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USER'S MANUAL
Of
VIA CX700M Chipset
Based
M/B For VIA C7™ processor Family
NO. G03-7F5-F
Rev: 3.0
Release date: Aug. 2007
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL VIA CX700M Chipset Based M/B For VIA C7™ processor Family NO. G03-7F5-F Rev: 3.0 Release date: Aug. 2007 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
  • Page 2 Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE........................iii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................iii ITEM CHECKLIST ........................iii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD ................1 1-2 SPECIFICATION .....................2 1-3 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING ............3 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..............5 2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING........5 2-3 GLOSSARY .......................6 2-3-1...

  • Page 4: User's Notice

    USER’S NOTICE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.

  • Page 5: Feature Of Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introduction of VIA CX700M Chipset Motherboards Feature of motherboard The VIA CX700M Chipset motherboard series are designed for the new generation VIA C7™ processor family with the VIA CX700M Chipset that delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

  • Page 6: Specification

    Specification Spec Description ∗ Mini ITX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 17.0x17.0cm Design ∗ VIA CX700M Chipset Chipset ∗ Embedded VIA C7 , VIAC7-D,VIA EDEN processor ∗ 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket x1 Memory Socket ∗ Support DDR2 533/400 system RAM Modules DDR memory ∗...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting Optional 1394 LINE-IN Optional PS/2 MOUSE HDMI PS/2 Keyboard Optional DVI LINE-OUT USB/KB/MS Power ON Jumper CPU FAN ATX Power Connector (JP2) PS2 KB/Mouse Port VGA / DVI Connector VIA C7 EBGA CPU COM1 Optional TV-OUT Optional LVDS Optional LVDS Invert USB Port/LAN Connector...

  • Page 8: Expansion Sockets

    Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard /USB Power ON Function 3-pin Block Setting PVDD Function Setting 3-pin Block JBAT CMOS RAM Clear Function Setting 3-pin Block USB Power On Function Setting 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block KB/MS1 PS/2 Mouse &...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.

  • Page 10: Glossary

    JBAT JBAT 2-3 closed Clear CMOS 1-2 closed Normal (Default) CMOS RAM Clear Setting (3) LVDS Function Setting (3-pin): JP4/JP5 1-2 closed 5V Power for Backlight 2-3 closed 3.3V Power for Backlight 1-2 closed LVDS Backlight Enable 2-3 LVDS Backlight Disable LVDS Function Setting (4) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled (3-pin): JP2 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password to power on system.

  • Page 11: Setting Cpu Bus Clock & Memory Clock Jumper

    other software. Processor - the "Central Processing Unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for doing the "computing" in "personal computer" Front Side Bus Frequency - The working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. CPU L2 Cache - The flash memory inside the CPU, normally Pentium III CPU has 256K or above, while Celeron CPU will have 128K.

  • Page 12: Install Memory

    Install Memory The motherboards provide one 240-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 240-Pin DIMM Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) DDR2 533/DDR2 400 DDR2 SDRAM 64MB∼1.0GB Module...

  • Page 13: Procedure For Expansion Card Installation

    2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. 3.
  • Page 14 (2) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KB/MS1 If you are using a PS/2 mouse, you must purchase an optional PS/2 mouse set which connects to the 5-pins block and mounts to an open slot on your computer’s case. (3) USB Port connector: UL1 The connectors are 4-pins connector that connect USB devices to the system board, and standard RJ45 connector for Network supports 10/100 BASE-T transfer rate.

  • Page 15: Headers

    • For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this channel may drop. (8) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2 This connector supports the provided Serial ATA IDE hard disk cable to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
  • Page 16 AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (3) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1/ USB2 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel.
  • Page 17 PWRLED SPEAK SPKR Pin 1 JW FP VCC5 Pin 1 System Case Connections (8) Power LED: PWR LED The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from the system case to this pin. (9) Power switch: PWR BTN This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the system.
  • Page 18 You can purchase additional daughter boards like the COM Port card/ LAN card/ PCMCIA card./ MINI-PCI card from Jetway to install in these headers. C N1 Pin 1 C N2 Pin 1 Expansion Daughter Board Headers (13) TV-OUT Header (Option) TV-OUT is the 9-pin block pin-header.
  • Page 19 PIN No. Symbol PIN NO. Symbol CK2IN- CK2IN+ R2IN2- R2IN2+ R2IN1- R2IN1+ R2IN0- R2IN0+ LVDS_DDC_DATA LVDS_DDC-CLK CK1IN- CK1IN+ R1IN2+ R1IN2- R1IN1+ R1IN1- R1IN0+ R1IN0- (15) Pin-headers of LVDS Inverter: LVDS (Option) (16)IR Headers (9-pin): IR-compliance pin-headers Pin 1 IR Headers...
  • Page 20 (17) Optional Expansion cards Expansion Daughter-boards (optional) AD2COM ADRTLAN-P/ADRTLAN-G For 2xCOM Ports Added For 2 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet ADCF ADPCM IDE Interface Supported CF Compatible Card Bus Type I + II Supported Expansion Disk On Module Interface With CF Compatible Card Reader...

  • Page 21: Starting Up Your Computer

    Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program will get control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.

  • Page 23: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

  • Page 24: Standard Cmos Features

    Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp>...

  • Page 25: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help CPU L1&L2 Cache Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Menu Level > CPU Feature Press Enter Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device...

  • Page 26: Advanced Chipset Features

    The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The settings are LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-CDROM, Legacy LAN and Disabled. Boot Up NumLock Status The default value is On. On (default) Keypad is numeric keys.

  • Page 27: Dram Timing Setting

    Please refer to section 3-6-3 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Video BIOS Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance.

  • Page 28: Pci Timing Settings

    VGA Share Memory Size This BIOS feature controls the amount of system memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor when the system boots up. The settings are 32MB,64MB ,128MBand Disabled. Select Display Device This item can provide the single or multi display output. The settings are optional CRT, TV, DVI, HDTV, HDMI, CRT+DVI, DVI+HDTV, TV+DVI, CRT+HDMI, HDTV+HDMI, HDMI+TV.

  • Page 29: Onchip Ide Function

    3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE Function SATA Cntroller Enabled Item Help SATA Controller Mode Enabled OnChip IDE Channel 1 Enabled Menu Level >> Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto...

  • Page 30: Onchip Device Function

    3-7-2 OnChip Device Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip Device Function Item Help Omboard LAN Function Enabled Onboard LAN BootROM Disabled Menu Level >> Azalia HDA Controller Noramal USB Host Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Support Enabled USB Keyboard Legacy Support Enabled USB Mouse Legacy Support Enabled d...

  • Page 31: Power Management Setup

    Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and the second serial ports. The settings are: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto. Onboard Fast IR This item allows you to Enabled Fast InfraRed (IR) function of the onboard I/O chip, when enabled this function user must install driver the driver is in CD Pack\VIA\VIAFIR.

  • Page 32: Wake Up Events

    3-8-1 Wake Up Events Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Wake Up Events Wake-Up on Ring/LAN Disabled Item Help Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled PS2 KB Wakeup Selection Hot Key Wake-up on hot key(PS2KB) Disabled Menu Level >> Wake-Up on RTC Alarm Disabled >...

  • Page 33: Pc Health Status

    Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Resource Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

  • Page 34: Miscellaneous Control

    3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Miscellaneous Control. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Miscellaneous Control Auto Detect PCI Clock Enabled Item Help Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Clock Ratio ** Current Host Clock 100MHZ Menu Level > Host Clock at Next Boot 100MHZ ** Current DRAM CLOCK...

  • Page 35: Set Supervisor/User Password

    3-13 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly.

  • Page 37: Via 4 In

    4-1 VIA 4 IN 1 Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\VIAHYPERION4IN1456V.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.VXD WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...

  • Page 38: Vga Install Via Cx700M Vga Driver

    5. Click NEXT to Install Driver 6. Click NEXT to continue the installation. 7. Click YES and Restart your computer 4-2 VGA install VIA CX700M VGA Driver For WINDOWS 9X/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Click Finish to Restart Compute appears...

  • Page 39: Sound Install Via Hd Audio Driver

    SOUND install VIA Hi-Define Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when the VIA HD Audio Setup MENU appears windows appear 3. Choose the components you want to install. 4. Click NEXT to begin install. 5. Click FINISh and restart the computer. Note: The path of the file For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\VIA\SETUP.EXE...

  • Page 40: Lan Install Via Lan Controller Driver

    4-4 LAN Install VIA LAN Controller Driver The VIA 10/100/1000Mb PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LAN DRIVER 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear Click OK and finish LAN driver installation 4-5 USB2.0 Install VIA USB2.0 DEVICE DRIVER Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL When USB2.0 Setup Program Appear, Click MENU Appear...

  • Page 41: Raiddisk Install Via Sata Raiddisk Driver

    4-6 RAIDDISK Install SATA RAIDDISK Driver The VIA 10/100/1000Mb PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LANDRV 3. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear Click Installto begain the driver installation 4-7 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2007 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program”...
  • Page 42 Click NEXT or choose Change to change the 6. Select INSTALL to install components. path for the file to be stored 7. Setup Complete and click FINISH Note : Please install PC-CILLIN READER for reading PC-CILLIN 2007 User Manual which locates at the path “X:\VIAt\PC-CILLIN.exe”. PC-HEALTH Install MyGuard Hardware monitor Utility 1.

  • Page 43: Capture Install Unichrome Pro Video-In Capture Driver

    3. Select NEXT to begin the installation. 4. Select Finish after setup complete 5. Execute GUARD utility, On-time Monitoring your system health NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\CX700M\MYGUARD\SETUP.EXE Unichrome Pro Video-IN Capture CAPTURE Install 1. Click CAPTURE when MAGIC INSTALL 2.
  • Page 44 3. Select NEXT to start copying files. 4.Click OK to copy the file. 5.Click Browse to browse the files. Select OPEN to browse the file 7. Select Ok to continue the installation. Select Finish after setup complete NOTE: The driver will be manually installed from the path X:\CX700M\VIACAPTURE\SETUP.EXE...

  • Page 45: How To Update Bios

    4-10 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS users have to “Disable”, “Flash Part Write Protect” item which in “Miscellaneous Control” of BIOS SETUP. Otherwise the system the will not allow you to upgrade BIOS by Award Flash Utility. Method 1. In DOS Mode STEP 1.

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