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EPIA
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Copyright
Copyright
CopyrightCopyright
Copyright © 2008-2009 VIA Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of VIA Technologies, Incorporated.
Trademarks
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All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM
Corporation.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
DisclaimerDisclaimer
No license is granted, implied or otherwise, under any patent or patent rights of VIA Technologies. VIA
Technologies makes no warranties, implied or otherwise, in regard to this document and to the products
described in this document. The information provided in this document is believed to be accurate and
reliable as of the publication date of this document. However, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility
for the use or misuse of the information in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise
from the use of this document. The information and product specifications within this document are subject
to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change.
FCC
FCC----B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCCFCC
B Radio Frequency Interference StatementB Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference 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.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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AFETY
AFETY
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NSTRUCTIONS
AFETY AFETY
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NSTRUCTIONSNSTRUCTIONS
Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
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. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or
electrical shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
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.
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a
storage temperature above 60oC (140oF). The equipment may be damaged.
Caution:
Caution:
Caution:Caution:
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not reuse, 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.
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Mainboard Specifications.........................................................................................2
Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................................4
Back Panel Layout........................................................................................................5
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CPU ....................................................................................................................................8
Memory Module Installation...................................................................................9
Power Connectors.....................................................................................................11
Back Panel Ports ........................................................................................................12
Connectors................................................................................................................... 13
Jumpers......................................................................................................................... 18
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NSD7200-A Card Layout........................................................................................ 20
NSD7200-B Card Layout ........................................................................................ 22
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Installation ...................................................................................................... 7
CPU Fan and System Fan: CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN ..................................8
Memory Slot: DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM..........................................................9
DDR2 SDRAM Module Installation Procedures .........................................9
Available DDR2 SDRAM Configurations .................................................... 10
ATX 4-Pin Power Connector: DC 12V.......................................................... 11
External CMOS Battery Connector: BAT1...................................................11
RJ-45 Port................................................................................................................ 12
USB Ports................................................................................................................. 12
Line-Out................................................................................................................... 12
Mic/Line-In ............................................................................................................. 12
SATA Ports .............................................................................................................. 13
VGA Connector: VGA.......................................................................................... 13
Power Button Connector: PW_BN.................................................................14
USB Pin Connector: USB 2/3 ........................................................................... 14
KB/MS Connector ................................................................................................ 15
SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface): JSPI ........................................................... 15
LED Connector: JLED .......................................................................................... 16
LPC Connector: JLPC........................................................................................... 17
System Management Bus: SMBus ................................................................ 17
Clear CMOS............................................................................................................ 18
AT/ATX Power .......................................................................................................18
Rear Audio Select: JAudio ................................................................................19
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Daughter Cards...........................................................................................20
Power Cable Connection .................................................................................. 21
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Power Button Cable Connection ................................................................... 23
USB Cable Connection....................................................................................... 23
LED and Reset Cable Connection.................................................................. 24
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BIOS Setup....................................................................................................26
Entering the BIOS Setup Menu ........................................................................... 27
Control Keys ................................................................................................................ 28
Navigating the BIOS Menus ................................................................................. 29
Getting Help................................................................................................................ 30
Main Menu................................................................................................................... 31
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................. 31
Advanced BIOS Features................................................................................... 31
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................................. 31
Integrated Peripherals ....................................................................................... 31
Power Management Setup .............................................................................. 31
PnP/PCI Configurations..................................................................................... 31
PC Health Status................................................................................................... 32
Frequency/Voltage Control .............................................................................32
Load Optimized Defaults.................................................................................. 32
Set Supervisor Password................................................................................... 32
Set User Password ............................................................................................... 32
Save & Exit Setup................................................................................................. 32
Exit Without Saving............................................................................................. 32
Standard CMOS Features ...................................................................................... 33
Date ...........................................................................................................................33
Time...........................................................................................................................33
Video......................................................................................................................... 33
Halt On..................................................................................................................... 33
SATA Drives ................................................................................................................. 34
SATA Channel 0.................................................................................................... 34
SATA Channel 1.................................................................................................... 34
Compact Flash Disk.................................................................................................. 35
Advanced BIOS Features........................................................................................ 37
Virus Warning........................................................................................................ 37
CPU L1 & L2 Cache ............................................................................................. 37
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking........................................................................... 37
Quick Power On Self-Test ................................................................................ 38
First/Second/Third Boot Device..................................................................... 38
Boot Other Device............................................................................................... 38
Boot Up NumLock Status ................................................................................. 38
Typematic Rate Setting ..................................................................................... 38
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)............................................................................. 39
Typematic Delay (Msec).................................................................................... 39
Security Option.....................................................................................................39
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MPS Version Control for OS............................................................................ 39
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB.......................................................................... 39
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability................................................................................. 39
Video BIOS Shadow............................................................................................ 39
Full Screen Logo Show ......................................................................................39
Summary Screen Show...................................................................................... 40
CPU Features...............................................................................................................41
Delay Prior to Thermal.......................................................................................41
Thermal Management .......................................................................................41
Hard Disk Boot Priority........................................................................................... 42
Advanced Chipset Features ..................................................................................43
Memory Hole.........................................................................................................43
System BIOS Cacheable ....................................................................................43
Video RAM Cacheable ....................................................................................... 43
AGP Fast Write ...................................................................................................... 43
Internal VGA Control ............................................................................................... 44
AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle................................................................................. 44
VGA Share Memory Size................................................................................... 44
Direct Frame Buffer............................................................................................. 44
CPU & PCI Bus Control ........................................................................................... 45
PCI Master 0 WS Write ...................................................................................... 45
PCI Delay Transaction ........................................................................................ 45
VIA PWR Management...................................................................................... 45
Integrated Peripherals............................................................................................. 46
OnChip IDE Channel 1 ....................................................................................... 46
IDE HDD Block Mode ......................................................................................... 46
SATA Controller .................................................................................................... 46
Azalia HDA Controller........................................................................................ 46
Onboard LAN Boot ROM..................................................................................46
VIA Wireless LAN Support ............................................................................... 46
Super IO Device ......................................................................................................... 47
Internal Serial Port 1...........................................................................................47
VIA OnChip IDE Device........................................................................................... 48
IDE Prefetch Mode .............................................................................................. 48
CF Card UDMA66................................................................................................. 48
IDE DMA Transfer Access .................................................................................48
Compact Flash PIO.............................................................................................. 48
Compact Flash UDMA........................................................................................ 48
USB Device Setting................................................................................................... 49
USB 1.0 Controller ............................................................................................... 49
USB 2.0 Controller ............................................................................................... 49
USB Operation Mode......................................................................................... 49
USB Keyboard Function .................................................................................... 49
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USB Mouse Function ..........................................................................................50
USB Storage Function ........................................................................................ 50
Power Management Setup ...................................................................................51
ACPI Suspend Type............................................................................................. 51
Power Management Option............................................................................ 51
HDD Power Down................................................................................................ 51
Suspend Mode...................................................................................................... 52
Video Off Option.................................................................................................. 52
Video Off Method................................................................................................52
Soft-Off by PWRBTN .......................................................................................... 52
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume............................................................................. 52
AC Loss Auto Restart.......................................................................................... 52
HPET Support ........................................................................................................53
WDRT Support ...................................................................................................... 53
Wakeup Event Detect.............................................................................................. 54
PS2KB Wakeup Select ........................................................................................ 54
PS2KB Wakeup Key Select ............................................................................... 54
PS2MS Wakeup Key Select .............................................................................. 54
PS2 Keyboard Power On................................................................................... 54
PS2 Mouse Power On ........................................................................................ 55
USB Resume from S3 ......................................................................................... 55
Wakeup On GPI .................................................................................................... 55
PowerOn by PCI Card......................................................................................... 55
RTC Alarm Resume.............................................................................................. 55
Date (of Month).................................................................................................... 55
Resume Time (hh : mm : ss).............................................................................55
PnP/PCI Configurations.......................................................................................... 56
PNP OS Installed .................................................................................................. 56
Reset Configuration Data................................................................................. 56
Resources Controlled By................................................................................... 57
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ..................................................................................... 57
Assign IRQ for VGA............................................................................................. 57
Assign IRQ for USB.............................................................................................. 57
Maximum Payload Size ..................................................................................... 57
PC Health Status........................................................................................................58
Frequency/Voltage Control .................................................................................. 59
DRAM Frequency................................................................................................. 59
DRAM Channel Mode ........................................................................................ 59
DDR CAS Latency Control ................................................................................ 59
DDR Burst Length ................................................................................................59
DDR 1T Command Rate.................................................................................... 59
DRDY Table............................................................................................................. 59
ODT............................................................................................................................ 59
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Spread Spectrum .................................................................................................60
Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................................... 61
Set Supervisor/User Password............................................................................. 62
Supervisor Password .......................................................................................... 62
User Password.......................................................................................................62
Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................................64
Exit Without Saving.................................................................................................. 65
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Driver Installation.......................................................................................66
Driver Utilities ............................................................................................................. 67
Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 67
Running the Driver Utilities CD...................................................................... 68
CD Content .................................................................................................................. 69
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PECIFICATIONS
The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-N701 uses the NanoITX mainboard form-factor developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. as part
of the company’s open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. The
mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small,
ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems. Through a
high level of integration, the Nano-ITX occupy 50% of the size of a MiniATX mainboard form factor. The mainboard comes with a VIA C7-D
Processor, boasting of ultra-low power consumption, cool and quiet
operation.
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Mainboard Specifications
Mainboard Specifications
Mainboard SpecificationsMainboard Specifications
CPU
CPU
CPUCPU
• VIA C7-D 1.5GHz processor / 400 MHz FSB
Chipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
• VIA VX800 advanced all-in-one system processor
Graphics
Graphics
GraphicsGraphics
• Integrated VIA Chrome9™ HC3 Integrated Graphics 3D/2D and
Unified Video Decoding Accelerator
Audio
Audio
AudioAudio
• VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio Codec
Memory
Memory
MemoryMemory
• 1 x DDR2 667/533 SODIMM slot (up to 2 GB)
LAN
LAN
LANLAN
• 1 x VIA VT6130 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O ConnectorsOnboard I/O Connectors
• 2 x SATA port connectors
• 1 x USB pin header for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x CF (CompactFlash) type I connector (shared with IDE)
• 1 x KB/MS pin header
• 1 x SPI pin header
• 1 x Front Panel pin header
• 1 x SMBus pin header (with 5V input)
• 2 x Fan connectors for CPU and System fans
• 1 x Power-on pin header
• 1 x +12V Power input connector
• 1 x MIC-in/Line-in switch header
• 1 x LED indicator pin header
• 1 x Buzzer
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Back Panel I/O Ports
Back Panel I/O Ports
Back Panel I/O PortsBack Panel I/O Ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN port
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Audio jack for Line-Out and Mic/Line-In
BIOS
BIOS
BIOSBIOS
• Award BIOS with SPI 4/8Mbit flash memory capacity
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Operating SystemsSupported Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows CE
• Microsoft Windows XPe
• Linux based operating systems
System Monitoring and Manag
System Monitoring and Management
System Monitoring and ManagSystem Monitoring and Manag
• CPU voltage monitoring
• System temperature reading
• Wake-on LAN
• Keyboard Power-On
• Timer Power-On
• Watch Dog Timer
• Fan speed monitor
• System Power management
• AC power failure recovery
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Form Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
• Nano-ITX
• 12cm x 12cm
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Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
Mainboard Mainboard
Layout
LayoutLayout
(Top View)
(Bottom View)
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Back Panel Layout
Back Panel LayoutBack Panel Layout
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NSTALLATION
This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation
procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before
handling computer components. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can
damage some components.
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SYS_FAN
SYS_FANSYS_FAN
SYS_FAN
CPU
CPUCPU
CPU
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CPU
CPU
CPUCPU
The VIA EPIA-N701 mainboard is packaged with a standard VIA C7-D 1.5
GHz processor. The processor requires a heatsink with fan to provide
sufficient cooling.
CPU Fan and System Fan: CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN
The CPU_FAN (CPU fan) and SYS_FAN (System fan) run on +12V and
maintain system cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors,
always be aware that the red wire (positive wire) should be connected to
the +12V. The black wire is Ground and should always be connected to
GND.
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 SYSFAN_IN
2 +12V
3 GND
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 CPUFAN_IN
2 CPUFAN_PWM1
3 GND
Signal
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Signal
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Memory Slot: DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM
The VIA EPIA-N701 mainboard has one 200-pin SODIMM slot for DDR2
667/533 SDRAM memory modules and supports memory sizes up to 2GB.
DDR2 SDRAM Module Installation Procedures
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Locate the SODIMM slot in the mainboard.
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Align the notch on the SODIMM with the memory slot.
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3Step 3
Inset the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle.
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4Step 4
Then push the SODIMM down until it snaps into the locking mechanism.
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Available DDR2 SDRAM Configurations
Refer to the table below for available DDR2 SDRAM configurations on
the mainboard.
Slot
Slot Module Size
SlotSlot
SODIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB 64MB - 2GB
Maximum supported system memory 2GB
Module Size Total
Module SizeModule Size
Total
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Power Connectors
Power Connectors
Power ConnectorsPower Connectors
The VIA EPIA-N701 mainboard supports a 4-pin ATX power connector
for the system power input.
ATX 4-Pin Power Connector: DC 12V
To connect the power supply, make sure the power plug is inserted in
the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the
plug firmly into the connector.
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 GND
2 GND
3 DC_12V
4 DC_12V
Signal
SignalSignal
Note:
Note:
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Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that
all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will
be caused.
External CMOS Battery Connector: BAT1
The mainboard comes with external CMOS battery connector. This 2-pin
connector used to connect the external cable battery.
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 A3V (+3.0V)
2 GND
Signal
SignalSignal
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Back Panel Ports
Back Panel Ports
Back Panel PortsBack Panel Ports
The back panel has the following ports:
RJ-45 Port
The board provides a standard RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet). This port allows
the connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
USB Ports
Two standard USB 2.0 ports are provided on the back panel. These ports
are used to connect to USB2.0 devices.
Line-Out
Use for connecting to external speakers or headphones.
Mic/Line-In
Use for connecting to a microphone or Line-in signal.
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Port 1
Port 1Port 1
Port 1
Port 2
Port 2Port 2
Port 2
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SATA Ports
These next generation connectors support the thin SATA cables for
primary internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to
300MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with
133 MB/s (UltraDMA).
VGA Connector: VGA
This pin header connects to a VGA output cable.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 GND 2 +5V
3 CRT_R 4 SPD2
5 CRT_G 6 SPCLK2
7 CRT_B 8 CRT_H2
9 GND 10 CRT_VS
11 GND 12 GND
13 GND 14 Key
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
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Power Button Connector: PW_BN
This pin header use to connect to the system power button.
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 PW_BN
2 GND
Signal
SignalSignal
USB Pin Connector: USB 2/3
The mainboard provides one onboard USB pin header that enables up
to two additional USB 2.0 ports.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 VUSB2 2 VUSB2
3 USBD_T2- 4 USBD_T35 USBD_T2+ 6 USBD_T3+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 WLAN_LED
11 GND 12 GPO36
Pin Si
PinPin
Signal
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KB/MS Connector
The mainboard provides a PS2 pin header to attach a PS2 keyboard and
mouse.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 VCCE 2 VCCE
3 NC 4 Key
5 GND 6 GND
7 KB_DT 8 MS_DT
9 KB_CK 10 MS_CK
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
Note:
Note:
Note: Note:
When the pin header is not in use. Please short pin 3 & 5, pin 4 & 6,
pin 7 & 9 and pin 8 & 10.
SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface): JSPI
This pin header is used to connect with SPI BIOS programming fixture.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 SPI_VCC 2 GND
3 SPI_SS0 4 SPI_CLK
5 SPI_DI 6 SPI_DO
7 Key 8 RST_SW
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
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LED Connector: JLED
This pin header is for the LAN active, WLAN active, LAN speed, and HDD
active LED indicators on front panel.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 RST_SW 2 GND
3 LAN_LED1 4 LAN_VDD33
5 LAN_LED2 6 LAN_ACT
7 GND 8 WLAN_LED
9 Key 10 GND
11 +5V 12 HDD_LED
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
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LPC Connector: JLPC
This pin header is for LPC devices.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal Pin
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 LPC_AD1 2 SIO_33_CLK
3 -PCI_RST-2 4 GND
5 LPC_AD0 6 SIO_48_CLK
7 LPC_AD2 8 -LPC_FRAME
9 SERIRQ 10 LPC_AD3
11 -LPC_DRQ0 12 EXTSMI
13 +5V 14 +3.3V
15 +5V 16 +3.3V
17 GND 18 GND
19 GND 20 Key
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
System Management Bus: SMBus
This pin header allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus)
devices. Devices communicate with a SMBus host and/or other SMBus
devices using the SMBus interface.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 SMB_CLK
2 SMB_DAT
3 GND
4 +5V
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Setting
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Setting
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Clear
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Jumpers
Jumpers
JumpersJumpers
The mainboard provides jumpers for setting some mainboard functions.
This section will explain how to change the settings of the mainboard
functions using the jumpers.
Clear CMOS
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 1 and 2 while the system is off. Return the jumper to
pins 2 and 3 afterwards. Setting the jumper while the system is on will
damage the mainboard.
Normal Operation ON ON OFF
Clear CMOS setting OFF ON ON
Caution
Caution::::
CautionCaution
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on
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.
AT/ATX Power
This pin header is use for AT/ATX power mode select.
Setting
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SettingSetting
ATX ON ON OFF
AT OFF ON ON
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Rear Audio Select: JAudio
This jumper enables the pink audio jack on the back panel to switch
between MIC-in and Line-in.
Setting
Setting Jumper Pairs
SettingSetting
MIC-in 1&3, 2&4
Line-in 3&5, 4&6
Jumper Pairs
Jumper PairsJumper Pairs
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AUGHTER CARDS
ARTiGO A2000 mainboard EPIA-N701 includes with two daughter cards
(NSD7200-A and NSD72000-B) that support the connections to HDD
SATA bay connector, front panel USB port, power button, reset button
and LED indicators. This chapter shows the proper connections between
the daughter cards (NSD72000-A and NSD7200-B) and the EPIA-N701
Nano-ITX mainboard.
NSD7200
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A Card Layout
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Power Cable Connection
Note:
Note:
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The power cable for daughter card NSD7200-A must be connected
to the SYS_FAN connector of the mainboard.
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NSD7200----B Card Layout
NSD7200NSD7200
B Card Layout
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Power Button Cable Connection
USB Cable Connection
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BIOS S
This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions.
ETUP
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Entering
Entering the BIOS
Entering Entering
the BIOS Setup
the BIOS the BIOS
Setup Menu
SetupSetup
Menu
Menu Menu
Power on the computer and press <Delete
boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS
setup entry point, restart the system and try again.
Delete> during the beginning of the
DeleteDelete
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Control Keys
Control Keys
Control KeysControl Keys
Keys
Keys Description
KeysKeys
Enter
Esc
Page
Up
Page
Down
Description
DescriptionDescription
Move to the previous item
Move to the next item
Move to the item in the left side
Move to the item in the right side
Select the item
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the
main menu from a submenu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Increase the numeric value or make changes
F1
F5
F6
F7
F10
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General help, only for Status Page Setup
Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Restore the previous CMOS value from
CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe
default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
Load Optimized defaults
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
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Navigating the BIOS Menus
Navigating the BIOS Menus
Navigating the BIOS MenusNavigating the BIOS Menus
The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the
<Left
Left>/<Right
LeftLeft
sub-menu. Descriptions of the selected/highlighted category are
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
An arrow symbol next to a field indicates that a sub-menu is available
(see figure below). Press <Enter
sub-menu, press <Esc
Right> and <Up
RightRight
Up>/<Down
UpUp
Esc>.
EscEsc
Down> arrow keys to select any item or
DownDown
Enter> to display the sub-menu. To exit the
EnterEnter
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Getting Help
Getting Help
Getting HelpGetting Help
The BIOS setup program provides a “General Help
display this screen from any menu/sub-menu by pressing <F1
help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS setup.
Press <Esc
Esc> to exit the help screen.
EscEsc
General Help” screen. You can
General HelpGeneral Help
F1>. The
F1F1
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Main Menu
Main Menu
Main MenuMain Menu
The Main Menu contains twelve setup functions and two exit choices.
Use arrow keys to select the items and press <Enter
Sub-menu.
Enter> to accept or enter
EnterEnter
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu to set basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to set chipset specific features and optimize system
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to set onboard peripherals features.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to set onboard power management functions.
PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to set the PnP and PCI configurations.
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PC Health Status
This menu shows the PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high
performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu option to set the BIOS supervisor password.
Set User Password
Use this menu option to set the BIOS user password.
Save & Exit Setup
Save BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Discard all BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
Standard CMOS Features
Standard CMOS FeaturesStandard CMOS Features
Date
The date format is [Day, Month Date, Year]
Time
The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second]
Video
Settings: [EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80, MONO]
Halt On
Set the system’s response to specific boot errors. Below is a table that
details the possible settings.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
All Errors System halts when any error is detected
No Errors System does not halt for any error
All, But Keyboard System halts for all non-key errors
Description
DescriptionDescription
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SATA
SATA Drives
SATASATA
Drives
Drives Drives
SATA Channel 0
SATA Channel 1
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Compact Flash Disk
Compact Flash Disk
Compact Flash DiskCompact Flash Disk
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The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The
hard disk will not work properly if you enter incorrect information in this
category. Select “Auto
Auto” whenever possible. If you select “Manual
AutoAuto
Manual”,
ManualManual
make sure the information is from your hard disk vendor or system
manufacturer. Below is a table that details required hard drive
information when using the “Manual
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
SATA Channel The name of this match the name of the menu.
Compact Flash Disk Settings: [None, Auto, Manual]
Access Mode Settings: [CHS, LBA, Large, Auto]
Capacity Formatted size of the storage device
Cylinder Number of cylinders
Head Number of heads
Precomp Write precompensation
Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone
Sector Number of sectors
Manual” mode.
ManualManual
Description
DescriptionDescription
Settings: [None, Auto, Manual]
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Advanced BIOS Fea
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS FeaAdvanced BIOS Fea
tures
turestures
Virus Warning
Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot
sector protection.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Enabled Turns on hard disk boot sector virus protection
Disabled Turns off hard disk boot sector virus protection
Note
Note::::
NoteNote
If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into
this area, BIOS will show a warning message on the screen and alarm
beep.
Description
DescriptionDescription
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Disabled Turns off CPU L1 & L2 cache
Enabled Turns on CPU L1 & L2 cache
Description
DescriptionDescription
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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Quick Power On Self-Test
Shortens Power On Self-Test (POST) cycle to enable shorter boot up time.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Disabled Standard Power On Self Test (POST)
Enabled Shorten Power On Self Test (POST) cycle and boot up time
Description
DescriptionDescription
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating
system.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
LS120 Boot from LS-120 drive
Hard Disk Boot from the HDD
CDROM Boot from CDROM
ZIP100 Boot from ATAPI ZIP drive
USB-FDD Boot from USB Floppy drive
USB-ZIP Boot from USB ZIP drive
USB-CDROM Boot from USB CDROM
Legacy LAN Boot from network drive
Disabled Disable the boot device sequence
Description
DescriptionDescription
Boot Other Device
Enables the system to boot from alternate devices if the system fails to
boot from the “First/Second/Third Boot Device” lists.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Disabled No alternate boot device allowed
Enabled Enable alternate boot device
Description
DescriptionDescription
Boot Up NumLock Status
Set the NumLock status when the system is powered on.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Off Forces keypad to behave as arrow keys
On Forces keypad to behave as 10-key
Description
DescriptionDescription
Typematic Rate Setting
Enables “Typematic Rate” and “Typematic Delay” functions.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item sets the rate (characters/second) at which the system retrieves
a signal from a depressed key.
Settings: [6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30]
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item sets the delay between, when the key was first pressed and
when the system begins to repeat the signal from the depressed key.
Settings: [250, 500, 750, 1000]
Security Option
Selects whether the password is required every time the System boots,
or only when you enter Setup.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Setup Password prompt appears only when end users try to run BIOS
System Password prompt appears every time when the computer is
Description
DescriptionDescription
Setup
powered on and when end users try to run BIOS Setup
MPS Version Control for OS
Settings: [1.1, 1.4]
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
Select OS2 only if you are running OS/2 operating system with greater
than 64MB of RAM on the system.
Settings: [Non-OS2, OS2]
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Video BIOS Shadow
Enabled copies Video BIOS to shadow RAM Improves performance.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Full Screen Logo Show
Show full screen logo during BIOS boot up process.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Summary Screen Show
Show summary screen.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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CPU Features
CPU Features
CPU FeaturesCPU Features
Delay Prior to Thermal
Settings: [4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min]
Thermal Management
This item sets CPU’s thermal control rule to protect CPU from overheat.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Thermal Monitor 1 On-die throtting
Thermal Monitor 2 Ratio & VID transition
Description
DescriptionDescription
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Hard Disk Boot Priority
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Hard Disk Boot PriorityHard Disk Boot Priority
This is for setting the priority of the hard disk boot order when the
“Hard Disk” option is selected in the “[First/Second/Third] Boot Device”
menu item.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset FeaturesAdvanced Chipset Features
Caution
Caution:
:
CautionCaution
: :
The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the
chipset functions. Do not change these settings unless you are
familiar with the chipset.
Memory Hole
Settings: [Disabled, 15M – 16M]
System BIOS Cacheable
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Video RAM Cacheable
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
AGP Fast Write
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Internal VGA
Internal VGA Control
Internal VGAInternal VGA
Control
Control Control
AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
VGA Share Memory Size
This setting allows you to select the amount of system memory that is
allocated to the integrated graphics processor.
Settings: [Disabled, 64M, 128M, 256M]
Direct Frame Buffer
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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CPU & PCI Bus Control
CPU & PCI Bus Control
CPU & PCI Bus ControlCPU & PCI Bus Control
PCI Master 0 WS Write
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
PCI Delay Transaction
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
VIA PWR Management
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Integrated Peri
Integrated Peripherals
Integrated PeriIntegrated Peri
pherals
pheralspherals
OnChip IDE Channel 1
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
IDE HDD Block Mode
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
SATA Controller
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Azalia HDA Controller
Settings: [Auto, Disabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
VIA Wireless LAN Support
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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Super IO Device
Super IO Device
Super IO DeviceSuper IO Device
Internal Serial Port 1
Settings: [Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]
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VIA OnChip IDE Device
VIA OnChip IDE Device
VIA OnChip IDE DeviceVIA OnChip IDE Device
IDE Prefetch Mode
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
CF Card UDMA66
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
IDE DMA Transfer Access
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Compact Flash PIO
Settings: [Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4]
Compact Flash UDMA
Settings: [Disabled, Auto]
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USB Device Setting
USB Device Setting
USB Device SettingUSB Device Setting
USB 1.0 Controller
Enable or disable Universal Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller
Enable or disable Enhanced Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
USB Operation Mode
Auto decide USB device operation mode.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Full/Low Speed All of USB Device operated on full/low speed mode
High Speed If USB device was high speed device, then it operated on
Description
DescriptionDescription
high speed mode.
USB Keyboard Function
Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Keyboard.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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USB Mouse Function
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
USB Storage Function
Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Mass Storage.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup
Power Management SetupPower Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Setting
Settingssss Description
SettingSetting
S1(POS) S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state. In this
S3(STR) S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state. In this
S1 & S3 Depends on the OS to select S1 or S3.
Description
DescriptionDescription
state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and
hardware maintains all system contexts.
state, power is supplied only to essential components such
as main memory and wakeup-capable devices. The system
context is saved to main memory, and context is restored
from the memory when a "wakeup" event occurs.
Power Management Option
Settings: [User Define, Min Saving, Max Saving]
HDD Power Down
Set the length of time for a period of inactivity before powering down the
hard disk.
Settings: [Disable, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min,
9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14 Min, 15 Min]
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Suspend Mode
Sets the length of time for a period of inactivity before entering suspend
mode.
Settings: [Disable, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30
Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour]
Video Off Option
Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power
saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Always On Screen is always on even when system enters power
Suspend -> Off Screen is turned off when system enters power saving mode
Description
DescriptionDescription
saving mode
Video Off Method
Settings: [Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Support]
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This field configures the power button on the chassis.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Delay 4 Sec System is turned off if power button is pressed for more
Instant-Off Power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button.
Description
DescriptionDescription
than four seconds.
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
Select whether to run VGA BIOS if resuming from S3 state. This is only
necessary for older VGA drivers.
Settings: [Auto, Yes, No]
AC Loss Auto Restart
The field defines how the system will respond after an AC power loss
during system operation.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Off Keeps the system in an off state until the power button is pressed
On Restarts the system when the power is back
Former-Sts Former-Sts
Description
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HPET Support
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
WDRT Support
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Wakeup Event Detect
Wakeup Event Detect
Wakeup Event DetectWakeup Event Detect
PS2KB Wakeup Select
When selecting “Password”, press <Page Up> or <Page Down> to
change password. The maximum number of characters is eight. “PS2MS
Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” and “PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” will be
disabled while changing the password.
Settings: [Hot Key, Password]
PS2KB Wakeup Key Select
Sets a Hot Key to restore the system from the power saving mode to an
active state.
Settings: [Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+F2, Ctrl+F3, Ctrl+F4, Ctrl+F5, Ctrl+F6, Ctrl+F7,
Ctrl+F8, Ctrl+F9, Ctrl+F10, Ctrl+F11, Ctrl+F12, Power, Wake, Any Key]
PS2MS Wakeup Key Select
Enables any mouse activity to restore the system from the power saving
mode to an active state.
Settings: [Any Button, Left Button, Right Button]
PS2 Keyboard Power On
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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PS2 Mouse Power On
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
USB Resume from S3
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Wakeup On GPI
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
PowerOn by PCI Card
Enables activity detected from any PCI card to power up the system or
resume from a suspended state. Such PCI cards include LAN, onboard
USB ports, etc.
Settings: [By OS, Enabled]
RTC Alarm Resume
Set a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Date (of Month)
The field specifies the date for “RTC Alarm Resume”.
Key in a DEC number.
Settings: [Min = 0, Max = 31]
Resume Time (hh : mm : ss)
The field specifies the time for “RTC Alarm Resume”.
Key in a DEC number.
Settings: [Min = 0, Max = 23]
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPnP/PCI Configurations
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly
recommended to leave the default settings as is unless you are an
experienced user.
PNP OS Installed
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
No BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards
Yes BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting
Description
DescriptionDescription
(VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by
the PnP operating system
Reset Configuration Data
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Disabled Default setting
Enabled Resets the ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data)
Description
DescriptionDescription
after exiting BIOS Setup if a newly installed PCI card or the
system configuration prevents the operating system from
loading
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Resources Controlled By
Enable the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play
compatible devices.
Settings
Settings Description
SettingsSettings
Auto(ESCD) BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base
Manual Unlocks “IRQ Resources” for manual configuration
Description
DescriptionDescription
address fields
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some non-standard VGA display cards may not show colors properly. This
field allows you to set whether MPEG ISA/VESA VGA Cards can work with
PCI/VGA or not. When enabled, a PCI/VGA can work with a MPEG
ISA/VESA VGA card. When disabled, a PCI/VGA cannot work with a MPEG
ISA/VESA Card.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Assign IRQ for VGA
Assign IRQ for VGA devices.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Assign IRQ for USB
Assign IRQ for USB devices.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Maximum Payload Size
Set maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte.
Settings: [128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096]
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PC Health Status
PC Health Status
PC Health StatusPC Health Status
The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored
hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and
fan speeds.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage ControlFrequency/Voltage Control
DRAM Frequency
Settings: [DDR2-400, DDR2-533, DDR-667, SPD]
DRAM Channel Mode
Settings: [Channel A, Channel A&B, Channel A&C]
DDR CAS Latency Control
Settings: [2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T, SPD]
DDR Burst Length
Settings: [4, 8, SPD]
DDR 1T Command Rate
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
DRDY Table
Settings: [Slowest, Optimize]
ODT
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Spread Spectrum
When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)
of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread
Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses
so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
Settings: [Disabled, +/- 0.1%, +/- 0.2%, +/- 0.3%, +/- 0.4%, +/- 0.5%, +/-
0.6%, +/- 0.7%, +/- 0.8%, +/- 0.9%]
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Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults
This option is for restoring all the default optimized BIOS settings. The
default optimized values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to
provide a stable system with optimized performance.
Entering “YYYY” and press <Enter
Entering ”NNNN” will cancel the load optimized defaults request.
Enter> to load the default optimized BIOS values.
EnterEnter
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Set Supervisor/User Password
Set Supervisor/User Password
Set Supervisor/User PasswordSet Supervisor/User Password
Supervisor Password
User Password
This option is for setting a password for entering BIOS Setup. When a
password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever
BIOS Setup is run. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing
any part of your system configuration.
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There are two types of passwords you can set. A supervisor password
and a user password. When a supervisor password is used, the BIOS
Setup program can be accessed and the BIOS settings can be changed.
When a user password is used, the BIOS Setup program can be accessed
but the BIOS settings cannot be changed.
To set the password, type the password (up to eight characters in length)
and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously
set password from CMOS memory. The new password will need to be
reentered to be confirmed. To cancel the process press <Esc>.
To disable the password, press <Enter
password. A message will show up to confirm disabling the password.
To cancel the process press <Esc
Additionally, when a password is enabled, the BIOS can be set to
request the password each time the system is booted. This would
prevent unauthorized use of the system. See “Security Option” in the
“Advanced BIOS Features” section for more details.
Enter> when prompted to enter a new
EnterEnter
Esc>.
EscEsc
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Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit SetupSave & Exit Setup
Entering “YYYY” saves any changes made, and exits the program.
Entering “NNNN” will cancel the exit request.
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Exit Without Saving
Exit Without Saving
Exit Without SavingExit Without Saving
Entering “YYYY’ discards any changes made and exits the program.
Entering “NNNN” will cancel the exit request.
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RIVER INSTALLATION
This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard driver and
application. You must install the VIA chipset drivers first before installing
other drivers such as VGA drivers. The applications will only function
correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed.
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Driver Utilities
Driver Utilities
Driver UtilitiesDriver Utilities
Getting Started
The mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD that contains the drivers
and software for enhancing the performance of the mainboard. If the CD
is missing from the retail box, please contact the local dealer for the CD.
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. The
latest updated versions are available at http://www.viaembedded.com/
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Running the Driver Utilities CD
To start using the CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drive. The CD should run automatically after closing the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive. The driver utilities and software menu screen should
then appear on the screen. If the CD does not run automatically, click on
the “Start” button and select “Run…” Then type: "D:\Setup.exe".
For Linux drivers, click the right button on mouse and click open. Linux
drivers are located in the "Driver" folder.
Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
D: might not be the drive letter of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in your
system.
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CD Content
CD Content
CD ContentCD Content
VIA 4in1 Drivers:
VIA 4in1 Drivers:
VIA 4in1 Drivers:VIA 4in1 Drivers:
Contains VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver (enables the
performance enhancing bus mastering functions on ATAcapable Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility),
AGP VxD Driver (provides service routines to your VGA driver
and interface directly to hardware, providing fast graphical
access), IRQ Routing Miniport Driver (sets the system's PCI IRQ
routing sequence) and VIA INF Driver (enables the VIA Power
Management function).
VIA Graphics Driver:
VIA Graphics Driver:
VIA Graphics Driver:VIA Graphics Driver:
Enhances the onboard VIA graphic chip.
VIA Audio Driver:
VIA Audio Driver:
VIA Audio Driver:VIA Audio Driver:
Enhances the onboard VIA audio chip.
VIA USB 2.0 Driver:
VIA USB 2.0 Driver:
VIA USB 2.0 Driver:VIA USB 2.0 Driver:
Enhances VIA USB 2.0 ports.
VIA LAN Driver:
VIA LAN Driver:
VIA LAN Driver:VIA LAN Driver:
Enhances the onboard VIA VT6130 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet chip.
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