User’s Manual EPIA-NL Version 1.
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Safety Instructions 1. Always read the safety instructions carefully. 2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. 3. Keep this equipment away from humidity. 4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. 5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before 7.
BOX CONTENTS One One One One One One One One VIA Nano-ITX mainboard Quick Installation Guide ATA-66/100/133 IDE ribbon cable USB 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Box Contents ..................................................................................... i Table of Contents...............................................................................ii Specifications .................................................................................... 1 Mainboard Specifications ................................................................ 2 Mainboard Layout .......................................................................... 4 Slots.
PNP/PCI Configurations .................................................................48 IRQ Resources ..............................................................................50 PC Health Status ...........................................................................51 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................55 Load Optimized Defaults...........................
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CHAPTER 1 Specifications The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard is the smallest form-factor available today. Through a high level of integration, the Nano-ITX measures at only 50% of the size of a Mini-ITX mainboard. The mainboard comes with an embedded VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor that boasts of ultra-low power consumption, space-saving package.
Chapter 1 MAINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS CPU • VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor South Bridge • VIA VT8237R-series South Bridge Graphics • Integrated UniChrome™ Pro AGP • MPEG-2 decoding and MPEG-4 acceleration Audio • VIA VT1617A 6-channel AC'97 codec Memory • 1 x DDR 266/333/400 SODIMM socket (up to 1 GB) Expansion Slot • 1 x Mini-PCI slot • 1 x 40-pin UltraDMA 66/100/133 pin header • 1 x 44-pin UltraDMA 66/100/133 for secondary 2.
Specifications Onboard I/O Connectors • 1 x USB pin header for 8 additional USB 2.0/1.
Chapter 1 MAINBOARD LAYOUT CPU FAN PWR SODIMM IDE1 JCRT_ CAPTURE JLVDS/DVI LUKE CoreFusion Processor JUSB JTV IDE2 JAUDIO JKBMS VT8237R-series South Bridge SATA BIOS Socket JFPANL JSIO JLAN Mini-PCI on Bottom-side of Board 4 CMOS Battery CLEAR_CMOS SYS FAN
Specifications SLOTS Port Description Mini PCI SODIMM Expansion card slot Memory module slot Page 20 9 ONBOARD CONNECTORS Connector Description Audio Audio Jacks connector (Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone) / CD-In / SPDIF CPU fan connector VGA port / SMBUS / CAP0 connector Case connectors IDE drive connectors Keyboard or mouse connector LAN connector LVDS or DVI connector Power cable connector Serial ATA drive connector System fan connector COM1 / LPC / SIR connector Universal Serial Bus connector TV
CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage some components.
Installation CPU The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard includes an embedded VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor. The VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor provides ultralow power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties and features a fanless design. The VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor requires only a heatsink to provide sufficient cooling.
Chapter 2 CPU Fan and System Fan: CPUFAN and SYSFAN The CPUFAN (CPU fan) and SYSFAN (system fan) run on +12V and maintain system cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always be aware that the red wire is the Positive and should be connected to the +12V. The black wire is Ground and should always be connected to GND. FAN_MCM is a switch that is used by high-quality fans to monitor the system temperature and will automatically adjust according to the environment.
Installation MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard provides one 200-pin SODIMM slot for DDR266/333/400 SDRAM memory modules. DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures • Make sure the notch is on the proper side. • Insert the memory module into the slot at a 30 degree angle (30 degrees from the board). It should lightly snap into place. • Push the module up against the board and release your finger when the clips lock the module.
Chapter 2 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard requires a special power cable adapter to connect to a conventional ATX power supply. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused. Nano-ITX 12-Pin Power Connector To connect the ATX power supply, make sure the power cable pins are properly aligned. Then insert the plug firmly into the connector.
Installation CONNECTORS Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 functions. Up to four IDE devices can be connected to the system. The primary hard drive should always be connected to IDE1 as the master drive. Both IDE drives can connect to a master and a slave drive.
Chapter 2 Audio Jacks Connector: JAUDIO This pin header is for the CDROM, SPDIF and Audio connector. The Line-Out jack signals are for connecting to external speakers or headphones. The Line-In jack signals are for connecting to an external audio device such as a CD player, tape player, etc. The Mic jack signals are for connecting to a microphone. See Appendix A for details on using the 6-channel audio mode.
Installation CRT Connector: JCRT_CAPTURE This pin header can be used to attach additional port for VGA monitor, SMBUS and CAP0. JCRT_CAPTURE Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 GND AR_IN AG_IN AB_IN GND GND GND CPA1D1 CPA1D3 CPA1D4 CPA1D5 CPA1D6 CPA1D7 GND NC SMBDT GND 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 +5V DDC_DA DDC_CK HSYNC_IN VSYNC_IN GND Key CAP1CLK CPA1D0 CPA1D2 GND GND GND GND Key SMBCK +3.
Chapter 2 Case Connectors: FPNL The F_PANEL pin header block allows you to connect to the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED and the case speaker. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 +5V Dual +5V Dual -PLED +5V Key SPEAKER 2 4 6 8 10 12 +5V HD_LED PW_BN GND Reset_SW GND FPNL 1 2 11 12 Power Switch (PW_BN) Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Pressing this button will turn the system power on or off.
Installation KBMS Connector: JKBMS The mainboard provides a PS2 header to attach a PS2 keyboard and mouse. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 +5V Dual NC GND Keyboard_DATA Keyboard_CLK 2 4 6 8 10 +5V Dual Key GND Mouse_DATA Mouse_CLK JKBMS 1 2 9 10 USB Connector: JUSB This pin header is used to connect up to 8-port USB2.0/1.1 cable.
Chapter 2 LPC / SIR Connector: JSIO This pin header is for LPC / SIR / COM1 devices. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 LAD1 -PCIRSTX LAD0 LAD2 SERIRQ -LDRQ1 +5V +5V IRTX GND DCD1 -SOUT1 RTS1 -XRI1 GND 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 LPCCLK1 GND SIO_OSC -LFRAME LAD3 -EXTSMI +3.3V +3.3V IRRX GND -SIN1 DTR1 DSR1 CTS1 Key JSIO 1 2 29 30 Serial ATA Connector: S-ATA This connector is for S-ATA devices.
Installation LVDS / DVI Connector: JLVDS/DVI This connector works as the interface to multiple display devices. An additional daughter card is required for LVDS or DVI supports respectively. The LVDS daughter card, LVDS-07, is currently available. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 49 51 53 55 57 59 +12V +12V GND +3.3V ENPVEE ENBLT FPD13 GND FPD23 FPVS FPD2 FPD11 FPD7 +3.3V +3.
Chapter 2 LAN Connector: JLAN This pin header allows you to connect a network card with the LAN function. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 +3.3VLANPH P4/P5 RX+ RXP7/P8 GND 2 4 6 8 10 12 -LAN_SP100 TX+ TXKey -LAN_ACT GND JLAN 1 2 11 12 TV Out Connector: JTV This pin header allows you to use different types of TV signal interfaces, including S-Video, RCA and Component (YPbPr / Scart / D-Terminal) outputs.
Installation JUMPERS The mainboard provides jumpers for setting some mainboard functions. This section will explain how to change the settings of the mainboard functions using the jumpers. Clear CMOS: CLEAR_CMOS The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. To reset the CMOS settings, set the jumper on pins 1 and 2 while the system is off. Return the jumper to pins 2 and 3 afterwards. Setting the jumper while the system is on will damage the mainboard.
Chapter 2 SLOTS Peripheral Component Interconnect: Mini PCI The Mini PCI slot allows you to insert Mini PCI expansion cards. When adding or removing expansion cards, first unplug the power supply. Read the documentation for the expansion card if any changes to the system are necessary. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ (interrupt request line) are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
CHAPTER 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions.
Chapter 3 ENTERING SETUP Power on the computer and press during the beginning of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again.
BIOS Setup CONTROL KEYS Keys Description Up Arrow Down Arrow Left Arrow Right Arrow Enter Escape Move to the previous item Move to the next item Move to the item in the left side Move to the item in the right side Select the item Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for O
Chapter 3 NAVIGATING THE BIOS MENUS The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys Up/Down arrow keys to select any item/sub-menu. Description of the selected/highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen. An arrow symbol next to a field indicates that a sub-menu is available (see figure below). Press to display the sub-menu. To exit the submenu, press .
BIOS Setup GETTING HELP The BIOS setup program provides a “General Help” screen. You can display this screen from any menu/sub-menu by pressing . The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS setup. Press to exit the help screen.
Chapter 3 MAIN MENU Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu option to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu option to set the BIOS supervisor password. Set User Password Use this menu option to set the BIOS user password. Save & Exit Setup Save BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
Chapter 3 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, Jan 7 2003 20 : 21 : 31 IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] [QUANTUM FIREBALLP AS] [None] [None] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 195584K 196608K : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level Change the da
BIOS Setup IDE DRIVES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] IDE Channel 0 Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector 0 0 0 0 0 PIO Mode Ultra DMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value Item Help Menu Level To auto-detect the HDD's size, head...
Chapter 3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Virus Warning CPU Internal Cache Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) Security Option APIC Mode MPS Version Control for OS Display Full Screen Logo Display Small Logo : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Press Enter] [Disabled]
BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
Chapter 3 Typematic Delay (Msec) This item sets the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the system begins to repeat the signal from the depressed key. Settings: [250, 500, 750, 1000] Security Option Selects whether the password is required every time the System boots, or only when you enter Setup. When set to “Setup”, a password prompt appears when BIOS Setup is launched.
BIOS Setup HARD DISK BOOT PRIORITY Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Item Help Menu Level Use < > or < > to Select a device then press < + > to move it up, or < - > to move it down the list. Press < ESC > to exit this menu.
Chapter 3 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Display Card Priority AGP & P2P Bridge Control CPU & PCI Bus Control Select Display Device Panel Type HDTV Display HDTV Type HDTV Input Mode TV H/W Layout TV Type TV Output Connector [PCI Slot] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [CRT] [1024x768 : 1 :On] Disabled HDTV 720P RGB Input [Default] [NTSC] [Press Enter] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Hel
BIOS Setup TV H/W Layout Settings: [Default, COMPOSITE + S-Video, COMP. + R/G/B, COMP. + Y/Cb/Cr, COMP. + SDTV-R.G.B, COMP. + SDTV-Y.Pb.Pr, COMPOSITE, S-Video, R.G.B, Y.Cb.Cr, SDTV – R.G.B, SDTV – Y.Pb.Pr, S-Video + R.G.B, S-Video + Y.b.Cr] TV Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system.
Chapter 3 AGP & P2P BRIDGE CONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Mode VGA Share Memory Size Direct Frame Buffer Size : Move Enter: Select [128] 8x [64] [Enabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Item Help Menu Level F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for video purposes.
BIOS Setup CPU & PCI BUS CONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus Control VLink mode selection [Mode 1] Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults V-Link mode selection This menu item controls the data transfer speed between the north and south bridge.
Chapter 3 TV OUTPUT CONNECTOR Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility TV Output Connector CVBS (Composite) S-Video 0 (Y/C) R/G/B Cr/Y/Cb SDTV-R/G/B SDTV-Pr/Y/Pb : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults 38 ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help
BIOS Setup INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals SuperIO Device [Press Enter] Onboard IDE Channel 1 Onboard IDE Channel 2 IDE Prefetch Mode OnChip SATA SATA Mode [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [RAID] AC97 Audio VIA OnChip LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] OnChip USB Controller OnChip EHCI Controller USB Emulation [All Enabled] [Enabled] [On] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value Item Help Menu Level
Chapter 3 AC’97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the device is detected, the onboard VIA AC'97 (Audio Codec'97) controller will be enabled; otherwise, it is disabled. Disable the controller if another controller card is being used to connect to an audio device. When set to “Auto”, the onboard controller is enabled if an audio device is detected.
BIOS Setup SUPER IO DEVICE Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SuperIO Device Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select RxD, TxD Active IR Transmission Delay UR2 Duplex Mode Use IR Pins : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [3F8/IRQ4] [Disabled] IrDA [Hi, Hi] [Disabled] [Half] [IR-Rx2Tx2] Item Help Menu Level +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help Onboard Serial Port 1 and 2 Sets the base I/O port address and IRQ f
Chapter 3 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type HDD Power Down Power Management Timer Video Off Option [S1(POS)] [Disable] [Disable] [Suspend -> Off] Power Off by PWRBTN Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume AC Loss Auto restart [Instant-Off] [Auto] [Off] Peripherals Activities IRQs Activities [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level This item allows you to select how the BIOS put the system in power saving mode.
BIOS Setup Video Off Option Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Setting Description Always On Screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode Screen is turned off when system enters power saving mode Suspend -> Off Power Off by PWRBTN This field configures the power button on the chassis.
Chapter 3 PERIPHERAL ACTIVITIES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Peripherals Activities VGA Event COM Event HDD Event PCI Master Event [OFF] [COM] [ON] [OFF] PS2KB Wakeup Select PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 USB Resume PowerOn by PCI Card Modem Ring Resume [Hot Key] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] RTC Alarm Resume Date (of Month) Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) [Disabled] 0 0: 0: 0 : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value Item Help Menu
BIOS Setup PS2KB Wakeup Select When selecting “Password”, press or to change password. The maximum number of characters is eight. “PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” and “PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” will be disabled while changing the password. Settings: [Hot Key, Password] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 Enables any mouse activity to restore the system from the power saving mode to an active state.
Chapter 3 RTC Alarm Resume Sets a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Date (of Month) The field specifies the date for “RTC Alarm Resume”. Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) The field specifies the time for “RTC Alarm Resume”.
BIOS Setup IRQS ACTIVITIES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQs Activities Primary INTR IRQ3 (Reserved) IRQ4 (COM 1) IRQ5 (Reserved) IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) IRQ7 (Reserved) IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) IRQ10 (Reserved) IRQ11 (Reserved) IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) IRQ13 (Coprocessor) IRQ14 (Hard Disk) IRQ15 (Reserved) : Move Enter: Select [ON] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Pre
Chapter 3 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP / PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Reset Configuration Data [No] [Disabled] Resources Controlled by IRQ Resources Assign IRQ for VGA Assign IRQ for USB [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Item Help Menu Level Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
BIOS Setup Resource Controlled By Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices. When set to “Auto(ESCD)”, the BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields. When set to “Manual”, all of the “IRQ Resources” become available for manual configuration. Settings: [Auto(ESCD), Manual] Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
Chapter 3 IRQ RESOURCES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-12 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to : Move [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value Item Help Menu Level Legacy ISA for devices compliant w
BIOS Setup PC HEALTH STATUS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Item Help Menu Level CPU FAN Speed Vcore (V) 3.3Vin (V) + 5V +12V VBAT (V) 5VSB (V) : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages and fan speeds.
Chapter 3 FREQUENCY/VOLTAGE CONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock DRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency Bank Interleave Precharge to Active(Trp) Active to Precharge(Tras) Active to CMD(Trcd) REF to ACT/REF to REF(Trfc) ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD) DRAM Command Rate Spread Spectrum Range [By SPD] [Auto By SPD] 2.5 Disabled 4T 9T 4T 15T 3T [2T Command] +/- 0.
BIOS Setup Bank Interleave This item is for setting the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface. Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access cycles. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. This improves performance of the SDRAM by masking the refresh time of each bank. This field is only available when “DRAM Timing” is set to “Manual”.
Chapter 3 DRAM Command Rate This field is for setting how fast the memory controller sends out commands. Lower setting equals faster command rate. NOTE: Some memory modules may not be able to handle lower settings. Settings: [2T Command, 1T Command] Spread Spectrum Range Settings: [+/-0.1%, +/-0.2%, +/-0.3%, +/-0.6%] Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
BIOS Setup LOAD FAIL-S AFE DEFAULTS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Load F
Chapter 3 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Load Opt
BIOS Setup SET SUPERVISOR/USER P ASSWORD Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status ESC : Quit Exit Without Saving F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Change / Set / D
Chapter 3 SAVE & EXIT SETUP Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit SAVE to CMOS & EXIT (Y/N)? N Setup Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS
BIOS Setup EXIT WITHOUT S AVING Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Save &NExit Setup Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Exit Without Saving PC Health Status ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data
CHAPTER 4 Driver Installation This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard driver and application. You must install the VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as audio or VGA drivers. The applications will only function correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed.
Driver Installation DRIVER UTILITIES Getting Started The mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD that contains the driver utilities and software for enhancing the performance of the mainboard. If the CD is missing from the retail box, please contact the local dealer for the CD. Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. The latest updated versions are available at http://www.viaembedded.com.
Chapter 4 Running the Driver Utilities CD To start using the CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The CD should run automatically after closing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The driver utilities and software menu screen should then appear on the screen. If the CD does not run automatically, click on the “Start” button and select “Run…” Then type: "D:\Setup.exe". NOTE: D: might not be the drive letter of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in your system.
Driver Installation CD CONTENT VIA 4in1 Drivers: Contains VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver (enables the performance enhancing bus mastering functions on ATA-capable Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility), AGP VxD Driver (provides service routines to your VGA driver and interface directly to hardware, providing fast graphical access), IRQ Routing Miniport Driver (sets the system's PCI IRQ routing sequence) and VIA INF Driver (enables the VIA Power Management function).
APPENDIX A Smart 5.1 This chapter gives you brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled if your board is equipped with the VT1617A 6-channel AC'97 codec.
Smart 5.1 ENABLING SMART 5.1 Smart5.1 allows the system to output 6-channel audio directly from the audio jacks on the mainboard, using the traditional line-in, line-out and microphone jacks as output jacks. Windows® XP/2000 supports 6-channel. Windows® 98 only supports 4-channel. The examples in this section are based on Windows® XP. NOTE: Your media entertainment software needs to support 6channels in order for you to experience Smart5.1.
Appendix A Example A 1. Double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon in the control panel. 2. Select the “Audio” tab. Then press “Advanced” as shown in the picture.
Smart 5.1 3. Choose “5.1 surround sound speakers” to support the 6-channel function.
Appendix A Example B 1. Double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon in the control panel and then select the “Audio” tab on the panel as shown below. Press the “Volume” button in the “Sound playback” area 2. Select “Options” from the “Front Speaker” panel and select the item “Advanced Controls”.
Smart 5.1 3. Click on the “Advanced” button. 4. Check the “Smart5.1 Enable” item as shown in the panel below.
Appendix A After completing the previous settings, connect the speakers to the 3-jack connectors. Shown below are the corresponding connections to setup the 6-channel system.
