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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Order Number: 738718-001[...]

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    Revision History Revision Revision History Date -001 Final version. April 1999 If an FCC decl arat ion of conf orm ity mark ing is pres ent on the board, the f ollowing st at ement applies : FCC Declaration of C onformity This devi c e complies with Part 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operat i on i s subject to the fol l owi ng t wo conditions : (1) this de[...]

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    iii Contents 1 Motherboard Features Feature Summary................................................................................................................ .7 Components ..................................................................................................................... .... 8 Microp rocesso r ..............................[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide iv How to Set Jumpe rs ........................................................................................................... 33 BIOS S etup Con figu ratio n Jumpe r Block ................................................................... 34 USB P ort 0 Configuration Jumper Bl ock (Optional) ...................[...]

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    Contents v 5. Motherboard Support Standoff in a Standard ATX Chassis ........................................... 23 6. Rai sing the So cket Handle ............................................................................................ 24 7. Inserti ng the Pro cessor into th e Socket .............................................................[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide vi[...]

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    7 1 Motherboard Features Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.6 inc hes by 9.6 inc hes) Processor Support for Intel ® Celeron ™ processor, in a 370-pin Plas tic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) pack age, with 66-MHz hos t bus speed Chipset The Intel ® 82810 chipset c onsisting of: • Intel ® 82810 Graphic s/Memory Controller Hub (G MCH) • Intel ® [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 8 Components Figure 1 shows the major components on the motherboard. OM07766 F I G E B L J K M N P AA X Q S Z T R EE CC JJ KK II FF DD HH A LL H V GG D C U W BB Y O A Crystal Sem iconductor CS4297 audio codec T Power supply connector B ATAPI-style C D-ROM c onnector U Fan 1 (chass is) connec tor C Video source line i[...]

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    Motherboard Features 9 ✏ NOTE Components labeled optional do not come on all CA810 motherboards. Microprocessor The motherboard supports the 370-pin PPGA socketed Celeron processors listed in Table 1. All supported onboard memory can be cached. Table 1. Processors Supported by the Motherboard Processor Speed Host Bus Frequency Cache Size 466 MHz [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 10 Graphics Subsystem The graphics subsystem features the Intel 82810 Graphic/Memory Controller Hub (GMCH). Visit Intel’s World Wide Web site for information about graphics drivers: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ Intel 82810 GMC H The Intel 82810 GMCH supports the following features: • Int[...]

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    Motherboard Features 11 Table 2 lists the refresh rates supported by the CA810 motherboard. Table 2. Intel 82810 GMCH Refresh Rates Resolution Color 60 (Hz) 70 (Hz) 72 (Hz) 75 (Hz) 85 (Hz) 640x200 16 x 640x350 16 x 640x400 256 x x x x 64 K x x x x 16 M x 640x480 16 x x x x 2 5 6 xxxxx 32 K x x x 6 4 K xxxxx 1 6 M xxxxx 800x600 256 x xxxx 32 K x x x[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 12 Audio Subsystem The audio subsystem consists of these devices: • Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V digital controller • Crystal Semiconductor CS4297 AC ’97 stereo audio codec • Back panel and onboard audio connectors Creat iv e Sound Blast e r AudioPCI 64V Audio Contr oller The Creative Sound Blaster Aud[...]

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    Motherboard Features 13 Audio Drivers and Utilities Audio drivers and utilities are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop Speaker A 47 Ω inductive speaker is mounted on the motherboard. The speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during the power-on self test (POST)[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 14 LAN S ubsystem Software The Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet WfM PCI LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. RJ-4 5 LAN Connector LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector. Table 3 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating. Table[...]

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    Motherboard Features 15 Input/Output (I/O) Controller The SMSC LPC47B272 super I/O controller handles the exchange of information between the processor and external devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer that are connected to the computer. The controller features the following: • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Two serial ports • Infr[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 16 USB Support The motherboard has two USB ports. One of the USB ports can be routed to a front panel connector. You can connect two US B peripheral devices directly to the computer without an external hub. To attach more than two devices, connect an external hub to either of the built-in ports. The motherboard suppo[...]

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    Motherboard Features 17 Security P asswords The BIOS includes security features that restrict wh ether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user passw ord can be set for Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: • The supervisor password gives unrestricted acc[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 18 Wake on LAN Technology The optional Wake on LAN technology connector can be used with PCI bus network adapters that have a remote wake up connector, as shown in Figure 2. Network adapters that are PCI 2.2 compliant assert the wakeup signal through the PCI bus signal PME# (pin A19 on the PCI bus connectors). The op[...]

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    Motherboard Features 19 Instantl y Availa ble Technology Instantly Available technology enables the board to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend-to-RAM) sleep state. While in the S3 sleep state, the computer will appear to be off. When signaled by a wake up device or event, the system quickly returns to its last known wake state. The optional standby power [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 20 Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either the APM sleep mode or the A CPI S1 state • Requires only one call to access the computer • Detects incoming call similarly for external and internal modems; does not use the Wake on Ring connector •[...]

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    21 2 Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components This chapter tells you how to: • Install and remove the motherboard • Install and remove the processor • Install and remove memory • Replace the battery • Connect IDE drives • Clear passwords • Set jumpers Before You Begin CAUTION Before you install this motherboard in a chassis, se[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 22 How to Install and Remove the Motherboard Refer to your chassis manual for instructions on installing and removing the motherboard. On a microATX chassis, the motherboard is secured to the chassis by eight screw s. Figure 4 shows the locations of the mounting screw holes. On a standard A T X chassis, the motherboa[...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 23 How to Install a Motherboard Support Standoff The CA810 motherboard fits in a microATX chassis, but it can also be installed in a standard ATX chassis. When it is installed in a standard ATX chassis, one of the motherboard support positions might not have a corresponding standoff in the chassis. Th[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 24 How to Install the Processor To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You B egin” (see page 21). 2. Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely (see Figure 6 ) . PGA370 OM07801 Figure 6. Raising the Socket Handle 3. Aligning the pins of the[...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 25 4. Close the handle completely (see Figure 8). OM07803 PGA370 Figure 8. Closing the Handle 5. Place the fan heatsink on top of the processor (see Figure 9). PGA370 OM07800 Figure 9. Attaching the Heatsink t o the Processor[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 26 6. Attach the fan heatsink clips to the processor socket (see Figure 10). PGA370 B A OM07798 A Fan Heatsink C lip B Pro cessor S ocket Figure 10. Attaching the Fan Heatsink Clip 7. Connect the processor fan cable to the processor fan connector (see Figure 11). PGA370 OM07799 J3J1 J3J1 Figure 11. Connecting the Pro[...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 27 How to Remove the Processor To remove the processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You B egin” (see page 21). 2. Disconnect the processor fan cable. 3. Detach the fan heatsink clips. 4. Raise the socket handle completely. 5. Remove the processor. How to Instal[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 28 The motherboard supports single- or double-sided DIMMs in the following sizes: DIMM Size Non-ECC Configuration 16 MB 2 Mbit x 64 32 MB 4 Mbit x 64 64 MB 8 Mbit x 64 128 MB 16 Mbit x 64 256 MB 32 Mbit x 64 When adding memory, be aware that: • You can install DIMMs in either of the two banks. That is, if only one [...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 29 Figure 12 shows the location of the DIMM sockets. OM07791 0 1 Figure 12. Installing a DIMM To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You B egin” (see page 21). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Unplug the compu[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 30 How to Remove Memory To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You B egin" (see page 21). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Unplug the computer. 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Gently spread the retaining clips at each [...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 31 VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käjtetty paristo valmistajan oh jeiden mukaisesti. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You B egin” ([...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 32 How to Connect ID E Drives The Intel boxed motherboard package includes an IDE cable. It is capable of connecting two drives to the motherboard. The cable supports the Ultra ATA /66 interface and is backward compatible with drives using slower IDE transfer protocols. If an Ultra ATA/66 drive and a drive using any [...]

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    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 33 How to Set Jumpers CAUTION Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper. Moving the jumper w ith the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. OM07760 1 J7A1 3 A 31 J7B2 B A BIOS Setup configuration jum per block B USB port configurati[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 34 BIOS Setup Configur ation Jumpe r Block This three-pin jumper block, shown in Figure 14, enables all motherboard configuration to be done in BIOS Setup. Table 4 shows the jumper settings for the Setup program modes. Table 4. Jumper Settings for BIOS Se tup Program Modes Function / Mode Jumper Setting Configuration[...]

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    35 3 Using the Setup Program You can use the BIOS Setup program to change the configuration information and boot sequence for the computer. This chapter tells you how to: • Access the BIOS Setup program • Upgrade the BIOS • Recover the BIOS • Change the BIOS language • Clear passwords For more information about the BIOS Setup program’s [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 36 ✏ NOTE The Setup menus described in this section apply to CA810 m otherboards with BIOS identifier 8C1A100A.86A. Motherboards with other BIOS identifiers m ight have differences in some of the Setup menu screens. Table 6 is an overview of the menu screens in the BIOS Setup program. Table 6. Setup Menu Screens Se[...]

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    Using the Setup Program 37 Upgrading the BIOS Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare by: • Obtaining the BIOS upgrade file • Recording the current BIOS settings • Creating a bootable diskette • Creating the BIOS upgrade diskette Obtaining the BIOS Upgrade File You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS by using the BIOS upgrade file. The BI[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 38 Creating a Bootab le Diskette ✏ NOTE If your drive A is an LS-120 diskette drive, you must use a 1.44-MB diskette as the bootable BIOS upgrade diskette. The computer is unable to recover a BIOS from an LS-120 diskette. To create a bootable diskette using a DOS system: • Place an unformatted diskette in the dis[...]

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    Technical Reference 39 Upgrading the BIOS CAUTION Not updating the system boot block when updating the BIOS m a y result in an untested system configuration. Some BIOS upgrade releases may require updating the system boot block. To find out if you need to update the boot block, go to the Intel website at: http://www.developer.intel.com/design/mothe[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 40 3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup. 3 1 4. Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade diskette into diskette drive A. 5. Replace the computer cover, connect the power cord, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot. The recovery process will take a few minutes. 6. Listen to the[...]

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    41 4 T echnical Reference Motherboard Connectors The motherboard’s connectors can be divided into three groups, as shown in Figure 15. OM07764 B C A A B C Back panel c onnectors (see page 42) Midboard connectors (see page 43) Front panel connectors (see page 44 ) Figure 15. Connector Groups CAUTION Many of the midboard and front panel connectors [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 42 Back Panel Connectors Figure 16 shows the back panel connectors on the motherboard. OM07762 B D F J K IM L A H G C E A PS/2 keyboard or m ouse B PS/2 keyboard or m ouse C RJ-45 LAN c onnector with indicator LEDs (optional): - Speed Top: Green Off: 10 Mbps On: 100 Mbps - Link Bottom: Yellow On: Link Blink: Packets [...]

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    Technical Reference 43 Midboard Connec tors Figure 17 shows the location of the midboard connectors. OM07805 1 2 33 34 J 1 24 0 39 1 24 0 39 K I 1 1 2 9 8 12 9 8 O P D 1 1 1 4 4 1 E F A B C 1 1 1 1 1 11 10 20 N 1 G H Q M L R 14 A ATAPI-style CD-ROM J Diskette drive B Video source line in (optional) K Primary IDE C Legacy CD -ROM (optional) L Fan 1 [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 44 Front Pane l Connect or s Figure 18 shows the location of the front panel connectors. OM07767 J9A2 GRN YLW 15 1 2 16 J10B1 2 1 16 15 C B D E F A A Infrared port D Power LED B Rese t switch E On/ Of f switch C Hard drive activ ity LED F Alternate 1x3 front panel power LED Figure 18. Front Panel Connectors[...]

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    Technical Reference 45 Motherboard Resources Memory Map Table 8. System Memory Map Address Range (decimal) Address Range (hex) Size Description 1024 K - 524288 K 100000 – 1FFFFFFF 511 MB Extended Memory 960 K - 1024 K F0000 - FFFFF 64 KB Runtime BIOS 896 K - 960 K E0000 - EFFFF 64 KB Reserved 800 K - 896 K C8000 - DFFFF 96 KB Available high DOS m[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 46 I/O Map Table 10. I/O Map Address (hex) Size Description 0000 - 000F 16 bytes DMA controller 0020 - 0021 2 bytes Programmable Interrupt Control (PIC) 0040 - 0043 4 bytes System timer 0060 1 byte Keyboard controller by te—reset IRQ 0061 1 byte System speaker 0064 1 byte Keyboard controller, CM D/STAT byte 0070 -0[...]

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    Technical Reference 47 Table 10. I/O Map (continued) Address (hex) Size Description 0377, bits 6:0 7 bits Secondary IDE c hannel status port 0378 - 037F 8 bytes LPT 1 0388- 038B 6 bytes AdLib † (FM s ynthesizer) 03B0 – 03BB 4 bytes Intel 82810 – DC100 Graphics Controller H ub (GCH) 03C0 – 03DF 2 bytes Graphics Controller Hub (GC H) 03CC 1 b[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 48 Interrupts Table 11. Interrupts IRQ System R esource NMI I/O c hannel check 0 Reserved, interv al timer 1 Reserved, k eyboard buffer full 2 Reserved, c ascade interrupt from slave PIC 3 COM2* (us er available if COM2 is not present) 4C O M 1 * 5 LPT2 (Plug and Play option)/audio/user av ailable 6 Diskette driv e c[...]

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    49 A Error Messages BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during power-on self-test (POST), the BIO S displays an error message describing the problem. The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an external R[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 50 Table 13. BIO S Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation CMOS Battery Low The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon. CMOS D isplay Type Wrong The display ty pe is different than what has been s tored in CMOS. Check S e tup to make sure type i s corre ct. CMOS Checksu m Bad The CMOS chec[...]

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    51 B Regulatory and Integration Information This appendix contains: • Safety standards, electromagnetic compatibility regulations, and product certification markings for this motherboard • Instructions and precautions for integrators who are installing this motherboard in a chassis Regulatory Compliance This motherboard complies with the follow[...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 52 Product Certification Markings This printed circuit assembly has the following product certification markings: • UL Joint Recognition Mark: Consists of small c followed by a stylized backward UR and followed by a small US (Component side) • Manufacturer’s recognition mark: Consists of a unique UL recognized [...]

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    Regulatory and Integration Information 53 Installation Instructions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements w hen installing this board assembly. Read and adhere to all of these instructions and the instructions supplied with the chassis and associated modules. If the instructions for the chassis are inconsistent [...]

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    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 54 In the Uni t ed St ates A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL signifies com pliance with safet y requirement s. External wiri ng must be UL Listed and suitable for the intended use. Internal wiring must be UL Listed or Recognized and rated for applicable [...]