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author | wilko <wilko@FreeBSD.org> | 2000-10-03 19:38:32 +0000 |
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committer | wilko <wilko@FreeBSD.org> | 2000-10-03 19:38:32 +0000 |
commit | 8478936cc5d92549f8960f2f453fb440aa7dbcb8 (patch) | |
tree | 92ae197fdeaa0b9a864b27284db50abfb9213f70 /release | |
parent | c01b4ed351a49759406a619832ed6482bf9bc7a4 (diff) | |
download | FreeBSD-src-8478936cc5d92549f8960f2f453fb440aa7dbcb8.zip FreeBSD-src-8478936cc5d92549f8960f2f453fb440aa7dbcb8.tar.gz |
Update section on Multia now that I have a few of my own to dissect..
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-rw-r--r-- | release/texts/alpha/HARDWARE.TXT | 17 |
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 |