Jmp Self

This document is a technical manual for the "JMP Self" diagnostic program, designed for use with PDP-5, 8, 8/S, 8I, 8L, 12, or Linc-8 computer systems. The program serves as a stress test for the core memory Read/Write gates.

Key functions and procedures include:

• Purpose: The diagnostic fills core memory with instructions and verifies that program interrupts occur at the correct memory locations. If an error is detected, the program triggers an error halt or an error message based on the operator's switch settings.
• Requirements: The program requires a standard compatible PDP computer, a teletype (or equivalent), and that all basic memory and instruction diagnostics have been successfully completed prior to use.
• Operation: The document outlines the specific steps for loading the program using a binary loader, selecting the memory bank to be tested via the console switches, and initiating the test.
• Error Handling: It provides instructions for configuring switch settings (SR00, SR01, SR02) to control how the program handles errors, including options to suppress halts, suppress typing, or loop on an error for scope analysis.
• Technical Appendices: The manual includes detailed procedures for manual loading using the RIM (Read-In Mode) loader and provides the complete assembly source code for the diagnostic to assist engineers with debugging and interpretation.