User’s Manual EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard P/N: 99-51-012561-14 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.
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Set Supervisor / User Password ........................................... 56 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................. 58 Exit Without Saving ........................................................... 59 Chapter 4 ........................................................................... 61 Driver Installation ............................................................. 61 Driver Utilities ..................................................................
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CHAPTER 1 Specifications The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-M 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. Through high level of integration, mini-ITX only occupy 66% of the size of FlexATX mainboard form factor.
Chapter 1 M AINBOARD S PECIFICATIONS CPU • VIA C3 / EDEN EBGA Processor (on board) • Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA) • Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memory Chipset • VIA CLE266 North Bridge • VT8235 South Bridge Graphics • Integrated UniChrome graphics with MPEG-2 accelerator Audio • VT1616 six channel AC’97 Codec • 3 Audio jacks: Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in; switched to 6channel output during 6-channel operations with Smart 5.
Specifications Onboard I/O Connectors • Two 1394 connectors for two 1394 ports • Front-panel audio connectors (Mic and Line Out) • CD Audio-in connector • 1 FIR connector; 1 PS2 connector • Wake-on-LAN • CPU / System Fan / FAN3 • 1 I²C connector • 1 Connector for LVDS module (Optional) • Serial port connector for second COM port Back Panel I/O Ports • 1 PS2 mouse port; 1 PS2 keyboard port • 1 Parallel port; 1 RJ-45 LAN port; 1 Serial port • 2 USB 2.
Chapter 1 M AINBOARD L AYOUT ATXPWR CPU DIMM CPUFAN Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard SYSFAN VGA-Out IDE1 Top: RJ45 Bottom: USB FIR SPDIF_SEL FDD I 2C LVDS USB 3/4 Top: Parallel Bottom (L): S-Video Bottom (M): RCA/SPDIF Bottom (R): COM1 IDE2 COM2 CIR CMOS BATTERY CLEAR_CMOS F_AUDIO 1394_1 1394_2 Top: Line-In Middle: Line-Out Bottom: Microphone BIOS Socket CD_IN WOL FAN3 PCI1 F_PANEL Back Panel Parallel (LPT1) RJ45 PS2_MS Line-In Line-Out Microphone PS2_KB VGA Out USB S-Video 4 RCA
Specifications B ACK P ANEL P ORTS Port Description Audio Jacks COM 1 LPT1 PS2-MS PS2-KB RCA_JACK RJ45 S-Video USB 1-2 VGA Out Line-Out, Line-In, Microphone Serial port Parallel port PS2 mouse port PS2 keyboard port RCA Video or SPDIF jack 10/100 NIC port S-Video port Universal Serial Bus ports 1 - 2 VGA out port S LOTS Slot Description DIMM PCI Memory module slot Expansion card slot 5
Chapter 1 O NBOARD C ONNECTORS AND J UMPERS Connector/Jumper Description 1394_1 1394_2 ATXPWR CD_IN CIR CLEAR_CMOS COM2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL Fans FDD FIR I²C IDE 1-2 LVDS SPDIF_SEL USB 3/4 WOL Connector for first 1394 port Connector for second 1394 port ATX power cable connector Onboard CD audio cable connector Consumer IR connector Jumper to reset CMOS settings to default Second serial port connector Connectors for optional front audio panel Case connectors CPU, System, Fan3 Floppy disk drive connector F
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-M Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3 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, but the power fan does not have a sensor.
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. Caution: 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-M Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one 184-pin DIMM slot for DDR266 SDRAM memory modules. DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1. Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards. 2. Align the DDR SDRAM module with the corresponding notches on the DIMM slot. The modules will only fit if placed in the correct position. 3.
Installation Available DDR SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the mainboard.
Chapter 2 CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard requires an ATX power supply to be connected. 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.
Installation BACK PANEL PORTS The back panel has the following ports: Parallel (LPT1) RJ45 PS2_MS Line-In Line-Out Microphone VGA Out PS2_KB USB S-Video RCA / SPDIF COM1 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 ports. USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Pin Signal Description 1 2 3 4 VCC -DATA +DATA GND +5V Negative data channel Positive data channel Ground 1 2 3 4 RJ45 10/100 NIC Port The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 port for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN port.
Installation Parallel Port: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female connector for LPT (parallel port). A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) modes.
Chapter 2 Serial Ports: COM1 The mainboard offers two 9-pin male Serial Port connectors COM1. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to these ports.
Installation CONNECTORS Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drive, CDROM, LS-120 and other devices. These connectors utilize the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE 1 IDE 2 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
Chapter 2 Case Connector: 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 Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 PWR LED+ PWR LED+ PWR LEDSPEAKER+ NC NC SPEAKERNC 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 HDD LED+ HDD LEDPW_BN+ PW_BNRESET+ RESETSLED+ SLED- 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.
Installation Fast IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR This connector allows you to connect an IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to activate the IR function. Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 VCC IRRX1 IRRX GND IRTX Consumer Infrared Module, PS2 Header: CIR / EXT_KBMS When the leader is not in use, please short pin 3&5, pin 4&6, pin 7&9, and pin 8&10.
Chapter 2 USB pin-header: USB3/4 The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin-header connector, allowing up to 2 additional USB ports. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto this pin-header. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 VCC USB2USB2+ GND NC 2 4 6 8 10 VCC USB3USB3+ GND GND 2 10 1 9 USB 3/4 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.
Installation FireWire: IEEE1394 FireWire is a serial I/O interface that provides you fast data transfer rates. There are 2 FireWire ports available. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 TPA0+ GND TPB0+ 1394_VDD GND 2 4 6 8 10 TPA0GNF TPB01394_VDD - 1394_1 1394_2 2 1 2 1 9 COM2 COM2: The Second Serial Port COM2 is a pin header for second serial port.
Chapter 2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD The floppy disk drive connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M. 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. CD Audio Connector: CD_IN This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector.
Installation I²C Connector: I²C This is for connecting an I²C device. Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 +3.3V +3.3V EL-ON SMBCK SMBDT GND 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.
Chapter 2 LVDS Module Connector: LVDS (Optional) This connector allows you to connect to a LVDS module. 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.
Installation JUMPERS 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: 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.
CHAPTER 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives a detailed explanation of each BIOS setup functions.
Chapter 3 ENTERING SETUP Power on the computer and press Delete during the beginning of the boot sequence 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 the right view) appears on the left of certain fields, this means a submenu is available. The sub-menu contains additional options.
Chapter 3 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 Drive A/B Set the type of floppy drive installed. Settings: None, 360K (5.25 in.), 1.2M (5.25 in.), 720K (3.5 in.), 1.44M (3.5 in.), 2.88M (3.5 in.
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 incorrect information in this category. Select Auto whenever possible. If you select Manual, make sure the information is from your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer. IDE The name of this menu item will match the name of the menu.
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. Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 SCSI The system will boot from first HDD. CD-ROM The system will boot from CD-ROM. HDD-1 The system will boot from second HDD. HDD-2 The system will boot from third HDD. HDD-3 The system will boot from fourth HDD. ZIP100 The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.
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. Caution: 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 Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system. Settings: CRT, TV, CRT+TV, LCD and CRT+LCD Panel Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system. Settings: 1600x1200, 1400.1050, 1280, 1024, 1280x768, 1024x768, 800x600 and 640x480 TV Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the 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 AC’97 Audio Auto 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; otherwise, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to an audio device. Settings: Auto and Disabled MC97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used.
BIOS Setup SuperIO Device Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select Enabled when you have installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabled, Disabled 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 Function Activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware (i.e. Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP) select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled ACPI Suspend Type Set the power saving mode for ACPI function.
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.
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 & FDD Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor hard disks and floppy drives activities.
Chapter 3 PS2KB Wakeup from suspend 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. Settings: Disabled and Enabled PowerOn by PCI Card Decide whether or not any PCI card can power up the system or resume 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 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 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ.
Chapter 3 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.
BIOS Setup FREQUENCY / VOLTAGE CONTROL DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: 66 MHz, 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.
Chapter 3 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”.
BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 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.
BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 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. To clear a set password, just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password.
BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 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.
BIOS Setup 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.
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CHAPTER 4 Driver 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 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 the driver utilities and software for enhancing the performance of the mainboard. Please check that you have this CD in your retail box. If the CD is missing from the retail box, please contact the local dealer for the CD. Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. Please visit our website (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 ATA-capable 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 VI
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APPENDIX A Smart 5.1 This chapter gives you a brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled.
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 function, 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 need to connect your speakers to the audio jacks as shown below. Parallel (LPT1) RJ45 PS2_MS Line-In Line-Out Microphone PS2_KB VGA Out USB S-Video RCA / SPDIF COM1 2-Channel 6-Channel Line-In Rear (L/R) Line-Out Front (L/R) Microphone Center/Sub Following the system setup, users need to install software for playing DVD. Currently the two main DVD-playing applications are WIN-DVD v4.0 and Power DVD XP v4.0.
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.
