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USER MANUAL

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USER MANUAL VB8004 Mini-ITX Mainboard 1.
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Copyright Copyright © 2011 VIA Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of VIA Technologies, Incorporated. Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
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Battery Recycling and Disposal Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product. Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery. Do not attempt to force open the battery. Do not discard used batteries with regular trash. Discard used batteries according to local regulations. Safety Precautions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Box Contents and Ordering Information VB8004VB8004-16X SKU 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano X2 1.6 GHz processor) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Driver CD 1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional) VB8004VB8004-16XS SKU 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano X2 1.6 GHz processor) 1 x VB8004-A daughter board 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Driver CD 1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional) VB8004VB8004-16S SKU 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual VB8004VB8004-12E SKU 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano 1.2 GHz processor) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Driver CD 1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional) Note: The VB8004-16S and VB8004-16XS SKU are only for project base and not for a standard Stock-keeping Unit.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Table of Contents 1. Product Overview ................................................................ ................................................................................................ ................................................................ 1 1.1. Key Features and Benefits........................................................................... 2 1.1.1. VIA Nano™ X2 / Nano™ Processor .................................................. 2 1.1.2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.9. 2.2.10. 2.2.11. 2.2.12. 2.2.13. Audio Pin Header.................................................................................. 30 Digital I/O Pin Header.......................................................................... 31 Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header .............................................. 32 SPI Pin Header ....................................................................................... 33 LVDS panel connector................................
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5. Advanced Settings ..................................................................................... 57 6.5.1. CPU Configuration ................................................................................ 58 6.5.2. SATA Configuration.............................................................................. 59 6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration ......................................................................... 61 6.5.4. Hardware Health Configuration ..............
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.1.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)................................... 89 B.1.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............................................................ 90 B.1.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie ............................ 90 B.1.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie ............................... 90 B.1.5. Idle at Windows XP.................................................................................... 90 B.1.6.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.4.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie ............................... 99 B.4.5. Idle at Windows XP.................................................................................... 99 B.4.6. Suspend S1 ................................................................................................... 99 B.4.7. Suspend S3 ................................................................................................... 99 B.4.8. Suspend S4 ........................
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VB8004 User Manual Manual List of Tables Table 1: DC-in coaxial connector specifications ..................................................... 14 Table 2: PS/2 port pinout .............................................................................................. 15 Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout ........................................................................ 16 Table 4: USB 2.0 port pinout........................................................................................
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VB8004 User Manual Manual List of Figures Figure 1: VB8004 mainboard top view layout ............................................................ 7 Figure 2: VB8004 mainboard bottom view layout..................................................... 8 Figure 3: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-16 SKU) ...................... 9 Figure 4: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-12E SKU) .................... 9 Figure 5: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard I/O...........................................
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 32: Clear CMOS jumper .................................................................................... 35 Figure 33: Voltage select jumper (J1) for COM port.............................................. 36 Figure 34: Voltage select jumper (J2) for COM connector................................... 37 Figure 35: Panel and backlight power select jumper (J3) ..................................... 38 Figure 36: DDR3 SODIMM memory slot...........................................
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 65: Illustration of Boot Settings screen.......................................................... 77 Figure 66: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration............................................. 77 Figure 67: Illustration of Boot Device Priority........................................................... 79 Figure 68: Illustration of Security Settings screen.................................................... 80 Figure 69: Illustration of Exit Options screen .........
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1. Product Overview The VIA VB8004 Mini-ITX mainboard is a highly integrated x86 mainboard optimized for systems in ultra-thin embedded, industrial and multimedia applications. The mainboard is based on the low power VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset that features the VIA Chrome9™ HC DX9 with 2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for rich digital media performance. The VIA VB8004 has one expansion I/O daughter board called VB8004-A.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1.1. Key Features and Benefits 1.1.1. VIA Nano™ X2 / Nano™ Processor The VIA Nano X2 and VIA Nano are 64-bit superscalar x86 processors based on a 40 nanometer and 65 nanometer process technology respectively. Packed into an ultra compact NanoBGA2 package (measuring 21mm x 21mm), it delivers an energy-efficient yet powerful performance, with cool and quiet operation.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual VB8004-A daughter board has a Mini PCI Express slot to support an optional WLAN or 3G/4G module.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor  VIA Nano X2 40nm processor 1 2 1.6 GHz VIA Nano X2 (for VB8004-16X SKU and VB8004-16XS SKU )  VIA Nano E-Series 65nm processor 3 4 1.6 GHz VIA Nano (for VB8004-16S SKU and VB8004-16 SKU ) 5 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Onboard I/O Connectors  4 x USB 2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Power  DC-in 12V System Monitoring & Management  Wake-on-LAN  Keyboard Power-on  Timer Power-on  System power management  AC power failure recovery  WatchDog Timer Operating Conditions  Operating Temperature Temperature 0°C up to 50°C  Operating Humidity 0% up to 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing) Form Factor  Mini-ITX (6-layer)  17 cm x 17 cm Compliance  CE  FCC  BSMI  RoHS Notes Notes: 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1.3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 2: VB8004 mainboard bottom view layout 8
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1.4.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 5: Dimension Dimensions sions of the VB8004 mainboard I/O Figure 6: Dimensions Dimensions of the VB8004 VB8004 with VB8004VB8004-A daughter board I/O 10
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 1.5.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2. I/O Interface The VIA VB8004 mainboard has a wide selection of interfaces integrated into the board. It includes a selection of frequently used ports as part of the external I/O coastline. 2.1. External I/O Ports Figure 9: I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard Figure 10: 10: I/O I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004VB8004-A daughter board Note: The VB8004-A daughter board is supported only in VB8004-16XS and VB8004-16S SKU.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.1. DC-in Jack The VB8004 mainboard comes with a DC-in coaxial power connector. The specifications of the DC coaxial power connector are shown below Figure 11: 11: DCDC-in coaxial connector Physical Specifications Outer Diameter 6.50 mm Inner Diameter 2.00 mm Barrel Depth 8.80 mm Electrical Specifications Input Voltage 12 V Input Current 5.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.2. PS/2 Port The mainboard provides two PS/2 ports. The green PS/2 port is used to attach a PS/2 mouse while the purple PS/2 port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.3. GigaLAN Port The integrated 8-pin Gigabit Ethernet port is using an 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector (commonly referred to as RJ45). The pinout of the Gigabit Ethernet port is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.4. USB 2.0 Port The VB8004 mainboard provides two USB 2.0 ports located below the GigaLAN port at the back panel I/O. The USB 2.0 gives complete Plug & Play and hot swapping external devices. Each USB 2.0 port is using the USB Type A receptacle connector. The pinout of the typical USB 2.0 port is as shown below. Figure 14: 14: USB 2.0 port pinout diagram Pin Signal 1 +5V 2 Data- 3 Data+ 4 GND Table 4: USB 2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.5. USB 3.0 Port (optional) The VB8004 mainboard provides two USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed USB. The USB 3.0 has a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps and offers a backwards compatible with previous USB 2.0 specifications. Each USB 3.0 ports are using the USB Type-A receptacle connector. The pinout of the typical USB 3.0 port is as shown below. Figure 15: 15: USB 3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.6. COM Port The integrated 9-pin COM port uses a male DE-9 connector. The pinout of the COM port is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.7. DVI-I Connector The integrated DVI-I uses a 24-pin DVI-I female connector. The DVI-I is used to interface with a high-speed, high resolution LCD or CRT displays for digital video output. The pinout of the DVI-I connector is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.1.8. HDMI Port The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type A receptacle connector as defined in the HDMI 1.0 specification. The pinout of the HDMI port is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2. Onboard Connectors 2.2.1. SATA Power Connector The mainboard provides two built-in SATA power connectors. These connectors are required to power SATA hard drives. The SATA power connectors are labeled as “S_PWR1” and “S_PWR2”. The pinout of the SATA power connectors is shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.2. CMOS Battery Slot The VB8004 mainboard is equipped with a CMOS battery slot, which is compatible with CR2032 coin batteries. The CMOS battery slot is labeled as “BAT1”.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.3. Front Panel Pin Header The front panel pin header consists of 15 pins in a 16-pin block. Pin 15 is keyed. The front panel pin header is labeled as “F_PANEL1”. It provides access to system power LED, HDD LED, power switch and reset switch. The pinout of the front panel pin header is shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.4. CPU Fan Connector The onboard CPU fan connector labeled “CN10” is for connecting the CPU fan to maintain CPU cooling. The fan connector is standard 3-prong fan connector. The pinout of the fan connector is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.5. SATA Connectors The two SATA connectors on board can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. The SATA connectors are labeled as “SATA1” and “SATA2”. The pinout of the SATA connectors are as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.6. USB 2.0 Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has two onboard USB pin headers that enable additional four USB 2.0 ports and allow connecting the WLAN USB module accessory. The pin header blocks are labeled as “USB1” and “USB2”. The pinout of the USB pin headers are shown below. Figure 24: 24: USB 2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.7. COM Connector The mainboard includes one onboard COM connector in addition to COM port on the external I/O. The onboard COM connector labeled as “COM1” is used to attach additional COM port that support RS-232 standard. The pinout of 10-pin COM connector is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.8. LPC Connector The mainboard include one LPC connector for connecting LPC device. It is labeled as “LPC1”. The pinout of the 9-pin LPC connector is as shown below. Figure 26: 26: LPC connector Pin Signal 1 +3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.9. Audio Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has an audio pin header for Line-in, Line-out, MIC-in, S/PDIF-in and 5.1 channel audio output. The pin header is labeled as “AUDIO1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.10. Digital I/O Pin Header The onboard Digital I/O pin header supports up to eight GPIO signals. The pin header is labeled as “DIO1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.11. Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard includes Optical Out (S/PDIF Out) pin header. The Optical Out pin header provides digital audio transmission. The S/PDIF audio cable connects to the Optical Out (S/PDIF Out) pin header on the mainboard, and connects the other end to the Optical / S/PDIF module.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.12. SPI Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has one onboard 8-pin SPI pin header. The pin header is labeled as “SPI1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 2.2.13. LVDS panel connector The onboard LVDS panel connector supports single-channel 24-bit displays. It is labeled as LVDS1 and located at the bottom side of the mainboard. The pinout of the LVDS panel connector is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 3. Jumpers and Switches 3.1. Clear CMOS Jumper The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. To reset the CMOS settings, set the jumper on pins 2 and 3 while the system is off. Return the jumper to pins 1 and 2 afterwards. Setting the jumper while the system is on will damage the mainboard. The default setting is on pins 1 and 2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 3.2. COM Voltage Select Jumpers The voltage select jumpers are set to determine the input voltage of COM connectors. Each COM connector (available through the onboard COM pin headers) can support both +5V and +12V. 3.2.1. J1: Voltage Select Jumper The voltage for external COM port (“labeled “CN2A”) at the back panel is controlled by the jumper labeled as “J1”.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 3.2.2. J2 Voltage Select Jumper The voltage for onboard COM connector (labeled “COM1”) is controlled by the jumper labeled as “J2”.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 3.3. Panel and Backlight Power Select Jumper The power selectors for panel and backlight are controlled by the jumper labeled as “J3”. It can be either +3.3V or +5V for panel power and +12V or +5V for backlight power. The J3 jumper settings are shown below. Figure 35: 35: Panel and backlight acklight power select jumper (J3) Setting Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 +3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 4. Expansion Slots 4.1. DDR3 SODIMM Memory Slot The DDR3 SODIMM memory slot can accommodate up to 4 GB of 1066 MHz memory. The location of the DDR3 SODIMM memory slot is as shown below.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 4.1.1. Installing a SODIMM Memory Module Step 1 Align the notch on the bottom of the DDR3 memory module with the notch wedge in the slot. Figure 37: 37: Installing memory 1 Step 2 Then insert the memory module into the SODIMM socket at a 30 degree angle. Step 3 Then push down until the memory module snaps into place. The SODIMM slot has two locking mechanisms that will click once the memory module has been fully inserted.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 4.2. Proprietary 80-pin connector The Proprietary 80-pin connector labeled as “CN9” is an onboard expansion connector for connecting VB8004-A daughter board to the VB8004 mainboard. The location and pinout of the 80-pin connector are as shown below. Figure 39: 39: Proprietary 8080-pin connector Note: Proprietary 80-pin connector (CN9): - Vendor: SAMTEC - Part number: ERM8-040-09.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 USBHP5- 2 VMAIN 3 USBHP5+ 4 VMAIN 5 GND 6 VMAIN 7 CR_D3 8 -PEX4RST 9 CR_CMD 10 GND 11 GND 12 PEXRX9- 13 CR_D2 14 PEXRX9+ 15 -CR_CD 16 GND 17 GND 18 PETN9 19 CR_D1 20 PETP9 21 CR_WPD 22 GND 23 GND 24 PE4CLK- 25 CR_D0 26 PE4CLK+ 27 CR_CLK 28 GND 29 GND 30 PEXRX4- 31 DP2TN3 32 PEXRX4+ 33 DP2TP3 34 GND 35 GND 36 PEXRX5- 37 DP2TP2 38 PEXRX5+ 39 DP2TN2 40 GND 41 GND 42 PEXRX6-
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 71 -SUSB 72 PETP7 73 -PEX1RST 74 PETN7 75 -PEXWAKE 76 GND 77 SMB_DAT 78 PE1CLK+ 79 SMB_CLK 80 PE1CLK- Table 27: 27: Proprietary 8080-pin connector pinout 43
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 5. Hardware Installation 5.1. Installing into a Chassis The mounting holes of VB8004 mainboard are compatible with the standard Mini-ITX holes. The mainboard can be fitted into any chassis that has the mounting holes compatible with the standard Mini-ITX mounting holes locations. However, the length of I/O coastline on the VB8004 mainboard is non-standard in length. Therefore, the user must have a customized I/O bracket.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Each side of the VB8004 mainboard should have a buffer zone from the internal wall of the chassis. The side of the VB8004 mainboard that accommodates the I/O coastline should have a buffer of 1.00 mm. The side on the opposite end of the I/O coastline and the two adjacent sides should have a buffer of at least 5.00 mm each. 5.1.2. Suggested minimum chassis height The figure below shows the suggested minimum height requirements for the internal space of the chassis.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 42: VB8004--6XS SKU 42: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004 Figure 43: 43: Suggested minimum internal chassis chassis height for VB8004VB8004-16S SKU 47
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 44: VB8004--16 SKU 44: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004 Figure 45: 45: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004VB8004-12E SKU Note: Note: In getting the minimum height requirement for internal space of the chassis, it is required to consider the height of the LVDS connector located at the bottom side of the VB8004 mainboard.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 5.1.3. Suggested keep out areas The figures below show the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 48: 48: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004VB8004-16S 16S SKU Figure 49: 49: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004VB8004-16 SKU 50
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Figure 50: 50: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004VB8004-12E SKU 51
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6. BIOS Setup Utility 6.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Power on the computer and press Delete during the beginning of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. If the entry point has passed, restart the system and try again. 6.2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help” screen. This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing F1. F1 The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Esc to exit the help screen.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.4. System Overview The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the navigation bar to the “Main” label. Figure 51: 51: Illustration of the Main menu screen 6.4.1. AMIBIOS The content in this section of the screen shows the current BIOS version, build date, and ID number. 6.4.2. Processor This content in this section shows the CPU information that has been detected.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.4.4. System Time This section shows the current system time. Press Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab to traverse left through the hour, minute, and second segments. The + and - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values. The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second]. 6.4.5. System Date This section shows the current system date. Press Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab to traverse left through the month, day, and year segments.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.1. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set. Figure 53: 53: Illustration of the CPU Configuration screen 6.5.1.1. Nano CPU TM3 TM3 Function The Nano CPU TM3 Function has two settings: Disabled and Enabled. When the setting is changed to “Disabled”, the CPU’s built-in thermal sensor will not function.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.2. SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration screen shows links to the primary master and slave SATA hard drive information screens. Figure 54: 54: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen 6.5.2.1. SATASATA-1 Primary IDE When a hard drive is detected, the hard drive’s detailed information can be displayed on the SATA-1 Primary IDE sub-screen.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.2.2. SATASATA-1 Secondary IDE When a secondary hard drive is detected, the hard drive’s detailed information can be displayed on the SATA-1 Secondary IDE sub-screen.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses and IRQs of the onboard serial ports. Figure 57: 57: Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen 6.5.3.1. Serial Ports 1 to 2 Address The Serial Port 1 to 2 has three selectable options.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.4. Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration screen has no editable fields. The system temperature is taken from an optional sensor that is connected to the J5 pin header. Figure 58: 58: Illustration of Hardware Health Configuration screen 6.5.4.1. Smart FAN1 The Smart FAN1 has two selectable mode options. Auto When set to Auto, the speed of the CPU fan is varied according to CPU temperature.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.5. ACPI Configuration ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions. Figure 59: 59: Illustration of ACPI Configuration screen 6.5.5.1. Suspend Mode The Suspend Mode field has three selectable options. S1 (POS) S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.5.2. ACPI Version Features The ACPI Version has three selectable version options. ACPI v1.0 Supports ACPI v1.0 ACPI v2.0 Supports ACPI v2.0 ACPI v3.0 Supports ACPI v3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.6. APM Configuration APM enables the operating system to co-work with the BIOS to control the system power management. The APM Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management functions. Figure 60: 60: Illustration of APM Configuration screen 6.5.6.1. Power Button Mode The Power Button Mode has three options. On/Off When On/Off is selected, pressing the power button will instantly cause the system to power on or off.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.6.2. Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss defines how the system will respond after AC power has been interrupted while the system is on. There are three options. Power Off The Power Off option keeps the system in an off state until the power button is pressed again. Power On The Power On option restarts the system when the power has returned. Last State The Last State option restores the system to its previous state when the power was interrupted. 6.5.6.3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.6.4. Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC wakes up a system that has been put into suspend or standby mode. When this feature is enabled, keyboard activity as defined in the Wake Wake--Up Key feature will cause the system to wake up. This feature has three options. S3 The S3 option enables PS/2 keyboard activity to be detected if the system is in S3 power saving mode.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.6.7. Resume on PS/2 Mouse Resume on PS/2 Mouse wakes up a system that has been put into suspend or standby mode. When this feature is enabled, any PS/2 mouse activity that is detected will cause the system to wake up. This feature has three options. Note: This feature support Erp/Eup provision. S3 The S3 option enables any PS/2 mouse activity to be detected if the system is in S3 power saving mode.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.6.9. RTC Alarm Date (Days) The RTC Alarm Date feature is visible only when Resume on RTC Alarm is enabled. This feature enables the user to specify a specific date each month or daily recurrence. Use the + and - keys on the number pad to change the value of the RTC Alarm Date. Every Day The Every Day option triggers the RTC Alarm daily. 1 – 31 When a specific numeric date is selected, the RTC Alarm will be triggered on that day of the month. 6.5.6.10.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.7. Event Log Configuration The Event Log Configuration screen shows the option settings to manage the entire event log. Figure 61: 61: Illustration of Event Log Configuration screen 6.5.7.1. View Event Log The View Event Log is to view all unread events on the Event Log. 6.5.7.2. Mark all events as read Mark all the unread events as read on the Event log. 6.5.7.3. Clear Event Log The Clear Event Log is to discard all events in the Event Log.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.8. Spread Spectrum Configuration The Spread Spectrum Configuration screen enables access to the Spread Spectrum Setting feature. Figure 62: 62: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen 6.5.8.1. CPU Spread Spectrum Setting The Spread Spectrum Setting feature enables the BIOS to modulate the clock frequencies originating from the mainboard. The settings are in percentages of modulation. Higher percentages result in greater modulation of clock frequencies.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.9. USB Configuration The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.10. CRB Configuration The CRB Configuration screen shows the available BIOS-controlled DRAM clock, graphics adapter, display device and LAN control features. Figure 64: 64: Illustration of CRB Configuration screen 6.5.10.1. DRAM Clock The DRAM Clock feature is for controlling the system DRAM. All other DRAM features are automated and cannot be accessed. Auto The Auto option enables the BIOS to select a compatible clock frequency for the installed memory.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.10.2. Primary Graphics Adapter The Primary Graphics Adapter option enables the user to change the order in which the BIOS seeks for a graphics adapter. There are two paths that can be chosen: UMA -->PCIE and PCIE UMA 6.5.10.3. Dual VGA (PCIE VGA+UMA) VGA+UMA) This feature enables the dual VGA function. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.10.5. Panel Type This feature enables the user to specify the resolution of the display being used with the system. The panel types are predefined in the BIOS.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.5.10.8. WatchWatch-Dog The Watch-Dog feature monitors the system to ensure that the system has not frozen. If the system appears to have frozen for a specific period of time, then the Watch-Dog function will force the system to reboot. This feature has two options: enable and disabled. 6.5.10.9. VT6130 LAN Control The VT6130 LAN Control feature determines whether the onboard LAN controller will be used or not. 6.5.10.10.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.6. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Settings Configuration and Boot Device Priority screens. Figure 65: 65: Illustration of Boot Settings screen 6.6.1. Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration screen has several features that can be run during the system boot sequence.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.6.1.1. Quick Boot The Quick Boot feature enables the BIOS to skip certain tests in order to speed up the boot sequence. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled. 6.6.1.2. Quiet Boot The Quiet Boot feature hides all of the Power-on Self Test (POST) messages during the boot sequence. Instead of the POST messages, the user will see an OEM logo. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled. 6.6.1.3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.6.2. Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority feature automatically detects and list all bootable storage devices. The boot seek sequence can be changed in this menu. Figure 67: 67: Illustration of Boot Device Priority 6.6.2.1. 1st Boot Device To specifies the boost sequence from the available devices. The available boot devices are detected dynamically according to real situation and variable options will be provided.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.7. Security Settings The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. Figure 68: 68: Illustration of Security Settings screen 6.7.1. Change Supervisor Password This option is for setting a password for accessing the BIOS setup utility. When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever the BIOS setup utility is launched.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.7.3. Clear User Password This option is only available when the user accesses the BIOS Setup Utility when the user password has been specified. 6.7.4. Password Check This feature is compulsory when the Change Supervisor Password option is set. The user will have up to three chances to enter the correct password before the BIOS forces the system to stop booting. If the user does not enter the correct password, the keyboard will also lock up.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 6.8. Exit Options Figure 69: 69: Illustration of Exit Options screen 6.8.1. Save Changes and Exit Save all changes to the BIOS and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The “F10” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command. 6.8.2. Discard Changes and Exit Exit the BIOS Setup Utility without saving any changes. The “Esc” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command. 6.8.3.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual 7. Driver Installation 7.1. Microsoft Driver Support The VIA VB8004 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. 7.2. Linux Driver Support The VIA VB8004 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Appendix B. Power Consumption Report Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA VB8004. The following tables represent the breakdown of the voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications. B.1. VB8004-12E The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: CPU: VIA Nano 1.2 GHz  (U3300_1.2 GHz_Fanless) Chipset: Chipset: VX900 Memory: Apacer 4GB DDR3 HDD: WD 2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.1.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) This benchmark was performed using PowerDVD 8.0 using the HDMI interface. Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.53 1.836 21.169 Average 11.53 1.718 19.809 Minimum 11.53 1.252 14.436 B.1.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.70 1.584 18.533 Average 11.70 1.148 13.432 Minimum 11.70 1.024 11.981 B.1.4. Power DVD 8.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.1.7. Suspend S3 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.056 0.671 Average 11.99 0.048 0.576 Minimum 11.99 0.044 0.528 B.1.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.032 0.384 Average 11.99 0.028 0.336 Minimum 11.99 0.024 0.288 B.1.9. Suspend S5 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.032 0.384 Average 11.99 0.028 0.336 Minimum 11.99 0.024 0.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.2. VB8004-16 The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: CPU: VIA Nano 1.3+ GHz  (U3100_1.3+ GHz_Fan 5000rpm) Chipset: Chipset: VX900 Memory: Apacer 4GB DDR3 HDD: WD 2.5” 250GB SATA Power: Power: AC adapter DC-In 12V/5A OS: Win XP + SP3 B.2.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode) Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.13 2.528 28.137 Average 11.13 2.105 23.429 Minimum 11.13 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.2.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.56 2.208 25.524 Average 11.56 1.263 14.600 Minimum 11.56 1.128 13.040 B.2.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.53 2.236 25.781 Average 11.53 1.533 17.675 Minimum 11.53 1.144 13.190 B.2.5. Idle at Windows XP Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.67 1.436 16.758 Average 11.67 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.2.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.036 0.432 Average 11.99 0.031 0.372 Minimum 11.99 0.028 0.336 B.2.9. Suspend S5 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.036 0.432 Average 11.99 0.032 0.384 Minimum 11.99 0.028 0.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.3. VB8004-16X The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: CPU: VIA Nano 1.6 GHz  (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm) Chipset: Chipset: VX900 Memory: Apacer 4GB DDR3 HDD: WD 2.5” 250GB SATA Power: Power: AC adapter DC-In 12V/5A OS: Win XP + SP3 B.3.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode) Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.64 3.36 39.110 Average 11.64 2.68 31.195 Minimum 11.64 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.3.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.64 2.56 29.798 Average 11.64 1.45 16.878 Minimum 11.64 1.12 13.037 B.3.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.56 2.52 29.131 Average 11.56 1.76 20.346 Minimum 11.56 1.16 13.410 B.3.5. Idle at Windows XP Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.70 2.04 23.868 Average 11.70 1.18 13.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.3.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 12.00 0.032 0.384 Average 12.00 0.028 0.336 Minimum 12.00 0.020 0.240 B.3.9. Suspend S5 Test Condition Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.064 0.767 Average 11.99 0.061 0.731 Minimum 11.99 0.056 0.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.4. VB8004-16S The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: CPU: VIA Nano 1.6 GHz  (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm) Chipset: Chipset: VX900 and S3 5400E Memory: Apacer 4GB DDR3 HDD: WD 2.5” 250GB SATA Power: Power: AC adapter DC-In 12V/5A OS: Win XP + SP3 B.4.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode) Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Watts Maximum 11.45 3.80 43.510 Average 11.45 3.08 35.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.4.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Maximum 11.35 3.20 36.320 Average 11.35 2.82 32.007 Minimum 11.35 1.88 21.338 B.4.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.42 3.16 36.087 Average 11.42 2.63 30.035 Minimum 11.42 1.88 21.470 B.4.5. Idle at Windows XP Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.60 2.36 27.376 Average 11.60 1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.4.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Watts Maximum 12.00 0.036 0.432 Average 12.00 0.031 0.372 Minimum 12.00 0.028 0.336 B.4.9. Suspend S5 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 12.00 0.036 0.432 Average 12.00 0.030 0.360 Minimum 12.00 0.028 0.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.5. VB8004-16XS The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: CPU: VIA Nano 1.6 GHz  (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm) Chipset: Chipset: VX900 and S3 5400E Memory: Apacer 4GB DDR3 HDD: WD 2.5” 250GB SATA Power: Power: AC adapter DC-In 12V/5A OS: Win XP + SP3 B.5.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode) Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.44 4.44 50.794 Average 11.44 3.78 43.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.5.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.58 3.96 45.857 Average 11.58 3.02 34.972 Minimum 11.58 2.00 23.160 B.5.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.60 3.64 42.224 Average 11.60 2.42 28.072 Minimum 11.60 1.92 22.272 B.5.5. Idle at Windows XP Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.50 2.80 32.200 Average 11.50 1.99 22.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual B.5.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 11.99 0.064 0.767 Average 11.99 0.062 0.743 Minimum 11.99 0.060 0.719 B.5.9. Suspend S5 Test Condition Volts Amperes Watts Maximum 12.00 0.064 0.768 Average 12.00 0.058 0.696 Minimum 12.00 0.052 0.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual Appendix C. VB8004VB8004-A Daughter Board The VB8004-A daughter board has a Mini PCI Express slot and offers additional DVI-I connector and HDMI port that gives VB8004 mainboard ability to support a maximum up to four displays. C.1.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual C.4. External I/O Ports Figure 73: 73: Daughter board External I/O layout C.4.1. HDMI Port Daughter board provides 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type A receptacle connector as defined in the HDMI 1.0 specification. The pinout of the HDMI port is as shown below. Figure 74: 74: Daughter boar board HDMI port pinout diagram C.4.2.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual C.5. Onboard Connectors C.5.1. Mini PCI Express Slot The Mini PCI Express slot labeled as “CN2” supports an optional WLAN or 3G/4G module. Figure 76: 76: Mini PCI Express Express slot C.5.2. Graphics Processor Fan Connector The GPU fan connector on the daughter card labeled “J2” is for connecting the GPU fan to maintain the cooling of the S3 5400E graphics processor.
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VB8004 User Manual Manual C.5.3. Proprietary 80-pin female connector The Proprietary 80-pin female connector labeled as “CN3” is located on the bottom side of the VB8004-A daughter board. The connector provides an interface to the VB8004 mainboard. The location of the 80-pin female connector is as shown below.