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EQ100 Motherboard User Guide C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S...
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Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
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Microsoft Corporation. IBM PC, XT, AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Core Solo® Core Duo®, Celeron® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are acknowledged. JAC-UP, Genie, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, and Envy are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Copyright and Patents This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved.
BIOS Setup Program BIOS Menu Screen Navigation Keys Main Menu Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave IDE Configuration System Information Advanced Menu CPU Configuration Chipset North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration Onboard Device Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Power Menu EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Hardware Monitor Boot Menu Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Security (Enabled) Exit Menu Chapter 5: Troubleshooting What to do if the system doesn’t work Chapter 6: Glossary Chapter 7: Notes Chapter 8: Suggestions EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying peripheral manuals. Your Viglen EQ100 is based on, and is compatible with; the IBM Personal Computer and thus a vast range of software and add-on hardware products are available for use.
Intel® Core™ Solo, Intel® Core™ Duo and Celeron® M processors. The Viglen EQ100 features extensive connectivity with its support for up to eight USB 2.0 ports. Its Gigabit Ethernet LAN ensures you stay connected for an enhanced business and personal computing experience.
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1 x Game connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel Audio connector 1 x S/PDIF In/Out connector 1 x TV Out connector 3 x Serial ATA connectors EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high- bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. On the EQ100 the positive side should be facing up. This battery must be replaced only with the EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Keep the area around the Viglen EQ100 clean and free of clutter. Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be stepped on.
Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the Viglen EQ100 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the Viglen EQ100 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Overview of Motherboard Components A – JMicron SATA RAID controller This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen. B – USB device wake-up jumpers These Jumpers allow USB devices (connected to the rear facing USB ports) to wake the computer from S1 sleep state.
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PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio. O – 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH) This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen. P – Front panel connector This is the panel to which the case cables are connected, such as the power switch.
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CC – SPIDIF_OUT (not supported) This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen. DD – Aux/CD internal audio connector Allows the audio from the CD-ROM to be run though the internal audio via an analogue cable.
Simply change the I/O shield to match the Motherboard. The I/O shield provides external access to PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors as well as four USB ports, one LAN Port and the audio connectors. Figure 3: Rear I/O Shield EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Front Speaker Out. (9) Microphone Port (Pink) This port connects to a microphone. (10) Rear Speaker Out Port (Gray) This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable (15) External SATA Port This port connects an external S-ATA device (16) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Viglen EQ100 unit. Please contact Viglen Technical Support for the latest approved memory list. Memory Configurations The Viglen EQ100 supports up to 2GB of system memory using 256Mb, 512MB and 1GB DDR2 DIMMs. Installing DDR2 DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
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Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 6. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. Figure 5: Removing DIMMs EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Figure 6: Unhooking the Heatsink - Stage 1 2. Tilt the CPU heatsink towards the second retention clip hole to free the heatsink, and then set it aside. Figure 7: Unhooking the Heatsink - Stage 2 EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Figure 9: Lifting the ZIF socket Lever 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Figure 11: Lifting the Load Plate 5. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU. (Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.) Figure 12: Positioning the CPU EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
2. Push down the handle until the other end of the retention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to the motherboard. Figure 14: Second retention hook hole 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the Motherboard labelled CPU_FAN EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. (Refer to the IRQ tables). 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. Motherboard IRQ assignments EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
This Motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Figure 18 shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. Figure 18: Install a PCI Express x1 card EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. The battery is listed as board component ‘W’ on the diagram on Figure 19.
RAM (also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information. The BIOS in your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS. It has been written by American MegaTrends Inc. (AMI), an industry leader in the field of BIOS software.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the Viglen FTP site (ftp://ftp.viglen.co.uk/files) and download the latest BIOS file for the VIG580S motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Note: Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper.
<Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Viglen FTP site (ftp://ftp.viglen.co.uk/files) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the Viglen supplied utility.
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Allows you to set the system time. System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device. Note: The following item appears only when you set the Onboard IDE OperateMode to [Compatible Mode]. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Figure 29: System information Screen AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Memory Size/Mode/Channel Displays the auto-detected system memory information. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Figure 30: Advanced Menu Screen. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Figure 31: CPU Configuration Screen. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® C-State technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Figure 32: Chipset Screen. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] Memory Hole [Disabled] Sets or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB - 16MB] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT only] [TV only] TV Standard [Video BIOS default] Allows you to select the TV standard in your area. Configuration options: [Video BIOS default] [NTSC] [PAL] South Bridge Configuration Figure 34: South Bridge Configuration Screen. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Figure 36: PCI PnP Configuration Screen EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Figure 37: USB Configuration Screen USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions of the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Figure 38: Power Menu Configuration Screen EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Monitor Figure 40: Hardware Monitor Screen EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
<Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact your Viglen Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 01727 201850 Fax: 01727 201 858 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.uk...
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VGA or at the rear of the main system unit. g) If some of the colours are missing, check that the pins on the signal cable are not bent. h) Check that the video display card is correctly seated in the expansion slot. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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The mouse is The mouse is not plugged in correctly. not being recognised. Solution: Check mouse plug - make sure the plug is inserted in the correct port. The plug may become loose after prolonged use. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
A common type of connector used for connecting printers, serial ports, game port, and many other types of interface. DRAM Dynamic Ram used for main system memory, providing a moderately fast but cheap storage solution. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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MPEG2 encoding and decoding, reduced CPU utilisation for speech recognition, and higher accuracy and faster response times L.E.D. Light Emitting Diode - a light which indicates activity - for example hard disk access. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Add, Subtract, Logical AND, and Logical OR to execute in half of a clock cycle. For example, the Rapid Execution Engine on a 1.50 GHz Pentium 4 processor runs at 3 GHz. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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Super VGA Additional screen modes and capabilities provided over and above the standard VGA defined by IBM. Video Graphics Array - the graphics standard defined by IBM and provided on IBM's PS/2 machines. EQ100 Motherboard User Guide V2.0...
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