starship multia

This document, produced by Starship Computer Company, serves as a comprehensive guide for new owners of the DEC Alpha Multia 166mhz computer.

It covers essential topics such as upgrading the system's firmware and provides detailed, step-by-step installation instructions for operating systems like Red Hat Linux 4.0 and Windows NT 4.0, including partitioning, boot configuration, and optional X-Windows setup. The guide also outlines other compatible operating systems (DEC UNIX 4.0, NET BSD 1.12), detailing their minimum requirements and noting that many require a high degree of computer knowledge for setup. Troubleshooting tips for common issues like "NVRAM" errors and speed optimization for Windows NT 4.0 are also included.

The document introduces Starship Computer Company, its sister company Computer Guys, and its environmental division ABSC, detailing their business scope, products (including specialized Alpha Multia farms for parallel processing and rendering), and services. A price list is included for DEC Alpha Multia systems, memory, hard drives, CD-ROMs, and parallel processing enclosures. Finally, it provides comprehensive hardware specifications, recommendations (e.g., preferring external SCSI drives due to internal heat and power limitations), and support information, clarifying aspects like memory, video capabilities (fixed at 256 colors), and PCMCIA card compatibility. Contact information for support is provided.