Digital Semiconductor 21164 Alpha Microprocessor Evaluation Board

This user guide provides comprehensive technical details for the Digital Semiconductor 21164 Alpha Microprocessor Evaluation Board (EB164). It covers:

• Hardware Components: Describes the 21164 CPU, 21171 core logic chipset (CIA and DSW chips), memory subsystems, and bus interfaces (PCI and ISA).
• System Configuration: Details the use of onboard jumpers for setting Bcache, clock speeds, and boot parameters.
• Connectors: Lists descriptions for various board-level connectors including memory, PCI/ISA slots, and power supply headers.
• Functional Operation: Provides detailed information on interrupts, system clocks, reset logic, power distribution, and address mapping.
• Firmware: Covers SROM initialization, the Mini-Debugger, and flash ROM image management.
• Support: Includes technical support contact information and ordering numbers for related literature.