CAF TECHNOLOGY Prolite 286
Chipset
Sockets 
FSB speeds 12.5MHz16MHz
Form factorOEM / Proprietary
DimensionsEmpty
Cache
None/Integrated in the CPU
Max RAM size
8MB
RAM type 30-pin SIMM
PSU connector
Also known as
- Senor Science Co. 21-000136
I/O ports1x
AT Keyboard
1x
EGA
1x
Parallel
1x
Serial
Expansion slotsEmpty
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
Notes
Solutions 88C211/88C215/88C216 = relabeled C&T NEAT chipset
Inital bios was declared illegal because copied too much from IBM.
Last updated 2025-12-11T10:31:18Z
Board info score is 7.6/10
Chips
-> Chipset part
CHIPS and Technologies 82C211 (CPU/BUS Controller)
CHIPS and Technologies 82C212 (Memory Controller)
CHIPS and Technologies 82C215 (Address/Data Buffer)
(multiple brand) 82C206 (DMA, IRQ, timer and RTC ctrl.)
-> Floppy ctrl.
-> Human Interface
-> Peripheral I/O
-> Signal transmitter/receiver
-> UART ctrl.
-> Video
1 BIOS file available
AMI - 1 entry
POST string
Note
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BIOS Ver.
Logs
1 driver available
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1995-11-30
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1990
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1996-08-09
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1996-05-15
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1995-11-22
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1994-07
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1996-01
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