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I B 7 8 0
Full-Size Socket 370
VIA Apollo PLE133 CPU Card
U S E R'S M A N U A L
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 I B 7 8 0 Full-Size Socket 370 VIA Apollo PLE133 CPU Card U S E R’S M A N U A L Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 Acknowledgments Award is a registered trademark of Award Software International, Inc. PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Winbond is a registered trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installations ..............5 Installing the CPU ............6 MicroPCI Daughter Card Installation .......7 Installing the Memory (DIMM)........8 Setting the Jumpers............9 Connectors on IB780 ............ 13 BIOS Setup..............25 Drivers Installation............45 Appendix ................59 A. I/O Port Address Map ..........59 B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ) ........59...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description IB780 is a high-performance flexible CPU card based on the VIA Apollo PLE 133T chipset. The VIA Apollo PLE 133T chipset is based on an innovative and scaleable architecture with proven reliability. It is a two- chip set consisting of the VT8601T North Bridge Controller and VT82C686B South Bridge Controller.

  • Page 6: Checklist

    INTRODUCTION Checklist Your IB780 package should include the items listed below. • The IB780 Industrial CPU Card • This User’s Manual • 1 IDE Ribbon Cable • 1 Floppy Ribbon Connector • 2 Serial Port Ribbon Cable and 1 Parallel Port Attached to a Mounting Bracket •...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    MicroPCI Socket One MicroPCI socket supports MicroPCI daughter cards with VGA, Ethernet, SCSI and IEEE 1394 functions Other Features ISA high drive PICMG compliance Wake on LAN Form Factor Full Size CPU card Dimensions 338mm x 122mm (13.3” x 4.8”) IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Board Dimensions

    INTRODUCTION Board Dimensions IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Installations

    INSTALLATION Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the IB780 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ............6 MicroPCI Daughter Card Installation .......7 Installing the Memory (DIMM)........8 Setting the Jumpers............9...

  • Page 10: Installing The Cpu

    INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The IB780 CPU Card supports a Socket 370 processor socket for Intel Pentium III and Celeron processors. The Socket 370 processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Raise this lever to about a 90° angle to allow the insertion of the processor.

  • Page 11: Micropci Daughter Card Installation

    INSTALLATION MicroPCI Daughter Card Installation The IB780 CPU card is integrated with a MicroPCI socket that use SO-DIMM 144-pin connectors. These sockets can accommodate the optional MicroPCI daughter cards. To insert the MicroPCI daughter cards, position it at 30° to the PCB and gently push it into the MicroPCI connector (See Figure 1 below).

  • Page 12: Installing The Memory (Dimm)

    INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory (DIMM) The IB780 CPU Card supports three 168-pin DIMM socket for a maximum total memory of 1.56GB in SDRAM type. The memory module capacities supported are 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, and 512MB. Installing and Removing DIMMs To install the DIMM, locate the memory slot on the CPU card and perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 13: Setting The Jumpers

    INSTALLATION Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on IB780 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on IB780 and their respective functions.

  • Page 14: Jumper Locations On Ib780

    INSTALLATIONS Jumper Locations on IB780 JP19, JP20, JP21, JP22, JP23: CRT VGA Signal Select JP1, JP2, JP3: RS232/422/485 (COM2) Selection JP4: Realtek RTL8139C LAN Enable/Disable JP6: Clear CMOS Contents JP7: DiskOnChip Address Select IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Configuring The Cpu Frequency

    INSTALLATION Configuring the CPU Frequency The IB780 CPU card does not provide DIP switches to configure the processor speed (CPU frequency). However, processors in the market today are available with the CPU frequency fixed at a certain speed and cannot be changed.

  • Page 16: Jp6: Clear Cmos Contents

    JP19, JP20, JP21, JP22, JP23: CRT VGA Signal Select Use JP19, JP20, JP21, JP22, and JP23 to select the CRT VGA signal, either from the on board VGA or from an optional MicroPCI VGA. JP19/20/21/22/23 Function On Board VGA MicroPCI VGA IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Connectors On Ib780

    INSTALLATION Connectors on IB780 The connectors on IB780 allows you to connect external devices such as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following table lists the connectors on IB780 and their respective functions. Connector Locations on IB780............14 J1: Parallel Port Connector..............15...

  • Page 18: Connector Locations On Ib780

    INSTALLATIONS Connector Locations on IB780 J24: Secondary RJ-45 Connector J18: VGA CRT Connector J16: Primary RJ45 Connector J13: PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Con. J4: COM2 Serial Port J12: External PS/2 Mouse Connector J7: External Keyboard Connector J8: External Audio Connector...

  • Page 19: J1: Parallel Port Connector

    Drive select 1 Ground Drive select 0 Ground Motor enable 1 Ground Direction Ground Step Ground Write data Ground Write gate FDD1 Ground Track 00 Ground Write protect Ground Read data Ground Side 1 select Ground Diskette change IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: J2: P8 At Power Connector

    -12V Ground Ground J3, J4: COM1, COM2 Serial Port J3 and J4 both 10-pin headers, are the onboard serial port connectors of the IB780. The following table shows the pin assignments of these connectors. Pin # Signal Name fixed as...

  • Page 21: Ide1, Ide2: Eide Connectors

    Host data 15 Ground Protect pin DRQ0 Ground Host IOW Ground Host IOR Ground IOCHRDY Host ALE IDE1 DACK0 Ground IRQ14 No connect Address 1 No connect Address 0 Address 2 Chip select 0 Chip select 1 Activity Ground IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Fan1: System Fan Power Connector

    Chip select 0 Chip select 1 Activity Ground FAN1: System Fan Power Connector FAN1 is a 3-pin header for the system fan. The fan must be a 12V fan. Pin # Signal Name Ground +12V Rotation detection IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Fan2: Cpu Fan Power Connector

    J6 is a 20-pin header that provides interfaces for the following functions. Hard Disk Drive LED Reset Switch Turbo LED Connector ATX Power On Switch SMI / Hardware Switch Speaker Power LED IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 This 2-pin connector is an “ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch” on the system that connects to the power switch on the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the system to power on. When pressed again, it will force the system to power off. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: J7: External Keyboard Connector

    This connector connects to the hard drive activity LED on control panel. This LED will flash when the HDD is being accessed. Pin # Signal Name Ground J7: External Keyboard Connector Pin # Signal Name KB Clock KB data Ground IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: J8: External Audio Connector

    5VSB that has 200mA. Pin # Signal Name +5VSB Ground -PME J11: IrDA Connector J11 is used for an optional IrDA connector for wireless communication. Pin # Signal Name No connect Ir RX Ground Ir TX IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: J12: External Ps/2 Mouse Connector

    The following table shows the pin outs of the USB pin headers connectors. Overall, the two pin headers support four USB ports. Signal Name Signal Name Ground USB1- USB2+ USB1+ USB2- Ground Signal Name Signal Name Ground USB3- USB4+ USB3+ USB4- Ground IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: J16: Primary Rj45 Connector For Onboard Lan

    45 connector is used in conjunction with a secondary Ethernet provided through a MicroPCI Ethernet card. The figure below shows the pin out assignments of the connector and its corresponding input jack. Link LED TD+(pin#1) TD-(pin#2) RD+(pin#3) RD-(pin#6) Active LED RJ-45 IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Bios Setup

    BIOS SETUP BIOS Setup This chapter describes the different settings available in the Award BIOS that comes with the CPU card. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: BIOS Introduction................26 BIOS Setup...................26 Standard CMOS Setup................28 Advanced BIOS Features..............31 Advanced Chipset Features ...............34...

  • Page 30: Bios Introduction

    The Award BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the system configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores the Setup utility. When you turn on the computer, the Award BIOS is immediately activated. Pressing the <Del> key immediately allows you to enter the Setup utility.
  • Page 31 Note: If the system cannot boot after making and saving system changes with Setup, the Award BIOS supports an override to the CMOS settings that resets your system to its default. Warning: It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Setup

    Standard CMOS option, however, if you change your system hardware configurations, the onboard battery fails, or the configuration stored in the CMOS memory was lost or damaged. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy)
  • Page 33 These fields identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. The available specifications are: 360KB 1.2MB 720KB 1.44MB 2.88MB 5.25 in. 5.25 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 The system boot will not be halted for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not be halted for a key- board or disk error; it will stop for all others. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning...
  • Page 36 This allows you to activate the NumLock function after you power up the system. Gate A20 Option This field allows you to select how Gate A20 is worked. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 MB. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 1024KB. These fields determine whether or not optional ROM will be copied to RAM. Small Logo (EPA) Show This field enables the showing of the EPA logo located at the upper right of the screen during boot up. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS SETUP Advanced Chipset Features This Setup menu controls the configuration of the chipset. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock Host CLK ITEM HELP DRAM Timing By SPD Disabled Menu Level SDRAM Cycle Length...
  • Page 39 The default setting is 64M. OnChip USB The default setting of this filed is Enabled to enable the USB function on board. OnChip Keyboard Support Enable this if you are using a USB keyboard. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 AGP Master 1 WS Write/Read When enabled a single wait state is used when writing/reading to the AGP bus. When disabled a 2 wait state is used. For optimal performance set this to enabled. For improved stability set it to disabled. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS SETUP Integrated Peripherals This section sets configurations for your hard disk and other integrated peripherals. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Enabled ITEM HELP On-Chip IDE Channel 0 Enabled Menu Level On-Chip IDE Channel 1...
  • Page 42 This field allows you to determine parallel port mode function. Standard Printer Port Enhanced Parallel Port Extended Capabilities Port Onboard Legacy Audio Enable or disable the on board legacy audio with this option. Sound Blaster Enable or disable the sound blaster feature with this option. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    BIOS SETUP Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to save energy of your system effectively. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup Enabled ITEM HELP ACPI Function Press Enter Menu Level Power Management...
  • Page 44 When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Pnp Os Installed

    Enabled and Disabled. Resources Controlled by The Award Plug and Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play-compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the interrupt request (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields disappear, as the BIOS automatically assign them.
  • Page 46 When this option is enabled system will assign an IRQ for USB. The default is Enabled. This can also be Disabled so that USB will not occupy an IRQ, thus releasing it free for other usage (typically LAN card etc). IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status This section shows the parameters in determining the PC Health Status. These parameters include temperatures, fan speeds and voltages. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status 41°C / 87 °F ITEM HELP Current CPU Temp.

  • Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the changes you have made in this session. Typing “Y” will quit the Setup utility without saving the modifications. Typing “N” will return you to Setup utility. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Drivers Installation

    The contents of this section include the following: VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installation........46 VGA Drivers Installation..........51 LAN Drivers Installation..........53 Sound Drivers Installation ..........56 IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Via 4 In 1 Drivers Installation

    1 drivers first. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. 1. Insert the CD that comes with the CPU card and the screen below would appear. Click VIA Chipsets on the left side. 2. Click VIA 4 IN 1 Drivrs. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next. 4. Click Next to agree with the license agreement statement and to continue. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 5. Select the Setup Mode and click Next to continue. 6. Click Next to install the drivers listed. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 7. Click Next to install the VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver. 8. Click Next to enable DMA Mode. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 9. Click Next to install the VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode. 10. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Vga Drivers Installation

    1. Insert the CD that comes with the CPU card. Click on VIA Chipsets on the left and then click VIA 8601T VGA Driver. 2. Click Next to agree with the license agreement statement and to continue. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 3. Click Next to start copying the driver files. 4. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Lan Drivers Installation

    DRIVERS INSTALLATION LAN Drivers Installation Follow the steps below to proceed with the LAN drivers installation. 1. In your Windows operating system, click Start à Settings à Control Panel à System Properties. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 2. Under System Properties, click on the Device Manager tab. Double click on Realtek 8129 PCI Fast Ethernet. Click the Driver tab as shown. Now click the Update Driver button. 3. When the Update Device Drivers Wizard appears, click Next to continue. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 DRIVERS INSTALLATION 4. Click Next to “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended”. 2. Click “Specify a location” and click Next to continue. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Sound Drivers Installation

    1. Insert the CD that comes with the CPU card. Click on VIA Chipsets on the left and then click VIA AC’97 Codec Audio Controller Driver. 2. Under the Welcome screen, click Next to agree with the license agreement statement and to continue. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 3. Click Install driver and click Next to start the installation process. 4. Under the VIA Audio Driver Setup Program Window, you will be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM if you are using this operating system. Do so accordingly and click OK to proceed. IB780 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 5. You have to insert the Windows 98 CD as prompted or enter the location of operating system files by using the Browse button. Click OK when done. 6. When file copying is done, click the Finish button to complete Setup. IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Parallel Port #1(LPT1) 360 - 36F Network Ports 3B0 - 3BF Monochrome & Printer adapter 3C0 - 3CF EGA adapter 3D0 - 3DF CGA adapter 3F0h - 3F7h Floppy Disk Controller 3F8h - 3FFh Serial Port #1(COM1) IB780 User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: B. Interrupt Request Lines (Irq)

    Serial Port #2 IRQ4 Serial Port #1 IRQ5 Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Controller IRQ7 Parallel Port #1 IRQ8 Real Time Clock IRQ9 Reserved IRQ10 Reserved IRQ11 Reserved IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ13 80287 IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE IB780 User’s Manual...

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