VIA Technologies 7001G - VIA Mini ITX Motherboard, EPIA-LN, VB7001 User Manual
User’s Manual
VB7001
Version 1.13
January 18, 2012
Copyright
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Technologies, Incorporated.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. PS/2 is a registered trademark of
IBM Corporation. Award BIOS is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
FCC-B 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
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
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
Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before
connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything
over the power cord.
8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
11. 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 works 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
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
OR IN A STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF). THE EQUIPMENT
MAY BE DAMAGED.
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.
B
OX CONTENTS
One VIA Mini-ITX mainb oard
One Quick I nstallation Guide
One ATA-133/100 IDE ribbon cable
One driver and utilities CD
One IO bracket
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Box Contents............................................................................ i
Table of Contents .................................................................... ii
Chapter 1 ............................................................................... 1
Specifica tions ....................................................................... 1
Mainboard S pecifications ....................................................... 2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................. 4
Back Panel Layout ................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 ............................................................................... 7
Installation........................................................................... 7
CPU ..................................................................................... 8
Memory Module Installation ................................................. 10
Connecting the Power Supply ............................................... 11
Back Panel Ports ................................................................. 12
Connectors ......................................................................... 14
Jumpers............................................................................. 19
Slots.................................................................................. 20
Chapter 3 ............................................................................. 21
BIOS Setup ........................................................................ 21
Entering Setup ................................................................... 22
Control Keys....................................................................... 23
Navigating the BIOS Menus.................................................. 24
Getting Hel p ....................................................................... 25
Main Menu ......................................................................... 26
Standard CMOS Features ..................................................... 28
IDE Drives ......................................................................... 29
Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................... 30
CPU Feature ....................................................................... 33
Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................................ 35
Advanced Chipset Features .................................................. 36
AGP & P2P B ridge Contr ol .................................................... 38
CPU & PCI B us Control ........................................................ 40
TV Output C onnector........................................................... 41
Integrated Peripherals ......................................................... 42
Super IO Device ................................................................. 44
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Power Manag ement Setup .................................................... 45
Peripheral Activities ............................................................ 47
IRQs Activities .................................................................... 50
PNP/PCI Con figurations ....................................................... 51
IRQ Resources .................................................................... 53
Frequency / Voltage Control................................................. 54
Load Fail-Safe Defaults........................................................ 58
Load Optimized Defaults ...................................................... 59
Set Supervisor / User Password ............................................ 60
Save & Exit Setup ............................................................... 62
Exit Without Saving ............................................................. 63
Chapter 4 ............................................................................. 65
Driver Installation ............................................................... 65
Driver Ut ilities .................................................................... 66
CD Content ........................................................................ 68
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Specifications
The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA VB7001 uses the
Mini-ITX mainboar d for m-factor develope d by VIA Technologi es,
Inc. as pa rt of the company’s open industry-wide total
connectivity initiative. The ma inboard enables the creation of an
exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and
affordable embedded systems. Through a high level of
integration, the Mini-ITX occupy 66% of the size o f FlexATX
mainboard form factor. The mainboard comes with an embedded
VIA Processor, boasting of ultra-low power consump tion, cool and
quiet ope ration.
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Chapter 1
M
AINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
CPU
• VIA C7
Chipset
• VIA CN700 North Bridge
• VIA VT823 7R Plus South Br idge
Graphic s
• In tegrated UniCh rome™ Pro AGP wi th MPEG-2 Accele ra tion
Audio
• VIA VT161 8 AC'97 Codec
Memory
• 1 x DDR2 533 DIM M slot (u p to 1 GB)
Expansion Slot
• 1 x PCI s lot
IDE
• 2 x Ultra DMA 133 /1 00/66 c onnecto rs
Serial AT A
• 2 x SAT A connector s
LAN
• VIA VT610 3L 100/ 10 Base-T Ethernet PHY
®
-D 1.5GHz NanoBGA2 Processor
TV-Out
• VIA VT162 2A SDTV Encoder
On board I /O Connectors
• 2 x USB connecto rs for 4 additio nal USB 2 .0 ports
• 1 x Front Panel au dio con nector (Line-out and Mic- in)
• 1 x Front Panel pin header
• 1 x CIR c onnecto r (Switch able fo r KB/MS)
• 2 x Fan connecto rs (CPU F an and Sy stem Fa n)
• 1 x FIR p in header
• 1 x SMBus pin header
• 1 x Optic al S/PDIF out co nnector
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• 1 x Buzze r
• 1 x ATX Power co nnector
Back Panel I/O Ports
• 1 x PS/2 mouse por t and 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN po rt
• 1 x Seria l port
• 1 x VGA port
• 2 x USB 2 .0 ports
• 3 x Audio Jacks: Line-out , Line-in and Mi c-in
• 1 x RCA p ort for Composit e TV ou tput (opt ional) or Coaxia l
S/PDIF
• 1 x S-Vid eo port (optiona l)
BIOS
• Aw ard BIOS with LP C 4Mbit flash memory ca pacity
Form Fact or
• Mini-ITX (4 layers)
• 17cm X 17cm
Note:
Due to the hardware limitation, DDR2 SDRAM chips organized as
128Mb x 8 bank cannot be supported by EPIA products with CN700
and CX700M chipsets.
Specifications
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Chapter 1
M
AINBOARD LAYOUT
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B
ACK PANEL LAYOUT
Specifications
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Installation
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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Chapter 3
CPU
The VIA VB7001 Mini-ITX mainboard includes an embedded VIA C7-D V4 Bus
Processor. The VIA C7-D V4 Bus Processor requires a heatsink with a fan to
provide sufficient cooling.
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BIOS Setup
CPUFAN
CPU Fan and System Fan: CPUFAN and SYSFAN
The CPUFAN (CPU fan) and SYSFAN (system fan) run on +12V and maintain
system cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always be
aware that the red wire is the Positive and should be connected to the +12V.
The black wire is Ground and should always be connected to GND.
CPUFAN
Pin Signal
1 F_IO1
2 F_PWM1
3 GND
SYSFAN
Pin Signal
1 F_IO2
2 F_PWM2
3 GND
1
SYSFAN
1
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Chapter 3
M
EMORY MODULE INSTALLATION
The VIA VB7001 Mini-ITX mainboard provides one 240-pin DIMM slot for
DDR2 533 SDRAM memory modules and supports the memory size up to 1GB.
DIMM
DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures
• Locate the DIMM slot in the motherboard.
• Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
• Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the slot.
• Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Available DDR SDRAM Configurations
Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the
mainboard.
Slot Module Size Total
DIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 64MB-1GB
Maximum supported system memory 64MB-1GB
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ONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY
The VIA VB7001 Mini-ITX mainboard supports a conventional ATX power
supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector,
always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that
no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector
To connect the ATX 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 Signal
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 +5V Standby
10 +12V
11 +3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 Power Supply On
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 NC
19 +5V
20 +5V
ATXPWR
11
20
1
10
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Chapter 3
B
ACK PANEL PORTS
The back panel has the following ports:
Mouse and Keyboard
The connector above is for a PS/2 mouse, and the one below is
for a PS/2 keyboard.
RCA / SPDIF Jack
The RCA jack connects to external composite video device or
audio output device.
S-Video Port
The black port allows you to connect TV monitor or S-Video
device to the mainboard.
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Serial port: COM
The 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
VGA Port
The 15-pin female VGA connector can be used to connect to
any analog VGA monitor.
RJ45 10/100 LAN and USB Connector
The mainboard provides a standard RJ-45 and USB 2.0 ports.
These ports allow connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub and USB 2.0 devices.
BIOS Setup
Audio Port:
The Line-Out jack is for connecting to external speakers
or headphones. The Line-In jack is for connecting to an
external audio device such as a CD player, tape player,
etc. The Mic jack is for connecting to a microphone.
Note:
The audio ports can be switched to Smart 5.1 8-channel audio output.
You can enable the function by clicking the “Vinyl Audio” icon on your
desktop after installing the audio driver.
After completing the previous installation, connect the speakers to the 3-jack
connectors on the back panel.
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Chapter 3
IDE1-2
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ONNECTORS
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE and Ultra DMA 133/100/66
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA
133/100/66 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM
and other devices.
The primary hard drive should always be connected to IDE1 as the master
drive. Both IDE drives can connect to a master and a slave drive.
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If two drives are connected to a single cable, the jumper on the second drive
must be set to slave mode. Refer to the drive documentation supplied by the
vendor for the jumper settings.
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BIOS Setup
F_PANEL
Case Connector: F_PANEL
The F_PANEL pin header allows you to connect the power switch, reset switch,
power LED, sleep LED, HDD LED and the case speaker.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +5VDUAL 2 +5V
3 +5VDUAL 4 HD_LED
5 -PLED_2 6 PW_BN
7 +5V 8 GND
9 NC 10 RST_SW
11 NC 12 GND
13 SPEAK 14 +5V
15 Key 16 -SLEEP_LED
1 2
15 16
Power Switch (PW_BN)
Connect to a 2-pin power button switch. Pressing this button will turn the
system power on or off.
Reset Switch (RST_SW)
The reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power
ON/OFF. Avoid rebooting the system, if the HDD is still working. Connect
the reset switch from the system case to this pin.
Power LED (-PLED)
The LED will light when the system is on. If the system is in S1 (POS - Power
On Suspend) or S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, the LED will blink.
HDD LED (HD_LED)
HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power off
when the HDD LED still has a lit. Connect the HDD LED from the system case
to this pin.
Speaker
The speaker from the system case is connected to this pin.
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