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