User’s Manual EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard P/N: 99-51-012821-12 Version 1.
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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 interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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.
Box Contents • 1 x VIA Mainboard • 1 x User’s Manual • 1 x ATA-66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable • 1 x IDE Power Cable • 1 x Driver Utilities CD v
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Specifications ........................................1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..........................................................1-2 Mainboard Layout .....................................................................1-4 Back Panel Ports ......................................................................1-5 Slots ..........................................................................................1-5 Onboard Connectors and Jumpers .........................
Appendix A: Smart 5.1 ............................................ A-1 Intelligent 6-Channel Audio ...................................................... A-2 Appendix B: Add-on Modules ................................ B-1 CCM-01.................................................................................... B-2 LVDS-04 .................................................................................. B-4 RGB-01 ....................................................................................
Chapter 1 Specifications The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA-TC 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 mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specifications CPU • VIA C3 / EDEN EBGA Processor (onboard) • Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA) • Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memory Chipset • VIA CLE266 North Bridge • VT8235 South Bridge Memory • 1 x 200-pin DDR266 SODIMM socket (up to 1 GB) Expansion Slots • 1 x PCI Graphics • Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP graphics Audio • VT1612A, two-channel or • VT1616, six-channel AC’97 Codec LAN • VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY IDE • 2 X UltraDMA 66/100/133 Connector
Specifications Back Panel I/O Ports • DC-in power jack • 1 x PS2 mouse port • 1 x PS2 keyboard port • 1 x VGA port • 1 x RJ-45 LAN port • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports • 1 x Serial port • 3 x Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in • 1 x Cardbus slot & CF slot (optional) Onboard I/O Connectors • 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector (USB 2.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Back Panel DC-in PS2_MS COM1 PS2_KB VGA Out RJ45 USB 1-4 Line-Out Line-In Microphone
Specifications Back Panel Ports Port Audio Jacks COM 1 DC-in Power Jack PS2-KB PS2-MS RJ45 USB 1-2 VGA Out Description Line-Out, Line-In, Microphone Serial port DC Power input PS2 keyboard port PS2 mouse port 10/100 NIC port Universal Serial Bus ports 1 - 2 VGA out port Page 2-9 2-8 2-6 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 Description Expansion card slot Memory module slot Page 2-18 2-4 Slots Slot PCI DDR_SODIMM 1 1-5
Chapter 1 Onboard Connectors and Jumpers Connecter/Jumper +12V_CONN CLEAR_CMOS COM2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL Fans Description +12V power connector Jumper to reset CMOS settings to default Second serial port connector Front audio connector Case connectors CPU Fan, System Fan I2C Header IDE_POWER IDE 1 & 2 J1 KBMS LPT LVDS (optional) SPDIF USB 3/4 & USB 5/6 WOL I2C header IDE power connector IDE hard disk drive connectors IDE 20th pin voltage selector CIR/PS2(EXT_KBMS) connector LPT port connector LVDS connector S
Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installing the mainboard, carefully hold the components and closely follow the installation procedures. Some components may be damaged if they are installed incorrectly. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity can damage some components.
Chapter 2 CPU The VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3TM E-Series Processor. 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 be connected to GND. Both CPU and System fan connectors have sensors to detect fan speed.
Installation The VIA Eden Processor Providing ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the VIA Eden Processor features a fanless design. The VIA Eden Processor requires only a heatsink as shown. Warning: This motherboard is not designed to support overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by operation beyond product specifications.
Chapter 2 Memory Module Installation The VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one SODIMM slot on the bottom-side of the board. It uses 200-pin DDR266 memory modules. Memory slot located on the bottom-side of the board. DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1. Make sure the notch is on the proper side. 2. Insert the memory module into the slot at a 30 degree angle (30 degrees from the board). You should feel it lightly snap into place. 3.
Installation Available DDR SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available configurations on the mainboard.
Chapter 2 Connecting the Power Supply The VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard has an onboard DC-to-DC converter. It requires an AC adapter that has a 12V DC output. Always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused. Insert AC adapter IDE_POWER Disk Drive Power: IDE_POWER The mainboard provides a special power connector for the IDE devices connected to the IDE slots. There is a maximum of 60 watts available.
Installation Back Panel Ports The back panel has the following ports: DC-in PS2_MS COM1 PS2_KB VGA Out RJ45 USB Line-Out Line-In Microphone Mouse Port: PS2_MS The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows.
Chapter 2 VGA Out A DB-15 pin female connector that connects to a VGA monitor. USB Ports The mainboard provides 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (plus 2 pin-headers for up to 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports, see page 2-12). USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal VCC -DATA +DATA GND Description +5V Negative Data Channel Positive Data Channel Ground 1 2 3 4 RJ45 10/100 NIC Port The mainboard provides one standard RJ45 port for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
Installation Audio Jacks: Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone 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... Line-Out Line-In Microphone The Mic jack is for connecting to a microphone. If the mainboard is equipped with the VT1616 audio chip, then the board also capable of six-channel audio. See Appendix A: Smart 5.1.
Chapter 2 Connectors Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100/ 133 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, LS120 or other IDE devices. The included IDE power cable has two large connectors and two small connectors. The large connectors can be used for IDE devices such as hard disks and optical drives.
Installation Case Connectors: F_PANEL The F_PANEL connector block allows you to connect to the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED, SLED and the Speaker on the case. Pin 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 Signal PWR LED+ PWR LED+ PWR LEDSPEAKER+ NC NC SPEAKERNC Pin 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Signal HDD LED+ HDD LEDPW_BN+ PW_BNRESET+ RESETSLP_LED+ SLP_LED- 2 16 1 15 Power Switch (PW_BN) Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Pressing this button will turn the system power on or off.
Chapter 2 Consumer Infrared Module / PS2 Header: KBMS When the header is not in use, please short pin 3&5, pin 4&6, pin 7&9, and pin 8&10. Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Signal +5V KB_CLK EXT_KBCLK MS_CLK EXT_MSCLK Pin 2 4 6 8 10 USB 3/4 Signal GND KB_DATA EXT_KBDATA MS_DATA EXT_MSDATA CIR / EXT. KBMS 10 9 2 1 USB 5/6 2 10 2 10 1 9 1 9 USB pin-header: USB 3/4, USB 5/6 The mainboard provides 2 USB pin-headers, allowing up to 4 additional USB ports.
Installation Wake-on LAN: WOL This connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the network card. Please note that the function of ACPI WOL may be disabled when users unplug the power cord or turn off the power button manually. WOL 9 2 1 COM2 COM2: The Second Serial Port COM2 is a pin header for second serial port.
Chapter 2 Front Audio Panel: F_AUDIO This connector allows you to connect a front audio panel to the mainboard. Only the line-out and microphone functions are available for use on the front panel. To connect the front audio cable, first remove the two red plastic jumpers. Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Signal Pin FRN_MIC 2 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 LINE_OUT_R 6 NC 8 LINE_OUT_L 10 Signal AGND +5V NEXT_R Blank NEXT_L F_AUDIO 9 1 10 2 1 2 3 I2C_HEADER I2C Connector: I2C_HEADER This is for connecting an I2C device.
Installation LVDS Connector (Optional) This connector is for devices requiring access to the signals listed in the table below. The LVDS connector may not be available on your mainboard. This is an option that is added during the manufacturing process. If you would like a mainboard with the LVDS connector, please contact your vendor or sales contact for more information. See Appendix B for a list of available add-on modules.
Chapter 2 LPT Pin Header: LPT The mainboard provides a pin header to attach a parallel port. Pin 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 Signal STROBE DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 ACK# BUSY PE SELECT Pin 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Signal AUTO FEED# ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND NC 2 26 1 25 LPT GND SPDIF +5V SPDIF Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF This connector is for connecting the SPDIF bracket.
Installation Jumpers The mainboard provides jumpers for setting the mainboard’s functions. This section will explain how to change settings for your mainboard’s functions through the use of the jumpers. Clear CMOS: CLEAR_CMOS The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. The long-life battery has a lifetime of at least 5 years. If you want to clear the system configuration data from the CMOS RAM, use the CLEAR_CMOS (Clear CMOS jumper).
Chapter 2 Slots Peripheral Component Interconnect: PCI The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI expansion card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives you detailed explaination of each BIOS setup functions.
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press Delete straight away to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again.
BIOS Setup Getting Help Main Menu The main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys Up/Down Arrow Keys to select any item/sub-menu. Description of the selected/highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in IDE Primary Master the right view) appears on the left of certain IDE Primary Slave fields, this means a sub-menu is available. The IDE Secondary Master sub-menu contains additional options.
Chapter 3 The Main Menu The Main Menu contains twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press Enter to accept or enter the submenu. 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.
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu option to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations. 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.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is . Day - day of the week, for example Friday. Read-only. Month - the month from Jan to Dec. Date - the date from 1 to 31. Year - the year, range from 1999 to 2098. Time The time format is . Halt On Determine the system behaviour if an error is detected at boot. Settings are: All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard System halts when any error is detected. System does not halt for any error.
BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master/Slave Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. Select Auto whenever possible. If you select Manual, make sure the information provided is from your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer.
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled, any attempt to write data into this area will cause a beep and warning message display on screen. Settings: Disabled and Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Set the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature for Level 2 cache. Facilitates error detection/correction when data passes through Level 2 cache.
BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: LS120 HDD-0 SCSI CD-ROM HDD-1 HDD-2 HDD-3 ZIP100 USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN Disabled The system will boot from LS-120 drive. The system will boot from first HDD. The system will boot from SCSI. The system will boot from CD-ROM. The system will boot from second HDD. The system will boot from third HDD. The system will boot from fourth HDD.
Chapter 3 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30 Typematic Delay (Msec) When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. WARNING: Do not change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
Chapter 3 AGP Fast Write When Enabled, the speed of the memory write operations will increase. Settings: Enabled and Disabled CPU to PCI POST Write When Enabled, CPU can write up to four words of data to the PCI write buffer before CPU must wait for PCI bus cycle to finish. If Disabled, CPU must wait after each write cycle until PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive more data. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. Settings: Enabled and Disabled IDE Prefetch Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write.
Chapter 3 AC97 Audio allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the device is detected, the onboard VIA AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to an audio device. Settings: Auto and Auto Disabled VIA OnChip LAN This setting allows you to make VIA OnChip LAN enabled or disabled.
BIOS Setup SuperIO Device Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard Serial Port 1/2 Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port A/serial port B. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.
Chapter 3 EPP Mode Select EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) comes in two modes: 1.9 and 1.7. EPP 1.9 is the newer version of the protocol and is backwards compatible with most EPP devices. If your EPP device does not work with the EPP 1.9 setting, try changing the setting to EPP 1.7. Settings: EPP 1.9, EPP 1.7 ECP Mode Use DMA ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) has two DMA channels that it can use. The default channel is 3. However, some expansion cards may use channel 3 as well.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Suspend Type Set the power saving mode for ACPI function. Settings are: S1(POS) S3(STR) S1 & S3 S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context. S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state.
Chapter 3 Power Management Timer Set the idle time before system enters power saving mode. ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Settings: Disabled and 1/2/4/6/8/10/20/ 30/40 (minutes) and 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 are: Always On Suspend -> Off The screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode.
BIOS Setup Peripheral Activities Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: VGA Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor VGA activities. Settings: Off and On LPT & COM Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor parallel port (LPT) and serial port (COM) activities. Settings: None, LPT, COM and LPT/COM HDD Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor hard disk drive activities.
Chapter 3 PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 This setting can be used to wakeup the system from power saving mode through mouse. Settings: Disabled and Enabled PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 Select which Hot-Key to wake-up the system from power saving mode. Settings: Disabled, 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 and Any Key USB Resume Decide whether or not USB devices can wake the system from suspend state.
BIOS Setup IRQs Activities Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Primary INTR Selecting On will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. Settings: Off, On IRQ3~IRQ15 Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If set to Enabled, the activity of the specified IRQ line will prevent the system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from power saving modes.
Chapter 3 PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. PNP OS Installed When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows 95 or 98/98SE.
BIOS Setup Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
Chapter 3 IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press Enter and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 4/5/7/9/12 for users to set each IRQ to a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings: PCI Device Reserved For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system 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.
Chapter 3 Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: 100 MHz, 133 MHz, and By SPD DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on the memory modules installed in your system. Changing the value from the factory setting is not recommended unless you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original modules.
BIOS Setup Bank Interleave Set the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface. Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access cycles. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. This improves performance of the SDRAM by masking the refresh time of each bank. This field is only available when DRAM Timing is set to Manual.
Chapter 3 DRAM Voltage This field sets the voltage for the memory module. Settings: 2.8V, 2.7V, 2.6V, Default CPU Clock This field sets the CPU clock speed. Spread Spectrum When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates 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.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a minimal and stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Entering Y loads the default BIOS values that provide a minimal and stable system configuration.
Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Entering Y loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal and stable system performance.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: 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. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password and press Enter. You may also press Esc to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Chapter 3 Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup.
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Entering Y will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS. Entering N will return to the Setup Utility.
Chapter 3 Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Entering Y will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS. Entering N will return to the Setup Utility.
Chapter 4 Driver Installation This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard drivers and applications. You must install VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as audio or VGA drivers. The applications will only function correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed.
Chapter 4 Driver Utilities Getting Started The mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD which contains driver utilities and software to enhance the performance of the mainboard. Please check that you have this CD in your retail box. If the CD is missing in your retail box, please contact your local dealer for the CD. Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. Please visit http://www.viaembedded.com for the latest updated mainboard driver and utilities.
Driver Installation CD Content The driver utilities and software in this CD are: • 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
Appendix A Smart 5.1 This chapter gives you brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled if your board is equipped with the VT1616 six-channel AC’97 codec.
Appendix A Intelligent 6-Channel Audio Enabling Smart 5.1 Intelligent 6 Channel Audio Smart5.1 allows the user to output 6 channel audio directly from the audio jacks on the mainboard, using the traditional line-in and microphone jacks as output jacks. For it to work properly, both the OS and the software application used need to support 6 channel audio. Win98 supports 4 channel only. Please follow the example A and B to enable the Smart 5.1 funtion, and the examples are based on Windows XP.
Smart 5.1 2. The panel of [Sounds and Audio Devices Properties] appears and select [Audio] tab. Then press [Advanced] as shown in the picture. 3. Choose [5.1 surround sound speakers] to support the 6 channel function.
Appendix A Example B 1. Double click [Sounds and Audio Devices] icon in Control Panel and then select [Audio] tab on the panel as shown below. Press [Volume] button in the [Sound playback] column. 2. [Front Speaker] panel appears and then select [Options] menu to check the item [Advanced Controls].
Smart 5.1 3. Then [Front Speaker] panel displays [Advanced] button and press it. 4. Check the item [Smart5.1 Enable] in the panel below.
Appendix A After completing the previous settings, you just have to connect your speakers to the 3 Jack Connector like shown below. Now your Smart 5.1 capabilities are enabled. DC-in PS2_MS COM1 PS2_KB VGA Out RJ45 Cardbus (optional) USB CF (optional) Line-Out Line-In Microphone Shown below are the corresponding connections to setup the six-channel system. Front (L/R) Rear (L/R) Center/Sub Following the system setup, users need to install software for playing DVD.
Smart 5.1 2. The panel of Audio Effect appears and click on the lower right corner button as shown in the picture below. 3. The [Setup] panel appears and select [Audio] tab. Then choose the item [6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater)] in the column of [Audio Speaker Configuration] . Finally users can click [Test] button to verify the channel output. You will hear sound of flowing water from different speakers if each setup has been completed successfully.
Appendix A Power-DVD XP v4.0 1. Open the application and click on the [Configuration] icon shown as the picture below. 2. The panel of Configuration appears and select [Audio] tab. Then choose [6 Speaker] in the column of [Audio Output] and click [Ok]. Through the system operation and software settings, users can take advantage of Smart 5.
Appendix B Add-on Modules This chapter gives you brief description of the optional add-on modules that are available for this board. This chapter includes the following sections: CCM-01 B-2 LVDS-04 B-4 RGB-01 B-5 DVI-01 B-6 Warning: A special BIOS maybe be required when any of the accessories listed in this appendix are used with the mainboard. For more information, please visit http:// www.viaembedded.com.
Appendix B CCM-01 The CCM-01 cardbus module is equipped with a cardbus slot and a compact flash slot. This module is an optional accessory for this board. The CF slot supports both Type I and Type II. The Cardbus slot supports Type I and Type II. These slots are accessed on the same side as the back-panel ports. Once the the module has been installed, the back panel will have two more slots in addition to the existing ports. See the picture below.
Cardbus Module Placement of CCM-01 To install the CCM-01 module, mount it on the connector shown below. Cardbus Module Connector After the module has been connected, its placement should be like what is shown below.
Appendix B LVDS-04 The LVDS-04 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below. LVDS The LVDS-04 module is equipped with the VT1631 transmitter. It provides a way to connect to LCD panel displays. It supports 18/24-bit LCD panels. The native resolution is 1024 x 768.
Cardbus Module RGB-01 The RGB-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below. LVDS The RGB-01 module provides support for TTL panel displays. It supports up to 18-bit panels.
Appendix B DVI-01 The DVI-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below. LVDS The DVI-01 module is equipped with a VT1632 transmitter. It provides support for digital video interfaces.
Appendix C Onboard Power Specifications This chapter gives you brief description of the onboard power converter specifications. This chapter includes the following sections: DC-to-DC Specification C-2 Power Consumption (Board Only) C-3 Power Consumption (With IDE) C-4 NOTE: This section is intended to be a brief overview. For detailed information regarding the power specifications, please refer to the EPIA-TC operating guide. The operating guide can be downloaded at http://www.viaembedded.com.
Appendix C DC-to-DC Specification TYP MAX MIN Units VOLTAGE Input Voltage 12V 12.6V 11.4V Output Voltage 3.3V 3.465V 3.135V 5V 5.25V 4.75V 12V 13.2V 10.8V TYP MAX MIN Watt (MAX) Input Current 12V 5A N/A 60W Output Current 3.3V 5A 0A 16.5W 5V 5A 0A 25W 12V 1.
Onboard Power Specifications Power Consumption (Board Only) Power consumers: • EPIA-TC with C3 Nehemiah 1.0 GHz CPU • Memory: Transcend W942508CH-75 256MB DDR266 SODIMM CL2.5 Idle State, +12V-Input, Total Watts: 14.899W Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Available Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.295 2.529 8.333 2.471 Main Board +5V 4.986 0.919 4.582 4.081 Main Board +12V 12.321 0.161 1.984 1.339 Run C.C. Winstone 2001, +12V-Input, Total Watts: 24.214W Measured Voltage Measured Amp.
Appendix C Power Consumption (With IDE) Power consumers: • EPIA-TC with C3 Nehemiah 1.0 GHz CPU • Memory: Transcend W942508CH-75 256MB DDR266 SODIMM CL2.5 • HDD: Maxtor D740X-6L 40GB ATA/133 • DVD ROM: ASUS DVD-E616/ASUS/16X/G Idle State, +12V-Input, Total Watts: 23.011W Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Available Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.295 2.524 8.317 2.476 Main Board +5V 4.975 1.711 8.512 3.289 Main Board +12V 12.291 0.503 6.182 0.997 Run C.C.
