diff --git a/release/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml b/release/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml index f99961b20e63..a966588aed0b 100644 --- a/release/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml +++ b/release/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml @@ -1102,8 +1102,8 @@ cpu EV4 Evaluation Board 64plus (<quote>EB64+</quote>), Aspen Alpine In its attempts to popularize the Alpha CPU DEC produced a number - of so called Evaluation Boards. The EB64+ family boards have the - following feature set: + of so called Evaluation Boards. The EB64+ family of evaluation + boards has the following feature set: @@ -1165,7 +1165,8 @@ cpu EV4 with 2 Mbytes of cache already soldered onto the mainboard. It has jumpers to select the use of 60, 70 or 80ns SIMM speeds. - 36 bits SIMMs work fine, 3 bits simply remain unused. + 36 bits SIMMs work fine, 3 bits simply remain unused. Note + the systems use Fast Page Mode memory, no EDO. The SRM console code is housed in an UV-erasable EPROM. No easy flash SRM upgrades for the EB64+ The latest SRM version available @@ -1224,7 +1225,8 @@ cpu EV4 36 bit, Fast Page Mode, uses ECC, [EB164 / PC164] - SDRAM DIMMs in sets of 2, uses ECC [PC164SX / PC164LX] + SDRAM DIMMs in sets of 2, uses ECC [PC164SX / PC164LX] + @@ -1255,7 +1257,7 @@ cpu EV4 speedups over a 4 SIMM/128bit wide memory. Obviously all 8 SIMMs must be of the same type to make this work. The system must be explicitly setup to use the 8 SIMM memory arrangement. You must have 8 SIMMs, - 4 SIMMs distributed over 2 banks does not work. + 4 SIMMs distributed over 2 banks will not work. The SRM can boot from Qlogic 10xx boards or the Symbios 53C810[A]. Newer Symbios 810 revisions like the Symbios 810AE are not recognized by @@ -1325,7 +1327,8 @@ cpu EV5 DECchip 21071-AA core logic chip-set - Bcache / L2 cache: 512 Kbytes (200 and 400 series) or 2048KBytes (250 series) + Bcache / L2 cache: 512 Kbytes (200 and 400 series) + or 2048KBytes (250 series) memory: @@ -1363,10 +1366,12 @@ cpu EV5 floppy disk interface - 32 bit PCI expansion slots (3 for 400 series, 2 for 200 & 250 series) + 32 bit PCI expansion slots (3 for the AS400-series, + 2 for the AS200 & 250-series) - ISA expansion slots (4 for 400 series, 2 for 200 & 250 series) + ISA expansion slots (4 for the AS400-series, + 2 for the AS200 & 250-series) (some ISA/PCI slots are physically shared) @@ -1680,29 +1685,59 @@ cpu EV5 # depends on the CPU model installed <quote>Webbrick / Slate</quote> - -Features: -- 21264 EV6 CPU at 466 MHz -- L2 / Bcache: 2MB, ECC protected -- memory bus: 128 bit via crossbar, 1.3GB/sec to memory -- memory: industry standard 200 pin 83 MHz buffered ECC SDRAM DIMMs - 4 DIMM slots (2 for DS10L) - installed in pairs of 2 - max memory is 2 Gb (1Gb for DS10L) -- 21271 Core Logic chipset ("Tsunami") -- 2 on-board 21143 Fast Ethernet controllers -- AcerLabs M5237 (Aladdin-V) USB controller -- AcerLabs M1533 PCI-ISA bridge -- AcerLabs Aladdin ATA-33 controller -- embedded dual EIDE -- expansion: 3 64-bit PCI slots + + + 21264 EV6 CPU at 466 MHz + + + L2 / Bcache: 2MB, ECC protected + + + memory bus: 128 bit via crossbar, 1.3GB/sec memory + bandwith + + + industry standard 200 pin 83 MHz buffered ECC SDRAM DIMMs + 4 DIMM slots (2 for DS10L) + installed in pairs of 2 + max memory is 2 Gb (1Gb for DS10L) + + + 21271 Core Logic chipset ("Tsunami") + + + 2 on-board 21143 Fast Ethernet controllers + + + AcerLabs M5237 (Aladdin-V) USB controller + + + AcerLabs M1533 PCI-ISA bridge + + + AcerLabs Aladdin ATA-33 controller + + + embedded dual EIDE + + + expansion: 3 64-bit PCI slots 1 32-bit PCI slots - DS10L has a single 64bit PCI slot -- 2x 16550A serial ports -- 1x parallel port -- 2x USB -- PS/2 keyboard & mouse port - + DS10L has a single 64bit PCI slot + + + 2x 16550A serial ports + + + 1x parallel port + + + 2x USB + + + PS/2 keyboard & mouse port + + The system has a smart power controller. This means that parts of the system remain powered when it is switched off (like an ATX-style @@ -1751,86 +1786,137 @@ cpu EV5 <quote>Monet</quote> - -Features: -- 21264 EV6 at 500 MHz - 21264 EV67 at 500 or 667 MHz (XP1000G, codenamed Brisbane) - CPU is mounted on a daughter-card which is field-upgradable -- L2 / Bcache: 4MB, ECC protected -- memory bus: 256 bit -- memory: 128 or 256 Mbytes 100 MHz (PC100) 168 pin JEDEC standard, - registered ECC SDRAM DIMMs -- 21271 Core Logic chip-set ("Tsunami") -- 1 on-board 21143 Ethernet controller -- Cypress 82C693 USB controller -- Cypress 82C693 PCI-ISA bridge -- Cypress 82C693 controller -- expansion: 2 independent PCI buses, driven by high-speed I/O - channels called 'hoses': - hose 0: (the upper 3 slots) - 2 64-bit PCI slots - 1 32-bit PCI slot - hose 1: (the bottom 2 slots) - 2 32-bit PCI slots (behind a 21154 PCI-PCI bridge) - 2 of the 64-bit PCI slots are for full-length cards - all of the 32-bit PCI slots are for short cards - 1 of the 32-bit PCI slots is physically shared with an ISA slot - all PCI slots run at 33MHz -- 1x Ultra-Wide SCSI port based on a Qlogic 1040 chip -- 2x 16550A serial port -- 1x parallel port -- PS/2 keyboard & mouse port -- embedded 16-bit ESS ES1888 sound chip -- 2x USB -- graphics options: ELSA Gloria Synergy or DEC/Compaq PowerStorm 3D - accelerator cards + + + 21264 EV6 at 500 MHz + 21264 EV67 at 500 or 667 MHz (XP1000G, codenamed Brisbane) + CPU is mounted on a daughter-card which is field-upgradable + + + L2 / Bcache: 4MB, ECC protected + + + memory bus: 256 bit + + + memory: 128 or 256 Mbytes 100 MHz (PC100) 168 pin + JEDEC standard, registered ECC SDRAM DIMMs + + + 21271 Core Logic chip-set ("Tsunami") + + + 1 on-board 21143 Ethernet controller + + + Cypress 82C693 USB controller + + + Cypress 82C693 PCI-ISA bridge + + + Cypress 82C693 controller + + + expansion: 2 independent PCI buses, driven by high-speed I/O + channels called 'hoses': + + + hose 0: (the upper 3 slots) + 2 64-bit PCI slots + 1 32-bit PCI slot + + + + hose 1: (the bottom 2 slots) + 2 32-bit PCI slots (behind a 21154 PCI-PCI bridge) + + + + 2 of the 64-bit PCI slots are for + full-length cards + + + all of the 32-bit PCI slots are for short cards + + + 1 of the 32-bit PCI slots is physically shared + with an ISA slot + + + all PCI slots run at 33MHz + + + + + 1x Ultra-Wide SCSI port based on a Qlogic 1040 chip + + + 2x 16550A serial port + + + 1x parallel port + + + PS/2 keyboard & mouse port + + + embedded 16-bit ESS ES1888 sound chip + + + 2 USB ports + + + graphics options: ELSA Gloria Synergy or + DEC/Compaq PowerStorm 3D accelerator cards + + - + Monet is housed in a mini-tower like enclosure quite similar + to the Miata box. - Monet is housed in a mini-tower like enclosure quite similar - to the Miata box. + The on-board Qlogic UW-SCSI chip supports up to 4 internal + devices. There is no external connector for the on-board SCSI. - The on-board Qlogic UW-SCSI chip supports up to 4 internal - devices. There is no external connector for the on-board SCSI. + For 500 MHz CPUs 83 MHz DIMMs will do. Compaq specifies PC100 + DIMMs for all CPU speeds. DIMMs are installed in sets of 4, starting + with the DIMM slots marked '0'. Memory capacity is max 4 Gb. + DIMMs are installed 'physically interleaved', note the markings of the + slots. Memory bandwidth of Monet is twice that of Webbrick. The DIMMs + live on the CPU daughter-card. Note that the system uses ECC RAM so you + need DIMMs with 72 bits (not the generic PC-class 64 bit DIMMs) - For 500 MHz CPUs 83 MHz DIMMs will do. Compaq specifies PC100 - DIMMs for all CPU speeds. DIMMs are installed in sets of 4, starting - with the DIMM slots marked '0'. Memory capacity is max 4 Gb. - DIMMs are installed 'physically interleaved', note the markings of the - slots. Memory bandwidth of Monet is twice that of Webbrick. The DIMMs - live on the CPU daughter-card. Note that the system uses ECC RAM so you - need DIMMs with 72 bits (not the generic PC-class 64 bit DIMMs) + The EIDE interface is usable / SRM bootable so &os; can be rooted + on an EIDE disk. Although the Cypress chip has potential for 2 + EIDE channels Monet uses only one of them. - The EIDE interface is usable / SRM bootable so &os; can be rooted - on an EIDE disk. Although the Cypress chip has potential for 2 - EIDE channels Monet uses only one of them. + The USB interface is supported by &os;.If you experience + problems trying to use the USB interface please check if + the SRM variable "usb_enable" is set to "on". You can change this by + performing: >>> + SET USB_ENABLE ON - The USB interface is supported by &os;.If you experience - problems trying to use the USB interface please check if - the SRM variable "usb_enable" is set to "on". You can change this by - performing: >>> - SET USB_ENABLE ON + Don"t try to use Symbios-chip based SCSI + adapters in the PCI slots connected to hose 1. There is a + not-yet-found &os; bug that prevents this from working + correctly. - Don"t try to use Symbios-chip based SCSI adapters in the - PCI slots connected to hose 1. There is a not-yet-found &os; bug - that prevents this from working correctly. + Not all VGA cards will work behind the PCI-PCI bridge (so + in slots 4 and 5). Only cards that implement VGA-legacy addressing + correctly will work. Workaround is to put the VGA card + before the bridge. - Not all VGA cards will work behind the PCI-PCI bridge (so - in slots 4 and 5). Only cards that implement VGA-legacy addressing - correctly will work. Workaround is to put the VGA card - before the bridge. - - The sound chip is not currently supported with &os;. There - is work in progress in this area. + The sound chip is not currently supported with &os;. There + is work in progress in this area. - The kernel config file must contain: - options DEC_ST6600 + The kernel config file must contain: + options DEC_ST6600 cpu EV5 - Contrary to expectation there is no - cpu EV6 defined for inclusion in the kernel - config file. The cpu EV5 is mandatory to - keep &man.config.8; happy. + Contrary to expectation there is no + cpu EV6 defined for inclusion in the kernel + config file. The cpu EV5 is mandatory to + keep &man.config.8; happy. @@ -1994,17 +2080,31 @@ cpu EV5 machine into a Lynx by swapping the I/O backplane (the C-bus backplane remains). CPU upgrades were available as well. - -Features: -- 21064 EV4[5] CPU[s] at 200, 233, 275 MHz -- 21164 EV5[6] CPU[s]s at 250, 300, 375, 400 MHz -- cache: varies in size with the CPU model; 1, 4 or 8Mbyte per CPU -- embedded floppy controller driving a 2.88 Mbytes drive -- embedded 10Mbit 21040 Ethernet [AS2100 only] -- 2 serial ports -- 1 parallel port -- PS/2 style keyboard & mouse port - + + + 21064 EV4[5] CPU[s] at 200, 233, 275 MHz or + 21164 EV5[6] CPU[s]s at 250, 300, 375, 400 MHz + + + cache: varies in size with the CPU model; 1, 4 or + 8Mbyte per CPU + + + embedded floppy controller driving a 2.88 Mbytes drive + + + embedded 10Mbit 21040 Ethernet [AS2100 only] + + + 2 serial ports + + + 1 parallel port + + + PS/2 style keyboard & mouse port + + The CPUs spec-ed as 200 MHz are in reality running at 190 MHz. Maximum number of CPUs is 4. All CPUs must be of the @@ -2066,57 +2166,61 @@ Features: >>> SET PKA0_FAST 1 enables Fast SCSI speeds. - -Internal disk storage: -AS2100[A] come equipped with a StorageWorks 7 slot SCSI cage. A second cage -can be added inside the cabinet. AS2000 has a single 7 slot SCSI cage, -which cannot be expanded with an additional one. Note that the slot -locations in these cages map differently to SCSI IDs compared to the -standard StorageWorks shelves. Slot IDs from top to bottom -are 0, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 when using a single bus configuration. The cage -can also be set to provide two independent SCSI buses. This is used for -embedded RAID controllers like the KZPSC (Mylex DAC960). Slot ID assignments -for split bus are, from top to bottom: 0A, 0B, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. -Where A and B signify a SCSI bus. In a single bus configuration the -terminator module on the back of the SCSI cage is on the TOP. The jumper -module is on the BOTTOM. For split bus operation these two modules are -reversed. The terminator can be distinguished from the jumper by noting the -chips on the terminator. The jumper does not have any active components on -it. + AS2100[A] come equipped with a StorageWorks 7 slot SCSI + cage. A second cage can be added inside the cabinet. AS2000 + has a single 7 slot SCSI cage, which cannot be expanded with + an additional one. Note that the slot locations in these cages + map differently to SCSI IDs compared to the standard StorageWorks + shelves. Slot IDs from top to bottom are 0, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 + when using a single bus configuration. -Expansion: -DemiSable has 7 EISA slots and 3 PCI slots. Sable has 8 EISA and 3 PCI -slots. Lynx, being newer, has 8 PCI and 3 EISA slots. The Lynx PCI slots -are grouped in sets of 4. The 4 PCI slots closest to the CPU/memory -slots are the primary slots, so logically before the PCI bridge chip. -Note that contrary to expectation the primary PCI slots are the highest -numbered ones (PCI4 - PCI7). + The cage can also be set to provide two independent SCSI + buses. This is used for embedded RAID controllers like the + KZPSC (Mylex DAC960). Slot ID assignments for split bus are, + from top to bottom: 0A, 0B, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. + Where A and B signify a SCSI bus. In a single bus configuration the + terminator module on the back of the SCSI cage is on the TOP. The jumper + module is on the BOTTOM. For split bus operation these two modules are + reversed. The terminator can be distinguished from the jumper + by noting the chips on the terminator. The jumper does not have + any active components on it. -Make sure you run the EISA Configuration Utility (from floppy) when -adding/change expansion cards in EISA slots or after upgrading your -console firmware. This is done by inserting the ECU floppy and typing -RUNECU at the SRM >>> prompt. + DemiSable has 7 EISA slots and 3 PCI slots. Sable has + 8 EISA and 3 PCI slots. Lynx, being newer, has 8 PCI + and 3 EISA slots. The Lynx PCI slots are grouped in + sets of 4. The 4 PCI slots closest to the CPU/memory + slots are the primary slots, so logically before the PCI bridge chip. + Note that contrary to expectation the primary PCI slots are the highest + numbered ones (PCI4 - PCI7). - NOTE: EISA slots are currently unsupported, but the Compaq Qvision - EISA VGA adapter is treated as an ISA device. It therefore - works OK as a console. + Make sure you run the EISA Configuration Utility (from floppy) + when adding/change expansion cards in EISA slots or after + upgrading your console firmware. This is done by inserting the + ECU floppy and typing >>> RUNECU + . -A special Extended I/O module for use on the C-bus was planned-for. -Whether they ever saw daylight is unknown. In any case &os; has never -been verified with an ExtIO module. + EISA slots are currently unsupported, but the Compaq Qvision + EISA VGA adapter is treated as an ISA device. It therefore + works OK as a console. -Power: -The machines can be equipped with redundant power supplies. Note that -the enclosure is equipped with interlock switches that switch off power -when the enclosure is opened. The system's cooling fans are speed -controlled. When the machine has more than 2 CPUs and more than 1 memory -board dual power supplies are mandatory. + A special Extended I/O module for use on the C-bus was + planned-for. If they ever saw daylight is unknown. In any case + &os; has never been verified with an ExtIO module. + + The machines can be equipped with redundant power supplies. Note + that the enclosure is equipped with interlock switches that switch + off power when the enclosure is opened. The system's cooling + fans are speed controlled. When the machine has more than 2 + CPUs and more than 1 memory board dual power supplies + are mandatory. + + The kernel config file must contain: + + options DEC_2100_A500 + cpu EV4 #dependent on CPU model installed + cpu EV5 #dependent on CPU model installed + -The kernel config file must contain: - options DEC_2100_A500 - cpu EV4 - cpu EV5 - diff --git a/release/doc/en_US.ISO_8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml b/release/doc/en_US.ISO_8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml index f99961b20e63..a966588aed0b 100644 --- a/release/doc/en_US.ISO_8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml +++ b/release/doc/en_US.ISO_8859-1/hardware/alpha/proc-alpha.sgml @@ -1102,8 +1102,8 @@ cpu EV4 Evaluation Board 64plus (<quote>EB64+</quote>), Aspen Alpine In its attempts to popularize the Alpha CPU DEC produced a number - of so called Evaluation Boards. The EB64+ family boards have the - following feature set: + of so called Evaluation Boards. The EB64+ family of evaluation + boards has the following feature set: @@ -1165,7 +1165,8 @@ cpu EV4 with 2 Mbytes of cache already soldered onto the mainboard. It has jumpers to select the use of 60, 70 or 80ns SIMM speeds. - 36 bits SIMMs work fine, 3 bits simply remain unused. + 36 bits SIMMs work fine, 3 bits simply remain unused. Note + the systems use Fast Page Mode memory, no EDO. The SRM console code is housed in an UV-erasable EPROM. No easy flash SRM upgrades for the EB64+ The latest SRM version available @@ -1224,7 +1225,8 @@ cpu EV4 36 bit, Fast Page Mode, uses ECC, [EB164 / PC164] - SDRAM DIMMs in sets of 2, uses ECC [PC164SX / PC164LX] + SDRAM DIMMs in sets of 2, uses ECC [PC164SX / PC164LX] + @@ -1255,7 +1257,7 @@ cpu EV4 speedups over a 4 SIMM/128bit wide memory. Obviously all 8 SIMMs must be of the same type to make this work. The system must be explicitly setup to use the 8 SIMM memory arrangement. You must have 8 SIMMs, - 4 SIMMs distributed over 2 banks does not work. + 4 SIMMs distributed over 2 banks will not work. The SRM can boot from Qlogic 10xx boards or the Symbios 53C810[A]. Newer Symbios 810 revisions like the Symbios 810AE are not recognized by @@ -1325,7 +1327,8 @@ cpu EV5 DECchip 21071-AA core logic chip-set - Bcache / L2 cache: 512 Kbytes (200 and 400 series) or 2048KBytes (250 series) + Bcache / L2 cache: 512 Kbytes (200 and 400 series) + or 2048KBytes (250 series) memory: @@ -1363,10 +1366,12 @@ cpu EV5 floppy disk interface - 32 bit PCI expansion slots (3 for 400 series, 2 for 200 & 250 series) + 32 bit PCI expansion slots (3 for the AS400-series, + 2 for the AS200 & 250-series) - ISA expansion slots (4 for 400 series, 2 for 200 & 250 series) + ISA expansion slots (4 for the AS400-series, + 2 for the AS200 & 250-series) (some ISA/PCI slots are physically shared) @@ -1680,29 +1685,59 @@ cpu EV5 # depends on the CPU model installed <quote>Webbrick / Slate</quote> - -Features: -- 21264 EV6 CPU at 466 MHz -- L2 / Bcache: 2MB, ECC protected -- memory bus: 128 bit via crossbar, 1.3GB/sec to memory -- memory: industry standard 200 pin 83 MHz buffered ECC SDRAM DIMMs - 4 DIMM slots (2 for DS10L) - installed in pairs of 2 - max memory is 2 Gb (1Gb for DS10L) -- 21271 Core Logic chipset ("Tsunami") -- 2 on-board 21143 Fast Ethernet controllers -- AcerLabs M5237 (Aladdin-V) USB controller -- AcerLabs M1533 PCI-ISA bridge -- AcerLabs Aladdin ATA-33 controller -- embedded dual EIDE -- expansion: 3 64-bit PCI slots + + + 21264 EV6 CPU at 466 MHz + + + L2 / Bcache: 2MB, ECC protected + + + memory bus: 128 bit via crossbar, 1.3GB/sec memory + bandwith + + + industry standard 200 pin 83 MHz buffered ECC SDRAM DIMMs + 4 DIMM slots (2 for DS10L) + installed in pairs of 2 + max memory is 2 Gb (1Gb for DS10L) + + + 21271 Core Logic chipset ("Tsunami") + + + 2 on-board 21143 Fast Ethernet controllers + + + AcerLabs M5237 (Aladdin-V) USB controller + + + AcerLabs M1533 PCI-ISA bridge + + + AcerLabs Aladdin ATA-33 controller + + + embedded dual EIDE + + + expansion: 3 64-bit PCI slots 1 32-bit PCI slots - DS10L has a single 64bit PCI slot -- 2x 16550A serial ports -- 1x parallel port -- 2x USB -- PS/2 keyboard & mouse port - + DS10L has a single 64bit PCI slot + + + 2x 16550A serial ports + + + 1x parallel port + + + 2x USB + + + PS/2 keyboard & mouse port + + The system has a smart power controller. This means that parts of the system remain powered when it is switched off (like an ATX-style @@ -1751,86 +1786,137 @@ cpu EV5 <quote>Monet</quote> - -Features: -- 21264 EV6 at 500 MHz - 21264 EV67 at 500 or 667 MHz (XP1000G, codenamed Brisbane) - CPU is mounted on a daughter-card which is field-upgradable -- L2 / Bcache: 4MB, ECC protected -- memory bus: 256 bit -- memory: 128 or 256 Mbytes 100 MHz (PC100) 168 pin JEDEC standard, - registered ECC SDRAM DIMMs -- 21271 Core Logic chip-set ("Tsunami") -- 1 on-board 21143 Ethernet controller -- Cypress 82C693 USB controller -- Cypress 82C693 PCI-ISA bridge -- Cypress 82C693 controller -- expansion: 2 independent PCI buses, driven by high-speed I/O - channels called 'hoses': - hose 0: (the upper 3 slots) - 2 64-bit PCI slots - 1 32-bit PCI slot - hose 1: (the bottom 2 slots) - 2 32-bit PCI slots (behind a 21154 PCI-PCI bridge) - 2 of the 64-bit PCI slots are for full-length cards - all of the 32-bit PCI slots are for short cards - 1 of the 32-bit PCI slots is physically shared with an ISA slot - all PCI slots run at 33MHz -- 1x Ultra-Wide SCSI port based on a Qlogic 1040 chip -- 2x 16550A serial port -- 1x parallel port -- PS/2 keyboard & mouse port -- embedded 16-bit ESS ES1888 sound chip -- 2x USB -- graphics options: ELSA Gloria Synergy or DEC/Compaq PowerStorm 3D - accelerator cards + + + 21264 EV6 at 500 MHz + 21264 EV67 at 500 or 667 MHz (XP1000G, codenamed Brisbane) + CPU is mounted on a daughter-card which is field-upgradable + + + L2 / Bcache: 4MB, ECC protected + + + memory bus: 256 bit + + + memory: 128 or 256 Mbytes 100 MHz (PC100) 168 pin + JEDEC standard, registered ECC SDRAM DIMMs + + + 21271 Core Logic chip-set ("Tsunami") + + + 1 on-board 21143 Ethernet controller + + + Cypress 82C693 USB controller + + + Cypress 82C693 PCI-ISA bridge + + + Cypress 82C693 controller + + + expansion: 2 independent PCI buses, driven by high-speed I/O + channels called 'hoses': + + + hose 0: (the upper 3 slots) + 2 64-bit PCI slots + 1 32-bit PCI slot + + + + hose 1: (the bottom 2 slots) + 2 32-bit PCI slots (behind a 21154 PCI-PCI bridge) + + + + 2 of the 64-bit PCI slots are for + full-length cards + + + all of the 32-bit PCI slots are for short cards + + + 1 of the 32-bit PCI slots is physically shared + with an ISA slot + + + all PCI slots run at 33MHz + + + + + 1x Ultra-Wide SCSI port based on a Qlogic 1040 chip + + + 2x 16550A serial port + + + 1x parallel port + + + PS/2 keyboard & mouse port + + + embedded 16-bit ESS ES1888 sound chip + + + 2 USB ports + + + graphics options: ELSA Gloria Synergy or + DEC/Compaq PowerStorm 3D accelerator cards + + - + Monet is housed in a mini-tower like enclosure quite similar + to the Miata box. - Monet is housed in a mini-tower like enclosure quite similar - to the Miata box. + The on-board Qlogic UW-SCSI chip supports up to 4 internal + devices. There is no external connector for the on-board SCSI. - The on-board Qlogic UW-SCSI chip supports up to 4 internal - devices. There is no external connector for the on-board SCSI. + For 500 MHz CPUs 83 MHz DIMMs will do. Compaq specifies PC100 + DIMMs for all CPU speeds. DIMMs are installed in sets of 4, starting + with the DIMM slots marked '0'. Memory capacity is max 4 Gb. + DIMMs are installed 'physically interleaved', note the markings of the + slots. Memory bandwidth of Monet is twice that of Webbrick. The DIMMs + live on the CPU daughter-card. Note that the system uses ECC RAM so you + need DIMMs with 72 bits (not the generic PC-class 64 bit DIMMs) - For 500 MHz CPUs 83 MHz DIMMs will do. Compaq specifies PC100 - DIMMs for all CPU speeds. DIMMs are installed in sets of 4, starting - with the DIMM slots marked '0'. Memory capacity is max 4 Gb. - DIMMs are installed 'physically interleaved', note the markings of the - slots. Memory bandwidth of Monet is twice that of Webbrick. The DIMMs - live on the CPU daughter-card. Note that the system uses ECC RAM so you - need DIMMs with 72 bits (not the generic PC-class 64 bit DIMMs) + The EIDE interface is usable / SRM bootable so &os; can be rooted + on an EIDE disk. Although the Cypress chip has potential for 2 + EIDE channels Monet uses only one of them. - The EIDE interface is usable / SRM bootable so &os; can be rooted - on an EIDE disk. Although the Cypress chip has potential for 2 - EIDE channels Monet uses only one of them. + The USB interface is supported by &os;.If you experience + problems trying to use the USB interface please check if + the SRM variable "usb_enable" is set to "on". You can change this by + performing: >>> + SET USB_ENABLE ON - The USB interface is supported by &os;.If you experience - problems trying to use the USB interface please check if - the SRM variable "usb_enable" is set to "on". You can change this by - performing: >>> - SET USB_ENABLE ON + Don"t try to use Symbios-chip based SCSI + adapters in the PCI slots connected to hose 1. There is a + not-yet-found &os; bug that prevents this from working + correctly. - Don"t try to use Symbios-chip based SCSI adapters in the - PCI slots connected to hose 1. There is a not-yet-found &os; bug - that prevents this from working correctly. + Not all VGA cards will work behind the PCI-PCI bridge (so + in slots 4 and 5). Only cards that implement VGA-legacy addressing + correctly will work. Workaround is to put the VGA card + before the bridge. - Not all VGA cards will work behind the PCI-PCI bridge (so - in slots 4 and 5). Only cards that implement VGA-legacy addressing - correctly will work. Workaround is to put the VGA card - before the bridge. - - The sound chip is not currently supported with &os;. There - is work in progress in this area. + The sound chip is not currently supported with &os;. There + is work in progress in this area. - The kernel config file must contain: - options DEC_ST6600 + The kernel config file must contain: + options DEC_ST6600 cpu EV5 - Contrary to expectation there is no - cpu EV6 defined for inclusion in the kernel - config file. The cpu EV5 is mandatory to - keep &man.config.8; happy. + Contrary to expectation there is no + cpu EV6 defined for inclusion in the kernel + config file. The cpu EV5 is mandatory to + keep &man.config.8; happy. @@ -1994,17 +2080,31 @@ cpu EV5 machine into a Lynx by swapping the I/O backplane (the C-bus backplane remains). CPU upgrades were available as well. - -Features: -- 21064 EV4[5] CPU[s] at 200, 233, 275 MHz -- 21164 EV5[6] CPU[s]s at 250, 300, 375, 400 MHz -- cache: varies in size with the CPU model; 1, 4 or 8Mbyte per CPU -- embedded floppy controller driving a 2.88 Mbytes drive -- embedded 10Mbit 21040 Ethernet [AS2100 only] -- 2 serial ports -- 1 parallel port -- PS/2 style keyboard & mouse port - + + + 21064 EV4[5] CPU[s] at 200, 233, 275 MHz or + 21164 EV5[6] CPU[s]s at 250, 300, 375, 400 MHz + + + cache: varies in size with the CPU model; 1, 4 or + 8Mbyte per CPU + + + embedded floppy controller driving a 2.88 Mbytes drive + + + embedded 10Mbit 21040 Ethernet [AS2100 only] + + + 2 serial ports + + + 1 parallel port + + + PS/2 style keyboard & mouse port + + The CPUs spec-ed as 200 MHz are in reality running at 190 MHz. Maximum number of CPUs is 4. All CPUs must be of the @@ -2066,57 +2166,61 @@ Features: >>> SET PKA0_FAST 1 enables Fast SCSI speeds. - -Internal disk storage: -AS2100[A] come equipped with a StorageWorks 7 slot SCSI cage. A second cage -can be added inside the cabinet. AS2000 has a single 7 slot SCSI cage, -which cannot be expanded with an additional one. Note that the slot -locations in these cages map differently to SCSI IDs compared to the -standard StorageWorks shelves. Slot IDs from top to bottom -are 0, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 when using a single bus configuration. The cage -can also be set to provide two independent SCSI buses. This is used for -embedded RAID controllers like the KZPSC (Mylex DAC960). Slot ID assignments -for split bus are, from top to bottom: 0A, 0B, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. -Where A and B signify a SCSI bus. In a single bus configuration the -terminator module on the back of the SCSI cage is on the TOP. The jumper -module is on the BOTTOM. For split bus operation these two modules are -reversed. The terminator can be distinguished from the jumper by noting the -chips on the terminator. The jumper does not have any active components on -it. + AS2100[A] come equipped with a StorageWorks 7 slot SCSI + cage. A second cage can be added inside the cabinet. AS2000 + has a single 7 slot SCSI cage, which cannot be expanded with + an additional one. Note that the slot locations in these cages + map differently to SCSI IDs compared to the standard StorageWorks + shelves. Slot IDs from top to bottom are 0, 4, 1, 5, 2, 6, 3 + when using a single bus configuration. -Expansion: -DemiSable has 7 EISA slots and 3 PCI slots. Sable has 8 EISA and 3 PCI -slots. Lynx, being newer, has 8 PCI and 3 EISA slots. The Lynx PCI slots -are grouped in sets of 4. The 4 PCI slots closest to the CPU/memory -slots are the primary slots, so logically before the PCI bridge chip. -Note that contrary to expectation the primary PCI slots are the highest -numbered ones (PCI4 - PCI7). + The cage can also be set to provide two independent SCSI + buses. This is used for embedded RAID controllers like the + KZPSC (Mylex DAC960). Slot ID assignments for split bus are, + from top to bottom: 0A, 0B, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B. + Where A and B signify a SCSI bus. In a single bus configuration the + terminator module on the back of the SCSI cage is on the TOP. The jumper + module is on the BOTTOM. For split bus operation these two modules are + reversed. The terminator can be distinguished from the jumper + by noting the chips on the terminator. The jumper does not have + any active components on it. -Make sure you run the EISA Configuration Utility (from floppy) when -adding/change expansion cards in EISA slots or after upgrading your -console firmware. This is done by inserting the ECU floppy and typing -RUNECU at the SRM >>> prompt. + DemiSable has 7 EISA slots and 3 PCI slots. Sable has + 8 EISA and 3 PCI slots. Lynx, being newer, has 8 PCI + and 3 EISA slots. The Lynx PCI slots are grouped in + sets of 4. The 4 PCI slots closest to the CPU/memory + slots are the primary slots, so logically before the PCI bridge chip. + Note that contrary to expectation the primary PCI slots are the highest + numbered ones (PCI4 - PCI7). - NOTE: EISA slots are currently unsupported, but the Compaq Qvision - EISA VGA adapter is treated as an ISA device. It therefore - works OK as a console. + Make sure you run the EISA Configuration Utility (from floppy) + when adding/change expansion cards in EISA slots or after + upgrading your console firmware. This is done by inserting the + ECU floppy and typing >>> RUNECU + . -A special Extended I/O module for use on the C-bus was planned-for. -Whether they ever saw daylight is unknown. In any case &os; has never -been verified with an ExtIO module. + EISA slots are currently unsupported, but the Compaq Qvision + EISA VGA adapter is treated as an ISA device. It therefore + works OK as a console. -Power: -The machines can be equipped with redundant power supplies. Note that -the enclosure is equipped with interlock switches that switch off power -when the enclosure is opened. The system's cooling fans are speed -controlled. When the machine has more than 2 CPUs and more than 1 memory -board dual power supplies are mandatory. + A special Extended I/O module for use on the C-bus was + planned-for. If they ever saw daylight is unknown. In any case + &os; has never been verified with an ExtIO module. + + The machines can be equipped with redundant power supplies. Note + that the enclosure is equipped with interlock switches that switch + off power when the enclosure is opened. The system's cooling + fans are speed controlled. When the machine has more than 2 + CPUs and more than 1 memory board dual power supplies + are mandatory. + + The kernel config file must contain: + + options DEC_2100_A500 + cpu EV4 #dependent on CPU model installed + cpu EV5 #dependent on CPU model installed + -The kernel config file must contain: - options DEC_2100_A500 - cpu EV4 - cpu EV5 -