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USER MANUAL
VB8004
Mini-ITX Mainboard
1.10-08022011-100800

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL VB8004 Mini-ITX Mainboard 1.10-08022011-100800...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.

  • 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- - - - 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 Driver CD 1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)
  • Page 5 VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 2.2.9. Audio Pin Header.................. 30 2.2.10. Digital I/O Pin Header................31 2.2.11. Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header ..........32 2.2.12. SPI Pin Header ..................33 2.2.13. LVDS panel connector................. 34 3.
  • Page 8 87 87 A.1. Video Combination.................... 87 Appendix B. Power Consumption Report Appendix B. Power Consumption Report Appendix B. Power Consumption Report Appendix B. Power Consumption Report ............................................. 89 ....... 89 89 B.1. VB8004-12E ......................89 viii...
  • Page 9 B.1.7. Suspend S3 ....................91 B.1.8. Suspend S4 ....................91 B.1.9. Suspend S5 ....................91 B.2. VB8004-16 ......................92 B.2.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)........92 B.2.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............92 B.2.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie ......93 B.2.4.
  • Page 10 B.5.6. Suspend S1 ....................102 B.5.7. Suspend S3 ....................102 B.5.8. Suspend S4 ....................103 B.5.9. Suspend S5 ....................103 Appendix C. VB8004 Appendix C. VB8004- - - - A Daughter Board A Daughter Board ..........................105 Appendix C. VB8004 Appendix C. VB8004...
  • Page 11 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man List of Tables Table 1: DC-in coaxial connector specifications ............. 14 Table 2: PS/2 port pinout ....................15 Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout ................ 16 Table 4: USB 2.0 port pinout..................17 Table 5: USB 3.0 port pinout..................
  • Page 12 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 13 Figure 41: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16X SKU... 46 Figure 42: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-6XS SKU... 47 Figure 43: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16S SKU ... 47 Figure 44: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16 SKU ..48 Figure 45: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-12E SKU ...
  • Page 14 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man Figure 65: Illustration of Boot Settings screen............77 Figure 66: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration..........77 Figure 67: Illustration of Boot Device Priority............79 Figure 68: Illustration of Security Settings screen............ 80 Figure 69: Illustration of Exit Options screen ............

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man VB8004-A daughter board has a Mini PCI Express slot to support an optional WLAN or 3G/4G module.

  • Page 18: 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 19 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man Onboard I/O Connectors Onboard I/O Connectors Onboard I/O Connectors Onboard I/O Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 pin header  1 x Audio pin header for Line-out and MIC-in ...
  • Page 20 Notes s s s : : : : 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 21: Layout Diagram

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : : : : VB8004 VB8004 VB8004 mainbo VB8004 mainbo mainbo mainboard ard top view top view top view layout...
  • Page 22 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man Figure Figure 2 2 2 2 : : : : VB8004 mainboard VB8004 mainboard bottom view bottom view layout layout Figure Figure VB8004 mainboard VB8004 mainboard bottom view...

  • Page 23: Product Dimensions

    16 SKU) 16 SKU) Figure Figure 4 4 4 4 : Dimensions of : Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004 the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004- - - - 1 1 1 1 2E 2E SKU SKU) ) ) ) Figure Figure...
  • Page 24 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 25: Height Distribution

    : Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard : Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard : Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004 (VB8004 (VB8004- - - - 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 S S S S SKU (VB8004 SKU) ) ) ) Figure...
  • Page 26 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man...

  • Page 27: I/O Interface I/O Interface

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

  • Page 28: Dc-In Jack

    VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 29: Ps/2 Port

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 30: Gigalan Port

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 31: Usb 2.0 Port

    User Man 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 32: Usb 3.0 Port (Optional)

    User Man 2.1.5. USB 3.0 Port (optional) The VB8004 mainboard provides two USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed USB. The USB 3.0 has a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps and offers a backwards compatible with previous USB 2.0 specifications. Each USB 3.0 ports are using the USB Type-A receptacle connector.

  • Page 33: Com Port

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 2.1.6. 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 16...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Hdmi Port

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 2.1.8. HDMI Port The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type A receptacle connector as defined in the HDMI 1.0 specification. The pinout of the HDMI port is as shown below.

  • Page 36: Onboard Connectors

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 37: Cmos Battery Slot

    User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Figure...

  • Page 38: Front Panel Pin Header

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 39: Cpu Fan Connector

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 40: Sata Connectors

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 as shown below.

  • Page 41: Usb 2.0 Pin Header

    User Man 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 42: Com Connector

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 43: Lpc Connector

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 44: Audio Pin Header

    User Man 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 45: Digital I/O Pin Header

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 46: 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 47: Spi Pin Header

    VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Figure Figure 30...

  • Page 48: Lvds Panel Connector

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 49: Jumpers And Switches

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 50: Com Voltage Select Jumpers

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 51: J2 Voltage Select Jumper

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 34 34: : : : Voltage select jumper (J2) for COM connector...

  • Page 52: Panel And Backlight Power Select Jumper

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 53: Expansion Slots Expansion Slots

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 54: Installing A Sodimm Memory Module

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 55: Proprietary 80-Pin Connector

    User Man 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 56 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 57 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man -SUSB PETP7 -PEX1RST PETN7 -PEXWAKE SMB_DAT PE1CLK+ SMB_CLK PE1CLK- Table Table 27 27: : : : Proprietary Proprietary 80 80- - - - pin connector pinout pin connector pinout...
  • Page 58 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Suggested Minimum Chassis Height

    User Man User Man 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 61 42: 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 62 VB8004- - - - 12E 12E SKU Note: e: e: e: 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 63: Suggested Keep Out Areas

    The figures below show the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed. Figure Figure 46 46: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004 : Suggested keep out areas for VB8004- - - - 16X SKU 16X SKU Figure Figure 46 46...
  • Page 64 49 49 49: 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 65 50 50 50: 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...
  • Page 66 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man...

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Utility

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 68 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 69: System Overview

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.4. System Overview The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the navigation bar to the “Main”...

  • Page 70: System Time

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.4.4. System Time This section shows the current system time. Press Tab Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab to traverse left through the hour, minute, and second segments. The + + + + and - - - - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values.

  • Page 71: Advanced Settings

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead.

  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.1. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set. Figure Figure 53...

  • Page 73: Sata Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.2. SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration screen shows links to the primary master and slave SATA hard drive information screens. Figure Figure 54 54: Illustration of : Illustration of SATA...
  • Page 74 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.2.2. 6.5.2.2. 6.5.2.2. 6.5.2.2. SATA SATA SATA SATA- - - - 1 Secondary IDE 1 Secondary IDE 1 Secondary IDE 1 Secondary IDE When a secondary hard drive is detected, the hard drive’s detailed information can be displayed on the SATA-1 Secondary IDE sub-screen.

  • Page 75: Superio Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses and IRQs of the onboard serial ports. Figure Figure Figure Figure 57 57 57 57: Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen...

  • Page 76: Hardware Health Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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: Apm Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.6. APM Configuration APM enables the operating system to co-work with the BIOS to control the system power management. The APM Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management functions.
  • Page 80 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.6.2. 6.5.6.2. Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss 6.5.6.2. 6.5.6.2. Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss defines how the system will respond after AC power has been interrupted while the system is on.
  • Page 81 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC wakes up a system that has been put into suspend or standby mode.

  • Page 82: Resume On Rtc Alarm

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.6.7. 6.5.6.7. 6.5.6.7. 6.5.6.7. Resume on PS/2 Mouse Resume on PS/2 Mouse Resume on PS/2 Mouse Resume on PS/2 Mouse Resume on PS/2 Mouse wakes up a system that has been put into suspend or standby mode.
  • Page 83 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.6.9. 6.5.6.9. RTC Alarm Date (Days) RTC Alarm Date (Days) 6.5.6.9. 6.5.6.9. RTC Alarm Date (Days) RTC Alarm Date (Days) The RTC Alarm Date feature is visible only when Resume on RTC Alarm...

  • Page 84: Event Log Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.7. Event Log Configuration The Event Log Configuration screen shows the option settings to manage the entire event log. Figure Figure 61 61: Illustration of Event Log Configuration screen...

  • Page 85: Spread Spectrum Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.8. Spread Spectrum Configuration The Spread Spectrum Configuration screen enables access to the Spread Spectrum Setting feature. Figure Figure 62 62: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen : Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen...

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.9. USB Configuration The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices. Figure Figure Figure Figure 63 63 63 63: Illustration of USB Configuration screen : Illustration of USB Configuration screen...

  • Page 87: Crb Configuration

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.10. CRB Configuration The CRB Configuration screen shows the available BIOS-controlled DRAM clock, graphics adapter, display device and LAN control features. Figure Figure 64 64: Illustration of CRB Configuration screen...
  • Page 88 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.10.2. 6.5.10.2. Primary Graphics Adapter Primary Graphics Adapter 6.5.10.2. 6.5.10.2. Primary Graphics Adapter Primary Graphics Adapter The Primary Graphics Adapter option enables the user to change the order in which the BIOS seeks for a graphics adapter.

  • Page 89: Panel Type

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.10.5. 6.5.10.5. Panel Type Panel Type 6.5.10.5. 6.5.10.5. Panel Type Panel Type This feature enables the user to specify the resolution of the display being used with the system. The panel types are predefined in the BIOS.

  • Page 90: Vt6130 Lan Control

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.5.10.8. 6.5.10.8. Watch Watch- - - - Dog 6.5.10.8. 6.5.10.8. Watch Watch The Watch-Dog feature monitors the system to ensure that the system has not frozen. If the system appears to have frozen for a specific period of time, then the Watch-Dog function will force the system to reboot.

  • Page 91: Boot Settings

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 Configuration Configuration and Boot Device Priority...
  • Page 92 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 93: Boot Device Priority

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 94: Security Settings

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.7. Security Settings The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. Figure Figure 68 68: Illustration of Security Settings screen...

  • Page 95: Clear User Password

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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...

  • Page 96: Exit Options

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 6.8. Exit Options Figure Figure 69 69: Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen Figure Figure 69 69 : Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen 6.8.1.
  • Page 97 VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man environment for a basic system. The “F9” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command.
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  • Page 99: Driver Installation

    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. Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: Drivers provided by VIA Using a driver built into a distribution package Visiting www.viaembedded.com for the latest updated drivers...
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  • Page 101: Appendix A. Video Combination

    Appendix A. Appendix A. Video Combination Video Combination 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 103: 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 104: Stress Tool (Cpu Usage = 100%)

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

  • Page 105: Suspend S3

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

  • Page 106: Vb8004-16

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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: : : : VX900...

  • Page 107: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man B.2.3. 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 108: Suspend S4

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

  • Page 109: Vb8004-16X

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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: : : : VX900...

  • Page 110: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man B.3.3. 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 111: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 112: Vb8004-16S

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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: : : : VX900 and S3 5400E...

  • Page 113: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

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

  • Page 114: Suspend S4

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

  • Page 115: Vb8004-16Xs

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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: : : : VX900 and S3 5400E...

  • Page 116: Power Dvd 8.0 To Player H.264 1080I_10M Movie

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man B.5.3. 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 117: Suspend S4

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man B.5.8. Suspend S4 Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Maximum 11.99 0.064 0.767 Average 11.99...
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  • Page 119: Appendix C. Vb8004

    VB8004 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. C.1. Specification...

  • Page 120: Layout Diagram

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man C.2. Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 70 70 70 70: : : : D D D D a a a a ughter board top view layout ughter board top view layout...

  • Page 121: Dimensions

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man C.3. Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 72 72 72 72: : : : D D D D aughter board aughter board aughter board aughter board dimensions dimensions dimensions...

  • Page 122: External I/O Ports

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man C.4. External I/O Ports Figure Figure 73 73: Daughter : Daughter board External I/O layout board External I/O layout Figure Figure 73 73 : Daughter : Daughter board External I/O layout board External I/O layout C.4.1.

  • Page 123: Onboard Connectors

    VB8004 User Man VB8004 User Manual VB8004 VB8004 User Man User Man 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 76 76: Mini PCI E...

  • Page 124: 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.

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