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VIA Technologies CN700 User Manual

Ia cn700 chipset & via vt8237r plus chipset m/b for via c7 processor family
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USER'S MANUAL
Of
VIA CN700 Chipset
&
VIA VT8237R Plus Chipset
M/B For VIA C7™ processor family
NO. G03-7F2WE-F
Rev:4.0
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 CN700 Chipset & VIA VT8237R Plus Chipset M/B For VIA C7™ processor family NO. G03-7F2WE-F Rev:4.0 Release date: Aug. 2007 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are...
  • 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 .......................7 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

    Introduction of VIA CN700 Chipset Motherboards Feature of motherboard The VIA CN700 Chipset motherboard series are designed for the new generation VIA C7™ processor family with the VIA CN700 Chipset that delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. The VIA CN700 is fully optimized to provide an outstanding HD digital media experience.

  • Page 6: Specification

    ∗ Mini ITX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 17.0x17.0cm Design ∗ VIA CN700 Chipset Chipset ∗ VIA VT8237R Plus Chipset ∗ Embedded VIA CN700 NANO BGA processor ∗ 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket x1 Memory Socket ∗ Support DDR2 533/400 system RAM Modules DDR memory ∗ Expandable to 1GB ∗...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    ATX Power Connector ATA 133 IDE Connector USB Port/LAN Connector (IDE1) SFAN1 4Mbit Flash ROM BIOS VIA VT6103 PHY Controller SVIDEO Connector VIA CN700 VIA VT82C1622A Chip RCA Connector JP2 (Reserve) F71805F LPC I/O Chip LINE OUT SATA Connector COM2 Connector...

  • Page 8: Expansion Sockets

    Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard Power ON Function Setting 3-pin Block USB Power On Function Setting 3-pin Block JBAT CMOS RAM Clear Function Setting 3-pin Block TV OUT/SPDIF Function Setting 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block p.12 KB/MS1...

  • 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 and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
  • Page 10 (3) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JPAT to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: Turn off the system and unplug the AC power Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2...

  • Page 11: Glossary

    Glossary Chipset (core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM. AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards;...

  • Page 12: Setting Cpu Bus Clock & Memory Clock Jumper

    2-3-1 Setting CPU Bus Clock & Memory Clock Jumper Setting the front side bus frequency and SDRAM frequency The motherboard uses jumper less function for the front side bus frequency and SDRAM frequency users don’t need setting any jumper when plug the CPU in motherboard For experience user looking for over clocking possibility, please refer to sec 2-3-2.

  • Page 13: Install Memory

    Install Memory The motherboards provide 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 64MB∼1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM Module...

  • Page 14: Expansion Cards

    Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 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.

  • Page 15: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below: INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E INT F INT G INT H √ Slot 1 √ Onboard VGA √ Onboard USB 1 √...

  • Page 16: Connectors, Headers

    Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
  • Page 17 (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. (4) Serial Port Connector (9-pin female): COM1 Serial Port connector is a 9-pin D-Subminiature connector. The On-board Serial Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP.
  • Page 18 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly.

  • Page 19: Headers

    2-6-2 Headers (1) COM2 Serial Port Headers (9-pin) : COM2 This board has two serial port COM1 (Connector)/COM2(Headers), it come with cable providing serial port COM1/COM2. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP“ section for more detail information.
  • Page 20 (3) Line-Out, MIC Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connects to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (4) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1/USB2/ USB3 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 21 (6) IDE Activity LED: HD_LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. (7) Reset switch lead: RESET This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply.
  • Page 22 (12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN is the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CD-Audio output connector. C DIN CD Audio-In Headers (13) Expansion Daughter Board Headers :CN1/CN2 These two Headers can add the COM Port card/ LAN card/ PCMCIA card. C N1 Pin 1 C N2...
  • Page 23 (14) 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 Note: The LVDS panel can be connected to the header only when the JAD7DLV or JAD7DLVCOMof Jetway is used.

  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 gain 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 26: Getting Help

    Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
  • Page 27 Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.

  • Page 28: Standard Cmos Features

    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> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. Phoenix –...

  • Page 29: 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 30 Quick Power On Self-Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set to Enabled. BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Enabled (default) Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device...

  • Page 31: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Setting Press Enter Item Help AGP Timing Setting...

  • Page 32: Dram Timing Setting

    3-6-1 DRAM Timing Setting Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Timing Setting System performance By SPD Item Help RAS Active Time RAS Precharge Time RAS to CAS Delay Menu Level >> DRAM CAS Latency 4.0T Bank Interleave Disabled Write Recovery Time DRAM Command Rate ↑↓→←...

  • Page 33: Agp Timing Settings

    3-6-2 AGP Timing Settings Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP Timing Settings AGP Aperture Size 128MB Item Help AGP Transfer Mode AGP Driving Control Auto AGP Fast Write Disabled Menu Level >> AGP Master 1 WS Write Disabled AGP Master 1 WS Read Disabled CPU to AGP Post Write Enabled...

  • Page 34: Onchip Ide Function

    OnChip IDE Function Please refer to section 3-7-1 OnChip Device Function Please refer to section 3-7-2 OnChip SIO Function Please refer to section 3-7-3 Init Display First This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or on-chip VGA first. The settings are: PCI Slot, AGP Slot, On-Chip VGA.

  • Page 35: Onchip Device Function

    Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33 and Ultra DMA/66, select Auto to enable BIOS support.

  • Page 36: Onboard Super Io Function

    3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 VART Mode Select Normal Menu Level >> Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA...

  • Page 37: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help...

  • Page 38: Wake Up Events

    3-8-1 Wake Up Events Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Wake Up Events Item Help LPT&COM LPT/COM HDD&FDD PCI Master Menu Level >> Wake-Up on Ring/LAN Disabled Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled PS2KB Wakeup Selection Hot Key Wake-up on hot key(PS2KB) Disabled Wake-up on USB Devices Disabled...

  • Page 39: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    PnP/PCI Configuration Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

  • Page 40: Pc Health Status

    3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Item Help Shutdown Temperature Disabled Current Thermal-Throttling Disabled...
  • Page 41 CPU Clock Ratio This item allows you to select the CPU ratio. Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clock This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect PCI/DIMM Clock. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. Spread Spectrum This item allows you to set the Spread Spectrum. Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot is This item allows you to select the CPU/PCI Clock.

  • Page 42: Load Standard/Optimized Defaults

    3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive). From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may make 9 selections: VIA 4 IN 1 install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 driver install VIA CN700 VGA driver SOUND install ALC/CMI Audio driver install VIA VT6103 LAN-PHY Controller driver USB2.0...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Vga Install Via Vga Driver

    5. Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender Support 6. Click OK and Restart your computer Driver 4-2 VGA install VIA CN700 VGA Driver For WINDOWS 9X/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Click NEXT When ProSavageDDR Driver appears Install Setup Wizard Appears 3.

  • Page 46: Sound Install Alc/Cmi Audio Driver

    SOUND install VT1617A AC97’ Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when the realtek AC97 Audio MENU appears Setup windows appear 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Realtek AVRACK utility 5. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode 6.

  • Page 47: Lan Install Via Lan Controller Driver

    4-4 LAN Install VIA LAN Controller Driver The VIA 10/100Mb PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LANDRV 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 NEXT...

  • Page 48: Pc-Cillin Install Pc-Cillin 2006 Anti-Virus Program

    4-6 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2006 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program” when the MENU appears "Trend Micro internet security" installshield wizard windows appears This is license agreement, select "I Accept Click NEXT or choose Change to change the the terms"...

  • Page 49: How To Disable On-Board Sound

    HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 AUDIO Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS users have to “Disable”, “Flash Part Write Protect” item which in “Miscellaneous Control”...

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