Compaq 164SX - Manuals - manualsarea.com

Page 3 - Contents

iii Contents 1 About This Manual 1.1 Manual Conventions and Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 2 Features 2.1 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2.2 Environmental Requiremen...

Page 4 - Memory and Microprocessor Configuration

iv 4.12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 4.13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 4.14 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 5 - Battery Recycle/Disposal Information

v 9 Battery Recycle/Disposal Information A Support, Products, and Documentation A.1 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 A.2 Supporting Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - Figures

vi Figures 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2–2 ATX Hole Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 2–3 ATX I/O Shield Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 7 - Tables

vii Tables 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 2–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2–3 Power Supply DC Current Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 9 - About This Manual; Manual Conventions and Terminology; The following conventions are used in this manual.; Note: Notes provide additional information about a topic.; and 19A are hexadecimal numbers.

About This Manual 1–1 1 About This Manual This manual describes the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard, a board for computing systems based on the Alpha 21164PC microprocessor and the companion 21174 core logic chip. It describes the motherboard’s features and how to set its configuration switches. This manu...

Page 10 - Manual Conventions and Terminology; Terms: The following terms are used in this manual:; Alpha SRM console

1–2 About This Manual Manual Conventions and Terminology Terms: The following terms are used in this manual: This term... Refers to... Alpha SRM console The Alpha SRM Console firmware DIGITAL UNIX installation guide The DIGITAL UNIX Installation Guide DIGITAL UNIX The DIGITAL UNIX operating system

Page 11 - Features; Feature

Features 2–1 2 Features Table 2–1 provides an overview of the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard’s features. Table 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Features Feature Description Microprocessor Alpha 21164PC microprocessor (64-bit RISC) Core logic chip 21174 core logic chip, comprising a single control chip that pro-vides an...

Page 12 - Figure 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component Location

2–2 Features Figure 2–1 shows the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard and its components, and Table 2–2 describes these components. Figure 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component Location XU59 Q8 J1 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J13 21164PC U31 J14 J16 J15 J17 J18 J19 J20 J21 SW1 J22 J23 Q5 Q4 Q7 XB1 X...

Page 13 - Table 2–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component List; Description

Features 2–3 Table 2–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component List Item No. Description Item No. Description XB1 RTC battery (CR2032) J20 LEDs/speaker/buttons connectors J1 Soft power connector J21 SROM test port connector J2 Input power (+3 V, +5 V, -5 V, +12 V, -12 V) J22 ISA slot 1 J3 COM1/COM2...

Page 14 - Power Requirements; Table 2–3 Power Supply DC Current Requirements; Current

2–4 Features Power Requirements 2.1 Power Requirements The AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a total power dissipation of 90 W, excluding any plug-in PCI and ISA devices. Table 2–3 lists the power requirement for each dc supply voltage. The power supply must be ATX-compliant. Caution: Fan sensor require...

Page 15 - Physical Parameters; Table 2–4 AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard Environmental Requirements; Parameter

Features 2–5 Physical Parameters 2.3 Physical Parameters The AlphaPC 164SX motherboard is an ATX-size printed-wiring board (PWB) with the following dimensions: • Length: 30.48 cm (12.0 in ±0.0005 in) • Width: 24.38 cm (9.6 in ±0.0005 in) • Height: 6.00 cm (2.4 in) Table 2–4 AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard...

Page 16 - Figure 2–2 shows the ATX hole specification for the AlphaPC 164SX.; Figure 2–2 ATX Hole Specification

2–6 Features Physical Parameters 2.3.1 ATX Hole Specification Figure 2–2 shows the ATX hole specification for the AlphaPC 164SX. Figure 2–2 ATX Hole Specification .800 TYP BetweenConnectors .650 .500 .400 4.900 1.612 .600 .625 9.600 8.950 6.100 ISA Connector(2 Places) PCI Connector(4 Places) 1.300 1...

Page 17 - Figure 2–3 shows the ATX I/O shield dimensions for the AlphaPC 164SX.; Figure 2–3 ATX I/O Shield Dimensions

Features 2–7 Physical Parameters 2.3.2 ATX I/O Shield Requirements Figure 2–3 shows the ATX I/O shield dimensions for the AlphaPC 164SX. Figure 2–3 ATX I/O Shield Dimensions 11.15 15.47 4.35 17.9522.95 23.96 29.1033.10 9.25 3.582.45 5.00 TYP R 1.00 21.36 16.05 68.4 64.9 24.7 16.7 35.5 43.5 74.8 78.2...

Page 19 - AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration; Refer to Section 8.4 for more information.

AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration 3–1 3 AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration The AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a switchpack located at SW1, as shown previously in Figure 2–1. These switches set the hardware configuration. Figure 3–1 shows these switch configurations. 3.1 Mini-Debugger (CF3) The Alpha...

Page 20 - Figure 3–1 AlphaPC 164SX Configuration Switches; disables Mini-Debugger

3–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration Fail-Safe Booter (CF7) Figure 3–1 AlphaPC 164SX Configuration Switches CF Bit: 400 MHz 533 MHz 4 1 1 5 1 0 6 1 1 CF0 CF1 CF2 CF3 CF4 CF5 CF6 CF7 0 1 Reserved. Fail-Safe Booter: 0: Fail Safe 1: Alpha SRM Console Note:All other combinationsare reserved. Note: Swi...

Page 21 - AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts; PCI Bus Connector Pinouts; Table 4–1 shows the PCI bus connector pinouts.; Table 4–1 PCI Bus Connector Pinouts; Not used

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–1 4 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts This chapter lists the pinouts of the AlphaPC 164SX connectors (see Table 4–1 through Table 4–14). See Figure 2–1 for connector locations. 4.1 PCI Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–1 shows the PCI bus connector pinouts. Table 4–1 PCI ...

Page 22 - PCI Bus Connector Pinouts

4–2 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts PCI Bus Connector Pinouts B11 PRSNT2# B12 Gnd B13 Gnd B14 — B15 Gnd B16 CLK B17 Gnd B18 REQ# B19 Vdd B20 AD[31] B21 AD[29] B22 Gnd B23 AD[27] B24 AD[25] B25 +3V B26 C/BE#[3] B27 AD[23] B28 Gnd B29 AD[21] B30 AD[19] B31 +3V B32 AD[17] B33 C/BE#[2] B34 Gnd B35 IRDY#...

Page 23 - ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts; Table 4–2 shows the ISA expansion bus connector pinouts.

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–3 ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts 4.2 ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–2 shows the ISA expansion bus connector pinouts. Table 4–2 ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts (J22, J23) Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Gnd 2 IOCHCK# 3 RSTDRV 4 SD7...

Page 24 - SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts; Table 4–3 shows the SDRAM DIMM connector pinouts.; Table 4–3 SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts (J7 through J10)

4–4 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts 4.3 SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts Table 4–3 shows the SDRAM DIMM connector pinouts. Table 4–3 SDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts (J7 through J10) 1 (Sheet 1 of 2) Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Gnd 2 DQ0 3 DQ1 4 DQ2 5 DQ3 6 +3V...

Page 25 - EIDE Drive Bus Connector Pinouts; Table 4–4 shows the EIDE drive bus connector pinouts.

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–5 EIDE Drive Bus Connector Pinouts 4.4 EIDE Drive Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–4 shows the EIDE drive bus connector pinouts. 1 Pins 1 through 84 are on the front side and pins 85 through 168 are on the back side. 2 The AlphaPC 164SX uses BA1 as both BA1 and ADDR12....

Page 26 - Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts; Table 4–5 shows the diskette (floppy) drive bus connector pinouts.; Parallel Bus Connector Pinouts; Table 4–6 shows the parallel bus connector pinouts.; NC; Table 4–6 Parallel Bus Connector Pinouts (J13)

4–6 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts 4.5 Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–5 shows the diskette (floppy) drive bus connector pinouts. 4.6 Parallel Bus Connector Pinouts Table 4–6 shows the parallel bus connector pinouts. Table 4–5 Disk...

Page 27 - COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts; Table 4–7 shows the COM1/COM2 serial line connector pinouts.; COM1 Signal

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–7 COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts 4.7 COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts Table 4–7 shows the COM1/COM2 serial line connector pinouts. 4.8 Keyboard/Mouse Connector Pinouts Table 4–8 shows the keyboard/mouse connector pinouts. Table 4–7 COM1/COM2 Serial L...

Page 28 - SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts; Table 4–9 shows the SROM test data input connector pinouts.; Input Power Connector Pinouts; Table 4–10 shows the input power connector pinouts.; Enclosure Fan Power Connector Pinouts; Table 4–11 shows the enclosure fan power connector pinouts.; Table 4–9 SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts (J21); Table 4–10 Input Power Connector Pinouts (J2)

4–8 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts 4.9 SROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts Table 4–9 shows the SROM test data input connector pinouts. 4.10 Input Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–10 shows the input power connector pinouts. 4.11 Enclosure Fan Power Connector ...

Page 29 - Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts; Table 4–12 shows the microprocessor fan power connector pinouts.; Soft Power Connector Pinouts; Table 4–13 shows the soft power connector pinouts.; Table 4–13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts (J1); Multipurpose Connector Pinouts; System speaker; Table 4–12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts (J14); Fan connected; Gnd; Gnd; Reset system

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–9 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts 4.12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–12 shows the microprocessor fan power connector pinouts. 4.13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts Table 4–13 shows the soft power connector pinouts. Table 4–13 Soft Power C...

Page 30 - Multipurpose Connector Pinouts; Figure 4–1 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts; Speaker output; Vdd; No connection; Table 4–14 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts (J20); Pin

4–10 AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts Multipurpose Connector Pinouts Figure 4–1 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts 5 HD_PU Hard drive power-up 6 HD_LED Pull-up to Vdd 7 — No connection 8 POWER_LED_L Pull-up to Vdd 10, 12, 14, 16 Gnd — 9 SPKR Speaker output 15 Vdd — 11, 13 — No connection Table 4–14 Multi...

Page 31 - When configuring or upgrading SDRAM, observe the following rules:; Configuring SDRAM Memory; Refer to Figure 2–1 for DIMM connector locations.

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–1 5 Memory and Microprocessor Configuration For higher system speed or greater throughput, SDRAM memory can be upgraded by replacing DIMMs with those of greater size. When configuring or upgrading SDRAM, observe the following rules: • Each DIMM must be a 168...

Page 32 - Upgrading SDRAM Memory; Use the following general guidelines:; Table 5–1 AlphaPC 164SX SDRAM Memory Configurations; Total Memory

5–2 Memory and Microprocessor Configuration Upgrading SDRAM Memory 5.2 Upgrading SDRAM Memory You can upgrade memory in the AlphaPC 164SX by adding more DIMMs or replacing the ones you have with a greater size. Refer to Figure 2–1 for DIMM connector locations. Use the following general guidelines: 1...

Page 33 - Restore power to the system.; Increasing Microprocessor Speed; Reconfigure the clock divisor switches.

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–3 Increasing Microprocessor Speed 3. Align the DIMM so that the notch in the DIMM matches the key in the socket. 4. Firmly push the DIMM straight into the connector. Ensure that the DIMM snaps into the plastic locking levers on both ends. 5. Restore power to...

Page 35 - Wearing clean gloves, pick up the GRAFOIL pad. Do not perform this

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–5 Increasing Microprocessor Speed Figure 5–1 Fan/Heat-Sink Assembly a. Put the GRAFOIL thermal pad in place. The GRAFOIL pad is used to improve the thermal conductivity between the chip package and the heat sink by replacing micro air pockets with a less ins...

Page 36 - taking care not to damage the stud threads.

5–6 Memory and Microprocessor Configuration Increasing Microprocessor Speed b. Attach the microprocessor heat sink. The heat-sink material is clear anodized, hot-water-sealed, 6061-T6 aluminum. The nut material is 2011-T3 aluminum (this grade is critical). Perform the following steps to attach the h...

Page 37 - Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses; Table 6–1 lists each AlphaPC 164SX ISA interrupt and its source.; Table 6–1 ISA Interrupts; Interrupt Number

Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses 6–1 6 Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses This section lists the system and I/O interrupt assignments. It also lists the physical AlphaPC 164SX I/O space assignments. 6.1 Interrupts Table 6–1 lists each AlphaPC 164SX ISA interrupt and its source. Table 6–1 ISA Interrupt...

Page 38 - Table 6–2 lists the AlphaPC 164SX ISA I/O space address mapping.; Table 6–2 ISA I/O Address Map; Usage

6–2 Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses ISA I/O Address Map 6.2 ISA I/O Address Map Table 6–2 lists the AlphaPC 164SX ISA I/O space address mapping. 1 The # symbol indicates an active low signal. IRQ13 Available IRQ14 EIDE IRQ15 EIDE Table 6–2 ISA I/O Address Map Range (hex) Usage 000-00F 8237 DMA #1 0...

Page 39 - Alpha SRM Console Firmware; Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions; The following conventions are used in this section:; Convention

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–1 7 Alpha SRM Console Firmware The Alpha SRM Console firmware initializes the system and enables you to install and boot the DIGITAL UNIX operating system. This firmware resides in the flash ROM on the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard. 7.1 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions...

Page 40 - Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions; Shortcut Key

7–2 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Alpha SRM Console Firmware Conventions The following table lists Alpha SRM Console special keys and their functions. These special keys, also referred to as shortcut keys, provide command recall, line editing, and basic input/output control flow. Shortcut Key Function ...

Page 41 - Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions; help

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–3 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions 7.2 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions This section describes the following basic Alpha SRM Console commands that are necessary to boot the DIGITAL UNIX operating system: • arc • boot • deposit • examine • fwupdate...

Page 42 - Syntax; arc; Arguments; None; None; None; Examples; or

7–4 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions arc Loads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette. Syntax arc nt Arguments None Options None Description None Examples Either of the following commands load and run the AlphaBIOS firmware update utilit...

Page 43 - boot; command to set an; boot Command Option; mop

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–5 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions boot Initializes the processor, loads a program image from the specified boot device, and transfers control to the loaded image. Syntax boot [-file <filename>] [-flags <longword>[,<longword>]] [-protocols &...

Page 45 - boot Command Example; continue

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–7 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples boot Command Example Description >>>boot Boots the system from the default boot device. >>>boot ewa0 Boots the system from Ethernet port ewa0. >>>boot -file dec2.sys ewa0 Boots the file na...

Page 46 - Writes data to the specified address.; Valid symbolic addresses are shown in the following table.; examine; deposit

7–8 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions deposit Writes data to the specified address. Syntax deposit [-{b,w,l,q,o,h}] [{physical, virtual, gpr, fpr, ipr}] [-n <count>] [-s <step>] [<device>:]<address> <data> Arguments <device>: ...

Page 47 - The data to be deposited.; deposit Command Option

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–9 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions <data> The data to be deposited. Options - The location immediately preceding the last location referenced by examine or deposit. * The location last referenced by examine or deposit . @ The location addressed by the l...

Page 48 - The; command writes data to the specified address, such as; deposit Command Example

7–10 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Description The deposit command writes data to the specified address, such as a memory location, register, device, or file. The defaults for address space, data size, and address are the last specified values. After initial...

Page 49 - Displays the contents of the specified address.; examine Command Option

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–11 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions examine Displays the contents of the specified address. Syntax examine [-{b,w,l,q,o,h,d}] [-{physical, virtual, gpr, fpr, ipr}] [-n <count>] [-s <step>] [<device>:]<address> Arguments <device>:...

Page 50 - References internal processor register address space.

7–12 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Description The examine command displays the contents of the specified address, such as a memory location, register, device, or file. The defaults for address space, data size, and address are the last specified values. Aft...

Page 51 - Display

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–13 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples examine Command Example Display Description >>>e r0 gpr: 0 (R0) 0000000000000002 Examines the contents of R0, using a symbolic address. >>>e -g 0 gpr: 0 (R0) 0000000000000002 Examines the contents...

Page 52 - fwupdate

7–14 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions fwupdate Loads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette. Syntax fwupdate Arguments None Options None Description The fwupdate command script is used to load and run the AlphaBIOS firmware update utilit...

Page 53 - Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable.; The environment variable to be assigned a new value.; set; command is used to set or modify the value of an; set Command Option

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–15 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions set Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable. Syntax set <envar> <value> [-default] [-integer] [-string] Arguments <envar> The environment variable to be assigned a new value. <value> Th...

Page 54 - set Command Example

7–16 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions Examples set Command Example Description >>>set bootdef_dev ewa0 Modifies the default boot device to ewa0. >>>set auto_action boot Attempts to boot the operating system following an error, halt, or power-u...

Page 55 - show; command displays information about the system and the; show Command Argument

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–17 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions show Displays the current value of the specified environment variable or information about the system. Syntax show [{config, device [device_name], iobq, hwrpb, map, memory, pal, version, <envar>...}] Arguments Options...

Page 56 - Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands; Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console; show Command Example

7–18 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands Examples 7.3 Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands This section describes environment variables that are used to define the system operational state and to pass information between the firmware and th...

Page 57 - at; the Alpha SRM Console prompt.

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–19 Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands 7.3.1.1 Architecture-Required Environment Variables The following table shows common Alpha SRM Console architecture-required environment variables and their descriptions. For a complete list, enter show * at the Alp...

Page 59 - language n

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–21 Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands language n The language environment variable assigns language n to the system (where n is the option number of a language listed in the menu that follows). Use the following procedure to select the language: 1. At t...

Page 60 - Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update; Two levels of keyboard help are available:; Table 7–1 AlphaBIOS Keys; Key or Key Combination

7–22 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Use the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility to update the firmware in a flash ROM. 7.4.1 AlphaBIOS Conventions AlphaBIOS uses univ...

Page 61 - To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure:; Figure 7–1 AlphaBIOS Boot Screen; Press F2 to start the AlphaBIOS setup program.; d i g i t a l; AlphaBIOS Version 5.60; Please select the operating system to start:

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–23 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOS To start the AlphaBIOS, follow this procedure: 1. Insert the AlphaBIOS diskette into diskette drive A. 2. At the Alpha SRM Console prompt, enter the following command: >...

Page 62 - Installing Alpha SRM Console Using AlphaBIOS Setup Program; option by using the arrow or Tab keys.; Figure 7–2 AlphaBIOS Setup Screen; Press Enter to begin installing the SRM Console firmware image.

7–24 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM 7.4.3 Installing Alpha SRM Console Using AlphaBIOS Setup Program Figure 7–2 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Setup screen. Select the AlphaBIOS Upgrade... option by using the arrow or Tab keys. Figur...

Page 63 - Figure 7–3 AlphaBIOS Upgrade Options Screen; Press Enter to continue the installation.

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–25 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–3 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade Options screen. If more than one image is found, the new image's name is displayed. If the name of the new image is not SRM Console, use the down a...

Page 64 - Figure 7–4 AlphaBIOS Warning Screen

7–26 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–4 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS screen that warns you that you have selected to switch the operating system. Figure 7–4 AlphaBIOS Warning Screen Press Enter to continue the installation.

Page 65 - Figure 7–5 AlphaBIOS Upgrade SRM Console Screen; Press F10 to continue the installation.

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–27 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM A screen similar to Figure 7–5 is displayed. The version numbers shown on your screen may be different than those shown in Figure 7–5. Figure 7–5 AlphaBIOS Upgrade SRM Console Screen Press F10 to cont...

Page 66 - Figure 7–6 AlphaBIOS Upgrade Complete Screen

7–28 Alpha SRM Console Firmware Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM Figure 7–6 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade Complete screen. Figure 7–6 AlphaBIOS Upgrade Complete Screen To load the SRM Console, power-cycle the system.

Page 67 - Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–29 Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System 7.5 Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System Note: DIGITAL UNIX Version 4.0D is the minimum revision required for the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard system. This section supplements the DIGITAL UNIX Installation Guide for in...

Page 69 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Steps: No Video; Check the connection to the ac outlet.

Troubleshooting 8–1 8 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information about troubleshooting hardware and software during AlphaPC 164SX startup. 8.1 Hardware Startup Use the following troubleshooting steps if video is not working on your system. If you still have no video after reviewing these step...

Page 70 - Beep Codes; Table 8–1 Beep Codes; Beep Code; Table 8–2 Post Codes; Source

8–2 Troubleshooting Beep Codes 8.2 Beep Codes The beep codes provide error information about the AlphaPC 164SX system. Table 8–1 lists and describes the beep codes. 8.3 Post Codes The post codes indicate the progress of the SROM and SRM Console firmware. Table 8–2 lists and describes the post codes....

Page 71 - Post Codes

Troubleshooting 8–3 Post Codes 3A Jump to Mini-Debugger 3F Fatal error. Second code identifies source of error: 05 = No memory found06 = Checksum error detected when image was read back from memory SRM Console FFFE Starting consoleIdle PCB initialization FD Semaphore initialization FC Heap initializ...

Page 72 - Starting the Fail-Safe Booter; You can start the fail-safe booter in one of two ways:

8–4 Troubleshooting Fail-Safe Booter 8.4 Fail-Safe Booter The fail-safe booter provides an emergency recovery mechanism when the primary firmware image contained in flash memory has been corrupted. When flash memory has been corrupted, and no image can be loaded safely from the flash, you can run th...

Page 73 - NOTICE; Replace batteries correctly to prevent possible explosion.

Battery Recycle/Disposal Information 9–1 9 Battery Recycle/Disposal Information NOTICE Recycle or dispose of batteries promptly in accordance with your organization’s environmental policies. If this is a LITHIUM battery, the following additional precautions may apply: • Replace batteries correctly t...

Page 75 - Motherboard Products:; Press releases; Technical Information:

Support, Products, and Documentation A–1 A Support, Products, and Documentation A.1 Customer Support The Alpha OEM website provides the following information for customer support. URL Description http://www.digital.com/alphaoem Contains the following links: • Developers’ Area: Development tools, cod...

Page 76 - Supporting Products; A.2 Supporting Products; Click on; Technical Information; Then click on; Alpha OEM Hardware Compatibility List

Supporting Products A–2 Support, Products, and Documentation A.2 Supporting Products This section lists sources for components and accessories that are not included with the AlphaPC 164SX. A.2.1 Memory Dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) are available from a variety of vendors. For a list of the qual...

Page 77 - Associated Documentation; Delta Axxion Technology; A.3 Associated Documentation; Title

Associated Documentation Support, Products, and Documentation A–3 Antec, Inc. 2859 Bayview DriveFremont, CA 94538Phone: 510-770-1200, ext. 313PN PP-253V (250 W) A.2.4 Enclosure An enclosure, suitable for housing the AlphaPC 164SX and its power supply, is available from: Delta Axxion Technology 1550 ...