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VIA Technologies ART-5450 User Manual

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ART-5450
Compact Fanless Embedded
System with VIA Nano™ E CPU
for Vehicle/ Fleet Management
-103-06202013-1535

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  • Page 1 ART-5450 Compact Fanless Embedded System with VIA Nano™ E CPU for Vehicle/ Fleet Management -103-06202013-1535...
  • Page 2 VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 232, 4 x USB, 2 x GigaLAN, DC-in 7~36V, PWM-1000, WLAN (EU) and GPS Packing Lists ART-5450-1N10A1 1 x ART-5450 unit 1 x Wall mount bracket 1 x Power cable , 2-Pole Phoenix plug to DC-jack 1 x Screw pack...
  • Page 5 ART-5450-3N10A1 1 x ART-5450 unit 1 x Wall mount bracket 1 x Power cable , 2-Pole Phoenix plug to DC-jack 1 x Screw pack EMIO-1532-00A1 GPS module EMIO-1530-A0A1 WLAN (US) module PWM-1000-00A1 power adapter module ART-5450-4N10A1 1 x ART-5450 unit...
  • Page 6 External AC-to-DC Adapter and Power Cable Model Number Description 99G63-020246 AC-to-DC adapter, DC 19V/90W with 2-pole Phoenix Power Plug 99G33-02058C Power Cord, 180 cm, USA type 99G33-02057C Power Cord, 180 cm, Europe type RAM module Model Number Description 99G06-010408 2GB DDR2 667MHz, 128Mx8 SDRAM SODIMM, Industrial Grade, 0°C ~ 85°C 99G06-010398 1GB DDR2 667MHz, 128Mx8 SDRAM SODIMM,...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ART-5450 Dimensions ..................9 Accessories ......................10 Power cable 2-pole Phoenix ..............10 Mounting Brackets ..................10 2 ART-5450 Hardware Functionality ............11 Layout of I/O Coastline ................... 12 Front Panel Layout ..................12 Rear Panel Layout ..................12 Power Button ...................... 13 Power Input Port....................
  • Page 8 PWM-1000 Pinouts ..................41 4 Jumper Settings ....................43 Basic Jumper Configuration................. 44 CLEAR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper ............45 AT/ATX power mode select................. 46 PVDD1_SEL: LCD power jumper .............. 47 PVDD2_SEL: LCD power jumper .............. 48 5 BIOS Setup ......................49 Entering the BIOS Setup Menu ..............
  • Page 9 Security Option ....................58 MPS Version Control for OS ..............58 OS Select for DRAM > 64 MB ..............58 HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability ................. 58 Video BIOS Shadow ................... 58 Full Screen Logo Show ................58 Summary Screen Show ................59 CPU Features .......................
  • Page 10 Onboard Serial Port 1 ................71 COM1 RS232/422/485 Type ..............71 Onboard Serial Port 2 ................71 COM2 RS232/422/485 Type ..............71 Onboard Serial Port 3 and 4 ..............71 Onboard Serial Port 5 and 6 ..............71 USB Device Setting ................... 72 USB 1.0 Controller ..................
  • Page 11 DDR CAS Latency Control ............... 82 DDR Burst Length ..................82 DDR 1T Command Rate ................82 DRDY Table ..................... 82 ODT ........................82 Spread Spectrum ..................83 Load Optimized Defaults ................84 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............85 Save & Exit Setup ....................86 Exit Without Saving ..................

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview...
  • Page 14 DC power inputs from 7V to 36V in both AT and ATX modes. The ART-5450 also uses a special design to handle the critical issue of in-vehicle power management (ignition on/off, delay on/off, schedule the maintenance power on / off time).

  • Page 15: Key Features

    Video Intensive Triple Display with Dual Independent Display The rich display interface of the ART-5450 includes VGA and two single-channel LVDS. Combined, these support three concurrent displays consisting of CRT, LVDS1 and LVDS2 with the same timing and same resolution.
  • Page 16 power management module can support a wide range of DC power Input voltages from DC 10V~30V. Optimized Integration Optimized integration enables a quick setup and simplifies maintenance. Systems are supplied ready to run with long lifecycle support.

  • Page 17: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Processor Core • Embedded VIA Nano E 1.0 GHz processor Logic System • 800 MHz front-side bus • 1 MB L2 cache • NanoBGA2 package: compact 21 mm x 21 mm System Chipset • VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset BIOS •...
  • Page 18 Gigabit Controller • Two onboard VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet controllers Ethernet Interface • Supports two RJ45 ports • Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL) • Supports Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) Audio Controller • VIA VT1708B high definition audio codec Interface • Supports Line-in, Line-out, and Mic-in 3.5mm TRS jacks Built-in Four USB ports USB 2.0 •...
  • Page 19 System Front Panel I/O • One HDD LED external I/O • One power LED ports • Two RS-232/422/485 COM ports (COM1 and COM2) • Two RS-232 COM ports (COM3 and COM4) • Two USB Type A ports (USB1 and USB2) •...
  • Page 20 Mechanical Construction • Aluminum alloy Characteristics Mounting • Supports table-mounting and wall-mounting Dimension (W x H x D) • 232.6 mm (W) x 60 mm (H) x 124.8 mm (D) Weight • 1.6 Kg (net weight) Operating Temperature Environment • With CompactFlash disk only: Specifications •...

  • Page 21: Art-5450 Dimensions

    ART-5450 D IMENSIONS...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    CCESSORIES Power cable 2-pole Phoenix Part # 99G33-250073 Mounting Brackets Part # 99G42-092136-A1...

  • Page 23: Art-5450 Hardware Functionality

    ART-5450 Hardware Functionality This chapter provides information about the ART-5450’s external I/O ports, LED indicators and their functionality.

  • Page 24: Layout Of I/O Coastline

    I/O C AYOUT OF OASTLINE Front Panel Layout Front I/O Speaker-out Line-in MIC-in 3G antenna hole WLAN antenna hole COM4 COM3 USB1 HDD LED COM2 COM1 USB2 Power LED DC-in Power button Rear Panel Layout Rear I/O GPS antenna hole USB3 UART GPIO...

  • Page 25: Power Button

    OWER UTTON The ART-5450 comes with a power button on the front panel that supports two functions: soft power on/off (instant off or delay 4 seconds), and suspend. COM4 COM3 USB1 COM2 COM1 USB2 DC-in Power button OWER NPUT The ART-5450 comes with a Phoenix connector on the front panel...

  • Page 26: Led Indicators

    LED I NDICATORS There are two LEDs on the front I/O panel of the ART-5450 that indicate the status of the system: • PWR LED is green and indicates the status of the system’s power status. • HDD LED is red and indicates any storage activity for the CompactFlash disk.

  • Page 27: Com Ports

    COM P ORTS The ART-5450 has four D-sub 9-pin ports named COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4. COM1 and COM2 Ports The ART-5450 provides two D-sub 9-pin ports (COM1 and COM2) for RS-232/422/485 serial communications on the front panel. RS-232 RS-422...

  • Page 28: Com3 And Com4 Ports

    COM3 and COM4 Ports The ART-5450 provides two D-sub 9-pin ports Signal that offer standard RS-232 serial communications interface. These ports are COM3 and COM4 on the front panel. UART P The ART-5450 provides one UART 9-pin port. Signal RXD2...

  • Page 29: Vga Port

    VGA P The ART-5450 provides a high resolution VGA interface through the D-sub 15-pin VGA port on the rear I/O panel. It supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. The pin assignments for the VGA display are shown below. Signal...

  • Page 30: Lvds Ports: Lvds1 And Lvds2

    : LVDS1 LVDS2 ORTS The ART-5450 supports two 24-bit single-channel LVDS interfaces through two D-sub 26-pin connectors (LVDS1 and LVDS2) at the rear I/O panel. Both connectors also carry the inverter control signals, and can directly connect to two LVDS LCD displays via external cables.

  • Page 31: Lcd Signal Power 3.3V/5V Switch

    LVDS2 Signal Signal +LCLK2 -LCLK2 +LD2C3 -LD2C3 +LD2C2 -LD2C2 +LD2C1 +LD2C0 -LD2C1 -LD2C0 SPCLK2 SPD2 PVDD2 PVDD2 IVDD2_12V IVDD2_12V BLON2 BRIGHTNESS_CTL2 IVDD2_5V IVDD2_5V LCD Signal Power 3.3V/5V Switch The system also has two jumpers labeled “PVDD1_SEL” and “PVDD2_SEL” (on the internal system board) that correspond to LVDS1 and LVDS2, respectively.

  • Page 32: Audio Ports

    UDIO ORTS The ART-5450 offers high definition audio output through three 3.5mm TRS audio jacks at the rear I/O panel. Connector Type Line-out TRS jack, 3.5mm Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, shielded Line-in TRS jack, 3.5mm Ø 5P, 90 Degree, Female, shielded Mic-in TRS jack, 3.5mm Ø...

  • Page 33: Gigabit Ethernet Ports 1 And 2

    IGABIT THERNET ORTS The ART-5450 system is equipped with two VIA VT6130 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controllers on the mainboard. The controllers provide support for two Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports (LAN1 and LAN2) on rear I/O panel. Both ports are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and...

  • Page 34: Hardware Installation

    Hardware 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.

  • Page 35: How To Remove The Cover

    OW TO REMOVE THE COVER Step 1 Remove the eight screws on the top of the chassis. Step 2 Lift up the cover slowly and carefully. Make sure not to catch the long portion of the heatsink on the upper board.

  • Page 36: How To Install Memory

    OW TO INSTALL MEMORY Step 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the notch on the SODIMM socket. Step 2 Insert the memory module into the SODIMM socket at the 30 degree angle. Then push down until the memory module snaps into place.

  • Page 37: How To Install The Wlan Module

    WLAN OW TO INSTALL THE MODULE Step 1 Locate the mounting holes for the WLAN module. The mounting holes have two standoffs pre-mounted on the upper board directly above the SODIMM socket. Step 2 Align the two mounting holes on the WLAN module with the mounting holes on the standoffs.
  • Page 38 Step 4 Insert one end of the WLAN signal cable into the connector on the WLAN module. Be sure to have the metal contacts facing down before inserting. Step 5 Insert the other end of the WLAN signal cable into the connector labeled JWLAN1 on the upper board.
  • Page 39 Step 6 Remove the WLAN antenna hole cover from the chassis. To facilitate removing the cover, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to depress both locking clips simultaneously. Step 7 Insert the antenna cable (provided with the WLAN kit) into the WLAN antenna hole from the inside.
  • Page 40 Step 9 Connect the other end of the WLAN antenna cable to the micro- RF connector labeled MAIN on the WLAN module. Step 10 Attach the antenna provided with the WLAN kit to the WLAN antenna jack.

  • Page 41: How To Install The Gps Module

    OW TO INSTALL THE MODULE Step 1 Insert one end of the GPS signal cable into the connector on the GPS module. Be sure to have the metal contacts facing down before inserting. Step 2 Insert the other end of the GPS signal cable into the connector labeled JGPS1 on the upper board.
  • Page 42 Step 3 Locate the mounting holes for the GPS module. The mounting holes have two standoffs pre-mounted on the upper board next to the mounting location of the WLAN module. Step 4 Align the two mounting holes on the GPS module with the mounting holes on the standoffs.
  • Page 43 Step 6 Remove the GPS antenna hole cover from the chassis. To facilitate removing the cover, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to depress both locking clips simultaneously. Step 7 Insert the antenna cable (provided with the GPS kit) into the GPS antenna hole from the inside.
  • Page 44 Step 9 Connect the other end of the GPS antenna cable to the micro-RF connector on the GPS module. Step 10 Attach the antenna provided with the GPS kit to the GPS antenna jack.

  • Page 45: How To Install The Mobile Broadband Modules

    OW TO INSTALL THE OBILE ROADBAND MODULES Step 1 Locate the Mini-PCIe slots (MINIPCIE1 and MINIPCIE2) near the center of the upper board. Step 2 Align the notch on the Mobile Broadband module with the notch on the Mini-PCIe slot. Step 3 Insert the Mobile Broadband module horizontally into the Mini- PCIe slot.
  • Page 46 Step 4 Once the module has been fully inserted, secure the module with two screws to the standoffs. Step 5 Remove the Mobile Broadband antenna hole cover from the chassis. To facilitate removing the cover, use a pair of needle-nose pliers to depress both locking clips simultaneously.
  • Page 47 Step 6 Insert the antenna cable into the Mobile Broadband antenna hole from the inside. Make sure the flat side of the antenna jack matches the flat side of the antenna hole. Step 7 Secure the Mobile Broadband antenna jack to the chassis with the toothed washer and nut.

  • Page 48: How To Install The Mounting Brackets

    OW TO INSTALL THE OUNTING RACKETS Step 1 Prepare the left and right brackets and the four screws.
  • Page 49 Step 2 Fasten the mounting brackets to the bottom side of the ART-5450 chassis as shown.
  • Page 50 Step 3 Secure both mounting brackets to the wall/table with four screws.

  • Page 51: How To Install The Pwm-1000

    Refer to Appendix A for the pinouts. Step 1 Connect the power cable to the DC-in port on the front IO panel of the ART-5450. Step 2 Connect the GPIO cable to COM1 on the front IO panel of the ART-5450.
  • Page 52 Step 4 Connect the power module to the power source using the provided cable.

  • Page 53: Pwm-1000 Pinouts

    PWM-1000 Pinouts DC Output Connector Signal +12V out UART/GPI Connector Signal RXDA1 TXDA1...
  • Page 54 Power Input Connector Signal IGN2 DC 10~30V DC 10~30V...

  • Page 55: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings This section will explain how to configure the ART-5450 to match the needs of your application by setting the jumpers.

  • Page 56: Basic Jumper Configuration

    ASIC UMPER ONFIGURATION The ART-5450 internal board provides a jumper for setting some system hardware functions. The jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip. It is often protected by a plastic cover that slides over the pins to connect them.

  • Page 57: Clear_Cmos: Clear Cmos Jumper

    JUMPER The CMOS RAM is located on the lower board (motherboard) in the ART-5450 system. It stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. To reset the CMOS settings, set the jumper on pin 2 and 3 while the system is off. Return the jumper to pin 1 and 2 afterwards.

  • Page 58: At/Atx Power Mode Select

    AT/ATX POWER MODE SELECT The ART-5450 supports two kinds of power modes: ATX (default) and AT. The ATX mode requires a standby power connection and a power supply on signal to turn on the main power supply. The AT mode does not require a standby power connection but needs to be connected to ground to boot up properly.

  • Page 59: Pvdd1_Sel: Lcd Power Jumper

    PVDD1_SEL: LCD POWER JUMPER The ART-5450 system motherboard provides an onboard jumper named “PVDD1_SEL” for setting the LCD signal power to either 5V or 3.3V for LVDS1 connector on rear I/O panel. When connecting the LVDS LCD Panel display to LVDS1, the setting of PVDD1_SEL must match the power requirements of the connected LVDS Panel display.

  • Page 60: Pvdd2_Sel: Lcd Power Jumper

    PVDD2_SEL: LCD POWER JUMPER The ART-5450 system motherboard provides an onboard jumper named “PVDD2_SEL” for setting the LCD signal power to either 5V or 3.3V. When connecting the LVDS LCD Panel display to LVDS2 on rear I/O panel, the setting of PVDD2_SEL must match the power requirements of the connected LVDS Panel display.

  • Page 61: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions.

  • Page 62: Entering The Bios Setup Menu

    BIOS S NTERING THE 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, restart the system and try again. ONTROL Keys Description Move to the previous item...

  • Page 63: Navigating The Bios Menus

    BIOS M AVIGATING THE ENUS The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the Left/Right and Up/Down arrow keys to select any item or sub- menu. Descriptions of the selected/highlighted category are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The small triangular arrowhead symbol next to a field indicates that a sub-menu is available (see figure below).

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    The Main Menu contains thirteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press Enter to accept or enter Sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.

  • Page 65: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations Use this menu to set the PnP and PCI configurations. PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations.

  • Page 66: Standard Cmos Features

    CMOS F TANDARD EATURES Date The date format is [Day, Month, Date, Year] Time The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second] Video Settings: [EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80, MONO] Halt On Set the system’s response to specific boot errors. Below is a table that details the possible settings.

  • Page 67: Ide Channels

    IDE C HANNELS 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.

  • Page 68: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS F DVANCED EATURES Includes submenus: - CPU Features - Hard Disk Boot Priority Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Settings Description Enabled Turns on hard disk boot sector virus protection Disabled Turns off hard disk boot sector virus protection Note:...

  • Page 69: Quick Power On Self-Test

    Quick Power On Self-Test Shortens Power On Self-Test (POST) cycle to enable shorter boot up time. Settings Description Disabled Standard Power On Self Test (POST) Enabled Shorten Power On Self Test (POST) cycle and boot up time First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

  • Page 70: Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

    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.

  • Page 71: Summary Screen Show

    Summary Screen Show Show summary screen. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 72: Cpu Features

    CPU F EATURES Thermal Management This item sets CPU’s thermal control rule to protect CPU from overheat. Settings Description Thermal Monitor 1 On-die throtting Thermal Monitor 2 Ratio & VID transition Thermal Monitor 3 Dynamic Ratio & VID transition Disabled Disable the thermal monitor Thermal Monitor Bus Ratio This item sets the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled...

  • Page 73: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    RIORITY This is for setting the priority of the hard disk boot order when the “Hard Disk” option is selected in the “[First/Second/Third] Boot Device” menu item.

  • Page 74: Advanced Chipset Features

    DVANCED HIPSET EATURES Caution: The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Do not change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset. Includes submenus: - Internal VGA Control - CPU & PCI Bus Control Memory Hole Settings: [Disabled, 15M –...

  • Page 75: Internal Vga Control

    VGA C NTERNAL ONTROL VGA Share Memory Size This setting allows you to select the amount of system memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor. Settings: [Disabled, 64M, 128M, 256M] Direct Frame Buffer Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system.

  • Page 76: Panel Type

    Panel Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system. Settings: 00: 640 x 480 08: 800 x 480 01: 800 x 600 09: 1024 x 600 02: 1024 x 768 0A: 1366 x 768 03: 1280 x 768 0B: 1600 x 1200 04: 1280 x 1024...

  • Page 77: Cpu & Pci Bus Control

    CPU & PCI B ONTROL PCI Master 0 WS Write Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] VIA PWR Management Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 78: Integrated Peripherals

    NTEGRATED ERIPHERALS Includes submenus: - VIA OnChip IDE Device - VIA OnChip PCI Device - SuperIO Device - USB Device Setting...

  • Page 79: Via Onchip Ide Device

    VIA O IDE D EVICE CF Card ATA66 Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] SATA Controller Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] IDE DMA Transfer Access Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 1 Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Secondary Master PIO Settings: [Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4] Secondary Slave PIO Settings: [Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4]...

  • Page 80: Secondary Master Udma

    Secondary Master UDMA Settings: [Disabled, Auto] Secondary Slave UDMA Settings: [Disabled, Auto] IDE HDD Block Mode Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 81: Via Onchip Pci Device

    VIA O PCI D EVICE Azalia HDA Controller Settings: [Disabled, Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]...

  • Page 82: Superio Device

    IO D UPER EVICE Includes submenu: - SuperIO COM Ports (UARTs) Watch Dog Timer Select Settings: [Disabled, 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 40 Sec, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min]...

  • Page 83: Superio Com Ports (Uarts)

    IO COM P (UART UPER ORTS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SuperIO COM Ports (UARTs) Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] COM1 RS232/422/485 Type [By Default] Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ4] Menu Level COM2 RS232/422/485 Type [By Default] Onboard Serial Port 3 [3E8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 4...

  • Page 84: Usb Device Setting

    USB D EVICE ETTING Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Device Setting Item Help USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Operation Mode [High Speed] Menu Level USB Keyboard Function [Enabled] USB Mouse Function [Enabled] Enabled or Disabled Universal Host Controller USB Storage Function [Enabled]...

  • Page 85: Usb Storage Function

    USB Storage Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Mass Storage. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 86: Freedos Configuration

    DOS C ONFIGURATION Boot into FreeDOS The system will boot to FreeDOS. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 87: Power Management Setup

    OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP Includes submenus: - Wakeup Event Detect ACPI Suspend Type Settings Description S1(POS) 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(STR) S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state.

  • Page 88: Suspend Mode

    Suspend Mode Settings: [Disable, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour] Video Off Option Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option.

  • Page 89: Wakeup Event Detect

    AKEUP VENT ETECT 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: [By OS, Enabled] RTC Alarm Resume Set a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system.

  • Page 90: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    P/PCI C ONFIGURATIONS 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. Init Display First Settings: [Onboard, PCIEx] PNP OS Installed Settings Description BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI).

  • Page 91: Resources Controlled By

    Resources Controlled By Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices. Settings Description Auto(ESCD) BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields Manual Unlocks “IRQ Resources” for manual configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Assign IRQ for VGA Assign IRQ for VGA devices.

  • Page 92: Irq Resources

    IRQ R ESOURCES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources Item Help IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] Menu Level IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original IRQ-10 assigned to...

  • Page 93: Pc Health Status

    PC H EALTH TATUS The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

  • Page 94: Frequency/Voltage Control

    REQUENCY OLTAGE ONTROL DRAM Frequency Settings: [DDR2-400, DDR2-533, DDR2-667, SPD] DDR CAS Latency Control Settings: [2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T, SPD] DDR Burst Length Settings: [4, 8, SPD] DDR 1T Command Rate Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] DRDY Table Settings: [Slowest, Optimize] Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 95: Spread Spectrum

    Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create 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.

  • Page 96: Load Optimized Defaults

    PTIMIZED EFAULTS 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” and press <Enter> to load the default optimized BIOS values.

  • Page 97: Set Supervisor/User Password

    UPERVISOR ASSWORD 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.

  • Page 98: Save & Exit Setup

    & E ETUP Entering “Y” saves any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.

  • Page 99: Exit Without Saving

    ITHOUT AVING Entering “Y’ discards any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.

  • Page 101: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation...

  • Page 102: Microsoft Driver Support

    ICROSOFT RIVER UPPORT The VIA ART-5450 is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com.
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