Essex Electric MB-286VE

Description

Chips

BIOS 1

Drivers 2

Documentation 0

Logs

Chipset

VLSI VL82CPCAT-QC (Popular AT 12 MHz 0/1 ws)

Sockets

FSB speed

12.5MHz

Form factor

Baby AT (max 220 x 330 mm)

Dimensions

330mm x 218mm

Cache

None/Integrated in the CPU

Max RAM size

4MB

RAM type

30-pin SIPP

PSU connector

AT (6-pin P8 + 6-pin P9)

Also known as

Essex Electric MB286VE_12

I/O ports

AT Keyboard

Floppy interface

Parallel

Serial

Expansion slots

16-bit ISA

8-bit ISA

Known issues

Leaky Ni-Cd clock battery

The Ni-Cd battery may be leaking, risking damage to PCB layers & nearby components. Promptly remove the battery & clean corrosion/alkaline salts from the board. Use white vinegar to dissolve salts, but exercise caution as vinegar can corrode exposed metals. A thorough examination & repair may be needed. Replace battery with guide: https://github.com/wiretap-retro/Not-A-Varta

Last updated 2024-12-08T11:21:56Z

Board info score is 8.2/10

Chips

-> Chipset part

VLSI VL82C100 (PC/AT-Compatible Peripheral Controller) VLSI VL82C101 (PC/AT-Compatible System Controller) VLSI VL82C102 (PC/AT-Compatible Memory Controller) VLSI VL82C103 (PC/AT-Compatible Address Buffer) VLSI VL82C104 (PC/AT-Compatible Data Buffer)

-> Floppy ctrl.

NEC uPD765 (Floppy Controller)

-> Human Interface

(multiple brand) 8042 (Keyboard Controller)

-> Real-Time Clock

(multiple brand) 6818

-> Super I/O