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Overview
This manual describes the DIGITAL AlphaPC 164UX/BX motherboard, a module
for computing systems based on the Samsung Alpha 21164 microprocessor and the
Digital Semiconductor 21174 core logic chip.
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Difference between AlphaPC 164UX and 164BX
AlphaPC 164UX motherboard has the Ethernet LAN Controller and Ultra Wide
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SCSI Controller which are not on AlphaPC 164BX motherboard.
The size of AlphaPC 164BX motherboard's L3 cache is 2MB.
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The size of AlphaPC 164UX motherboard's L3 cache is 2MB or 4MB.
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Except the above, AlphaPC 164UX motherboard and 164BX motherboard are
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the same.
The following sections are about AlphaPC 164UX motherboard only.
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Audience
This manual is intended for system designers and others who use the AlphaPC
164UX motherboard to design or evaluate computer systems based on the Samsung
Alpha 21164 microprocessor and the Digital Semiconductor 21174 core logic chip.
Scope
This manual describes the features, configuration, functional operation, and inter-
faces of the AlphaPC 164UX motherboard. This manual does not include specific
bus specifications (for example, PCI or ISA buses). Additional information is avail-
able in the AlphaPC 164UX schematics, program source files, and the appropriate
vendor and IEEE specifications. See Appendix C for information on how to order
related documentation and obtain additional technical support.
Preface
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