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| Alpha up2000+ mobo - 2x 833mhz CPUs - 2GB RAM |
Posted by: wood_e on 2008-12-10 10:55:51
I just got this from ISU's surplus store for $10
Specs:
2x Alpha 833mhz CPus
2GB EEC RAM
What the heck can I do with this thing?
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Posted by: Anonymous Freak on 2008-12-10 11:15:44
Not a bad setup.
You can install Linux, BSD, or Windows NT 4.0.
I've been trying to find an Alpha to add to my collection.
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Posted by: porter on 2008-12-10 11:25:49
I have Tru64 on my AlphaStation. 🙂
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Posted by: wood_e on 2008-12-10 11:31:58
I'm going to try and do something with it tonight... maybe try to power it on.
Still have no idea what I need to get this running
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Posted by: porter on 2008-12-10 11:55:39
Still have no idea what I need to get this running First job would be see if it actually power up into some recognizeable state.
Then see what kind of a BIOS it has. See if it is ARC or SRM.
This may be a good start... http://unix.com.ua/orelly/linux/run/appc_03.htm
My Alpha can also use the serial port as a console, so if you see nothing on the screen, try those.
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Posted by: Charlieman on 2008-12-10 12:47:01
You can install Linux, BSD, or Windows NT 4.0. Perhaps even Windows 2000 RC1:
http://www.alphant.com/articles/windows2000.html
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Posted by: porter on 2008-12-10 12:55:38
I would only consider putting NT on an alpha if I could get hold of Visual C++ 4.0 with Alpha support. Similar with PowerPC.
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Posted by: ChristTrekker on 2008-12-10 12:59:09
Whoa...heck of a nice machine for $10. I had to lay out $25 for my much slower ANS.
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Posted by: wood_e on 2008-12-10 16:20:01
Well I've run into a dilemma
I don't have the right PSU as shown here in the mobo:
http://www.alphalinux.org/wiki/images/c/c1/UP2000%2B-highlighted.jpg
Notice the rail next to the molex connector to the right of the ATX connector.
I don't have a full ATX case either...
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Posted by: porter on 2008-12-10 17:23:28
I don't have the right PSU as shown here in the mobo: As long as you have the voltage and amperage available you could knock something up with appropriate connectors.
I don't have a full ATX case either... I'm sure the dumpster will provide, else nail all the bits to a plank of wood.
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Posted by: redrouteone on 2008-12-10 21:11:50
Sweet. I wonder if it can run VMS.
Looks like it might.
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Posted by: quinterro on 2008-12-11 04:44:33
Stupid question:
What kind of RAM does an Alpha box use? I know where one is but it has no memory.
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Posted by: wood_e on 2008-12-11 06:34:36
This Alpha mobo has PC100 ECC RAM
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Posted by: techfury90 on 2008-12-11 11:41:45
Stupid question:
What kind of RAM does an Alpha box use? I know where one is but it has no memory. It varies wildly on the model. Some use PC100, some use ECC EDO, some use proprietary sticks.
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Posted by: Temetka on 2008-12-14 15:22:10
What a sweet machine!
I had a 533MHz Alpha box back in the day.
I hope you can get this one running!
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