Manufacturer “E3B”
6 expansions in database
Algor & Algor Pro
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2003 & 2004
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
2145 / 203
    USB interface
  • three USB connectors
  • compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications (but supports only USB 1.1 transfer speeds)
  • all ports are protected against overvoltage and short circuit
  • integrated power management on port by port base
  • implements most of the USB protocol handling completely in hardware
  • internally operates completely in 32 bit
  • shipped with a full license of the Poseidon USB stack
  • integrated 512 kB (Algor Pro: 1 MB) flash ROM to transparently include the USB stack right after cold powerup, boot off USB mass storage devices, use USB mice and keyboards during Early Startup Menu and to include system patches like those from OS3.9
  • Algor Pro can transparently compress the flash ROM contents, increasing the actual capacity to over 1.7 MB
  • 38 pin expansion header for the ethernet module or for serial/parallel port expansions (HyperCom 3i)
    optional 10 Mbit Ethernet module - Norway
  • connects to the 38 pin expansion connector
  • NE2000 compatible chip with integrated 16 kB buffer
  • RJ45 (10BaseT) internal connector
  • DB9 external connector - a DB9 to RJ45 adaptor is supplied
  • network status display by four LEDs
  • SANA II driver
    notes
  • requires at least 68030 @ 25 MHz
  • driver for USB mouse and keyboard (HID devices), parallel interface (printers) and flash card readers (SCSI emulation) are included
Photos
E3B Algor & Algor Pro - front side
front side
Manual

Deneb
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2008
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II, Zorro III, Zorro IV
Autoconfig ID
3643 / 16,18,19,20,243
    USB interface
  • one internal and two external USB ports
  • compatible to USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications
  • supports USB 2.0 highspeed mode (480 Mpbs)
  • DMA possible in Zorro III mode - card implements Zorro III busmaster
  • Super Buster 9 or 11 needed for DMA mode
  • supports PIO (Programmed I/O) operation in Zorro II and III modes
  • Fast Zorro II mode on Winner / ZIV boards
    • Deneb must be placed in one of the two topmost Zorro II slots
    • Fast Zorro II jumper must be set
  • typical data rates:
    • Zorro III: 6 MBbps (PIO) resp. 8 Mbps (DMA)
    • Zorro II: 2 Mbps (only PIO)
    • Fast Zorro II: 3 Mbps (only PIO)
  • overload and short circuit protection for all ports
  • integrated power management
  • 48 MBit FlashROM (4 MB for USB stack, 2 MB for firmware and installation software)
    • ROM can be switched off by jumper (ROMOFF jumper)
    • no media for installation needed (installation possible on diskless systems)
    • USB available from cold boot: USB devices can be used as boot device, HID devices are usable in Early Startup Menu
    • firmware updates
  • FPGA bus interface, can be upgraded via software
  • hardware watchdog (disables FlashROM in case of errors)
  • rescue mode, selectable by jumper (must be set for firmware upgrades)
  • 4 LEDs, showing:
    • FPGA booted (should be always on)
    • Zorro II mode
    • Expansion port activated
    • Rescue mode active
  • 22 pin expansion header for clockport expansions (optional, depends on firmware)
    notes
  • requires at least 68030 @ 25 MHz, compatible with 68030/40/60 and PPC
  • needs Amiga OS 3.1 or higher
  • only PIO mode on Amigs OS 4.0
  • shipped with Poseidon 4.0 OEM USB stack
  • driver for USB mouse and keyboard (HID devices), parallel interface (printers), flash card readers (SCSI emulation) and sound cards are included
Photos
E3B Deneb - front side
front side
Manual
Driver / Installation Disk

Highway
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2002
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro II
Autoconfig ID
2145 / 200
    USB interface
  • four USB connectors
  • compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications (but supports only USB 1.1 transfer speeds)
  • all ports are protected against overvoltage and short circuit
  • integrated power management on port by port base
  • 38 pin expansion header for the ethernet module or for serial/parallel port expansions (HyperCom 3i)
  • high speed clock port
    optional FlashROM module - ROMulus
  • 512 kB flash ROM (256k×16)
  • reprogrammable up to 10.000 times - easy reprogramming by included software
  • software modules are automatically inserted by bootloader
  • can be deactivated at boot time
  • connects to the 38 pin expansion connector
  • passthrough connector for the Norway Ethernet module
    optional 10 Mbit Ethernet module - Norway
  • connects to the 38 pin expansion connector
  • NE2000 compatible chip with integrated 16 kB buffer
  • RJ45 (10BaseT) internal connector
  • DB9 external connector - a DB9 to RJ45 adaptor is supplied
  • network status display by four LEDs
  • SANA II driver
    notes
  • requires at least 68030 @ 25 MHz
  • has problems with RBM Onboard Zorro busboards
Photos
E3B Highway - front side
front side
E3B Highway - front side
front side
E3B Highway - back side
back side
E3B Highway - Norway module front side
Norway module, front side
E3B Highway - Norway module side
Norway module side
Manual
Driver / Installation Disk

Norway
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2002
Amiga
A2000, A3000, A4000
    Ethernet interface
  • connects to the 38 pin expansion connector of the Highway USB interface
  • NE2000 compatible chip with integrated 16 kB buffer
  • RJ45 (10BaseT) internal connector
  • DB9 external connector - a DB9 to RJ45 adaptor is supplied
  • network status display by four LEDs
  • SANA II driver
Photos
E3B Norway - front side
front side
E3B Norway - back side
back side
Manual
Driver / Installation Disk

Subway
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2002
Amiga
A1200
Interface
clock port
    USB interface
  • four USB connectors
  • compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications (but supports only USB 1.1 transfer speeds)
  • all ports are protected against overvoltage and short circuit
  • integrated power management on port by port base
Photos
E3B Subway - front side
front side
Manual

ZorRAM
Manufacturer
E3B, Germany
Date
2010
Amiga
A3000, A4000
Interface
Zorro III
Autoconfig ID
3643 / 32
    memory expansion
  • 128 MB or 256 MB FastRAM, RAM is soldered to the board (not expandable by user)
  • SD-RAM interface
  • Zorro III interface (doesn't work in Zorro II slots)
  • supports DMA (if Buster 11 is installed)
  • asynchronous design
  • memory autoconfiguration
  • board measures 130mm x 55mm, doesn't block rear part of the slot
  • OEM product for Amigakit