Compaq AlphaPC 164SX DIGITAL UNIX Manuel d'utilisateur

AlphaPC 164SX Motherboard DIGITAL UNIXUser’s ManualOrder Number: EC–R8P7B–TERevision/Update Information:This is a revised document. It supersedes the

1–2 About This ManualManual Conventions and TerminologyTerms: The following terms are used in this manual:This term... Refers to...Alpha SRM console T

Features 2–1 2FeaturesTable 2–1 provides an overview of the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard’s features. Table 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX FeaturesFeature DescriptionM

2–2 FeaturesFigure 2–1 shows the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard and its components, and Table 2–2 describes these components.Figure 2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Switc

Features 2–3Table 2–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component ListItem No. Description Item No. DescriptionXB1 RTC battery (CR2032) J20 LEDs/speaker/

2–4 FeaturesPower Requirements2.1 Power RequirementsThe AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a total power dissipation of 90 W, excluding any plug-in PCI and

Features 2–5Physical Parameters2.3 Physical ParametersThe AlphaPC 164SX motherboard is an ATX-size printed-wiring board (PWB) with the following dimen

2–6 FeaturesPhysical Parameters2.3.1 ATX Hole SpecificationFigure 2–2 shows the ATX hole specification for the AlphaPC 164SX.Figure 2–2 ATX Hole Speci

Features 2–7Physical Parameters2.3.2 ATX I/O Shield RequirementsFigure 2–3 shows the ATX I/O shield dimensions for the AlphaPC 164SX.Figure 2–3 ATX I/

AlphaPC 164SX Switch Configuration 3–1 3AlphaPC 164SX Switch ConfigurationThe AlphaPC 164SX motherboard has a switchpack located at SW1, as shown prev

October 1998The information in this publication is subject to change without notice.COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR E

3–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch ConfigurationFail-Safe Booter (CF7)Figure 3–1 AlphaPC 164SX Configuration SwitchesCF Bit: 400 MHz 533 MHz41 151 061 1CF0CF1CF

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–1 4AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsThis chapter lists the pinouts of the AlphaPC 164SX connectors (see Table 4–1 thro

4–2 AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsPCI Bus Connector PinoutsB11 PRSNT2# B12 Gnd B13 Gnd B14 —B15 Gnd B16 CLK B17 Gnd B18 REQ#B19 Vdd B20 AD[31] B21 AD

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–3ISA Expansion Bus Connector Pinouts4.2 ISA Expansion Bus Connector PinoutsTable 4–2 shows the ISA expansion bus con

4–4 AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsSDRAM DIMM Connector Pinouts4.3 SDRAM DIMM Connector PinoutsTable 4–3 shows the SDRAM DIMM connector pinouts.Table

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–5EIDE Drive Bus Connector Pinouts4.4 EIDE Drive Bus Connector PinoutsTable 4–4 shows the EIDE drive bus connector pi

4–6 AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsDiskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector Pinouts4.5 Diskette (Floppy) Drive Bus Connector PinoutsTable 4–5 shows the d

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–7COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector Pinouts4.7 COM1/COM2 Serial Line Connector PinoutsTable 4–7 shows the COM1/COM2 ser

4–8 AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsSROM Test Data Input Connector Pinouts4.9 SROM Test Data Input Connector PinoutsTable 4–9 shows the SROM test data

AlphaPC 164SX Connector Pinouts 4–9Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts4.12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector PinoutsTable 4–12 shows the micro

iii Contents1 About This Manual1.1 Manual Conventions and Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Features2

4–10 AlphaPC 164SX Connector PinoutsMultipurpose Connector PinoutsFigure 4–1 Multipurpose Connector Pinouts5 HD_PU Hard drive power-up6 HD_LED Pull-up

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–1 5Memory and Microprocessor ConfigurationFor higher system speed or greater throughput, SDRAM memory can be

5–2 Memory and Microprocessor ConfigurationUpgrading SDRAM Memory5.2 Upgrading SDRAM MemoryYou can upgrade memory in the AlphaPC 164SX by adding more

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–3Increasing Microprocessor Speed3. Align the DIMM so that the notch in the DIMM matches the key in the socke

5–4 Memory and Microprocessor ConfigurationIncreasing Microprocessor Speed5.3.3 Removing the 21164PC MicroprocessorRemove the microprocessor currently

Memory and Microprocessor Configuration 5–5Increasing Microprocessor SpeedFigure 5–1 Fan/Heat-Sink Assemblya. Put the GRAFOIL thermal pad in place. Th

5–6 Memory and Microprocessor ConfigurationIncreasing Microprocessor Speedb. Attach the microprocessor heat sink. The heat-sink material is clear anod

Interrupts and ISA Bus Addresses 6–1 6Interrupts and ISA Bus AddressesThis section lists the system and I/O interrupt assignments. It also lists the p

6–2 Interrupts and ISA Bus AddressesISA I/O Address Map6.2 ISA I/O Address MapTable 6–2 lists the AlphaPC 164SX ISA I/O space address mapping.1The # s

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–1 7Alpha SRM Console FirmwareThe Alpha SRM Console firmware initializes the system and enables you to install and boot th

iv4.12 Microprocessor Fan Power Connector Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-94.13 Soft Power Connector Pinouts . . . . .

7–2 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareAlpha SRM Console Firmware ConventionsThe following table lists Alpha SRM Console special keys and their functions. Thes

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–3Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions7.2 Basic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsThis section describes the f

7–4 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsarcLoads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskette.Synt

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–5Basic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsbootInitializes the processor, loads a program image from the specified boot

7–6 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsDescriptionThe boot command initializes the processor, loads a program image

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–7Basic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsExamplesboot Command Example Description>>>bootBoots the system fro

7–8 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsdepositWrites data to the specified address.Syntaxdeposit [-{b,w,l,q,o,h}] [

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–9Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptions<data>The data to be deposited.Options-The location immediately preced

7–10 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsDescriptionThe deposit command writes data to the specified address, such a

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–11Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptionsexamine Displays the contents of the specified address.Syntaxexamine [-{b,w

v9 Battery Recycle/Disposal InformationA Support, Products, and DocumentationA.1 Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7–12 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsDescriptionThe examine command displays the contents of the specified addre

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–13Basic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsExamplesexamine Command Example Display Description>>>e r0 gpr: 0

7–14 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsfwupdateLoads and runs the AlphaBIOS firmware update utility from a diskett

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–15Basic Alpha SRM Console Command Descriptionsset Sets or modifies the value of an environment variable.Syntaxset <env

7–16 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareBasic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsExamplesset Command Example Description>>>set bootdef_dev ewa0Modi

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–17Basic Alpha SRM Console Command DescriptionsshowDisplays the current value of the specified environment variable or inf

7–18 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareEnvironment Variables for Alpha SRM Console CommandsExamples7.3 Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console CommandsTh

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–19Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands7.3.1.1 Architecture-Required Environment VariablesThe following ta

7–20 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareEnvironment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commands7.3.1.2 System-Defined Environment VariablesThe following table sho

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–21Environment Variables for Alpha SRM Console Commandslanguage nThe language environment variable assigns language n to t

viFigures2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/Connector/Component Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22–2 ATX Hole Specification . . . . . . . . . .

7–22 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareUsing the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM7.4 Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to U

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–23Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM7.4.2 Starting the AlphaBIOSTo start the AlphaBIOS,

7–24 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareUsing the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROM7.4.3 Installing Alpha SRM Console Using AlphaBIOS S

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–25Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROMFigure 7–3 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade

7–26 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareUsing the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROMFigure 7–4 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS screen

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–27Using the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROMA screen similar to Figure 7–5 is displayed. The ver

7–28 Alpha SRM Console FirmwareUsing the AlphaBIOS Firmware Update Utility to Update the Flash ROMFigure 7–6 shows an example of the AlphaBIOS Upgrade

Alpha SRM Console Firmware 7–29Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating System7.5 Installing the DIGITAL UNIX Operating SystemNote: DIGITAL UNIX Version

Troubleshooting 8–1 8TroubleshootingThis chapter contains information about troubleshooting hardware and software during AlphaPC 164SX startup. 8.1 Ha

viiTables2–1 AlphaPC 164SX Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12–2 AlphaPC 164SX Switch/C

8–2 TroubleshootingBeep Codes8.2 Beep CodesThe beep codes provide error information about the AlphaPC 164SX system. Table 8–1 lists and describes the

Troubleshooting 8–3Post Codes3A Jump to Mini-Debugger3F Fatal error. Second code identifies source of error:05 = No memory found06 = Checksum error

8–4 TroubleshootingFail-Safe Booter8.4 Fail-Safe BooterThe fail-safe booter provides an emergency recovery mechanism when the primary firmware image c

Battery Recycle/Disposal Information 9–1 9Battery Recycle/Disposal InformationNOTICERecycle or dispose of batteries promptly in accordance with your o

Support, Products, and Documentation A–1 ASupport, Products, and DocumentationA.1 Customer SupportThe Alpha OEM website provides the following informa

Supporting ProductsA–2 Support, Products, and DocumentationA.2 Supporting ProductsThis section lists sources for components and accessories that are n

Associated DocumentationSupport, Products, and Documentation A–3Antec, Inc.2859 Bayview DriveFremont, CA 94538Phone: 510-770-1200, ext. 313PN PP-253V

Associated DocumentationA–4 Support, Products, and DocumentationPCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.1PCI Multimedia Design Guide, Revision 1.0PCI

About This Manual 1–1 1About This ManualThis manual describes the AlphaPC 164SX motherboard, a board for computing systems based on the Alpha 21164PC