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VB8004
Mini-ITX Mainboard
1.16-06222012-172800

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL VB8004 Mini-ITX Mainboard 1.16-06222012-172800...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    Copyright Copyright © 2010-2012 VIA Technologies Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of VIA Technologies, Incorporated.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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 VB8004 VB8004 VB8004- - - - 16X SKU 16X SKU 16X SKU 16X SKU 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano X2 1.6 GHz processor) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional) VB8004 VB8004...
  • Page 5 VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual VB8004 VB8004- - - - 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 E E E E SKU VB8004 VB8004 1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano 1.2 GHz processor) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview ........ Product Overview Product Overview ........................................................................ 1 1 1 1 1.1.
  • Page 7 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.10. Digital I/O Pin Header................30 2.2.11. Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header ..........31 2.2.12. SPI Pin Header ..................32 2.2.13. LVDS panel connector................. 33 3. 3. 3. 3.
  • Page 8 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.1. CPU Configuration ................56 6.5.1.1. Nano CPU TM3 Function ............57 6.5.2. SATA Configuration................57 6.5.2.1. SATA-1 Primary IDE ..............58 6.5.2.2. SATA-1 Secondary IDE ............. 58 6.5.3.
  • Page 9 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.3. Dual VGA (PCIE VGA+UMA)..........69 6.5.10.4. Select Display Device 1 and 2 ..........69 6.5.10.5. Panel Type..................70 6.5.10.6. VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer)........71 6.5.10.7. OnChip HDAC Device .............. 71 6.5.10.8.
  • Page 10 .............. 83 ....... 83 83 B.1. VB8004-12E ......................83 B.1.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)........83 B.1.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............84 B.1.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie ......84 B.1.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie ....... 84 B.1.5.
  • Page 11 B.5.6. Suspend S1 ....................96 B.5.7. Suspend S3 ....................96 B.5.8. Suspend S4 ....................97 B.5.9. Suspend S5 ....................97 Appendix C. VB8004 Appendix C. VB8004- - - - A Daughter Board A Daughter Board........................... . 99 Appendix C. VB8004 Appendix C.
  • Page 12 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Appendix D. Mating Connector Vendor Lists Appendix D. Mating Connector Vendor Lists ......................105 Appendix D. Mating Connector Vendor Lists Appendix D. Mating Connector Vendor Lists ........
  • Page 13 Table 25: Backlight power select jumper settings ..........38 Table 26: Proprietary 80-pin connector pinout............43 Table 27: Serial port addresses and IRQs ..............59 Table 28: Panel types resolution................. 70 Table 29: Display Combination ................... 81 Table 30: VB8004 mating connector vendor lists ..........105 xiii...

  • Page 14: List Of Figures

    Figure 4: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-12E SKU) ....9 Figure 5: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard I/O..........10 Figure 6: Dimensions of the VB8004 with VB8004-A daughter board I/O ..10 Figure 7: Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-16S SKU).... 11 Figure 8: Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-12E SKU)....
  • Page 15 Figure 40: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16X SKU... 46 Figure 41: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-6XS SKU... 47 Figure 42: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16S SKU ... 47 Figure 43: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16 SKU ..48 Figure 44: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-12E SKU ...
  • Page 16 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Figure 65: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration..........72 Figure 66: Illustration of Boot Device Priority............74 Figure 67: Illustration of Security Settings screen............ 75 Figure 68: Illustration of Exit Options screen ............77 Figure 69: Daughter board top view layout............100...

  • Page 17: Product Overview Product Overview

    I/O bracket is necessary. Note: Note: Note: Note: The VB8004 Mini-ITX mainboard does not include an I/O bracket due to the non-standard length of the I/O coastline. All users should check with the local sales representative for I/O brackets customization details.

  • Page 18: Key Features And Benefits

    1.1.3. DC-In Power Input The VIA VB8004 comes with DC-in power input jack. The DC-in power input requires a 12V/5A max input. The AC-to-DC adapter can be purchased with the mainboard.

  • Page 19: Expansion Option

    VB8004 mainboard. With the additional DVI-I and HDMI ports on the VB8004-A, the VB8004 mainboard can support up to four displays. In addition, the VB8004-A daughter board has a Mini PCI Express slot to support an optional WLAN or 3G/4G module.

  • Page 20: Product Specifications

    Processor Processor Processor Processor ™ VIA Nano X2 40nm processor  1.6 GHz VIA Nano X2 (for VB8004-16X SKU and VB8004-16XS SKU ™ VIA Nano E-Series 65nm processor  1.6 GHz VIA Nano (for VB8004-16S SKU and VB8004-16 SKU 1.2 GHz VIA Nano (for VB8004-12E SKU Supports 800MHz Front Side Bus ...
  • Page 21 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 1 x Panel and Back Light power select pin header  1 x Front panel pin header  1 x CPU/System fan connector  1 x SPI Flash ROM pin header ...
  • Page 22 Notes s s s : : : : Note Note Note 1. The VB8004-16X SKU uses heatsink with fan and has LVDS connector but does not support the VB8004-A daughter board. 2. The VB8004-16XS SKU supports VB8004-A daughter board, LVDS connector and uses heatsink with fan.

  • Page 23: Layout Diagram

    User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : : : : VB8004 VB8004 VB8004 mainboard VB8004 mainboard mainboard mainboard top view top view top view layout top view...
  • Page 24 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Figure Figure Figure Figure 2 2 2 2 : : : : VB8004 mainboard VB8004 mainboard VB8004 mainboard bottom view VB8004 mainboard bottom view bottom view bottom view layout layout layout...

  • Page 25: Product Dimensions

    16 SKU) 16 SKU) Figure Figure 4 4 4 4 : Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004 : Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004- - - - 1 1 1 1 2E 2E SKU SKU) ) ) ) Figure Figure...
  • Page 26 Dimensions s s s of the V Dimension of the V of the VB8004 with of the V B8004 with B8004 with B8004 with VB8004 VB8004 VB8004- - - - A A A A daughter board VB8004 daughter board daughter board I/O daughter board...

  • Page 27: Height Distribution

    Figure 7 7 7 7 : Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard : Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004 (VB8004- - - - 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 S S S S SKU SKU) ) ) ) Figure...

  • Page 29: I/O Interface I/O Interface

    10: I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004 : I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004 : I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004 : I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004- - - - A A A A daughter board daughter board daughter board...

  • Page 30: Dc-In Jack

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.1.1. DC-in Jack The VB8004 mainboard comes with a DC-in coaxial power connector. The specifications of the DC coaxial power connector are shown below Figure Figure Figure Figure 11 11 11...

  • Page 31: Ps/2 Port

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.1.2. PS/2 Port The mainboard provides two PS/2 ports. The green PS/2 port is used to attach a PS/2 mouse while the purple PS/2 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. The pinout of...

  • Page 32: Gigalan Port

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.1.3. GigaLAN Port The integrated 8-pin Gigabit Ethernet port is using an 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector (commonly referred to as RJ45). The pinout of the Gigabit Ethernet port is as shown below.

  • Page 33: Usb 2.0 Port

    User Manual 2.1.4. USB 2.0 Port The VB8004 mainboard provides two USB 2.0 ports located below the GigaLAN port at the back panel I/O. The USB 2.0 gives complete Plug & Play and hot swapping external devices. Each USB 2.0 port is using the USB Type A receptacle connector.

  • Page 34: Com Port

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.1.5. COM Port The integrated 9-pin COM port uses a male DE-9 connector. The pinout of the COM port is as shown below. Figure Figure Figure Figure 15...

  • Page 35: Dvi-I Connector

    The DVI-to-VGA adapters used for the VB8004 mainboard and VB8004-A daughter board are different. The DVI connector of the VB8004 mainboard has a special specification that requires a special DVI-to- VGA adapter. For more details, check with local sales representatives.

  • Page 36: Hdmi Port

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual ® 2.1.7. HDMI Port ® ® The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type A receptacle ® connector. The pinout of the HDMI port is as shown below.

  • Page 37: Onboard Connectors

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2. Onboard Connectors 2.2.1. SATA Power Connector The mainboard provides two built-in SATA power connectors. These connectors are required to power SATA hard drives. The SATA power connectors are labeled as “S_PWR1” and “S_PWR2”. The pinout of the SATA power connectors is shown below.

  • Page 38: Cmos Battery Slot

    VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.2. CMOS Battery Slot The VB8004 mainboard is equipped with a CMOS battery slot, which is compatible with CR2032 coin batteries. The CMOS battery slot is labeled as “BAT1”. Figure Figure 19 19: CMOS battery slot...

  • Page 39: Front Panel Pin Header

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.3. Front Panel Pin Header The front panel pin header consists of 15 pins in a 16-pin block. Pin 15 is keyed. The front panel pin header is labeled as “F_PANEL1”. It provides access to system power LED, HDD LED, power switch and reset switch.

  • Page 40: Cpu Fan Connector

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.4. CPU Fan Connector The onboard CPU fan connector labeled “CN10” is for connecting the CPU fan to maintain CPU cooling. The fan connector is standard 3-prong fan connector.

  • Page 41: Sata Connectors

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.5. SATA Connectors The two SATA connectors on board can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. The SATA connectors are labeled as “SATA1” and “SATA2”. The pinout of the SATA connectors are shown below.

  • Page 42: Usb 2.0 Pin Header

    User Manual 2.2.6. USB 2.0 Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has two onboard USB pin headers that enable additional four USB 2.0 ports and allow connecting the WLAN USB module accessory. The pin header blocks are labeled as “USB1” and “USB2”. The pinout of the USB pin headers are shown below.

  • Page 43: Com Connector

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.7. COM Connector The mainboard includes one onboard COM connector in addition to COM port on the external I/O. The onboard COM connector labeled as “COM1” is used to attach additional COM port that support RS-232 standard. The pinout of 10-pin COM connector is as shown below.

  • Page 44: Lpc Connector

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.8. LPC Connector The mainboard include one LPC connector for connecting LPC device. It is labeled as “LPC1”. The pinout of the 9-pin LPC connector is as shown below.

  • Page 45: Audio Pin Header

    User Manual 2.2.9. Audio Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has an audio pin header for Line-in, Line-out, MIC-in, S/PDIF-in and 5.1 channel audio output. The pin header is labeled as “AUDIO1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.

  • Page 46: Digital I/O Pin Header

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.10. Digital I/O Pin Header The onboard Digital I/O pin header supports up to eight GPIO signals. The pin header is labeled as “DIO1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.

  • Page 47: Optical Out (Spdif_Out) Pin Header

    2.2.11. Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard includes Optical Out (S/PDIF Out) pin header. The Optical Out pin header provides digital audio transmission. The S/PDIF audio cable connects to the Optical Out (S/PDIF Out) pin header on the mainboard, and connects the other end to the Optical / S/PDIF module.

  • Page 48: Spi Pin Header

    User Manual User Manual 2.2.12. SPI Pin Header The VB8004 mainboard has one onboard 8-pin SPI pin header. The pin header is labeled as “SPI1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below. Figure Figure 29 29: SPI pin header...

  • Page 49: Lvds Panel Connector

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 2.2.13. LVDS panel connector The onboard LVDS panel connector supports single-channel 24-bit displays. It is labeled as LVDS1 and located at the bottom side of the mainboard. The pinout of the LVDS panel connector is as shown below.
  • Page 50 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual...

  • Page 51: Jumpers And Switches Jumpers And Switches

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. Jumpers and Switches Jumpers and Switches Jumpers and Switches Jumpers and Switches 3.1. Clear CMOS Jumper The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.

  • Page 52: Com Voltage Select Jumpers

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 3.2. COM Voltage Select Jumpers The voltage select jumpers are set to determine the input voltage of COM connectors. Each COM connector (available through the onboard COM pin headers) can support both +5V and +12V.

  • Page 53: J2 Voltage Select Jumper

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 3.2.2. J2 Voltage Select Jumper The voltage for onboard COM connector (labeled “COM1”) is controlled by the jumper labeled as “J2”. Figure Figure Figure Figure 33 33 33...

  • Page 54: Panel And Backlight Power Select Jumper

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 3.3. Panel and Backlight Power Select Jumper The power selectors for panel and backlight are controlled by the jumper labeled as “J3”. It can be either +3.3V or +5V for panel power and +12V or +5V for backlight power.

  • Page 55: Expansion Slots

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 4. 4. 4. 4. Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 4.1. DDR3 SODIMM Memory Slot The DDR3 SODIMM memory slot can accommodate up to 4 GB of 1066 MHz memory.

  • Page 56: Installing A Sodimm Memory Module

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 4.1.1. Installing a SODIMM Memory Module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Align the notch on the bottom of the DDR3 memory module with the notch wedge in the slot.

  • Page 57: Proprietary 80-Pin Connector

    User Manual 4.2. Proprietary 80-pin connector The Proprietary 80-pin connector labeled as “CN9” is an onboard expansion connector for connecting VB8004-A daughter board to the VB8004 mainboard. The location and pinout of the 80-pin connector are as shown below. Figure...
  • Page 58 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal USBHP5- VMAIN USBHP5+ VMAIN VMAIN CR_D3 -PEX4RST CR_CMD PEXRX9- CR_D2 PEXRX9+ -CR_CD PETN9 CR_D1 PETP9 CR_WPD PE4CLK- CR_D0 PE4CLK+ CR_CLK...
  • Page 59 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual -PEXWAKE SMB_DAT PE1CLK+ SMB_CLK PE1CLK- Table Table 26 26: : : : Proprietary Proprietary 80 80- - - - pin connector pinout pin connector pinout Table Table 26 26...
  • Page 60 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual...

  • Page 61: Hardware Installation Hardware Installation

    Mini-ITX holes. The mainboard can be fitted into any chassis that has the mounting holes compatible with the standard Mini-ITX mounting holes locations. However, the length of I/O coastline on the VB8004 mainboard is non-standard in length. Therefore, the user must have a customized I/O bracket.

  • Page 62: Suggested Minimum Chassis Height

    User Manual User Manual Each side of the VB8004 mainboard should have a buffer zone from the internal wall of the chassis. The side of the VB8004 mainboard that accommodates the I/O coastline should have a buffer of 1.00 mm. The side on the opposite end of the I/O coastline and the two adjacent sides should have a buffer of at least 5.00 mm each.
  • Page 63 41: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004 : Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004 : Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004 : Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004- - - - 6XS SKU 6XS SKU 6XS SKU...
  • Page 64 VB8004- - - - 12E 12E SKU Note: Note: Note: Note: In getting the minimum height requirement for internal space of the chassis, it is required to consider the height of the LVDS connector located at the bottom side of the VB8004 mainboard.

  • Page 65: Suggested Keep Out Areas

    The figures below show the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed. Figure Figure 45 45: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004 : Suggested keep out areas for VB8004- - - - 16X SKU 16X SKU Figure Figure 45 45...
  • Page 66 48 48 48: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004 : Suggested keep out areas for VB8004 : Suggested keep out areas for VB8004 : Suggested keep out areas for VB8004- - - - 16 SKU 16 SKU 16 SKU 16 SKU...
  • Page 67 49 49 49: Suggested keep : Suggested keep : Suggested keep : Suggested keep out areas out areas out areas out areas for VB8004 for VB8004 for VB8004 for VB8004- - - - 12E SKU 12E SKU 12E SKU 12E SKU...
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  • Page 69: Bios Setup Utility

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6. 6. 6. 6. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Utility Utility BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Utility Utility 6.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Power on the computer and press Delete...

  • Page 70: Getting Help

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.3. Getting Help The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help” screen. This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing F1 F1 F1 F1. The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 71: System Memory

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.4.3. System Memory This section shows the amount of available memory that has been detected. 6.4.4. System Time This section shows the current system time. Press Tab Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab to traverse left through the hour, minute, and second segments.

  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual The Advanced Settings screen contains the following links: CPU Configuration SATA Configuration SuperIO Configuration Hardware Health Configuration ACPI Configuration APM Configuration Event Log Configuration Spread Spectrum Configuration USB Configuration CRB Configuration 6.5.1.

  • Page 73: Nano Cpu Tm3 Function

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.1.1. 6.5.1.1. 6.5.1.1. 6.5.1.1. Nano Nano Nano Nano CPU T CPU T CPU T CPU TM3 Function M3 Function M3 Function M3 Function The Nano CPU TM3 Function has two settings: Disabled and Enabled. When the setting is changed to “Disabled”, the CPU’s built-in thermal sensor will not...

  • Page 74: Sata-1 Primary Ide

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.2.1. 6.5.2.1. 6.5.2.1. 6.5.2.1. SATA SATA SATA SATA- - - - 1 Primary IDE 1 Primary IDE 1 Primary IDE 1 Primary IDE When a hard drive is detected, the hard drive’s detailed information can be displayed on the SATA-1 Primary IDE sub-screen.

  • Page 75: Superio Configuration

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses and IRQs of the onboard serial ports. Figure Figure Figure Figure 56 56 56 56: Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen...

  • Page 76: Hardware Health Configuration

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.4. Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration screen has no editable fields. The system temperature is taken from an optional sensor that is connected to the J5 pin header.

  • Page 77: Acpi Configuration

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.5. ACPI Configuration ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions.

  • Page 78: Acpi Version Features

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.5.2. 6.5.5.2. ACPI Version Features ACPI Version Features 6.5.5.2. 6.5.5.2. ACPI Version Features ACPI Version Features The ACPI Version has three selectable version options. ACPI v1.0 ACPI v1.0 ACPI v1.0...

  • Page 79: Restore On Ac/Power Loss

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Standby Standby Standby Standby When Standby is selected, the power button must be pressed and held down for 4 seconds before the system will power off. Suspend Suspend...

  • Page 80: Resume On Ps/2 Kbc

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled The Disabled option disables the detection of all LAN activity. 6.5.6.4. 6.5.6.4. Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC 6.5.6.4. 6.5.6.4. Resume on PS/2 KBC...

  • Page 81: Resume On Ps/2 Mouse

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual The key sequence can consist of up to 6 alphanumeric characters and some special characters. Function keys and modifier keys (such as Ctrl, Alt, Del, etc.) cannot be used.

  • Page 82: System Time

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Every Day Every Day Every Day Every Day The Every Day option triggers the RTC Alarm daily. 1 1 1 1 – – – – 31 31 31 When a specific numeric date is selected, the RTC Alarm will be triggered on that day of the month.

  • Page 83: Clear Event Log

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.7.3. 6.5.7.3. 6.5.7.3. 6.5.7.3. Clear Event Log Clear Event Log Clear Event Log Clear Event Log The Clear Event Log is to discard all events in the Event Log.

  • Page 84: Usb Configuration

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.9. USB Configuration The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices. Figure Figure 62 62: Illustration of USB Configuration screen : Illustration of USB Configuration screen...

  • Page 85: Dram Clock

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.1. 6.5.10.1. 6.5.10.1. 6.5.10.1. DRAM Clock DRAM Clock DRAM Clock DRAM Clock The DRAM Clock feature is for controlling the system DRAM. All other DRAM features are automated and cannot be accessed.

  • Page 86: Panel Type

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual Specifies the LCD port as the display port being used. Specifies the DVI port as the display port being used. ® HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI ® Specifies the HDMI port as the display port being used.

  • Page 87: Vga Share Memory (Frame Buffer)

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. VG VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) A Share Memory (Frame Buffer) A Share Memory (Frame Buffer) A Share Memory (Frame Buffer) The VGA Share Memory feature enables the user to choose the amount of the system memory to reserve for use by the integrated graphics controller.

  • Page 88: Boot Settings

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.6. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configuration and Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority screens.

  • Page 89: Quick Boot

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. Quick Boot Quick Boot Quick Boot Quick Boot The Quick Boot feature enables the BIOS to skip certain tests in order to speed up the boot sequence. This feature has two options: enabled and disabled.

  • Page 90: Boot Device Priority

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.6.2. Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority feature automatically detects and list all bootable storage devices. The boot seek sequence can be changed in this menu. Figure...

  • Page 91: Security Settings

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.7. Security Settings The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. Figure Figure 67 67: Illustration of Security Settings screen...

  • Page 92: Clear User Password

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.7.3. Clear User Password This option is only available when the user accesses the BIOS Setup Utility when the user password has been specified. 6.7.4. Password Check This feature is compulsory when the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password option is set.

  • Page 93: Exit Options

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual 6.8. Exit Options Figure Figure 68 68: Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen Figure Figure 68 68 : Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen 6.8.1.
  • Page 94 VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual environment for a basic system. The “F9” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command.

  • Page 95: Driver Installation

    The VIA VB8004 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. 7.2. Linux Driver Support The VIA VB8004 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
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  • Page 97: Appendix A. Video Combination

    Appendix A. Appendix A. Video Combinatio Video Combinatio A.1. Video Combination VB8004 Mainboard VB8004 Mainboard VB8004 VB8004- - - - A Daughter board A Daughter board VB8004 Mainboard VB8004 Mainboard VB8004 VB8004 A Daughter board A Daughter board (output from VX900)
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  • Page 99: Appendix B. Power Consumption Report

    Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA VB8004. The following tables represent the breakdown of the voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications. B.1. VB8004-12E...

  • Page 100: Stress Tool (Cpu Usage = 100%)

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.1.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) This benchmark was performed using PowerDVD 8.0 using the HDMI interface. Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts...

  • Page 101: Suspend S3

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.1.7. Suspend S3 Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts Watts Maximum 11.99 0.056 0.671 Average 11.99...

  • Page 102: Vb8004-16

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.2. VB8004-16 The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: : : : VIA Nano 1.3+ GHz (U3100_1.3+ GHz_Fan 5000rpm)  Chipset Chipset...

  • Page 103: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.2.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts...

  • Page 104: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.2.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts Watts Maximum 11.99 0.036 0.432 Average 11.99...

  • Page 105: Vb8004-16X

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.3. VB8004-16X The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: : : : VIA Nano 1.6 GHz (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm)  Chipset Chipset...

  • Page 106: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.3.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition st Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Te Te st Condition st Condition Volts Volts Amperes...

  • Page 107: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.3.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Maximum 12.00 0.032 0.384 Average 12.00...

  • Page 108: Vb8004-16S

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.4. VB8004-16S The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: : : : VIA Nano 1.6 GHz (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm)  Chipset Chipset...

  • Page 109: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.4.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts...

  • Page 110: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.4.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts Watts Maximum 12.00 0.036 0.432 Average 12.00...

  • Page 111: Vb8004-16Xs

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.5. VB8004-16XS The tests were performed based on the following specification and additional components: CPU: : : : VIA Nano 1.6 GHz (U3100_1.6 GHz_Fan 5000rpm)  Chipset Chipset...

  • Page 112: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.5.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts...

  • Page 113: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual B.5.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Watts Watts Maximum 11.99 0.064 0.767 Average 11.99...
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  • Page 115: Appendix C. Vb8004

    VB8004- - - - A Daughter Board A Daughter Board A Daughter Board A Daughter Board The VB8004-A daughter board has a Mini PCI Express slot and offers ® additional DVI-I connector and HDMI port that gives VB8004 mainboard ability to support a maximum up to four displays.

  • Page 116: Layout Diagram

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual C.2. Layout Diagram Figure Figure 69 69: : : : D D D D a a a a ughter board top view layout ughter board top view layout...

  • Page 117: Dimensions

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual C.3. Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 71 71 71 71: : : : D D D D aughter board aughter board aughter board aughter board dimensions dimensions dimensions...

  • Page 118: External I/O Ports

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual C.4. External I/O Ports Figure Figure 72 72: Daughter board External I/O layout : Daughter board External I/O layout Figure Figure 72 72 : Daughter board External I/O layout : Daughter board External I/O layout ®...

  • Page 119: Onboard Connectors

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Manual User Manual C.5. Onboard Connectors C.5.1. Mini PCI Express Slot The Mini PCI Express slot labeled as “CN2” supports an optional WLAN or 3G/4G module. Figure Figure Figure Figure 75...

  • Page 120: Proprietary 80-Pin Female Connector

    C.5.3. Proprietary 80-pin female connector The Proprietary 80-pin female connector labeled as “CN3” is located on the bottom side of the VB8004-A daughter board. The connector provides an interface to the VB8004 mainboard. The location of the 80-pin female connector is as shown below.
  • Page 121 Appendix D. Mating Connector Mating Connector Vendor Lists Vendor Lists Vendor Lists Vendor Lists The following tables listed the mating connector vendor lists of VB8004 mainboard. Connectors Connectors Part No. Part No. Mating Vendor & P/N Mating Vendor & P/N...
  • Page 122 53117 Bonn Taiwan Germany TEL: 886.2.2218.5452 TEL: 1.510.683.3300 TEL: 49.228.688565.0 FAX: 886.2.2218.5453 FAX: 1.510.687.4654 FAX: 49.228.688565.19 Email: embedded@via.com.tw Email: embedded@viatech.com Email: embedded@via-tech.de China Japan Korea Tsinghua Science Park Bldg. 7 3-15-7 Ebisu MT Bldg. 6F 2F, Sangjin Bldg., 417 No. 1 Zongguancun East Road...

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