AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard DIGITAL UNIX User’s Manual Order Number: EC–R8P7B–TE Revision/Update Information: This is a revised document. It supersedes the AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard DIGITAL UNIX User’s Manual, EC–R8P7A–TE.
October 1998 The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
Contents 1 About This Manual 1.1 2 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATX Hole Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATX I/O Shield Requirements . . . . .
.12 4.13 4.14 5 Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISA I/O Address Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 6-2 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands . . . .
9 Battery Recycle/Disposal Information A Support, Products, and Documentation A.1 A.2 A.2.1 A.2.2 A.2.3 A.2.4 A.3 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supporting Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermal Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figures 2–1 2–2 2–3 3–1 4–1 5–1 7–1 7–2 7–3 7–4 7–5 7–6 vi AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATX Hole Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ATX I/O Shield Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlphaPC 164SX Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multipurpose Connector Pinouts . . . . . . .
Tables 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 4–5 4–6 4–7 4–8 4–9 4–10 4–11 4–12 4–13 4–14 5–1 6–1 6–2 7–1 8–1 8–2 AlphaPC 164SX Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Supply DC Current Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 About This Manual This manual describes the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard, a board for computing systems based on the Alpha 21164PC microprocessor and the companion 21174 core logic chip. It describes the motherboard’s features and how to set its configuration switches. This manual helps users to install and populate the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard with memory boards and peripheral cards. 1.1 Manual Conventions and Terminology The following conventions are used in this manual.
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2 Features Table 2–1 provides an overview of the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard’s features. Table 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Features Feature Description Microprocessor Core logic chip Alpha 21164PC microprocessor (64-bit RISC) 21174 core logic chip, comprising a single control chip that provides an interface to system memory and the PCI bus 32MB to 512MB memory array -- Two banks of 128-bit memory; 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMMs.
Figure 2–1 shows the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard and its components, and Table 2–2 describes these components.
Table 2–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component List Item No. Description Item No.
Power Requirements 2.1 Power Requirements The AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a total power dissipation of 90 W, excluding any plug-in PCI and ISA devices. Table 2–3 lists the power requirement for each dc supply voltage. The power supply must be ATX-compliant. Table 2–3 Power Supply DC Current Requirements Voltage/Tolerance Current1 +3.3 V dc, ±5% 5.0 A +5 V dc, ±5% 12.0 A –5 V dc, ±5% 0.0 A +12 V dc, ±5% 1.0 A –12 V dc, ±5% 100.
Physical Parameters Table 2–4 AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard Environmental Requirements Parameter Specification Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –55°C to 125°C (–67°F to 257°F) Relative humidity 10% to 90% with maximum wet bulb temperature 28°C (82°F) and minimum dew point 2°C (36°F) Rate of (dry bulb) temperature change 11°C/hour ±2°C/hour (20°F/hour ±4°F/hour) 2.
Physical Parameters 2.3.1 ATX Hole Specification Figure 2–2 shows the ATX hole specification for the AlphaPC 164SX. Figure 2–2 ATX Hole Specification .800 TYP Between Connectors .650 .500 .400 4.900 1.612 1.300 .600 .625 8.950 PCI Connector (4 Places) 6.100 9.600 ISA Connector (2 Places) 11.100 12.000 FM-06122.
Physical Parameters 2.3.2 ATX I/O Shield Requirements Figure 2–3 shows the ATX I/O shield dimensions for the AlphaPC 164SX. 74.8 78.2 85.4 87.2 94.4 98.9 43.5 35.5 24.7 16.7 R 1.00 68.4 64.9 Figure 2–3 ATX I/O Shield Dimensions 21.36 16.05 5.00 TYP 9.25 3.58 2.45 4.35 11.15 15.47 17.95 22.95 23.96 29.10 33.10 90.17 95.40 81.18 70.39 72.19 55.05 64.04 44.26 46.06 37.91 28.92 18.13 19.93 0.99 9.98 11.78 8.00 16.15 14.35 25.14 42.28 40.48 34.13 51.27 64.91 60.26 14.96 R 1.00 7.
3 AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration The AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a switchpack located at SW1, as shown previously in Figure 2–1. These switches set the hardware configuration. Figure 3–1 shows these switch configurations. 3.1 Mini-Debugger (CF3) The Alpha SROM Mini-Debugger is stored in the flash ROM and is enabled/ disabled by switch CF3. The default position for this switch is on (see Figure 3–1).
Fail-Safe Booter (CF7) Figure 3–1 AlphaPC 164SX Configuration Switches 0 CF0 CF1 CF2 1 Note: Switch defaults are in bold. Reserved. This must remain CF0=1, CF1=0. Reserved. Mini-Debugger: CF3 CF4 CF5 CF6 CF7 3–2 0 enables Mini-Debugger 1 disables Mini-Debugger CF Bit: 400 MHz 533 MHz 4 1 1 5 1 0 6 1 1 Fail-Safe Booter: AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration Note: All other combinations are reserved.
4 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts This chapter lists the pinouts of the AlphaPC 164SX connectors (see Table 4–1 through Table 4–14). See Figure 2–1 for connector locations. 4.1 PCI Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–1 shows the PCI bus connector pinouts.
PCI Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–1 PCI Bus Connector Pinouts (Sheet 2 of 2) Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal B11 B15 B19 B23 B27 B31 B35 B39 B43 B47 B51 B55 B59 PRSNT2# Gnd Vdd AD[27] AD[23] +3V IRDY# LOCK# +3V AD[12] Not used AD[05] Vdd B12 B16 B20 B24 B28 B32 B36 B40 B44 B48 B52 B56 B60 Gnd CLK AD[31] AD[25] Gnd AD[17] +3V PERR# C/BE#[1] AD[10] AD[08] AD[03] ACK64# B13 B17 B21 B25 B29 B33 B37 B41 B45 B49 B53 B57 B61 Gnd Gnd AD[29] +3V AD[21] C/BE#[2] DEVSEL# +3V AD[14] Gnd AD[0
ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts 4.2 ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–2 shows the ISA expansion bus connector pinouts.
SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts 4.3 SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts Table 4–3 shows the SDRAM DIMM connector pinouts.
EIDE Drive Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–3 SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts (J7 through J10)1 Pin 125 129 133 137 141 145 149 153 157 161 165 Signal CK1 S3 +3V CB7 DQ50 NC DQ53 DQ56 +3V DQ63 SA0 Pin 126 130 134 138 142 146 150 154 158 162 166 Signal 2 BA1 DQMB6 NC Gnd DQ51 NC DQ54 DQ57 DQ60 Gnd SA1 (Sheet 2 of 2) Pin Signal Pin Signal 127 131 135 139 143 147 151 155 159 163 167 Gnd DQMB7 NC DQ48 +3V PD DQ55 DQ58 DQ61 CK3 SA2 128 132 136 140 144 148 152 156 160 164 168 CKE0 PD3 CB6 DQ49 DQ52 Gnd
Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts 4.5 Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–5 shows the diskette (floppy) drive bus connector pinouts.
COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts 4.7 COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts Table 4–7 shows the COM1/COM2 serial line connector pinouts. Table 4–7 COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts (J3) COM1 Pin (Top) COM1 Signal COM2 Pin (Bottom) COM2 Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD1 RxD1 TxD1 DTR1 SG1 DSR1 RTS1 CTS1 RI1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD2 RxD2 TxD2 DTR2 SG2 DSR2 RTS2 CTS2 RI2 4.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts Table 4–8 shows the keyboard/mouse connector pinouts.
SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts 4.9 SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts Table 4–9 shows the SROM test data input connector pinouts. Table 4–9 SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts (J21) Pin Signal Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 NC SROM_CLK_L Gnd NC TEST_SROM_D_L NC — Clock out — — SROM serial data in — 4.10 Input Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–10 shows the input power connector pinouts.
Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts 4.12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–12 shows the microprocessor fan power connector pinouts. Table 4–12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts (J14) Pin Signal Description 1 2 3 +12 V dc FAN_CONN_L Gnd — Fan connected — 4.13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–13 shows the soft power connector pinouts. Table 4–13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts (J1) Pin Signal Description 1 2 Input Gnd System power on/off — 4.
Multipurpose Connector Pinouts Table 4–14 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts (J20) Pin Signal Description 5 6 HD_PU HD_LED Hard drive power-up Pull-up to Vdd 7 — No connection 8 10, 12, 14, 16 POWER_LED_L Gnd Pull-up to Vdd — 9 15 11, 13 SPKR Vdd — Speaker output — No connection Figure 4–1 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts J20 HD_PU SPKR Vdd 4–10 1 2 HALT_BUTTON 3 4 RESET_BUTTON 5 6 HD_LED 7 8 POWER_LED_L 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts (Sheet 2 of 2
5 Memory and Microprocessor Configuration For higher system speed or greater throughput, SDRAM memory can be upgraded by replacing DIMMs with those of greater size. When configuring or upgrading SDRAM, observe the following rules: • Each DIMM must be a 168-bit unbuffered version and have a frequency of 100 MHz. • Each bank consists of two DIMMs and must be fully populated. • Both DIMMs in the same bank must be of equal size. 5.
Upgrading SDRAM Memory Table 5–1 AlphaPC 164SX SDRAM Memory Configurations Bank 01 Total Memory Bank 11 J7 J8 J9 J10 32MB 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 — — 64MB 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 — — 96MB 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 128MB 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 — — 160MB 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 2Mb × 72 192MB 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 4Mb × 72 256MB 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 8Mb × 72 16Mb × 72 16Mb × 72 —
Increasing Microprocessor Speed 3. Align the DIMM so that the notch in the DIMM matches the key in the socket. 4. Firmly push the DIMM straight into the connector. Ensure that the DIMM snaps into the plastic locking levers on both ends. 5. Restore power to the system. 5.3 Increasing Microprocessor Speed This section describes how to complete the following actions to increase microprocessor speed: • Replace the Alpha 21164PC microprocessor with an Alpha chip that has a higher speed rating.
Increasing Microprocessor Speed 5.3.3 Removing the 21164PC Microprocessor Remove the microprocessor currently in place at location U31 by performing the following steps: 1. Unplug the fan power/sensor cable from connector J14 (see Figure 2–1). 2. Remove the four 6–32 × 0.625-inch screws that secure the fan to the heat sink. 3. Remove the fan. 4. If the sink/chip/fan clip is used, remove it by unhooking its ends from around the ZIF socket retainers. 5.
Increasing Microprocessor Speed Figure 5–1 Fan/Heat-Sink Assembly Screw, 6–32 × 0.625 in Qty 4 Torque to 3 ±1 in-lb Fan Clip, Heat-Sink/Chip/Fan Nut, Hex, Aluminum Flats, Qty 2 Torque to15 ±2 in-lb Heat Sink, with Fan Mounting Holes Thermal Pad Airflow Alpha 21164PC a. Put the GRAFOIL thermal pad in place. The GRAFOIL pad is used to improve the thermal conductivity between the chip package and the heat sink by replacing micro air pockets with a less insulative material.
Increasing Microprocessor Speed b. Attach the microprocessor heat sink. The heat-sink material is clear anodized, hot-water-sealed, 6061-T6 aluminum. The nut material is 2011-T3 aluminum (this grade is critical). Perform the following steps to attach the heat sink: 1. Observe antistatic precautions. 2. Align the heat-sink holes with the threaded studs on the ceramic package. 3. Handle the heat sink by the edges and lower it onto the chip package, taking care not to damage the stud threads. 4.
6 Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses This section lists the system and I/O interrupt assignments. It also lists the physical AlphaPC 164SX I/O space assignments. 6.1 Interrupts Table 6–1 lists each AlphaPC 164SX ISA interrupt and its source.
ISA I/O Address Map Table 6–1 ISA Interrupts Interrupt Number Interrupt Source IRQ13 Available IRQ14 EIDE IRQ15 EIDE 1 The # symbol indicates an active low signal. 6.2 ISA I/O Address Map Table 6–2 lists the AlphaPC 164SX ISA I/O space address mapping.
7 Alpha SRM Console Firmware The Alpha SRM Console firmware initializes the system and enables you to install and boot the DIGITAL UNIX operating system. This firmware resides in the flash ROM on the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard. 7.1 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions The following conventions are used in this section: Convention Description >>> Alpha SRM Console prompt. Backslash (\) at the end of a line Continuation symbol to continue long commands on the next line. _> Continuation line prompt.
Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions The following table lists Alpha SRM Console special keys and their functions. These special keys, also referred to as shortcut keys, provide command recall, line editing, and basic input/output control flow. 7–2 Shortcut Key Function Enter Terminate the command line input. Backspace or Delete Delete one character to the left of the cursor. Ctrl/A Toggles insert/overstrike mode. (Overstrike is the default.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions 7.2 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions This section describes the following basic Alpha SRM Console commands that are necessary to boot the DIGITAL UNIX operating system: • arc • boot • deposit • examine • fwupdate • set • show The Alpha SRM Console offers additional commands. For a complete list of Alpha SRM Console commands, enter help at the Alpha SRM Console prompt (>>>).
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions arc Loads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions boot Initializes the processor, loads a program image from the specified boot device, and transfers control to the loaded image. Syntax boot [-file ] [-flags [,]] [-protocols ] [-halt] [] Arguments A device path or list of devices from which the firmware will attempt to boot. Use the set bootdef_dev command to set an environment variable that specifies a default boot device.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Description The boot command initializes the processor, loads a program image from the specified boot device, and transfers control to that image. If you do not specify a boot device in the command line, the default boot device is used. The default boot device is determined by the value of the bootdef_dev environment variable. If you specify a list of devices, a bootstrap is attempted from each device in the order in which the device is listed.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples boot Command Example Description >>>boot Boots the system from the default boot device. >>>boot ewa0 Boots the system from Ethernet port ewa0. >>>boot -file dec2.sys ewa0 Boots the file named dec2.sys from Ethernet port ewa0. >>>boot -protocol bootp ewa0 Boots the system using the TCP/IP BOOTP protocol from Ethernet port ewa0. >>>boot -flags 0,1 Boots the system from the default boot device using flag setting 0,1.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions deposit Writes data to the specified address. Syntax deposit [-{b,w,l,q,o,h}] [{physical, virtual, gpr, fpr, ipr}] [-n ] [-s ] [:] Arguments : The optional device name (or address space) selects the device to access. The following platform-independent devices are supported: • pmem Physical memory. • vmem Virtual memory. All access and protection checking occur.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Symbolic Address Description - The location immediately preceding the last location referenced by examine or deposit. * The location last referenced by examine or deposit. @ The location addressed by the last location referenced by examine or deposit. The data to be deposited. Options deposit Command Option Description -b Specifies data type is byte. -w Specifies data type is word. -l Specifies data type is longword.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Description The deposit command writes data to the specified address, such as a memory location, register, device, or file. The defaults for address space, data size, and address are the last specified values. After initialization, the default for address space is physical memory; for data size, the default is a quadword; and for address, the default is zero. An address or device can be specified by concatenating the device name with the address.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions examine Displays the contents of the specified address. Syntax examine [-{b,w,l,q,o,h,d}] [-{physical, virtual, gpr, fpr, ipr}] [-n ] [-s ] [:] Arguments : The optional device name (or address space) selects the device to access. The address specifies the first location to examine within the current device. The address can be any legal address specified.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions examine Command Option Description -ipr References internal processor register address space. -n Specifies the number of consecutive locations to examine. -s Specifies the address increment as a hexadecimal value. This option allows you to override the increment that is normally derived from the data size. Description The examine command displays the contents of the specified address, such as a memory location, register, device, or file.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples examine Command Example Display >>>e r0 gpr: 0 (R0) 0000000000000002 Examines the contents of R0, using a symbolic address. >>>e -g 0 gpr: 0 (R0) 0000000000000002 Examines the contents of R0, using address space. >>>e grp:0 gpr: 0 (R0) 0000000000000002 Examines the contents of R0, using a device name.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions fwupdate Loads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette. Syntax fwupdate Arguments None Options None Description The fwupdate command script is used to load and run the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette. The file fwupdate.exe is extracted from a diskette with a FAT file structure. This executable is then loaded to physical address 900000 and is executed in PALmode.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions set Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable. Syntax set [-default] [-integer] [-string] Arguments The environment variable to be assigned a new value. The value that is assigned to the environment variable. It can be either a numeric value or an ASCII string. Options set Command Option Description -default Restores an environment variable to its default value.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples 7–16 set Command Example Description >>>set bootdef_dev ewa0 Modifies the default boot device to ewa0. >>>set auto_action boot Attempts to boot the operating system following an error, halt, or power-up. >>>set boot_osflags 0,1 Modifies the default boot flags to 0,1. >>>set foobar 5 Creates an environment variable called foobar and gives it a value of 5.
Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions show Displays the current value of the specified environment variable or information about the system. Syntax show [{config, device [device_name], iobq, hwrpb, map, memory, pal, version, ...}] Arguments show Command Argument Description config Displays the current memory configuration, PCI logical slots, and ISA logical slots. device [device name] Displays the devices and controllers in the system.
Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands Examples show Command Example Description >>>show device dka0.0.0.6.0 dka400.4.0.6.0 dva0.0.0.0.1 ewa0.0.0.12.0 pka0.7.0.6.0 Lists device information, such as system designation, drive model, or Ethernet address. DKA0 RZ26L 441A DKA400 RRD43 3213 DVA0 EWA0 08-00-2B-E2-1C-25 PKA0 SCSI Bus ID 7 >>>show memory 48 Meg of System Memory Lists system random-access memory (RAM) size. >>>show * (refer to Section 7.
Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands 7.3.1.1 Architecture-Required Environment Variables The following table shows common Alpha SRM Console architecture-required environment variables and their descriptions. For a complete list, enter show * at the Alpha SRM Console prompt. Architecture-Required Environment Variable Description auto_action When used with the set or show command, this variable modifies or displays the console action that follows an error, halt, or power-up.
Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands 7.3.1.2 System-Defined Environment Variables The following table shows common Alpha SRM Console system-defined environment variables and their descriptions. For a complete list, enter show * at the Alpha SRM Console prompt. System-Defined Environment Variable 7–20 Description console When used with the set command, this variable modifies the console output to either the serial port or the graphics controller.
Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands System-Defined Environment Variable language n Description The language environment variable assigns language n to the system (where n is the option number of a language listed in the menu that follows). Use the following procedure to select the language: 1.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Use the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility to update the firmware in a flash ROM. 7.4.1 AlphaBIOS Conventions AlphaBIOS uses universally accepted keys and key combinations for navigating the interface and selecting items. If you are familiar with MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows keyboard conventions, navigating AlphaBIOS is simple.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOS To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure: 1. Insert the AlphaBIOS diskette into diskette drive A. 2. At the Alpha SRM Console prompt, enter the following command: >>>fwupdate Note: Because the firmware update utility reinitializes some system components, it may appear as if your system is restarting.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4.3 Installing Alpha SRM Console Using AlphaBIOS Setup Program Figure 7–2 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Setup screen. Select the AlphaBIOS Upgrade... option by using the arrow or Tab keys. Figure 7–2 AlphaBIOS Setup Screen Press Enter to begin installing the SRM Console firmware image.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–3 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade Options screen. If more than one image is found, the new image's name is displayed. If the name of the new image is not SRM Console, use the down arrow key to cycle through the available field values until SRM Console is displayed. Figure 7–3 AlphaBIOS Upgrade Options Screen Press Enter to continue the installation.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–4 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS screen that warns you that you have selected to switch the operating system. Figure 7–4 AlphaBIOS Warning Screen Press Enter to continue the installation.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM A screen similar to Figure 7–5 is displayed. The version numbers shown on your screen may be different than those shown in Figure 7–5. Figure 7–5 AlphaBIOS Upgrade SRM Console Screen Press F10 to continue the installation.
Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–6 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade Complete screen. Figure 7–6 AlphaBIOS Upgrade Complete Screen To load the SRM Console, power-cycle the system.
Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System 7.5 Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0D is the minimum revision required for the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard system. Note: This section supplements the DIGITAL UNIX Installation Guide for installing the DIGITAL UNIX operating system on an AlphaPC 164SX motherboard system.
8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about troubleshooting hardware and software during AlphaPC 164SX startup. 8.1 Hardware Startup Use the following troubleshooting steps if video is not working on your system. If you still have no video after reviewing these steps, please call your system vendor. Troubleshooting Steps: No Video 1. Check the connection to the ac outlet. 2. Check the voltage setting on the power supply (115 V ac in the U.S.). 3.
Beep Codes 8.2 Beep Codes The beep codes provide error information about the AlphaPC 164SX system. Table 8–1 lists and describes the beep codes. Table 8–1 Beep Codes Beep Code 1–2–3 Description 1 This sequence represents the fail-safe booter startup. 4 No valid header found in ROM; loading entire ROM. 5 No memory found. 6 Checksum error detected when image was read back from memory. 1 One beep and a pause, followed by two beeps and a pause, followed by three beeps. 8.
Post Codes Table 8–2 Post Codes Source (Sheet 2 of 3) Post Code (hex) Description 3A 3F Jump to Mini-Debugger Fatal error.
Fail-Safe Booter Table 8–2 Post Codes Source (Sheet 3 of 3) Post Code (hex) Description BF 1 2 3 4 Fail-safe booter is scanning the diskette Fail-safe booter is loading the AlphaBIOS Fail-safe booter is loading the Debug Monitor Fail-safe booter is loading the SRM console Fail-safe booter is loading the Linux mini-loader 8.4 Fail-Safe Booter The fail-safe booter provides an emergency recovery mechanism when the primary firmware image contained in flash memory has been corrupted.
9 Battery Recycle/Disposal Information NOTICE Recycle or dispose of batteries promptly in accordance with your organization’s environmental policies. If this is a LITHIUM battery, the following additional precautions may apply: • Replace batteries correctly to prevent possible explosion. • Replace batteries with the same or equivalent type.
A Support, Products, and Documentation A.1 Customer Support The Alpha OEM website provides the following information for customer support. URL Description http://www.digital.
Supporting Products A.2 Supporting Products This section lists sources for components and accessories that are not included with the AlphaPC 164SX. A.2.1 Memory Dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) are available from a variety of vendors. For a list of the qualified vendors, visit the Alpha OEM World Wide Web Internet site at http://www.digital.com/alphaoem Click on Technical Information. Then click on Alpha OEM Hardware Compatibility List. A.2.
Associated Documentation Antec, Inc. 2859 Bayview Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: 510-770-1200, ext. 313 PN PP-253V (250 W) A.2.4 Enclosure An enclosure, suitable for housing the AlphaPC 164SX and its power supply, is available from: Delta Axxion Technology 1550 Northwestern El Paso, TX 79912 Phone: 915-877-5288 PN DL17 A.3 Associated Documentation You can order the following associated documentation directly from the vendor.
Associated Documentation A–4 Title Vendor PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1 PCI Multimedia Design Guide, Revision 1.0 PCI System Design Guide PCI-to-PCI Bridge Architecture Specification, Revision 1.0 PCI BIOS Specification, Revision 2.1 PCI Special Interest Group U.S.
