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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
EM-660 offers two computing power options: VIA C3 533MHz and C3 800MHz. VIA C3 533MHz is
designed especially for fan-less requirement to enable better MTBF. As an x86 architecture, the platform
supports prevail operating systems such as Windows 95/98SE/XP/2000/NT and Linux. Your previous
investment on these operating systems is, thus, protected in the fol lowing 4 years. With 192KB internal
L1/L2 cache integrated in the CPU, your applications are able to benefit more execution speed from this
mechanism.
VIA Twister-T chipset is the mid-end position of VIA chipsets. It supports 2D/3D Video Accelerator by
integrating S3 Savage4. It also supports 36-bit TFT LCD and 2 channel (2 x 18-bit) LVDS. Using LCD
50-pin box header, EM-660 is able to compatible with the most coming bigger size industrial and
commercial LCDs. By enabling VRAM, the system can further cut its cost and whi le maintains its speed.
EM-660 uses SODIMM to limit its board height and supports PC 133/PC 100.
There are two storage options in EM-660 design. One is EIDE, and the other is CF II. EIDE supports two
IDE devices. EM-660 offers 2 IDE box header options to fulfill flexible hard disk placement in system
design. 40-pin box header focuses on 3.5” hard dis k, 44-pin box header mainly couples itself with 2.5”
hard disk. Regarding to CF II socket, system can further cut its whole size when using popular large
volum e CF II fo r m fact o r S S D.
EM-660 embodies the following I/O: 1 x LAN, 1 x FDD, 4 x COM, 1 x LPT, Keyboard & Mouse, 2 x USB, 1
x IrDA and 4 x DIO. Expansion slots include PC/104 and PCI. Power supply complies with AT and ATX .
Watchdog timer is 16-level.
As an industrial PC embedded card, EM-660’s operating temperature is ranging from 0°C to 60°C. All
these numerous features provide an ideal price/performance solution for commercial and industrial
applications where stability and reliability are essential.
1.2 Features
!" VIA C3 533MHz Fanless and C3 800MHz/ FSB 133MHz
!" VIA VT8606 North Bridge and VT82C686B South Bridge
!" Award BIOS
!" S3 Savage 4 2D/3D Video Accelerator
!" VGA, 36-bit TTL LCD and 2!18-bit LVDS
!" LCD Brightness Control via GPIO
!" AC 97 Audio
!" Realtek RTL 8100B
!" CF Type II Socket
!" PCI and PC/104 expansion slots
!" 1 x LAN, 1 x FDD, 4 x COM, 1 x LPT, Keyboard & Mouse, 2 x USB, 1 x IrDA and 4 x DIO
!" Wat chdog Ti me r
!" AT/ATX Connector, ATX is default
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1.3 Specification
EM-660 Series
!"Processor : On board VIA C3 EBGA Ultra Low Power Processor, up to 133MHz,
Intergrated 192 KB internal L1/L2
!"Chipset : VIA VT8606 North Bridge & VT82C686B South Bridge, FSB 133MHz
!"System Memory / RAM : : One SODIMM socket supports up to 256MB SDRAM
SDRAM PC 133/PC100
!"VGA/LCD : VIA Twister Chip with Integrated S3 Savage 4 2D/3D Video Accelerator,
Support up to 36-bit TTL LCD and 2 channel (2!18 bit) LVDS Reserved
Design Option: LCD Brightness Control via GPIO
Support 8/16/32 MB Display Memory (Shared)
One DB-15 VGA connector and one 2x8x2.54 mm box-header
!"Ethernet : One R J-45 connector, Realtek RTL8100B, 1 0/100 Base-T interfa ce
!"BIOS : 256KB Award license BIOS
!"RTC : Internal RTC with Li battery
!"Flash Memory Disk : Type I/II CFC Socket supports up to 512 MB flash memory disk or IBM Micro
Drive up to 1GB
!"IDE Drive Interface : PIO mode 4 and Bus Master. Also supports Multi-word DMA and Ultra DMA
33/66/100, one 2x20x2.54 mm PCI IDE port and one 2!22!2.00mm,
support up to four IDE devices.
!"Floppy Interface : One 1x26x1.0 mm FDD port (support one floppy device)
!"Serial Port : Four COM ports with ESD protect, COM1 RS-232/422/485 DB-9 connector,
COM2 RS-232 DB-9 connector, COM3 RS-232 DB-9 connector, and COM4
RS-232 2x5x2.54mm Box- h e ade r
!"Parallel Port : One multi-mode parallel port (SPP/EPP/ECP) DB-25 connector
!"Keyboard/Mouse : One 6-pin mini-DIM PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector and one 6-pin 1x6x2.54
mm internal keyboard/mouse header (KBDAT, MSDAT, KMGND, KC-FUS,
KBCLK, MSCLK)
!"Universal Serial Bus : Support USB 1.1; 2 x external Connector, (Reserved design 2 x internal
pin-header)
!"IR Interface : Supports one IrDA header
!"Expansion Bus : Built-in one PCI & PC/104 expansion slot
!"Digital I/O : Digital-in*4 and digital-out*4
!"Watchdog Timer : Software 16 level time-out intervals
!"Health Monitoring : Integrated in 686B
!"Power Connector : On-board power connector, with one ATX/AT co-design power connector
optional and one HDD 4T connector
!"Operating Temperature :
!"Storage Temperature :
0°C ~ 60°C
-20°C ~ 70°C
!"Humidity : 5% ~ 95% RH, non-condensing
!"Dimensions : 219x159 mm +/- 0. 5m m
!"Net Weight : 350 g (0.77 pounds)
!"EMI/EMS : Meet CE and FCC class A regulation
1.4 Unpack your EM-660 Series
Before you begin to install your card, please make sure that you received the following materials as listed
below:
Standard Packing:
!"EM-660 x 1 pc
!"Driver Utility CD-ROM x 1 pc
!"User's Manual x 1 pc
!"Comport Cable x 1 pc
!"Floppy Cable x 1 pc
!"Floppy Cable x 1 pc
!"ATA Cable x 1 pc
!"IDE Cable x 1 pc
!"Nut & Spacer x 4 sets
Embedded Single Board Computer
Drivers & Utilities
This User's Manual
D-SUB 9P To 2!5P with Key 230mm EDI
26P Flat 200mm (up contact)
26P Flat 200mm (down contact)
ATA100 40P IDE Impendence with Key
40P!2 to 44P P20 with Key EDI
15mm hex-spacer
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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 System Memory Installation
Step 1: Insert the RAM module into the SODIMM socket
Step 2: Press Module down till clip hold.
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ATXC1
1
3
6
5
V
1
1
1
V
2.2 Jumper Settings and Connectors
2.2.1 Board Outline
SRIVB4
1
2
1
SRIVB3
IDEB1
1
49
1
PSW1
PS4W1
PS4M1
GACM1
1
1
26
FDCB1
1
2
LCD1
50
1
1
GAC1
COMB1
IDEA1
INVER1
1
1
1
29
2
SBVA1
12
1
JFA1
2
30
1
PLRS1
VLCD1
LVDSC1
LNO1 SPEAK1MIC1 LNI1
LPTB1
1
CDIN1
SCF1
6
5
PSA1
SLCDA1
1
ISPKR1
1
KM1
IKBM1
USBA1
IRDA1
2
1
2
1
USBLN1
DIOA1
CMOS1
10
1
10
9
1
SRIVB1
1
CPU1
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COMF1
SC2T1
2
1
9
1
SRIVB2
CONA1
FAN1
SC2T2
C
1
A
B
3
1
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2.2.2 Jumper Settings Summary
LOCATION FUNCTION
CMOS1 Clear CMOS Data
SC2T1/SC2T2 Select COM1 Type
SRIVB1/SRIVB2 Select COM1, COM2 port pin 9 Type
VLCD1 Select Panel Voltage
SBVA1 Select AT/ATX Power
SCF1 Master/Slave Select
SRIVB3/SRIVB4 Select COM3, COM4 Pin9 Type
SLCDA1 Select Panel Type
Digital Input/ Digital Output Ports (2!5 Pin 2.54mm Header)
ATXC1 For ATX Function
PSW1 For ATX Power Button
CONA1 /CONB1 PC/104 Connector (8 bit/16 bit)
FAN1 3Pin FAN Connector
COMF1 Serial port #1 & #2 Connector, Double stack 9 Pin D-USB MALE
USBLN1 LAN & USB port #1 & #2 Connector Double stack 8 Pin RJ45+8 P in USB
VGACM1 VGA & Serial port #3, Double stack 15 Pin D-SUB Female & 9 Pin D-SUB Male
PS4M1 4Pin Power Connector (Big-4P Male)
CF1 Compact Flash Connector
IKBM1 Internal Keyboard, Mouse Connector (6Pin 2.54mm Head er)
KM1 Keyboard & Mouse Connector, Double stack 6 Pin mini DIN Female
VGAC1
Internal VGA Connector (2!8 Pin 2.54mm Pitch Header)
MIC1 MIC IN 5Pin-PHONE Jack
LNI1 Line IN 5Pin-PHONE Jack
CDIN1 CD_IN Connector
ISPKR1 Internal Speaker Connector
LNO1 Line out 5Pin-PHONE Jack
SPEAK1 Header phone connector 5Pin-PHONE Jack
COMB1 Serial Port #4 Connector (Header)
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!"PLRS1: Power LED, HD LED, Reset, Speaker Connector (11 Pin 2.54mm)
Pin No. Description
1 Power LED +
2 Power LED +
3 GND
4 HDD LED +
5 HDD LED 6 RESET SW +
7 RESET SW – (GND)
8 External Speaker -
9 Internal Buzzer 10 NC
11 External Speaker +
Default :
8-9 (ON) Internal Buzzer
1
11
PLRS1
PLRS1
!"IRDA1: IRDA Connector
Pin No. Description
1 +3.3V
2 NC
3 IRRX
4 GND
5 IRTX
1
IRDA1
5
IRDA1
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"USBA1: USB Port #3 & #4 Connector 2x5 Pin 2.54mm
""
Pin No. Description Pin No. Description
1 +5VSB 2 +5VSB
3 USBD2- 4 USBD35 USBD2+ 6 USBD3+
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 USB Port #3Ground 10 USB Port #4Ground
!"SP EA K1 : Head er pho ne c onn ec t or 5Pin-PHONE Jack
Pin No. Description
1 CO_GND
2 AUD-L
3 NC
4 NC
5 AUD-R
!"COMB1: Serial Port #4 Connector (Header)
Pin No.
Description
RS-232
1 Data Carrier detect (DCD4#)
2 Data Set Ready (DSR4#)
3 Receive Data (RXD4)
4 Request To Send (RTS4#)
5 Transmit Data (TXD4)
6 Clear To Send (CTS4#)
7 Data Terminal Ready (DTR4)
8 Type Select4
9 Ground
10 Key
2
10
1
COMB1
9
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SPEAK1
COMB1
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Award‘s ROM BIOS provides a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system
configuration and settings. The modified data will be stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so that this
data will be retained even when the power is turned off. In general, the information saved in the CMOS
RAM remains unchanged unless there is a configuration change in the system, such as hard drive
replacement or new equipment installment.
3.1 Running AWARD BIOS
The Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS ROM. When the power of the computer system is turned on, a
screen message will appear to give you an opportunity to call up the Setup Utility while the BIOS will
enter the Power On Self Test (POST) routines. The POST routines perform various diagnostic checks
while initializing the board hardware. If the routines encounter an error during the tests, the error will
be reported in one of two ways, a series of short beeps or a n error message on the screen. There are
two kinds of errors, fatal and non-fatal. The system can usually continue the boot up sequence with
non-fatal errors. Non-fatal error messages usually appear on the screen along with the following
instructions:
“ Press <F1> to RESUME ”
Write down the message and press the F1 key to continue the boot up sequence. After the POST
routines are completed, the following message appears:
“ Press DEL to enter SETUP ”
Entering Setup
Turn on the power of the computer system and press <Del> immediately. If you don’t have the chance
to respond, reset the system by simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys, or by
pushing the ‘ Reset ’ button on the system cabinet. You can also restart by turning the system OFF then
ON.
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3.2 CMOS Setup Utility
To access the AWARD BIOS SETUP program, press the <DEL> key. The screen display will appears as
shown below:
Main Program Screen
! Standard CMOS Features ! PC Health Status
! Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults
! Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password
! Integrated Peripherals Set User Password
! Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
! PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
#$%
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
: Select Item
This screen provides access to the utility‘s various functions.
Listed below is explanation of the keys displayed at the bottom of the screen:
<ESC>: Exit the utility.
<#### $$$$ %%%% &&&&>: Use arrow keys # $ % & to move cursor to your desired selection.
<F1> : General Help
<F10>: Saves all changes made to Setup and exits program.
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Standard CMOS Setup: Use this menu for basic syst em configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features: Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features: Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimizes
your system’s performance.
Integrated Peripherals: Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup: Use this Menu to specify your settings for power management.
PnP/PCI Configurations: This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status: This entry shows your PC health status. If Hardware Monitor Chipset is installed.
Load Optimized Defaults: Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for
optimal performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password: Use this menu to set Supervisor Passwords.
Set User Passwor d: Use this menu to set User Passwords.
Save & Exit Setup: Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving: Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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3.3 Standard CMOS Setup
When you select the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as:
Standard CMOS Setup Screen
Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Feb 17, 2003 Item Help
Time ( hh:mm:ss) 13 : 25 : 38 Menu Level !
! IDE Prima ry Master [IBM-DPTA-372050]
! IDE Primary Slave [None]
! IDE Secondary Master [IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM 50X]
! IDE Secondary Slave [None]
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Drive B [None] Halt On [All Errors]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 228352K
Total Memory 229376K #$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7:Optimized Defaults
Change the day, month,
year and century
The Standard CMOS Setup utility is used to configure the following compo nents such as date, time, hard
disk drive, floppy drive, display and memory. Once a field is highlighted, on-line help information is
displayed in the left bottom of the Menu screen.
Set Date: Month, Date, and Year.
Set Time: Hour, Minute and Second. Use 24-hour clock format (for p.m. time, add 12 to the hour
number, e.g. you would en ter 4:30 p.m. as 1 6:30). When you select the “STANDARD CMOS SETUP” on
the main program, the screen display will appears as:
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Primary Master / Primary Slave
Secondary Master / Secondary Slave: Press PgUp / <+> or PgDn / <- > to s elect M anual, No ne, Aut o
type. Note that 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. If your hard disk drive type is not
matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from
your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be
“None”
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be
“None”
Here is a brief explanation of drive specifications:
!" Access Mode: The settings are Auto, Normal, Large, and LBA.
!" Cylinder: Number of cylinders
!" Head: Number of head s
!" Precomp: Write precom
!" Landing Zone: Landing Zone
!" Sector: Number of sectors
Drive A and Drive B: Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed in the computer.
None No diskette drive installed
360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity
720K, 3.5in 3 1-2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in 3 1-2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in 3 1-2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
Note: 1. Not Installed could be used as an option for diskless workstations.
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Halt On: During the power-on-self-test (POST), the computer stops if the BIOS detect a hardware error.
You can tell the BIOS to ignore certain errors POST and continue the boot-up process. These are the
selections:
No errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not be
stopped and you will be prompted
All errors The system boot will be stopped for any error that may be detected.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all
Other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will st op for all other
Errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop
for all other errors.
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3.4 BIOS Features Setup
When you select the “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appear as:
BIOS Features Setup Screen
Virus Warning
Quick Power On Self Test
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Swap Floppy Drive
Hard Disk Write Protect
Floppy Disk Access Control
Boot Up NumLock Status
Security Option
PS/2 Mouse Support
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
Video BIOS Shadow
C8000 - CBFFF Shadow
CC000 - CFFFF Shadow
D0000 - D3FFF Shadow
D4000 - D7FFF Shadow
D8000 - DBFFF Shadow
DC000 - DFFFF Shadow
Full Screen LOGO Show
Menu Level !
Allow you to choose the
VIRUS warning feature
for IDE Hard Disk boot
sector protection. If this
function is enabled and
someone attempt to
write data into this area,
BIOS will show a
warning message on
screen and alarm beep
#
Item Help
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10 : Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
The following explains the options for each of the features as listed in the above menu:
Virus Warning: The default setting of Virus Warning is “Disabled”. When it is enabled, any attempt to
write the boot sector and partition table will halt the system and cause a warning message to appear. If
this happens, you can use a n anti-virus utility on a vir us free, bootable floppy diskette to reboot , to clean
and to investigate your system.
Quick Power On Self-Test: The default setting is “Enabled”. This speeds up the Power On Self Test
(POST) by skipping some items that are normally checked during the full POST. If your system is
functioning normally, you can choose this feature to speed up the booting process.
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First / Second / Third / Other Boot Device: The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the
devices in the sequence selected in these items. The settings are Floppy, LS/ZIP,
HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD- 2/HD D -3, SCSI, C DRO M, LAN, and Disabled .
Swap Floppy Drive: The default setting is “Disabled”. This setting gives you an option to swap A and B
floppy disks. Normally, the floppy drive A is the one at the end of the cable and drive B is at the other
end. If you set this option to “Enabled”, the Drive A will function as Drive B, and vice-versa under the
DOS.
Hard Disk Write Protect: This option specifies the write protect function of Hard Disk Drive.
Floppy Disk Access Cont rol:This option specifies the read/write access that is set when booting from a
floppy drive.
Boot Up NumLock Status: The default setting is “On”. If it set “Off” the cursor controls will function on
the numeric keypad.
Security Op tion: This setting controls the password in the main screen. The options are “Setup” and
“System”. Select “Setup” and it will protect the Setup Utility settings from being tampered with. Select
“System” if you want to use password feature every time the system boots up. The default setting is
“Setup”. You can create your password by using the “SUPERVISOR /USER PASSWORD” utility on the main
program screen.
PS/2 Mouse Support: This option enable Award BIOS support for a PS/2-type mouse.
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability :SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a technology
developed to manage disk drive reliability by predicting device failures. Award BIOS can warn of possible
device failure, allowing time for backups or drive replacement.
Video BIOS Shadow: Th e default setting is “Enable d” which will copy the VGA display card BIOS into
system DRAM to improve performance.
C8000-CBFFF Shadow to DC000-DFFFF Shadow: The default setting for the shadow feature is
“Disabled”. When enabled, the ROM wit h the specific address is copied into system DRAM. It will also
reduce the size of memory available to the system. After you have made your selection in the BIOS
FEATURES SETUP, press the <ESC> key to go back to the main program screen.
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3.5 Chipset Features Setup
When you select the “CHIPSET FEATUR ES SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears
as:
Chipset Features Setup Screen
Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Spread Spectrum
DRAM Timing By SPD
Memory Hole
P2C/C2P Concurrency
System BIOS Cacheable
Video RAM Cacheable
Frame Butter Size
AGP Aperture Size
AGP-4X Mode
AGP Driving Control
AGP Driving Value
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
Spread Spectrum: When the system clock generator pulses, the extreme values of the pulse generate
excess EMI. Enabling pulse spectrum spread modulation changes the extreme values from spikes to flat
curves, thus reducing EMI. This benefit may in some cases be outweighed by problems with timing-critical
devices, such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device.
DRAM Timing By SPD: This item allows you to select the value in this field, depending on whether the
board has paged DRAMs or EDO (extended data output) DRAMs.
Memory Hole: In order to improve performance, certain space in memory ca n be reserved for ISA cards.
This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB.
Enabled Memory hole supported
Disabled (default) Memory hole not supported
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P2C / C2P Concurrency: This item allows you to Enable or Disable the PCI to CPU, CPU to PCI
concurrency. The default setting is “Enabled”.
System BIOS Cacheable: Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a
system error may result. The settings are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
Video RAM cacheable: The choices: Enabled, Disabled (Default).
Frame Butter Size: The choices: 2M, 4M, 8M(Default), 16M, and 32M.
AGP Aperture Size: Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a
portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that
hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
AGP!!!!4X Mode: Setting AGP rate to 4X or 2X.
AGP Driving Control: This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving force. Choose Manual to key in an
AGP Driving Value in the next selection. This field is recommended to set in “Auto” for avoiding any error
in your system. The default setting is “Auto”.
AGP Driving Value: This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving force.
Panel Type: Please select the type of panel you are incorporating with our single board computer. Consult
your panel manual for detail information.
CPU to PCI Write Buffer : When this field is “Enabled”, writes from the CPU to the PCI bus is buffered,
to compensate for the differences between the CPU and the PCI bus. When disabled, the writes are not
buffered and the CPU must wait until the write is complete before starting another cycle. The default
setting is “Enabled”.
PCI Dynamic Bursting: This item allows you to enable or disable the PCI dynamic bursting function.
The settings are “Enabled” or “Disabled”.
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PCI Master 0 WS Write: When enabled, writes to the PCI bus and are executed with zero wait states.
The settings are “Enabled” or Disabled”.
PCI Delay Transaction: The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay
transactions cycles. Select “Enabled” to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. The
settings are “Enabled” or “Disabled”.
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry: When disabled, PCI#2 will not be discon nected until access finishes. When
enabled, PCI#2 will be disconnected if max retries are attempted without success. The default setting is
“Enabled”.
AGP Master 1 WS Write: Implements a single delay when writing from the AGP Bus. Normally, two wait
states are used, allowing for greater stability, but check with your motherboard manufacturer to see if they
have already implemented a Master latency of zero, in which case the lowest writing here of 1 will reduce
performance.
AGP Master 1 WS Read: Implements a single delay when reading from the AGP Bus. Normally, two wait
states are used, allowing for greater stability, but check with your motherboard manufacturer to see if they
have already implemented a Master latency of zero, in which case the lowest reading here of 1 will reduce
performance.
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3.6 Integrated Peripherals
When you select the “INTEGRATED PERIPHERIALS” on the main program, the screen display will appears
as:
Integrated Peripherals Setup Screen
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
USB Controller
USB Keyboard Support
AC97 Audio
Init Display First
Onboard FDD Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART 2 Mode
X
IR Function Duplex
X
TX, RX inverting enable
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
X
ECP Mode Use DMA
X
Parallel Port EPP Type
Onboard Serial Port 3
Serial Port 3 Use IRQ
Onboard Serial Port 4
Serial Port 4 Use IRQ
Onboard Legacy Audio
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE: The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.
Select Enabled to activate the primary IDE interface. Select Disabled to deactivate this interface. The
settings are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE:The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE
channels. Select Enabled to activate the secondary IDE interface. Select Disabled to deactivate this
interface. The settings are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
USB Controller: Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you
have USB peripherals
USB Keyboard Sup port: Set this option to “Enable d” or “Disabled” the USB keyboard/ mouse support.
The default setting is “Disabled”.
AC97 Audio: This option sets the AC97 Audio.
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Chapter 3 BIOS SetupInit Display First: This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot of VGA card or AGP first.
The settings are “PCI Slot” and “AGP Slot”.
Onboard FDD Controller: Select Enabled if your system has a flopp y disk controller (FDC) installed on
the system board and you want to use it. If you install add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive,
select Disabled in this field. The settings are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
Onboard Serial Port 1 / Port 2: Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second
serial ports. The settings a re “3F8/IRQ4”, “ 2E8/IRQ3”, “3E8/IRQ4”, “2F8/IRQ3”, “Disabled”, “Auto”.
UART 2 Mod e: This item allows you to select which mode for the Onboard Serial Port 2. The settings
are “Standard”, “HPSIR”, and “ASKIR”.
IR Function Duplex: This item allows you to select the IR half/full duplex function.
TX, RX inverting enable: This item allows you to enable the TX, RX inverting which depends on different
H/W requirement. This field is not recommended to change its default setting for avoiding any error in
your system.
Onboard Parallel Port: This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address
setting. The settings are “378H/IRQ7”, “278H/IRQ5”, “3BC/IRQ7”, and “ Disabled”.
Parallel Port Mode: There are four options “Normal” (default), “ECP”, “ECP/EPP” and “EPP/SPP”.
Change the mode from “Normal” to the enhanced mode only if your peripheral device can support it.
When it is set to ECP mode, the printer port always uses DMA3.
ECP Mode Use DMA: Sel ect a DMA channel for the parallel port for use during ECP mode. The settings
are “3” and “1”.
Parallel Port EPP Type: Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9.
Onboard Serial Port 3: The choices: Disabled (Default), 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.
Serial Port 3 Use IRQ: The choices: IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ4, IRQ3.
Onboard Serial Port 4: The choices: Disabled ( Default), 3F8, 2F8, 3E8, and 2E8.
Serial Port 4 Use IRQ: The choices: IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ4, IRQ3.
Onboard Legacy Audio: This option let you enable or disable the onboard Legacy Audio function.
Sound Blaster: This option let you enable or disable the onboard Sound Blaster function.
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The “Power Management Setup” controls the CPU card‘s “Green” features. When you select the
“POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” on the main program, the screen display will appears as:
Power Management Setup Screen
ACPI function [Disabled] Item Help
Power Management [Min Saving] Menu Level !
Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [V/H SYNC + Blank] Suspend Mode 1 Hour HDD Power Down [Disabled]
LPT & COM [Disabled] Power On by LAN/Ring [Disabled]
Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]
X Date (of Month) 0
X Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0
PwrOn After AC Power Loss [On]
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
ACPI Function: This item allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Management (ACPI). The settings are “Enabled” and “Disabled”.
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Power Management:
Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Doze Mode=1hr. Standby Mode =1hr.,
Suspend Mode=1hr., and HDD Power Down=15min.
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. –Only available for SL CPU’s. Doze
Mode=1min., Standby Mode=1min., Suspend Mode=1min., and HDD Power
Down=1min.
User De fined Allow you to set each mode individually. When not disabled, each of the
ranges is from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD Power Down, which ranges
from 1 min. to 15 min. and disabled.
Video Off Option: This option is for choosing the setting in whi ch the monitor will turn off. The default
setting is “Suspend”.
Always On Always turn on.
Suspend During Suspend mode, the monitor will be turned off.
All Modes During All Modes mode, the monitor will be turned off.
Video Off Method : This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. The default setting is
“V/H SYNC+Blank”.
V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to t urn off the vertical and horizontal
synchronization ports and write blank to the video buffer.
Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS Initial display power management signaling.
Suspend Mode: Power saving by suspends mode setting.
HDD Power Down:Options are from “1 Min”. to “15 Min”. and “Disable”. The IDE hard drive will spin
down if it is not accessed within a specified length of ti me.
LPT & COM: Print Port and COM Port turn on/off.
Power On by LAN/Ring: When Enabled, an input signal on the serial LAN/Ring Indicator (RI) line (in
other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
Power On by RTC Alarm: Power-on interval by RTC setting.
PwrOn After AC Power Loss: This option specifies the Power ON/OFF Status after AC power loss.
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3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration
Both the ISA and PCI buses on the CPU card use system IRQs & DMAs. You must set up the IRQ and
DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configuration Setup utility; otherwise the motherboard
will not work properly.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
PCI Latency Timer (CLK) [32]
INT Pin 1 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 3 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 4 Assignment [Auto]
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General He lp
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
PNP OS Installed: When set to “Yes”, BIOS will o nly initialize the PnP cards use d for booting (VGA, IDE,
Select Yes if you are
using a Plug and Play
capable operating
system. Select No if
you need the BIOS to
configure non-boot
devices.
SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows® 95 or 98.
When set to “No”, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So, for non-PnP operating system (DOS,
Netware®), this option must set to “Yes”.
Reset Configuration Data: Normally, you leave this field “Disabled”, Select “En abled” to reset Extended
System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system
reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot boot.
The settings are: “Enabled and Disabled”.
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Resource Controlled By: The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all
of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing
unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows98. If you set this field to
“Manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub menu
is proceeded by a “”). The settings are “Auto (ESCD)”, “Manual”.
IRQ Resources: When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt as one of the
following types, depending on the type of device using the interrupt.
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-12 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
Legacy ISA for devices
compliant with the original PC
AT bus specification, PCI/ISA
PnP for devices compliant with
the Plug and Play standard
whether designed for PCI or
ISA bus architecture.
Item Help
DMA Resources: The sub menu can let you control the DMA resource.
DMA-0 assigned to
DMA-1 assigned to
DMA-3 assigned to
DMA-5 assigned to
DMA-6 assigned to
DMA-7 assigned to
Legacy ISA for devices
compliant with the original PC
AT bus specification, PCI/ISA
PnP for devices compliant with
the Plug and Play standard
whether designed for PCI or
Item Help
ISA bus architecture.
Memory Resources:
This option specifies the size of the memory area reserved for legacy ISA adapter cards.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoo p: Leave this field at “Disabled”. The settings are “Enabled”, “Disabled”.
PCI Latency Timer (CLK): This option specifies the latency timings (in PCI clocks) for PCI devices
installed in the PCI expansion slots.
The Latency Timer limits the time that device can hold the PCI bus. The timer starts when the device gains
bus ownership, and counts down at the rate of the PCI clock. When the counter reaches zero, the device is
required to release the bus.
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INT Pin 1/2/3/4 Assignment: These options specify the IRQ priority for PCI devices installed in the PCI
expansion slots.
3.9 PC Health Status (Optional)
This section helps you to get more information about your system in cluding CPU temperature, FAN speed
and voltages. It is recommended that you contact your motherboard supplier to get proper value about
your setting of the CPU temperature.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PC Health Status
CPU Temperature.
System Temperature
FAN1 0 RPM
Vcore 1.17 V
+2.5V 2.47 V
+3.3V 3.25 V
+5V 5.02 V
#$% Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help
F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults
CPU Temperature: This item shows the CPU temperature.
System Temperature: This item displays the value of system temperature.
FAN1: This item displays the value of FAN1 speed.
51℃/ 123℉
30℃/ 86℉
Item Help
Menu Level !
Vcore: This item shows the current system voltage.
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3.10 Load Optimized Defaults
When you press “Enter” on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing “Y” loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
!Standard CMOS Features
!Advanced BIOS Features
!Advanced Chipset Features
!Integrated Peripherals
!Power Management
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
setup
Saving
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3.11 Set Supervisor / User Password
The “SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD” utility sets the password. The SBC is shipped with the password
disabled. If you want to change the password, you must first enter the current password, and then at the
prompt -- enter your new password. The password is case sensitive, and can be up to 8 alphanumeric
characters. Press <Enter> after you have finished typing in the password. At the next prompt, confirm
the new password by re-typing it and pressing <Enter> again. When you are done, the screen
automatically reverts to the main screen. Remember that when you use this feature, the “Security
Option” line in BIOS FEATURES SETUP will determine when entering the password will be required.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
!Standard CMOS Features
!Advanced BIOS Features
!Advanced Chipset Features
!Integrated Peripherals
!Power Management
To disable the password, press the <Enter> key instead of entering a new password when the “Enter
Password” in the dialog box appears. A message will appear confirming that the password is disabled.
!PC Health Status
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
setup
Saving
If you have set both supervisor and user password, only the supervisor passwor d allows you to enter the
BIOS SETUP PROGRAM.
Note: If you forget your password, the only way to solve this problem is to discharge the CMOS memory.
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3.12 Save & Exit Setup
Select this option and press the <Enter> key to save the new setting information in the CMOS memory
and continue with the booting process.
Phoenix – Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
!Standard CMOS Features
!Advanced BIOS Features
!Advanced Chipset Features
!Integrated Peripherals
!Power Management
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
setup
Saving
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Chapter 4. Drivers Support
Chapter 4 Drivers Support
4.1 Use Your Driver CD-ROM
This chapter provides information on how to install the drivers in generally and related directory that come with
the CD-ROM in the package. Please follow the instructions set forth on the screen carefully.
1. Find the directory for your O/S accordingly.
2. Always read the README.TXT before installation
3. Run the *.EXE and follow the installation prompt step by step.
4.2 File Directory
Note: Windows Windows XP and ME should optimally configure the VIA chipset. Not need to run VIA Chipset
Software Installation Utility.
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APPENDIXA. Watch-Dog Ti mer
To use the watch-dog timer:
Step 1. Enable and re-trigger the Watchdog timer: Output port 443H
Step 2. Disable : Output port 441H
EX.1: For DOS
Execute the DEBUG.EXE file under DOS, Then key-in O443. The system will reboot
automatically according to the time-out you set.
Enable Disable
C:\DOS> DEBUG C:\DOS> DEBUG
O 443 0~F O 441 0~F
EX.2: For assemble Language
Enable:
:
:
MOV DX, 443H
1. All products are warranted against defe cts in materials and workmanship on a period of two years from the
date of purchase by the customer.
2. The buyer will bear the return freight charges for goods that are returned for repair within the warranty
period whereas manufacturer will bear the other way after repair.
3. The buyer will pay for repair (for the replaced materials plus service time) and transportation charges (both
ways) for items after the expiration of the warranty period.
4. If the RMA Service Request Form does not meet the stated requirement as listed on “RMA Service”, RMA
goods will be returned at the customer expense.
5. The following conditions are excluded from this warranty
A. Improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer.
B. Unauthorized modification or misuse.
C. Operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product.
:
RMA Service
1. Request a RMA#:
Complete and fax to Supplier the “RMA Request Form” to obtain a RMA number.
2. Shipping:
A. The customer is requested to fill up t he problem code as listed. If none of the code is selected,
please write the symptom description on the remark.
B. Ship the defective units with freight prepaid.
C. Mark the RMA # clearly on the box.
D. Shipping damage as a result of inadequate packing is the customer‘s responsibility.
E. Use the original packing materials whenever possible.
3. All RMA# are valid for 30 days only:
When RMA goods are received after valid RMA# period, the goods will be rejected.
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RMA Service Request Form
When requesting RMA service, please fill out this “RMA Service Request Form”.