About This Manual
This manual describes Digital Semiconductor’s 21164 Alpha microprocessor
motherboard (EB164), a module for computing systems based on the 21164
Alpha microprocessor and the Digital Semiconductor 21171 chipset.
Audience
This manual is intended for users of the EB164 to assist them in installing the
EB164 and populating it with memory modules and peripheral cards.
Scope
This manual describes the features, configuration, and installation of the
EB164. This manual does not include specific bus specifications (for example,
PCI or ISA buses). Additional information is available in the appropriate
vendor and IEEE specifications. See Appendix B for information about how to
obtain additional technical support and how to order additional documentation.
Content
This manual contains the following chapters and appendixes:
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Chapter 1, Introduction to the EB164, is an overview of the EB164,
including its components, uses, and features.
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Chapter 2, System Configuration and Connectors, describes the user
environment configuration; board connectors and functions; jumper
functions; and identifies jumper and connector locations.
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Chapter 3, Starting and Using the EB164, lists additional hardware and
software requirements, provides information on how to configure the
hardware and software, and describes the motherboard startup procedures.
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Chapter 4, Functional Description, describes some of the functional
elements of the EB164, such as flash ROM contents, interrupt assignments,
and power distribution.
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