VIA Technologies EPIA-NL User manual

User’s Manual

EPIA-NL

Version 1.11

September 23, 2008

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document. However, VIA Technologies assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of

the information in this document and for any patent infringements that may arise from the

use of this document. 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.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his personal expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with

the emission limits.

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User's Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from

overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before

connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything

over the power cord.

8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

personnel:

• The power cord or plug is damaged

• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment

• The equipment has been exposed to moisture

• The equipment has not work well or you cannot get it work according to User's

Manual.

• The equipment has dropped and damaged

• If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED,

STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60 C (140F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE

EQUIPMENT.

Caution:

Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.

Do not reuse, 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.

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One VIA Nano-ITX mainboard

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One Quick Installation Guide

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One ATA-66/100/133 IDE ribbon cable

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One USB 2.0 4-port cable

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One PS2 cable for KB/MS

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One ATX power cable adapter

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One driver and utilities CD

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One 100/10 LAN cable

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One VGA cable

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Box Contents ..................................................................................... i

Table of Contents...............................................................................ii

Specifications .................................................................................... 1

Mainboard Specifications ................................................................ 2

Mainboard Layout .......................................................................... 4

Slots.............................................................................................. 5

Onboard Connectors....................................................................... 5

Onboard Jumpers........................................................................... 5

Installation ....................................................................................... 6

CPU............................................................................................... 7

Memory Module Installation ............................................................ 9

Connecting the Power Supply ........................................................10

Connectors ...................................................................................11

Jumpers .......................................................................................19

Slots.............................................................................................20

BIOS Setup ......................................................................................21

Entering Setup ..............................................................................22

Control Keys .................................................................................23

Navigating the BIOS Menus ...........................................................24

Getting Help .................................................................................25

Main Menu....................................................................................26

Standard CMOS Features ...............................................................28

IDE Drives ....................................................................................29

Advanced BIOS Features ...............................................................30

Hard Disk Boot Priority ..................................................................33

Advanced Chipset Features............................................................34

AGP & P2P Bridge Control..............................................................37

CPU & PCI Bus Control ..................................................................38

TV Output Connector.....................................................................39

Integrated Peripherals...................................................................40

Super IO Device............................................................................42

Power Management Setup .............................................................43

Peripheral Activities.......................................................................45

IRQs Activities ..............................................................................48

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PNP/PCI Configurations .................................................................49

IRQ Resources ..............................................................................51

PC Health Status ...........................................................................52

Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................53

Load Fail-Safe Defaults..................................................................56

Load Optimized Defaults................................................................57

Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................58

Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................59

Exit Without Saving .......................................................................60

Driver Installation ............................................................................61

Driver Utilities ...............................................................................62

CD Content ...................................................................................64

Smart 5.1 ........................................................................................65

Enabling Smart 5.1........................................................................66

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HAPTER

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Specifications

The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX

mainboard is the smallest form-factor available today. Through a high

level of integration, the Nano-ITX measures at only 50% of the size of

a Mini-ITX mainboard. The mainboard comes with an embedded VIA

Luke CoreFusion™ Processor that boasts of ultra-low power

consumption, space-saving package.

Chapter 1

2

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AINBOARD

S

PECIFICATIONS

CPU

• VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor

South Bridge

• VIA VT8237R-series South Bridge

Graphics

• Integrated UniChrome™ Pro AGP

• MPEG-2 decoding and MPEG-4 acceleration

Audio

• VIA VT1617A 6-channel AC'97 codec

Memory

• 1 x DDR 266/333/400 SODIMM socket (up to 1 GB)

Expansion Slot

• 1 x Mini-PCI slot

IDE

• 1 x 40-pin UltraDMA 66/100/133 pin header

• 1 x 44-pin UltraDMA 66/100/133 for secondary 2.0 mm pin header

Serial ATA

• 1 x S-ATA connector

LAN

• VIA VT6103L 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY

TV-Out

• VIA VT1625M HDTV Encoder

Specifications

3

Onboard I/O Connectors

• 1 x USB pin header for 8 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 x SIO pin header (including COM port, SIR and LPC support)

• 1 x KB/MS pin header (switchable for KB/MS connector)

• 2 x Fan connectors (CPU Fan and System Fan)

• 1 x LVDS / DVI connector (an add-on card is required)

• 1 x Audio pin header for Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, CD-in and S/PDIF

out

• 1 x TV Out pin header for S-Video, Composite and Component

(YPbPr/Scart/D-Terminal)

• 1 x LAN pin header for 10/100 Ethernet LAN port

• 1 x CRT pin header (including VGA port, SMBUS and CAP0)

• 1 x Front Panel pin header

• 1 +12V Nano-ITX power connector

BIOS

• AwardBIOS with 4/8Mbit flash memory

Form Factor

• Nano-ITX (8 layers)

• 12 cm X 12 cm

Chapter 1

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M

AINBOARD

L

AYOUT

BIOS

Socket

CMOS Battery

CPU

FAN

CLEAR_CMOS

SATA

JLAN

IDE1

LUKE

CoreFusion

Processor

PWR

JAUDIO

JCRT_

CAPTURE

JLVDS/DVI

JSIO

SYS FAN

JFPANL

Mini-PCI on Bottom-side of Board

SODIMM

IDE2

JUSB

JTV

JKBMS

VT8237R-series

South Bridge

Specifications

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S

LOTS

Port Description Page

Mini PCI Expansion card slot 20

SODIMM Memory module slot 9

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ONNECTORS

Connector Description Page

Audio Audio Jacks connector (Line-In, Line-Out,

Microphone) / CD-In / SPDIF

12

CPU FAN CPU fan connector 8

CRT VGA port / SMBUS / CAP0 connector 13

F_PANEL Case connectors 14

IDE 1-2 IDE drive connectors 11

KB/MS Keyboard or mouse connector 15

LAN LAN connector 18

LVDS / DVI LVDS or DVI connector 17

NanoITXPWR Power cable connector 10

S-ATA Serial ATA drive connector 16

System FAN System fan connector 8

SIO COM1 / LPC / SIR connector 16

USB Universal Serial Bus connector 15

TV TV output connector 18

O

NBOARD

J

UMPERS

Jumper Description Page

CLEAR_CMOS Reset CMOS settings 19

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Installation

This chapter provides you with information about hardware

installation procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist

strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may

damage some components.

Installation

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CPU

The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard includes an embedded VIA Luke

CoreFusion™ Processor. The VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor provides ultra-

low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties and

features a fanless design. The VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Processor requires only

a heatsink to provide sufficient cooling.

Chapter 2

8

CPU Fan and System Fan: CPUFAN and SYSFAN

The CPUFAN (CPU fan) and SYSFAN (system fan) run on +12V and maintain

system cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always be

aware that the red wire is the Positive and should be connected to the +12V.

The black wire is Ground and should always be connected to GND.

FAN_MCM is a switch that is used by high-quality fans to monitor the system

temperature and will automatically adjust according to the environment.

GND

+12V

FAN_MCM

Installation

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M

EMORY

M

ODULE

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NSTALLATION

The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard provides one 200-pin SODIMM slot for

DDR266/333/400 SDRAM memory modules.

DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures

• Make sure the notch is on the proper side.

• Insert the memory module into the slot at a

30 degree angle (30 degrees from the

board). It should lightly snap into place.

• Push the module up against the board and

release your finger when the clips lock the

module.

Available DDR SDRAM Configurations

Refer to the table below for available DDR SDRAM configurations on the

mainboard.

Slot Module Size Total

SODIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 64MB-1GB

Maximum supported system memory 64MB-1GB

Chapter 2

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C

ONNECTING THE

P

OWER

S

UPPLY

The VIA EPIA-NL Nano-ITX mainboard requires a special power cable adapter

to connect to a conventional ATX power supply. Before inserting the power

supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed

correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

Nano-ITX 12-Pin Power Connector

To connect the ATX power supply, make sure the power cable pins are

properly aligned. Then insert the plug firmly into the connector.

Pin Signal

1 +3.3V

2 +3.3V

3 +3.3V

4 +5VSUS

5 GND

6 +12V

7 -PSON

8 +5V

9 GND

10 +5V

11 GND

12 PWRGD

2

12

Nano-ITX PWR

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Installation

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ONNECTORS

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100/133

controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA

66/100/133 functions. Up to four IDE devices can be connected to the

system.

The primary hard drive should always be connected to IDE1 as the master

drive. Both IDE drives can connect to a master and a slave drive.

IDE1

1

If two drives are connected to a single cable, the jumper on the second drive

must be set to slave mode. Refer to the drive documentation supplied by the

vendor for the jumper settings.

The mainboard has include IDE2 as 44-pin IDE connector for installing a mini

2.5 inches 44-pin IDE hard drive.

IDE2

1

Chapter 2

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Audio Jacks Connector: JAUDIO

This pin header is for the CDROM, SPDIF and Audio connector. The Line-Out

jack signals are for connecting to external speakers or headphones. The

Line-In jack signals are for connecting to an external audio device such as a

CD player, tape player, etc. The Mic jack signals are for connecting to a

microphone. See Appendix A for details on using the 6-channel audio mode.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 SPDIF 2 +5V

3 GND 4 Key

5 CENTER_OUTP 6 LFE_OUTP

7 SR_CH_R 8 SR_CH_L

9 LINEOUT_R 10 LINEOUT_L

11 AGND 12 AGND

13 LINEOUT_R 14 LINEOUT_L

15 LINEIN_R 16 LINEIN_L

17 MICIN2 18 MICIN1

19 Key 20 FRNMIC

21 AGND 22 AGND

23 CDR 24 CDL

25 CD_GND 26 CD_GND

JAUDIO

1 2

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