Now let us discuss the maximum mode pins. It is necessary to use the maximum mode if the
processor is to be used in multiprocessor confi gurations. e most important issues in a multipro-
cessor environment are inter-processor communication and bus contention. In this mode, 8086
has special pins for resolving these issues. To use the maximum mode, pin No. 33 MN / MX must
be connected to ground. en, pin nos. 24 to 31 have diff erent designations from what we saw in
the minimum mode. See Fig 6.21. In this mode, some of the most important control functions are
not obtained from the processor, but ...
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