DEC Documentation Reference List

This list of DEC documentation and documentation references has been compiled by me, Chris Demetriou. It describes documents that I've found useful, or just found, while porting NetBSD to DEC's Alpha-based workstations (see the NetBSD/alpha web pages for more information about that port) and during other system hacking experiences. It is in no way meant to be be complete, and may not even be useful to you. However, I hope that it is. If you've additions, corrections, or comments, please send them to me, cgd@NetBSD.ORG.

The documents that are provided here in machine-usable form are undoubtedly copyright by Digital Equipment Corp., but I've been told that I can do whatever I want with them, including give out copies to the world. Note that many, if not all, of the documents presented here in PostScript form can be found one one of DEC's WWW servers. I provide them here for easy reference (because some of them are hard to find there), and so that when DEC decides to stop distributing them the public will still have access to them.

Organization

This document list is sorted by topic, and then by document order number. Documents for which I don't have a order number appear at the bottom of their sections, sorted alphabetically by title. Where possible, other potentially useful information is included so that people can find what they're looking for without having to download the complete document set. Typically, descriptions are typed in verbatim from the documents themselves. Some documents also include revision information and my own comments.

For documents which are available on-line in this archive, file information (such as file name, file size, and the last time the document was modified in the archive) are also included where possible. To download a document, select the file name link. A file's name is a good indication of the type of its contents; gzipped text files have names ending with .txt.gz, gzipped PostScript files have names ending with .ps.gz, etc.

Where possible, I've tried to keep both current and older revisions of documents on-line, so that users can more easily find changes in specifications and bugs in the old manuals which have been causing them problems. When a document is superseded by a newer version, there is usually a comment in the document's revision information entry pointing to the newer version.

Document Categories

Alpha Architecture and Software Documentation

General Architecture Information

Alpha AXP Architecture Handbook (Version 2)
DEC order number: EC-QD2KA-TE
File: ec-qd2ka-te.ps.gz

The on-line version of Alpha Architecture Reference Manual (Second Edition). Does not OS-specific PALcode documentation or console interface documentation.

Alpha Architecture Reference Manual (First Edition)
DEC order number: EY-L520E-DP

This is the authoritative reference on the new 64-bit RISC architecture of Digital Equipment Corporation. Written by the engineers who developed the Alpha specifications, this book contains complete descriptions of the common architecture required for all implementations and the interface required to support the OSF/1 and OpenVMS operating systems.

Revision information: Superseded by Alpha AXP Architecture Reference Manual (Second Edition).

My comments: Not very complete or accurate in some areas (PALcode switching, interrupt and machine check handling). Good (canonical) description of the instruction set.

Alpha Architecture Reference Manual (Second Edition)
DEC order number: EY-T132E-DP

This is the authoritative reference on the Alpha AXP 64-bit RISC architecture of Digital Equipment Corporation. Written by the engineers who developed the Alpha specifications, Alpha AXP Architecture Reference Manual, Second Edition, contains a complete description of the common architecture required of all implementations and describes the interfaces to support the OpenVMS, DEC OSF/1, and Windows NT Alpha operating systems.

Revision information: Supersedes Alpha Architecture Reference Manual (First Edition).

My comments: Much more complete and accurate than the first edition. A must-have for any low-level Alpha hacker.

Alpha AXP System Reference Manual
My comments: Apparently the holy grail to be sought after if you want information about low-level Alpha hardware and software. It's where all those things that are supposedly "architected" are documented. I've never seen this manual, but have heard claims of its existence. It's apparently under non-disclosure (and is apparently numbered).

Calling Conventions and Binary Interfaces

DEC OSF/1 Assembly Language Programmer's Guide
DEC order number: AA-PS31B-TE

This manual describes the assembly language supported by the DEC OSF/1 Alpha AXP compiler systems, its syntax rules, and how to write some assembly programs.

DEC OSF/1 Calling Standard for AXP Systems
DEC order number: AA-PY8AB-TE

The DEC OSF/1 Calling Standard for AXP Systems defines the requirements, mechanisms, and conventions used in the DEC OSF/1 interface that support procedure calls for DEC OSF/1 on AXP systems.

PALcode

Answers to Common Questions about PALcode for Alpha AXP Systems
DEC order number: EC-N0647-72
File: ec-n0647-72.ps.gz

PALcode for Alpha AXP Microprocessors
DEC order number: EC-N0660-72

This guide explains how to use the Privileged Architecture Library code (PALcode) to customize DECchip 21064, 21064A, 21066, and 21068 components to meet a variety of hardware and software application needs.

My comments: Thin, but interesting. Details important-to-know facts about handling machine-checks (using the MCES IPR), and about switching PALcode.

PALcode for Alpha Microprocessors System Design Guide
DEC order number: EC-QFGLB-TE
File: ec-qfglb-te.ps.gz

This guide explains how to use the Privileged Architecture Library code (PALcode) to customize Alpha 21064, 21064A, 21066, 21066A, 21068, and 21164 microprocessor components to meet a variety of hardware and software application needs.

My comments: Looks like it might replace PALcode for Alpha AXP Microprocessors (EC-N0660-72).

Alpha System Documentation

DEC 3000 Family

DEC 3000 300/400/500/600/700/800/900 AXP Models System Programmer's Manual
DEC order number: EK-D3SYS-PM
File: ek-d3sys-pm.ps.gz

This manual describes the behavior of the DEC 3000 AXP architecture as it pertains to writing system-level software, such as operating systems and drivers.

This manual describes the behavior of the 300, 300L, 300X, 300LX, 400, 400S, 500, 500S, 500X, 600, 600S, 700, 800, 800S, and 900 models.

Revision information: Updated March, 1994. Old revision didn't include the 3000/700 and 3000/900 models; not important, as they're apparently programatically the same as the 600 and 800 models, respectively.

My comments: This book tells the nitty gritty details about the DEC 3000 family: what hardware the machines have, where and how to talk to it, how the boot process works, what's in the PROMs, and so on. Of course, some information is unclear, some is missing, and there are bugs; life is tough for a system hacker. Mandatory if you're going to be writing an OS for or porting an OS to the DEC 3000 family.

DECpc AXP 150 (Jensen/KN121)

PB22H-KB System Module Hardware Reference Information
DEC order number: EK-A0638-TD
File: ek-a0638-td.pdf.gz

This manual gives hardware information for the PB22H-KB System Module.

Revision information: Final Draft.

My comments: This manual covers the Alpha-based EISA-bus system also known as the Jensen, DECpc AXP 150, DEC 2000/300, KN121, and PB22H-KB. This manual appears to provide the essential programming information for the DECpc AXP systems, including a description of the on-board devices, I/O addresses, and interrupt control system. A must-have if you're porting an OS to or writing an OS for the DECpc AXP systems.

AlphaServer 8200 and AlphaServer 8400

DWLPA and DWLPB PCI Adapter Technical Manual
DEC order number: EK-DWLPX-TM
File: ek-dwlpx-tm.ps.gz

This manual describes the hardware of the PCI I/O subsystem in AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 systems. It discusses the operations of the DWLPA and DWLPB PCI adapters, and provides detailed information on the subsystem registers. The manual is intended for technical professionals such as operating system programmers and customer service engineers.

AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual Supplement: Memory
DEC order number: EK-MS7CC-TS
File: ek-ms7cc-ts.ps.gz

This document is a supplement to the AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual (EK-T8030-TM). It discusses the specific features of the 4-Gbyte MS7CC-GA memory module. A maximum of sevel MS7CC-GA memory modules can be configured in a system, offering a total memory capacity of 28 gigabytes.

AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual
DEC order number: EK-T8030-TM
File: ek-t8030-tm.ps.gz

The Digital AlphaServer 8200 and 8400 systems are designed around the DECchip 21164 CPU. The TLSB is the system bus that supports nine nodes in the 8400 system and five nodes in the 8200 system. The AlphaServer 8400 can be configured with up to six single or dual processor CPU modules (KN7CC), seven memory modules (MS7CC), and three I/O modules (KFTHA and KFTIA). One slot is dedicated to I/O and is normally occupied by the integrated I/O module (KFTIA) that supports PCI bus, XMI, and Futurebus+ adapters. All other nodes can be interchangeably configured for CPU or memory modules. The AlphaServer 8200 can be configured with up to three CPU modules, three memory modules, and three I/O modules.

Revision information: This document is supplemented by AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual Supplement: Memory (EK-MS7CC-TS) and AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual Supplement: CPU (EK-T8030-TS).

AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual Supplement: CPU
DEC order number: EK-T8030-TS
File: ek-t8030-ts.ps.gz

The KN7CE CPU is based on a 440 MHz enhanced version of the Alpha 21164 microprocessor. Design changes on the KN7CE enable it to support Memory Channel and deliver higher performance. The AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual (EK-T8030-TM) provides a full description of the CPU module. This document highlights the differences between the KN7CE and its two predecessors, and supplements the information in the AlphaServer 8200/8400 System Technical Manual.

AXPpci 33

Digital AXPpci 33 Alpha PC Motherboard OEM Design Guide
DEC order number: EK-AXPCI-DG
File: ek-axpci-dg.ps.gz

This guide supplies reference, configuration, and installation information for the Digital AXPpci 33 Alpha PC motherboard.

AXPpci 33 Information for Developers: Address Map
File: axppci33_ref_address.txt.gz

AXPpci 33 Information for Developers: Controllers
File: axppci33_ref_controllers.txt.gz

AXPpci 33 Information for Developers: CPU
File: axppci33_ref_cpu.txt.gz

AXPpci 33 Information for Developers: Interrupts
File: axppci33_ref_interrupts.txt.gz

AXPpci 33 Information for Developers: Memory
File: axppci33_ref_memory.txt.gz

Multia (UDB)

Multia MultiClient Desktop Service Information
DEC order number: EK-MULTS-IN
File: ek-mults-in.ps.gz

This guide describes how to troubleshoot and service the Multia MultiClient Desktop. The guide covers Alpha- and Intel-based models.

AlphaStation 200/400 Series

AlphaStation 200/400 Series Technical Information
DEC order number: EK-PCDSA-TI
File: ek-pcdsa-ti.pdf.gz

This information is intended for VARs (value-added resellers), ISVs, and other system users or service providers who are configuring their own systems or adding features to existing AlphaStation 200/400 Series systems.

Revision information: April 1995.

AlphaStation 600 Series

AlphaStation 600 Series Technical Reference Information
DEC order number: EK-AS800-RM
File: ek-as800-rm.pdf.gz

The purpose of this manual is to provide programming information that will assist system programmers in writing AlphaStation 600 System support code for their operating system.

Revision information: July 1995. This is a new manual.

AlphaServer 2100 (Sable)

Sable CPU Module Specification
File: sable_cpu.ps.gz

This document describes the functional and physical characteristics of the Sable System (AlphaServer 2100) CPU module. The Sable System is an implementation of the Digital Alpha AXP Architecture and uses the DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064-A275 processor chips.

Revision information: Revision 1.1 - 5 August 1994

Sable IO Specification
File: sable_io.ps.gz

This document describes the Sable (AlphaServer 2100) I/O internal subsystem modules. This includes the Motherboard module, which is also the backplane of the Sable system, the Standard I/O module, and the Remote I/O module. All three modules are required for all Sable systems.

Revision information: Revision 1.3

Digital Semiconductor Chip Documentation

General Information

Ethernet Address ROM Programming: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-N3214-72
File: ec-n3214-72.ps.gz

This application note provides information necessary to program the Ethernet address ROM.

Revision information: Preliminary.

SPICE Models for Alpha AXP Microprocessors and Peripheral Chips: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QA4XA-TE
File: ec-qa4xa-te.ps.gz

This application note provides information for design engineers who conduct Level 3 SPICE simulations of Alpha AXP microprocessors and peripheral chips.

Revision information: This document is superseded by EC-QA4XB-TE, which is in turn superseded by EC-QA4XC-TE.

SPICE Models for Alpha Microprocessors and Peripheral Chips: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QA4XC-TE
File: ec-qa4xc-te.ps.gz

This application note provides pin-to-model reference tables for Alpha microprocessors and peripheral chips. This application note is for design engineers who conduct Level 3 SPICE simulations of Alpha microprocessors and peripheral chips.

Revision information: This document supersedes EC-QA4XB-TE, which in turn supersedes EC-QA4XA-TE.

Digital Semiconductor PCI Ethernet Driver Information Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QF57B-TE
File: ec-qf57b-te.ps.gz

This information sheet provides answers about obtaining the DECchip 21040/DECchip 21041/DECchip 21140 unified device driver (DC21x4) executables and source.

DECchip 21030

DECchip 21030 PCI Graphics Accelerator Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-N0683-72
File: ec-n0683-72.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21030 PCI Graphics Accelerator.

My comments: Contains all of the necessary information for writing a device driver for 21030-based PCI video boards except for RAMDAC programming information.

DECchip 21040

DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-N0280-72
File: ec-n0280-72.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI.

Revision information: Preliminary; April 1994. This version supersedes the January 1994 version.

DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-N0281-72
File: ec-n0281-72.ps.gz

Revision information: April 1994. Superseded by DECchip 21040 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief (EC-QH0PA-TE).

DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-N0752-72
File: ec-n0752-72.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller.

My comments: Contains much of the necessary information for writing a device driver for the 21040-based PCI ethernet boards.

Connecting the DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN Controller to the Network: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QE4MA-TE
File: ec-qe4ma-te.ps.gz

This application note provides information necessary to implement network connections to the DECchip 21040 Ethernet LAN controller. Connections can be made to CPUs with a direct connection to an onboard peripheral component interconnect (PCI) local bus, or to CPUs without a direct PCI connection by using a bus-to-bus interface.

DECchip 21040 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QH0PA-TE
File: ec-qh0pa-te.ps.gz

Revision information: March 1995

DECchip 21041

DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QAWVA-TE
File: ec-qawva-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QAWWA-TE
File: ec-qawwa-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Preliminary

DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QAWXA-TE
File: ec-qawxa-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Preliminary

DECchip 21041 DC1017-BA Errata (Revision 1.0)
DEC order number: EC-QD2MA-TE
File: ec-qd2ma-te.ps.gz

This document contains errata for the DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller (revision DC1017-BA). It describes the following anomalies with this chip and offers workarounds to allow system designers and driver developers to use the DECchip 21041 successfully: Receive Watchdog Interrupt, Capture-Effect Algorithm, Auto-Negotiation Support, Underflow Reporting.

Connecting the DECchip 21041 PCI Ethernet LAN Controller to the Network: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QJBWA-TE
File: ec-qjbwa-te.ps.gz

This application note provides information necessary to implement network connections to the 21041 Ethernet LAN controller. Connections can be made to CPUs with a direct connection to an onboard peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus, or to CPUs without a direct PCI connection by using a bus-to-bus interface.

Using the DECchip 21041 with Boot ROM, Serial ROM, and External Register: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QJLGA-TE
File: ec-qjlga-te.ps.gz

This application note provides information necessary to implement connections between the DECchip 21041 Ethernet LAN controller and boot ROM, serial ROM, and external register. It also describes a connection of several chips sharing one serial ROM and the format of the serial ROM programming.

DECchip 21041 Features
File: 21041_features.ps.gz

This memo lists the 21041 features. It describes in detail each feature in terms of pinout, system configuration, and software interface.

DECchip 21050

DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-Q9XVB-TE
File: ec-q9xvb-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register descriptions) for the DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge.

Revision information: This document supersedes the DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Data Sheet, EC-Q9XVA-TE.

DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-Q9Y0B-TE
File: ec-q9y0b-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21050 Purchase Letter
DEC order number: EC-Q9Y2A-TE
File: ec-q9y2a-te.ps.gz

Informs 21050 buyers that they probably need to upgrade their system BIOS.

DECchip 21050 PCI-PCI Bridge Hardware Implementation: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-Q9Y3A-TE
File: ec-q9y3a-te.ps.gz

This application note presents guidelines for hardware implementation of the DECchip 21050.

DECchip 21050 PCI-PCI Bridge Configuration: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-Q9Y4A-TE
File: ec-q9y4a-te.ps.gz

This application note presents guidelines for configuration of the DECchip 21050 in a system.

DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Data Sheet Update
DEC order number: EC-QDF0A-TE
File: ec-qdf0a-te.ps.gz

This document provides updated information for the ECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Data Sheet, EC-Q9XVA-TE.

DECchip 21050 Pass-Two Errata List
File: 21050_pass2_errata.txt.gz

DECchip 21052

DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QHUQA-TE
File: ec-qhuqa-te.ps.gz

Revision information: May 1995

DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QHURA-TE
File: ec-qhura-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register descriptions) for the DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge.

DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Hardware Implementation: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QLZAA-TE
File: ec-qlzaa-te.ps.gz

This application note presents guidelines for hardware implementation of the DECchip 21052.

DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Configuration: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QLZBA-TE
File: ec-qlzba-te.ps.gz

This application note presents guidelines for the configuration of the DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge in a system.

DECchip 21052 Purchase Letter
DEC order number: EC-QM6SA-TE
File: ec-qm6sa-te.ps.gz

Informs 21052 buyers that they probably need to upgrade their system BIOS.

DECchip 21052 Revision B Triton Interoperability Problem Letter
DEC order number: EC-QPJHA-TE
File: ec-qpjha-te.ps.gz

Details an interoperability problem between DECchip 21052 Revision B and Intel's Triton core logic chipset.

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A

DECchip 21064A Alpha Microprocessor Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-N0698-72
File: ec-n0698-72.ps.gz

DECchip 21064A-233, -275 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-N0699-72
File: ec-n0699-72.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register and instruction summaries) for the 233MHz and 275MHz versions of the DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP Microprocessor.

Revision information: Preliminary. This document is updated by DECchip 21064A-233, -275 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet Update, EC-QDQVA-TE

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP Microprocessors Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-Q9ZUA-TE
File: ec-q9zua-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (pinouts, electrical and mechanical information, register and instruction descriptions) for the DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP Microprocessors.

Revision information: Preliminary. This document is updated by DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP Microprocessors Hardware Reference Manual Update, EC-QD2RA-TE

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP Microprocessors Hardware Reference Manual Update
DEC order number: EC-QD2RA-TE
File: ec-qd2ra-te.ps.gz

This document provides updated information for the DECchip 21064 and DECchip 61064A Alpha AXP Microprocessors Hardware Reference Manual, EC-Q9ZUA-TE.

DECchip 21064-150, -166, -200 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet Update
DEC order number: EC-QDQUA-TE
File: ec-qdqua-te.ps.gz

This document provides updated information for the DECchip 21064-150, -166, -200 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet, EB-N0136-72.

DECchip 21064A-233, -275 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet Update
DEC order number: EC-QDQVA-TE
File: ec-qdqva-te.ps.gz

This document provides updated information for the DECchip 21064A-233, -275 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet.

DECchip 21066 and DECchip 21068

DECchip 21066 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-N0617-72
File: ec-n0617-72.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register and instruction summaries) for the DECchip 21066 Alpha AXP Microprocessor.

DECchip 21068 Alpha AXP Microprocessor Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-N0627-72
File: ec-n0627-72.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register and instruction summaries) for the DECchip 21068 Alpha AXP Microprocessor.

Alpha 21066, 21066A, and 21068 Microprocessors Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QC4GA-TE
File: ec-qc4ga-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (pinouts, electrical and mechanical information, register and instruction descriptions) for the Alpha 21066, 21066A, and 21068 Microprocessors.

Alpha 21066 Microprocessor Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QH0KA-TE
File: ec-qh0ka-te.ps.gz

Alpha 21068 Microprocessor Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QH0LA-TE
File: ec-qh0la-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21071 and DECchip 21072

DECchip 21071 and DECchip 21072 Core Logic Chipsets Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-N0637-72
File: ec-n0637-72.ps.gz

DECchip 21071 and DECchip 21072 Core Logic Chipsets Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QAEMA-TE
File: ec-qaema-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, programming information) for the DECchip 21071 and DECchip 21072 Core Logic Chipsets.

DECchip 21130

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QD2NA-TE
File: ec-qd2na-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Technical Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QD2QC-TE
File: ec-qd2qc-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator.

DECchip 21130 BIOS: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QHV5B-TE
File: ec-qhv5b-te.ps.gz

This application note provides important information about the DECchip 21130 video BIOS. BIOS and system engineers can use this application note to design the DECchip 21130 into a PC motherboard or PC add-in card.

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Compatible Memory Devices: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QLEGB-TE
File: ec-qlegb-te.ps.gz

This application note provides a list of EDO and non-EDO DRAM devices that have been tested and qualified for use with the DECchip 21130 Integrated Graphics/Video Accelerator. When the device is revised, all the parts listed will be retested and this document will be updated. As new DRAMs become available from suppliers, we will test them and issue new qualification reports. Graphics hardware and systems engineers can use this application note to design graphics controllers or motherboard-based graphics subsystems using the DECchip 21130.

DECchip 21140

21140 Fast Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI
File: 21140_is.txt.gz

Description of the 21140 Fast Ethernet LAN Controller for PCI.

Connecting the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller to the Network: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QAR2A-TE
File: ec-qar2a-te.ps.gz

This document describes how to implement system and network connections to the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Preliminary.

DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QC0AB-TE
File: ec-qc0ab-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QC0BB-TE
File: ec-qc0bb-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Preliminary.

DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual Update
DEC order number: EC-QC0CA-U1
File: ec-qc0ca-u1.ps.gz

This document provideds updated information for the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual, EC-QC0CA-TE.

DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QC0CB-TE
File: ec-qc0cb-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Preliminary. Supsersedes the DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual (EC-QC0CA-TE).

DECchip 21140A

DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QN7MA-TE
File: ec-qn7ma-te.ps.gz

Revision information: October 1995. This document is superseded by Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief, EC-QN7MB-TE.

Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QN7MB-TE
File: ec-qn7mb-te.ps.gz

Revision information: January 1996. This document supersedes DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief, EC-QN7MA-TE.

DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QN7NB-TE
File: ec-qn7nb-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Superseded by Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual, EC-QN7NC-TE.

Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QN7NC-TE
File: ec-qn7nc-te.ps.gz

Reference manual (programming information) for the Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Superseded by DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Hardware Reference Manual, EC-QN7NB-TE.

DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QN7PA-TE
File: ec-qn7pa-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Superseded by Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet, EC-QN7PB-TE.

Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QN7PB-TE
File: ec-qn7pb-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the Digital Semiconductor 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

Revision information: Supersedes DECchip 21140A PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet, EC-QN7PA-TE.

DECchip 21142

DECchip 21142 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QPNTA-TE
File: ec-qpnta-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21142 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QPNUA-TE
File: ec-qpnua-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications) for the DECchip 21142 PCI Fast Ethernet LAN Controller.

DECchip 21164

Alpha 21164 Microprocessor Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QAENB-TE
File: ec-qaenb-te.ps.gz

Alpha 21164 Microprocessor Data Sheet
DEC order number: EC-QAEPB-TE
File: ec-qaepb-te.ps.gz

Data sheet (pinouts, electrical and mechanical specifications, register and instruction summaries) for the Alpha 21164 Microprocessor.

Revision information: This document supersedes the Alpha 21164 Microprocessor Data Sheet EC-QAEPA-TE.

Alpha 21164 Microprocessor Hardware Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QAEQB-TE
File: ec-qaeqb-te.ps.gz

Hardware reference manual (function interfaces and programming information) for the Alpha 21164 Microprocessor.

21164 Microprocessor Pipe/Block Flow Diagram
File: ec-qaeqb-te_foldout.ps.gz

21164 Microprocessor Pipe/Block Flow Diagram. This is a fold-out section in the printed version of Alpha 21164 Microprocessor Hardware Reference Manual (EC-QAEQB-TE).

DECchip 21171

DECchip 21171 Core Logic Chipset Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-QC3EB-TE
File: ec-qc3eb-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21171 Core Logic Chipset Technical Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QE18A-TE
File: ec-qe18a-te.ps.gz

This document is a support and reference document for using the Alpha 21164 microprocessor to design uniprocessor systems.

Revision information: This document is supserseded by DECchip 21171 Core Logic Chipset Technical Reference Manual (EC-QE18B-TE).

DECchip 21171 Core Logic Chipset Technical Reference Manual
DEC order number: EC-QE18B-TE
File: ec-qe18b-te.ps.gz

This document is a support and reference document for using the Alpha 21164 microprocessor to design uniprocessor systems.

Revision information: Preliminary. This document supersedes DECchip 21171 Core Logic Chipset Technical Reference Manual (EC-QE18A-TA).

Digital Semiconductor Evaluation Board Documentation

General Information

Warranty Agreement for DECchip Evaluation Board Kits
DEC order number: EC-N2758-72
File: ec-n2758-72.ps.gz

Alpha Microprocessor Evaluation Board System Configuration and Windows NT 3.5 Installation Guide
DEC order number: EC-QD2YA-TE
File: ec-qd2ya-te.ps.gz

This document describes how to configure and Alpha microprocessor evaluation board system and install Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5 and Windows NT Server 3.5.

Alpha SRM Console for Alpha Microprocessor Evaluation Boards User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-QK8DC-TE
File: ec-qk8dc-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21040 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21040 PCI Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-N0753-72
File: ec-n0753-72.ps.gz

Revision information: Preliminary.

DECchip 21040 PCI Evaluation Board Read Me First
DEC order number: EC-N3103-72
File: ec-n3103-72.ps.gz

DECchip 21040 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QECAA-TE
File: ec-qecaa-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21041 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21041 PCI Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-QD2LA-TE
File: ec-qd2la-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21041 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QHUYA-TE
File: ec-qhuya-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21041 Evaluation Board Parts/Vendor List
DEC order number: EC-QHUZA-TE
File: ec-qhuza-te.txt.gz

DECchip 21050 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21050 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-Q9Y1A-TE
File: ec-q9y1a-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21050 PCI to PCI Bridge Evaluation Board Vendor Parts List
DEC order number: EC-QA5RA-TE
File: ec-qa5ra-te.txt.gz

DECchip 21050 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QAL8A-TE
File: ec-qal8a-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21052 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21052 PCI-to-PCI Bridge Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-QKHJA-TE
File: ec-qkhja-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21052 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QM6TA-TE
File: ec-qm6ta-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21052 PCI to PCI Bridge Evaluation Board Vendor Parts List
DEC order number: EC-QM6UA-TE
File: ec-qm6ua-te.txt.gz

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A PCI Evaluation Board

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP PCI Evaluation Board Product Brief
DEC order number: EC-N0639-72
File: ec-n0639-72.ps.gz

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A Alpha AXP PCI Evaluation Board Users' Guide
DEC order number: EC-N0640-72
File: ec-n0640-72.ps.gz

DECchip 21064 and DECchip 21064A PCI Evaluation Board Design Package Read Me First
DEC order number: EC-QCJGA-TE
File: ec-qcjga-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21130 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-QHV0B-TE
File: ec-qhv0b-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Evaluation Board Read Me First
DEC order number: EC-QHV1B-TE
File: ec-qhv1b-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21130 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QHV2A-TE
File: ec-qhv2a-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21130 Evaluation Board Parts/Vendor List
DEC order number: EC-QHV3A-TE
File: ec-qhv3a-te.txt.gz

DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Evaluation Board Design Example: An Application Note
DEC order number: EC-QHV4B-TE
File: ec-qhv4b-te.ps.gz

This application note describes the DECchip 21130 evaluation board (EB130) design. PCI graphics designers and manufacturers can use this note when designing with the DECchip 21130 PCI Integrated Graphics and Video Accelerator Chip.

DECchip 21140 Evaluation Board

DECchip 21140 Evaluation Board Schematics
DEC order number: EC-QBTJA-TE
File: ec-qbtja-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21140 PCI Fast Ethernet Evaluation Board User's Guide
DEC order number: EC-QD2SA-TE
File: ec-qd2sa-te.ps.gz

DECchip 21140 PCI Evaluation Board Vendor Parts List
DEC order number: EC-QEKUB-TE
File: ec-qekub-te.txt.gz

DECstation (MIPS) System Documentation

DECstation 3100 Desktop Workstation Functional Specification (Revision 1.3)
File: DS3100.ps.gz

This is the functional specification for the DECstation 3100/2100 desktop workstations.

DS5000/200 KN02 System Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.3)
File: DS5000_200_spec.ps.gz

This document is the functional specification of the DS5000/200 KN02 system module.

My comments: This table of contents for this document is in a separate file, DS5000/200 KN02 System Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.3) Table of Contents.

DS5000/200 KN02 System Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.3) Table of Contents
File: DS5000_200_toc.ps.gz

This document is the table of contents for the DS5000/200 KN02 System Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.3).

TURBOchannel Documentation

General Information

TURBOchannel Hardware Specification
DEC order number: EK-369AA-OD
File: ek-369aa-od.ps.gz

My comments: Figures 1-3 and 1-10 are in separate files.

TURBOchannel Hardware Specification (Figure 1-3)
DEC order number: EK-369AA-OD_fig_1-3
File: ek-369aa-od_fig_1-3.ps.gz

Figure 1-3 from TURBOchannel Hardware Specification

TURBOchannel Hardware Specification (Figure 1-10)
DEC order number: EK-369AA-OD_fig_1-10
File: ek-369aa-od_fig_1-10.ps.gz

Figure 1-10 from TURBOchannel Hardware Specification

TURBOchannel System Parameters
DEC order number: EK-TCAAB-SP
File: ek-tcaab-sp.ps.gz

TURBOchannel Firmware Specification
DEC order number: EK-TCAAD-FS
File: ek-tcaad-fs.ps.gz

TURBOchannel Interface ASIC Functional Specification
File: TcIA_spec1.0.ps.gz

This document defines the functional specification for the TURBOchannel Interface ASIC. The TcIA is a general purpose ASIC designed for use in TURBOchannel options modules.

Option Boards

PMAG-BA TURBOchannel Color Frame Buffer Functional Specification (Revision 1.2)
File: tc_cfb.ps.gz

This is the functional specification for PMAG-BA module.

PMAD-AA TURBOchannel Ethernet Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.2)
File: tc_ether.ps.gz

This is the functional specification for the PMAD-AA Ethernet module.

PMAZ-AA TURBOchannel SCSI Module Functional Specification (Revision 1.2)
File: tc_scsi.ps.gz

This is the functional specification for the PMAZ-AA SCSI Module.

Futurebus+ Documentation

Futurebus+ Handbook for Digital Systems
DEC order number: EC-H1363-41
File: ec-h1363-41.ps.gz

This handbook is a design guide for developers of Futurebus+ modules intended for use in Digital Equipment Corporation systems. Module designers, system integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and end users of Digital products should find this handbook useful.

My comments: Note that some pages in the preface are out of order.

How VME is moving to Futurebus+
File: fbus_to_vme.ps.gz

An article by Mark Woodbury of Digital Equipment Corporation, describing Futurebus+/VME64 Bridges.

ACCESS.bus Documentation

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Front Section)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_0_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the first part of a six-part document

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Section 1: Hardware Specification)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_1_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the second part of a six-part document

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Section 2: Base Protocol Specification)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_2_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the third part of a six-part document

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Section 3: Locator Device Protocol Specification)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_3_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the fourth part of a six-part document

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Section 4: Keyboard Device Protocol Specification)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_4_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the fifth part of a six-part document

ACCESS.bus Hardware and Protocol Specifications - Version 2.0 (Section 5: Device Protocol Specification)
File: A.bus_spec_sec_5_v2_0.ps.gz

My comments: This is the last part of a six-part document

SCSI Documentation

Guide to Writing Device Drivers for the ULTRIX SCSI/CAM Architecture Interface
DEC order number: AA-PN5HA-TE
File: aa-pn5ha-te.ps.gz

This manual describes the SCSI/CAM Architecture interfaces. It also describes how to write device drivers for the SCSI/CAM implementation.

Small Computer System Interface: A Developer's Guide
DEC order number: EK-SCSIS-SP
File: ek-scsis-sp.ps.gz

This guide defines Digital Equipment Corporation's implementation of the American National Standard for Information Systems--Small Computer System Interface-2 (SCSI-2) specification. It defines the mechanical, electrical, and functional requirements for interconnecting small computers and intelligent peripheral devices.

This guide is not intended to replace the SCSI-2 specification, but rather to specity which options of the SCSI-2 specification must be implemented, and to impose additional restrictions when necessary.


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