Elitegroup VX900-I User Manual V1.0A

Preface

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

Version 1.0

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, Windows and Windows 7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

VIA® are registered trademarks of VIA Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:



EN 55022



EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3



EN 55024

EN 60950



CE marking



Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

Disturbances in supply systems caused

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Describes features of the motherboard.

page 1

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Describes installation of motherboard components.

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard software.

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

page 7

page 23

page 41

page 45

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface i

Chapter 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction...........................................................................................1

Pakage Contents..................................................................................1

Specifications......................................................................................2

Motherboard Components................................................................4

I/O Ports...............................................................................................6

Chapter 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions..............................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis.......................................7

Checking Jumper Settings..................................................................8

Installing Hardware...........................................................................9

Installing Memory Modules.....................................................9

Installing Add-on Cards..........................................................10

Connecting Optional Devices.................................................12

Installing a SATA Hard Drive...................................................17

Connecting Case Components........................................................18

Front Panel Header................................................................20

Chapter 3 23

Using BIOS 23

About the Setup Utility......................................................................23

The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................23

Entering the Setup Utility.......................................................24

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................25

Using BIOS.........................................................................................25

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................25

Standard CMOS Setup................................................................26

Advanced Setup......................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Setup.........................................................30

Integrated Peripherals...........................................................31

Power Management Setup.....................................................32

PCI/Plug and Play Setup.........................................................33

PC Health Status....................................................................34

Frequency/Voltage Control..................................................36

Load Default Settings...........................................................37

VX900-I USER MANUAL

iii

Supervisor Password.............................................................37

User Password......................................................................38

Save & Exit Setup....................................................................39

Exit Without Saving.....................................................................39

Updating the BIOS......................................................................40

Chapter 4 41

Using the Motherboard Software 41

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.................................41

Running Setup........................................................................41

Manual Installation..........................................................................43

Chapter 5 45

Trouble Shooting 45

Start up problems during assembly..............................................45

Start up problems after prolong use............................................46

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................46

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.....................................................47

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the VX900-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard with onboard VIA

®®

This motherboard is based on VIA desktop platform solution. It supports up to 8 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1066 MHz. It also supports one PCI slot.

It implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). This motherboard integrates a Serial ATA host controller, supporting two SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3Gb/s each.

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors, one HDMI port, one COM port, one VGA port, one LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.

®®

VX900(colay VX900H) Express Chipset for best

®®

L2007 Processor.

Package Contents

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

VX900-I Motherboard



User Manual



DVD



I/O Shield



2 SATA 3Gb/s Cables



The package contents above are for reference only, please take the actual

package items as standard.

Chapter 1

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 1

Specifications

CPU

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Audio

LAN • Realtek 8111E Gigabit Lan(Co-lay 8105E)

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• Onboard VIA® Single Core L2007 1.6G(colay Dual Core 4300/

4350) processor

• Supports FSB 800/533/400 MHz

• 25W

• VIA® VX900(Colay VX900H) ChipsetChipset

• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB

• Supports DDR3 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.

• 1 x PCI slot

• Supported by VIA® VX900(Colay VX900H) Express Chipset

- 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices

- RAID 1.0 configuration

• VIA VT1705CE

- 6 Channel High Definiton Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support Realtek 8105E

- 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller

- Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• 1 x PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

• 1 x D-Sub port (VGA)

• 1 x COM port

• 1 x HDMI port

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x Audio port (1x Line out, 1x Mic_in Rear)

• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector

• 1 x 3-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports

• 2 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

• 2 x COM headers

• 1 x LVDS connector (optional)

• 1 x Case open header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Speaker header

• 1 x Parallel port header (LPT)

• 1 x CLR_CMOS header

• 1 x Front panel USB power select jumper

• 1 x Rear USB/PS2 power select jumper

VX900-I USER MANUAL

System BIOS

Form Factor

• AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI Flash ROM

- Supports Plug and Play, S1/STR(S3)/STD(S4)

- Supports Hardware Monitor

- Supports ACPI 3.0 & DMI

- Supports Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- F11 hot key for boot up devices option

• Mini-ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

Chapter 1

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 1

Motherboard Components

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Onboard VIA® L2007

2. CPU_FAN 3-pin CPU cooling fan connector

3. DIMM_1~2 240-pin DDR3 Module slots

4. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector

5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector

6. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

7. SPI_DEBUG SPI Debug header - for factory use only

8. SPK Speaker header

9. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

10. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

11. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper

12. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

13. SATA1~2 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

14. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers

15. USBPWR_R Rear USB/PS2 power select jump er

16. NB VX900 (colay VX900H)

17. LVDS 30-Pin one-channel LVDS connector (optional)

18. LPT Printer Header

19. COM1~2 Onboard serial port headers

20. CASE CASE open header

Chapter 1

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 1

Link LED

LAN Port

I/O Ports

1. PS/2 Mouse(green)

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard(purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. HDMI Port

You can connect the display device to the HDMI port.

4. COM Port

Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as Mouse or fax/modems.

5. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

6. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

7. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

LAN LED Status Description

Activity LED

Link LED

OFF No da ta Orange blinking Active OFF No link Green Link

8. Line-in(blue) It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input.

9. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.

10. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

Chapter 2

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

Chapter 2

1. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to

enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.

2. Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before selecting

the 5VSB function.

3. It is required that users place the USBPWR_F1 & USBPWR_R1 cap onto 2-3

pin rather than 1-2 pin as default if you want to wake up the computer by USB/ PS2 KB/Mouse.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-4. Installing Hardware

2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1066.

• Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.

• You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.

• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it

seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

Chapter 2

C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the

DIMM.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-4-2. Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks

Chapter 2

that are not part of the basic system.

PCIE Slot

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.

Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot

you are going to use.

2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.

Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.

1. For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card.

2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:

Chapter 2

Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

Chapter 2

No. Components No. Components

1F_AUDIO5 LPT

2 SATA1 ~2 6 COM

3 F_USB1~2 7 CASE

4 LVDS (optional) —— ——

1. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header

The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio conne-ctor to support AC97 Audio mode.

If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel Detect ” . If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect ”.

* For reference only

If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”.

Chapter 2

* For reference only

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors

SATA1/2 connectors support the Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s device. Simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and sofeware compatibility with Parallel ATA.

Chapter 2

3. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

4. LVDS: LVDS connector (optional)

5. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header

This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

Chapter 2

VX900-I USER MANUAL

6. COM: Onboard serial port header

Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.

Chapter 2

7. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header

This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-4-4. Installing a SATA Hard Drive

This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive.

About SATA Connectors

Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with a SATA power cable. You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.

Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:

1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other

end to the power supply.

Chapter 2

* For reference only

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2-4-7. Connecting Case Components

After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

Chapter 2

No. Components

1CPU_FAN

2 SYS_FAN

3ATX_POWER

4F_PANEL

5SPK

1&2. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) & SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector)

Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.

Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

3. ATX_POWER (ATX 24-pin Power Connector)

Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER.

Connecting 24-pin power cable

The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply.

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly.

24-pin power cable

Chapter 2

VX900-I USER MANUAL

4. Front Panel Header

The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

Chapter 2

Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.

Reset Switch

Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.

Power Switch

Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

5. SPK: Speaker

Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.

This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.

Chapter 2

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Memo

Chapter 2

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.

The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.

The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:

• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options.

This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.

This Setup Utility should be used:

• when changing the system configuration

• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

• when making changes to the Power Management configuration

• when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

Chapter 3

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.

Standard CMOS Setup



Advanced Setup



Advanced Chipset Setup



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PCI/PnP Setup



PC Health Status



: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit



F1:General Help

Enter : Select

Frequency/Voltage Control



Load Default Settings Supervisor Password



User Password



Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Chapter 3

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.

Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.

Standard CMOS Setup



Advanced Setup



Advanced Chipset Setup



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PCI/PnP Setup



PC Health Status



: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit



F1:General Help

Load Default Settings?

Enter : Select

[OK] [Cancel]

Frequency/Voltage Control



Load Default Settings Supervisor Password



User Password



Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a triangle the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangel

The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.



 .



) lead to submenus that enable you to change



BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

KEY FUNCTION

ESC Exits the current menu



+/- Modifies the selected field’s values

Enter Select

F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup

F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions

For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

Scrolls through the items on a menu

Chapter 3

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Standard CMOS Setup

This option displays basic information about your system.

Standard CMOS Setup

Chapter 3

Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.



SATA1~2

This motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel.

SATA1



Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Date Fri 02/03/2012

Time 00 : 04 : 24

SAT A 1 Hard Disk

 

SAT A 2 ATAPI CDROM

: Move



SATA1 :

Primary IDE Master

Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T.

Type Auto LBA/Large Mode Auto Block (Multi-Sector Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S.M.A.R.T. Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

: Hard Disk : HDS728080PLA380 : 82.3GV : Supported : 16Sectors : 4 : MultiWord DMA-2 : Ultra DMA-6 : Supported

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-T AB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Help Item

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

VX900-I USER MANUAL

F10: Save ESC: Exit



SATA2

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

SATA2 :

Primary IDE Slave

Device Vendor LBA Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA

Type Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto

: A T API CDROM : SONY DVD RW DRU-190S : Supported : 4 : MultiWord DMA-2 : Ultra DMA-5

: Move



Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default SettingsF1: General Help

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Type (Auto)

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

LBA/Large Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the LAB/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) (Auto)

If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer.

PIO Mode (Auto)

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode (Auto)

DMA capability allows user to improve the transfer-speed and data-integrity for compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T. (Auto)

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.

32Bit Data Transfer (Enabled)

Use this item to set the onboard SATA-IDE channel to be disabled, IDE, or RAID.

Chapter 3

Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Advanced Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Advanced Setup

Chapter 3

Quick Power on Self Test (Enabled)

Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.

Boot Up Numlock Status (On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (HDS728080PLA380/SONY DVD RW DRU-190/Removable Dev.)

Use these items to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard.

Quick Power on Self T est Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status On APIC Mode Enabled 1st Boot Device HDS728080PLA380 2nd Boot Device SONY DVD RW DRU-190 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev. Hard Disk Drives Press Enter

 

CD/DVD Drives Press Enter Boot Other Device Yes

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

F10: Save ESC: Exit

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Hard Disk Drives



Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive HDS728080PLA380

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

CD/DVD Drives



Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

CD/DVD Drives 1st Drive SONY DVD RE DRU-190

CD/DVD Drives

Help Item

Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

Chapter 3

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Setup page.

Boot Other Device (Yes)

When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and Third boot devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Advanced Chipset Setup

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Chapter 3

DRAM Frequency (Auto)

This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged. Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable.

Bank Interleave (SPD)

Enable this item to increase DRAM memory speed. When enabled, separate memory banks are set for odd and even addresses and the next byte of memory can be accessed while the current byte is being refreshed.

Share Memory Auto Detection (Auto)

Disable this item to set the Share Memory Size. And if the item is set to Auto, Share Memory Size can be controlled according to the dram size. When the dram size is less than 512 MB, Share Memory Size should be set to 64 MB. While between 512 MB and 1 GB, it should be set to 128 MB. When more than 1 GB, it should be set to 256 MB.

Share Memory Size (128MB)

This item displays the VGA Share Memory Value.

Select Display Device Control (Auto)

This item enables user to see the display device which he select.

Panel Type (02)

This item enables user to select the Panel Type.

LCD Back Light control (level 5)

This item enables you to control the backlight brightness of the LCD.

HPET (Enabled)

This item enables or disables HPET (High Precision Event Timer) support.

DRAM Frequency Auto Bank Interleave SPD Share Memory Auto Detection Auto

Share Memory Size 128MB

Select Display Device Control Auto Panel Type 02 LCD Back Light control Level 5 HPET Enabled

Advanced Chipset Setup

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Auto 400 MHz 533 MHz

Help Item

Options

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

If the motherboard does not have the LVDS header, these items (“Select Display Device Control”, “Panel Type”, and “LCD Back Light control”) will hide in BIOS. Please take the actual BIOS for the standard.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Integrated Peripherals

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

SAT A Configuration IDE Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Serial Port1 Address Enabled Serial Port2 Address 2F8/ IRQ3 Serial Port3 Address 3E8/ IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 37 8 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 USB Functions Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled

Integrated Peripherals

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

Allow BIOS to Enabled/Disabled Audio Controller.

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

SATA Configuration (IDE)

Use this item to show the Serial ATA Configuration options: Disabled, Compatible, Enhanced.

Onboard AUDIO Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device.

Onboard LAN Function (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.

Serial Port1/Port2/Port3 Address (Enabled / 2F8/IRQ3 / 3E8/IRQ4)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1/COM2/COM3 serial port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Address (378)

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Mode (ECP)

Use this item to select the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or BPP (Bi-Directional Parallel Port).

Parallel Port IRQ (IRQ7)

Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.

USB Functions (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the USB function.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

Chapter 3

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

Power Management Setup

Chapter 3

ACPI Suspend Type (S3)

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.

Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)

This item shows the type of the Power LED.

PWRON After PWR-Fail (Power Off)

This item defines how the system will act after AC power loss during system operation. When you set to off, it will keep the system in Off state until the power button is pressed.

Resume By RING (Disabled)

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME (Disabled)

These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.

Resume By USB (S3) (Disabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume By PS2 KB (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

Resume By PS2 MS (S3) (Disabled)

This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.

ACPI Suspend Type S3 Power LED Type Dual Color LED PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off Resume By RING Disabled Resume By PCI/PCI-E/Lan PME Disabled Resume By USB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 MS (S3) Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled EUP Support Enabled

: Move



Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default SettingsF1: General Help

Help Item

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

F10: Save ESC: Exit

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

EUP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

PCI / Plug and Play Setup

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

Init Display First PCI

PCI / PnP Setup

PCI Onboard

Help Item

Options

Chapter 3

: Move



F1: General Help

Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Init Display First (PCI)

This item allows you to choose the primary display card.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

PC Health Status

On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

PC Health Status

Chapter 3

Smart Fan Function



Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

CPU SMART FAN Control (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable or disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage.

SMART Fan Mode (Normal)

This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be

auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.

SMART Fan start PWM value (28)

This item is used to set the start PWM value of the smart fan.

-=- System Hardware Monitor -=-

Smart Fan Function Press Enter



Shutdown T emperature Disabled Warning T emperature Disabled

CPU Temperature : 35°C/95°F CPU Fan Speed : 4354 RPM System Fan Speed : 0RPM CPU Vcore : 1.200 V VDIMM : 1.524V

Case Open Warning Disabled

Chassis Opened No

: Move



CPU SMART Fan Control Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal SMART Fan start PWM value 28 SMART Fan start TEP. (°C) 3 2 CPU DeltaT +3 SMART Fan Slope PWM value 4PWM value/°C

CPU FAN Full Limit T emp 57°C



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

Smart Fan Function

: Move

Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

VX900-I USER MANUAL

SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) (32)

This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan.

DeltaT1 (+3)

This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works.

SMART Fan Slope PWM value (4 PWM value/°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

CPU FAN Full Limit Temp (57°C)

This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

Press <Esc> to return to the PC Health Status page.

Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down.

Warning Temperature (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the warning temperature.

System Component Characteristics

These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage...etc.

• CPU Temperature

• CPU Fan Speed

• System Fan Speed

• CPU Vcore

• VDIMM

Case Open Warning (Disabled)

This item enables ot disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case.

Chassis Opened (Disabled)

This item indicates whether the case has been opened.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

Chapter 3

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Frequency/Voltage Control

thi

This page enables you to monitor or set some information of the processor you have installed in your system.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Chapter 3

Manufacturer (VIA)

This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer.

Frequency (1.6GHz)

This item shows the Frequency of your CPU.

FSB Speed (800MHz)

This item shows the FSB Speed of your CPU.

Cache L1/L2 (128KB/1024KB)

These items show the actual CPU interal level 1/2 cache size.

Ratio Actual Value (8)

This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled)

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum (Enabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Manufacturer: VIA VIA Nano L2007@1600MHz Frequency : 1.60GHz FSB Speed : 800MHz Cache L1 : 128 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB Ratio Actual V alue : 8

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Help Item

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Load Default Settings

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults.

Standard CMOS Setup



Advanced Setup



Advanced Chipset Setup



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PCI/PnP Setup



PC Health Status



: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit



F1:General Help

Load Default Settings?

Enter : Select

[OK] [Cancel]

Frequency/Voltage Control



Load Default Settings Supervisor Password



User Password



Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

Supervisor Password

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

Chapter 3

: Move



Enter : Select

F1: General Help

+/-/: Value

F10: Save ESC: Exit

F9: Load Default Settings

Supervisor Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

User Password

This page helps you install or change a password.

Chapter 3

User Password (Not Installed)

This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change User Password (Press Enter)

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the user password.

Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.

User Password : Not Installed

Change User Password Press Enter

User Password

: Move



Enter : Select

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default SettingsF1: General Help

F10: Save ESC: Exit

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Save & Exit Setup

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Standard CMOS Setup



Advanced Setup



Advanced Chipset Setup



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PCI/PnP Setup



PC Health Status



: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit



F1:General Help

Save & Exit Setup?

Enter : Select

[OK] [Cancel]

Frequency/Voltage Control



Load Default Settings Supervisor Password



User Password



Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Standard CMOS Setup



Advanced Setup



Advanced Chipset Setup



Integrated Peripherals



Power Management Setup



PCI/PnP Setup



PC Health Status



: Move F10: Save ESC: Exit



F1:General Help

Exit Without Saving?

Enter : Select

[OK] [Cancel]

Frequency/Voltage Control



Load Default Settings Supervisor Password



User Password



Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

+/-/: Value

F9: Load Default Settings

Chapter 3

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the “Exit Without Saving” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

Chapter 3

This concludes Chapter 3.

1 If your motherboard has an item called BIOS Protect in Advanced BIOS

features, disable it. (BIOS Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritte.)

2 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk. (Refer to

Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

3 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s

Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

4 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device in your computer.

( You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first )

5 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and the file

name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE

040706.ROM

6 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the

computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7

The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/Vista/

7. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Information:

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup

window.

Browse CD:

Open Windows Explorer and show the contents

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

Click the “ Utilities” button to select and install ECS Intelligent Utility.

of the support disk.

Chapter 4

Running Setup

Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears:

Chapter 4

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver.

Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Manual Installation

If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look

for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

Chapter 4

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Memo

Chapter 4

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 5

Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information:

http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0

a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.

1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned “ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit.

5. Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard.

6. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display

1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC.

2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected

c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.

1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Chapter 5

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

Start up problems after prolong use

After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure.

1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Check that the 12V power & ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors. Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place.

4. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component.

Chapter 5

Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

Maintenance and care tips

Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

VX900-I USER MANUAL

tekcos llaw ot tcennoc ro

hctiws USP no nruT

.tratser dna

M SOC RLC tratser dna

?no denrut si hctiws USP dna

deulp si droc rewop CA gg

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

AMR tcatnoc >- melborp draob fI

?draob ro USP htiw melborP

seY

melborp draoB

AMR tcatnoc >-

.gn

es SOIB yfidom re

ts ot liaf metsyS elbatsnu ro tra

kcehc dna SOMC RLC

rewop V21 UPC fi

detcennoc si

CP eht tratseR

ylreporp ton yromem MMID

dnuos peeB ynA

seY

:speeb trohs 3 fI -

rotinom fi kcehC

yalpsid sah

seY

:speeb trohs 8 dna peeb gnol 1 fI -

eruliaf yromem ro detresni

detceted ton AGV

eussi ecived larehpireP

,rorre putes SOMC-

.melborp DDH-

desserp si no

.trats ot sliaf CP tub

uB rewoP

ylppuS rewoP fi kcehC

gnikrow si )USP(

tinU

h rotinom fi kcehC sa

seY

yalp

sid

neercs TSOP ta tlaH

seY

AMR tcatnoc ,liaf fI

OMC RL dna SC tser .tra

d .SOMCRLC ot een

Memo

Chapter 5

VX900-I USER MANUAL

Elitegroup VX900-I User Manual V1.0A

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual