Specifications

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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of DIGITAL Semiconductor’s AlphaPC 164SX
motherboard, including its components, features, and uses. The motherboard is a
module for computing systems based on the DIGITAL Semiconductor 21174 core
logic chip.
The AlphaPC 164SX provides a single-board hardware and software development
platform for the design, integration, and analysis of supporting logic and subsystems.
The board also provides a platform for PCI I/O device hardware and software devel-
opment.
1.1 System Components and Features
The AlphaPC 164SX is implemented in industry-standard parts and uses a DIGITAL
Semiconductor Alpha 21164PC microprocessor running at 400 or 533 MHz.
Figure 1–1 shows the board’s functional components.