VIA Mainboard User’s Manual VIA P4MA - L VIA P4MA - VSL P4MA-L does NOT include Voice Post/Smart Card/ Memory Stick/Secure Digital functions as described in this User’s Manual. This applies to all related pin headers, BIOS settings, and software applications. Voice Post and Smart media functions are only supported by P4MA-VSL. Version 1.
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Box Contents • 1 x VIA Mainboard • 1 x User’s manual • 1 x Quick Installation Guide • 1 x Floppy ribbon cable • 1 x ATA-66/100/133 IDE ribbon cable • 1 x 2 Port USB 1.
Contents Specifications ........................................................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications .................................................. 1-2 Mainboard Layout ............................................................ 1-4 Connectors Guide ............................................................. 1-5 Installation ............................................................ 2-1 CPU Installation ................................................................
Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF .................................... PC Smart Card Reader: SCR......................................... USB pin-header: USB3/4 ............................................... Wake-On LAN Connector: WOL .................................. Wake-On Ring Connector: WOR................................... Secure Digital and Memory Stick Connectors: SD/MS . 2-16 2-16 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-18 Jumpers ..........................................................................
Software Setup ..................................................... 4-1 VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 Chipset Drivers ....................... 4-2 VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 VGA Driver .......................... 4-12 VIA Audio Driver........................................................... 4-18 Realtek Network Driver .................................................. 4-19 Winbond Smart@IO Drivers ........................................... 4-26 Winbond Voice Editor Utility ...........................................
Specifications 1 Specifications The VIA P4MA mainboard is based around the VIA ProSavageDDR P4M266 chipset, which brings support for high-performance DDR266 SDRAM to the Intel® Pentium® 4 platform. It is a high performance, cost-effective and energy efficient SMA chipset for the desktop PC. VIA’s advanced V-Link controller brings optimal system efficiency by effectively doubling bandwidth between the chipset’s north and south bridges.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specifications CPU • Supports Intel® Pentium® 4/Northwood processors in the 478 pin package • Supports 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.
Specifications • • • • • 1 x DB-15 VGA out port 1 x SPP/EPP/ECP mode compliant parallel port. 2 x USB 1.1 ports (plus 1 pin-header for up to 2 additional connections) 1 x MIDI/Game port 1 x RJ-45 NIC port Audio • S/W VIA VT1612A AC'97 Codec BIOS • Award Plug & Play BIOS • Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications Dimension • MicroATX Form Factor • 24.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard CPUFAN ATXPWR Top: Parallel port Bottom: COM 1/VGA out FDD Socket 478 Top: RJ45 Bottom: USB ports IDE 2 PCI Slot 1 SD MS PCI Slot 2 SPDIF PCI Slot 3 CIR BIOS IDE 1 AGP Slot CD_IN Top: Game port Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic M AUX12V IR SCR USB 3/4 CNR OB_Codec WOR WOL CLEAR_CMOS SYSFAN F_PANEL2 VIA P4MA - L & VIA P4MA - VSL Mainboard 1-4 F_PANEL
Specifications Connectors Guide Connectors ATXPWR ATX12V Function ATX 20-pin power connector ATX 12V power connector Reference see p. 2-7 see p. 2-7 JMS1 Mouse connector see p. 2-8 JKB1 USB Port Connectors Keyboard connector Connecting to USB devices see p. 2-8 see p. 2-9 LPT1 COM 1 Parallel port connector Serial port connector see p. 2-9 see p. 2-10 MIDI/Game Connector Connecting to joystick or game pad see p. 2-10 Audio Port Connectors Line-Out/Line-In/Mic-In see p.
Installation 2 Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installing the mainboard, carefully hold the components and closely follow the installation procedures. Some components may be damaged if they are installed incorrectly. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity can damage some components.
Chapter 2 CPU Installation The VIA P4MA mainboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package (PGA478). When installing the CPU, ensure the CPU has a largesize heatsink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If the heatsink and cooling fan are not included with the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. CPU Installation 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2.
Installation CPU Core Speed If then CPU Clock = Core/Bus ratio = CPU core speed = = = 100MHz 18 CPU Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 18 1.8GHz Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, WARNING! please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnor- mal settings, before overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
Chapter 2 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan firmly until its four clips become wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism. 4. Press the two levers down to secure the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction. 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the mainboard.
Installation Memory Installation The VIA P4MA mainboard provides 2 sockets for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules with 4 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate of transfer by transfering data twice per cycle. This is achieved by transfering data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock.
Chapter 2 DDR Module Installation You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM modules into the DDR DIMM slot, depending on your requirements. Differing from SDR DIMM, DDR DIMM modules have only one notch on the center of the module. The number of pins on either side of the breaks are also different. The memory modules will only fit if placed in the correct orientation.
Installation Power Supply The VIA P4MA mainboard requires an ATX power supply for powering the system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR This connector is for the ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply are inserted in the correct orientation and the pins are properly aligned.
Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: RJ45 Mouse Parallel Keyboard USB COM 1 MIDI/Game L-out L-in MIC VGA out Mouse Connector: JMS1 Keyboard Connector: JKB1 The VIA P4MA mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows: The mainboard provides a standard PS/ 2 keyboard connector for attaching a PS/2 keyboard.
Installation USB Port Connectors The VIA P4MA mainboard provides 2 USB ports (plus 1 pin-headers for up to 2 additional USB connections; see 2-17). USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Pin Definition 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 USB Ports PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5. 6. 7. 8.
Chapter 2 Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 The mainboard offers one 9-pin male Serial Port connector (COM 1) . You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to this port. Pin Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-Pin Male DIN Connectors PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Installation Connectors The VIA P4MA mainboard provides pin-header connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and the CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD The standard floppy disk drive connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M. FDD M Socket 478 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR This connector allows you to connect an IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to activate the IR function.
Chapter 2 Consumer IR Connector: CIR This connector allows you to connect a Consumer IR module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to activate the IR function. Socket 478 SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 5VDUAL NC CIRRX GND NC M Pin Definition PIN 1 5 CIR CD-In Connector: CD_IN This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector.
Installation Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The VIA P4MA mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drive, CD-ROM, LS-120 and other devices. These connectors utilize the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE 2 IDE 1 M Socket 478 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU/SYS FAN SENSOR +12V GND 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 be connected to GND. Both CPU and System fan connectors have sensors to detect fan speed, but the power fan does not have sensor.
Installation F_Panel Pin Definition M Socket 478 PIN SIGNAL PIN 1 5VDUAL 8 GND 2 +5V 9 SPEAK 3 5VDUAL 10 4 HD_LED 11 5 PLED 12 GND 6 PW_BN 13 SPEAK +SPEAK 14 NC 7 SIGNAL RST_SW NC HD_LED PW_BN RST_SW 2 14 1 13 PW_LED SLP_LED +SLP_LED F_Panel SPEAKER F_Panel2 -SLP_LED Power Button (PW_BN) Connect to a 2-pin switch button. Pressing this button will turn the system power on or off.
Chapter 2 Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF The SPDIF output provides digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Please make sure the SPDIF module is CORRECTLY plugged onto the connector. Incorrect orientation may cause permanent damage to the module.
Installation USB pin-header: USB3/4 The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin-header connector, allowing up to 2 additional USB ports. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto this pin-header. Socket 478 M USB 3/4 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB1- 5 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 NC 10 GND 2 10 1 9 USB 3/4 Wake-On LAN Connector: WOL This connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function.
Chapter 2 Wake-On Ring Connector: WOR This connector allows you to connect a modem card with the Wake-On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card. M Socket 478 Ring GND 1 2 Secure Digital and Memory Stick Connectors: SD/MS These connectors support non-volatile memory devices called Secure Digital (SD) memory card and Memory Stick (MS). A SD/MS reader needs to be purchased for these devices to work.
Installation Jumpers The VIA P4MA mainboard provides jumpers for setting the mainboard’s functions. This section will explain how to change settings for your mainboard’s functions through the use of the jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: CLEAR_CMOS The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. The long-life battery has a lifetime of at least 5 years. If you want to clear the system configuration data from the CMOS RAM, use the CLEAR_CMOS (Clear CMOS jumper).
Chapter 2 Audio Codec Auto Detect Jumper: OB_CODEC This jumper enables or disables the audio codec auto detect function. If a CNR card based audio codec is found, then the auto detect function will automatically disable the onboard audio codec to avoid conflict. If the auto detect function is disabled, then the mainboard will always disable the onboard audio codec.
Installation Slots The mainboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP4X slot and one CNR slot. M Socket 478 AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP4X slot allows you to insert an AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
Chapter 2 PCI Interrupt Request Routing IRQ allows devices to send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
BIOS Setup 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives you detailed explaination of BIOS setup functions.
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press DEL straight away to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again.
BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the BIOS setup menu, the Main Menu appears. Main Menu The main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys (LK) to select any item/sub-menu. Description of the selected/highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) on the left of field, this means a sub-menu is available. The sub-menu contains additional options.
Chapter 3 The Main Menu The Main Menu contains twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press to accept or enter the submenu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to set chipset specific features and optimize system performance.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set supervisor password. Set User Password Use this menu to set user password.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and use the or keys to select the value you desire for each item. Date The date format is . Day - day of the week, for example Friday. Read-only. Month - the month from Jan to Dec. Date - the date from 1 to 31. Year - the year, range from 1999 to 2098. Time The time format is . Drive A Set the type of floppy drive installed. Available options are None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.
BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/Slave Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. Select Auto whenever possible. If you select Manual, make sure the information provided is from your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer.
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features OnBoard Voice Warning If the Onboard Voice Warning feature is enabled, the mainboard will give human voice warning though the speaker of any error during machine setup. Examples: “VGA not installed”, “Keyboard not installed”, “Mouse not installed”, “FDD not installed”, “HDD not installed”, “Memory not installed”...etc. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Virus Warning Set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy LS120 HDD-0 SCSI CD-ROM HDD-1 HDD-2 HDD-3 ZIP100 LAN Disabled The system will boot from floppy drive. The system will boot from LS-120 drive. The system will boot from first HDD. The system will boot from SCSI. The system will boot from CD-ROM. The system will boot from second HDD. The system will boot from third HDD. The system will boot from fourth HDD.
Chapter 3 Typematic Delay (Msec) When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled. This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000. Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Setup Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for display purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
Chapter 3 VGA Share Memory Size Set the VGA Share Memory Size. Settings: 8M, 16M and 32M. FB Address Conversion Set the Frame Buffer address conversion mechanism. This feature optimizes MA table for VGA frame buffer accesses according to DRAM page size in use. It is expected to improve VGA performance. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. FB Page Close Prediction Set the Frame Buffer Page Close Prediction function. This feature automatically closes those frame-buffer DRAM pages no longer needed.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. Settings: Disabled, Enabled. IDE Prefetch Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write.
Chapter 3 troller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device. Setting options: Auto and Disabled. MC97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a modem is used, the onboard VIA MC’97 (Modem Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to a modem. Settings: Auto and Disabled.
BIOS Setup SuperIO Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select “Enabled” when you have installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/2 Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port A/serial port B. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
Chapter 3 IR Transmission Delay Set the delay mode of IR transmission/reception. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. UR2 Duplex Mode Set the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed. Settings: Full and Half. Onboard Parallel Port This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
BIOS Setup Midi Port IRQ Set an IRQ for the onboard midi port. This field is only available if midi port is not “Disabled”. Settings: 5 and 10. SC Port Address Enable or disable Smart Card reader. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. SC Port IRQ Display the current Smart Card Reader IRQ. MS/SD Port Address Enable or disable Memory Stick/Secure Digital reader. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. MS/SD Port Mode Select to use Memory Stick or Secure Digital reader. Only one can function at the same time.
Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Function Activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware (i.e. Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP) select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. ACPI Suspend Type Set the power saving mode for ACPI function.
BIOS Setup Power Management Timer Set the idle time before system enters power saving mode. ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Settings: Disable and 1/2/4/6/ 8/10/20/30/40 min and 1 hr. 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. Settings are: Always On - The screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode.
Chapter 3 Peripheral Activities Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: VGA Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor VGA activities. Settings: Off and ON. LPT & COM Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor parallel port (LPT) and serial port (COM) activities. Settings: None, LPT, COM and LPT/ COM. HDD & FDD Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor hard disks and floppy drives activties.
BIOS Setup PS2KB Wakeup from suspend Select which “Hot-Key” is used to wake-up the system from power saving mode. Settings: Disabled, Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+F2, Ctrl+F3, Ctrl+F4, Ctrl+F5, Ctrl+F6, Ctrl+F7, Ctrl+F8, Ctrl+F9, Ctrl+F10, Ctrl+F11, Ctrl+F12, Power, Wake and Any Key. USB Resume Decide whether or not the USB devices can wake the system from suspend state. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PowerOn by PCI Card Decide whether or not a PCI card can power up the system or resume it from suspend state.
Chapter 3 IRQs Activities Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Primary INTR Selecting ON will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. Settings: OFF and ON. IRQ3~IRQ15 Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If set to Enabled, the activity of the specified IRQ line will prevent the system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from power saving modes.
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. PNP OS Installed When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). Other cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows® 95 or 98/98SE. When set to No, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards.
Chapter 3 IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request. Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. System Temperature, CPU Temperature, CPU Fan Speed, Chasis Fan Speed, Vcore(V), 3.3Vin(V), +5V, +12V, -12V, VBat(V), 5VSB(V). These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. CPU Warning Temperature Set the CPU warning temperature, the mainboard will beep if the temperature limit is exceeded.
Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: By SPD, 100MHz and 133MHz. DRAM Timing This setting determines whether DRAM timing is configured by reading the contents of the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module. Selecting Yes makes SDRAM Cycle Length and Bank Interleave automatically determined by BIOS according to the configurations on the SPD. Settings: Manual and By SPD.
BIOS Setup Active to Precharge (Tras) Set the time from active back to precharge state. Settings: 5T and 6T. Active to CMD (Trcd) Set the time from active state to command state. Settings: 2T and 3T. DRAM Command Rate This setting controls the DRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows DRAM signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting 2T makes DRAM signal controller run at 2T rate. 1T is faster than 2T. Settings: 2T Command and 1T Command.
Chapter 3 CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Spread Spectrum When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide the most stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default BIOS values that provide a minimal and stable system configuration.
Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal and stable system performance.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Chapter 3 About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menus.
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.
Chapter 3 Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
Driver Setup 4 Software Setup This chapter gives you detailed instructions on setup of motherboard drivers and applications. It consists of the following topics: VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 Chipset Drivers VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 VGA Driver VIA Audio Driver Realtek Network Driver Winbond Smart@IO Drivers Winbond Voice Editor Utility 4-2 4-12 4-18 4-19 4-26 4-28 Note: You must install VIA 4in1 chipset drivers first before installing other drivers like audio or VGA drivers.
Chapter 4 VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 Chipset Drivers The VIA P4M266 chipset is a high performance, cost-effective and energy efficient SMA chipset. Featuring a new super-pipelined 128-bit engine, P4M266 utilizes a single cycle architecture that provides high performance along with superior image quality. Features • Integrated Pentium 4 DDR VIA Northbridge and S3 Graphics ProSavage8 • • 2D/3D AGP 4x Graphics Controller in a single chip.
Driver Setup 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click the Install VIA 4in1 Driver option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed.
Chapter 4 6. The screen now will show two installation options. Select Normally Install to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Install to install the drivers automatically. Click Next to continue, for Quickly Install users please go to step 12. 7. The screen will now show four drivers: VIAATAPI Vendor Support Driver. AGP VxD Driver. IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. VIA INF Driver. Please select all four drivers and click Next to continue.
Driver Setup 8. Select Install VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue. 11. Select Install VIA IRQ Routing Miniport Driver and click Next to continue 12. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA 4in1 Driver option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options.
Driver Setup 8. Select Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Install AGP 4X/133 driver and click Next to continue. 10. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click the Install VIA 4in1 Driver option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options.
Driver Setup 8. The screen now should show one driver: Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver. Please select the driver and click Next to continue. 9. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click on Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows ME 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA 4in1 Driver option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options.
Driver Setup 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue. 11. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click on Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 VIA ProSavage8 P4M266 VGA Driver VGA driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click the Intall VIA VGA Driver option. 4. Under the “Welcome” dialog, click Next. 5. Under the “Start Copying Files” dialog, click Next.
Driver Setup 6. Wait for setup program to copy files into appropriate folder and update hardware information of computer automatically. 7. In the “Setup Complete” dialog, select the “Yes, I want to restart computer now.” item, and click the “Finish” button then the computer will restart and the VGA driver installation process is completed.
Chapter 4 VGA driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click the Install VIA VGA Driver option to install. 4. Under the “Welcome” dialog, click Next. 5. Under the “Start Copying Files” dialog, click Next. 6.
Driver Setup 7. In the “Setup Complete” dialog, select the “Yes, I want to restart computer now.” item, and click the “Finish” button then the computer will restart and the VGA driver installation process is completed.
Chapter 4 VGA driver nstallation for Windows XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA VGA Driver option to install. 4. Under the “Welcome” dialog, click Next. 5. Under the “Start Copying Files” dialog, click Next. 6.
Driver Setup 7. In the “Setup Complete” dialog, select the “Yes, I want to restart computer now.” item, and click the “Finish” button then the computer will restart and the VGA driver installation process is completed.
Chapter 4 VIA Audio Driver Audio driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA Audio Driver to install VIA Audio Driver Setup Program. 4. Select Install driver. Click Next to continue. 5. After the audio driver is installed, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”.
Driver Setup Realtek Network Driver Network driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Move mouse pointer to “Properties” item and left click it. 2. The “System Properties” window is poped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Controller” and click the “Properties” button.
Chapter 4 3. In the “PCI Ethernet Controller Properties” window, click the “Reinstall Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked, then click the “Next” button. 5. Select “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want” item and click the “Next” button.
Driver Setup 6. Select the “Network adapters” item in the list and click “Next” button. 7. In the “Select Device” dialog, click “Have Disk…” button.
Chapter 4 8. In the “Install From Disk” dialog, click the “Browse…” button. 9. In the “Open” dialog, select the drive the Master CD in. 10. Select the “Lan” folder of the “Drivers”.
Driver Setup 11. Select “win98” folder in the “Drivers\Lan” folder. 12. In the “Driver\Lan\WIN98” folder, select the “netrts5.inf”file and click the “OK” button. 13. Click the “OK” button in the “Install From Disk” dialog.
Chapter 4 14. Select “Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC” model in the “Select Device” Dialog, and click the “OK” button. 15. Click the “Next” button in the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog. 16. Then the “Update Device Driver Wizard” will copy appropriate files and update hardware configuration automatically. 17. Then click the “Finish” button of the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog. 18.
Driver Setup Network driver installation for Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive then in the first scene click the Install RealTek Lan item. 2. Click the “Next” button in the “InstallShield Wizard” dialog. 3. The “InstallShield Wizard” copies appropriate files into your system and updates hardware configuration. 4. Finally, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” item, and click the “OK” button.
Chapter 4 Winbond Smart@IO Drivers Winbond Smart@IO drivers installation for Windows 98/98SE/ ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install Winbond Smart@IO Drivers option. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to install drivers. 5.
Driver Setup 6. If the setting is set to “SD Socket” in the BIOS setup, the picture is as follows. Click Next to install drivers. 7. Click Finish to close the installation. 8. To enable Smart@IO devices effective, restart immediately.
Chapter 4 Winbond Voice Editor Utility Winbond voice editor installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/ 2000/XP 1. On the setup screen click the Install Voice Editor option. 2. When the installation starts, click Next to install software. 3. Click Browse to set the Voice Editor directory, and Next to continue.
Driver Setup 4. Type a new folder name, or select one from the Existing Folders list. 5. Click Next to copy files to the Voice Editor directory. 6. Setup has finished installing Voice Editor on your computer. Select Yes to restart the computer after setup, or No for restart later. Click Finish to complete setup. 7. After restart, launch Voice Editor from [Start]->[Programs]->[Winbond Voice Editor]->[Voice Editor].
