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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Viglen BX130 User Manual VIG385P G r e a t M i n d s T h i n k ® 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...

  • Page 2: Viglen, Emc And The 'Ce' Mark

    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.

  • Page 3: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Pro are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. AMIBIOS is a registered trademark of American Megatrends. 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Removing DIMMs Replacing the Clock/CMOS Battery 31-32 Chapter 3 - Solving Problems Troubleshooting Procedure Problems Operating Add-in Boards Problems and Suggestions Error and Information messages Bios error messages Port 80h post codes Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 5 Operating Systems and IDE hard drives Network Controllers Serial ATA Connector Pin Signal Details Jumper Setti ngs - Explanation of Jumpers Other Information- Reliability Other Information- Power Management ACPI Chapter 6 - Glossary Notes Suggestions Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: System Overview

    Chapter 1: System Overview Introduction This manual describes the chassis and Motherboard level features of the Viglen BX130. This pedestal system consists of a medium tower chassis and a 775-pin Intel Pentium 4 D processor supported Motherboard. Table 1: Motherboard Features...

  • Page 7: System Board Components

    The galvanised metal chassis minimises EMI and radio frequency interference (RFI). The removable access cover is attached to the chassis with two screws (can be secured with locking handle) and provides easy access to the VIG385P Motherboard and power supply. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 8 Figure 2: Chassis Overview Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 9: Controls, Connectors And Indicators

    Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Figure 3: Front Panel Note: The Front Panel on the BX130 has a Mini Door which when opening has Two Front USB ports. The Front Audio is not available. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 10: Control Panel Buttons

    Figure 4: Main Power Button Control Panel LEDs The control panel provides system activity information. LEDs indicate power on and hard disk drive activity. The control panel also includes a main power button. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 11: Back Panel Connectors

    The mouse and keyboard must be plugged into their designated PS/2 ports. Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is connected or disconnected. Figure 5: Back Panel Connectors Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 12: Feature Summary

    Up to 6 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports One EPP/ECP parallel port Two EIDE Ultra DMA/100 bus master interfaces One floppy port interface PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports Support for up to four hard drives Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 13 Internal/external modem ring-on Other Wake-on-LAN Wake-on-Ring (WOR) System Bus Clock Frequency Selection Suspend -to-RAM Onboard +5V Standby Power Warning LED ("LE1") CD/Diskette Utilities BIOS flash upgrade utility Drivers and software for Intel 945G/P chipset utilities Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 14: Microprocessor

    Motherboard only accepts DDR memory modules which are keyed so not to confuse it with any other type of memory. ECC Memory Error checking and correcting (ECC) memory detects multiple-bit errors and corrects single-bit errors. ECC memory must be installed for the system to function correctly. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 15: Chipset

    Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66 & Ultra DMA/100 synchronous-DMA mode transfers. The BIOS supports logical block addressing (LBA) and extended cylinder head sector (ECHS) translation modes. The BIOS automatically detects the IDE device transfer rate and translation mode. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 16: Real-Time Clock, Cmos Sram And Battery

    I/O can flexibly adjust to meet ISA PnP requirements, which support ACPI and APM (Advanced Power Management). Serial Ports One 9-pin D-Sub serial port connector is located on the back panel and is compatible with NS16C550 UARTs. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 17 System Management Bus (SMBus) 2.0 with additional support for I C devices Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface Firmware Hub (FWH) Interface Audio Codec '97 Rev. 2.3 which provides a link for Audio (up to 6 channels) Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 18 The keyboard controller also supports the hot-key sequence <Ctrl><Alt><Del> for a software reset. This key sequence resets the computer’s software by jumping to the beginning of the BIOS code and running the Power-On Self Test (POST). Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 19: Management Extension Component

    Windows 95-ready Plug and Play. This Motherboard supports system BIOS shadowing, allowing the BIOS to execute from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and the revision code. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 20 The system has four PCI bus add-in card connectors and One AGP universal connector. One (1) PCI-Express x16 (intended for graphics) One (1) PCI-Express x8 (PCI-Express x1 Signal) One (1) PCI-Express x1 Four (4) 32-bit PCI 33MHz (5V) Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: System Board Options

    The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 22: Overview Of Jumper Settings

    Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade.

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Figure 6: Jumper Settings Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 24 JFSB1 and JFSB2 allow y ou to set the Front Side Bus Frequency. (*Default is Auto.) CPU FSB speed CAUTION! Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Connectors

    Figure 7: Motherboard Connectors Note: All the connectors on the Motherboard shown in Figure 7 are keyed in order to prevent incorrect insertion. These are denoted in the above picture by the black/dark areas. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Connectors

    This button can also be configured to function as a suspend button (with a setting in the bios). To turn off the power when set to suspend mode, depress the button for at least 4 seconds. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 27: Upgrading The Cpu

    When installing a single CPU it MUST be installed in the CPU slot for the system to work. The CPU slot nearest the edge of the Motherboard. Refer to the System board components page for the clear location of CPU. Figure 9: Heatsink components Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 28 Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
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  • Page 30 *Auto Mode: The maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE) *Enhanced Mode: The maximum of 6 devices supported (4 SATA + 2 IDE) *Combined Mode: The maximum of 4 devices supported (2 SATA + 2 IDE) Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 31: Installing And Removing Dimms

    3. Gently press down on the DIMM module until it snaps into place in t h e slot. Repeat for all modules. The VIG385P only supports up to 4 GB of non/ECC, unbuffered DDR-667/533/400 SDRAM. Figure 11: Installing Memory Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Clock/Cmos Battery

    Do not expose batteries to excessive heat or any naked flame. Keep all batteries away from children. 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. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 33 The battery can be found using Figure 12. I t is located on the bottom left hand side of the Motherboard. To replace the battery, carry out the following: 1. Before commencing any work inside your Viglen system please read the warnings and cautions at the beginning of this Chapter.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Solving Problems

    Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact your suppliers Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 08705 922 922 Fax: 01727 201 858 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.uk...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Procedure

    If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 36: Problems Operating Add-In Boards

    If the PCI/ISA legacy board uses memory space between 80000H - 9FFFFH, run Set-up and set conventional memory to 256K. If the PCI/ISA legacy board uses shared memory between C8000H - DFFFH, run Set-up and enable shared memory for the appropriate memory space. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 37 1. Make sure the power and signal cables for the drive are properly does not go on installed. when drive is in use 2. Check that the drive is properly configured and enabled in Setup. or is tested by POST Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 38 If the system is operating normally, check the connector between the not go on system board and the front panel. If OK, the light may be defective. Prompt doesn't A serious fault may have occurred consult your Viglen Technical appear after system Support. boots...

  • Page 39: Error And Information Messages

    CMOS - Run SETUP Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or d rive C:. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Continued Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 40 System RAM Failed at System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64 KB block at which the error offset: nnnn was detected. System timer error The timer test failed. Requires repair of system Motherboard. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 41 Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. Reserved Initial Early_Init_Onboard_Generator switch. Reserved Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686). Reserved Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 42 2. 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU Speed. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 43 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 44 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 7. Initialize APM 8. Clear noise of IRQs. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 45 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table. Boot attempt (INT 19h) Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: System Bios

    Windows 95-ready Plug and Play. This Motherboard supports system BIOS shadowing, allowing the BIOS to execute from 64-bit onboard write-protected DRAM. The BIOS displays a message during POST identifying the type of BIOS and the revision code. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 47 BIOS Upgrades A new version of the BIOS can be upgraded from a diskette using the utility that is available from Viglen. This utility does BIOS upgrades as follows: Updates the flash BIOS from a file on a disk. Updates the language section of the BIOS.
  • Page 48 The Setup program and help messages can be supported in 32 languages. The default language is American English, which is present unless another language is programmed into the BIOS using the flash memory update utility. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 49 Some types of failure can destroy the BIOS. For example, the data can be lost if a power outage occurs while the BIOS is being updated in flash memory. The BIOS recovery function allows you to recover your bios image file if the bios flashing procedure fails. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 50: Configuring The Motherboard Using Bios Setup

    This section describes the various options and functions available on the BIOS of the VIG385P Motherboard. The BIOS allows various features of the Motherboard to be enabled or disabled, such as plug and play as described before. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 51: Bios Setup Program

    Press the <Esc> key to exit the CMOS Setup Menu. The next section describes in detail how to navigate through the menus. Items that use submenus are indicated with the icon. With the item highlighted, press the <Enter> key to access the submenu. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 52: Main Menu

    This setting allows the user to set the type of floppy disk drive installed as diskette B. The options are Disabled, 360Kb 5.25 in, 1.2MB 5.25 in, 720Kb 3.5 in, 1.44/1.25MB, 3.5 in and 2.88MB 3.5 in. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 53 Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector. Access Mode This item determines the location through which the Award BIOS accesses the IDE Primary Master Device. The settings are "CHS", "LBA", "Large", and "Auto". Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 54: Advanced Menu

    If enabled, this feature allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. The settings are "Enabled" and "Disabled". Quiet Boot This feature allows the user to activate the function of "Quiet Boot". "Enabled" and "Disabled". Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 55 This setting allows you to set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size. The options are "1 MB", "4 MB", "8 MB", "16 MB" and "32 MB." Onboard LAN This setting allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Controller. The options are "Enabled", and "Disabled." Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 56 If "Enabled", the transmission of IR (infrared) signals will be delayed. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". UR2 Duplex Mode This setting set the mode for the UR2 Duplex Mode. The options are "Full" and "Half". Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 57 Watch Dog jumper in order for this function to work well (-see jumper settings in Chapter 2). Options are "10 Sec", "20 Sec", "30 Sec", "40 Sec", "1 Min", "2 Min", "4 Min" and "Disabled". Power On Function Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 58 This allows you to set the CPU warning temperature. If the CPU temperature reaches this threshold, an alarm will activate and a warning message will be displayed onscreen. The options are "Disabled", "600C/1400F", "650C/1490F", "700C/1580F", "750C/1670F", "800C/1760F" and "850C/1850F". Processor & Clock Options Hyper-Threading Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 59 Spread Spectrum is a technique used to stablize a system by reducing the level of Electromagnetic Interference. The options are "Enabled" and "Disabled". CPU Clock Key in the number you want to set for the CPU clock (MHz). Viglen does not recommend or make any guarantees with CPU overclocking. Security Choose Security from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys.

  • Page 60: Security Menu

    This setting allows the user to configure the Fixed Disk Boot Sector. The default setting is "Protected". Boot Choose Boot from the Award BIOS main menu with the Left/Right arrow keys. You should see the following display: Figure 17: Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 61: Boot Menu

    When the item "Save & Exit Setup" is highlighted, press <Enter> to save the changes you've made in the BIOS program (CMOS) and exit. Your system should, then, continue with the boot-up procedure. Exit without Saving Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 62: Exit Menu

    When the item "Discard Changes" is highlighted, press <Enter> to discard any changes you made to the BIOS settings and to stay in BIOS Setup. Your system should then continue with the boot-up procedure. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 63: Upgrading The Bios

    2. Place an unformatted floppy diskette in the floppy drive and format the floppy using the /S option. example: "Format a: /s" 3. Alternatively, place a formatted floppy in the floppy drive and use the "sys" command. example: "sys a:" 4. Press Enter Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 64 SETUP 6. Load the BIOS setup defaults. 7. Set the options in the Setup program to the settings you wrote down before the BIOS upgrade. 8. Turn off the computer and reboot. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5: Technical Information

    The first choice is to utilise Logical Block mode if it is supported by the drive. The second choice is to utilise Extended CHS mode if the drive topology allows. If neither of the above methods is possible, the Standard CHS mode is used. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 66: Network Controllers

    ATA option in the bios must first be enabled and the relevant S-ATA Motherboard jumpers must be set correctly on the enable pins . Refer to the jumper and bios pages for more details on enabling SATA. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 67: Connector Pin Signal Details

    (Superset ATX) 24-pin specification. Refer to the table below for the pin definitions of the ATX 24-pin power connector. You must also connect the 4-pin (J41) processor power connector to your power supply. Refer to the table below for the J41 (12V) connector. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 68 (see the Power Button Mode setting in BIOS). To turn off the power when the suspend mode is enabled, depress the power button for at least 4 seconds. See the table on the right for pin definitions. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 69 Front Panel Universal Serial Bus Headers Extra USB headers (FPUSB0/FPUSB1/FPUSB2/FPUSB3) can be used for front side USB access. You will need a USB cable to use eithe r connection. Refer to the table below for pin definitions. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 70: Serial Ports

    The ATX PS/2 keyboard and the PS/2 mouse are located at J28. See the table on the right for pin definitions. (The mouse port is above the keyboard port. See the table below for pin definitions.) Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 71: Fan Headers

    The Wake-On-LAN header is designated WOL. See the table below for pin definitions. You must enable the LAN Wake-Up setting in BIOS to use this feature. You must also have a LAN card with a Wake-on-LAN connector and cable. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 72: Jumper Setti Ngs - Explanation Of Jumpers

    See the Motherboard layout pages for jumper locations. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed" means the jumper is on and "Open" means the jumper is off the pins. Figure 19: Explanation of Jumpers Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 73: Cmos Clear

    "hung up". Pins 1-2 will cause WD to reset the system if an application is "hung up". Pins 2-3 will generate a non-maskable interrupt signal for the application that is "hung up". See the table on the right for jumper settings. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 74 Enable both to allow the system to be woken up by depressing a key on the keyboard. See the table below for jumper settings. Note: Your power supply must meet ATX specification 2.01 or higher and supply 720mA of standby power to use this feature. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 75 A, and the connector that does not have twisted wires always connects to drive B. Parallel (Printer) Port Connector The parallel (printer) port is located on ss. See the table below for pin definitions. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 76: Other Information- Reliability

    Other Information- Reliability The mean time between failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Bellcore Reliability Prediction Procedure, TR-NWT-000332, Issue 4, September 1991. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 77: Other Information- Power Management

    The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 78 S1, S3 Note: The use of these wake-up events from an ACPI state requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. In addition, software, drivers, and peripherals must fully support ACPI wake events. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6: Glossary

    Integrated Drive Electronics - currently the most popular type of interface for hard disk drives. Much of the circuitry previously required on hard disk controller cards is now integrated on the hard disk itself. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...
  • Page 80 BIOS is responsible for this copying. 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. Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 81: Notes

    Notes Viglen BX130 – VIG385P User Manual...

  • Page 82: Suggestions

    Viglen is interested in continuing to improve the quality and information provided in their manuals. Viglen has listed some questions that you may like to answer and return to Viglen. This will help Viglen help to keep and improve the standard of their manuals.
  • Page 83 5. How do you rate the Viglen Technical support and Service Departments? Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system? 7. Other points you would like to mention? Please return this slip to: Product Development Department...

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