VIA Technologies Mini-ITX Manuale Utente

iVersion 1.0March 21, 2002VIAUser’s ManualVIA EPIAMini-ITX MainboardP/N 99-51-010061

Specifications1-3TV-Out• VIA VT1621 TV-Out Controller• Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600 NTSC/PAL TV• S-Video or RCA Video outputI/O Ports• 1 PS2 Mouse co

Chapter 44-349. Find the suitable device “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” from thelocation, and click “Next” button to continue.10. Complete upgrading t

Software Setup4-35VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows20001. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System”in

Chapter 44-363. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Unknowndevice” and click right button to select the “Properties”.4. In the “U

Software Setup4-376. Select “Search for suitable driver for my device [recommended]”and click “Next” to continue.7. Select “Specify a location” for dr

Chapter 44-388. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is insupplied CD under “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WIN2000”. Click “OK” to contin

Software Setup4-39VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows98/98SE1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System

Chapter 44-404. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” is invoked and click “Next” tocontinue.5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is

Software Setup4-41VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for WindowsME1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System”in t

Chapter 44-425. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device isusing now. [Recommended]” and click “Browse” to set the locationto CD-RO

Chapter 11-4VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard(Note: Onboard DOC is optional)Layout

Specifications1-5Component Function ReferenceFan 1, Fan 2 Fan power connectors See p. 2-2DIMM1, DIMM2 DIMM slot See p. 2-4ATX Power Connector Connecti

Hardware Setup2-1This chapter provides you with information about hardware setupprocedures. While installating, be careful in holding the componentsa

Chapter 22-2The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA EdenProcessor or VIA C3TM E-Series Processor. Two fan connectors (Fan 1 &Fan

Hardware Setup2-3CPU HeatsinkOverclockingThis motherboard is not designed to support overclocking.Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications

Chapter 22-4SDRAM Module Installation Procedures1.) Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slotoutwards.2.) Align the SDRAM module

Hardware Setup2-5Socket Memory Module Total Memory DIMM 1 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB~512MB DIMM 2 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB~5

Chapter 22-6ATX 20-Pin Power ConnectorTo connect the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the powersupply are inserted in the proper orientation a

Hardware Setup2-7COM PortLineOutLineInMicInPS/2 KeyboardPS/2 MouseUSB PortsRJ-45 PortBack PanelThe back panel of the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard conta

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Chapter 22-8COM PortThe mainboard provides a 9-pin male serial port connector for connectinga serial mouse or other serial devices.Audio ConnectorsLin

Hardware Setup2-9The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides the following connectors:IDE ConnectorsThe two PCI IDE connectors (IDE 1 & IDE 2) suppor

Chapter 22-10CD-ROM Line In Connector (J7)The J7 internal CD-ROM Line In Connector allows you to connect andreceive audio input from a device such as

Hardware Setup2-11FIR Module Connector (J5)The FIR Module Connector (J5) allows you to connect a Fast Infraredstandard module. This is not for standar

Chapter 22-1211Wake On Modem Connector (J8)This connector (J8) allows you to connect to a modem with the Wake OnModem function. The connector will pow

Hardware Setup2-13Video In Connector and PCI Riser Card Connector (J12)The Video In Connector (right part of J12, see diagram below) allows youto conn

Chapter 22-14Clear CMOS (J10)The Clear CMOS jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory of systemparameter settings. If you want to clear the system co

Hardware Setup2-15Host Frequency Select (J13)This jumper can be used to select the host frequency bus speed of themainboard. The three available optio

Chapter 22-16Auto Reboot Function Setting (J2)This jumper enables or disables the Auto Reboot Function Setting. Whenenabled, the system will automatic

Hardware Setup2-17DOC BIOS Select (J4)This jumper enables or disables the Disk on Chip (DOC) BIOS SelectFunction. The DOC function is not a standard o

iiiFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aclass B digital device, pursuan

Chapter 22-18PCI SlotThe PCI slot allows you to insert PCI expansion card. When adding orremoving expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power

Hardware Setup2-19The IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) is the mechanism for devices to requestservices from the microprocessor. The “PCI & LAN” IRQ pins ar

BIOS Setup3-1This chapter gives detailed explaination of the BIOS setup functions. Itconsists of the following topics:Entering Setup 3-2Control Keys 3

Chapter 33-2Power on the computer and press DEL straight away to enter the BIOSsetup menu.If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart th

BIOS Setup3-3Sub-MenuIf you find a right pointer symbol (as shownin the window on the right) on the left of afield, this means a sub-menu is available

Chapter 33-4Standard CMOS FeaturesUse this menu to set basic system configurations.Advanced BIOS FeaturesUse this menu to set the advanced features av

BIOS Setup3-5PC Health StatusThis menu shows the PC health status.Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu to load the BIOS default settings for minimal a

Chapter 33-6DateThe date format is <Day><Month><Date><Year>.Day - day of the week, for example Friday. Read-only.Month - the m

BIOS Setup3-7All, But Diskette System halts for all errors (except disketteerror).All, But Disk/Key System halts for all errors (except disk/KBerror)I

Chapter 33-8Virus WarningSet the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sectorprotection. If the function is enabled, any attempt to write data

ivNOTE1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. La

BIOS Setup3-9LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive.HDD-0 The system will boot from first HDD.SCSI The system will boot from SCSI.CD-ROM The sys

Chapter 33-10Security OptionSpecifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented.Settings are described below:OS Select For DRAM > 64

BIOS Setup3-11The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipsetfunctions.Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with

Chapter 33-12DRAM Clock/Drive ControlPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:DRAM ClockSet the DRAM Clock. Settings

BIOS Setup3-13AGP & P2P Bridge ControlPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:AGP Aperture SizeSet the AGP Aper

Chapter 33-14CPU & PCI Bus ControlPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:P2C/C2P ConcurrencySet the P2C/C2P Co

BIOS Setup3-15Init Display FirstThis setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphicsadapter. Settings: PCI Slot and AGP.Frame Buffer SizeThi

Chapter 33-16VIA OnChip IDE DevicePress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:OnChip IDE Channel 0/1The integrated peri

BIOS Setup3-17Primary Master/Slave UDMAThese settings specifies the UDMA mode for Primary Master/SlaveIDE devices. Settings: Disabled and Auto.Seconda

Chapter 33-18SB I/O Base AddressSet Sound Blaster I/O base address. Settings: 220H, 240H, 260Hand 280H.SB IRQ SelectSelect the Sound Blaster IRQ. Sett

vThis VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard package should contain the followingitems:• 1 x VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard• 1 x User’s manual• 1 x ATA-33/66/100 Ha

BIOS Setup3-19Onboard FDD ControllerEnable the onboard floppy controller. Select “Enabled” when youhave installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabl

Chapter 33-20ACPI FunctionActivate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power ManagementInterface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware (i

BIOS Setup3-21Video Off OptionSelect whether or not to turn off the screen when system enterspower saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will overri

Chapter 33-22Power ManagementPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:Power ManagementSet the power management funct

BIOS Setup3-23Wake Up EventsPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:PS2 KB Wakeup from S3Decide whether to enable P

Chapter 33-24HDD & FDDDecide whether or not the power management unit should monitorhard disks and floppy drives activties. Settings: Off and On.P

BIOS Setup3-25IRQs Activities MonitoringPress <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:Primary INTRSelecting ON will cause

Chapter 33-26This section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system.This section covers some very technical items and only experienceduse

BIOS Setup3-27Resource Controlled ByThe BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug andPlay compatible devices. Choose “Auto(ESCD)” if uns

Chapter 33-28DMA ResourcesThe items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is setto Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-

vi1. Specifications ... 1-1Specifications ... 1-2Layout ..

BIOS Setup3-29This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall systemstatus.CPU Fan Speed, CPU Fan 2 Speed, 12V, 5V, 2.5V, Vcore an

Chapter 33-30This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settingsto the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the ma

BIOS Setup3-31This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settingsto the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are th

Chapter 33-32When you select this function, a message as below will appear on thescreen:Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press

BIOS Setup3-33 About Supervisor Password & User Password:Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settingsof the setup menus.User password:

Chapter 33-34When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option tosave the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the scree

BIOS Setup3-35When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option toabandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen:Typ

Software Setup4-1This chapter gives you detailed instructions on setup of motherboarddrivers and applications. It consists of the following topics:VIA

Chapter 44-24in1 chipset driver installation for Windows XP1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automatically and the

Software Setup4-34. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service PackREADME.5. Click Yes to proceed.6. The screen now will show tw

vii4. Software Setup ... 4-1VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers ... 4-2VIA PLE133 Integrated VG

Chapter 44-48. The screen now should show one driver: Install VIA PCI IDE BusDriver. Please select the driver and click on Next to continue.9. After

Software Setup4-54in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 20001. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automatically a

Chapter 44-68. 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. Aft

Software Setup4-74in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 98/98SE1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automaticall

Chapter 44-86. The screen now will show two installation options. Select NormallyInstall to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Instal

Software Setup4-98. Select Install VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver and click Next tocontinue.9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next

Chapter 44-104in1 chipset driver installation for Windows ME1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automatically and the

Software Setup4-119. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue.10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next toc

Chapter 44-12VGA driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automatically

Software Setup4-135. After the VGA driver is properly installed, please select “Yes, I wantto restart my computer now.” And click Finish to restart yo

Specifications1-1The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboardis the smallest form factor mainboard specification available tod

Chapter 44-14Audio driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP1. Insert the supplied CD disc into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD should run automat

Software Setup4-15Network driver installation for Windows XP1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System”in the “Control Pane

Chapter 44-163. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIA PCI10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” and click right button to select the“P

Software Setup4-175. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next”to continue.6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to

Chapter 44-187. Select “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” for driver andclick “Have Disk...” to find driver location.8. Click “Browse” button to

Software Setup4-199. Find the suitable device “VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” fromthe location E:\Drivers\LAN, and click “Next” button to continu

Chapter 44-20Network driver installation for Windows 20001. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and click the “Start”,“Setting” and “Control Panel

Software Setup4-213. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Ethernetcontroller” and click right mouse button, and select the “Proper

Chapter 44-226. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device[recommended]” and click “Next” to continue.7. Select “Specify a location” for drive

Software Setup4-238. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver isin “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “OK” to continue.9. Fin

Chapter 11-2CPU• Embedded VIA Processor• Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA)• Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memoryChipset• VIA 8601A Nort

Chapter 44-24Network driver installation for Windows 98/98SE1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “MyComputer” icon on the de

Software Setup4-253. In the “PCI Ethernet Controller Properties” window, click the“Reinstall Driver” button.4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is in

Chapter 44-266. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in“E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “Next” to continue.7. Completing th

Software Setup4-27Network driver installation for Windows ME1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “MyComputer” icon on the de

Chapter 44-283. In the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties” window,select the “Driver” tab and click the “Update Driver” button.4. The

Software Setup4-295. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is usingnow. [Recommended]” and use “Browse” button to specify a loca

Chapter 44-30VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for WindowsXP1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System”in the “C

Software Setup4-313. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIAFast InfraRed Controller” and click right button to select the“Proper

Chapter 44-325. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select“Next” to continue.6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to insta

Software Setup4-337. Select “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” for driver and click “HaveDisk...” to find driver location.8. Click “Browse” button to find