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User’s Manual EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard P/N: 99-51-012561-14 Version 1.40 December 11, 2003...
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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. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Safety Instructions 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.
Box Contents • 1 x VIA Mainboard • 1 x User’s Manual • 1 x Floppy Ribbon Cable • 1 x ATA-33/66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable • 1 x Combo Module (2 port USB 2.0 and 2 port IEEE1394) • 1 x Driver Utilities CD...
The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. as part of the company’s open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. The mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems.
Specifications Onboard I/O Connectors • Two 1394 connectors for two 1394 ports • Front-panel audio connectors (Mic and Line Out) • CD Audio-in connector • 1 FIR connector; 1 PS2 connector • Wake-on-LAN • CPU / System Fan / FAN3 •...
Specifications Back Panel Ports Port Description Page Audio Jacks Line-Out, Line-In, Microphone 2-10 COM 1 Serial port 2-10 LPT1 Parallel port PS2-MS PS2 mouse port PS2-KB PS2 keyboard port RCA_JACK RCA Video or SPDIF jack RJ45 10/100 NIC port S-VIDEO S-Video Port USB 1-2 Universal Serial Bus ports 1 - 2...
Chapter 1 Onboard Connectors and Jumpers Connecter/Jumper Description Page 1394_1 Connector for first 1394 port 2-15 1394_2 Connector for second 1394 port 2-15 ATXPWR ATX power cable connector CD_IN Onboard CD audio cable connector 2-16 Consumer IR connector 2-13 CLEAR_CMOS Jumper to reset CMOS settings to default 2-19 COM2...
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Chapter 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. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
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Chapter 2 The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3 E-Series Processor. 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.
Installation The VIA Eden Processor Providing ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the VIA Eden Processor features a fanless design. The VIA Eden Processor requires only a heatsink as shown. Warning: This motherboard is not designed to support overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
Chapter 2 Memory Module Installation The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one 184-pin DIMM slot for DDR266 SDRAM memory modules. DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1. Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards. 2. Align the DDR SDRAM module with the corresponding notches on the DIMM slot.
Installation Available DDR SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the mainboard. Slot Memory Module Total Memory DIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 64 MB - 1 GB (Bank 0 & 1) Maximum System Memory Supported 64 MB - 1 GB...
Chapter 2 Connecting the Power Supply The VIA EPIA-M Mini-ITX Mainboard requires an ATX power supply to be connected. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
Installation Back Panel Ports The back panel has the following ports: Parallel (LPT1) RJ45 PS2_MS Line-In Line-Out Microphone S-Video RCA / SPDIF COM1 PS2_KB VGA Out Mouse Port: PS2_MS The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse.
Chapter 2 VGA Out A DB-15 pin female connector that connects to a VGA monitor. USB Ports The mainboard provides 2 USB 2.0 ports. USB-compatible devices can be plugged directly into these ports. Signal Description 2 3 4 + 5V - DATA Negative data channel + DATA...
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Installation Parallel Port: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female connector for LPT (parallel port). A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) modes. Signal Description STROBE Strobe DATA0 Data 0 DATA1...
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Chapter 2 Serial Ports: COM1 The mainboard offers two 9-pin male Serial Port connectors COM1. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to these ports. Signal Description Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground...
Installation Connectors Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The 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.
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, SLED and the Speaker on the case. Signal Signal PWR LED+ HDD LED+ PWR LED+ HDD LED- PWR LED- PW_BN+ SPEAKER+...
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Installation Fast IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR This connector allows you to connect an IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to activate the IR function. Signal IRRX1 IRRX IRTX Consumer Infrared Module, PS2 Header: CIR / EXT_KBMS When the header is not in use, please short pin 3&5, pin 4&6, pin 7&9, and pin 8&10.
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Chapter 2 USB pin-header: USB3/4 The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin-header connector, allowing up to 2 additional USB ports. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto this pin- header. Signal Signal USB2 - USB 3 - USB2 + USB 3 + USB 3/4 Wake-on LAN: WOL This connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On...
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Installation FireWire: IEEE1394 FireWire is a serial I/O interface that provides you fast data transfer rates. There are 2 FireWire ports available. Signal Signal TPA0+ TPA0- TPB0+ TPB0- 1394_VDD 1394_VDD 1394_1 1394_2 COM2 COM2: The Second Serial Port COM2 is a pin header for second serial port. Signal Description Data Carry Detect...
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Chapter 2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD The floppy disk drive connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M. 1.44M, and 2.88M floppy disk types. CD Audio Connector: CD_IN This connector is for the CD-ROM audio connector. CD_IN 2-16...
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Installation C Connector: I This is for connecting a I C device. Signal +3.3V +3.3V EL-ON SMBCK SMBDT Front Audio Panel: 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.
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Chapter 2 LVDS Module Connector: LVDS (Optional) This connector allows you to connect to a LVDS module. 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.
Installation Jumpers The 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: CLEAR_CMOS The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.
Chapter 2 Slots Peripheral Component Interconnect: PCI The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI expansion card. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
Chapter BIOS Setup This chapter gives you detailed explaination of each BIOS setup functions. This chapter includes the following sections: Entering Setup Control Keys Gettings Help The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features 3-12 Integrated Peripherals 3-14 Power Management Setup 3-18...
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press Delete 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 Keys Description Up Arrow Move to the previous item Down Arrow Move to the next item...
BIOS Setup Getting Help Main Menu The main menu displays all 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. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in IDE Primary Master the right view) appears on the left of certain IDE Primary Slave...
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.
BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features 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. Date - the date from 1 to 31. Year - the year, range from 1999 to 2098. Time The time format is <Hour><Minute><Second>.
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BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Slave, 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.
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 Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking...
BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from first HDD. SCSI The system will boot from SCSI.
Chapter 3 Boot Up NumLock Status Set the NumLock status when the system is powered on. will turn key pad into number keys, and will turn key pad into arrow keys. Settings: Typematic Rate Setting When , you can set the Typematic Rate and Typematic Delay. Enabled Settings: Enabled...
BIOS Setup Show Summary Information Show the summary information during the BIOS boot process. Settings: Enabled Disabled Display Small Logo Show small energy star logo during BIOS bootup process. Settings: Enabled Disabled 3-11...
Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. WARNING: 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.
BIOS Setup Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system. Settings: CRT, TV, CRT + TV, LCD CRT + LCD Panel Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system.
Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose to activate each channel separately. Enabled Settings: Enabled Disabled IDE Prefetch Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive.
BIOS Setup AC97 Audio allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the Auto device is detected, the onboard VIA AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to an audio device.
Chapter 3 SuperIO Device Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard FDC Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select when you have Enabled installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabled Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1/2 Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port A/serial port B.
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BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Function Activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management) Function.
BIOS Setup HDD Power Down Set the time to power down HDD after hard disk inactivity. Settings: Disabled (minutes) 1~15 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/ (minutes) and...
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: LPT & COM Event Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor parallel port (LPT) and serial port (COM) activities.
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BIOS Setup 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 Any Key USB Resume Decide whether or not USB devices can wake the system from suspend state.
Chapter 3 IRQs Activities Press Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Primary INTR Selecting will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. Settings: Off, On IRQ3~IRQ15 Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line.
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 , BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI).
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Chapter 3 Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices. Settings: Disabled Enabled 3-24...
BIOS Setup IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when is set to Resources Controlled By 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.
Chapter 3 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
BIOS Setup Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Settings: 66 MHz, 100 MHz, 133 MHz, By SPD DRAM Timing The value in this field depends on the memory modules installed in your system.
Chapter 3 Bank Interleave Set 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.
BIOS Setup DRAM Voltage This field sets the voltage for the memory module. Settings: 2.9V, 2.8V, 2.6V, 2.5V 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.
Chapter 3 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a minimal and stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Entering loads the default BIOS values that provide a minimal and stable...
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard.
Chapter 3 Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press Enter. The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory.
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BIOS Setup Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features menu.
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Entering will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.
BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Entering will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.
Chapter Driver Installation This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard drivers and applications. You must install 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.
Chapter 4 Driver Utilities Getting Started The mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD which contains driver utilities and software to enhance the performance of the mainboard. Please check that you have this CD in your retail box. If the CD is missing in your retail box, please contact your local dealer for the CD.
Driver Installation CD Content The driver utilities and software 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 (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)
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Appendix Smart 5.1 This chapter gives you brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled. This chapter includes the following sections: Intelligent 6-Channel Audio...
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Appendix A Intelligent 6-Channel Audio Enabling Smart 5.1 Intelligent 6 Channel Audio Smart5.1 allows the user to output 6 channel audio directly from the audio jacks on the mainboard, using the traditional line-in and microphone jacks as output jacks. For it to work properly, both the OS and the software application used need to support 6 channel audio.
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Smart 5.1 2. The panel of [Sounds and Audio Devices Properties] appears and select [Audio] tab. Then press [Advanced] as shown in the picture. 3. Choose [5.1 surround sound speakers] to support the 6 channel function.
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Appendix A Example B 1. Double click [Sounds and Audio Devices] icon in Control Panel and then select [Audio] tab on the panel as shown below. Press [Volume] button in the [Sound playback] column. 2. [Front Speaker] panel appears and then select [Options] menu to check the item [Advanced Controls].
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Smart 5.1 3. Then [Front Speaker] panel displays [Advanced] button and press it. 4. Check the item [Smart5.1 Enable] in the panel below.
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Appendix A After completing the previous settings, you need to connect your speakers to the audio jacks as shown below. Parallel (LPT1) RJ45 PS2_MS Line-In Line-Out Microphone S-Video RCA / SPDIF COM1 PS2_KB VGA Out 2-Channel 6-Channel Line-In Rear (L/R) Line-Out Front (L/R) Microphone...
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Smart 5.1 2. The panel of Audio Effect appears and click on the lower right corner button as shown in the picture below. 3. The [Setup] panel appears and select [Audio] tab. Then choose the item [6 Channel (5.1 Home Theater)] in the column of [Audio Speaker Configuration].
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Appendix A Power-DVD XP v4.0 1. Open the application and click on the [Configuration] icon shown as the picture below. 2. The panel of Configuration appears and select [Audio] tab. Then choose [6 Speaker] in the column of [Audio Output] and click [Ok]. Through the system operation and software settings, users can take advantage of Smart 5.1 6-channel output with ease!
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