{"id":4645,"date":"2022-11-07T10:41:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T08:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dclabs.lt\/dainiaus\/?p=4645"},"modified":"2025-10-18T15:38:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T13:38:29","slug":"another-retro-hw-piece-small-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dclabs.lt\/dainiaus\/another-retro-hw-piece-small-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"Another retro HW piece – small PC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I noticed that retro hardware posts are also read by foreign readers, so to make it easier, this time writing in English. Ok, what do we have today \"\ud83d\ude0b\":<\/p>\n\n\n

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It seems to be some dedicated PC with markings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APLUS-LECT-CM16-A
CEL1007-098452
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LECTRA
Ref fab: APLUS-LECT-CM16-A
Code article: PCAPLUS\/CM16
Indice technique: A<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrote those, so Internet search engines would find them as text and index the information for someone who might search the same information. The form factor of the PC is not standard, box most probably is custom made (can still see the lines left by bending press).<\/p>\n\n\n

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Here we see the internal structure – Mini-ITX motherboard with PCI port raiser and RAM, fancy power supply, HDD and fan. The interesting thing about this PC is that it has many RS-232 ports – four ports are routed the back panel and I think there are one or two connectors on the motherboard for more RS-232 ports. This makes this PC perfect for controlling multiple RS-232 devices, for example, 3D printers, plotters, CNC and so on. Otherwise, it’s not really a retro HW, but because of multiple RS-232 ports it deserves to be here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This motherboard combines old technology and new technology, for example it has the Parallel ATA (both normal size and small 44 pin connectors) and SATA connectors for HDD, could have also TPM module and LVDS connector and controller (missing on this motherboard – controller should be under the CMOS battery and LVDS connector on the left side). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two Gigabit controllers Realtek RTL8110SC, drivers are here<\/a>. LPC port controller (including all other of the IC functions) Winbond W83697HG<\/a>, which is the same as W83697HF, but is pb-free. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The bottom part of the motherboard. We can see that there is a solder place for CF card connector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The motherboard is KINO-6612, quick installation guide is here<\/a>. Some related manuals – short description<\/a> and another short description<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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As quick installation manual has a lot of information on jumper settings and other things, I am not going into details here, but you might want to read it. Also, the full manual but for LVDS version of this motherboard is here<\/a>. Both manuals will be handy, when we start upgrading this PC to the max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main processor:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Intel Celeron M 380 processor, SL8MN<\/a>, clocked at 1,6 GHz in mPGA479M socket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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North bridge SIS661CX, notice, how much thermal paste it had \"\ud83d\ude05\". And SIS964 IC as South bridge. And the diagram, indicating who is who and what does what \"\ud83d\ude06\":<\/p>\n\n\n

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Some markings on the motherboard for easy identification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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00DE026-01-120-RS
KINO-6612-R12 REV: 1.2
94552202019 I410 19
ICP-KINO-6612-R12
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First thing – PC cleaned, put a decent amount of thermal paste on the chipset radiator (yes, using the same Thermal Grizzly). And we will continue with installing new processor, max RAM and SATA SSD. Most probably, this PC will run Windows XP, or maybe Windows 98 SE. Not yet decided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After reading the manual, I found, that best supported processor is Intel\u00ae Pentium\u00ae M Processor 780, 2M Cache, 2.26 GHz, 533 MHz FSB<\/a>, SL7VB. Comparison with current processor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Intel\u00ae\n Product Specification Comparison<\/font><\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
<\/span><\/td>\n Intel\u00ae Celeron\u00ae M Processor\n 380<\/font> <\/span><\/td>\n Intel\u00ae Pentium\u00ae M Processor\n 780<\/font> <\/span><\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Essentials<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Product\n Collection<\/td>\n Legacy Intel\u00ae Celeron\u00ae Processor<\/td>\n Legacy Intel\u00ae Pentium\u00ae Processor<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Vertical\n Segment<\/td>\n Mobile<\/td>\n Mobile<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Processor\n Number<\/td>\n 380<\/td>\n 780<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Status<\/td>\n Discontinued<\/td>\n Discontinued<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Lithography<\/td>\n 90 nm<\/td>\n 90 nm<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Performance\n Specifications<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Total\n Cores<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Processor\n Base Frequency<\/td>\n 1.60 GHz<\/td>\n 2.26 GHz<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Cache<\/td>\n 1 MB L2 Cache<\/td>\n 2 MB L2 Cache<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Bus Speed<\/td>\n 400 MHz<\/td>\n 533 MHz<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
FSB\n Parity<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
TDP<\/td>\n 21 W<\/td>\n 27 W<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Scenario\n Design Power (SDP)<\/td>\n 0 W<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
VID\n Voltage Range<\/td>\n 1.004V-1.292V<\/td>\n 1.260V-1.404V<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Supplemental\n Information<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Embedded\n Options Available<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Memory\n Specifications<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Physical\n Address Extensions<\/td>\n 32-bit<\/td>\n 32-bit<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
ECC\n Memory Supported <\/span><\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Package\n Specifications<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Sockets\n Supported<\/td>\n PPGA478 <\/span>H-PBGA479<\/td>\n PPGA478 <\/span>H-PBGA479<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
TJUNCTION<\/td>\n 100\u00b0C<\/td>\n 100\u00b0C<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Package\n Size<\/td>\n 35mm x 35mm<\/td>\n 35mm x 35mm<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Processing\n Die Size<\/td>\n 87 mm2<\/td>\n 87 mm2<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
# of\n Processing Die Transistors<\/td>\n 144 million<\/td>\n 144 million<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Advanced\n Technologies<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae\n Turbo Boost Technology<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae\n Hyper-Threading Technology<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae\n Virtualization Technology (VT-x)<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae 64<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Instruction\n Set<\/td>\n 32-bit<\/td>\n 32-bit<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Idle\n States<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Enhanced\n Intel SpeedStep\u00ae Technology<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae\n Demand Based Switching<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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Security\n & Reliability<\/td>\n  <\/td>\n  <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Intel\u00ae\n Trusted Execution Technology<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Execute\n Disable Bit<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n \n
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The processors, old and new:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Digital beauty! Also, 2x1GB RAM already installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First run, to test if CPU and RAM are working successful. BIOS shows some information, but the BIOS battery is dead, will have to be replaced. Also – when turned on the PC, thought that Boeing 747 is taking off nearby – the sound of the fans is very loud. CPU fan has ball bearings, so will try to replace those if possible, if not – the fan will have to be replaced, together with case and PSU fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ordered some new bearings, dimensions 2 (hole) x 5 (outside) x 2,5 (height) mm, but while waiting for bearings lets search for suitable replacement of the fans. First – chassis fan, original KDE1206PTV1.MS.AF.GN is obsolete and not supplied anymore, so suitable replacement could be MF60251V1-1000U-G99<\/a> by the same manufacturer Sunon. Differencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n