VIA Technologies EPIA-TC Manual de usuario

User’s ManualEPIA-TCMini-ITX MainboardP/N: 99-51-012821-12Version 1.20December 11, 2004

Specifications1-3Back Panel I/O Ports• DC-in power jack• 1 x PS2 mouse port• 1 x PS2 keyboard port• 1 x VGA port• 1 x RJ-45 LAN port• 2 x USB 2.0/1.1

Chapter 11-4Mainboard LayoutBack PanelPS2_MSPS2_KB VGA OutRJ45USBCOM1Line-InLine-Out MicrophoneDC-in

Specifications1-5Back Panel PortsSlotsPort Description PageAudio Jacks Line-Out, Line-In, Microphone 2-9COM 1 Serial port 2-8DC-in Power Jack DC Power

Chapter 11-6Onboard Connectors and JumpersConnecter/Jumper Description Page+12V_CONN +12V power connector 2-15CLEAR_CMOS Jumper to reset CMOS settings

2-1InstallationThis chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installing the mainboard, carefully hold the componen

Chapter 22-2CPUThe VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3TM E-Series Processor. The CPUFAN (CPU fan) and SYS

Installation2-3The VIA Eden ProcessorProviding ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the VIA Eden Processor feature

Chapter 22-4Memory Module InstallationThe VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one SODIMM slot on the bottom-side of the board. It uses 200-pin DDR

Installation2-5Available DDR SDRAM ConfigurationsRefer to the table below for available configurations on the mainboard.Slot Memory Module Total Memor

Chapter 22-6Connecting the Power SupplyThe VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard has an onboard DC-to-DC converter. It requires an AC adapter that has a 12V

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Installation2-7Back Panel PortsThe back panel has the following ports:Mouse Port: PS2_MSThe mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse connector for att

Chapter 22-8VGA OutA DB-15 pin female connector that connects to a VGA monitor.USB PortsThe mainboard provides 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (plus 2 pin-headers

Installation2-9Audio Jacks: Line-In, Line-Out, Microphone The Line-Out jack is for connecting to external speakers or headphones.The Line-In jack is f

Chapter 22-10ConnectorsHard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 controller that provi

Installation2-11Case Connectors: F_PANELThe F_PANEL connector block allows you to connect to the power switch, reset switch, power LED, HDD LED, SLED

Chapter 22-12Consumer Infrared Module / PS2 Header: KBMSWhen the header is not in use, please short pin 3&5, pin 4&6, pin 7&9, and pin 8&a

Installation2-13Wake-on LAN: WOLThis connector allows you to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function. The connector will power up the sys

Chapter 22-14Front Audio Panel: F_AUDIOThis connector allows you to connect a front audio panel to the mainboard. Only the line-out and microphone fu

Installation2-15LVDS Connector (Optional)This connector is for devices requiring access to the signals listed in the table below. The LVDS connector m

Chapter 22-16LPT Pin Header: LPTThe mainboard provides a pin header to attach a parallel port.Digital Audio Connector: SPDIFThis connector is for conn

iiiFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursua

Installation2-17JumpersThe mainboard provides jumpers for setting the mainboard’s functions. This section will explain how to change settings for your

Chapter 22-18SlotsPeripheral Component Interconnect: PCIThe PCI slot allows you to insert PCI expansion card. When adding or removing expansion cards,

3-1BIOS SetupThis chapter gives you detailed explaination of each BIOS setup functions.This chapter includes the following sections:Entering Setup 3-2

Chapter 33-2Entering SetupPower on the computer and press Delete straight away to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point,

BIOS Setup3-3Getting HelpMain MenuThe main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys Up/Down Arrow Keys to select any item/sub-men

Chapter 33-4The Main MenuThe Main Menu contains twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press Enter to acc

BIOS Setup3-5Frequency/Voltage ControlUse this menu to set the system frequency and voltage control.Load Fail-Safe DefaultsUse this menu option to loa

Chapter 33-6Standard CMOS FeaturesDateThe date format is <Day><Month><Date><Year>.Day - day of the week, for example Friday. R

BIOS Setup3-7IDE Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master/SlavePress Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:The specifications of

Chapter 33-8Advanced BIOS FeaturesVirus WarningSet the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled, any

ivSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from

BIOS Setup3-9First/Second/Third Boot DeviceSet the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are:Boot Othe

Chapter 33-10Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate (characters/second) at which the k

BIOS Setup3-11Advanced Chipset FeaturesThe Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions.WARNING: Do not change these se

Chapter 33-12AGP Fast WriteWhen Enabled, the speed of the memory write operations will increase. Settings: Enabled and DisabledCPU to PCI POST WriteWh

BIOS Setup3-13Integrated PeripheralsOnboard IDE Channel 1/2The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE ch

Chapter 33-14AC97 AudioAuto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the device is detected, the onboard VIA AC’97 (Audio Co

BIOS Setup3-15SuperIO DevicePress Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:Onboard Serial Port 1/2Set the base I/O port address an

Chapter 33-16EPP Mode SelectEPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) comes in two modes: 1.9 and 1.7. EPP 1.9 is the newer version of the protocol and is backward

BIOS Setup3-17Power Management SetupThe Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner

Chapter 33-18Power Management TimerSet the idle time before system enters power saving mode. ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Set

vBox Contents• 1 x VIA Mainboard• 1 x User’s Manual• 1 x ATA-66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable• 1 x IDE Power Cable• 1 x Driver Utilities CD

BIOS Setup3-19Peripheral ActivitiesPress Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:VGA EventDecide whether or not the power managem

Chapter 33-20PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5This setting can be used to wakeup the system from power saving mode through mouse. Settings: Disabled and Enab

BIOS Setup3-21IRQs ActivitiesPress Enter to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:Primary INTRSelecting On will cause the system to wake

Chapter 33-22PNP/PCI ConfigurationsThis section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items

BIOS Setup3-23Assign IRQ For VGA/USBAssign IRQ for VGA and USB devices. Settings: Disabled and Enabled

Chapter 33-24IRQ ResourcesThe items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press Enter and you will enter the sub-menu of

BIOS Setup3-25PC Health StatusThis section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status.The PC Health Status displays the curr

Chapter 33-26Frequency / Voltage ControlDRAM ClockThe chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency.

BIOS Setup3-27Bank InterleaveSet the interleave mode of the SDRAM interface. Interleaving allows banks of SDRAM to alternate their refresh and access

Chapter 33-28DRAM VoltageThis field sets the voltage for the memory module. Settings: 2.8V, 2.7V, 2.6V, DefaultCPU ClockThis field sets the CPU clock

viTable of ContentsChapter 1: Specifications ...1-1Mainboard Specifications...

BIOS Setup3-29Load Fail-Safe DefaultsThis option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These

Chapter 33-30Load Optimized DefaultsThis option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Op

BIOS Setup3-31Set Supervisor / User PasswordWhen you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:Type the password, up to eight

Chapter 33-32Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent

BIOS Setup3-33Save & Exit SetupWhen you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below w

Chapter 33-34Exit Without SavingWhen you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appea

4-1Driver InstallationThis chapter gives you brief descriptions of each mainboard drivers and applications. You must install VIA chipset drivers first

Chapter 44-2Driver UtilitiesGetting StartedThe mainboard includes a Driver Utilities CD which contains driver utilities and software to enhance the pe

Driver Installation4-3CD ContentThe driver utilities and software in this CD are:• VIA 4in1 Drivers: Contains VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver (enables

A-1Smart 5.1This chapter gives you brief description of how Smart 5.1 is enabled if your board is equipped with the VT1616 six-channel AC’97 codec.Th

viiAppendix A: Smart 5.1 ... A-1Intelligent 6-Channel Audio...

Appendix AA-2Intelligent 6-Channel AudioEnabling Smart 5.1 Intelligent 6 Channel AudioSmart5.1 allows the user to output 6 channel audio directly from

Smart 5.1A-32. The panel of [Sounds and Audio Devices Properties] appears and select [Audio] tab. Then press [Advanced] as shown in the picture.3. Ch

Appendix AA-4Example B1. Double click [Sounds and Audio Devices] icon in Control Panel and then select [Audio] tab on the panel as shown below. Pre

Smart 5.1A-53. Then [Front Speaker] panel displays [Advanced] button and press it.4. Check the item [Smart5.1 Enable] in the panel below.

Appendix AA-6After completing the previous settings, you just have to connect your speak-ers to the 3 Jack Connector like shown below. Now your Smart

Smart 5.1A-72. The panel of Audio Effect appears and click on the lower right corner button as shown in the picture below.3. The [Setup] panel app

Appendix AA-8Power-DVD XP v4.01. Open the application and click on the [Configuration] icon shown as the picture below.2. The panel of Configurati

B-1Add-on ModulesThis chapter gives you brief description of the optional add-on modules that are available for this board.This chapter includes the f

Appendix BB-2CCM-01The CCM-01 cardbus module is equipped with a cardbus slot and a compact flash slot. This module is an optional accessory for this b

Cardbus ModuleB-3Placement of CCM-01To install the CCM-01 module, mount it on the connector shown below.After the module has been connected, its place

1-1SpecificationsThe ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA-TC Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available

Appendix BB-4LVDS-04The LVDS-04 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below. The LVDS-04 module is equipped with the VT1631 transmitter. It prov

Cardbus ModuleB-5RGB-01The RGB-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.The RGB-01 module provides support for TTL panel displays. It supp

Appendix BB-6DVI-01The DVI-01 module connects to the LVDS connector shown below.The DVI-01 module is equipped with a VT1632 transmitter. It provides s

C-1Onboard Power SpecificationsThis chapter gives you brief description of the onboard power converter specifications.This chapter includes the follow

Appendix CC-2DC-to-DC SpecificationTYP MAX MIN UnitsInput Voltage 12V 12.6V 11.4V VOLTAGEOutput Voltage 3.3V 3.465V 3.135V5V 5.25V 4.75V12V 13.2V 10.8

Onboard Power SpecificationsC-3Power Consumption (Board Only)Power consumers:• EPIA-TC with C3 Nehemiah 1.0 GHz CPU• Memory: Transcend W942508CH-75

Appendix CC-4Power Consumption (With IDE)Power consumers:• EPIA-TC with C3 Nehemiah 1.0 GHz CPU• Memory: Transcend W942508CH-75 256MB DDR266 SODIMM

Chapter 11-2Mainboard SpecificationsCPU • VIA C3 / EDEN EBGA Processor (onboard)• Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA)• Internal L1 128KB and L2 6