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17 January 1997 – Subject to Change
Introduction to the AlphaPC 164 Motherboard 1–1
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Introduction to the AlphaPC 164
Motherboard
This chapter provides an overview of the AlphaPC 164 motherboard, its
components, features, and uses.
The Digital Semiconductor AlphaPC 164 Motherboard (AlphaPC 164) is a module
for computing systems based on the Digital Semiconductor 21172 core logic chipset.
The AlphaPC 164 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
development.
Appendix F provides ordering information and a list of related documentation.
1.1 System Components and Features
The AlphaPC 164 is implemented in industry-standard parts and uses a Digital
Semiconductor 21164 Alpha microprocessor running at 366 MHz (supports 400,
433, 466, and 500 MHz). The functional components are shown in Figure 1–1 and
introduced in the following subsections.