Specifications

1–8 Introduction to the AlphaPC 164 Motherboard
Subject to Change – 17 January 1997
Software Support
1.4.2 Alpha SRM Console Firmware
The Alpha SRM Console firmware is required to install and boot DIGITAL UNIX
on the AlphaPC 164. This Digital Semiconductor firmware comes factory installed
in the 21A04-B2 variation of the AlphaPC 164. When installed, this firmware
occupies the flash blocks reserved for the primary firmware. Binary images of the
Alpha SRM Console firmware are included on the EBSDK compact disk, along with
a license describing the terms for use and distribution.
1.4.3 Evaluation Board Software Developer’s Kit
The Evaluation Board Software Developer’s Kit and Firmware Update is designed to
provide an environment for developing software for Alpha motherboard products. It
is also specially suited for low-level software development and hardware debug for
other Alpha microprocessor-based designs.
The following list includes some of the components of the EBSDK:
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The Alpha Evaluation Board Debug Monitor firmware with source code.
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Power-up initialization SROM and SROM Mini-Debugger with source code.
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Sample PALcode sources modeled after DIGITAL UNIX with source code.
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Fail-safe booter with source code.
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Various additional tools with source code.
The following development platforms are supported by the EBSDK:
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DIGITAL UNIX with the C Developer’s Extensions.
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Windows NT (Alpha) with the Microsoft Visual C++ Development System for
DIGITAL Alpha.
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Windows NT (Intel) with the Microsoft Visual C++ Development System and
Tools provide limited support. This environment is currently useful for SROM
and PALcode development only.
1.4.4 Design Support
The full design database, including schematics and source files, is supplied. User
documentation is also included. The database allows designers with no previous
Alpha architecture experience to successfully develop a working Alpha system with
minimal assistance.