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User’s Manual
EPIA-MS
P/N: 99-51-012844-10
Version 1.0
April 21, 2004
Copyright
Copyright © 2004 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, Inc.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. PS/2 is a registered trademark of
IBM Corporation. Award BIOS is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Disclaimer
No license is granted, implied or otherwise, under any paten or patent rights of VIA
Technologies. VIA Technologies makes no warranties, implied or otherwise, in regard to this document and to the products described in this document. The information provided in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the publication date of this document.
However, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the use of this document. The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change.
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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.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his personal expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture
• The equipment has not work well or you cannot get it work according to User's
Manual.
• The equipment has dropped and damaged
• If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,
STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60 C (140F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Explosion or serious damage may occur if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type recommended by the manufacturer.
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B
OX
C
ONTENTS
One VIA Mini-ITX mainboard
One user’s manual
One ATA-66/100/133 IDE ribbon cable
One driver and utilities CD
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
Box Contents............................................................................... v
Table of Contents ........................................................................vi
Chapter 1.................................................................................... 1
Specifications........................................................................... 1
Mainboard Specifications........................................................... 2
Mainboard Layout (Top and Bottom) ......................................... 4
Back Panel Layout .................................................................... 6
Back Panel Ports ...................................................................... 7
Slots........................................................................................ 7
Onboard Connectors................................................................. 8
Onboard Jumpers..................................................................... 8
Chapter 2.................................................................................... 9
Installation .............................................................................. 9
CPU........................................................................................10
Memory Module Installation .....................................................13
Connecting the Power Supply...................................................14
Back Panel Ports .....................................................................16
Connectors .............................................................................17
Jumpers .................................................................................34
Slots.......................................................................................35
Chapter 3...................................................................................37
BIOS Setup.............................................................................37
Entering Setup ........................................................................38
Control Keys ...........................................................................39
Navigating the BIOS Menus......................................................40
Getting Help ...........................................................................41
Main Menu..............................................................................42
Standard CMOS Features .........................................................44
IDE Drives ..............................................................................45
Advanced BIOS Features .........................................................46
Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................49
Integrated Peripherals .............................................................51
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Super IO Device......................................................................53
Power Management Setup .......................................................55
Peripheral Activities .................................................................57
IRQs Activities.........................................................................60
PNP/PCI Configurations ...........................................................61
IRQ Resources ........................................................................63
PC Health Status .....................................................................64
Frequency / Voltage Control.....................................................65
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................68
Load Optimized Defaults ..........................................................69
Set Supervisor / User Password................................................70
Save & Exit Setup....................................................................72
Exit Without Saving .................................................................73
Chapter 4...................................................................................75
Driver Installation....................................................................75
Driver Utilities .........................................................................76
CD Content.............................................................................78
Appendix A ................................................................................79
Smart 5.1 ...............................................................................79
Enabling Smart 5.1..................................................................80
Appendix B ................................................................................87
Add-On Module .......................................................................87
LVDS-04 .................................................................................88
LVDS-05 .................................................................................89
RGB-01 ..................................................................................90
DVI-01 ...................................................................................91
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C
HAPTER
1
Specifications
The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-MS Mini-ITX mainboard is the smallest Mini-ITX form-factor available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. as part of the company’s open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. The mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems. Through a high level of integration, the Mini-ITX occupy 66% of the size of FlexATX mainboard form factor. The mainboard comes with an embedded
VIA Processor, boasting of ultra-low power consumption and cool, quite operation.
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Chapter 1
M
AINBOARD
S
PECIFICATIONS
CPU
• VIA C3 / Eden EBGA Processor
Chipset
• VIA CLE266 North Bridge
• VIA VT8237 South Bridge
Graphics
• Integrated UniChrome™ AGP
Audio
• VIA VT1616 6-channel AC'97 codec
Memory
• 1 x DDR 266 SODIMM socket (up to 1 GB)
Expansion Slot
• 1 x PCI slot
IDE
• 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connectors
Compact Flash
• VIA VT6207 USB2.0 CF controller
LAN
• VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY
TV-Out
• VIA VT1622A TV Encoder
• Focus FS453 TV-Out Encoder (optional)
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Specifications
Back Panel I/O Ports
• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
• 1 x VGA port
• 1 x CF Slot
Onboard I/O Connectors
• 3 x USB connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Front Panel connector
• 1 x CD audio-in connector
• 1 x SMBus connector
• 1 x VIP Port connector
• 1 x FIR connector
• 1 x CIR connector (CIR or KB/MS)
• 1 x Wake On LAN connector
• 2 x Fan connectors (CPU Fan and System Fan)
• 1 x LVDS / TTL / DVI Panel and VIP1 connector (optional)
• 2 x Serial Port connectors for COM1 and COM2
• 1 x PS/2 connectors (Mouse and Keyboard)
• 1 x SPDIF connector
• 1 x TV Connector for S-Video / Composite / SCART / Component
(YPbPr)
• 1 x Front Panel Audio Pin Header
• 1 x Audio Pin Header (Smart 5.1 Support)
BIOS
• Award BIOS with 2/4Mbit flash memory
• ACPI2.0, SMBIOS2.1 and DMI2.2
Form Factor
• Mini-ITX (6 layers)
• 17 cm X 17 cm
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Chapter 1
M
AINBOARD
L
AYOUT
(T
OP AND
B
OTTOM
)
ATXPWR CPUFAN
VGA port
RJ45 port
CF slot
COM2
COM1
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
JAUDIO
+12V_PWR
JTV
SYSFAN
LVDS
FIR
JVIP
USB12
USB78
USB34
CIR/KBMS
KBMS
CLEAR_CMOS
SMBUS
WOL
SPDIF
CMOS battery
PCI slot
F_PANEL
IDE1
IDE2
4
SODIMM socket
VGA port
Specifications
BIOS socket
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Chapter 1
B
ACK
P
ANEL
L
AYOUT
VGA port RJ45 port CF slot
6
B
ACK
P
ANEL
P
ORTS
Port Description
CF Compact Flash slot
S
LOTS
Port Description
PCI
SODIMM
Expansion card slot
Memory module slot
Specifications
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16
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Chapter 1
O
NBOARD
C
ONNECTORS
Connector Description
+12V_PWR
ATXPWR
CD_IN
CIR / KBMS
COM 1 and 2
CPUFAN
FIR
F_AUDIO
F_PANEL
IDE 1-2
JAUDIO
JS
12V Power connector
Power cable connector
Onboard CD audio cable connector
Consumer IR connector / PS2 (EXT_KBMS) connector
COM port 1 and 2 connector
CPU fan connector
Fast Infrared Radiation connector
Front Audio pin connector
Front panel connectors
IDE drive connectors
Audio port pin connector
SM Bus pin connector
JVIP
KBMS
LVDS
VIP pin connector
Keyboard and Mouse connector
LVDS connector (LVDS)
SPDIF
SYSFAN
SPDIF connector
System fan connector
USB 1-2/3-4/7-8 Universal Serial Bus 2.0 connectors 1-2/3-4/7-8
WOL Wake On LAN connector
O
NBOARD
J
UMPERS
Jumper Description
CLEAR_CMOS Reset CMOS settings
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12
14, 15
24, 25
20
24, 25
10, 12
20
26, 27
18, 19
17
28, 29
26
30
30, 31
21
32, 33
21, 22
12
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C HAPTER 2
Installation
This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Electrostatic discharge
(ESD) can damage some components.
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Chapter 2
CPU
The VIA EPIA-MS Mini-ITX mainboard includes an embedded VIA C3 or Eden
Processor. The VIA C3 Processor provides ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties. The VIA C3
Processor requires heatsink and a CPU fan to provide sufficient cooling. Ensure that the CPU fan is correctly installed as shown.
CPUFAN
NG BEARI
12V
DC
BA
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Installation
Providing ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the VIA Eden Processor features a fanless design. The VIA Eden
Processor requires only a heatsink as shown.
WARNING: This mainboard is not designed to support overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damage or risks caused by
inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
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Chapter 2
CPU Fan and System Fan: CPUFAN and SYSFAN
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 always be connected to GND. The CPU system and power fan connectors have sensors to support fan monitoring except for +12V_CONN.
1
+12V_CONN
1
CPUFAN
ARING
12V
BE BALL
DC
SYSFAN
1
+12V Power Connector
This 12V power connector is used to provide additional +12V power to the rest of the system.
+12V Connector
Pin Signal
1 +12V
2 GND
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Installation
M
EMORY
M
ODULE
I
NSTALLATION
The VIA EPIA-MS Mini-ITX mainboard provides one 200-pin SODIMM slot for
DDR266 SDRAM memory modules and supports the memory size up to 1GB.
DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures
• Make sure the notch is on the proper side. The module will only fit in the right orientation.
• Insert the memory module into the slot at a 30 degree angle (30 degrees from the board). It should lightly snap into place.
• Push the module up against the board until the golden finger of the memory module is deeply inserted into the socket. The plastic clip at each side of the SODIMM slot will lock the module.
Memory slot located on the bottomside of the mainboard
Available DDR SDRAM Configurations
Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the mainboard.
SODIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB
Maximum supported system memory
Total
64MB-1GB
64MB-1GB
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Chapter 2
C
ONNECTING THE
P
OWER
S
UPPLY
The VIA EPIA-MS Mini-ITX mainboard supports a conventional ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector
To connect the ATX power supply, make sure the power plug is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the plug firmly into the connector.
1
ATXPWR
14
ATX 20 Pin Power Connector
Pin Signal
1 +3.3V
Pin Signal
11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
12 -12V
13 GND
14 Power Supply On
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
8 Power 18 NC
10 +12V 20 +5V
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Chapter 2
B
ACK
P
ANEL
P
ORTS
The back panel has the following ports:
VGA Out
The 15-pin female VGA connector can be used to connect to any analog VGA monitor.
CF: Compact Flash Slot
The mainboard has an on board VIA VT6207 USB2.0 Compact Flash card reader controller. The CF interface supports CF type I, Type II and micro drive. The CF slot can be used for connection between the mainboard and flash memory card.
RJ45 10/100 LAN Connector
The mainboard provides a standard RJ-45 port for connection to Local Area
Networks (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
Green/ACT Orange/Speed
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Installation
C
ONNECTORS
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA
66/100/133 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other devices.
The primary hard drive should always be connected to IDE1 as the master drive. Both IDE drives can connect to a master and a slave drive.
1
IDE1 IDE2
1
If two drives are connected to a single cable, the jumper on the second drive must be set to slave mode. Refer to the drive documentation supplied by the vendor for the jumper settings.
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Chapter 2
Case Connectors: F_PANEL
The F_PANEL connector block allows you to connect to the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED and the case speaker.
1
F_PANEL
Case Connector: F_PANEL
Pin Signal Pin Signal
5 -PLED
7 +5V
9 NC
11 NC
13 SPEAK
15 Key
6 PW_BN
8 GND
10 RST_SW
12 GND
14 +5V
16 -SLEEP_LED
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Installation
Power Switch (PW_BN)
Connect to a 2-pin power button switch. Pressing this button will turn the system power on or off.
Reset Switch (RST_SW)
The reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power
ON/OFF. Avoid rebooting the system, if the HDD is still working. Connect the reset switch from the system case to this pin.
Power LED (-PLED)
The LED will lit when the system is on. If the system is in S1 (POS - Power
On Suspend) or S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, the LED will blink.
HDD LED (HD_LED)
HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power off when the HDD LED still has a lit. Connect the HDD LED from the system case to this pin.
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Chapter 2
Fast IrDA Infrared Module Connector: FIR
This connector is used to connect to an IrDA module. The BIOS settings must be configured to activate the IR function.
Pin Signal Description
1 +5V VCC
3 IRRX SIR Data Receive
4 GND Ground
5 IRTX Transmit
1
FIR
1
CIR/KBMS
Consumer Infrared Module / PS2 Header: CIR / EXT_KBMS
When the header is not in use, short pin 3 & 5, pin 4 & 6, pin 7 & 9, and pin
8 & 10.
Pin Signal
1 +5VDUAL
Pin Signal
2 GND
3 KB_CLK 4 KB_DATA
5 EXT_KBCLK 6 EXT_KBDATA
7 MS_CLK 8 MS_DATA
9 EXT_MSCLK 10 EXT_MSDATA
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Installation
Keyboard and Mouse PS2 Header: KBMS
The mainboard provides a PS2 header to attach a PS2 keyboard and mouse devices.
Pin Signal
1 VCCE
3 NC
5 GND
7 KB_DT
9 KB_CK
Pin Signal
2 VCCE
4 Key
6 GND
8 MS_DT
10 MS_CK
SPDIF
1
1
KBMS
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Chapter 2
Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF
This connector is for connecting the Sony Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) bracket.
The SPDIF output provides digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
Digital Decoder. The feature is available only with stereo system that has digital output function.
1
SPDIF
Pin Signal
1 +5V
2 SPDIF
3 GND
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Installation
USB pin-connectors: USB 1-2, 3-4, and 7-8
The mainboard provides 3 front USB pin–header connectors, allowing up to
6 additional USB2.0 ports up to maximum throughput of 480 Mbps. Connect each 2-port USB cable into each pin-headers. These ports can be used to connect high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modem and the like.
1
USB_1/2
1
USB_7/8
1
USB_3/4
USB connectors: USB 1-2, 3-4, and 7-8
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 USBVCC 2 USBVCC
5 USBD_T2+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 GND
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Chapter 2
Wake-On LAN: WOL
This connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the network card. Please note that the function of ACPI WOL may be disabled when users will unplug the power cord or turn off the power button manually.
1
COM2
1
COM1
1
CD_IN
1
WOL
Wake-On LAN connector: WOL
Pin Signal Description
2 GND Ground
3 WOL IN Wake on LAN Input
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Installation
Serial Ports: COM1 and COM2
Both COM1 and COM2 can be used to attach serial mouse or another serial device.
Pin Signal Description
1
2
3
4
DCD
SIN
SOUT
DTR
Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
Serial Out or Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7
8
RTS
CTS
Request To Send
Clear To Send
1
COM1&2
CD Audio Connector: CD_IN
This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector.
Pin Signal
2 GND
3 GND
1
CD_IN
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Chapter 2
System Management Bus Connector: SM Bus
The System Bus Management Bus (SM Bus) is a two-wire interface which is use to make communication between VIA VT8237 South Bridge and other end device .
Pin Signal
1 SMBCK
2 SMBDT
3 GND
1
F_AUDIO
1
SMBUS
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Installation
Front Audio Panel Connector: F_AUDIO
This connector allows you to connect a front audio panel to the mainboard.
Only the line-out and microphone functions are available for use on the front panel. To connect the front audio cable, first remove the two plastic jumpers.
Pin Signal Description
1 FRNMIC Front panel microphone input
2 AGND Ground used by analog audio circuit 1
F_AUDIO
4
5
+5V AUDIO
6 NEXT_R
7 NC
VCC used by analog audio circuit
LINE_OUT_R Right channel audio signal
Right channel audio signal return connection
8 Key
9 LINE_OUT_L Left channel audio signal
10 NEXT_L Left channel audio signal return
Note:
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 &
10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.
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Chapter 2
Audio Port Connector: JAUDIO
The Line-Out pins is for connecting to external speakers or headphones.
The Line-In pins is for connecting to an external audio device such as a CD player, tape player, etc....
The Mic pin is for connecting to a microphone.
However, there is an advanced audio application provided by VIA VT1616 audio chip to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For more information on 6-channel audio operation, see Appendix A: Smart 5.1.
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JAUDIO
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Audio Port Connector: JAUDIO
Pin Signal Description
1 AGND Ground used by analog audio circuit
3 LINEIN_R Line In (right)
4 MICIN Microphone
5
6
LINEIN_L
AGND
Line In (left)
Ground used by analog audio circuit
7 Key
8 LINEOUT_R Line Out (right)
9
10
LINEOUT_L
AGND
Line Out (left)
Ground used by analog audio circuit
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Chapter 2
TV-Out Pin Connector: JTV
This connector allows you to connect a TV monitor or S-Video device to the mainboard.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
3 B_Pb 4 Yh_G
5 GND 6 GND
7 CVBS 8 C_R_Pr
9 CSO 10 NC
1
JTV
1
JVIP
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Installation
VIP Pin Connector: JVIP
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GND 2 CAPD0
1
JVIP
11 GFPVS 12 CAPCLK
13 SPD2 14 KEY
15 SPCLK2 16 GND
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Chapter 2
LVDS Connector
This connector is for devices requiring access to LVDS / TTL / DVI Panel and
VIP1. The LVDS connector may not be available on your mainboard. This is an option that is added during the manufacturing process. If you would like a mainboard with the LVDS connector, please contact your vendor or sales contact for more information. See Appendix B for a list of available add-on modules .
LVDS
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LVDS Connector
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 GFPDE 2 GFPD3
3 GFPD0 4 GFPD4
5 GFPD1 6 GFPD5
7 GFPD2 8 GFPCLK
9 GFPHS 10 GFPD6
11 GFPVS 12 GFPD7
13 GFPD11 14 GFPD8
15 GFPD12 16 GFPD9
19 ENPVEE 20 GFPD13
21 FPBKLP 22 GFPD14
25 SPCLK2
24 GFPD15
26 GFPD16
27 SPD2
29 GND
28 GFPD17
30 GFPD18
31 GND
33 +3.3V
35 GND
37 +5V
39 +5V
32 GFPD19
34 GFPD20
36 GFPD21
38 GFPD22
40 GFPD23
Note:
ENPVDD: Enable Panel VDD power
ENVEE: Enable panel VEE power
GFPD: Graphic Flat Panel Device signals.
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Chapter 2
J
UMPERS
The mainboard provides jumpers for setting some mainboard functions.
This section will explain how to change the settings of the mainboard functions using the jumpers.
Clear CMOS: CLEAR_CMOS
The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. To reset the
CMOS settings, set the jumper on pins 1 and
1
2 while the system is off. Return the jumper to pins 2 and 3 afterwards. Setting the jumper while the system is on will damage the mainboard.
CLEAR_CMOS
Setting 1
Clear CMOS setting ON ON OFF
Keep CMOS setting OFF ON ON
WARNING: You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pins while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pins position. Avoid clearing the
CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.
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Installation
S
LOTS
Peripheral Component Interconnect: PCI
The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI expansion cards. When adding or removing expansion cards, unplug first the power supply. Read the documentation for the expansion card if any changes to the system are necessary.
PCI1
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ (interrupt request line) are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI & LAN IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:
PCI Slot 1
Order 1
INT B#
Order 2
INT C#
Order 3
INT D#
Order 4
INT A#
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Chapter 2
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C HAPTER 3
BIOS Setup
This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions.
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Chapter 3
E
NTERING
S
ETUP
Power on the computer and press <Delete> during the beginning of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again.
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C
ONTROL
K
EYS
Keys Description
Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Enter
Escape
Page Up / +
Page Down / -
F1
F5
F6
F7
F9
F10
Move to the previous item
Move to the next item
Move to the item in the left side
Move to the item in the right side
Select the item
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load Optimized defaults
Jumps to the Main Menu
Save all the CMOS changes and exit
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Chapter 3
N
AVIGATING THE
BIOS M
ENUS
The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys
Up/Down arrow keys to select any item/sub-menu. Description of the selected/highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
An arrow symbol next to a field indicates that a sub-menu is available (see figure below). Press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. To exit the submenu, press <Esc>.
Sub-menu indicator
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
: Select Item
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G
ETTING
H
ELP
The BIOS setup program provides a “General Help” screen. You can display this screen from any menu/sub-menu by pressing <F1>. The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS setup. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen.
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Chapter 3
M
AIN
M
ENU
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
: Select Item
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.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to set onboard peripherals features.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to set onboard power management functions.
PnP/PCI Configurations
Use this menu to set the PnP and PCI configurations.
PC Health Status
This menu shows the PC health status.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu option to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations.
Set Supervisor Password
Use this menu option to set the BIOS supervisor password.
Set User Password
Use this menu option to set the BIOS user password.
Save & Exit Setup
Save BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all BIOS setting changes and exit setup.
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S
TANDARD
CMOS F
EATURES
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave
Halt On
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
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Standard CMOS Features
Tue, Jan 7 2003
20 : 21 : 31
[None]
[QUANTUM FIREBALLP AS]
[None]
[None]
[All, But Keyboard]
640K
195584K
196608K
Item Help
Menu Level
Change the day, month, year and century
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
Date
The date format is [Day, Month Date Year]
Time
The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second]
Halt On
Sets the system’s response to specific boot errors. Below is a table that details the possible settings.
Setting Description
All Errors System halts when any error is detected
No Errors
All, But Keyboard
System does not halt for any error
System halts for all non-key errors
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IDE D
RIVES
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
IDE Primary Master
Access Mode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
PIO Mode
Ultra DMA Mode
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IDE Channel 0 Master
[Press Enter]
[Auto]
[Auto]
0 MB
0
0
0
0
0
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level
To auto-detect the HDD's size, head... channel
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter incorrect information in this category.
Select “Auto” whenever possible. If you select “Manual”, make sure the information is from your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer. Below is a table that details required hard drive information when using the “Manual” mode.
Setting Description
IDE Channel
Access Mode
Capacity
Cylinder
Head
The name of this match the name of the menu.
Settings: [None, Auto, Manual]
Settings: [CHS, LBA, Large, Auto]
Formatted size of the storage device
Number of cylinders
Number of heads
Landing Zone
Sector
PIO Mode
Ultra DMA Mode
Cylinder location of the landing zone
Number of sectors
Settings: [0, 1, 2, 3, 4]
Settings: [Disabled, Auto]
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A
DVANCED
BIOS F
EATURES
BIOS Flash Protect
Virus Warning
Quick Power On Self Test
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
Boot Up NumLock Status
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
Display Full Screen Logo
Show Summary Information
Display Small Logo
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[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[USB-FDD]
[CDROM]
[Hard Disk]
[Enabled]
[On]
[Enabled]
[30]
[250]
[Setup]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
Select Hard Disk Boot Priority
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
BIOS Flash Protect
Setting Description
Enabled Turns on BIOS flash protection
Disabled Turns off BIOS flash protection
Virus Warning
Setting Description
Enabled
Disabled
Turns on hard disk boot sector virus protection
Turns off hard disk boot sector virus protection
Quick Power On Self-Test
Shortens Power On Self-Test (POST) cycle to enable shorter boot up time.
Setting Description
Enabled Shorten Power On Self Test (POST) cycle and bootup time
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First/Second/Third Boot Device
Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.
Setting Description
LS120
Hard Disk
SCSI
CD-ROM
ZIP100
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
LAN
Disabled
Boot from LS-120 drive
Boot from the HDD
Boot from SCSI
Boot from CD-ROM
Boot from ATAPI ZIP drive
Boot from USB floppy drive
Boot from USB ZIP drive
Boot from USB CDROM
Boot from network drive
Disable the boot device sequence
Boot Other Device
Enables the system to boot from alternate devices if the system fails to boot from the “First/Second/Third Boot Device” list.
Setting Description
Enabled Enable alternate boot device
Disabled No alternate boot device allowed
Boot Up NumLock Status
Set the NumLock status when the system is powered on.
Setting Description
On
Off
Forces keypad to behave as 10-key
Forces keypad to behave as arrow keys
Typematic Rate Setting
Enables “Typematic Rate” and “Typematic Delay” functions.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
This item sets the rate (characters/second) at which the system retrieves a signal from a depressed key.
Settings: [6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30]
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item sets the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the system begins to repeat the signal from the depressed key.
Settings: [250, 500, 750, 1000]
Security Option
Selects whether the password is required every time the System boots, or only when you enter Setup.
Setting Description
Setup Password prompt appears only when end users try to run
System
BIOS Setup
Password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on and when end users try to run BIOS Setup
Display Full Screen Logo
Show full screen logo during BIOS boot up process.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
Display Small Logo
Show small energy star logo during BIOS boot up process.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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A
DVANCED
C
HIPSET
F
EATURES
AGP Aperture Size
AGP Mode Internal
CPU & PCI POST Write
Select Display Device
TV Layout
Panel Type
TV Type
CPU Direct Access FB
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Advanced Chipset Features
[32M]
[4X]
[Enabled]
[CRT]
[Default]
[640x480]
[NTSC]
[Enabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
WARNING: The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Do not change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset.
AGP Aperture Size
This setting controls how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
Settings: [4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB]
CPU to PCI POST Write
When Enabled , CPU can write up to four words of data to the PCI write buffer before CPU must wait for PCI bus cycle to finish. If Disabled , CPU must wait after each write cycle until PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive more data.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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AGP Mode Internal
This mainboard supports the AGP 4x interface. AGP 4x can transfer video data at 1066MB/s and is backward compatible with AGP2x and AGP1x.
Select Display Device
This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system.
Settings: [CRT, TV, CRT + TV, LCD, CRT + LCD]
TV Layout
Settings: [Default, COMP. + S-Video, S-Video + S-Video, COMP. + RGB,
COMP. + YCbCr, COMP. + SDTV-RGB, COMP. + SDTV-YPbPr]
Panel Type
This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system.
TV Type
This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system.
Settings: [NTSC, PAL]
Settings: [1600x1200, 1400.1050, 1280,1024, 1280x768, 1024x768,
800x600, 640x480]
TV Type
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
CPU Direct Access FB
Enable the CPU to directly access the frame buffer.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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I
NTEGRATED
P
ERIPHERALS
SuperIO Device
Onboard IDE Channel 1
Onboard IDE Channel 2
IDE Prefetch Mode
Display Card Priority
Frame Buffer Size
AC97 Audio
VIA OnChip LAN
US Keyboard Support
Onboard Lan Boot ROM
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Integrated Peripherals
[Press Enter]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[PCI Slot]
[32M]
Item Help
Menu Level
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
Onboard IDE Channel 1 and 2
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.
Setting Description
Enabled Activates each channel separately
IDE Prefetch Mode
This allows the 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.
Setting Description
Display Card Priority
This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter.
Settings: [ PCI Slot and AGP]
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Frame Buffer Size
This setting instructs the BIOS to reserved the specified amount of memory for the internal video controller.
Settings: [ 16M, 32M, 64M]
AC’97 Audio
Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the device is detected, the onboard VIA AC'97 (Audio Codec'97) controller will be enabled; otherwise, it is disabled. Disable the controller if another controller card is being used to connect to an audio device.
Setting Description
Auto Enables
Disabled Turn off onboard controller to allow external controller
VIA OnChip LAN
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
USB Keyboard Support
Enable USB Keyboard Support for DOS and Windows.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
Onboard Lan Boot ROM
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
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UPER
IO D
EVICE
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
Fast IR DMA
ECP Mode Use DMA
Onboard Fast IR
Fast IR IRQ
Fast IR DMA
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SuperIO Device
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
Item Help
Menu Level
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
--
--
[Disabled]
11
6
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
Onboard Serial Port 1/2
Sets the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial ports A and B.
Selecting “Auto” allows the BIOS to automatically determine the correct base
I/O port address.
Port Settings
3F8
IRQ4
2F8
IRQ3
IRQ4 IRQ3
3E8
IRQ4
3E8
IRQ4
2E8
IRQ3
2E8
IRQ3
Auto
Auto
Onboard Parallel Port
This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
Settings: [Disabled, 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7]
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Parallel Port Mode
Set the parallel port mode. To operate the onboard parallel port as
Standard Parallel Port, choose
SPP
. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode, choose
EPP
. By choosing
ECP
, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode. Choosing
ECP + EPP will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.
Settings: [ SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP + EPP]
EPP Mode Select
EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) comes in two modes: 1.9 and 1.7. EPP 1.9 is the newer version of the protocol and is backwards compatible with most
EPP devices. If your EPP device does not work with the EPP 1.9 setting, try changing the setting to EPP 1.7.
Settings: [ EPP 1.9
, EPP 1.7]
ECP Mode Use DMA
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) has two DMA channels that it can use. The default channel is 3. However, some expansion cards may use channel 3 as well. To solve this conflict, change the ECP channel to 1. Select a DMA channel for the port.
Settings: [1, 3]
Onboard Fast IR
Enables “Fast IR IRQ” and “Fast IR DMA” functions.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
Fast IR IRQ
Set this field to reserve an IRQ for the Fast IR port.
Settings: [3, 4]
Fast IR DMA
Set this field to choose the DMA channel.
Settings: [6, 5]
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P
OWER
M
ANAGEMENT
S
ETUP
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
HDD Power Down
Power Management Timer
Video Off Option
[S1(POS)]
[Disable]
[Disable]
[Suspend -> Off]
Power Off by PWRBTN
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
AC Loss Auto restart
Peripherals Activities
IRQs Activities
[Instant-Off]
[Auto]
[Off]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
Item Help
Menu Level
This item allows you to select how the BIOS put the system in power saving mode.
S1(POS): System in low power mode
S3(STR): All components are powered off except memory.
S1 & S3: Depends on OS to select S1 or S3
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
ACPI Suspend Type
Setting Description
S1(POS)
S3(STR)
S1 & S3
S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system contexts.
S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state. In this state, power is supplied only to essential components such as main memory and wakeup-capable devices. The system context is saved to main memory, and context is restored from the memory when a "wakeup" event occurs.
Depends on the OS to select S1 or S3.
HDD Power Down
Sets the length of time for a period of inactivity before powering down the hard disk.
Settings: [Disabled, 1~15(minutes)]
Power Management Timer
Set the idle time before system enters power saving mode. ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option.
Settings: [Disabled, 1/2/4/6/8/10/20/30/40(minutes), 1(hour)]
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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.
Setting Description
Always On
Suspend -> Off
Screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode
Screen is turned off when system enters power saving mode
Power Off by PWRBTN
This field configures the power button on the chassis.
Setting Description
Delay 4 Sec System is turned off if power button is pressed for more than
Instant-Off four seconds
Power button functions as a normal power-on/-off button
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
Select whether to run VGA BIOS if resuming from S3 state. This is only necessary for older VGA drivers.
Settings: [Auto, Yes, No]
AC Loss Auto restart
The field defines how the system will respond after an AC power loss during system operation.
Setting Description
Off
On
Former-Sts
Keeps the system in an off state until the power button is pressed
Restarts the system when the power is back
Restores the system to its previous state
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P
ERIPHERAL
A
CTIVITIES
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Peripherals Activities
VGA Event
LPT & COM Event
HDD & FDD Event
PCI Master Event
[OFF]
[LPT/COM]
[ON]
[OFF]
PS2KB Wakeup Select
PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
PS2KB Wakeup from Suspend
USB Resume
PowerOn by PCI Card
Wake On LAN/Ring Connector
[Hot Key]
[Disabled]
[Disable]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
RTC Alarm Resume
Date (of Month)
Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)
[Disabled]
0
0: 0: 0
Item Help
Menu Level
Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor VGA activities.
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
VGA Event
Enables the power management unit to monitor VGA activities.
Settings: [Off, 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
Enables the power management unit to monitor hard disk and floppy drives activities.
Settings: [Off, On]
PCI Master Event
Enables the power management unit to monitor PCI master activities.
Settings: [Off, On]
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PS2KB Wakeup Select
When selecting “Password”, press <Page Up> or <Page Down> to change password. The maximum number of characters is eight. “PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” and “PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5” will be disabled while changing the password.
Settings: [Hot Key, Password]
PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5
Enables any mouse activity to restore the system from the power saving mode to an active state.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
PS2KB Wakeup from Suspend
Sets a Hot Key to restore the system from the power saving mode to an active state.
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, Any
Key]
USB Resume
Enables activity detected from USB devices to restore the system from a suspended state to an active state.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
PowerOn by PCI Card
Enables activity detected from any PCI card to power up the system or resume from a suspended state. Such PCI cards include LAN, onboard USB ports, etc.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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Wake On LAN/Ring Connector
Enables any WOL/Ring-In signals from the modem to restore the system from a suspended state to an active state.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
RTC Alarm Resume
Sets a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
Date (of Month)
The field specifies the date for “RTC Alarm Resume”.
Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)
The field specifies the time for “RTC Alarm Resume”.
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IRQ
S
A
CTIVITIES
Primary INTR
IRQ3 (Com 2)
IRQ4 (Com 1)
IRQ5 (LPT 2)
IRQ6 (Floopy Disk)
IRQ7(LPT 1)
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm)
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)
IRQ10 (Reserved)
IRQ11 (Reserved)
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)
IRQ13 (Coprocessor)
IRQ14 (Hard Disk)
IRQ15 (Reserved)
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IRQs Activities
[ON]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
If you choose Disabled, the power management unit will not monitor any IRQ activities.
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
Primary INTR
Restores the system to an active state if IRQ activity is detected from any of the enabled channels
Settings: [Off, On]
IRQ3~IRQ15
Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. These fields are only available if “Primary INTR” is on.
Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]
NOTE: IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, when the operating system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the service required by the IO device.
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PNP/PCI C
ONFIGURATIONS
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PnP / PCI Configurations
PNP OS Installed
Reset Configuration Data
[No]
[Disabled]
Resources Controlled by
IRQ Resources
Assign IRQ for VGA
Assign IRQ for USB
[Auto(ESCD)]
Press Enter
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
Select Yes if you are using a
Plug and Play capable operating system. Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
NOTE: This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended to leave the default settings as is unless you are an experienced user.
PNP OS Installed
Setting Description
Yes
No
BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting
(VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system
BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards
Reset Configuration Data
This field should usually be left “Disabled”.
Setting Description
Enabled Resets the ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) after exiting BIOS Setup if a newly installed PCI card or the system configuration prevents the operating system from loading
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Resource Controlled By
Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices.
Setting Description
Auto(ESCD)
Manual
BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields
Unlocks “IRQ Resources” for manual configuration
Assign IRQ For VGA/USB
Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]
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IRQ R
ESOURCES
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-12 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
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IRQ Resources
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
Item Help
Menu Level
Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC
AT bus specification, PCI / ISA
PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
NOTE: The items are adjustable only when “Resources Controlled
By” is set to “Manual.”
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.
Setting Description
PCI Device For Plug-and-Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus
Reserved architecture
The IRQ will be reserved for other requests
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PC H
EALTH
S
TATUS
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PC Health Status
System Fan Speed
CPU Fan Speed
5VSB
+ 5V
CPU Vcore
3.3V
+12V
0 RPM
0 RPM
2.348 V
1.799 V
0.866 V
3.260 V
12.196 V
Item Help
Menu Level
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
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F
REQUENCY
/ V
OLTAGE
C
ONTROL
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Frequency / Voltage Control
DRAM Clock
DRAM Timing
SDRAM CAS Latency
Bank Interleave
Precharge to Active(Trp)
Active to Precharge(Tras)
Active to CMD(Trcd)
DRAM Burst Len
DRAM Command Rate
[166 MHz]
[Auto By SPD]
2.5
Disabled
4T
9T
4T
[8]
[2T Command]
Spread Spectrum [Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level
: Move Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit F1: General
F7: Optimized Defaults
Help
DRAM Clock
The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency.
Settings: [66 MHz, 100 MHz, 133 MHz, 166 MHz, By SPD]
DRAM Timing
The value in this field depends on the memory modules installed in your system. Changing the value from the factory setting is not recommended unless you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original modules.
Settings: [Manual, By SPD]
SDRAM CAS Latency
This item is for setting the speed it takes for the memory module to complete a command. Generally, a lower setting will improve the performance of your system. However, if your system becomes less stable, you should change it to a higher setting. This field is only available when
“DRAM Timing” is set to “Manual”.
Settings: [2, 2.5]
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Bank Interleave
This item is for setting the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface.
Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access cycles. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. This improves performance of the SDRAM by masking the refresh time of each bank. This field is only available when “DRAM Timing” is set to
“Manual”.
Settings: [Disabled, 2 Bank, 4 Bank]
Precharge to Active (Trp)
This field is for setting the length of time it takes to precharge a row in the memory module before the row becomes active. Longer values are safer but may not offer the best performance. This field is only available when
“DRAM Timing” is set to “Manual”.
Settings: [2T, 3T]
Active to Precharge (Tras)
This field is for setting the length of time it a row stays active before precharging. Longer values are safer but may not offer the best performance. This field is only available when “DRAM Timing” is set to
“Manual”.
Settings: [5T, 6T]
Active to CMD (Trcd)
This field is only available when “DRAM Timing” is set to “Manual”.
Settings: [2T, 3T]
DRAM Burst Len
This field is for setting the length of time for one burst of data during read/write transaction. Longer setting equals better memory performance.
Settings: [4, 8]
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DRAM Command Rate
This field is for setting how fast the memory controller sends out commands.
Lower setting equals faster command rate.
NOTE: Some memory modules may not be able to handle lower settings.
Settings: [2T Command, 1T Command]
Spread Spectrum
When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread
Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option is for restoring all the default fail-safe BIOS settings. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a stable system with basic performance.
Entering “Y” loads the default fail-safe BIOS values.
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Load Optimized Defaults
This option is for restoring all the default optimized BIOS settings. The default optimized values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a stable system with optimized performance.
Entering “Y” loads the default optimized BIOS values.
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations Enter Password:
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Change / Set / Disable Password
This option is for setting a password for entering BIOS Setup. When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever BIOS
Setup is run. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.
There are two types of passwords you can set. A supervisor password and a user password. When a supervisor password is used, the BIOS Setup program can be accessed and the BIOS settings can be changed. When a user password is used, the BIOS Setup program can be accessed but the
BIOS settings cannot be changed.
To set the password, type the password (up to eight characters in length) and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory. The new password will need to be reentered to be confirmed. To cancel the process press <Esc>.
To disable the password, press <Enter> when prompted to enter a new password. A message will show up to confirm disabling the password. To cancel the process press <Esc>.
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Additionally, when a password is enabled, the BIOS can be set to request the password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of the system. See “Security Option” in the “Advanced
BIOS Features” section for more details.
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Save Data to CMOS
Entering “Y” saves any changes made and exits the program.
Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP / PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency / Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Exit Without Saving
ESC : Quit F9 : Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item
Abandon all Data
Entering “Y” discards any changes made and exits the program.
Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.
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C HAPTER 4
Driver Installation
This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard driver and application. You must install the VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as audio or VGA drivers. The applications will only function correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed.
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U
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Getting Started
The mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD that contains the driver utilities and software for enhancing the performance of the mainboard. If the CD is missing from the retail box, please contact the local dealer for the CD.
Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time. The latest updated versions are available at http://www.viaembedded.com./
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Running the Driver Utilities CD
To start using the CD, insert the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
The CD should run automatically after closing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The driver utilities and software menu screen should then appear on the screen. If the CD does not run automatically, click on the “Start” button and select “Run…” Then type: "D:\Setup.exe".
NOTE: D: might not be the drive letter of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in your system.
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CD C
ONTENT
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 function).
VIA Graphics Driver: Enhances the onboard VIA graphic
chip.
VIA Audio Driver: Enhances the onboard VIA audio chip.
VIA USB 2.0 Driver: Enhances VIA USB 2.0 ports.
VIA LAN Driver: Enhances the onboard VIA LAN chip.
VIA FIR Driver: Support for FIR.
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A PPENDIX A
Smart 5.1
This chapter gives you brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled if your board is equipped with the VT1616 6-channel AC'97 codec.
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Appendix B
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5.1
Smart5.1 allows the system to output 6-channel audio directly from the audio jacks on the mainboard, using the traditional line-in, line-out and microphone jacks as output jacks. Windows® XP/2000 supports 6-channel.
Windows® 98 only supports 4-channel. The examples in this section are based on Windows® XP.
NOTE: Your media entertainment software needs to support 6channels in order for you to experience Smart5.1. Consult the user manual that came with your software for instructions on enabling 6channel audio.
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Example A
1. Double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon in the control panel.
2. Select the “Audio” tab. Then press “Advanced” as shown in the picture.
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Appendix B
3. Choose “5.1 surround sound speakers” to support the 6-channel function.
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Example B
1. Double-click “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon in the control panel and then select the “Audio” tab on the panel as shown below. Press the
“Volume” button in the “Sound playback” area
2. Select “Options” from the “Front Speaker” panel and select the item
“Advanced Controls”.
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Appendix B
3. Click on the “Advanced” button.
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4. Check the “Smart5.1 Enable” item as shown in the panel below.
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Appendix B
After completing the previous settings, connect the speakers to the 3-jack connectors.
Shown below are the corresponding connections to setup the 6-channel system.
Jack 2-channel 6-channel
Line-out Line-out
Line-in Line-in
Microphone Microphone Center/Sub-woofer
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A PPENDIX B
Add-On Module
This chapter gives you brief description of the optional add-on modules that are available for this board.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Sections
LVDS-04
LVDS-05
Page
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89
RGB-01
DVI-01
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Appendix B
LVDS-04
The LVDS-04 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.
LVDS
The LVDS-04 module is equipped with the VIA VT1631 transmitter. It provides a way to connect to LCD panel displays. It supports 18-bit LSB LCD panels. The native resolution is 1024 x 768.
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LVDS-05
The LVDS-05 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.
LVDS
The LVDS-05 module is equipped with the VIA VT1631 transmitter. It provides a way to connect to LCD panel displays. It supports 24-bit MSB LCD panels. The native resolution is 1024 x 768.
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Appendix B
RGB-01
The RGB-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.
LVDS
The RGB-01 module provides support for TTL panel displays. It supports up to 18/24-bit panels.
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DVI-01
The DVI-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.
LVDS
The DVI-01 module is equipped with a VIA VT1632 transmitter. It provides support for digital video interfaces.
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Table of contents
- 9 Specifications
- 10 Mainboard Specifications
- 12 Mainboard Layout (Top and Bottom)
- 14 Back Panel Layout
- 15 Back Panel Ports
- 15 Slots
- 16 Onboard Connectors
- 16 Onboard Jumpers
- 17 Installation
- 18 CPU
- 21 Memory Module Installation
- 22 Connecting the Power Supply
- 24 Back Panel Ports
- 25 Connectors
- 42 Jumpers
- 43 Slots
- 45 BIOS Setup
- 46 Entering Setup
- 47 Control Keys
- 48 Navigating the BIOS Menus
- 49 Getting Help
- 50 Main Menu
- 52 Standard CMOS Features
- 53 IDE Drives
- 54 Advanced BIOS Features
- 57 Advanced Chipset Features
- 59 Integrated Peripherals
- 61 Super IO Device
- 63 Power Management Setup
- 65 Peripheral Activities
- 68 IRQs Activities
- 69 PNP/PCI Configurations
- 71 IRQ Resources
- 72 PC Health Status
- 73 Frequency / Voltage Control
- 76 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
- 77 Load Optimized Defaults
- 78 Set Supervisor / User Password
- 80 Save & Exit Setup
- 81 Exit Without Saving
- 83 Driver Installation
- 84 Driver Utilities
- 86 CD Content
- 87 Smart 5.1
- 88 Enabling Smart 5.1
- 95 Add-On Module
- 96 LVDS-04
- 97 LVDS-05
- 98 RGB-01
- 99 DVI-01