The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
Battery Recycling and Disposal Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product. Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery. Do not attempt to force open the battery. Do not discard used batteries with regular trash. Discard used batteries according to local regulations. CAUT CAUT CAUT...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Box Content 1 x ARTiGO-A1250 system 1 x AC-to-DC adapter 1 x Power cable HDD screws DC jack strap holder SATA ribbon cable 1 x Quick Guide Ordering Information Part Number...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Lists of Figures Figure 1: Dimensions of the ARTiGO-A1250 (front view) ........7 Figure 2: Dimensions of the ARTiGO-A1250 (side view) ........7 Figure 3: Front Panel layout ....................
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Lists of Tables Table 1: USB 2.0 port pinout..................10 Table 2: Audio jack receptacle description.............. 11 Table 3: Power input jack pinout................. 12 Table 4: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout ................
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview The VIA ARTiGO-A1250 is a compact, ultra-slim and fan-base embedded system with an elegant chassis design.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 1.1.3. Wide Range of Operating Temperatures The ARTiGO-A1250 carries a qualified thermal performance design which allows a wide range of operating temperatures from 0°C up to 40°C. 1.1.4.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor Core Logic System Processor Core Logic System Processor Core Logic System Processor Core Logic System 1.2GHz VIA Eden® X4 ...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Controller Controller Controller Controller VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet Controller for PCI Express Interface ...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual External I/O connectors External I/O connectors External I/O connectors External I/O connectors Front I/O panel Front I/O panel Front I/O panel Front I/O panel 3 X 3.5Ø...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Environmental Specification Environmental Specification Environmental Specification Environmental Specification Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Operating Temperature 0°C up to 40°C for 1.2GHz VIA Eden® X4 (under working environment at PMON ...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 1.3. ARTiGO-A1250 Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Dimensions of the ARTiGO : Dimensions of the ARTiGO : Dimensions of the ARTiGO : Dimensions of the ARTiGO- - - - A1250 (front view) A1250 (front view)
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.1.3. USB 2.0 Port The ARTiGO-A1250 provides two USB 2.0 ports in the front panel for Plug & Play and hot swapping access to external devices. The USB interface complies with USB UHCI, Rev.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.1.4. Audio Jacks The ARTiGO-A1250 offers High Definition Audio through three 3.5 mm TRS jack connectors: Line-in, Line-out and Mic-in. The Line-In jack is for connecting an external audio devices such as CD player, tape player and etc.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.2. Rear Panel 2.2.1. Power Input (DC-In) Jack The ARTiGO-A1250 comes with a DC power input jack on the real panel that carries 12V .
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.2.2. LAN Port: Gigabit Ethernet The ARTiGO-A1250 system is equipped with one Gigabit Ethernet port (LAN1) on rear panel. The port is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.2.3. USB 3.0 Port The ARTiGO-1250 is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed USB. The USB 3.0 port has a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps and offers a backwards compatible with previous USB 2.0 specifications.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 2.2.4. VGA Connector The ARTiGO-A1250 provides a high resolution VGA interface through a 15-pin D-sub female connector to support analog VGA monitors. It supports up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz resolution and up to 512 MB shared memory.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual ® 2.2.5. Mini HDMI Port ® ® The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type C connector as ® ® defined in the HDMI specification.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation procedures.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 2 Remove the two screws from the memory access cover then gently lift up the cover. Flip over the memory access cover and remove the memory thermal pad plastic cover.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 4 Reinstall the memory access cover and secure it with two screws.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 3.2. Installing 2.5 inch SATA Hard Disk Drive Step 1 Remove the six screws of the top cover from both sides and bottom side of the chassis.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 3 Pull out the hard disk bracket tray. Then remove the cover plastic of the hard disk thermal pad. Step 4 Flip over the hard disk drive and install it to the hard disk bracket tray over the thermal pad.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 5 Gently slide back the bracket tray with the 2.5 inch hard disk. Ensure that no wiring has been pinched while reinstalling the bracket tray. Secure the bracket tray with screw.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 3.3. Installing the WLAN kit Step 1 Remove the antenna WLAN hole cover at the back panel of ARTiGO-1250. Install the WLAN module and secure it with two screws. Step 2 Remove the P910-D bridge board connector.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 3 Attach the WLAN cable to the WLAN module. Then attach the other end of the cable to the P910-C daughter board. The WLAN cable must be layout underneath the P910-D bridge board connector before reinstalling the P910-D bridge board connector.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 4 Insert the WLAN port connector into the antenna hole from the inside of the chassis. Insert the washer, fasten it with the nut and install the external antenna. Gently connect the mini coaxial cable of the WLAN port connector to the mini RF connector on the WLAN module.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 3.4. Installing the Power DC Jack Strap Holder Step 1 Prepare the DC jack strap holder. The DC jack strap holder consists of two parts: Slide strap tie and jack holder.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 3 Insert the strap cable tie into the hole. Ensure the strap cable tie is fully inserted in vertical position and the slide rails are facing the left side as indicated in the figure.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual Step 5 Insert the slide strap tie into the side of the jack. Step 6 Slide in deeply the jack holder until the power DC jack reaches the DC-in power port.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4. 4. 4. 4. BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility 4.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Power on the computer and press Delete Delete Delete during the beginning of the boot...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.3. Getting Help The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help General Help General Help General Help” screen. This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing F1 F1 F1 F1.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.4. System Overview The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the navigation bar to the “Main”...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.4.4. System Date This section shows the current system date. Press Tab Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab to traverse left through the month, day, and year segments. The + + + + and - - - - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.1. ACPI Settings ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings Figure Figure Figure Figure 17 17 17 17: Illustration of the : Illustration of the : Illustration of the : Illustration of the S5 RTC S5 RTC S5 RTC...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.3. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.4. SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration screen allows the user to view and configure the settings of the SATA configuration settings. Figure Figure 19 19: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.5. PC Health Status The PC Health Status screen has no editable fields. The system temperature is taken from an optional sensor that is connected to the J5 pin header. Figure Figure Figure...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.7. OnBoard Device Configuration The OnBoard Device Configuration screen has the following features. Figure Figure 22 22: Illust : Illustration of OnBoard Device Configuration screen ration of OnBoard Device Configuration screen Figure Figure...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.5.7.4. 4.5.7.4. 4.5.7.4. 4.5.7.4. Eup/Erp Lot6 Eup/Erp Lot6 Eup/Erp Lot6 Eup/Erp Lot6 Support Support Support Support The EuP/ErP Lot6 Support feature enables the BIOS to reduce the power draw to less than 1W when the system is in standby mode.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6. Chipset Settings The Chipset Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right- facing arrowhead.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.1. DRAM Configuration The DRAM Configuration screen has two features for controlling the system DRAM. All other DRAM features are automated and cannot be accessed. Figure Figure 24 24: Illustration of DRAM Configuration screen...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz 533 MHz The 533 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1066 MHz for DDR3 memory modules.
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.1.2. 4.6.1.2. 4.6.1.2. 4.6.1.2. VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) The VGA Share Memory feature enables the user to choose the amount of the system memory to reserve for use by the integrated graphics controller.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.2. Video Configuration The Video Configuration screen has features for controlling the integrated graphics controller in the VX11H chipset. Figure Figure Figure Figure 25 25 25...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.3. PMU_ACPI Configuration The PMU_ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions. Figure Figure Figure Figure 26 26 26...
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ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.3.1.1. 4.6.3.1.1. 4.6.3.1.1. 4.6.3.1.1. AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto- - - - restart restart restart restart AC Loss Auto-restart defines how the system will respond after AC power has...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.6.4. Others Configuration The Others Configuration screen can be used to set Watchdog Timer Configuration and Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Configuration. Figure Figure 28 28: Illustration of Others Configuration screen : Illustration of Others Configuration screen Figure...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.7. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Configuration Boot Configuration Boot Configuration Boot Configuration and Boot Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities screens.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.8. Save & Exit The Save & Exit Configuration screen has the following features: Figure Figure Figure Figure 30 30 30 30: Illustration of Save &...
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 4.8.4. Discard Changes and Reset This command reverts all changes to the settings that were in place when the BIOS Setup Utility was launched. The “F7” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command.
ARTiGO- - - - A1250 ARTiGO A1250 User Manual User Manual ARTiGO ARTiGO A1250 A1250 User Manual User Manual 5. 5. 5. 5. Driver Installation Driver Installation Driver Installation Driver Installation 5.1. Microsoft Driver Support The VIA ARTiGO-A1250 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems.