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

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Wilko Bulte 2000-10-03 19:38:32 +00:00
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@ -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