Alpha Processor: UP2000 Motherboard

Alpha Processor: UP2000 Motherboard





The UP2000 Motherboard provides a cost-effective solution for the high-performance server market by offering a pace-setting performance alternative to X86 and other RISC platforms. The dual-processor capable motherboard supports Alpha Processor, Inc.'s new standard Alpha Slot B cartridge. Supporting the Alpha 21264 processor at speeds of 667MHz and beyond and 2, 4, or 8MB cache per processor, UP2000 provides an unmatched price/performance solution for the Windows NT and Linux Server and High-end workstation market.



  • Supports up to 2 Alpha 21264 microprocessors utilizing Alpha Slot B cartridge starting at 667MHz
  • Compaq 21272 Core Logic Chipset providing
    • Up to 166 MHz System Memory Bus
    • One 256bit Memory Bus
    • Two PCI Buses: 64bit/33MHz, 32bit/33MHz
  • Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory subsystem supporting:
    • 256MB to 2GB memory with ECC
    • 168-pin registered SDRAM DIMMs
  • External L2 cache in Alpha Slot B cartridge supports:
    • 2MB, 4MB, or 8MB cache, 128bit data path
    • LW Synchronous SRAMs (SSRAMs)
  • PCI bus support (33MHz) :
    • Two 64bit slots and four 32bit slots
    • PCI-to-ISA bridge using an CY82C693UB chip
    • PCI-to-SCSI using Adaptec AIC7891
  • Adaptec AIC7891 supports Ultra2 LVD SCSI
    • Support single-ended device using AIC3860
  • Cypress CY82C693UB provides one shared ISA expansion slot
  • SMC FDC37C669 combination controller chip provides diskette control, two UARTs with modem control, parallel port
  • Dual USB ports
  • 2MB of flash ROM
  • ATX-extended form factor 13"x12"



  • Windows NT (Version 4.0 or later)
  • Linux for Alpha



  • Three Year Warranty



  • UP2000 Quick Start Guide
  • UP2000 Motherboard Windows NT User's Manual



  • AlphaBIOS firmware, which supports installation of Windows NT or Linux



Characteristic Specification
Operating temperature range 5º to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF)
Storage temperature range -35ºC to 85ºC (-31ºF to 185ºF)
Size 30.48cm x 33.02cm (12in x 13in)
Power Requirements 600W ATX Power Supply
+5V 70A +12V 25A +3.3V 50A  
-5V 1.0A -12V 1A +5VSB 850ma Total Continuous Power 500W Max
+5V and +3.3V Total Max 350 Total Peak Power 700W Max



Alpha Processor, Inc.
A Samsung Company
130C Baker Avenue Extension
Concord, MA 01742
Tel: 1-978-318-1100
Fax: 1-978-371-3177
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.alpha-processor.com
http://www.intl.samsungsemi.com

While Alpha Processor, Inc. believes the information in this publication is correct as of the date of publication, it is subject to change without notice. Alpha Processor, Inc. creates this publication and owns its copyright.
© Alpha Processor, Inc. 1999
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 1999
All rights reserved.
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