Instruction manual

Index to the AlphaBIOS Menu Functions
5-8 AlphaServer 1000/1000A Supplement
4. Cache
The Cache field shows the amount, in kilobytes, of static RAM cache memory
installed. Cache memory is used to speed system performance by acting as an
intermediary between the processor and the system’s main memory, which uses
slower dynamic RAM.
5. Memory
The Memory field shows the amount, in megabytes, of main memory installed.
6. AlphaBIOS Version
The AlphaBIOS Version field shows the version of AlphaBIOS currently running
on your system. The AlphaBIOS Version field has three parts: the major version
number, minor version number, and build date. The major version number signifies
the overall level of the BIOS; that is, it represents major functionality. The minor
version number signifies minor enhancements that have been made since the last
major revision. The build date is the date and time the BIOS was compiled.
Hard Disk Configuration Menu
Information about the hard disk configuration is presented when you select Hard
Disk Configuration and press Enter. An example is shown in Figure 5-4.
Figure 5-4 Hard Disk Configuration Menu
Display System Configuration
Hard Disk Configuration
Systemboard Configuration
PCI Configuration
Eisa Configuration
SCSI Configuration
Memory Configuration
Integrated Peripherals
Disk 0 NCRC810 #0, SCSI ID 3 510 MB
DEC RZ25L (C) DEC0007
Partition 1 200 MB NRFS
Partition 2 200 MB FAT
Unused 110 MB
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Disk 1 NCRC810 #0, SCSI ID 5 1001 MB
DEC RZ26 (C) DECT386
Partition 1 995 MB NTFS
Partition 2 6 MB FAT
PK-0739-96
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