DIGITAL Network Appliance Reference Design

This document serves as the User’s Guide for the DIGITAL Network Appliance Reference Design (DNARD), a platform intended for evaluating and developing Network Computer (NC) solutions based on the 233-MHz StrongARM SA-110 processor.

Key aspects of the document include:

• Product Overview: The DNARD package includes the printed circuit board, industrial packaging, cables, documentation, and a software development stack featuring NetBSD and Java tools.
• FreeBSD Setup: The guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing FreeBSD on a PC to function as an NC bootserver, including kernel configuration for DHCP support.
• NC Bootserver Configuration: Detailed procedures for configuring the X Window System and using the Java-based NCBootServerConfig utility to automate server setup.
• Hardware Functional Description: A technical breakdown of the DNARD hardware, covering the CPU, SDRAM subsystem, video controller, Sequoia core-logic chip set, I/O interfaces (ISA/PCI), and peripheral support (Smart Card, Consumer IR).
• Support Information: Includes contact information for technical support and lists additional documentation available from DIGITAL Semiconductor.

Important Note: The DNARD board and platform are for evaluation and development purposes only and are not intended for inclusion in final, finished products. No regulatory approvals have been obtained.