Summary of Contents for VIA Technologies EPIA-PX10000G - VIA Motherboard - Pico ITX
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User’s Manual EPIA-PX Version 1.11 August 16, 2007...
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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.
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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 Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
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ONTENTS One EPIA PX Pico-ITX Mainboard One ATA-133/100/66 IDE Ribbon Cable One PS/2 Ribbon Cable One Power Ribbon Cable One COM Port Ribbon Cable One DVI Ribbon Cable One Driver Utility CD Two Screws (for the COM port)
ABLE OF ONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ................1 ............. 2 AINBOARD PECIFICATIONS ................ 4 AINBOARD AYOUT ............... 4 ANEL AYOUT INSTALLATION ................5 CPU ....................6 CPU Fan: CPU_FAN ..............6 ............7 EMORY ODULE NSTALLATION Memory Slot: DDR2_SODIMM ............7 Available DDR2 SDRAM Configurations ........7 ............
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BIOS SETUP ..................19 ................20 NTERING ETUP ................21 ONTROL BIOS M ............22 AVIGATING THE ENUS ................23 ETTING ................... 24 Standard CMOS Features ............24 Advanced BIOS Features ............. 24 Advanced Chipset Features............24 Integrated Peripherals ..............24 Power Management Setup ............
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Full Screen Logo Show ..............30 CPU F ................31 EATURE Deplay Prior to Thermal ............. 31 Thermal Management ..............31 TM2 Bus Ratio ................31 TM2 Bus VID ................32 C7 CMPXCHGB ................32 C7 NoExecute (NX) ..............32 .............
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USB D ..............41 EVICE ETTING USB 1.0 Controller ..............41 USB 2.0 Controller ..............41 USB Operation Mode ..............41 USB Keyboard Function .............. 42 USB Storage Function ..............42 No Device ................... 42 ............43 OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP ACPI Suspend Type ..............
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Maximum ASPM supported ............48 Maximum Payload Size..............48 ............ 49 REQUENCY OLTAGE ONTROL DRAM Clock ................49 Auto Detect PCI Clk ..............49 DRAM C ............50 LOCK RIVE ONTROL DRAM Clock ................50 DRAM Timing ................50 Read to Precharge (Trtp) ............51 Write to Read CMD (Trtp) ............
HAPTER Specifications The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-PX Pico-ITX mainboard is the smallest form-factor available today. Through a high level of integration, the Pico-ITX measures at only 25% of the size of a Mini-ITX mainboard. The mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems.
Chapter 1 AINBOARD PECIFICATIONS • Supports VIA C7 1.0GHz NanoBGA2 Processor Chipset • VIA VX700 Advanced All-in-One System Processor Memory • 1 x DDR2 533 SODIMM slot (up to 1 GB) Graphics • Integrated UniChrome™ Pro II 3D/2D AGP with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 Video Decoding Acceleration •...
Specifications Onboard I/O Connectors • 1 x USB pin connector for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports • 1 x COM pin connector • 1 PS2 mouse/keyboard pin connector • 1 Fan pin connector for CPU Fan • 1 x LVDS/DVI panel pin connector •...
HAPTER Installation This chapter provides 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.
Chapter 2 The VIA EPIA-PX Pico-ITX mainboard can support VIA C7 NanoBGA2 processor. The processor requires a heatsink with fan for 1.0GHz SKU. CPU Fan: CPU_FAN The CPU_FAN runs on +5V and maintain CPU cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always be aware that the red wire (positive wire) should be connected to +5V.
Installation EMORY ODULE NSTALLATION Memory Slot: DDR2_SODIMM The VIA EPIA-PX Pico-ITX mainboard provides one SODIMM slot for DDR2 533 SDRAM memory modules and supports memory sizes up to 1GB. Insert the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle. Push the SODIMM module back towards the board until the clips lock the module in place.
Chapter 2 ONNECTING THE OWER UPPLY The VIA EPIA-PX Pico-ITX mainboard supports a Pico-ITX 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. Pico-ITX 12-Pin Power Connector To connect the power supply, make sure the power plug is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Installation ANEL ORTS The back panel has the following layout: VGA Port The 15-pin female VGA connector can be used to connect to any analog VGA monitor. RJ45 LAN Port The mainboard provides a standard RJ45 port for enabling connections to networks.
Chapter 2 ONNECTORS IDE Connector: IDE The mainboard has an Ultra DMA 133/100 controller. You can connect up to two IDE devices in any combination. If two drives are connected to a single cable, the jumper on the second drive must be set to slave mode.
Installation Serial ATA Connectors: SATA The next generation connector supports thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA). USB Pin Connector: USB The mainboard provides 1 USB pin connector that allows up to 4 USB 2.0 ports to be added.
Chapter 2 Case Connector: Front Panel This pin header allows you to connect the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED and the case speaker. Signal Signal PW_LED PW_LED HDD_LED SUS_LED PW_BN RST_SW #EXTSMI SPEAK #SLEEP_LED Power Switch (PW_BN) Connect to a 2-pin power button switch.
Installation Audio Connector: AUDIO This is an interface for connections to external audio devices. Signal Signal LINE IN R AGND LINE IN L LINEOUT_R MIC IN L LINEOUT_L MIC IN R SURROUT R SURROUT L SENSE_A SENSE_B CEN_OUT LFE_OUT SSROUT_R SSROUT_L SPDIF_IN Serial Port Connector: COM Port...
Chapter 2 LVDS/DVI Panel Connector: LVDS Panel The LVDS/DVI Panel connector allows you to connect the panel’s LVDS cable directly to support LVDS panel without any need of a daughter card. Signal Signal +12V +LCD1_D0 +12V -LCD1_D0 -LCD1_D2 +LCD1_D2 +LCD1_D1 +12V -LCD1_D1 -LCD2_CLK...
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Installation For LCD Connector Signal LCD Connector Function SignalSignal Signal RxCLK- -LVDS Receiver Clock Signal -LCD2_CLK RxCLK+ +LVDS Receiver Clock Signal +LCD2_CLK Rx3- -LVDS Receiver Signal -LCD2_D3 Rx3+ +LVDS Receiver Signal +LCD2_D3 Rx2+ +LVDS Receiver Signal +LCD2_D2 Rx2- -LVDS Receiver Signal -LCD2_D2 Rx0+ +LVDS Receiver Signal...
Chapter 2 Multimedia Connector It is to connect to a multimedia daughter board for more multimedia functions. Signal Signal HTVD2 HTVD8 HTVD7 HTVD10 HTVD12 HTVD14 HTVD6 CAPD13 HTVD4 CAPD12 HTVCLKR CAPD14 DVP1DET TS1ERR HTVVS CAPD11 HTVD0 CAPHS1 HTVHS #PCIRST1 HTVD1 CAPD8 HTVD13 CAPVS1...
Installation 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: CMOS Reset The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.
Chapter 3 NTERING 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.
BIOS Setup ONTROL Keys Description Up Arrow Move to the previous item Down Arrow Move to the next item Left Arrow Move to the item in the left side Right Arrow Move to the item in the right side Enter Select the item Escape Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a...
Chapter 3 BIOS M AVIGATING THE ENUS The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the Up/Down/ Left/Right arrow keys to select any item or 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).
BIOS Setup ETTING 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.
Chapter 3 Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving Frequency / Voltage Control Esc : Quit...
BIOS Setup 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.
Chapter 3 CMOS F TANDARD EATURES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, 13 1999 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 11 20 55 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master Change the day, month, year IDE Channel 0 Slave and century IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave...
BIOS Setup IDE D RIVES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 0 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] To auto-detect the HDD's size, head... on this channel Capacity 0 MB Cylinder...
Chapter 3 BIOS F DVANCED EATURES Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature [Press Enter] Item Help Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Virus Warning [Disabled] Menu Level Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] First Boot Device [CDROM] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]...
BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Setting Description LS120 Boot from LS-120 drive Hard Disk Boot from the HDD CD-ROM Boot from CD-ROM ZIP100 Boot from ATAPI ZIP drive USB-FDD Boot from USB floppy drive USB-ZIP...
Chapter 3 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 BIOS Setup System Password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on and when end users try to run BIOS Setup MPS Variation Control for OS Settings: [1.1, 1.4]...
BIOS Setup CPU F EATURE Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Deplay Prior to Thermal [16 Min] Item Help [Thermal Monitor 1] Thermal Management Menu Level TM2 Bus Ratio [ 0 X] [0.700V] TM2 Bus VID [Enabled] C7 CMPXCHGB [Disabled] C7 NoExecute (NX) : Move...
Chapter 3 TM2 Bus VID This item sets the voltage of the throttled performance that will be initiated when the on die sensor goes from not hot to hot. Settings: [0.700V, 0.716V, 0.732V, 0.748V, 0.764V, 0.780V, 0.796V, 0.812V, 0.828V, 0.844V, 0.860V, 0.876V, 0.892V, 0.908V, 0.924V, 0.940V, 0.956V, 0.972V, 0.988V, 1.004V, 1.020V, 1.036V, 1.052V, 1.068V, 1.084V, 1.100V, 1.116V, 1.132V, 1.148V, 1.164V, 1.180V, 1.196V, 1.212V, 1.228V, 1.244V, 1.260V, 1.276V, 1.292V, 1.308V, 1.324V, 1.340V, 1.356V, 1.372V, 1.388V,...
BIOS Setup RIORITY Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority Item Help Pri. Master : Pri. Slave Menu Level Sec. Master : Sec. Slave : Use < > or < > to USBHDD0 select a device, then USBHDD1 press <...
BIOS Setup Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system. Settings: [CRT, LCD, CRT+LCD, TV, LCD+TV] Panel Type This setting refers to the native resolution of the display being used with the system.
BIOS Setup AGP Driving Control This item is used to signal driving current on AGP cards to auto or manual. Settings: [Auto, Manual] AGP Fast Write This item is used to enable or disable the caching of display data for the video memory of the processor.
Chapter 3 CPU & PCI B ONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus Control PCI Master 0 WS Write [Enabled] Item Help PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] Menu Level DRDY_Timing [Optimize] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help...
BIOS Setup NTEGRATED ERIPHERALS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter] Item Help Onboard Serial Port [3F8 / IRQ4] Menu Level USB Device Setting [Press Enter] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values...
Chapter 3 VIA O PCI D EVICE Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility VIA OnChip PCI Device Azalia HDA Controller [Auto] Item Help LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Menu Level : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...
BIOS Setup USB D EVICE ETTING Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Device Setting USB 1.0 Controller [Enabled] Item Help USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Menu Level USB Operation Mode [High Speed] USB Keyboard Function [Enabled] USB Storage Function [Enabled] [Enable] or [Disable] Universal Host *** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting ***...
Chapter 3 USB Keyboard Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Keyboard Settings: [Enabled, Disabled] USB Storage Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Mass Storage Settings: [Enabled, Disabled] No Device Setting Description Auto mode According to contents of USB MSD decide boot up type. FDD mode The USB MSD always boot up as flooppy disk.
BIOS Setup OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Item Help Power Management Option [User Define] Menu Level HDD Power Down [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [V/H SYNC+Blank] MODEM Use IRQ...
Chapter 3 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 Screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode Suspend ->...
Chapter 3 PS2 Keyboard Power On Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] PS2 Mouse Power On 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.
BIOS Setup PNP/PCI C ONFIGURATIONS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP / PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed [No] Item Help Reset Configuration Data [Disabled] Menu Level Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] Select Yes if you are x IRQ Resources Press Enter using a Plug and Play PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]...
Chapter 3 Resource Controlled By Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices. Setting 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/USB Assign IRQ for VGA and USB devices.
BIOS Setup REQUENCY OLTAGE ONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock/Drive Control [Press Enter] Item Help Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Menu Level Spread Spectrum [Disabled] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values...
Chapter 3 DRAM C LOCK RIVE ONTROL Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Clock / Drive Control DRAM Clock [By SPD] Item Help DRAM Timing [Auto By SPD] Menu Level x SDRAM CAS Latency [DDR/DDR 2.5 / 4 x Bank Interleave Disabled x Precharge to Active(Trp) x Active to Precharge(Tras)
BIOS Setup Read to Precharge (Trtp) Settings: [2T, 3T] Write to Read CMD (Trtp) Settings: [1T/2T, 2T/3T] Write Recovery Time (Twr) Settings: [2T, 3T, 4T, 5T] DRAM Command Rate Settings: [2T Command, 1T Command] RDSAIT mode Settings: [Manual, Auto]...
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Chapter 3 EFAULTS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Exit Without Saving Frequency / Voltage Control...
BIOS Setup PTIMIZED EFAULTS Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Load Fail-Safe Defaults Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Exit Without Saving...
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Chapter 3 UPERVISOR ASSWORD Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Security Chip Configuration Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup Enter Password: Exit Without Saving...
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BIOS Setup 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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Chapter 3 & E ETUP Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP / PCI Configurations SAVE to CMOS &...
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BIOS Setup ITHOUT AVING Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup PnP / PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Exit Without Saving...
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HAPTER 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.
Chapter 4 RIVER TILITIES 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.
Driver Installation 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.
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Chapter 4 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).
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