User`s manual

Starting and Using the AlphaPC64

This chapter lists hardware, software, and accessories that users must obtain

to completely furnish a functioning computer system. The chapter then

describes how to conﬁgure the hardware and software. Finally, the chapter

describes how to start and use the AlphaPC64.

3.1 Hardware Requirements

Before turning on the power to your AlphaPC64, you must provide the

following components in addition to those supplied with your board. The

components listed here round out the complement of parts needed to run the

Windows NT operating system on the AlphaPC64 motherboard.

• An Alpha 21064A microprocessor (200-MHz, 233-MHz, or 275-MHz speed).

• If a 200-MHz or 233-MHz microprocessor is used, the oscillator and PLL

must be changed. Refer to Appendix A for part numbers and sources. The

board ships with parts to complement a 275-MHz microprocessor.

• Four or eight, 72-pin, 36-bit, 5-V, DRAM SIMM memory modules

(connectors J4 through J11). SIMMs must be installed in groups of

four consisting of identical devices. Digital recommends that all SIMMs be

purchased from the same vendor.

• Two Alpha L2 cache SRAM SIMMs (connectors J12 and J13). Part

numbers for 512KB or 2MB cache sizes are listed in Appendix A.

• An industry-standard PC power supply that includes a 3.3-V dc output,

rated at a minimum of 275 W (refer to Appendix A).

• A PS/2 compatible 101-key keyboard.

• A PS/2 compatible mouse.

• A supported PCI or ISA bus graphics card, cables, and a compatible

monitor.

• A supported PCI bus SCSI controller card and cables.

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