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USER MANUAL
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Pico-ITXe board
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC
FCC----A Radio Frequency I
A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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A Radio Frequency IA Radio Frequency I
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
personal expense.
Notice 1
Notice 1
Notice 1Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Notice 2
Notice 2Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Notice 3
Notice 3
Notice 3Notice 3
The product described in this document is designed for general use, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the conflicts
or damages arising from incompatibility of the product. Check compatibility issue with your local sales representatives before
placing an order.
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Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Battery Recycling and Disposal
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
Safety Precautions
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting
the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service
personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature
above 60°C (140°F). The equipment may be damaged.
Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
Do not place anything over the power cord.
Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment
from overheating
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1 x SATA data cable
1 x SATA power cable
1 x DC-In power cable
Ordering Information
Model Nam
Model Nameeee Description
Model NamModel Nam
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Description
DescriptionDescription
HDMI, 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x COM, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet,
SATA and 12V DC-In
Optional Accessories
Wireless Accessories
Wireless Accessories
Wireless AccessoriesWireless Accessories
Model Number
Model Number Description
Model NumberModel Number
EMIO-1533-00A2 VNT9271 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB WiFi module with assembly kit
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Table of Contents
1.
1. Product Overview
Product Overview................................
1.1.
Product OverviewProduct Overview
1.1.
Key Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 1
1.1.1. VIA Eden® X4 Processor ....................................................................... 1
1.1.2. VIA VX11H MSP Chipset....................................................................... 2
1.1.3. Expansion Option ................................................................................... 2
1.2.
Product Specifications................................................................................. 3
1.3.
Layout Diagram ............................................................................................. 6
1.4.
Dimensions .................................................................................................... 8
1.5.
Height Distribution....................................................................................... 9
2.
2. I/O Interface
I/O Interface................................
2.2.
I/O InterfaceI/O Interface
2.1.
External I/O Ports ....................................................................................... 10
2.1.1. LED Indicators........................................................................................ 11
2.1.2. Power Button ......................................................................................... 11
2.1.3. COM Connector.................................................................................... 12
2.1.4. USB 3.0 Port ........................................................................................... 13
2.1.5. Gigabit Ethernet Port............................................................................14
2.1.6. Mini HDMI® Port.................................................................................... 15
2.1.7. USB 2.0 Port ........................................................................................... 16
2.2.
Onboard Connectors ................................................................................17
2.2.1. DC-In Power Connector ...................................................................... 17
2.2.2. SATA Connector ...................................................................................18
2.2.3. SATA Power Connector ...................................................................... 19
2.2.4. SPI Pin Header ....................................................................................... 20
2.2.5. CPU Fan Connector ..............................................................................21
2.2.6. CMOS Battery Connector.................................................................... 22
2.2.7. WLAN Connector ................................................................................. 23
2.2.8. LPC Connector....................................................................................... 24
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3. Jumpers
Jumpers ................................
3.3.
JumpersJumpers
3.1.
3.2.
4.
4. Expansion Connectors
Expansion Connectors................................
4.4.
Expansion ConnectorsExpansion Connectors
4.1.
4.2.
4.2.1. Installing a Memory Module .............................................................. 33
4.2.2. Removing a Memory Module ............................................................. 34
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Clear CMOS Jumper.................................................................................. 26
AT/ATX Power Mode Select Jumper .................................................... 27
MXM Connector ......................................................................................... 28
DDR3 SODIMM Memory Socket............................................................. 32
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5. Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation ................................
5.5.
Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
5.1.
Installing into a Chassis............................................................................. 35
5.1.1. Suggested minimum chassis dimensions .........................................35
5.1.2. Suggested minimum chassis height................................................... 36
5.1.3. Suggested keepout areas .................................................................... 37
6666.... BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility ................................
BIOS Setup UtilityBIOS Setup Utility
6.1.
Entering the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................... 38
6.2.
Control Keys................................................................................................ 38
6.3.
Getting Help................................................................................................38
6.4.
System Overview........................................................................................39
6.4.1. BIOS Information................................................................................... 39
6.4.2. Memory Information ............................................................................. 39
6.4.3. System Language................................................................................... 39
6.4.4. System Date............................................................................................40
6.4.5. System Time ........................................................................................... 40
6.5.
Advanced Settings ..................................................................................... 41
6.5.1. ACPI Settings.......................................................................................... 42
6.5.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings .......................................................................... 43
6.5.3. CPU Configuration ................................................................................44
6.5.4. SATA Configuration.............................................................................. 45
6.5.5. USB Configuration................................................................................. 46
6.5.6. F81801 Super IO Configuration ......................................................... 48
6.5.7. F81801 H/W Monitor ...........................................................................49
6.5.8. Clock Generator Configuration..........................................................50
6.6.
OnBoard Device Configuration ............................................................... 51
6.6.1. S5 Wakeup by PME# ............................................................................ 51
6.7.
Chipset Settings ..........................................................................................52
6.7.1. DRAM Configuration ............................................................................53
6.7.2. Video Configuration ............................................................................. 55
6.7.3. PMU_ACPI Configuration .................................................................... 56
6.7.4. Others Configuration............................................................................58
6.8.
Boot Settings ............................................................................................... 59
6.8.1. Boot Configuration................................................................................59
6.8.2. Boot Option Priorities .......................................................................... 60
6.9.
Security ......................................................................................................... 61
6.9.1. Security Settings ....................................................................................61
6.10. Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 62
6.10.1. Save Changes and Exit ......................................................................... 62
6.10.2. Discard Changes and Exit....................................................................62
6.10.3. Save Changes and Reset ...................................................................... 62
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6.10.4. Discard Changes and Reset................................................................. 62
6.10.5. Save Changes ......................................................................................... 63
6.10.6. Discard Changes.................................................................................... 63
6.10.7. Save as User Defaults........................................................................... 63
6.10.8. Restore User Defaults .......................................................................... 63
7.
7. Software and Technical Supports
Software and Technical Supports ................................
7.7.
Software and Technical SupportsSoftware and Technical Supports
7.1.
Microsoft and Linux Support ................................................................... 64
7.1.1. Driver Installation.................................................................................. 64
7.2.
Technical Supports and Assistance........................................................ 64
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Lists of Figures
Figure 1: Top side layout diagram ................................................................................. 6
Figure 2: Bottom side layout diagram........................................................................... 7
Figure 3: Top side dimensions (without heatsink)..................................................... 8
Figure 4: Front panel side dimensions .......................................................................... 8
Figure 5: Rear panel side dimensions ........................................................................... 8
Figure 6: Top side height distribution........................................................................... 9
Figure 7: Bottom side height distribution .................................................................... 9
Figure 8: Front Panel I/O................................................................................................ 10
Figure 9: Rear Panel I/O ................................................................................................. 10
Figure 10: LED indicators diagram ............................................................................... 11
Figure 11: Power button diagram ................................................................................ 11
Figure 12: COM connector diagram ........................................................................... 12
Figure 13: USB 3.0 port diagram ..................................................................................13
Figure 14: Gigabit Ethernet LAN port diagram ......................................................... 14
Figure 15: Mini HDMI® port diagram ..........................................................................15
Figure 16: USB 2.0 port diagram ..................................................................................16
Figure 17: DC-In power connector diagram .............................................................17
Figure 18: SATA connector diagram ........................................................................... 18
Figure 19: SATA power connector diagram ............................................................. 19
Figure 20: SPI pin header diagram ............................................................................... 20
Figure 21: CPU fan connector diagram....................................................................... 21
Figure 22: CMOS battery connector diagram ........................................................... 22
Figure 23: WLAN connector diagram ......................................................................... 23
Figure 24: LPC connector diagram............................................................................... 24
Figure 25: Jumper settings example............................................................................25
Figure 26: Clear CMOS jumper diagram .................................................................... 26
Figure 27: AT/ATX power mode select jumper diagram....................................... 27
Figure 28: MXM connecter diagram ............................................................................ 28
Figure 29: DDR3 SODIMM memory socket diagram............................................... 32
Figure 30: Inserting the memory module...................................................................33
Figure 31: Locking the memory module .................................................................... 33
Figure 32: Disengaging the SODIMM locking clips ................................................. 34
Figure 33: Removing the memory module ................................................................ 34
Figure 34: Suggested minimum chassis dimensions................................................35
Figure 35: Suggested minimum internal chassis ceiling height.............................36
Figure 36: Suggested keepout areas (top side)........................................................ 37
Figure 37: Suggested keepout areas (bottom side) ................................................ 37
Figure 38: Illustration of the Main menu screen....................................................... 39
Figure 39: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen......................................... 41
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Figure 40: Illustration of the ACPI Settings screen .................................................. 42
Figure 41: Illustration of the S5 RTC Wake Settings screen................................... 43
Figure 42: Illustration of CPU Configuration screen................................................ 44
Figure 43: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen ............................................. 45
Figure 44: Illustration of PC Health Status screen ................................................... 46
Figure 45: Illustration of F81801 Super IO Configuration screen.........................48
Figure 46: Illustration of F81801 H/W Monitor ........................................................49
Figure 47: Illustration of Clock Generator Configuration screen ......................... 50
Figure 48: Illustration of OnBoard Device Configuration screen ......................... 51
Figure 49: Illustration of Chipset Settings screen..................................................... 52
Figure 50: Illustration of DRAM Configuration screen............................................ 53
Figure 51: Illustration of Video Configuration screen ............................................. 55
Figure 52: Illustration of PMU_ACPI Configuration screen.................................... 56
Figure 53: Illustration of Other Control screen........................................................ 56
Figure 54: Illustration of Others Configuration screen ........................................... 58
Figure 55: Illustration of Boot Settings screen.......................................................... 59
Figure 56: Illustration of Security Settings screen.................................................... 61
Figure 57: Illustration of Save & Exit screen.............................................................. 62
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Lists of Tables
Table 1: Top side layout description table................................................................. 6
Table 2: Bottom side layout description table .......................................................... 7
Table 3: Layout description table of external I/O ports........................................ 10
Table 4: COM connector pinouts ............................................................................... 12
Table 5: USB 3.0 port pinouts ......................................................................................13
Table 6: Gigabit Ethernet LAN port pinout............................................................... 14
Table 7: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition ........................................................ 14
Table 8: Mini HDMI® port pinout ................................................................................15
Table 9: USB 2.0 port pinouts ......................................................................................16
Table 10: DC-In power connector pinout ................................................................. 17
Table 11: SATA connector pinout ..............................................................................18
Table 12: SATA power connector pinout ................................................................. 19
Table 13: SPI pin header pinout .................................................................................. 20
Table 14: CPU fan connector pinout .......................................................................... 21
Table 15: CMOS battery connector pinout .............................................................. 22
Table 16: WLAN connector pinout ............................................................................ 23
Table 17: LPC connector pinout .................................................................................. 24
Table 18: Clear CMOS jumper settings ..................................................................... 26
Table 19: AT/ATX power mode select jumper settings........................................ 27
Table 20: MXM connector pinout ...............................................................................31
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1.
1. Product Overview
Product Overview
1.1.
Product OverviewProduct Overview
The EPIA-E900 is a highly integrated Pico-ITXe board powered by a 1.2GHz
VIA Eden® X4 processor and VIA VX11H MSP chipset that delivers a high
performance and rich multimedia features in an ultra-compact package for a
wide range of embedded system applications such as industrial automation,
transportation, medical, and infotainment.
The EPIA-E900 board is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating
systems, and provides an impressive I/O such as COM connectors, mini HDMI®
port, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) ports, USB 2.0 ports, USB 3.0 ports, SATA
connector for storage devices, and onboard MXM connector for an optional
E900-A expansion card. In addition, EPIA-E900 also includes one 1333 MHz
DDR3 SODIMM slot that support up to 8 GB memory size.
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1.1. Key Features and Benefits
1.1.1. VIA Eden
The VIA Eden® X4 is a 64-bit superscalar x86 multi-core processor combine
on two dies. It is based on advanced 28 nanometer process technology
packed into an ultra compact NanoBGA2 package measuring 21mm x 21mm.
The VIA Eden® X4 processor delivers a superb performance on multi-tasking,
multimedia playback, productivity and internet browsing in a low power
budget. In addition, it is ideal for most of multi-display environment, and
embedded system applications.
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 users only:
If encounter the issue such as the operating system recognize the VIA Dual-Core CPU as two processors
instead of one processor with two cores. Download and install the hotfix released by Microsoft to
address this issue. The downloadable hotfix is available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/25026
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X4 Processor
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2502664
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1.1.2. VIA VX11H MSP Chipset
The VIA VX11H is the fourth generation, highly integrated Media System
Processor which provides high quality digital video streaming and high
definition video playback. It features the VIA Chrome™ 640 DX11 2D/3D
graphics and video processor, High Definition video decoder supports DDR3
1333 controller and USB 3.0 interface.
The VIA VX11H offers superb-graphics performance, immersive visual
experience, and supports DirectX 11.0 that allows realistic 3D rendering and
increased visual acuity. The VIA VX11H is based on a highly sophisticated
power efficient architecture that enables such rich integration into a compact
package.
1.1.3. Expansion Option
The EPIA-E900 further proves its versatility by providing an expansion MXM
connector for optional E900-A expansion card. The E900-A expansion card is
carrying multiple expansion I/O such as audio jack, USB 2.0 ports, SATA
connector, PCIe slot, LVDS panel connector, DisplayPort/HDMI port, DVP port
and etc.
The companies using the EPIA-E900 with E900-A expansion card obtain the
maximum benefits and enable to slowly roll out upgrades as necessary
instead of having to replace everything all at once.
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1.2. Product Specifications
Processor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
VIA Eden X4 1.2 GHz processor
21 mm x 21 mm FCBGA
Chipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
VIA VX11H MSP chipset
33 mm x 33 mm FCBGA
Graphics
Graphics
GraphicsGraphics
Integrated VIA Chrome™ 640 DX11 2D/3D graphics and video processor
MPEG2, WMV9, VC1, H.264 Full HD video decoder
System Memory
System Memory
System MemorySystem Memory
1 x DDR3 1333 MHz SODIMM socket
Supports up to 8 GB memory size
BIOS
BIOS
BIOSBIOS
AMI Aptio UEFI BIOS, 32 Mbit flash memory
Onboard Peripherals
Onboard Peripherals
Onboard PeripheralsOnboard Peripherals
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATASerial ATA
Supports up to 3.0 Gb/s
LAN
LAN
LANLAN
2 x Realtek RTL8111G PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Audio
Audio
AudioAudio
Through MXM support
Super I/O
Super I/O
Super I/OSuper I/O
Fintek F81801U-I Super I/O controller
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O ConnectorsOnboard I/O Connectors
1 x DC-In power connector (12V DC)
1 x SATA connector
1 x SATA power connector
1 x MXM connector
1 x SPI pin header
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x AT/ATX jumper pin header
1 x LPC connector
1 x WLAN USB connector (supports VNT9271 WiFi module)
1 x CMOS external battery connector
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Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/OFront Panel I/O
1 x HDD LED
1 x Power LED
1 x Power button
2 x USB 3.0 ports
2 x COM connectors
Rear
Rear Panel I/O
Panel I/O
RearRear
Panel I/O Panel I/O
2 x Gigabit Ethernet (LAN) ports
1 x Mini HDMI® port (Type C)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
MXM
MXM CCCConnector
onnector iiiinterface
MXM MXM
onnector onnector
Support one SATA connector
Support four USB 2.0 ports
Support one DisplayPort/HDMI interface
Support DVP port interface for two channel LVDS
Support LPC interface
Support SMBus interface
Support SPI interface
Support one Digital I/O (3GPI + 3GPO) interface
Support HD Audio interface
Support one fan controller for System fan
Support one PCIe x4 interface
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nterfacenterface
Supported Operating System
Supported Operating System
Supported Operating SystemSupported Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7
Linux
System Mo
System Monitoring & Management
System MoSystem Mo
nitoring & Management
nitoring & Managementnitoring & Management
Wake-on-LAN
Keyboard-Power-on
Timer-Power-on
System Power Management
AC power failure recovery
Watchdog Timer
Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions
Operating ConditionsOperating Conditions
Operating Temperature
Operating Temperature
Operating TemperatureOperating Temperature
0°C ~55°C
Operating Humidity
Operating Humidity
Operating HumidityOperating Humidity
0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
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Form Factor
m Factor
ForFor
m Factorm Factor
Pico-ITXe (13.8 cm x 7.2 cm)
Compliance
Compliance
ComplianceCompliance
CE
FCC
Note:
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Note:Note:
As the operating temperature provided in the specifications is a result of the test performed in VIA’s
chamber, a number of variables can influence this result. Please note that the working temperature may
vary depending on the actual situation and environment. It is highly suggested to execute a solid
testing and take all the variables into consideration when building the system. Please ensure that the
system runs well under the operating temperature in terms of application.
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1.3. Layout Diagram
Figure
Figure 1111: Top side layout diagram
: Top side layout diagram
Figure Figure
: Top side layout diagram: Top side layout diagram
Item
Item Description
ItemItem
Table
Table 1111: Top side layout description table
: Top side layout description table
Table Table
: Top side layout description table: Top side layout description table
Description
DescriptionDescription
1 PWR: DC-In power connector
2 SATA: SATA connector
3 SATA_PW: SATA power connector
4 MXM: MXM connector
5 SPI: SPI pin header
6 CLEAR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper
7 CPUFAN: CPU fan connector
8 AT/ATX: AT/ATX mode jumper pin header
9 Chipset: VIA VX11H MSP
10 CPU: 1.2 GHz VIA Eden x4 processor
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Figure 2222: Bottom side layout diagram
: Bottom side layout diagram
Figure Figure
: Bottom side layout diagram: Bottom side layout diagram
Item
Item Description
ItemItem
Table
Table 2222: Bott
: Bottom side layout description table
Table Table
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Description
DescriptionDescription
11 SODIMM: DDR3 SODIMM socket
12 LPC: LPC connector
13 JWLAN: WiFi (WLAN) connector
14 CMOS battery connector
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1.4. Dimensions
Figure
Figure 3333: Top side dimensions
: Top side dimensions (without heatsink)
Figure Figure
: Top side dimensions: Top side dimensions
(without heatsink)
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Figure 4444: Front panel side dimensions
: Front panel side dimensions
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Figure
Figure 5555: Rear panel
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Figure
Figure 6666: Top side height distribution
: Top side height distribution
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2.
2. I/O Interface
I/O Interface
2.2.
I/O InterfaceI/O Interface
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The VIA EPIA-E900 has a wide selection of interfaces. It includes a selection of
frequently used ports as part of the external I/O coastline.
2.1. External I/O Ports
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Figure 9999: Rear Panel I/O
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Description
DescriptionDescription
1 Power status LED
2 HDD LED
3 Power button
4 COM 1 connector
5 COM 2 connector
6 USB 3.0 port 1
7 USB 3.0 port 2
8 Gigabit Ethernet port 1
9 Gigabit Ethernet port 2
10 Mini HDMI® port
11 USB 2.0 port 1
12 USB 2.0 port 2
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2.1.1. LED Indicators
There are two LEDs on the front panel that indicates the status of the system:
HDD LED flashes in red and indicates hard drive storage activity for
SATA drive.
Power Status LED flashes in green and indicates the system’s power
status.
Figure
Figure 10
10: LED indicators diagram
Figure Figure
: LED indicators diagram
1010
: LED indicators diagram: LED indicators diagram
2.1.2. Power Button
The EPIA-E900 comes with a power button that supports Soft power On/Off
(Instant Off or 4 second delay), and Suspend.
Figure
Figure 11
11: Power button diagram
Figure Figure
: Power button diagram
1111
: Power button diagram: Power button diagram
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2.1.3. COM Connector
The EPIA-E900 provides two COM (D-sub 9-pin male) connectors located on
the front panel. The COM connectors labeled as COM1 and COM2 supports
RS-232 standard. The pinout of the COM connector is shown below.
Figure
Figure 12
12: COM connector diagram
Figure Figure
Table
Table 4444: COM connector pinout
Table Table
: COM connector diagram
1212
: COM connector diagram: COM connector diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 COM_DCD1 1 COM_DCD2
2 COM_RXD1 2 COM_RXD2
3 COM_TXD1 3 COM_TXD2
4 COM_DTR1 4 COM_DTR2
5 GND 5 GND
6 COM_DSR1 6 COM_DSR2
7 COM_RTS1 7 COM_RTS2
8 COM_CTS1 8 COM_CTS2
: COM connector pinoutssss
: COM connector pinout: COM connector pinout
9 COM_RI1
COM 1
COM 1 COM 2
COM 1COM 1
Signal Pin
SignalSignal
COM 2
COM 2COM 2
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
9 COM_RI2
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2.1.4. USB 3.0 Port
There are two USB 3.0 ports also known as SuperSpeed USB located on the
front panel. The USB 3.0 port has a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps
and offers a backwards compatible with previous USB 2.0 specifications. The
USB 3.0 ports are using the USB Type-A receptacle connector. The pinout of
the typical USB 3.0 port is shown below.
Figure
Figure 13
13: USB 3.0 port dia
Figure Figure
: USB 3.0 port diagram
1313
: USB 3.0 port dia: USB 3.0 port dia
Table
Table 5555: USB 3.0 port pi
: USB 3.0 port pinouts
Table Table
: USB 3.0 port pi: USB 3.0 port pi
gram
gramgram
USB 3.0 port 1
USB 3.0 port 1 USB 3.0 port 2
USB 3.0 port 1USB 3.0 port 1
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 +5V 1 +5V
2 Data1- 2 Data23 Data1+ 3 Data2+
4 GND 4 GND
5 RX1- 5 RX26 RX1+ 6 RX2+
7 GND 7 GND
8 TX1- 8 TX29 TX1+
nouts
noutsnouts
Pin Signal
PinPin
9 TX2+
USB 3.0 port 2
USB 3.0 port 2USB 3.0 port 2
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2.1.5. Gigabit Ethernet Port
The EPIA-E900 is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports. The Gigabit
Ethernet ports are using 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector or
commonly referred to as RJ-45. It is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10BASET), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards.
Figure
Figure 14
14: Gigabit Ethernet
Figure Figure
: Gigabit Ethernet LAN
1414
: Gigabit Ethernet : Gigabit Ethernet
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 Signal pair 1+
2 Signal pair 13 Signal pair 2+
4 Signal pair 3+
5 Signal pair 36 Signal pair 27 Signal pair 4+
8 Signal pair 4-
Table
Table 6666: Gigabit Ethernet
: Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Table Table
: Gigabit Ethernet : Gigabit Ethernet
LAN port diagram
LAN LAN
Signal
SignalSignal
LAN port pinou
port pinoutttt
LAN LAN
port pinouport pinou
port diagram
port diagramport diagram
The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port has two individual LED indicators located on
the front side to show its Active/Link status and Speed status.
Link LED
Link Off Off Off
Speed_10Mbit Off Flash in Yellow color
Speed_100Mbit The LED is always On in Green color Flash in Yellow color
Speed_1000Mbit The LED is always On in Orange color Flash in Yellow color
Table
Table 7777: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition
: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition
Table Table
: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition
(Left L
(Left LED on RJ
(Left L(Left L
Link LED
Link LEDLink LED
ED on RJ----45 connector)
ED on RJED on RJ
45 connector)
45 connector)45 connector)
Active LED
Active LED
(Right LED on RJ
(Right LED on RJ----45 connector)
(Right LED on RJ(Right LED on RJ
Active LEDActive LED
45 connector)
45 connector)45 connector)
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2.1.6. Mini HDMI
®
Port
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The integrated 19-pin Mini HDMI port uses an HDMI Type C receptacle
connector as defined in the HDMI® specification. The Mini HDMI port is for
connecting to HDMI® displays. The pinout of the Mini HDMI port is shown
below.
Figure
Figure 15
15: Mini HDMI
Figure Figure
1515
: Mini HDMI
: Mini HDMI: Mini HDMI
®®®®
port diagram
port diagram
port diagram port diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 TMDS Data2 Shield
2 TMDS Data2+
3 TMDS Data24 TMDS Data1 Shield
5 TMDS Data1+
6 TMDS Data17 TMDS Data0 Shield
8 TMDS Data0+
9 TMDS Data0-
10 TMDS Clock Shield
11 TMDS Clock+
12 TMDS Clock13 DDC/CEC Ground
14 CEC
15 SCL
16 SDA
17 Reserved
18 +5V Power
19 Hot Plug Detect
Table
Table 8888:
Table Table
: Mini
Mini HDMI
: :
Mini Mini
HDMI
HDMIHDMI
®®®®
port pinout
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2.1.7. USB 2.0 Port
The EPIA-E900 provides two USB 2.0 ports that gives complete Plug and Play
and hot swap capability for external devices. The USB interface complies with
USB UHCI, Rev. 2.0. The pinout of the USB 2.0 port is shown below.
Figure
Figure 16
16: USB 2.0 port diagram
Figure Figure
Table
Table 9999: USB 2.0 port pinout
Table Table
: USB 2.0 port diagram
1616
: USB 2.0 port diagram: USB 2.0 port diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 VCC 1 VCC
2 USB1 data- 2 USB2 data3 USB1 data+ 3 USB2 data+
: USB 2.0 port pinoutssss
: USB 2.0 port pinout: USB 2.0 port pinout
4 GND
USB
USB 2.0 port
2.0 port 1111 USB
USBUSB
2.0 port 2.0 port
Signal Pin
SignalSignal
USB 2.0 port
2.0 port 2222
USBUSB
2.0 port 2.0 port
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
4 GND
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2.2. Onboard Connectors
2.2.1. DC-In Power Connector
The mainboard has an onboard DC-In 2-pin power connector to connect the
DC-In power cable. The DC-In power connector is labeled as “PWR”. The
pinout of the DC-In power connector is shown below.
Figure
Figure 17
17: DC
: DC----In power co
Figure Figure
In power connector diagram
1717
: DC: DC
In power coIn power co
nnector diagram
nnector diagramnnector diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 DC_+12V
2 GND
Table
Table 10
10: DC
: DC----In power connector pinout
Table Table
In power connector pinout
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: DC: DC
In power connector pinoutIn power connector pinout
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2.2.2. SATA Connector
The SATA connector onboard can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. The
SATA connector is labeled as “SATA”. The pinout of the SATA connector is
shown below.
Figure
Figure 18
18: SATA connector
Figure Figure
Table
Table 11
Table Table
: SATA connector diagram
1818
: SATA connector: SATA connector
11: SATA connector pinout
: SATA connector pinout
1111
: SATA connector pinout: SATA connector pinout
diagram
diagram diagram
SATA
SATA
SATASATA
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 GND
2 STXP_0
3 STXN_0
4 GND
5 SRXN_0
6 SRXP_0
7 GND
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2.2.3. SATA Power Connector
The onboard SATA power connector provides both +5V and +12V directly
through the mainboard to the SATA drives. The SATA power connector is
labeled as “SATA_PW”. The pinout of the SATA power connector is shown
below.
Figure
Figure 19
19: SATA
: SATA powe
power
r connector
Figure Figure
1919
: SATA : SATA
connector diagram
powepowe
r r
connectorconnector
diagram
diagram diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 +5V
2 +12V
3 GND
Table
Table 12
12: SATA
: SATA power
power connector pinout
Table Table
1212
: SATA : SATA
connector pinout
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2.2.4. SPI Pin Header
The mainboard has one 8-pin SPI pin header. The SPI (Serial Peripheral
Interface) pin header is used to connect to the SPI BIOS programming fixture.
The pin header is labeled as “SPI”. The pinout of the pin header is shown
below.
Figure
Figure 20
20: SPI pin header diagram
Figure Figure
Table
Table 13
Table Table
: SPI pin header diagram
2020
: SPI pin header diagram: SPI pin header diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 SPIVCC 2 GND
3 MSPI_SA 4 MSPICLK
5 MSPIDI 6 MSPIDO
7 — 8 -PCIRST
13: SPI pin header pinout
: SPI pin header pinout
1313
: SPI pin header pinout: SPI pin header pinout
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
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2.2.5. CPU Fan Connector
The CPU fan connector onboard runs on +12V and maintain CPU cooling. The
fan provides variable fan speeds controlled by the BIOS. The CPU fan
connector is labeled as “CPUFAN”. The pinout of the CPU fan connector is
shown below.
Figure
Figure 21
21: CPU fan connector
Figure Figure
: CPU fan connector diagram
2121
: CPU fan connector: CPU fan connector
diagram
diagram diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 FANIO
2 FAN_CTL
3 GND
Table
Table 14
14:
: CPU f
CPU fan connector pinout
Table Table
1414
an connector pinout
: :
CPU fCPU f
an connector pinoutan connector pinout
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2.2.6. CMOS Battery Connector
The mainboard is equipped with onboard CMOS battery connector used for
connecting the external cable battery that provides power to the CMOS RAM.
If disconnected all configurations in the CMOS RAM will be reset to factory
defaults. The connector pinout is shown below.
Figure
Figure 22
22: CMOS battery connector
Figure Figure
: CMOS battery connector diagram
2222
: CMOS battery connector: CMOS battery connector
diagram
diagram diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 +3.3VBAT
2 GND
Table
Table 15
15: CMOS battery connector pinout
: CMOS battery connector pinout
Table Table
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2.2.7. WLAN Connector
The EPIA-E900 is equipped with onboard WLAN connector labeled as
“JWLAN” for WLAN USB (Wi-Fi) module. The pinout of the WLAN connector
is shown below.
Figure
Figure 23
23: WLAN connector diagram
Figure Figure
Table
Table 16
Table Table
: WLAN connector diagram
2323
: WLAN connector diagram: WLAN connector diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 +5VSUS
2 USBHP_N8
3 USBHP_P8
4 GND
5 NC
16: WLAN
: WLAN connector pinout
1616
: WLAN : WLAN
6 GPO-WLAN-ON
connector pinout
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2.2.8. LPC Connector
The EPIA-E900 board has one LPC connector for debugging purposes. The
connector is labeled as “LPC”. The pinout of the connector is shown below.
Figure
Figure 24
24: LPC connector diagram
Figure Figure
: LPC connector diagram
2424
: LPC connector diagram: LPC connector diagram
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 GND
2 LPCAD2
3 LPCAD3
4 LPCAD1
5 -LPCFRAME
6 LPCAD0
7 LPC33CLK
8 -LPCRST
Table
Table 17
17: LPC connector pinout
: LPC connector pinout
Table Table
1717
: LPC connector pinout: LPC connector pinout
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3.
3. Jumpers
Jumpers
3.3.
JumpersJumpers
Jumper Description
Jumper Description
Jumper DescriptionJumper Description
A jumper consists of pair conductive pins used to close in or bypass an
electronic circuit to set up or configure particular feature using a jumper cap.
The jumper cap is a small metal clip covered by plastic. It performs like a
connecting bridge to short (connect) the pair of pins. The usual colors of the
jumper cap are black/red/blue/white/yellow.
Jumper Setting
Jumper Setting
Jumper SettingJumper Setting
There are two settings of the jumper pin: “Short
“Short”
Short” when a jumper cap is placed on the pair of pins. The pins are ”Open”
Short”Short”
the jumper cap is removed.
In addition, there are jumpers that have three or more pins, and some pins are
arranged in series. In case of a jumper with three pins, place the jumper cap on
pin 1 and pin 2 or pin 2 and 3 to Short
Some jumper size is small or mounted on the crowded location on the board
that makes it difficult to access. Therefore, using a long-nose plier in installing
and removing the jumper cap is very helpful.
Short it.
ShortShort
Short and Open
ShortShort
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Open”. The pins are
OpenOpen
”Open” if
”Open””Open”
Figure
Figure 25
25: Jumper settings example
Figure Figure
: Jumper settings example
2525
: Jumper settings example: Jumper settings example
Caution:
Caution:
Caution:Caution:
Make sure to install the jumper cap on the correct pins. Installing it in the wrong pin might cause
damage and malfunction.
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3.1. Clear CMOS Jumper
The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard
battery power supply. To reset the CMOS settings, set the jumper on pins 2
and 3 while the system is off. Return the jumper to pins 1 and 2 afterwards.
Setting the jumper while the system is on will damage the mainboard.
Figure
Figure 26
26: C
: Clear
lear CMOS jumper
Figure Figure
2626
Table
Table 18
18: C
Table Table
1818
CMOS jumper diagram
: C: C
learlear
CMOS jumper CMOS jumper
: Clear
lear CMOS jumper settings
CMOS jumper settings
: C: C
learlear
CMOS jumper settings CMOS jumper settings
diagram
diagram diagram
Setting
Setting Pin 1
SettingSetting
Normal (default) Short Short Open
Clear CMOS Open Short Short
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 3
Pin 2Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3Pin 3
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from the CLEAR_CMOS jumper default
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system
is on; it will damage the mainboard.
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3.2. AT/ATX Power Mode Select Jumper
The AT/ATX mode jumper enables the mainboard to switch between two
power modes: AT and ATX. The power mode can set by changing the jumper
position. The jumper is labeled as “AT/ATX”. The jumper settings are shown
below.
Figure
Figure 27
27: AT/ATX power mode select jumper diagram
Figure Figure
: AT/ATX power mode select jumper diagram
2727
: AT/ATX power mode select jumper diagram: AT/ATX power mode select jumper diagram
Setting
Setting Pin 1
SettingSetting
AT mode Short Short Open
ATX mode (default) Open Short Short
Table
Table 19
19: AT/ATX po
: AT/ATX power mode select jumper settings
Table Table
1919
: AT/ATX po: AT/ATX po
wer mode select jumper settings
wer mode select jumper settingswer mode select jumper settings
Pin 1 Pin 2
Pin 1Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 3
Pin 2Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 3Pin 3
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4.
4. Expansion
Expansion Connectors
4.4.
Expansion Expansion
Connectors
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4.1. MXM Connector
The MXM connector labeled as “MXM” is an onboard expansion connector for
connecting E900-A expansion board to the mainboard. The location and
pinout of the MXM connector are shown below.
Figure
Figure 28
28:
: MXM connecter
Figure Figure
28
MXM connecter diagram
2828
: :
MXM connecterMXM connecter
diagram
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Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 GND 2 GND
3 DVP_D0 4 DVP_D10
5 DVP_D1 6 DVP_D11
7 DVP_D2 8 DVP_HS
9 DVP_D3 10 DVP_VS
11 DVP_D4 12 DVP_DE
13 DVP_D5 14 DVP_CLK+
15 DVP_D6 16 DVP_CLK17 DVP_D7 18 LVDSPWM1
19 DVP_D8 20 DVP_SPD
21 DVP_D9 22 DVP_SPCLK
23 GND 24 GND
25 GND 26 NC
27 NC 28 NC
29 NC 30 STXP_1
31 NC 32 STXN_1
33 NC 34 GND
35 NC 36 SRXP_1
37 NC 38 SRXN_1
39 GND 40 GND
41 LPCAD0 42 LPCAD1
43 LPCAD2 44 LPCAD3
45 LPC33CLK 46 -LPCFRAME
47 SERIRQ 48 -LPCDRQ1
49 NC 50 NC
51 NC 52 NC
53 NC 54 NC
55 NC 56 NC
57 GND 58 GND
59 AZ_SYNC 60 SMB_CK
61 -AZ_RST 62 SMB_DT
63 AZ_BIT_CLK 64 NC
65 AZ_SDIN0 66 NC
67 AZ_SDOUT 68 NC
69 NC 70 NC
71 NC 72 NC
73 GND 74 GND
75 NC 76 NC
77 NC 78 NC
79 NC 80 NC
81 NC 82 NC
83 NC 84 NC
85 NC 86 NC
87 USBHP3- 88 USBHP289 USBHP3+ 90 USBHP2+
91 NC 92 NC
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
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93 USBHP1- 94 USBHP095 USBHP1+ 96 USBHP0+
97 GND 98 GND
99 LVDS0D0+ 100 NC
101 LVDS0D0- 102 NC
103 LVDS0D1+ 104 NC
105 LVDS0D1- 106 NC
107 LVDS0D2+ 108 NC
109 LVDS0D2- 110 NC
111 LVDSENVDD 112 LVDSENVEE
113 LVDS0D3+ 114 NC
115 LVDS0D3- 116 NC
117 GND 118 GND
119 LVDS0CLK+ 120 VX11_RI2
121 LVDS0CLK- 122 VX11_DCD2
123 LVDSPWM0 124 VX11_SOUT2
125 LVDSSPDAT 126 VX11_SIN2
127 LVDSSPCLK 128 VX11_CTS2
129 NC 130 VX11_DSR2
131 DP0TX3+ 132 VX11_RTS2
133 DP0TX3- 134 VX11_DTR2
135 GND 136 GND
137 DP0TX1+ 138 DP0_AUX+
139 DP0TX1- 140 DP0_AUX141 GND 142 GND
143 DP0TX2+ 144 NC
145 DP0TX2- 146 NC
147 GND 148 GND
149 DP0TX0+ 150 HDMI0SPD
151 DP0TX0- 152 HDMI0SPC
153 DP0_HPD 154 HDMI0_CEC
155 PCIE_CLK_REF+ 156 -PEXWAKE
157 PCIE_CLK_REF- 158 -PEX1_RST
159 GND 160 GND
161 PETP3 162 PEXRX3+
163 PETN3 164 PEXRX3165 GND 166 GND
167 PETP2 168 PEXRX2+
169 PETN2 170 PEXRX2171 NC 172 NC
173 PETP1 174 PEXRX1+
175 PETN1 176 PEXRX1177 NC 178 NC
179 PETP0 180 PEXRX0+
181 PETN0 182 PEXRX0183 GND 184 GND
185 GPI6 186 GPO16
187 GPI22 188 GPO20
189 GPI23 190 GPO21
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191 NC 192 NC
193 NC 194 SPKR
195 FANIO2 196 FAN_CTL2
197 GND 198 GND
199 MSPIDI 200 MSPISS0
201 MSPIDO 202 MSPISS1
203 MSPICLK 204 NC
205 +5VSUS 206 +5VSUS
207 NC 208 NC
209 NC 210 NC
211 +5V 212 +5V
213 +5V 214 +5V
215 +5V 216 +5V
217 +5V 218 +5V
219 +5V 220 +5V
221 +5V 222 +5V
223 +5V 224 +5V
225 +5V 226 +5V
227 +5V 228 +5V
229 +5V 230 +5V
Table
Table 20
20:
: MXM connector
Table Table
MXM connector pinout
2020
: :
MXM connectorMXM connector
pinout
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4.2. DDR3 SODIMM Memory Socket
The mainboard has one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket that supports non-ECC
DDR3 1333 SODIMM memory module. The memory socket labeled as
“SODIMM” can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR3 1333 memory. The location
of the DDR3 SODIMM memory socket is shown below.
Figure
Figure 29
29: DDR3
: DDR3 SODIMM
Figure Figure
2929
: DDR3 : DDR3
SODIMM memory
SODIMM SODIMM
memory socket
socket diagram
memory memory
socketsocket
diagram
diagram diagram
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4.2.1. Installing a Memory Module
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Align the notch on the SODIMM memory module with the protruding wedge
on the SODIMM memory socket. Insert the SODIMM memory module at a 30
degree angle relative to the SODIMM memory socket.
Figure
Figure 30
30:
: Inserting
Inserting the memory
Figure Figure
3030
: :
InsertingInserting
the memory module
the memory the memory
module
modulemodule
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Push down the SODIMM memory module until the locking clips lock the
module into place. There will be a slight tension as the SODIMM memory
module is being locked.
Figure
Figure 31
31:
: Locking the memory module
Figure Figure
Locking the memory module
3131
: :
Locking the memory moduleLocking the memory module
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4.2.2. Removing a Memory Module
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
To disengage the locking clips, push the locking clips horizontally outward
away from the SODIMM memory module.
Figure
Figure 32
32:
: Disengaging the SODIMM locking clips
Figure Figure
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Disengaging the SODIMM locking clips
3232
: :
Disengaging the SODIMM locking clipsDisengaging the SODIMM locking clips
When the locking clips have cleared, the SODIMM memory module will
automatically pop up to the 30 degree angle. Remove the memory module.
Figure
Figure 33
33: Removing the memory module
Figure Figure
: Removing the memory module
3333
: Removing the memory module: Removing the memory module
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5. Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
5.5.
Hardware InstallationHardware Installation
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5.1. Installing into a Chassis
The EPIA-E900 can be fitted into any chassis that has the mounting holes
compatible with the standard Pico-ITXe mounting hole locations. Additionally,
the chassis must meet the minimum height requirements for specified areas of
the mainboard.
5.1.1. Suggested minimum chassis dimensions
The figure below shows the suggested minimum space requirements that a
chassis should have in order to work well with the EPIA-E900.
Figure
Figure 34
34: Suggested minimum chassis dimensions
Figure Figure
Each side of the mainboard should have a buffer zone from the internal wall
of the chassis. The two sides of the mainboard that accommodates the I/O
coastline should have a buffer of 1.00 mm. The two sides adjacent to the I/O
coastline should have at least a 5.00 mm buffer.
For the side that is close to the MXM connector, the buffer should be at least
152 mm if the E900-A expansion card will be used.
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5.1.2. Suggested minimum chassis height
The figure below shows the suggested minimum height requirements for the
internal space of the chassis. It is not necessary for the internal ceiling to be
evenly flat. What is required is that the internal ceiling height must be strictly
observed for each section that is highlighted.
Figure
Figure 35
35: Suggested minimum internal chassis ceiling height
Figure Figure
: Suggested minimum internal chassis ceiling height
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Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
In getting the minimum height requirements for internal space of the chassis, it is required to consider
the heights of the connectors (such as LPC connector, WLAN connector, CMOS battery connector and
DDR3 SODIMM socket) on the bottom side of the EPIA-E900 board.
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5.1.3. Suggested keepout areas
The figure below shows the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to
leave unobstructed.
Figure
Figure 36
36: Suggested keepout areas
Figure Figure
: Suggested keepout areas (top side)
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(top side)
(top side) (top side)
Figure
Figure 37
37: Suggested keepout areas (
Figure Figure
: Suggested keepout areas (bottom
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6. BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS Setup Utility
6.6.
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6.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility
Power on the computer and press Delete
sequence to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. If the entry point has passed, restart
the system and try again.
Delete during the beginning of the boot
DeleteDelete
6.2. Control Keys
Up
Up Move up one row
UpUp
Down
Down Move down one row
DownDown
Left
Left Move to the left in the navigation bar
LeftLeft
Right
Right Move to the right in the navigation bar
RightRight
Enter
Enter Access the highlighted item / Select the item
EnterEnter
Esc
Esc Jumps to the Exit screen or returns to the previous screen
EscEsc
++++1 Increase the numeric value
----1 Decrease the numeric value
F1
F1 General help2
F1F1
F2
F2 Previous value
F2F2
F3
F3 Load optimized defaults
F3F3
F4
F4 Save all the changes and exit
F4F4
Notes:
Notes:
Notes:Notes:
1. Must be pressed using the 10-key pad.
2. The General help contents are only for the Status Page and Option Page setup menus.
6.3. Getting Help
The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help
accessed at any time by pressing F1
using and navigating the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Esc
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General Help” screen. This screen can be
General HelpGeneral Help
F1. The help screen displays the keys for
F1F1
Esc to exit the help screen.
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6.4. System Overview
The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the
BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the
navigation bar to the “Main” label.
Figure
Figure 38
38: Illustration of the Main menu screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of the Main menu screen
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6.4.1. BIOS Information
The content in this section of the screen shows the information about the
vendor, the Core version, UEFI specification version, the project version and
date & time of the project build.
6.4.2. Memory Information
This section shows the amount of memory that is installed on the hardware
platform.
6.4.3. System Language
This option allows the user to configure the language that the user wants to
use.
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6.4.4. System Date
This section shows the current system date. Press Tab
Shift+Tab
Shift+Tab to traverse left through the month, day, and year segments. The ++++
Shift+TabShift+Tab
and ---- keys on the number pad can be used to change the values. The weekday
name is automatically updated when the date is altered. The date format is
[Weekday, Month, Day, Year].
Tab to traverse right and
TabTab
6.4.5. System Time
This section shows the current system time. Press Tab
Shift+Tab
Shift+Tab to traverse left through the hour, minute, and second segments. The
Shift+TabShift+Tab
++++ and ---- keys on the number pad can be used to change the values. The time
format is [Hour : Minute : Second].
Tab to traverse right and
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6.5. Advanced Settings
The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide
access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding
right-facing arrowhead.
Figure
Figure 39
39: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen
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The Advanced Settings screen contains the following links:
ACPI Settings
S5 RTC Wake Settings
CPU Configuration
SATA Configuration
USB Configuration
F81801 Super IO Configuration
F81801 H/W Monitor
Clock Generator Configuration
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6.5.1. ACPI Settings
ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power
management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of
power management related functions.
Figure
Figure 40
40: Illustration of the ACPI Settings screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of the ACPI Settings screen
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6.5.1.1.
6.5.1.1. Enable Hibernation
6.5.1.1.6.5.1.1.
Enable/disable system ability to Hibernate.
6.5.1.2.
6.5.1.2. ACPI Sleep State
6.5.1.2.6.5.1.2.
Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND
button is selected. Available options are: Suspend Disabled / S1(CPU Stop
Clock) /S3 (Suspend to RAM) / Both S1 and S3 available for OS to choose.
Enable Hibernation
Enable HibernationEnable Hibernation
ACPI Sleep State
ACPI Sleep StateACPI Sleep State
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6.5.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings
Figure
Figure 41
41: Illustration of the
Figure Figure
6.5.2.1.
6.5.2.1. Wake system with Fixed Time
6.5.2.1.6.5.2.1.
: Illustration of the S5 RTC
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Wake system with Fixed Time
Wake system with Fixed TimeWake system with Fixed Time
Enable or disable system wake on alarm event. When enabled, system will
wake on the hr:min:sec specified.
S5 RTC Wake Settings screen
Wake Settings screen
S5 RTC S5 RTC
Wake Settings screenWake Settings screen
6.5.2.2.
6.5.2.2. Wake system with Dynamic Time
6.5.2.2.6.5.2.2.
Wake system with Dynamic Time
Wake system with Dynamic TimeWake system with Dynamic Time
Enable or disable Wake system with Dynamic Time.
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6.5.3. CPU Configuration
The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in
processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can
be set.
Figure
Figure 42
42: Illustration of
Figure Figure
: Illustration of CPU
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Configu Configu
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6.5.4. SATA Configuration
The SATA Configuration screen allows the user to view and configure the
settings of the SATA configuration settings.
Figure
Figure 43
43: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen
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6.5.4.1.
6.5.4.1. SATA Mode
6.5.4.1.6.5.4.1.
SATA Mode
SATA ModeSATA Mode
This option allows the user to manually configure SATA controller for a
particular mode.
IDE Mode
IDE Mode
IDE ModeIDE Mode
Set this value to change the SATA to IDE mode.
AHCI Mode
AHCI Mode
AHCI ModeAHCI Mode
Set this value to change the SATA to AHCI mode.
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6.5.5. USB Configuration
The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices.
Figure
Figure 44
44: Illustration of PC Health Status screen
Figure Figure
6.5.5.1.
6.5.5.1. Legacy USB Support
6.5.5.1.6.5.5.1.
The Legacy USB Support feature enables environments that do not have native
USB support to use USB devices. This feature has three options.
: Illustration of PC Health Status screen
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Legacy USB Support
Legacy USB SupportLegacy USB Support
Enabled
Enabled
EnabledEnabled
The Enabled option keeps the Legacy USB Support feature on at all times.
Disabled
Disabled
DisabledDisabled
The Disabled option keeps the Legacy USB Support feature off at all times.
Auto
Auto
AutoAuto
The system automatically disables legacy support if no USB Devices are
connected.
6.5.5.2.
6.5.5.2. USB3.0 Support
6.5.5.2.6.5.5.2.
Enable/Disable USB3.0 (XHCI) Controller support.
6.5.5.3.
6.5.5.3. XHCI Hand
6.5.5.3.6.5.5.3.
This is a workaround for Operating Systems without XHCI hand-off support.
The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver.
USB3.0 Support
USB3.0 SupportUSB3.0 Support
XHCI Hand----off
XHCI HandXHCI Hand
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6.5.5.4. EHCI Hand
6.5.5.4.6.5.5.4.
This is a workaround feature for Operating Systems without EHCI hand-off
support. The EHCI ownership change must be claimed by EHCI Driver.
Enabled
Enabled
EnabledEnabled
This option enables EHCI hand-off support.
Disabled
Disabled
DisabledDisabled
This option disables EHCI hand-off support.
6.5.5.5.
6.5.5.5. USB Mass Storage Driver Support
6.5.5.5.6.5.5.5.
Enable/Disable USB Mass Storage Driver Support
EHCI Hand----off
EHCI HandEHCI Hand
USB Mass Storage Driver Support
USB Mass Storage Driver SupportUSB Mass Storage Driver Support
off
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6.5.6. F81801 Super IO Configuration
The F81801 Super IO Configuration screen allows the user to set system Super
IO Chip parameters
Figure
Figure 45
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Super IO Configuration screen
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Super IO Configuration sc Super IO Configuration sc
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reenreen
6.5.6.1.
6.5.6.1. Serial Port 0 Configuration
6.5.6.1.6.5.6.1.
Serial Port 0 Configuration
Serial Port 0 ConfigurationSerial Port 0 Configuration
Set parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA).
6.5.6.1.1.
6.5.6.1.1. Change setting
6.5.6.1.1.6.5.6.1.1.
Change setting
Change settingChange setting
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
6.5.6.2.
6.5.6.2. Serial Port 1 Configuration
6.5.6.2.6.5.6.2.
Serial Port 1 Configuration
Serial Port 1 ConfigurationSerial Port 1 Configuration
Set parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMB).
6.5.6.2.1.
6.5.6.2.1. Uart Transmission Mode
6.5.6.2.1.6.5.6.2.1.
Uart Transmission Mode
Uart Transmission ModeUart Transmission Mode
Select an optimal setting for Super IO device.
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F81801 screen shows F81801 H/W Monitor status.
Figure
Figure 46
46: Illustration of F81801 H/W Monitor
Figure Figure
6.5.7.1.
6.5.7.1. Smart Fan
6.5.7.1.6.5.7.1.
This feature has 2 options: Enable or Disable Smart Fan.
: Illustration of F81801 H/W Monitor
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6.5.8. Clock Generator Configuration
The Clock Generator Configuration screen enables access to the Spread
Spectrum Setting feature.
Figure
Figure 47
47: Illustration of Clock Generator Configuration screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of Clock Generator Configuration screen
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6.5.8.1.
6.5.8.1. CPU Spread Spectrum
6.5.8.1.6.5.8.1.
The Spread Spectrum Setting feature enables the BIOS to modulate the clock
frequencies originating from the mainboard. The settings are in percentages of
modulation. Higher percentages result in greater modulation of clock
frequencies. This feature has 3 options: Disable, +-0.25% and -0.5%.
6.5.8.2.
6.5.8.2. PCIe Spr
6.5.8.2.6.5.8.2.
Select PCIe Spread Spectrum. This feature has 2 options: Disable and -0.5%.
CPU Spread Spectrum
CPU Spread SpectrumCPU Spread Spectrum
PCIe Spread Spectrum
PCIe SprPCIe Spr
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ead Spectrumead Spectrum
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6.6. OnBoard Device Configuration
The OnBoard Device Configuration screen has the following features.
Figure
Figure 48
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: Illustration of OnBoard Device Configuration screen
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6.6.1. S5 Wakeup by PME#
The S5 Wakeup by PME# feature enables the BIOS to allow remote wake-up
from the S5 power off state through the PCI bus.
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6.7. Chipset Settings
The Chipset Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access
to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding rightfacing arrowhead.
Figure
Figure 49
49: Illustration of Chipset Settings screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of Chipset Settings screen
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The Chipset Settings screen contains the following links:
DRAM Configuration
Video Configuration
PMU-ACPI Configuration
Others Configuration
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6.7.1. DRAM Configuration
The DRAM Configuration screen has two features for controlling the system
DRAM. All other DRAM features are automated and cannot be accessed.
Figure
Figure 50
50: Illustration of DRAM Configuration screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of DRAM Configuration screen
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6.7.1.1.
6.7.1.1. DRAM Clock
6.7.1.1.6.7.1.1.
DRAM Clock
DRAM ClockDRAM Clock
The DRAM Clock option enables the user to determine how the BIOS handle
the memory clock frequency. The memory clock can either be dynamic or
static. This feature has eleven options.
By SPD
By SPD
By SPDBy SPD
By SPD option enables the BIOS to select a compatible clock frequency for
the installed memory.
400 MHz
400 MHz
400 MHz400 MHz
The 400 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 800 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
533 MHz
533 MHz
533 MHz533 MHz
The 533 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1066 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
566 MHz
566 MHz
566 MHz566 MHz
The 566 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1132 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
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600 MHz
600 MHz
600 MHz600 MHz
The 600 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1200 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
633 MHz
633 MHz
633 MHz633 MHz
The 633 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1266 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
667 MHz
667 MHz
667 MHz667 MHz
The 667 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1334 MHz for DDR3
memory modules.
6.7.1.2.
6.7.1.2. VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)
6.7.1.2.6.7.1.2.
The VGA Share Memory feature enables the user to choose the amount of the
system memory to reserve for use by the integrated graphics controller. The
selections of memory amount that can be reserved are 256MB and 512MB.
VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)
VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)
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6.7.2. Video Configuration
The Video Configuration screen has features for controlling the integrated
graphics controller in the VX11H chipset.
Figure
Figure 51
51: Illustration of Video Configuration screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of Video Configuration screen
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6.7.2.1.
6.7.2.1. Dual VGA Enable
6.7.2.1.6.7.2.1.
This feature has two options: Enable/Disable Dual VGA.
6.7.2.2.
6.7.2.2. Primary Graphics Adapter
6.7.2.2.6.7.2.2.
The Primary Graphics Adapter option enables the user to change the order in
which the BIOS seeks for a graphics adapter. There are three paths that can be
chosen.
PCIE & PCI -> UMA
UMA -> PCIE & PCI
6.7.2.3.
6.7.2.3. HD Audio #1
6.7.2.3.6.7.2.3.
This feature has 2 options: Enable/Disable HD Audio #1.
Dual VGA Enable
Dual VGA EnableDual VGA Enable
Primary Graphics Adapter
Primary Graphics AdapterPrimary Graphics Adapter
HD Audio #1
HD Audio #1HD Audio #1
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6.7.3. PMU_ACPI Configuration
The PMU_ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power
management related functions.
Figure
Figure 52
52: Illustration of PMU_ACPI Configuration screen
Figure Figure
6.7.3.1.
6.7.3.1. Other Control
6.7.3.1.6.7.3.1.
: Illustration of PMU_ACPI Configuration screen
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Other Control
Other ControlOther Control
Figure
Figure 53
53: Illustration of Other Control screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of Other Control screen
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6.7.3.1.1.
6.7.3.1.1. AC Loss Auto
6.7.3.1.1.6.7.3.1.1.
AC Loss Auto----restar
AC Loss AutoAC Loss Auto
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AC Loss Auto-restart defines how the system will respond after AC power has
been interrupted while the system is on. There are three options.
Power Off
Power Off
Power OffPower Off
The Power Off option keeps the system in an off state until the power button
is pressed again.
Power O
Power Onnnn
Power OPower O
The Power On option restarts the system when the power has returned.
Last State
Last State
Last StateLast State
The Last State option restores the system to its previous state when the power
was interrupted.
6.7.3.1.2.
6.7.3.1.2. USB S4 WakeUp
6.7.3.1.2.6.7.3.1.2.
USB S4 WakeUp
USB S4 WakeUpUSB S4 WakeUp
The USB S4 WakeUp enables the system to resume through the USB device
port from S4 state. There are two options: “Enabled” or “Disabled”.
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6.7.4. Others Configuration
The Others Configuration screen can be used to set Watchdog Timer
Configuration and Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Configuration.
Figure
Figure 54
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Figure Figure
Illustration of Others Configuration screen
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6.7.4.1.
6.7.4.1. WATCHDOG Timer Enable
6.7.4.1.6.7.4.1.
The WATCHDOG Timer Enable feature unlocks three other features that
enable the BIOS to monitor the state of the system. This feature has two
options: enabled or disabled.
6.7.4.2.
6.7.4.2. WATCHDOG Timer RUN/
6.7.4.2.6.7.4.2.
The WATCHDOG Timer RUN/STOP feature controls if the WATCHDOG timer
is active or dormant. This feature has two options: stop and run.
6.7.4.3.
6.7.4.3. WATCHDOG Timer ACTION
6.7.4.3.6.7.4.3.
The WATCHDOG Timer ACTION feature determines the action the
WATCHDOG timer should take if the timer counts down to zero. This feature
has two options: reset and power off.
6.7.4.4.
6.7.4.4. WATCHDOG Timer COUNT
6.7.4.4.6.7.4.4.
The WATCHDOG Timer COUNT feature determines the length of time the
timer should count when the timer is first triggered. This feature has four
options: 72, 389, 706, and 1023 seconds.
WATCHDOG Timer Enable
WATCHDOG Timer EnableWATCHDOG Timer Enable
WATCHDOG Timer RUN/STOP
WATCHDOG Timer RUN/WATCHDOG Timer RUN/
WATCHDOG Timer ACTION
WATCHDOG Timer ACTIONWATCHDOG Timer ACTION
WATCHDOG Timer COUNT
WATCHDOG Timer COUNTWATCHDOG Timer COUNT
STOP
STOPSTOP
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6.8. Boot Settings
The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Configuration
and Boot Option Priorities
Boot Option Priorities screens.
Boot Option PrioritiesBoot Option Priorities
Figure
Figure 55
55: Illustration of Boot Settings screen
Figure Figure
: Illustration of Boot Settings screen
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Boot Configuration
Boot ConfigurationBoot Configuration
6.8.1. Boot Configuration
The Boot Settings Configuration screen has several features that can be run
during the system boot sequence.
6.8.1.1.
6.8.1.1. Setup Prompt Timeout
6.8.1.1.6.8.1.1.
Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535 (0xFFFF) means
indefinite waiting.
6.8.1.2.
6.8.1.2. Boot
6.8.1.2.6.8.1.2.
Select the keyboard NumLock state from On and Off.
6.8.1.3.
6.8.1.3. Display Logo
6.8.1.3.6.8.1.3.
The Display Logo feature hides all of the Power-on Self Test (POST) messages
during the boot sequence. Instead of the POST messages, the user will see an
OEM logo. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled.
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Setup Prompt TimeoutSetup Prompt Timeout
Bootup
upNNNNumLock State
BootBoot
Display Logo
Display LogoDisplay Logo
umLock State
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The Boot Option Priorities screen lists all bootable devices.
6.8.2.1.
6.8.2.1. Launch PXE OpROM policy
6.8.2.1.6.8.2.1.
Do not launch
Do not launch
Do not launchDo not launch
Prevent the option for Legacy Network Device.
Legacy only
Legacy only
Legacy onlyLegacy only
Allow the option for Legacy Network Device.
Launch PXE OpROM policy
Launch PXE OpROM policyLaunch PXE OpROM policy
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6.9. Security
The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or
even the entire system.
Figure
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6.9.1. Security Settings
6.9.1.1.
6.9.1.1. Administrator Password / User Password
6.9.1.1.6.9.1.1.
This option is for setting a password for accessing the BIOS setup utility.
When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed
whenever the BIOS setup utility is launched. This prevents an unauthorized
person from changing any part of the system configuration.
When a supervisor password is set, the Password Check
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6.10. Save & Exit
The Save & Exit Configuration screen has the following features:
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6.10.1. Save Changes and Exit
Save all changes to the BIOS and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The “F4” hotkey
can also be used to trigger this command.
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: Illustration of Save & Exit screen: Illustration of Save & Exit screen
6.10.2. Discard Changes and Exit
Exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving any changes. The “Esc” hotkey can
also be used to trigger this command.
6.10.3. Save Changes and Reset
Save all changes to the BIOS and reboot the system. The new system
configuration parameters will take effect.
6.10.4. Discard Changes and Reset
This command reverts all changes to the settings that were in place when the
BIOS Setup Utility was launched.
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Save Options
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6.10.5. Save Changes
Save Changes done so far to any of the setup options.
6.10.6. Discard Changes
This command reverts all changes to the settings that were in place when the
BIOS Setup Utility was launched.
Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults
Restore DefaultsRestore Defaults
6.10.7. Save as User Defaults
Save the changes done so far as User Defaults.
6.10.8. Restore User Defaults
Restore the User Defaults to all the setup options.
Boot Override
Boot Override
Boot OverrideBoot Override
Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device
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7. Software and Technical
Software and Technical
7.7.
Software and Technical Software and Technical Supports
Supports
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7.1. Microsoft and Linux Support
The VIA EPIA-E900 is highly compatible with Microsoft Windows and Linux
operating systems.
7.1.1. Driver Installation
Microsoft Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
Microsoft Driver SupportMicrosoft Driver Support
The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VIA Embedded
website at www.viatech.com
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Linux drivers are provided through various methods including:
Drivers provided by VIA (binary only). An ARCM or NDA/BSLA may be
asked in order to get the drivers, please contact our sales representative
to submit a request.
Using a driver built into a distribution package.
Visiting www.viatech.com for the latest updated drivers.
Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the
Advanced Linux Sound Architecture project for integrated audio).
7.2. Technical Supports and Assistance
For utilities downloads, latest documentation and new information
about the EPIA-E900, go to www.viatech.com/en/boards/pico-itx/
For technical support and additional assistance, always contact your
local sales representative or board distributor, or go to
www.viatech.com/en/about/contact/ to fill up the form request.
For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term
production, other code and resources may also be made available. Contact
VIA Embedded to submit a request.
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