Acrosser Technology AR-B1662 User Manual

Via processor for via ple133t with vga(crt/lcd), sdram pc133, 4 lan, compact flash

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AR-B1662 User's Guide
AR-B1662
VIA Processor for VIA PLE133T with
VGA(CRT/LCD), SDRAM PC133, 4 LAN,
Compact Flash
User' s Guide
Edition: 1.0
Book Number: AR-B1662-03.0220
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  • Page 1 AR-B1662 User’s Guide AR-B1662 VIA Processor for VIA PLE133T with VGA(CRT/LCD), SDRAM PC133, 4 LAN, Compact Flash User’ s Guide Edition: 1.0 Book Number: AR-B1662-03.0220...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide Table of Contents PREFACE................................3 0.1 COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER .............................3 0.2 WELCOME TO THE AR-B1662 CPU BOARD..........................3 0.3 BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE ..............................3 0.4 RETURNING YOUR BOARD FOR SERVICE..........................3 0.5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND USER COMMENTS ........................3 0.6 ORGANIZATION .....................................4...
  • Page 3: Preface

    0.3 BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE Please refer to the Chapter 2, “System Setting,” in this guide, if you have not already installed this AR-B1662. Check the packing list before you install and make sure the accessories are completely included.
  • Page 4: Organization

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 0.6 ORGANIZATION This information for users covers the following topics (see the Table of Contents for a detailed listing): Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides specifications and packing list. Chapter 2, “Setting Up System”, describes how to adjust the jumpers and the connector settings.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    In addition, the AR-B1662 provides on chip VGA. The VGA, which provides up to Ture Color (32 bit) 1024x768, or High Color (16 bit) 1280x1024 resolution. The VGA memory is share main memory (2M, 4M, or 8M). AR-B1662 also has 24-bit LCD function in the system.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Operating Temperature: 0° ~ 60¢ J 1.2 PACKING LIST These accessories are included with the system. Before you begin installing your AR-B1662 board, please make sure that the following items have been included inside the AR-B1662 package. The quick setup manual 1 AR-B1662 CPU board 1 Hard disk drive adapter cable for 2.5”...
  • Page 7: Setting Up System

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2. SETTING UP SYSTEM This chapter describes how to install the AR-B1662. At first, the layout of AR-B1662 is shown, and the unpacking information that you should be careful is described. Overview System Settings 2.1 AR-B1662 OVERVIEW £...
  • Page 8: Keyboard & Mouse Connector (Kb1)

    2.2.2 SDRAM SOCKET 144 PIN (DIMM1) It can assemble 16/32/64/128/256/512MB 144 pin DIMM Module Memory. When you set up 144-pin DIMM Module Memory, AR-B1662 will auto-detect DRAM, and adopt correct save in order to make memory work till the best situation.
  • Page 9: Hard Disk (Ide) Connector (Ide1)

    GROUND Not Used 2.2.4 FDD Port Connector (FDD1) The AR-B1662 provides a 34-pin header type connector for supporting up to two floppy disk drives. To enable or disable the floppy disk controller, please use the BIOS Setup program. Signal Signal...
  • Page 10: Crt Connector (Vga1)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.5 CRT Connector (VGA1) VGA1 is a standard 10 pin header connector commonly used for VGA. Signal Name Signal Name Pin # Pin # AGND AGND GREEN DDCD BLUE DDCK 2.2.6 USB Connector (USB1) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller is USB V1.1 and Universal HCI V1.1 compliant. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard is a low-to-medium speed interface for the connection of PC peripherals, which gives complete Plug &...
  • Page 11: Lcd Header (Lcd1)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.7 LCD Header (LCD1) Signal Name Signal Name Pin # Pin # FPSCLK HSYNC VSYNC LCDVDD LCDVDD +12V +12V FPEN VBIASEN VDDEN LCD1 Voltage Select (J1) (LCD1) Bit VOLTAGE SELECT Jumper Voltage VCC 3 (Factory Preset)
  • Page 12: Serial Port (Com1, Com2)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.8 Serial Port (COM1, COM2) AR-B1662 is equipped with two serial ports. COM1 is a standard RS-232 interface. COM2 use an adapter cable to interface with external equipment. A. COM1 USED RS232 COM1 B. COM2 USED RS232 1.DCD...
  • Page 13: Lan Led (Led4, Led5, Led6, Led7)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.12 LAN LED (LED4, LED5, LED6, LED7) 1:100M 2:10M 3:ACTIVE 2.2.13 Ethernet RJ-45 Connector (LAN1, LAN2, LAN3, LAN4) The system supports onboard network connectivity. To utilize this function, install the network driver from the utility diskette, and connect the cable to the following RJ-45 header.
  • Page 14: Support Riser Card (J8)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.17 Support Riser Card (J8) This 3-pins jumper will decide the BUS1 support a PCI CARD or a Riser Card (such AR-B1550). Jumper Function For Riser Card Factory Preset 2.2.18 GPIO Port (CN1) Signal Signal GPIO GPO0...
  • Page 15: Compact Flash Slot (Cf1)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 2.2.20 Compact Flash Slot (CF1) Pin assignment is showed below. 2.2.21 CF Master/Slave Mode Select (J102) This 2-pins jumper will decide the CF operating in master/slave mode. Jumper Function Open (Factory Preset) Slave Short Master 2.2.22 Clear CMOS Jumper (J103)
  • Page 16: Crt/Lcd Flat Panel Display

    3.1 CRT CONNECTOR (CRT1) The AR-B1662 supports CRT color monitors. It uses an onboard VGA chipset and you can use the VGA RAM 2.4 or 8 MB. For different VGA display modes, your monitor must possess certain characteristics (the right drivers) to display the mode you want.
  • Page 17: Watchdog Timer

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 4. WATCHDOG TIMER This section describes the use of Watchdog Timer, including disable, enable, and trigger. AR-B1662 is equipped with a programmable time-out period watchdog timer that occupies I/O port 443H. Users can use simple program to enable the watchdog timer.
  • Page 18: Bios Console

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 5. BIOS CONSOLE This chapter describes the AR-B1662 BIOS menu displays and explains how to perform common tasks needed to get up and running, and presents detailed explanations of the elements found in each of the BIOS menus. The...
  • Page 19: Standard Cmos Setup

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide CAUTION: 1. AR-B1662 BIOS the factory-default setting is used to the <Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings>. Acrosser recommends using the BIOS default setting, unless you are very familiar with the setting function, or you can contact the technical support engineer.
  • Page 20: Advanced Cmos Setup

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide Floppy Setup The <Standard CMOS Setup> option records the types of floppy disk drives installed in the system. To enter the configuration value for a particular drive, highlight its corresponding field and then select the drive type using the left-or right-arrow key.
  • Page 21 AR-B1662 User’s Guide Advanced CMOS Setup Quick Boot This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If it is set to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. 1st Boot Device...
  • Page 22 AR-B1662 User’s Guide PS/2 Mouse Support The setting of Enabled allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on boot up. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ 12 will be reserved for expansion cards if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. Disabled will reserve IRQ12 for expansion cards and therefore the PS/2 mouse will not function.
  • Page 23: Advanced Chipset Setup

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 5.4 ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP This option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. Advanced Chipset Setup Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD SPD is the abbreviation Serial Presence Detect. SPD takes accord the chip types, capacity, timing, voltage data.
  • Page 24: Power Management

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 5.5 POWER MANAGEMENT This section is used to configure power management features. This <Power management Setup> option allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.
  • Page 25: Pci/Plug And Play

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 5.6 PCI/PLUG AND PLAY This section is used to configure PCI / Plug and Play features. The <PCI & PNP Setup> option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus slots on the system use INTA#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value.
  • Page 26: Peripheral Setup

    5.7 PERIPHERAL SETUP This section is used to configure peripheral features. Peripheral Setup OnBoard FDC This option enables the floppy drive controller on the AR-B1662. OnBoard Serial Port This option enables the serial port on the AR-B1662. OnBoard IDE This option is to set up the operating mode of IDE controller. If the main board offers the enhanced I/O port, the...
  • Page 27: Auto-Detect Hard Disks

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide 5.8 AUTO-DETECT HARD DISKS This option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. 5.9 PASSWORD SETTING This BIOS Setup has an optional password feature. The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is executed.
  • Page 28: Bios Update

    The chips can be electronically reprogrammed, allowing you to upgrade your BIOS firmware without removing and installing chips. The AR-B1662 provides the FLASH BIOS update function for you to easily to update to a newer BIOS version. Please follow these operating steps to update to new BIOS: Step 1: Turn on your system and don’t detect the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files.
  • Page 29: Appendix A. I/O & Memory Map

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide APPENDIX A. I/O & MEMORY MAP Memory Map: MEMORY MAP ASSIGNMENT System memory used by 0000000-009FFFF DOS and application Display buffer memory for 00A0000-00BFFFF VGA/ MONOCHROME adapter Reserved for I/O device 00C0000-00DFFFF BIOS ROM or RAM buffer.
  • Page 30: Appendix B. Interrupt Request (Irq)

    AR-B1662 User’s Guide APPENDIX B. INTERRUPT REQUEST (IRQ) SETTING HARDWARE USING THE SETTING System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller Serial Port (COM2) Serial Port (COM1) IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Floppy Disk Controller Parallel Port (LPT1)

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