User guide

User Guide CC8-BLUES • Multi-Processing CompactPCI CPU
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Main Memory
The CC8-BLUES is equipped with a socket for installing a single 144-pin SO-DIMM module
(module height limited to <=1.100 inch). Minimum memory size is 32MB; maximum memory
size is 256MB. Due to the video requirements of the i810 chipset, minimum memory for the
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating system is 64MB (some of the system memory is
dedicated to the graphics controller). The supported on-board memory is entirely chacheable.
The memory module is a unbuffered SD-RAM, PC100 style. The contents of the SPD eeprom are
displayed on system start by the BIOS. The memory clock is 100MHz maximum, due to
limitations of the 810GMCH.
LAN Subsystem
The Intel 82559ER Fast Ethernet PCI LAN subsystem provides both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
connectivity. Features include:
C PCI bus mastering 32-bit, 33MHz
C Shared memory structure in the host memory that copies data directly to/from host
memory
C 10Base-T (Ethernet) and 100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet, half- or full-duplex) capability using
a single RJ-45 connector
C IEEE 802.3: Auto-Negotiation for the fastest available connection
C Jumperless configuration (complete software-configurable)
Two display LEDs in the RJ-45 connector signal LAN Link and Activity status.
The Intel 82559ER Fast Ethernet PCI LAN software and drivers are available from Intel's World
Wide Web site.
Enhanced IDE Interface
The EIDE interface handles the exchange of information between the processor and ATA
CompactFlash cards (including IBM MicroDrives).
The primary IDE interface is not in use on the CC8-BLUES. The secondary IDE interface is routed
to the CompactFlash Card Adapter socket. Use this connector to attach a CompactFlash ATA
style silicon disk or miniature drive, whenever an on-board mass storage device is needed for
your application.
It is possible, to boot the operation system from the CompactFlash card. While being a simple
task to install Linux on the CC8-BLUES, there are some issues to observe regarding Windows
2000.
A display LED, situated in the front panel near the reset push-button, signals the disk activity
status of the IDE device (the CompactFlash slot). This LED is also software programmable. See
the section “Programmable LED” how to do this.