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  • Page 1 EITX-3000 Em-ITX Form Factor SBC 100-07152009-1620...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance

    However, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the information in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the use of this document.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Do’s Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
  • Page 4 EITX-3000-2N10A1 VIA Nano 1.0GHz CPU based Fanless Embedded ITX board with full cable kit Packing Lists For EITX-3000-1N13A1 and EITX-3000-1N10A1 1 x EITX-3000 SBC 1 x Software driver and utility CD 1 x Mini-jumper pack 1 x Screw pack of 7 pieces of Nickel-Plated Round Head M3*14mm screw...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS 1 Product Overview.................... 1 Key Features......................2 Specifications ...................... 3 EITX-3000 Dimensions ................... 7 Top Layer ......................7 Bottom Layer....................7 Top Layer with heatsink ................8 Bottom Layer with heatsink ..............8 Front I/O with heatsink ................9 Rear I/O with heatsink ................
  • Page 6 Bottom side connectors and slots............35 Compact Flash slot: CF................35 3 Onboard Jumpers ..................37 CLEAR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper ............38 AT/ATX Power mode Select ..............39 PVDD1_SEL: LCD power jumper............40 PVDD2_SEL: LCD power jumper............41 RST: System reset jumper................42 4 BIOS Setup......................43 Entering the BIOS Setup Menu..............44 Control Keys......................44 Navigating the BIOS Menus..............45 Getting Help.....................45...
  • Page 7 Security Option...................52 MPS Version Control for OS..............52 OS Select for DRAM > 64 MB...............52 HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability...............52 Video BIOS Shadow.................52 Full Screen Logo Show................52 Summary Screen Show ................52 CPU Feature......................53 Thermal Management................53 Thermal Monitor Bus Ratio..............53 Thermal Monitor Bus VID..............53 Hard Disk Boot Priority .................54 Advanced Chipset Features...............55 Memory Hole ....................55...
  • Page 8 Watch Dog Timer Select................62 SuperIO COM Ports (UARTs) ..............63 Onboard Serial Port 1................63 COM1 RS232/422/485 Type ...............63 Onboard Serial Port 2................63 COM2 RS232/422/485 Type ...............63 Onboard Serial Port 3................63 Onboard Serial Port 4................63 USB Device Setting ..................64 USB 1.0 Controller..................64 USB 2.0 Controller..................64 USB Operation Mode................64 USB Keyboard Function .................64...
  • Page 9 Driver Utilities....................80 Getting Started ...................80 Running the Driver Utilities CD ............80 CD Content.......................81 A Disassembling the EITX-3000 Board from Heatsink .......83 Disassembling ....................84 B EM-IO : Embedded IO Expansion Bus Interface.......87 Introduction ......................88 The Flexible Embedded Board with Em-IO Expansion ....88 Modularized Expansion of Em-IO Interface........89...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Product Overview...

  • Page 12: Key Features

    The VIA EITX-3000 is a high performance single board computer (SBC) with low power requirements based on the Embedded ITX (Em-ITX) form factor. Its low power requirements are made possible by its usage of energy efficient VIA CPUs (either VIA Nano™...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Processor Core Logic System • VIA Nano Ultra Low Voltage Processor, compact 21 mm x 21 mm NanoBGA2 package: • Nano 1.3 GHz (for Model of EITX-3000-1N13A1 and EITX-3000-2N13A1) • Nano 1.0 GHz (for Model of EITX-3000-1N10A1 and EITX-3000-2N10A1) System Chipset •...
  • Page 14 Gigabit Ethernet Controller • Onboard two VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet controllers Interface • Support two RJ45 connectors • Supports Wake On LAN (WOL) • Support Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) Audio Controller • VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio Codec Interface • Support Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in connectors USB 2.0 Onboard Six USB ports •...
  • Page 15 Watchdog Timer Output • System reset Interval • Programmable 1~255 sec. System Onboard one 160-pin Em-IO Bus Expansion Interface socket, integrated the following bus interface signals of: Expansion • One PCIe x8 (8-Lane PCIe) • Two PCIe x1 (1-lane PCIe) •...
  • Page 16 232.6 mm x 53 mm x 124.8 mm Environment Operating Temperature Specifications • Nano 1.3GHz version (Part Number: EITX-3000-1N13A1 and EITX-3000- 2N13A1) is -10 to 65° C • Nano 1.0GHz version (Part Number: EITX-3000-1N10A1 and EITX-3000- 2N10A1) is -10 to 70° C Operating Humidity •...

  • Page 17: Eitx-3000 Dimensions

    EITX-3000 D IMENSIONS Top Layer Bottom Layer...

  • Page 18: Top Layer With Heatsink

    Top Layer with heatsink Bottom Layer with heatsink...

  • Page 19: Front I/O With Heatsink

    Front I/O with heatsink Rear I/O with heatsink...

  • Page 20: Eitx-3000 Layout (Top)

    EITX-3000 L AYOUT Item Description Item Description AT/ATX power mode select Em-IO connector SATA1 connector Thermal sensor connector SATA2 connector Front Audio pin connector USB 4/5 pin connector Buzzer SODIMM memory slot System Fan Power pin connector SATA-Power 2 connector...

  • Page 21: Eitx-3000 Layout (Bottom)

    EITX-3000 L AYOUT BOTTOM Symbol Description VIA Nano CPU VIA VX800 system chipset Compact Flash socket...

  • Page 22: Front I/O Layout

    I/O L RONT AYOUT Symbol Description Power button (Power On/Off) Power input connector USB 2.0 port 1 USB 2.0 port 2 COM 1 port (RS-232/422/485) COM 2 port (RS-232/422/485) COM 3 port (RS-232) COM 4 port (RS-232) Power LED indicator HDD LED indicator Power Button The board comes with a Power On/Off button, that Support dual...

  • Page 23: Usb Port Connector: Usb Port 1 And 2

    USB Port Connector: USB Port 1 and 2 The EITX-3000 can support up to six USB-interface connectors. By default it provides two USB interface by one double-deck of mini- DIN connectors located on the front I/O coastline as USB_0 and...

  • Page 24: Com Port Connectors

    The EITX-3000 board provides four D-Sub 9-pin connectors as COM 1, COM 2, COM 3 and COM 4 serial communications. COM 1 and COM 2 ports The EITX-3000 provides two D-Sub 9-pin connectors as COM 1 and COM 2 for RS-232/422/485 serial communications. RS-232...

  • Page 25: Led Indicators

    Note: NC represents “No Connection” LED Indicators There are two LEDs on the EITX-3000 front I/O coastline for indicating system status: • PWR LED is for power status and Flash in green color; and • HDD LED is for hard disk and compact flash disk status, which...

  • Page 26: Rear I/O Layout

    RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet LAN port 1 VGA Connector The EITX-3000 provides a high resolution VGA interface on the rear I/O coastline by a D-sub 15-pin connector to support a VGA CRT monitor. It supports resolution up to 1920 x 1200. The pin assignments for the VGA display are listed below.

  • Page 27: Lvds Connectors: Lvds1 And Lvds2

    LVDS Connectors: LVDS1 and LVDS2 The EITX-3000 supports two 24-bit single channel LVDS interface connectors by two D-Sub 26-pin connectors as “LVDS1” and “LVDS2” on rear I/O coastline, both connectors also carry the inverter control signals, and can direct connect to two of LVDS LCD Display via external cables.
  • Page 28 IVDD2_5V Onboard “PANEL” connector share same signals of LVDS1 The EITX-3000 also supports an onboard 24-bit single channel LVDS interface by a high density of 2x15-pin wafer box connector as “PANEL” connector which shares the same pin assignments from LVDS1. Please refer to chapter 2 in “LVDS Panel connector”...

  • Page 29: Lan Ports: Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 And 2

    LAN ports: Gigabit Ethernet Port 1 and 2 The EITX-3000 is equipped with two high performance of 1 Lane of PCI-Express bus interface of VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet controllers, which supports two Gigabit Ethernet ports, both are fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards.

  • Page 31: Onboard Connectors & Slots

    Onboard Connectors & Slots This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage some components.

  • Page 32: Topside Connectors And Slots

    OPSIDE CONNECTORS AND SLOTS System Fan: SYS Fan The SYS_FAN runs on +12V and maintain system cooling. When connecting the wire to the SYS FAN connector, always be aware that the red wire (positive wire) should be connected to the +12V. The black wire (ground wire) and should always be connected to GND.

  • Page 33: Sata Connectors : Sata1 And Sata2

    SATA Connectors : SATA1 and SATA2 The EITX-3000 board supports two Serial ATA ports via two onboard connectors (SATA1 and SATA2). Data transfer rates up to 300MB/s are possible, enabling fast data file transfer with independent DMA operation. . In connecting the SATA power via onboard S-Power 1 and S- Power 2 connectors, SATA1 and SATA2 can only support 2.5-inch...

  • Page 34: Sata-Power Connectors: S-Power 1 And S-Power 2

    SATA-Power Connectors: S-Power 1 and S-Power 2 The mainboard supports two 3-pin SATA power connectors with 5V power sources: S-Power 1 and S-Power 2. When connecting the SATA power cables via onboard S-Power 1 and S-Power 2 connectors, make sure that the power plug is inserted in the proper orientation and pins are properly aligned.

  • Page 35: Lvds Lcd Panel Connector: Panel

    LVDS LCD Panel connector: PANEL Besides the two 24-bit single channel LVDS ports (LVDS1 and LVDS2) on the rear I/O panel, the EITX-3000 also supports an onboard 24-bit single channel LVDS interface through a high density 30-pin (2x15-pin) wafer box connector that shares the same pin assignments from LVDS1.

  • Page 36: Sodimm Sdram Memory Slot

    SODIMM SDRAM Memory slot The EITX-3000 provides one 200-pin SODIMM SDRAM slot for DDR2 533/667 MHz memory modules. It can support memory sizes up to 2 GB.

  • Page 37: Installing The Memory

    Installing the memory Step 1 Locate the SODIMM slot in the mainboard and align the notch on the SODIMM with the memory slot. Step 2 Insert the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle. Then push the SODIMM down until it snaps into the locking mechanism.

  • Page 38: Usb Connectors

    USB connectors The EITX-3000 can support up to six USB ports. In addition to the two mini-DIN USB2.0 ports (USB_0/1) on the front I/O panel, the EITX-3000 also provides one 12-pin (2x6-pin) onboard pin headers for USB_2/3, and one 10-pin (2x5-pin) onboard pin headers for USB_4/5.
  • Page 39 USB_4/5 pin connector The USB_4/5 interface can be accessed through the 10-pin USB pin-header. It also requires an adapter cable in order to use two standard USB connectors. Signal Signal VUSB4 VUSB4 USBD_T4- USBD_T5- USBD_T4+ USBD_T5+...

  • Page 40: Lpt Pin Connector

    LPT pin connector The LPT port is used to connect the board to a printer. The board includes a multi-mode (EPP+ECP/ECP/EPP/SPP) parallel port accessed via an onboard 26-pin flat-cable connector. An adapter cable is required in order to use a traditional DB-25 connector. The adapter cable has a 26-pin (2x13-pin) female connector on one end, and a DB-25 connector on the other end.

  • Page 41: Digital I/O Pin Connector: Dio

    Digital I/O pin connector: DIO The board supports 8-bit Digital I/O (GPIO) through the DIO pin- header. The 8 digital inputs and outputs can be programmed to read or control devices, with input or output defined. The default setting is 4 bits input and 4 bits output. Signal Signal 5V_DIO...

  • Page 42: Front Panel Audio Pin Connector: F_Audio

    Front Panel Audio pin connector: F_Audio The F_Audio interface enables access to the VIA High Definition Audio signals through a 10-pin (2x5-pin) onboard pin-header. This interface allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Signal Signal LINE_OUT_R LINE_OUT_L LINE_IN_R LINE_IN_L MIC1_RE_R LINE_RE_L AGND...

  • Page 43: Spi Pin Connector: Jspi

    SPI pin connector: JSPI This SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) pin-header is used to connect to the SPI BIOS programming fixture. Signal Signal SPI_VCC SPI_SS0 SPI_CLK SPI_DI SPI_DO RST_SW System Thermal Sensor pin connector: SEN The board supports a 3-pin (1x3-pin) header, that allows the connection of a thermal sensor cable for detecting the system’s internal air temperature.

  • Page 44: Em-Io Expansion Connector

    Em-IO Expansion Connector The Em-IO interface connector enables the EITX-3000 to connect to Em-IO expansion modules. Note: For more details on the Em-IO connectors, please refer to Appendix B.

  • Page 45: Bottom Side Connectors And Slots

    OTTOM SIDE CONNECTORS AND SLOTS Compact Flash slot: CF Installing CF card: Step 1 Locate the CF card slot at the bottom of the mainboard. Step 2 Align the CF card with the CF card slot.
  • Page 46 Step 3 Then gently insert the CF card and push it until it is totally inserted.

  • Page 47: Onboard Jumpers

    Onboard Jumpers...

  • Page 48: Clear_Cmos: Clear Cmos Jumper

    The EITX-3000 mainboard provides jumpers for setting some mainboard functions. This section will explain how to change the settings of the mainboard functions using the jumpers. CLEAR_CMOS: C CMOS LEAR JUMPER The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.

  • Page 49: At/Atx Power Mode Select

    AT/ATX P OWER MODE ELECT The EITX-3000 supports two kinds of power modes: ATX (default) and AT. The ATX mode requires a standby power connection and a power supply on signal to turn on the main power supply. The AT mode does not require a standby power connection but needs to be connected to ground to boot up properly.

  • Page 50: Pvdd1_Sel: Lcd Power Jumper

    PVDD1_SEL: LCD POWER JUMPER The EITX-3000 Em-ITX SBC provides an onboard jumper named “PVDD1_SEL” for setting the LCD signal power to either 5V or 3.3V for LVDS1 and PANEL interface connectors. When connecting the LVDS LCD Panel display to LVDS1 or PANEL, the setting of PVDD1_SEL must match the power requirements of the connected LVDS Panel display.

  • Page 51: Pvdd2_Sel: Lcd Power Jumper

    PVDD2_SEL: LCD POWER JUMPER The EITX-3000 Em-ITX SBC provides an onboard jumper named “PVDD2_SEL” for setting the LCD signal power to either 5V or 3.3V . When connecting the LVDS LCD Panel display to LVDS2, the setting of PVDD2_SEL must match the power requirements of the connected LVDS Panel display.

  • Page 52: Rst: System Reset Jumper

    RST: S YSTEM RESET JUMPER To restart the hardware, momentarily close the jumper of the 2-pin reset pin-header. Setting Open (default) Reset...

  • Page 53: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter gives a detailed explanation of the BIOS setup functions.

  • Page 54: Entering The Bios Setup Menu

    BIOS S NTERING THE ETUP Power on the computer and press <Delete> during the beginning of the boot sequence to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, restart the system and try again. ONTROL Keys Description Move to the previous item...

  • Page 55: Navigating The Bios Menus

    BIOS M AVIGATING THE ENUS The main menu displays all the BIOS setup categories. Use the <Left>/<Right> and <Up>/<Down> arrow keys to select any item or sub-menu. Descriptions of the selected/highlighted category are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The small triangular arrowhead symbol next to a field indicates that a sub-menu is available (see figure below).

  • Page 56: Main Menu

    The Main Menu contains thirteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter Sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.

  • Page 57: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu option to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations. Set Supervisor Password Use this menu option to set the BIOS supervisor password.

  • Page 58: Standard Cmos Features

    CMOS F TANDARD EATURES Date The date format is [Day, Month, Date, Year] Time The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second] Video Settings: [EGA/VGA, CGA 40, CGA 80, MONO] Halt On Set the system’s response to specific boot errors. Below is a table that details the possible settings.

  • Page 59: Ide Channels

    IDE C HANNELS The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter incorrect information in this category. Select “Auto” whenever possible. If you select “Manual”, make sure the information is from your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer.

  • Page 60: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS F DVANCED EATURES Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Settings Description Enabled Turns on hard disk boot sector virus protection Disabled Turns off hard disk boot sector virus protection Note: If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on the screen...

  • Page 61: First/Second/Third Boot Device

    First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. Settings Description LS120 Boot from LS120 Hard Disk Boot from the HDD CDROM Boot from CDROM ZIP100 Boot from ZIP100 USB-FDD Boot from USB Floppy USB-ZIP Boot from USB ZIP drive USB-CDROM...

  • Page 62: Security Option

    Security Option Selects whether the password is required every time the System boots, or only when you enter Setup. Settings Description Setup Password prompt appears only when end users try to run BIOS Setup System Password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on and when end users try to run BIOS Setup MPS Version Control for OS...

  • Page 63: Cpu Feature

    CPU F EATURE Thermal Management This item sets CPU’s thermal control rule to protect CPU from overheat. Settings Description Thermal Monitor 1 On-die throtting Thermal Monitor 2 Ratio & VID transition Thermal Monitor 3 Dynamic Ratio & VID transition Disabled Disable the thermal monitor Thermal Monitor Bus Ratio This item sets the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled...

  • Page 64: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    RIORITY This is for setting the priority of the hard disk boot order when the “Hard Disk” option is selected in the “[First/Second/Third] Boot Device” menu item.

  • Page 65: Advanced Chipset Features

    DVANCED HIPSET EATURES Caution: The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Do not change these settings unless you are familiar with the chipset. Memory Hole Settings: [Disabled, 15M – 16M] System BIOS Cacheable Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Video RAM Cacheable Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] GFX &...

  • Page 66: Internal Vga Control

    VGA C NTERNAL ONTROL VGA Share Memory Size This setting allows you to select the amount of system memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor. Settings: [Disabled, 64M, 128M, 256M] Direct Frame Buffer Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Select Display Device This setting refers to the type of display being used with the system.

  • Page 67: Cpu & Pci Bus Control

    CPU & PCI B ONTROL PCI Master 0 WS Write Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] VIA PWR Management Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 68: Integrated Peripherals

    NTEGRATED ERIPHERALS...

  • Page 69: Via Onchip Ide Device

    VIA O IDE D EVICE CF Card ATA66 Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] SATA Controller Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] IDE DMA Transfer Access Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 1 Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Secondary Master PIO Settings: [Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4] Secondary Slave PIO Settings: [Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode 4]...

  • Page 70: Secondary Master Udma

    Secondary Master UDMA Settings: [Disabled, Auto] Secondary Slave UDMA Settings: [Disabled, Auto] IDE HDD Block Mode Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 71: Via Onchip Pci Device

    VIA O PCI D EVICE Azalia HDA Controller Settings: [Disabled, Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Settings: [Enabled, Disabled]...

  • Page 72: Superio Device

    IO D UPER EVICE Onboard Parallel Port Settings: [Disabled, 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode Settings: [SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP] Watch Dog Timer Select Settings: [Disabled, 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 40 Sec, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min]...

  • Page 73: Superio Com Ports (Uarts)

    IO COM P (UART UPER ORTS Onboard Serial Port 1 Settings: [Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ4] COM1 RS232/422/485 Type Settings: [By Default, RS232, RS422, RS485] Onboard Serial Port 2 Settings: [Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ4] COM2 RS232/422/485 Type Settings: [By Default, RS232, RS422, RS485] Onboard Serial Port 3 Settings: [Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ4, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 4...

  • Page 74: Usb Device Setting

    USB D EVICE ETTING USB 1.0 Controller Enable or disable Universal Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Enable or disable Enhanced Host Controller Interface for Universal Serial Bus. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB Operation Mode Auto decide USB device operation mode.

  • Page 75: Usb Storage Function

    USB Storage Function Enable or disable Legacy support of USB Mass Storage. Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB Wireless LAN Support Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB WLAN (EMIO-3430) Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] USB Bluetooth Support Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 76: Power Management Setup

    OWER ANAGEMENT ETUP ACPI Suspend Type Settings Description S1(POS) S1/Power On Suspend (POS) is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system contexts. S3(STR) S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is a power-down state. In this state, power is supplied only to essential components such as main memory and wakeup-capable devices.

  • Page 77: Video Off Option

    Video Off Option Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Settings Description Always On Screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode Suspend ->...

  • Page 78: Wakeup Event Detect

    AKEUP VENT ETECT PowerOn by PCI Card Enables activity detected from any PCI card to power up the system or resume from a suspended state. Such PCI cards include LAN, onboard USB ports, etc. Settings: [By OS, Enabled] RTC Alarm Resume Set a scheduled time and/or date to automatically power on the system.

  • Page 79: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    P/PCI C ONFIGURATIONS Note: This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended to leave the default settings as is unless you are an experienced user. Init Display First Settings: [PCI Slot, Onboard, PCIEx] PNP OS Installed Settings Description BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards...

  • Page 80: Resources Controlled By

    Resources Controlled By Enables the BIOS to automatically configure all the Plug-and-Play compatible devices. Settings Description Auto(ESCD) BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields Manual Unlocks “IRQ Resources” for manual configuration PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] Assign IRQ for VGA Assign IRQ for VGA devices.

  • Page 81: Pc Health Status

    PC H EALTH TATUS The PC Health Status displays the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.

  • Page 82: Dram Frequency

    REQUENCY OLTAGE ONTROL DRAM Frequency Settings: [DDR2-400, DDR2-533, DDR2-667, SPD] DDR CAS Latency Control Settings: [2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6T, SPD] DDR Burst Length Settings: [4, 8, SPD] DDR 1T Command Rate Settings: [Disabled, Enabled] DRDY Table Settings: [Slowest, Optimize] Settings: [Disabled, Enabled]...

  • Page 83: Spread Spectrum

    Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves.

  • Page 84: Load Optimized Defaults

    PTIMIZED EFAULTS This option is for restoring all the default optimized BIOS settings. The default optimized values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide a stable system with optimized performance. Entering “Y” and press <Enter> to load the default optimized BIOS values.
  • Page 85 UPERVISOR ASSWORD This option is for setting a password for entering BIOS Setup. When a password has been set, a password prompt will be displayed whenever BIOS Setup is run. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.
  • Page 86 & E ETUP Entering “Y” saves any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.
  • Page 87 ITHOUT AVING Entering “Y’ discards any changes made, and exits the program. Entering “N” will cancel the exit request.

  • Page 89: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation This chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard driver and application. You must install the VIA chipset drivers first before installing other drivers such as VGA drivers. The applications will only function correctly if the necessary drivers are already installed.

  • Page 90: Driver Utilities

    RIVER TILITIES Getting Started The EITX-3000 includes a driver CD that contains the drivers and software for enhancing the performance of the system. The drivers can also be downloaded from http://www.via.com.tw. Note: The driver utilities and software are updated from time to time.

  • Page 91: Cd Content

    CD C ONTENT VIA Hyperion Pro Driver Compatible with all current VIA chipsets Includes support for INF, AGP, V-RAID, and IDE VIA Graphics Driver Enhances the onboard VIA graphic chip. Windows XP and Linux drivers are provided. VIA Audio Driver Enables access to the onboard VIA HD audio codec.
  • Page 93 Disassembling the EITX-3000 Board from Heatsink...

  • Page 94: Disassembling

    ISASSEMBLING Step 1 Unscrew the seven screws on the EITX-3000 mainboard. Step 2 Gently pull-up the mainboard vertically.
  • Page 95 Step 3 When installing the EITX-3000 into the casing, change the screws with the longer screws in order to secure it with the casing. Note: Make sure first to put the thermal heat paste/glue of processor and chipset before inserting the mainboard onto the heatsink.
  • Page 97 EM-IO : Embedded IO Expansion Bus Interface...

  • Page 98: Introduction

    It is important for developers to reduce development costs, risks, and time. The EITX-3000 is an Em-ITX form factor single board computer that enables developers to design a system with solid performance and comprehensive I/O’s using its onboard Em-IO expansion bus.

  • Page 99: Modularized Expansion Of Em-Io Interface

    Modularized Expansion of Em-IO Interface The Em-IO interface connector is an open bus interface initiated by VIA at the end of 2008. The Em-IO integrates popular bus signals, including USB2.0, GPIO, LPC, PCI Express, VIA Digital Video Port interface Signals, ACPI 3.0 and 3.3V/5V/12V DC Power Signals.

  • Page 100: Em-Io Connector Pin Definition

    CONNECTOR IN DEFINITION Em-IO connector Pin definition The Em-IO expansion bus interface uses the Samtec Q STRIP QSE Series 160-pin socket (Samtec part number of QSE-080-001-F-D-A) Pin Name Pin Name USB_OC#4 SMB_CLK USB_4N SMB_DAT USB_4P SMB_ALRT# Global Reset LPC_CLK48M PWROK_5V GPIO GPIO GPIO...
  • Page 101 A_PCIE_TX1- B_PCIE_CLK2- A_PCIE_TX+ B_PCIE_CLK2+ A_PCIE_CLK1- EXPCD_REQ# A_PCIE_CLK1+ EXPCD_PRSNT# Ring PCIE_RST ACPI_S3 PCIE_WAKE# ACPI_S5 DVP_D0 DVP_D1 DVP_P2 DVP_D3 DVP_D4 DVP_D5 DVP_D6 DVP_D7 DVP_D8 DVP_D9 DVP_D10 DVP_D11 DVP_D12 DVP_D13 DVP_D14 DVP_D15 DVP_DE DVP_TVCLKR DVP_VS DVP_CLK DVP_HS DVP_TVFLD EN_VDD2 EN_VBLT2 DVP_SPD DVP_DET DVP_SPCLK SPDIFOUT VCC33 VCC33...

  • Page 102: Faster Time To Market Cycles

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