UM8272A The UM8272A is an 8-Bit ISA Floppy Disk Controller by UMC, featuring an integrated BIOS. It supports various floppy disk formats for vintage computer systems.
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UM8272A

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The UM8272A is an 8-Bit ISA Floppy Disk Controller by UMC, featuring an integrated BIOS. It supports various floppy disk formats for vintage computer systems.
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UM8272A Description

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The UM8272A is an 8-Bit ISA Floppy Disk Controller manufactured by UMC, designed for compatibility with IBM PC, XT, AT, and similar systems. This controller card features an integrated BIOS with a copyright string indicating 'HDFC card Ver 1.01 (c) HSIN-LIN COMPUTER CO. LTD., MAR-04-1986'.

 

With a length of 130 mm including the edge connector, it is suitable for compact systems like the IBM Portable 5155. The controller utilizes three jumpers for configuration and supports 360KB 5.25", 1.2MB 5.25", and 720KB 3.5" diskettes, allowing booting from these media. The BIOS maps itself into the memory range CA000 - CBFFF but does not display on-screen messages during initialization.

 

While the card is functional for common floppy disk types, it does not support 1.44MB 3.5" diskettes. Documentation for the specific jumper functions is scarce, making configuration potentially challenging for advanced setups. This controller is a valuable component for retrocomputing enthusiasts looking to expand or maintain vintage systems.

UM8272A Quick Information

Product Type: Floppy Disk Controller
Canonical Name: UM8272A 8-Bit ISA Floppy Disk Controller with BIOS
Subcategory: ISA Controller

UM8272A Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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UM8272A Features

  • 8-Bit ISA bus interface.
  • Integrated BIOS with copyright string.
  • Supports 360KB/1.2MB 5.25" diskettes.
  • Supports 720KB 3.5" diskettes.
  • Compact 130mm card length.

UM8272A Applications

  • Retrocomputing system upgrades.
  • Vintage IBM PC/XT/AT compatibility.
  • Floppy drive expansion for older PCs.
  • Data recovery from legacy media.

UM8272A FAQs

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What floppy disk formats does the UM8272A controller support?

The UM8272A controller supports 360KB 5.25", 1.2MB 5.25", and 720KB 3.5" diskettes.

What is the BIOS copyright information for the UM8272A?

The BIOS copyright string is 'HDFC card Ver 1.01 (c) HSIN-LIN COMPUTER CO. LTD., MAR-04-1986'.

What is the bus type of the UM8272A floppy disk controller?

The UM8272A features an 8-Bit ISA bus interface.

What is the physical length of the UM8272A controller card?

The card length, including the edge connector, is 130 mm.

Where does the BIOS of the UM8272A map in memory?

The BIOS maps itself into the memory range CA000 - CBFFF.

Does the UM8272A support 1.44MB 3.5" diskettes?

No, the UM8272A cannot address 1.44 MB 3-1/2" diskettes.

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