Overview
The Advantech PCA-6184E2 Rev A2 is a compact, industrial-grade single board computer designed for embedded systems, legacy automation platforms, and process control applications. Built around Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors, this motherboard delivers reliable performance in harsh industrial environments with support for modern DDR memory and dual Ethernet connectivity.
Key Features
- Socket 478 CPU Support: Intel Pentium 4 (up to 3.06 GHz) and Intel Celeron processor compatibility with 400/533 MHz FSB
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet: Two onboard 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports (Intel 82559 controllers) for redundancy or network load balancing
- Integrated VGA: AGP 4X video controller with 32 MB SDRAM, supporting standard VGA displays for operator interfaces
- DDR Memory Support: Two 184-pin DIMM sockets accepting up to 2 GB DDR SDRAM with ECC support
- HISA Expansion: ISA high-drive support for legacy expansion cards and industrial I/O modules
- AC-97 Audio Interface: Optional audio expansion module support for multimedia applications
Technical Specifications
Processor & Memory:
Intel 845E chipset with ICH2 bridge • Socket 478 for Pentium 4/Celeron • L2 Cache: 256/512 KB • Front Side Bus: 400/533 MHz • DDR200/266 SDRAM up to 2 GB • Award 4 MB FWH BIOS
I/O & Connectivity:
Dual RJ-45 LAN (10/100Base-T) • VGA output • 1× Parallel port (SPP/EPP/ECP) • 2× Serial ports (RS-232) • 4× USB 1.1 ports • FDD interface (2 devices supported) • ATA 100/66/33 IDE (up to 4 EIDE devices) • PCI 32-bit/33 MHz (4 slots)
Physical & Environmental:
Dimensions: 338 × 122 mm (13.3″ × 4.8″) • Form Factor: PICMG 1.0 single slot bracket • Operating Temperature: 0–60°C (32–140°F) • Storage Temperature: −20–70°C (−4–158°F) • Power: +5V @ 7.4A, +12V @ 320mA (typical with Pentium 4 1.8 GHz, 256 MB DDR)
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and process control systems requiring reliable embedded processing
- Legacy equipment upgrades and system maintenance with minimal redesign
- Factory floor HMI (Human-Machine Interface) platforms requiring integrated graphics and Ethernet
- Network-attached instrumentation and telemetry systems
- Embedded server platforms for manufacturing execution systems (MES)
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron processors (Socket 478, 400/533 MHz FSB)
- DDR SDRAM modules (184-pin DIMM format, up to 2 GB)
- Standard ATA 100/66/33 IDE hard drives and floppy drives
- AGP 4X video cards and integrated VGA display output
- ISA expansion cards via HISA (ISA high-drive) connector
- 10/100Base-T Ethernet networks and legacy LAN segments
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Advantech PCA-6184E2-00A1 (Rev A1)
- Advantech PCA-6184V-00A2 (VGA-only variant)
- Advantech PCA-6184VE-00A2 (VGA + single Ethernet variant)
- OEM embedded board Part Numbers: PBCP00267, 19C2618410, 979T618400
Works With
- Award/Phoenix BIOS setup and configuration utilities
- Windows XP/2003/2000 and legacy Linux distributions
- Industrial control software supporting Pentium 4 architecture
- Standard PCI drivers and Ethernet NIC drivers (Intel 82559)
- ISA-based I/O cards and motion control interfaces
