For the Neoware thin clients there is a handy document on the HP website which you can use to identify exactly what you have. In my case the label on the back of the unit reads CA15 with a part number of BV-01-CC. This breaks down as:
BV Product Line G160 (The circuit board inside the box) 0 Software Standard software 1 Platform 1 = CE.NET C Flash Capacity C = 32Mb C RAM Capacity C = 128Mb
Apparently CA15 is the Bcom number, the marketing number being C50.
The basic specs are:
Processor Type
SpeedVIA Samuel 2
400MHzMemory Flash
RAM32M (max 1024M)
128Mb (max 256Mb)Video Chip
Max resolutionVIA VT8623 (Apollo CLE266)
1600 x 1200 32-bit colourPorts Network
USB
Serial
Parallel
PS/210/100
2 x USB2.0
1
1
Kybd & mousePower Off
Running0 W
14-18W
Unlike a lot of other thin clients the Neoware CA15 has an internal power supply. The mains lead has a "clover leaf" style connector rather than the more usual kettle style. If your CA15 came without a lead these are easy to source.
Both the Flash memory and the RAM in the CA15 are easily replaceable.
The flash is a "DiskOnModule" that interfaces via an IDE connector. So far I have not tried anything here.
The RAM is a 200-pin DDR SODIMM. I haven't been able to locate an actual specification for what the CA15 supports, but the 128MB module fitted is a DDR400 (PC3200) unit manufactured by pqi. I have successfully replaced it with 256MB module that I had to hand - the replacement only being DDR333
Any comments? email me. Last update April 2009
