Update section on Multia now that I have a few of my own to dissect..

1 files changed, 15 insertions, 2 deletions

diff --git a/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT b/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
index 02a1ccb..4433aa8 100644
--- a/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
+++ b/release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT
@@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ Features:
 - memory bus: 64 bits 
 - on-board Bcache / L2 cache: COAST-like 256 kByte cache module
 			      233MHz models have 512kByte of cache
+                              166MHz models have soldered-on 256kB caches
 - PS/2 mouse & keyboard port
 - memory: PS/2 style 72 pin 36 bit Fast Page Mode SIMMs, 
 	  70ns or better,
@@ -278,7 +279,8 @@ Features:
 	  uses ECC 
 - 2x 16550A serial ports, 1x parallel port, floppy interface
 - 1x embedded 21040 based 10Mbit Ethernet, AUI or 10base2 connector
-- expansion: 1 32 bit PCI slot
+- expansion: 1 32 bit PCI slot, 2x PCMCIA slot
+- onboard Crystal CS4231 sound chip
 - embedded Fast SCSI using a NCR/Symbios 53C810 chip on the PCI riser card
 
 SRM/ARC:
@@ -290,7 +292,13 @@ Multia has only one 32 bit PCI slot for expansion, and it is only
 suitable for a small form factor PCI card too. In sacrificing the PCI slot
 space you can mount a 3.5" hard disk drive. Mounting stuff may have come
 with your Multia. There are also models that do have the riser card, but
-lack the actual PCI connector.
+lack the actual PCI connector. This allows fitting a 3.5" SCSI disk inside
+the case at the expense of the PCI expansion. This is not a recommended
+upgrade due to the limited power rating of the power supply and the marginal
+cooling of the system box.
+
+In addition to the  PCI slot Multia has 2 PCMCIA slots. These are currently
+unsupported.
 
 CPU:
 The CPU might or might not be socketed, check before considering CPU upgrade 
@@ -301,6 +309,11 @@ It comes with a TGA based graphics on-board. Which is not suitable for
 console use with FreeBSD. Which means you will have to run it using a 
 serial console.
 
+Serial:
+Multia has 2 serial ports but routes both of them to the outside world
+on a single 25 pin sub-D connector. The Multia FAQ explains how to
+build your own Y-cable to allow both ports to be used.
+
 Floppy:
 Although the Multia SRM supports booting from floppy this is problematic. 
 Typical errors look like "*** Soft Error - Error #10 - FDC: Data overrun or