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CA810
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Product Guide
Order Number: 738718-001

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  • Page 1 CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Order Number: 738718-001...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Revision Revision History Date -001 Final version. April 1999 If an FCC declaration of conformity marking is present on the board, the following statement applies: FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Motherboard Features Feature Summary......................... 7 Components......................... 8 Microprocessor........................9 Main Memory ........................9 Graphics Subsystem ......................10 Intel 82810 GMCH..................... 10 GMCH DC-100 (Optional)..................11 Audio Subsystem ....................... 12 Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V Audio Controller ..........12 Crystal Semiconductor CS4297 Stereo Audio Codec ..........
  • Page 4 CA810 Motherboard Product Guide How to Set Jumpers ......................33 BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Block ..............34 USB Port 0 Configuration Jumper Block (Optional) ........... 34 3 Using the Setup Program BIOS Setup Program Modes ....................35 Function Keys........................36 Accessing the Setup Program ....................
  • Page 5 Contents 5. Motherboard Support Standoff in a Standard ATX Chassis........... 23 6. Raising the Socket Handle .................... 24 7. Inserting the Processor into the Socket ................. 24 8. Closing the Handle ......................25 9. Attaching the Heatsink to the Processor................ 25 10.
  • Page 6 CA810 Motherboard Product Guide...

  • Page 7: Motherboard Features

    1 Motherboard Features Feature Summary Form Factor MicroATX (9.6 inches by 9.6 inches) Processor ® ™ Support for Intel Celeron processor, in a 370-pin Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) package, with 66-MHz host bus speed Chipset ® The Intel 82810 chipset consisting of: •...

  • Page 8: Components

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Components Figure 1 shows the major components on the motherboard. OM07766 Crystal Semiconductor CS4297 audio codec Power supply connector ATAPI-style CD-ROM connector Fan 1 (chassis) connector Video source line in connector (optional) USB front panel connector (optional)

  • Page 9: Microprocessor

    128 KB 300A MHz 66 MHz 128 KB For the latest information on processor support for the CA810 motherboard, refer to the Intel boxed motherboard web site at: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/ For instructions on installing or upgrading the processor, see Chapter 2.

  • Page 10: Graphics Subsystem

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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 GMCH The Intel 82810 GMCH supports the following features: •...

  • Page 11: Gmch Dc-100 (Optional)

    Motherboard Features 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 640x350 640x400 64 K 16 M 640x480...

  • Page 12: Audio Subsystem

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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 Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V Audio Controller The Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI 64V audio controller features: •...

  • Page 13: Audio Drivers And Utilities

    Motherboard Features 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). LAN Subsystem (Optional) The Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet Wired for Management (WfM) PCI LAN subsystem provides both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connectivity.

  • Page 14: Lan Subsystem Software

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide LAN Subsystem Software The Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet WfM PCI LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. RJ-45 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.

  • Page 15: Input/Output (I/O) Controller

    Motherboard Features 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: •...

  • Page 16: Usb Support

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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 USB 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.

  • Page 17: Security Passwords

    Motherboard Features Security Passwords The BIOS includes security features that restrict whether the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and who can boot the computer. A supervisor password and a user password can be set for Setup and for booting the computer, with the following restrictions: •...

  • Page 18: Wake On Lan Technology

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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).

  • Page 19: Instantly Available Technology

    Motherboard Features Instantly Available 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 indicator (located between the DIMM sockets and power connector) provides an indication that power is still present to the DIMMs and PCI bus connectors, even when the computer appears to be off.

  • Page 20: Resume On Ring

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Resume on Ring The operation of Resume on Ring can be summarized as follows: • Resumes operation from either the APM sleep mode or the ACPI S1 state • Requires only one call to access the computer •...

  • Page 21: Installing And Replacing Motherboard Components

    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 •...

  • Page 22: How To Install And Remove The Motherboard

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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 screws. Figure 4 shows the locations of the mounting screw holes.

  • Page 23: How To Install A Motherboard Support Standoff

    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.

  • Page 24: Raising The Socket Handle

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide How to Install the Processor To install a processor, follow these instructions: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21). 2. Locate the processor socket and raise the socket handle completely (see Figure 6).

  • Page 25: Closing The Handle

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

  • Page 26: Attaching The Fan Heatsink Clip

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 6. Attach the fan heatsink clips to the processor socket (see Figure 10). OM07798 Fan Heatsink Clip Processor Socket Figure 10. Attaching the Fan Heatsink Clip 7. Connect the processor fan cable to the processor fan connector (see Figure 11).

  • Page 27: How To Remove The Processor

    0. The motherboard supports the following memory features: NOTE On the CA810 motherboard, the minimum memory required is 64 MB for the Windows NT 4.0 operating system. For optimal video performance, it is recommended that 64 MB of memory be installed.
  • Page 28 CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

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

  • Page 30: How To Remove Memory

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide How to Remove Memory To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 21). 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Unplug the computer.

  • Page 31: Removing The Battery

    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käjtetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 21). 2.

  • Page 32: How To Connect Ide Drives

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide How to Connect IDE 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.

  • Page 33: How To Set Jumpers

    Installing and Replacing Motherboard Components 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 with the power on may result in unreliable computer operation. J7A1 J7B2 OM07760...

  • Page 34: Bios Setup Configuration Jumper Block

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper 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.

  • Page 35: Using The Setup Program

    • Clear passwords For more information about the BIOS Setup program’s menus, options, and defaults settings, see the CA810 Motherboard Technical Product Specification available on the World Wide Web site: http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop NOTE For reference purposes, you should write down the current Setup settings. When you make changes to the settings, update this record.

  • Page 36: Function Keys

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide NOTE The Setup menus described in this section apply to CA810 motherboards with BIOS identifier 8C1A100A.86A. Motherboards with other BIOS identifiers might have differences in some of the Setup menu screens. Table 6 is an overview of the menu screens in the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 37: Upgrading The Bios

    Using the Setup Program 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.

  • Page 38: Creating A Bootable Diskette

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Creating a Bootable 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.

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Bios

    Technical Reference Upgrading the BIOS CAUTION Not updating the system boot block when updating the BIOS may 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/motherbd 1.

  • Page 40: Changing The Bios Language

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 3. Remove the jumper from all pins as shown below to set recovery mode for Setup. 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.

  • Page 41: Technical Reference

    4 Technical Reference Motherboard Connectors The motherboard’s connectors can be divided into three groups, as shown in Figure 15. Back panel connectors (see page 42) Midboard connectors (see page 43) Front panel connectors (see page 44) OM07764 Figure 15. Connector Groups CAUTION Many of the midboard and front panel connectors provide operating voltage (+5 V DC and +12 V DC, for example) to devices inside the computer chassis, such as fans and internal...

  • Page 42: Back Panel Connectors

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Back Panel Connectors Figure 16 shows the back panel connectors on the motherboard. OM07762 PS/2 keyboard or mouse USB port 0 USB port 1 PS/2 keyboard or mouse VGA port RJ-45 LAN connector with indicator LEDs (optional):...

  • Page 43: Midboard Connectors

    Technical Reference Midboard Connectors Figure 17 shows the location of the midboard connectors. A B C OM07805 ATAPI-style CD-ROM Diskette drive Video source line in (optional) Primary IDE Legacy CD-ROM (optional) Fan 1 (chassis) Serial port B header Power Auxiliary line in (optional) Wake on LAN technology (optional) Telephony (optional) SCSI HD Activity LED (optional)

  • Page 44: Front Panel Connectors

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Front Panel Connectors Figure 18 shows the location of the front panel connectors. J9A2 J10B1 OM07767 Infrared port Power LED Reset switch On/Off switch Hard drive activity LED Alternate 1x3 front panel power LED Figure 18. Front Panel Connectors...

  • Page 45: Motherboard Resources

    Technical Reference 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...

  • Page 46: I/O Map

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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 byte—reset IRQ...
  • Page 47 Technical Reference Table 10. I/O Map (continued) Address (hex) Size Description 0377, bits 6:0 7 bits Secondary IDE channel status port 0378 - 037F 8 bytes LPT 1 † 0388- 038B 6 bytes AdLib (FM synthesizer) 03B0 – 03BB 4 bytes Intel 82810 –...

  • Page 48: Interrupts

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Interrupts Table 11. Interrupts System Resource I/O channel check Reserved, interval timer Reserved, keyboard buffer full Reserved, cascade interrupt from slave PIC COM2* (user available if COM2 is not present) COM1* LPT2 (Plug and Play option)/audio/user available...

  • Page 49: A Error Messages

    A Error Messages BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during power-on self-test (POST), the BIOS 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 ROM module does not properly checksum to zero.
  • Page 50 CA810 Motherboard Product Guide Table 13. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Error Message Explanation CMOS Battery Low The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon. CMOS Display Type Wrong The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.

  • Page 51: B Regulatory And Integration Information

    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 following safety and EMC regulations when correctly installed in a compatible chassis Table 14.

  • Page 52: Product Certification Markings

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide 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) •...

  • Page 53: Installation Instructions

    Regulatory and Integration Information Installation Instructions CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and regulatory requirements when 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 with these instructions or the instructions for associated modules, contact the supplier’s technical support to find out how you can ensure that your computer meets safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Page 54: Prevent Power Supply Overload

    CA810 Motherboard Product Guide In the United States A certification mark by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL, CSA, or ETL signifies compliance with safety requirements. External wiring must be UL Listed and suitable for the intended use. Internal wiring must be UL Listed or Recognized and rated for applicable voltages and temperatures.

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