V500DA / V500DAP User's Manual AMD Socket 462 Processor Motherboard VIA KT400 + VIA 8237 Revision 1.
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Manual Revision History Revision Manual Revision History Date of Release Rev 1.0 First edition copy of Mother Boards adopts VIA Chipsets: VIA KT400A and VIA 8237 01/13/2004 Copyright Announcement COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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V500DA / V500DAP Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port CD for motherboard utilities Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option) □ 5 V500DA / V500DAP User’s Manual 5 5 5 5 AMD Socket A Processor Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance with increasing operation clock, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial while building computer systems.
Chapter 1 Introduction of V500DA / V500DAP Motherboard Thank you for purchasing the V500 series which provide extremely performance and meet future specification demand. V500 series motherboards are adopted with advanced technologies to deliver the extremely performance for socket A processors. V500 series motherboards also feature AGP 8X, Serial ATA RAID0, 1, USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio which are based on the advanced VIA KT400A chipset with FSB 333MHz and DDR 400 MHz support.
1-2 Specification Spec Design Chipset CPU Socket ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Memory Socket ∗ ∗ Expansion Slot & Headers ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Integrate IDE and Serial ATA RAID On board LAN (for V500DAP) Audio BIOS Multi I/O ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Description ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x21.0cm VIA KT400A North Bridge Chipset for V500DA/V500DAP VIA VT8237 South Bridge Support AMD Athlon 700MHz∼1.4GHz processor Support AMD Duron 600MHz∼1.
1-3 Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting PRINT LAN MIC PS/2 Mouse LINE-IN PS/2 Keyboard LINE-OUT COM1 COM2 USB1 USB K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN DDR DIMM X3 PC99 Back Panel VIA KT400A Chip USB Port USB Port/ LAN Connector ATX Power Connector Audio Connector (CN1) FAN1 (SATA2) Serial-ATA Connector CD Audio Front Panel Audio (JP3, JP4) CPU F.S.B.
Jumpers Jumper JP3, JP4 JBAT JP1 JP7 Name Description CPU Front Side Bus Frequency CMOS RAM Clear Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled CPU Ratio Select 2x2-pin Block 3-pin Block 3-pin Block 2x5-pin Block Page P.6 P.6 P.7 P.7 Connectors Connector ATXPOW J1 USB/J2 LAN (for V500DAP) PARALLEL CN1 COM1/COM2 FDD IDE1/IDE2 SATA1/SATA2 Name Description Page ATX Power Connector PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector USB Port Connector LAN Port Connector 20-pin Block 6-pin Female P.13 P.
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Pre-Hardware installation Before starting to use the computer with the motherboard installing the components on it, please make sure complete the following steps: 1. To verify the settings of your motherboard 2. To install the CPU 3. To install the system memory 4. To install the expansion cards 5. To connect with ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply 6. To setup BIOS 7.
JP7 1 2 3 4 5 CPU Ratio Selector (3) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password to power on system. 1 3 1 JP1 1-2 closed (Default) 3 JP1 K/B Power ON Disable 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled Keyboard Power On Setting (4) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configurations in CMOS RAM. To close pin 1-2 of JBAT to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: 1.
2-3 To install the CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM DIMMs) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM. AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - the high speed interface for video cards which runs at 1X (66MHz), 2X (133MHz), 4X (266MHz), and 8X (533MHz).
2-3-2 About AMD Athlon XP & Duron 462-pin CPU This motherboard supports Socket-A (Socket-462) AMD Athlon XP /Duron processors. This motherboard Provides a ZIF Socket-A. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling fan and heatsink attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling fan with heatsink before you turn on your system.
2-4 To install the system memory This motherboard provides three 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 3.0GB DDR SDRAM. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 184-Pin DIMM PCS Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM X1 64MB∼1.0GB Bank 2, 3 (DDR2) PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM X1 64MB∼1.0GB Bank 4, 5 (DDR3) PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM X1 64MB∼1.0GB 3 64MB∼3.
2-5 To install the Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. To read documentations or manuals for your expansion cards and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt requests are shared as shown the table below: INT A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot AC97/MC97 Onboard USB Onboard USB 1 Onboard USB 2 IMPORTANT! INT B Shared Shared Shared Shared INT C Shared Shared INT D Shared Shared Shared Shared While using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Shared IRQ” or that the cards don’t need I
2-6 Connectors and pin headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATXPOW ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
(7) Serial Port COM1, COM2 : COM1, COM2 COM1, COM2 are the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. PS/2 Mouse PRINT USB1 LAN MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT PS/2 Keyboard (8) COM1 COM2 USB Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
IDE1 IDE2 Pin 1 Pin 1 • Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. • For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this channel may drop.
+DATA GND OC VCC -DATA VCC +DATA GND -DATA +DATA GND Pin 1 VCC Pin 1 -DATA +DATA GND OC USB2 -DATA USB1 VCC (2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1, USB2 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel. USB Port Headers (3) IDE Activity LED: IDE LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
PWRBTN PWRLED VCC5 PWRLED PWRBTN GND JW_FP SPEAK Pin 1 RESET HDLED VCC5 HDDLED GND RSTSW NC SPKR NC GND VCC5 Pin 1 System Case Connections (9) Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to a LAN card with a WAKE ON-LAN output. This connector power up the system when a wake up signal is received through the LAN card. 5VSB GND WOL NOTE: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or Ring In Wake up is enabled.
IR GND IRRX (11) IR infrared module Headers (9-pin) : IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. 2 6 5 NC VCC IRTX Pin 1 IR infrared module Headers (12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN1 CDIN1 is the connector for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CD-Audio output connector.
2-7 Starting up your computer 1. After all connection are ready, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Turn on your peripherals as following order: a. Your monitor. b.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS Settings The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory of the motherboard. Using this program as a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When the computer starting to work, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-2 Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press . 3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen.
Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for 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 change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None” Access Mode The settings are Auto Normal, Large, and LBA.
Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector of hard disk partition table. CPU L1 Cache The default value is Enabled. Enabled (default) Enable cache Disable cache Disabled Note: The internal cache is built in the processor. CPU L2 Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. Processor SSE Feature Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the AMD Athlon XP SSE Feature.
Typematic Rate Setting Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
3-6 Advanced Chiset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
3-6-1 DRAM Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software DRAM Timing Settings Auto Configuration By SPD x RAS Active Time 7T x RAS Precharge Time 3T x RAS to CAS Delay 3T Item Help Menu Level >> CAS Latency 2.
3-6-2 AGP Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software AGP Timing Settings AGP Transfer Aperture Size 64M AGP Mode Auto AGP Driving Control Auto x AGP Driving Value Item Help Menu Level >> DA AGP Fast Write Disabled AGP Master 1 WS Write Enabled AGP Master 1 WS Read Enabled CPU to AGP Post Write Enabled AGP Delay Transaction Enabled ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Stand
3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > OnChip IDE Function Press Enter > OnChip Device Function Press Enter > Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter Init Display First Item Help Menu Level > PCI Slot ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Standard Defaults OnChip IDE Function Please refer to section 3-7-1 OnChip Device Function Please refer to sec
3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Primary Master PIO Auto Primary Slave PIO Auto Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled IDE 32-bit Transfer Mode Enabled IDE DMA Transfer Access Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
3-7-2 OnChip Device Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip Device Function VIA LAN Function Enabled VIA LAN Boot ROM Disabled AC97 Sound Device Auto AC97 Modem Device Auto Game Port Address 201 Midi Port Address Disabled Midi Port IRQ 10 USB Host Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Legacy Support Disabled ← (Only for V500DAP) Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values Item Help F6:Optimized Defaults F1:Ge
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 UART2 Mode Normal RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo IR Duplex Mode Half Use IR Pins IRRX/IRTX Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 Parallel Mode SPP EPP Mode Select EPP1.
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP+EPP” will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature.
Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Initial display power management signaling. DPMS (default) This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Modem Use IRQ This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The settings are: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA.
Wake Up On Ring/PME During Disabled, the system will ignore any incoming call from the modem. During Enabled, the system will boot up if there’s an incoming call from the modem. Wake-Up on RTC Alarm This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm: Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every day.
3-9 PnP/ PCI Configuration Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
3-9-1 IRQ Resources CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software IRQ Resources IRQ3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ7 assigned to PCI Device IRQ9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ12 assigned to PCI Device IRQ14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ15 assigned to PCI Device Item Help Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values
Current CPU Temperature/Current System Temp/Current FAN1, FAN2 Speed/Vcore/ Vdd/ 3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V) This will show the CPU/FAN/System voltage chart and FAN Speed. Detect CPUFAN in Post During Enabled, system will warn the user if CPU Fan is not functioning. 3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.
3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call this auto detect software MAGIC INSTALL.
4-1 VIA 4IN1 * Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.
5. Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender Support Driver 6. Click NEXT to choose enabled DMA Mode 7. Click NEXT to Install VIA AGP VXD 8. Click NEXT to Install VIA IRQ Routing Driver 9.
4-2 SOUND install ALC AC97’ Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2. Then auto detect operation system language edition, click OK, start to install DRIVER 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack. Then AVRACK Windows appears 5. 6.
7. 2/4/6 channel speaker configuration setting Note: The path of the file 8. 6 channel speaker place test For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\ALC\SETUP.EXE Note: In Win2K/WinME users have to click Control Panel\System\Device Manager\ DVD\CD-ROM drives to Enabled digital CD Audio for the CD-ROM Device when use the SPDIF-Out digital signal. 4-3 LAN Install VIA LAN Controller Driver (V500DAP) The VIA 10/100Mb PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LANDRV 1.
4-4 PC-HEALTH Winbond Hardware Doctor Monitoring Software The path of the file is X:\VIA\HEALTH-W\SETUP.EXE (Only support WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME) In Windows 95/98 Winbond Hardware Doctor Monitoring Software needs some system files to copy in Utility that’s why it needs install PC-HEALTH twice to complete setup. 1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu appears 2. Click OK when Winbond Hardware Doctor Setup Window appears 3. Click the Button to start installation 4.
4-5 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install MENU appears 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic BIOS icon in your screen 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line 5. When On-line update BIOS the program will auto-check your BIOS version 6.
9. When choose From Local Driver to update BIOS, you must have the correct BIOS file in your Local Driver 4-6 10. Choose the correct BIOS file to update BIOS PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2004 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appear 2. 3. This is license agreement, select "I Accept the 4.
5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. 7. After PC-CILLIN 2004 complete, Please register your information and we recommend select update item to download newest engine code and virus code Setup Complete and click FINISH Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2004 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe 4-7 USB2.0 Install VIA USB2.0 DEVICE DRIVER 1. Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Appear 2. When USB2.
3. Select Install USB Driver and Click NEXT 5. Check device working properly in Device Manager 4. Select FINISH and Restart your Computer The Path of the file is X:\VIA\VIAUSB20\SETUP.EXE 4-8 SATA Install VIA Serial ATA 1. Click SATA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. appears Start install VIA serial ATA driver , then click NEXT 3. When license agreement appear, choose I agree and click NEXT Select you want to install driver 4.
5. Review install driver and utility component, then click NEXT 4-9 6. Click FINISH and restart your computer HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 SOUND DEVICE Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable 4-8 HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND 4-10 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Method 1. Method 2. Use “Magic BIOS” update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer page 47) In DOS Mode STEP 1. Prepare a boot disc.
