VIA User’s Manual VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard Version 1.
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Safety Instructions 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.
Box Contents This VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard package should contain the following items: • 1 x VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard • 1 x User’s manual • 1 x ATA-33/66/100 Hard drive ribbon cable • 1 x Floppy ribbon cable • 1 x Combo Module (2 port USB 2.
Contents Specifications ......................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications................................................ 1-2 Mainboard Layout............................................................ 1-4 Connectors Guide ............................................................ 1-5 Installation ............................................................. 2-1 CPU .................................................................................
COM2: The Second Serial Port ...................................... 2-14 Chassis Intrusion Connector: CI...................................... 2-15 CD-In Connector: CD_IN ............................................... 2-16 I2C Connector: I2C .......................................................... 2-16 Front Audio Connector: F_Audio .................................... 2-17 LVDS Module Connector: LVDS (Optional) ................... 2-17 Jumpers............................................................
Software Setup ...................................................... 4-1 Driver Utilities CD Content ............................................. 4-2 Getting Started ................................................................. 4-2 Running the Driver Utilities CD ..................................... 4-2 CD Content ...................................................................... 4-2 Appendix ................................................................ 5-1 Smart 5.
Specifications 1 Specifications The ultra-compact and highly intergrated 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.
Chapter 1 Specifications 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 CastleRock graphics with MPEG-2 decoder Audio • VT1616 six channel AC’97 Codec • 3 Audio jacks: Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in; switched to 6-channel output during 6-channel operations with Smart 5.
Specifications TV-Out • VIA VT1622/M (Macrovision) TV-Out Controller • Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600, and 1024 x 768 NTSC/PAL TV 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 / Sys Fan / FAN3 • System intrusion connector • 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;
Chapter 1 Layout Top: Line-In Middle: Line-Out Bottom: Mic Top: Parallel port Bottom: S-Video / Composite COM1 Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard CRT (VGA) SPDIF_SEL F_Audio CD_IN 1394_1 Top: RJ45 Bottom: USB ports I2C COM2 CI FDD IR SYSFAN 1394_2 CIR USB 3/4 LVDS ATXPWR CLEAR_CMOS WOL FAN3 DIMM F_PANEL IDE2 IDE1 VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard 1-4 CPUFAN
Specifications Connectors Guide Component SYSFAN/CPUFAN/FAN3 DIMM ATX Power Connector PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard LPT Connector USB 1, USB 2 RJ-45 NIC Port COM Port Line Out Line In Mic In S-Video S/PDIF_SEL VGA Out IDE 1, IDE 2 F_Panel IR CIR USB_3/4 WOL FireWire COM2 CI FDD CD_IN I2C F_Audio LVDS Clear_CMOS S/PDIF_SEL PCI Slot Function Fan power connectors DIMM slot Connecting ATX power supply Mouse connector Keyboard connector Parallel port connector Connecting to USB devices Connecting to a LAN Serial po
Hardware Setup 2 Installation This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While installing, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. Some components can be damaged if installed incorrectly. If possible, use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. The components can be damaged by static electricity.
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 sensor.
Hardware Setup 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 below. CPU Heatsink WARNING! Overclocking 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 Installation The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one 184-pin DIMM slot for DDR266 SDRAM memory modules. DIMM 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.
Hardware Setup Available DDR SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the mainboard.
Chapter 2 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 plugs of the power supply are inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are correctly aligned. Then, push down the power supply plug firmly into the connector.
Hardware Setup Back Panel The back panel of the VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard contains the following connectors: LPT Connector RJ-45 Port PS/2 Mouse Line In Line Out Mic In PS/2 Keyboard COM Port S-Video Port RCA Video or S / P DIF Port CRT Connector USB Ports Mouse Connector: JMS1 Keyboard Connector: JKB1 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.
Chapter 2 USB Port Connectors The mainboard provides 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (plus 1 pin-headers for up to 2 additional USB 2.0 connections). USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Pin Definition 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5. 6. 7. 8.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 The mainboard offers one 9-pin male Serial Port connector (COM 1) . You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to this port. Pin Definition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-Pin Male DIN Connectors PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Chapter 2 Connectors The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard provides the following 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.
Hardware Setup Case Connectors: F_PANEL The connector block F_PANEL allow you to connect to the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, HDD LED and SLED on the case. PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 PW_LED+ 2 HD_LED+ 3 PW_LED+ 4 HD_LED- 5 PW_LED- 6 PW_BN+ 7 SPEAKER+ 8 PW_BN- 9 NC 10 RST_SW+ 11 NC 12 RST_SW- 13 SPEAKER- 14 SLP_LED+ 15 NC 16 SLP_LED- 2 F_PANEL 16 15 1 Power Button (PW_BN) Connect to a 2-pin switch button. Pressing this button will turn the system power on or off.
Chapter 2 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 Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 VCC IRRX 1 IRRX GND IRTX 1 5 IR Consumer Infrared Module / PS2 Header: CIR / EXT_KBMS When the header is not in use, please short pin 3&5, pin 4&6, pin 7&9, and pin 8&10.
Hardware Setup 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 pinheader. USB 3/4 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB2- 4 USB3- 5 USB2+ 6 USB3+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 NC 10 GND 1 2 USB 3/4 9 10 Wake-On LAN Connector: WOL This connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function.
Chapter 2 FireWire: IEEE1394 FireWire is a serial I/O interface that provides you fast data transfer rates. There are 2 FireWire ports available. 1 2 9 1 2 9 1394_X Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 TPA0+ 2 TPA0- 3 GND 4 GNF 5 TPB0+ 6 TPB0- 7 1394_VDD 8 1394_VDD 9 GND COM2: The Second Serial Port COM2 is a pin header for second serial port. 1 2 9 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector: CI This connector is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. It requires a chassis intrusion sensor or on a chassis. If any chassis component is moved, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this connector to record a chassis intrusion event. CI 1 CHASSIS GND 2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD The standard floppy disk drive connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1. 44M, and 2.88M.
Chapter 2 CD-In Connector: CD_IN This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector. CD_IN CD_L CD_GND CD_R I2C Connector: I2C This is for connecting a I2C device. 1 6 PIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.
Hardware Setup Front Audio Connector: F_Audio This connector allows you to connect audio jacks on front panel for convenient connection and control of audio devices. Note: 1. When the front audio board is not in use, use the mini jumper to connect pin 5&6 and pin 9&10 (default). 2. When the front audio board is in use, remove the mini jumper.
Chapter 2 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 Jumper: 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).
Hardware Setup Slots PCI Slot 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.
BIOS Setup 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives you detailed explaination of BIOS setup functions.
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press DEL 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 After entering the BIOS setup menu, the Main Menu appears. Main Menu The main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys (LK) 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) on the left of field, this means a sub-menu is available. The 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 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 PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set supervisor password. Set User Password Use this menu to set user password.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and use the or keys to select the value you desire for each item. 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. Available options are None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.
BIOS Setup No Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key System does not halt for any error. System halts for all errors (except keyboard error). System halts for all errors (except diskette error). System halts for all errors (except disk/keyboard error) IDE Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/Slave Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
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 a warning message will be displayed. 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. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
BIOS Setup 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 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. The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive. The system will boot from USB floppy drive. The system will boot from USB ZIP drive. The system will boot from USB CDROM. The system will boot from USB HDD.
Chapter 3 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. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000. Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for display 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 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 Set the device you want to use for displaying. Settings: CRT and TV. TV Type Set the TV type you would like to use. Settings: NTSC and PAL. CPU Direct Access FB Eable CPU direct access frame buffer. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
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: Disabled, Enabled. 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 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; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device. Setting options: Auto and Disabled. MC97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used.
BIOS Setup SuperIO Device Press 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 and 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 SPP : EPP : ECP : ECP + EPP: Standard Parallel Port Enhanced Parallel Port Extended Capability Port Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port EPP Mode Select Select the Enhance Parallel Port mode. Settings: EPP1.9 and EPP1.7. ECP Mode Use DMA ECP utilises a DMA channel. This field is only available if Parallel Port Mode is set to “ECP”. Select DMA channel for ECP use. Settings: 1 and 3.
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 Interface) 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: Disable and 1/ 2/4/6/8/10/20/30/40 min and 1 hr. 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 - The screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode.
BIOS Setup Peripheral Activities Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: VGAEvent 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 activties.
Chapter 3 PS2KB Wakeup from suspend Select which “Hot-Key” is used 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 the USB devices can wake the system from suspend state. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PowerOn by PCI Card Decide whether or not a PCI card can power up the system or resume it from suspend state.
BIOS Setup IRQs Activities Press 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 and 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). Other cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows® 95 or 98/98SE. When set to No, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards.
BIOS Setup IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press 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. Settings: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request. Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
Chapter 3 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Current CPU Temp, CPU Fan Speed, System Fan Speed, +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU Vcore. These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: By SPD, 100MHz and 133MHz. DRAM Timing This setting determines whether DRAM timing is configured by reading the contents of the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module. Selecting Yes makes SDRAM Cycle Length and Bank Interleave automatically determined by BIOS according to the configurations on the SPD. Settings: Manual and By SPD.
Chapter 3 Active to Precharge (Tras) Set the time from active back to precharge state. Settings: 5T and 6T. Active to CMD (Trcd) Set the time from active state to command state. Settings: 2T and 3T. DRAM Command Rate This setting controls the DRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows DRAM signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting 2T makes DRAM signal controller run at 2T rate. 1T is faster than 2T. Settings: 2T Command and 1T Command.
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 the most stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘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: Pressing ‘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 . 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 . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Chapter 3 About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menus.
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: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “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: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
Driver Setup 4 Software Setup This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard drivers and applications. It consists of the following topic: Driver Utilities CD Content 4-2 Note: 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 CD Content Getting Started The VIA EPIA-M 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 gift box. If the CD is missing in your gift box, please contact your local dealer for the CD. Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. Please visit VIA’s website (http://www.viamainboard.
Driver Setup 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 VIA Power Management
Appendix 5 Appendix This chapter gives you brief descriptions of how Smart 5.1 is enabled. It consists of the following topics: Smart 5.
Chapter 5 Smart 5.1 - 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.
Appendix 3. Choose [5.1 surround sound speakers] to support the 6 channel function.
Chapter 5 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].
Appendix 3. Then [Front Speaker] panel displays [Advanced] button and press it. 4. Check the item [Smart5.1 Enable] in the panel below.
Chapter 5 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. Rear L/R Front L/R 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. Both of them are able to support 5.1 channel. Please follow the instructions below to do the proper settings for Smart 5.1. WIN-DVD v4.0 1.
Appendix 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.
Chapter 5 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.
