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VIA Mainboard
User's Manual
VIA P4PB 266E
Version 1.0 - June 20th, 2002
P/N 99-51-010711
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  • Page 1 VIA Mainboard User’s Manual VIA P4PB 266E Version 1.0 - June 20th, 2002 P/N 99-51-010711...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright by VIA Technologies Inc. (“VIA”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without express written authorization from VIA. Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Data protection All data should be backed-up prior to the installation of any drive unit or storage peripheral.
  • Page 3 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 equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 TRADEMARKS All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Windows 95/98/98SE/2000/XP and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
  • Page 5 Box Contents • 1 x VIA Mainboard • 1 x User’s Manual • 1 x Quick Installation Guide • 1 x Floppy Ribbon Cable • 1x ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable • 1 x 2-Port USB 2.0/1.1 Module • 1 x Audio Bracket •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. Specifications ..... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..........1-2 Mainboard Layout ............1-4 Connectors Guide ............. 1-5 Chapter 2. Installation......2-1 CPU Installation ..............2-2 CPU Installation ............... 2-2 CPU Core Speed .............. 2-3 CPU Fan Installation ............2-3 Memory Installation............
  • Page 7 Modem-In Connector: Modem_IN ........ 2-13 Fan Power Connectors: CPU/SYS/PWR FAN ..... 2-14 Case Connectors: F_PANEL ......... 2-14 Audio Header Connector: Audio_Header ...... 2-16 USB pin-header: USB3~6 ..........2-17 Wake-On LAN Connector: WOL ........2-17 Wake-On Ring Connector: WOR........2-18 1394 pin-header(optional) ..........2-18 PC Smart Card Reader: SCR.........
  • Page 8 Frequency/Voltage Control ..........3-24 Load Fail-Safe Defaults........... 3-27 Load Optimized Defaults ..........3-28 Set Supervisor/User Password ........3-29 Save & Exit Setup............3-31 Exit Without Saving ............3-32 Chapter 4. Software Setup ....4-1 Utility Driver CD Content ..........4-2 Getting Started ..............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Specifications

    Specifications Specifications The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard is based around the VIA Apollo P4X266E chipset, which brings sup- port for high-performance DDR SDRAM to the Intel ® Pentium 4 platform. VIA’s advanced 266 MB/s 8-bit ® V-Link controller brings optimal system efficiency by effectively doubling bandwidth between the chipset’s...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    Chapter 1 Mainboard Specifications • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Willamette/Northwood and Celeron processors ® ® ® in the 478 pin package • Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.2GHz and upwards Chipset • VIA Apollo P4X266E chipset (VT8753E & VT8235) - Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with 400MHz (100MHz QDR) and...
  • Page 11 Specifications Onboard Peripherals • 1 floppy port supports 2 x FDD • 2 x serial ports (COM 1 + COM 2) • 1 x SPP/EPP/ECP mode compliant parallel port • 2 x USB 2.0 ports (plus 2 pin-headers for up to 4 USB 2.0 additional connections) •...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Layout

    AUX12V Line-Out Line-In PWRFAN AGP Slot Audio_Header PCI Slot 1 CD_IN Modem_IN PCI Slot 2 AUX_IN PCI Slot 3 CLEAR_CMOS PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 BIOS (optional) CNR Slot 1394-1 1394-2 USB3/4 USB5/6 OB_Codec SYSFan VIA P4PB 266E Mainboard...

  • Page 13: Connectors Guide

    Specifications Connectors Guide Connectors Function Reference ATXPWR ATX 20-pin power connector See p. 2-7 AUX12V ATX 12V power connector See p. 2-7 JMS1 Mouse connector See p. 2-8 JKB1 Keyboard connector See p. 2-8 USB Port Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p.
  • Page 14 Installation 2 2 2 2 2 Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installing the mainboard, carefully hold the components and closely follow the installation procedures. Some components may be damaged if they are installed incorrectly.

  • Page 15: Cpu Installation

    Chapter 2 CPU Installation The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 Willamette/ ® ® Northwood and Celeron processors in the 478 pin package (PGA478). When ® installing the CPU, ensure the CPU has a large-size heatsink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.

  • Page 16: Cpu Core Speed

    Installation CPU Core Speed CPU Clock 100MHz Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed CPU Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 18 1.8GHz Overclocking This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnor- WARNING! mal settings, before overclocking.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan firmly until its four clips become wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism. 4. Press the two levers down to secure the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction.

  • Page 18: Memory Installation

    Installation Memory Installation The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard provides 3 sockets for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules with 6 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be installed. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM sockets (DDR 1~3).

  • Page 19: Ddr Module Installation

    Chapter 2 DDR Module Installation You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM mod- ules into the DDR DIMM sockets, depending on your requirements. Differing from SDR DIMM, DDR DIMM modules have only one notch on the center of the module.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Installation Power Supply The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard requires an ATX power supply for powering the system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    Keyboard USB Keyboard Connector: JKB1 Mouse Connector: JMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/ The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard pro- 2 keyboard connector for attaching a vides a standard PS/2 mouse connec- PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 tor for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You keyboard directly into this connector.

  • Page 22: Usb Port Connectors

    Installation USB Port Connectors The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard provides 2 USB 2.0 ports (2 connectors for up to 4 additional USB 2.0 ports). USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4...

  • Page 23: Serial Port Connectors: Com 1 & Com 2

    Chapter 2 Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 & COM 2 The mainboard offers two 9-pin male Serial Port connectors (COM 1 and COM 2) . You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to these ports. Pin Definition 1 2 3 4 5 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 24: Connectors

    Installation Connectors The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard provides pin-header connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and the CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD The standard floppy disk drive connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M floppy disk types.

  • Page 25: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functions. You can connect up to four hard disk drive, CD-ROM, LS-120 and other devices.
  • Page 26 Installation CD-In Connector: CD_IN This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector. Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN This connector is for a DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. Modem-In Connector: Modem_IN This connector is for a modem with internal audio connector. Socket 478 CD_IN CD_R...

  • Page 27: Fan Power Connectors: Cpu/Sys/Pwr Fan

    Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU/SYS/PWR FAN The CPUFAN (CPU fan) , SYSFAN (chasis fan) , and PWRFAN (power 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.
  • Page 28 Installation Pin Definition Socket 478 SIGNAL SIGNAL PWR_LED+ HD_LED+ PWR_LED+ HD_LED- PWR_LED- SPEAKER+ 266E RESET+ RESET- SPEAKER- SLED+ SLED- Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. Pressing this button will turn the sys- tem power on or off. Reset Switch The Reset Switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/OFF.

  • Page 29: Audio Header Connector: Audio_Header

    Chapter 2 Audio Header Connector: Audio_Header This connector is for connecting the audio bracket that comes with VIA P4PB 266E mainboard. The audio bracket consists of two SPDIF connectors (one for optical and the other RCA), one sub-woofer/center connector and one rear speaker connector.

  • Page 30: Usb Pin-Header: Usb3~6

    Installation USB pin-header: USB3~6 The mainboard provides 2 front USB pin-header connectors, allowing up to 4 additional USB 2.0 ports. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto these pin- headers. Socket 478 USB 3~6 Pin Definition P IN SIG N A L P IN SIG N A L V C C...

  • Page 31: Wake-On Ring Connector: Wor

    Chapter 2 Wake-On Ring Connector: WOR This connector allows you to connect a modem card with the Wake-On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a singal is received through the modem card. Socket 478 266E Ring GND 1394 pin-header: (optional) The mainboard provides 2 front 1394 pin-header connectors, allowing up to 2 additional 1394 ports.

  • Page 32: Pc Smart Card Reader: Scr

    Installation PC Smart Card Reader: SCR This connector accommodates a Smart Card Reader that allows you to conve- niently make transactions such as financial, health care, telephony, or travel- ing services through a Smart Card user interface software. Socket 478 SCR Pin Definition SIGNAL 266E...

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Jumpers The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard provides jumpers for setting the mainboard’s functions. This section will explain how to change settings for your mainboard’s functions through the use of the jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: CLEAR_CMOS The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.

  • Page 34: Audio Codec Auto Detect Jumper: Ob_Codec

    Installation Audio Codec Auto Detect Jumper: OB_CODEC This jumper enables or disables the audio codec auto detect function. If a CNR card based audio codec is found, then the auto detect function will auto- matically disable the onboard audio codec to avoid conflict. If the auto detect function is disabled, then the mainboard will always disable the onboard au- dio codec.

  • Page 35: Slots

    Chapter 2 Slots The mainboard provides five 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP4X slot (1.5V) and one CNR slot. Socket 478 AGP Slot 266E PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP4X slot (1.5V) allows you to insert an AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.

  • Page 36: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Installation PCI Interrupt Request Routing IRQ allows devices to send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 PCI Slot 1 INT A#...
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup 3 3 3 3 3 BIOS Setup This chapter gives you detailed explaination of each BIOS setup functions. It consists of the following topics: Entering Setup Control Keys Getting Help The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Integrated Peripherals...

  • Page 38: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press DEL straight away to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again. Control Keys < ↑ > Move to the previous item <...

  • Page 39: Getting Help

    BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the BIOS setup menu, the Main Menu appears. Main Menu The main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys ( ) to select any item/sub-menu. Description of the selected/highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 40: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu The Main Menu contains twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub- menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations.

  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you desire for each item. Date The date format is <Day><Month><Date><Year>. Day - day of the week, for example Friday. Read-only. Month - the month from Jan to Dec.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/Slave Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. Select Auto whenever possible.

  • Page 44: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled, any attempt to write data into this area will cause a beep and warning message display on screen. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Set the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature for Level 2 cache.
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup SCSI The system will boot from SCSI. CD-ROM The system will boot from CD-ROM. HDD-1 The system will boot from second HDD. HDD-2 The system will boot from third HDD. HDD-3 The system will boot from fourth HDD. ZIP100 The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. System A password prompt appears every time when the com- puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

  • Page 47: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset func- tions. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls just how much memory space can be allocated to AGP for video purposes.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 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 and Disabled.

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. Settings: Disabled, Enabled. IDE Prefetch Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 USB Keyboard Support Enable USB Keyboard Support for DOS and Windows 95. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. SuperIO Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select “Enabled” when you have installed a floppy disk drive.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup UR2 Duplex Mode Set the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bi-directional transmis- sion/reception is allowed. Settings: Full and Half. Onboard Parallel Port This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port. Settings: Disabled, 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 and 3BC/IRQ7.

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effec- tively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Function Activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup Power Management Timer Set the idle time before system enters power saving mode. ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Settings: Disable and 1/2/4/6/ 8/10/20/30/40 min and 1 hr. Video Off Option Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Peripheral Activities Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: VGA Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor VGA activities. Settings: Off and ON. LPT & COM Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor parallel port (LPT) and serial port (COM) activities.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup PS2KB Wakeup Select When select Password, please press ENTER key to change Password, 8 charac- ters maximum. Settings: Hot key. PS2KB Wakeup from suspend Select which Hot-Key to wake-up the system from power saving mode. Settings: Disabled, Ctrl+F1, Ctrl+F2, Ctrl+F3, Ctrl+F4, Ctrl+F5, Ctrl+F6, Ctrl+F7, Ctrl+F8, Ctrl+F9, Ctrl+F10, Ctrl+F11, Ctrl+F12, Power, Wake and Any Key.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 IRQs Activities Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Primary INTR Selecting ON will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. IRQ3~IRQ15 Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line.

  • Page 57: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. PNP OS Installed When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI).
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings: PCI Device: For Plug &...

  • Page 59: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Vcore(V), 3.3Vin(V), +5V, +12V, -12V, -5V, 5VSB(V), VBAT(V), CPU Temperature, Chassis FAN Speed, CPU FAN Speed. These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’...

  • Page 60: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: By SPD, 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz and 200MHz. DRAM Timing This setting determines whether DRAM timing is configured by reading the contents of the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module.
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup Active to Precharge (Tras) Set the time from active back to precharge state. Settings: 6T and 7T. Active to CMD (Trcd) Set the time from active state to command state. Settings: 2T and 3T. DRAM Command Rate This setting controls the DRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows DRAM signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or mainboard clock speed. Spread Spectrum When the mainboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).

  • Page 63: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the mainboard manufac- turer to provide a minimal and stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing “Y”...

  • Page 64: Load Optimized Defaults

    Chapter 3 Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable perfor- mance of the mainboard.

  • Page 65: Set Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menus. 3-30...

  • Page 67: Save & Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.

  • Page 68: Exit Without Saving

    Chapter 3 Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4. Software Setup

    Driver Setup 4 4 4 4 4 Software Setup This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard drivers and applications. It consists of the following topics: Utility Driver CD Content Note: You must install VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as audio or VGA drivers.

  • Page 70: Utility Driver Cd Content

    Utility Driver CD Content Getting Started The VIA P4PB 266E mainboard includes a Driver Utility CD which contains utility drivers and softwares to enhance the performance of the mainboard. Please check that you have this CD in your gift box. If the CD is missing in your gift box, please contact your local dealer for the CD.
  • Page 71 Driver Setup The utility drivers and softwares contain in this CD are: - VIA 4in1 Drivers: Contains VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver (enables the performance enhancing bus mastering functions on ATA-capable Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility), AGP VxD Driver (provide 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...

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