User`s manual

Starting and Using the Alpha PCI 64–275

This chapter lists hardware, software, and accessories you must obtain to

completely set up 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 Alpha PCI 64–275.

3.1 Hardware Requirements

Before turning on the power to your Alpha PCI 64–275, you must provide

the following components (if required by your applicattion) in addition to

those supplied with your board. The components listed here round out the

complement of parts needed to run the Microsoft Windows NT operating

system on the Alpha PCI 64–275.

The required peripherals are available from Digital. See Appendix A for a list

of part numbers.

• 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.

To minimize the possibility of memory timing conﬂicts, Digital recommends

the use of the same memory type. For best results, use a single vendor’s

part number for all modules.

• An industry-standard PC power supply, rated at a minimum of 275 W, that

includes a 3.3-Vdc output.

• 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, if you plan to use

one or more SCSI devices.

• An IDE or SCSI CD–ROM drive.

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