VIA User’s Manual VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard 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 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 Mini-ITX Mainboard package should contain the following items: • 1 x VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard • 1 x User’s manual • 1 x ATA-33/66/100 Hard drive ribbon cables • 1 x Driver Utilities CD • 1 x I/O Bracket v
Contents 1. Specifications .......................................... 1-1 Specifications ........................................................ 1-2 Layout .................................................................... 1-4 Connectors Guide .................................................. 1-5 2. Installation ................................................ 2-1 CPU ....................................................................... 2-2 Memory Installation .......................................
4. Software Setup ........................................ 4-1 VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers ....................... 4-2 VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver ...................... 4-12 VIA Audio Driver ................................................... 4-14 VIA Network Driver ............................................... 4-15 VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver ...........................
Specifications 1. Specifications The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc as part of the company’s open industry-wide Total Connectivity initiative. The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems.
Chapter 1 Specifications CPU • Embedded VIA Processor • Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA) • Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memory Chipset • VIA 8601A North Bridge • VT8231 South Bridge Graphics • Integrated Trident Blade 3D graphics core Audio • VT1612A AC’97 Codec • 3 Audio jacks: Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in Main Memory • 2 x PC100/133 DIMM slots.
Specifications TV-Out • VIA VT1621 TV-Out Controller • Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600 NTSC/PAL TV • S-Video or RCA Video output I/O Ports • 1 PS2 Mouse connenctor • 1 PS2 Keyboard connector • 1 15-pin External Monitor connector • 1 16C550 compliant serial port • 1 EPP/ECP complaint parallel port • 1 FIR port jumper pin • 1 CIR jumper pin Power • Supports ATX type power supply 1-3
Chapter 1 Layout VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard (Note: Onboard DOC is optional) 1-4
Specifications Connectors Guide Component Fan 1, Fan 2 DIMM1, DIMM2 ATX Power Connector PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard LPT Connector RJ-45 Port COM Port Line Out Line In Mic In USB 0, USB 1 RCA Video or S/P DIF S-Video CRT connector IDE 1, IDE 2 J3 J7 J5 J6 J8 J9 J12 J10 J13 J2 J1 J4 J11 PCI Slot Function Fan power connectors DIMM slot Connecting ATX power supply Mouse connector Keyboard connector Parallel port connector Connecting to a LAN COM port connector Connecting Headphones/Speakers Connecting an audio d
Hardware Setup 2. Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installating, 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 Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3TM E-Series Processor. Two fan connectors (Fan 1 & Fan 2) are provided on the mainboard, alllowing for the connection of a CPU fan and an additional system case fan. The VIA C3TM E-Series Processor With low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the embedded VIA C3TM E-Series requires only a small fan to guarantee performance and reliability.
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 Mini-ITX Mainboard provides two 168-pin DIMM slots for PC 100/133 SDRAM memory modules. To operate properly, at least one module must be installed. DIMM 1 & DIMM 2 SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1.) Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards. 2.) Align the SDRAM module with the corresponding notches on the DIMM slot. The modules will only fit if placed in the correct position. 2.
Hardware Setup Available SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available SDRAM configurations on the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard.
Chapter 2 Power Supply The VIA EPIA 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 Mini-ITX Mainboard contains the following connectors: PS/2 Mouse LPT Connector PS/2 Keyboard CRT Connector RJ-45 Port S-Video Port USB Ports RCA Video or S / P DIF Port COM Port Line Line Mic Out In In (Audio Connectors) PS/2 Mouse You can connect a PS/2 mouse directly to this standard PS/2 mouse connector. PS/2 Keyboard The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard connector for connecting a PS/2 keyboard.
Chapter 2 COM Port The mainboard provides a 9-pin male serial port connector for connecting a serial mouse or other serial devices. Audio Connectors Line Out is a connector for speakers or headphones. Line In is used for an external CD player, tape player, or other audio devices. Mic In is a connector for microphones. USB Ports The two Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 0 & USB 1) are for attaching any USB 1.1 compliant devices such as a keyboard, mouse or digital camera.
Hardware Setup Connectors The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides the following connectors: IDE Connectors The two PCI IDE connectors (IDE 1 & IDE 2) support Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100 modes. IDE 1 is the primary IDE connector and IDE 2 is the secondary IDE connector. Both IDE 1 and IDE2 can connect a master and a slave drive, allowing a maximum of four seperate devices, such as a HDD, CDROM or CD-RW, to be connected. Also, a Disk on Module can be connected directly to one of the IDE connectors.
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connectors (J3) The J3 front panel connectors allow you to connect the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED and HDD LED to the system case. 1 2 HDD LED Power LED Power Switch Reset 11 12 CD-ROM Line In Connector (J7) The J7 internal CD-ROM Line In Connector allows you to connect and receive audio input from a device such as a CD-ROM.
Hardware Setup FIR Module Connector (J5) The FIR Module Connector (J5) allows you to connect a Fast Infrared standard module. This is not for standard FIR module, for reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc. 1 CIR Module Connector (J6) The CIR Module Connector (J6) allows you to connect a Consumer Infrared standard module. This is not for standard CIR module, for reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc.
Chapter 2 Wake On Modem Connector (J8) This connector (J8) allows you to connect to a modem with the Wake On Modem function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem. 1 USB Port 2 & 3 Connector (J9) This connector (J9) allows you to connect an additional two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, in case the two USB ports on the back panel are not sufficient. To utilize the additional two USB connections you need to connect a 2 port USB module to the J9 connector.
Hardware Setup Video In Connector and PCI Riser Card Connector (J12) The Video In Connector (right part of J12, see diagram below) allows you to connect an external video source. The PCI Riser Card Connector (left part of J12, see diagram below) allows you to connect a PCI Riser Card module. These connectors are not for standard Video In and PCI Riser Card module, for reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc.
Chapter 2 Jumpers The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides a series of jumpers to set the computer’s functions. This section explains the functions of all the mainboard settings. Clear CMOS (J10) The Clear CMOS jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory of system parameter settings. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.
Hardware Setup Host Frequency Select (J13) This jumper can be used to select the host frequency bus speed of the mainboard. The three available options are 66MHz, 100MHz and 133MHz. J13 Host Frequency Select 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 Auto Reboot Function Setting (J2) This jumper enables or disables the Auto Reboot Function Setting. When enabled, the system will automatically reboot in the event of sudden power outage. 1 1-2: Disable 2-3: Enable CPU Strapping Function Setting (J1) This jumper enables or disables the CPU Strapping Function Setting.
Hardware Setup DOC BIOS Select (J4) This jumper enables or disables the Disk on Chip (DOC) BIOS Select Function. The DOC function is not a standard option on this mainboard and is a manufacturing option only. Therefore the DOC function may not be present on the mainboard you have purchased. 1 1-2: Disable 2-3: Enable RCA Video or S/P DIF Select (J11) This jumper selects either RCA Video or S/P DIF as the enabled function on the dual purpose port.
Chapter 2 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. For two PCI slot solution, a PCI Riser Card module can be used. For reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc.
Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) is the mechanism for devices to request services from the microprocessor.
BIOS Setup 3. BIOS Setup This chapter gives detailed explaination of the 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. A 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 window on the right) on the left of a field, this means a sub-menu is available. The sub-menu contains additional options.
Chapter 3 The Main Menu The Main Menu contains eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. 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. 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. Save & Exit Setup Save BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
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 1994 to 2079. Time The time format is . Video Set the video mode. Available options are EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80 and Mono.
BIOS Setup All, But Diskette error). All, But Disk/Key error) System halts for all errors (except diskette System halts for all errors (except disk/KB 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. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. Select Auto whenever possible.
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 Internal Cache Enable the CPU Internal Cache. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. External Cache Enable the CPU L2 Cache. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
BIOS Setup 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. The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive. The system will boot from USB floppy drive. The system will boot from USB ZIP drive.
Chapter 3 Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Setup Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. System A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Select the OS type used. Settings: Non-OS2 and OS2. Video BIOS Shadow Enable shadow for the Video BIOS. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
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. Memory Hole Select whether to have a memory hole at 15M to 16M area. Settings: Disabled and 15M-16M. System BIOS Cacheable Cache the System Bios. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Video RAM Cacheable Cache the Video RAM. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. TV Standard Set the TV Standard of the TV output.
Chapter 3 DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DRAM Clock Set the DRAM Clock. Settings: Host CLK, HCLK-33M and By Auto. DRAM Timing By SPD Set DRAM Timing by SPD. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. SDRAM Cycle Length Set the SDRAM Cycle Length. Settings: 3 and 2. Bank Interleave Set the Bank Interleave mode. Settings: Disabled, 2 Bank and 4 Bank.
BIOS Setup AGP & P2P Bridge Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: AGP Aperture Size Set the AGP Aperture Size. Settings: 256M, 128M, 64M, 32M, 16M, 8M and 4M. AGP Master 1 WS Write Set the AGP Master 1 WS Write. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. AGP Master 1 WS Read Set the AGP Master 1 WS Read. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 CPU & PCI Bus Control Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: P2C/C2P Concurrency Set the P2C/C2P Concurrency. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Fast R-W Turn Around Set the Fast R-W Turn Around. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. CPU to PCI Write Buffer Set the CPU to PCI Write Buffer. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PCI Dynamic Bursting Set the PCI Dynamic Bursting. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PCI Master 0 WS Write Set the PCI Master 0 WS Write.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Init Display First This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings: PCI Slot and AGP. Frame Buffer Size This setting specifies the frame buffer size. Settings: 2M, 4M and 8M. OnChip USB Set the state of the OnChip USB. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. USB Keyboard Support This setting specifies whether it is neccessay for BIOS to provide support for USB Keyboard. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 VIA OnChip IDE Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. Settings: Disabled and 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.
BIOS Setup Primary Master/Slave UDMA These settings specifies the UDMA mode for Primary Master/Slave IDE devices. Settings: Disabled and Auto. Secondary Master/Slave UDMA These settings specifies the UDMA mode for Secondary Master/ Slave IDE devices. Settings: Disabled and Auto. VIA OnChip PCI Device Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: VIA-3058 AC97 Audio Set the VIA-3058 AC97 Audio codec. Auto - automatically detect the presence of audio codec.
Chapter 3 SB I/O Base Address Set Sound Blaster I/O base address. Settings: 220H, 240H, 260H and 280H. SB IRQ Select Select the Sound Blaster IRQ. Settings: IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9 and IRQ10. SB DMA Select Select the Sound Blaster DMA channel. Settings: DMA 0, DMA 1, DMA 2 and DMA 3. MPU-401 Set the MPU-401 option. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. MPU-401 I/O Address Set the MPU-401 I/O Address. Settings: 300-303H, 310-313H, 320323H and 330-333H. Game Port (200-207H) Set the game port at address (200-207H).
BIOS Setup Onboard FDD Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select “Enabled” when you have installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1 Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port 1. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 and Auto. Onboard Parallel Port This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
Chapter 3 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.
BIOS Setup 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. Suspend -> Off - The screen is turned off when system enters power saving mode. Video Off Method Select the method of turning video off. Settings: Blank Screen, V/H SYNC + Blank and DPMS Support. Modem Use IRQ Select the IRQ use by modem.
Chapter 3 Power Management Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Power Management Set the power management function to preset options or user define parameters. Min Saving - minimal power saving, provide the optimal performance. Max Saving - minimal power consumption. Settings: User Define, Min Saving and Max Saving. HDD Power Down The HDD power down timer. Settings: Disable, 1 ~ 15Min. Doze Mode Set the doze mode.
BIOS Setup Wake Up Events Press to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PS2 KB Wakeup from S3 Decide whether to enable PS2 Keyboard wakeup function. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PS2 Mouse Wakeup from S3 Decide whether to enable PS2 Mouse wakeup function. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. USB Resume from S3 Decide whether or not the USB devices can wake the system from S3. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 HDD & FDD Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor hard disks and floppy drives activties. Settings: Off and On. PCI Master Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor PCI master activties. Settings: Off and On. PowerOn by PCI Card Decide whether or not a PCI card can power up the system or resume it from suspend state. Such PCI cards include LAN, onboard USB ports, etc. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
BIOS Setup IRQs Activities Monitoring 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. 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 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 Resource Controlled By The BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Choose “Auto(ESCD)” if unsure, the BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields. The settings: Auto (ESCD) and Manual. 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.
Chapter 3 DMA 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. Resources list DMA 0/1/3/5/6/7 for users to set each DMA channel type. Settings: PCI/ISA PnP For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Legacy ISA For Legacy ISA device.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. CPU Fan Speed, CPU Fan 2 Speed, 12V, 5V, 2.5V, Vcore and Internal VCC. These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as fan speed.
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 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.
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: Pressing “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 . 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.
BIOS Setup Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup. 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.
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: 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.
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: 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.
Software Setup 4. Software Setup This chapter gives you detailed instructions on setup of motherboard drivers and applications. It consists of the following topics: VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver VIA Audio Driver VIA Network Driver VIA Fast InfraRed Driver 4-2 4-12 4-14 4-15 4-30 Note: You must install VIA 4in1 chipset driver first before installing other drivers like audio or VGA drivers.
Chapter 4 VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers The VIA PLE133 chipset is a highly integrated, cost-effective and energy efficient SMA chipset. Featuring the Apollo PLE133 graphics controller with highly integrated display control device that includes a video accelerator with advanced DVD video and TV output capability. System Requirements Monitor VGA Support, minimum 640 x 480 resolution Operating system Windows ® 95/98/98SE, Windows ® NT3.51 or 4.
Software Setup 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options. Select Normally Install to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Install to install the drivers automatically. Click Next to continue, for Quickly Install users please go to step 9. 7. The screen shows two drivers: VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver VIA INF Driver Please select the driver and click Next to continue.
Chapter 4 8. The screen now should show one driver: Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver. Please select the driver and click on Next to continue. 9. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Software Setup 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA Chipset Drivers option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options.
Chapter 4 8. Select Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Install AGP 4X/133 driver and click Next to continue. 10. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Software Setup 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA Chipset Drivers option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed.
Chapter 4 6. The screen now will show two installation options. Select Normally Install to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Install to install the drivers automatically. Click Next to continue, for Quickly Install users please go to step 12. 7. The screen will now show four drivers: VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver. AGP VxD Driver. IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. VIA INF Driver. Please select all four drivers and click Next to continue.
Software Setup 8. Select Install VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue. 11. Select Install VIA IRQ Routing Miniport Driver and click Next to continue. 12. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows ME 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install VIA Chipset Drivers option to install the VIA Service Pack 4. 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options.
Software Setup 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue. 11. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver VGA driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click on the Install Integrated VGA Driver option. . 4. Install VIA Tech KLE/PLE Display Driver.
Software Setup 5. After the VGA driver is properly installed, please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” And click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
Chapter 4 VIA Audio Driver Audio driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD disc into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3. On the setup screen click the Install VIA Audio Driver. 4. Select Install driver. Click Next to continue. 5. After the audio driver is installed, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”.
Software Setup VIA Network Driver Network driver installation for Windows XP 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab. And click the “Device Manager” button.
Chapter 4 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties” window, select “Update Driver” button.
Software Setup 5. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue. 6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” and click “Next” button to continue.
Chapter 4 7. Select “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” for driver and click “Have Disk...” to find driver location. 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “OK” to continue.
Software Setup 9. Find the suitable device “VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” from the location E:\Drivers\LAN, and click “Next” button to continue. 10. Complete upgrading the driver and click “Finish” to close wizard.
Chapter 4 Network driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and click the “Start”, “Setting” and “Control Panel” sequentially. And double click “System”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab (left click the tab), then click the “Device Manager” button.
Software Setup 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Ethernet controller” and click right mouse button, and select the “Properties”. 4. In the “Ethernet Controller Properties” window. Select “Reinstall Driver” button. 5. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue.
Chapter 4 6. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 7. Select “Specify a location” for driver and click “Next” to continue.
Software Setup 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “OK” to continue. 9. Find the suitable driver from the location “E:\Drivers\LAN”, and click “Next” to continue. 10. Completing the Upgrade Device Driver and click “Finish” to close wizard.
Chapter 4 Network driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Move mouse pointer to “Properties” item and left click it. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Controller” and click the “Properties” button.
Software Setup 3. In the “PCI Ethernet Controller Properties” window, click the “Reinstall Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked, then click “Next” to continue. 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” item and click “Next” to continue.
Chapter 4 6. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “Next” to continue. 7. Completing the Upgrade Device Driver and click “Finish” to close wizard.
Software Setup Network driver installation for Windows ME 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Move mouse pointer to “Properties” item and left click it. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” and click the “Properties” button.
Chapter 4 3. In the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties” window, select the “Driver” tab and click the “Update Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Specify the location of the driver [Advanced]” and click “Next” to continue.
Software Setup 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and use “Browse” button to specify a location: E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “Next” to continue. 6. Select “The updated driver [Recommended] VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” to update new driver. Then click “Next” to continue. 7. Click “Next” of the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog. 8. Then click “Finish” of the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog.
Chapter 4 VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows XP 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab. And click the “Device Manager” button.
Software Setup 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller Properties” window, select “Update Driver” button.
Chapter 4 5. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue. 6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” and click “Next” button to continue.
Software Setup 7. Select “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” for driver and click “Have Disk...” to find driver location. 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WINXP”. Then click “OK” to continue.
Chapter 4 9. Find the suitable device “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” from the location, and click “Next” button to continue. 10. Complete upgrading the driver and click “Finish” to close wizard.
Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab. And click the “Device Manager” button.
Chapter 4 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Unknown device” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “Unknown device Properties” window, select “Reinstall Driver” button. 5. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Click “Next” to continue.
Software Setup 6. Select “Search for suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 7. Select “Specify a location” for driver. Then click “Next” to continue.
Chapter 4 8. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in supplied CD under “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WIN2000”. Click “OK” to continue. 9. Find the suitable driver from the location and click “Next” to continue. 10. Completing the “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” and click “Finish” to close wizard.
Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Control” and click the “Properties” button. 3. In the “Unknown Device Properties” window. Select “General” tab and click the “Reinstall Driver” button.
Chapter 4 4. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” is invoked and click “Next” to continue. 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 6. Specify the location of the driver by clicking on “Browse” button. The location should be “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WIN98SE”. Then click the “Next” button. 7. Click “Next” in the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog. 8. Click “Finish” to close wizard and complete the driver installation.
Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows ME 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Control” and click the “Properties” button. 3. In the “Unknown Device Properties” window. Select “General” tab and click the “Reinstall Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked.
Chapter 4 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and click “Browse” to set the location to CD-ROM drive under directory “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WINME”. Click “Next” to continue. 6. Click “Next” in the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog. 8. Click “Finish” to close wizard and complete the driver installation.
