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Chapter 1
Overview
The VT-501 mainboard combines the advanced capabilities of the Intel
82430VX PCIset with a 321-pin ZIF socket and voltage regulator which
support the full range of Intel Pentium®, Cyrix 6x86™ and AMD-K5™
processors as well as the future MMX™ processors to provide the ideal
platform for building the next generation of high performance Microsoft
Windows multimedia systems.
The VT-501 archieves the highest level of system responsiveness using up to
128 MB high-speed EDO DRAM or 64MB lightning-fast SDRAM coupled
with an onboard 256/512KB Pipeline Burst SRAM Level II cache.
Built on the highly concise Baby AT form factor, the VT-501 integrates a full
set of I/O features onboard, including two 16550A UART compatible serial
ports, one EPP/ECP capable parallel port and support fur state-of-the-art
Universal Serial Bus (USB) through the optional USB riser card providing
ease-of-use and high-speed Plug & Play connections to future USB complaint
peripheral devices. System I/O connectivity is further enhanced by an IrDA
complaint serial port, an optional PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse port and
optional onboard SIR support.
Ample expansion is provided for with four 16-bit ISA slots and four 32-bit PCI
slots. The VT-501 also comes with a built-in Enhanced PCI Bus Master PCI
IDE controller that provides high speed connections to a full range of IDE
devices including HDD, CD-ROM and Tape-Drives, and delivers ultra fast
data transfer up to 20MB/sec through its support for PIO Mode3, Mode4 and
DMA Mode 2.
This chapter gives a you a brief overview of the VT-501 mainboard. In
addition to basic information on the board's main components and features, it
also provides advice on how to upgrade and expand it. For updated BIOS,
drivers, or product release information, please visit FIC's home page at:
http://www.fic.com.tw. Congratulations on your decision to adopt the VT-501
mainboard. With its high-speed PCI local bus architecture and ultra-fast I/O
connections, the VT-501 provides the ultimate solution for optimizing the
performance of your high-end system.
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- Page 1 128 MB high-speed EDO DRAM or 64MB lightning-fast SDRAM coupled with an onboard 256/512KB Pipeline Burst SRAM Level II cache. Built on the highly concise Baby AT form factor, the VT-501 integrates a full set of I/O features onboard, including two 16550A UART compatible serial...
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Page 2: Main Features
VT-501 Mainboard Manual Main Features The VT-501 mainboard comes with the following high-performance features: Easy Installation Award BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of Hard Drive and IDE features, MS Windows 95, and Windows NT compatible. Flexible Processor Support... - Page 3 Overview USB Support Two Universal Serial Bus connectors integrated into rear I/O panel. Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Integrated Enhanced PCI local bus IDE controller with two connectors supports up to four IDE devices such as Hard Disk, CD-ROM or Tape Backup drives via two channels for high speed data throughput.
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Page 4: This User Manual
VT-501 Mainboard Manual This User Manual This manual is designed to guide you and facilitate your use of the VT-501 mainboard. It contains a description of the design and features of the mainboard, and also includes useful information for changing the configuration of the board and the system it is installed in. -
Page 5: Something Interesting
Overview Something Interesting This section provides useful information that you will need to know should you decide to modify or upgrade the configuration of the mainboard and the system it is installed in. If you do not have the confidence to upgrade the mainboard yourself, we advise that you consult a qualified service technician for assistance. -
Page 6: Irq Functionality
VT-501 Mainboard Manual IRQ Functionality As you read through this manual, you will see the term IRQ on a number of occasions. It is important for you to know what this term means, particularly if you intend to upgrade your system. -
Page 7: Dma Channels Of Isa Cards
Overview DMA Channels of ISA Cards Some Legacy and PnP ISA add-on cards may also need to use a Direct Memory Access (DMA) channel. DMA assignments for this mainboard are handled in the same way as the IRQ assignment process outlined above. For more information, please refer to Chapter 3 of this manual. -
Page 8: Serial Infrared (Sir) Connections
VT-501 Mainboard Manual Serial Infrared (SIR) Connections This mainboard features support for highly-sophisticated SIR technology, which allows bi-directional and cordless data transactions with other IrDA compliant computers and peripheral devices using infrared as a medium. This transmission is carried out in either Full Duplex Mode or Half Duplex Mode. -
Page 9: Highly Convenient Integrated I/O Connectors
Overview Highly Convenient Integrated I/O Connectors This mainboard features has an integrated rear I/O panel that incorporates a full set of I/O ports to allow simple and convenient connections to a complete selection of external peripheral devices. In addition to two 16550A UART compatible serial ports and one EPP/ECP capable parallel port, the panel features two USB connectors that provide high speed connection to the next generation of USB devices. - Page 10 VT-501 Mainboard Manual This Page Intentionally Left Blank...