VIA Technologies Mini-ITX User manual

Version 1.1

December, 2003

VIA

User’s Manual

VIA EPIA

Mini-ITX Mainboard

P/N 99-51-010061-11

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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 interfer-

ence 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 own

expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re-

sponsible 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.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU

RESEAU.

VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard

Tested to comply

with FCC Standard

For Home or Office Use

NOTE

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 work well or you can not 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 UNCON-

DITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT

MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Explosion or serious damage may occur if the

battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

This VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard package should contain the following

items:

• 1 x VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard

• 1 x User’s manual

• 1 x ATA-33/66/100 Hard drive ribbon cables

• 1 x Driver Utilities CD

• 1 x I/O Bracket

Box Contents

1. Specifications .......................................... 1-1

Specifications ........................................................ 1-2

Layout .................................................................... 1-4

Connectors Guide .................................................. 1-5

2. Installation ................................................ 2-1

CPU ....................................................................... 2-2

Memory Installation ................................................. 2-4

Power Supply ......................................................... 2-6

Back Panel ............................................................ 2-7

Connectors ............................................................ 2-9

Jumpers ............................................................... 2-14

Slots .................................................................... 2-18

PCI Interrupt Request Routing ............................... 2-19

3. BIOS Setup ............................................... 3-1

Entering Setup ....................................................... 3-2

Control Keys .......................................................... 3-2

Getting Help ........................................................... 3-3

The Main Menu....................................................... 3-4

Standard CMOS Features ...................................... 3-6

Advanced BIOS Features ....................................... 3-8

Advanced Chipset Features .................................. 3-11

Integrated Peripherals .......................................... 3-15

Power Management Setup ................................... 3-20

PNP/PCI Configurations ....................................... 3-26

PC Health Status .................................................. 3-29

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ....................................... 3-30

Load Optimized Defaults ...................................... 3-31

Set Supervisor/User Password ............................ 3-32

Save & Exit Setup ................................................ 3-34

Exit Without Saving .............................................. 3-35

Contents

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4. Software Setup ........................................ 4-1

VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers ....................... 4-2

VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver ...................... 4-12

VIAAudio Driver ................................................... 4-14

VIA Network Driver ............................................... 4-15

VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver ........................... 4-30

Specifications

1-1

The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard

is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today,

developed by VIA Technologies, Inc as part of the company’s open

industry-wide Total Connectivity initiative. The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX

mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small,

ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems. Through high

levels of integration, mini-ITX only occupies 66% of the size of the FlexATX

mainboard form factor. The mainboard comes with an embedded VIA

Processor, boasting ultra low power consumption and cool, quiet

operation.

This chapter includes the following sections:

Mainboard Specifications 1-2

Mainboard Layout 1-4

Components Guide 1-5

1. Specifications

Chapter 1

1-2

CPU

• Embedded VIA Processor

• Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA)

• Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memory

Chipset

•VIA 8601A North Bridge

•VT8231 South Bridge

Graphics

•Integrated Trident Blade 3D graphics core

Audio

•VT1612A AC’97 Codec

•3 Audio jacks: Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in

Main Memory

•2 x PC100/133 DIMM slots.

PCI Bus IDE

•Supports up to 4 IDE devices

•Ultra DMA 33/66/100

LAN

•VIA VT6103 Ethernet PHY

•Supports Ethernet 10/100Mb

USB

•2 USB ports

•1 onboard USB pin header for up to 2 additional connections

•USB v1.1 and Intel Universal HCI v1.1 compatible

Specifications

1-3

TV-Out

•VIA VT1621 TV-Out Controller

•Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600 NTSC/PAL TV

•S-Video or RCA Video output

I/O Ports

•1 PS2 Mouse connenctor

•1 PS2 Keyboard connector

•1 15-pin External Monitor connector

•1 16C550 compliant serial port

•1 EPP/ECP complaint parallel port

•1 FIR port jumper pin

•1 CIR jumper pin

Power

•Supports ATX type power supply

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