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- Page 2 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............5 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7 Checking Jumper Settings...............8 Setting Jumpers..............8 Checking Jumper Settings...........9 Jumper Settings..............9 Installing Hardware................10 Installing Memory Modules..........10 Expansion Slots..............11... - Page 5 PC Health Status..............30 Frequency/Voltage Control..........31 Load Default Settings............32 Supervisor Password............32 User Password..............33 Save & Exit Setup...............34 Exit Without Saving............34 Updating the BIOS..............34 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........35 Start up problems after prolong use..........36 Maintenance and care tips.............36 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart..........37...
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Page 6: Introducing The Motherboard
Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the VE-900 motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard with onboard NANO X2 1.4GHz processor for high-end business or personal desktop markets. ® The motherboard is based on VIA VX900 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. -
Page 7: Feature
Feature Processor • Onboard NANO X2 1.4GHz processor • Supports FSB 800MHz Chipset The VX900 chipset is based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. • Integrated Chrome 9 HD Graphic Processor • Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller •... - Page 8 Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One HDMI port • One VGA port • One COM1 port • Four USB 2.0 ports • One LAN port •...
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Page 9: Specifications
Specifications • Onboard NANO X2 1.4GHz processor • Supports FSB 800MHz Chipset • VIA VX900 Memory • Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture • Two 240-pin DDR3 1066/800 DIMM sockets support up to 8GB Expansion • 1 x PCI slot Slots Storage •... -
Page 10: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 2. DDR3 240-Pin DDR3 slots 3. SYS_FAN1 System cooling fan connector 4. ATXPWR1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 5. USB_PWR USB power jumper 6. F_PANEL1 Front panel switch / LED header 7. - Page 11 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
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Page 12: Installing The Motherboard
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •... -
Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings
Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. -
Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Type Jumper Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS1 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS1 CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. -
Page 15: Installing Hardware
Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. -
Page 16: Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. - Page 17 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
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Page 18: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of current Parallel ATA interface. - Page 19 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
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Page 20: Installing A Sata Hard Drive
Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard drive. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. -
Page 21: Connecting I/O Devices
Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. HDMI Port Use the HDMI port to connect the monitor. -
Page 22: Connecting Case Components
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATXPWR1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL1. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1. - Page 23 CPU_FAN1: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor Control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. ATX_PWR1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V...
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Page 24: Front Panel Header
Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-) - Page 25 Memo Installing the Motherboard...
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Page 26: Using Bios
Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system... -
Page 27: Resetting The Default Cmos Values
Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password User Password Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup Power Management Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving... -
Page 28: Using Bios
Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. -
Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup
For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. -
Page 30: Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Help Item Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Boot Up Numlock Status... -
Page 31: Hard Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Hard Disk Drives Help Item Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot 1st Drive MAXTOR STM3160815AS sequence from the available devices. -
Page 32: Advanced Chipset Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Setup Help Item Select Display Device 1 Select Display Device 2... -
Page 33: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals Help Item Onboard AUDIO Function Enabled Onboard LAN Function Enabled Allow BIOS to Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enabled/Disabled... -
Page 34: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant OFF Select the ACPI PWRON After PWR-Fail Power Off state used for... -
Page 35: Pc Health Status
Resume By USB (S3) (Enabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3/S4 mode. Resume By PS2 KB (S3)/(S5) This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode. Resume (S3)/(S5) This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system... -
Page 36: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control This page sets up some parameters of hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Frequency/Voltage Control Help Item Manufacturer: VIA Ratio Actual Value: 7 Options FSB Speed : 800MHz Spread Spectrum Enabled Disabled... -
Page 37: Load Default Settings
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to install the defaults. Select <Cancel> and then press <Enter> to not install the defaults. -
Page 38: User Password
User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Help Item User Password : Not Installed Install or Change the password. Change User Password Press Enter : Move Enter : Select +/-/: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit... -
Page 39: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. -
Page 40: Trouble Shooting
Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. -
Page 41: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use
c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. -
Page 42: Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. AC power cord is plugged Check if Power S upply Unit (PSU) is working and PSU switch is turned on? Check if monitor has Any Beep sound？ CLR CMOS Problem with PSU or board? display... - Page 43 Memo Trouble Shooting...