Preface; Purpose Of This Manual; Intended Audience - DEC Digital Alpha VME 4/224 User Manual

Purpose of this Manual

This manual describes the Digital Alpha VME 4 module. It provides configuration
and installation procedures and describes the module's built-in features, including
the console code and diagnostics.

Intended Audience

This manual is for OEM system integrators who have extensive knowledge of
single-board computers (SBCs). Their task is to integrate Digital Alpha VME 4
modules into their own systems. The system integrators need information about
the Digital Alpha VME 4 module's physical and environmental specifications
and performance. They also need information, such as register descriptions, to
program the module.
A secondary audience consists of manufacturing technicians who install the
module and field technicians who diagnose problems and replace modules.
This manual does not explain how to use specific operating system programming
interfaces. For this information, see the appropriate operating system
documentation.
Structure of this Manual
This manual consists of 13 chapters, an appendix, and an index.
• Chapter 1, Product Overview, provides a general product description, lists
product features and functional specifications, and identifies physical and
environmental requirements.
• Chapter 2, Installation Procedures, explains how to unpack and install the
Digital Alpha VME 4 module. This chapter also introduces diagnostics and
troubleshooting and provides repair and warranty information.

Preface

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