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USER’S
MANUAL
PS-8931
All-in-One Book-size PC
PS-8931 M1
Copyright Notice
PS-8931 All-in-One
Book-size PC
OPERATION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This operation manual is meant to assist users in installing and setting up the
system. The information contained in this document is subject to change
without prior any notice.
This manual is copyrighted April, 2007. You may not reproduce or transmit
in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including
photocopying and recording.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property
of their respective owners.
CE NOTICE
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
Copyright Notice
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A 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 own expense.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate such equipment.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 About This Manual .................................................... 1-2
1-2 Case Illustration .......................................................... 1-3
1-3 System Specification ................................................... 1-4
1-4 Safety Precautions ...................................................... 1-6
CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2-1 Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table .............. 2-2
2-2 Component Locations ................................................... 2-3
2-3 How to Set the Jumpers ................................................ 2-4
2-4 COM Port Connector .................................................. 2-6
2-5 COM1 Port RI & Voltage Selection ………………… 2-8
2-6 COM2 Port RI & Voltage Selection ………………… 2-9
2-7 COM3 Port RI & Voltage Selection ………………… 2-10
2-8 COM4 Port RI & Voltage Selection ………………… 2-11
2-9 Keyboard/ Mouse Connector ……………………..… 2-12
2-10 External Keyboard Connector ....................................... 2-12
2-11 Keyboard/ Mouse Selection ………………………….. 2-13
2-12 Reset Switch Connector ............................................. 2-14
2-13 Power Button …………….………………………….. 2-14
2-14 Clear CMOS Data Selection ………………………… 2-15
2-15 CPU Fan Connector ...................................................... 2-16
2-16 System Fan Connector ……………………………….. 2-16
2-17 Hard Disk Drive Connector ......................................... 2-17
2-18 VGA Connector ………………….…………………. 2-19
2-19 Serial ATA Connector ………………………………. 2-20
2-20 DVI Connector ………………………………………. 2-21
2-21 Printer Connector …………………………………….. 2-22
2-22 Universal Serial Bus Connector ……………………… 2-23
2-23 LAN Connector ………….…………………………… 2-24
2-24 Reset/ NMI/ Clear Watchdog Selection ……………. 2-25
2-25 NB Strapping Selection …………………………... 2-26
2-26 LAN LED Connector ………………………………… 2-27
2-27 ATX Power Connector ………………………………. 2-27
2-28 Cash Drawer Connector ……………………………… 2-28
2-29 Line Out Connector ………………………………… 2-28
2-30 Memory Installation ..................................................... 2-28
2-31 PCI Connector ………………………………..……… 2-29
Contents
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE UTILITIES
3-1 Introduction ................................................................ 3-2
3-2 VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver .................................... 3-3
3-3 Flash BIOS Update ..................................................... 3-4
3-4 LAN Driver Utility ..................................................... 3-6
3-5 Sound Driver Utility ................................................... 3-7
3-6 VGA Driver Utility ....................................................... 3-8
3-7 IDE RAID Installation Utility ………........................... 3-9
3-8 SATA Software Installation Utility ………………….. 3-9
CHAPTER 4 AWARD BIOS SETUP
4-1 Introduction ................................................................ 4-2
4-2 Entering Setup ........................................................... 4-3
4-3 The Standard CMOS Features ……............................ 4-4
4-4 The Advanced BIOS Features ..........................…....... 4-7
4-5 Advanced Chipset Features ......................................... 4-9
4-6 Integrated Peripherals ................................................. 4-11
4-7 Power Management Setup .......................................... 4-15
4-8 PNP/PCI Configuration .............................................. 4-17
4-9 PC Health Status …………………………………… 4-19
4-10 Frequency/Voltage Control …………………………. 4-20
4-11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................. 4-21
4-12 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................ 4-21
4-13 Password Settings ....................................................... 4-22
4-14 Save & Exit Setup ...................................................... 4-23
4-15 Exit Without Saving ................................................... 4-24
APPENDIX A SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Exploded Diagram for Whole System Unit ............................ A-2
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Block Diagram ...................................................................... B-2
Interrupt Map ........................................................................ B-3
RTC & CMOS RAM Map ..................................................... B-4
Timer & DMA Channels Map ............................................... B-5
I/O & Memory Map .............................................................. B-6
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter gives you the information for PS-8931. It also outlines
the System specification.
Section includes:
z About This Manual
z System Specifications
z Safety precautions
Experienced users can skip to chapter 2 on page 2-1
for Quick Start.
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1-1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing our PS-8931 VIA C7 Book-size PC enhanced with
VGA / Sound / LAN, which is fully PC / AT compatible. PS-8931 provides
faster processing speed, greater expandability and can handle more task than
before. This manual is designed to assist you how to install and set up the
system. It contains four chapters. The user can apply this manual for
configuration according to the following chapters :
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the background of this manual, illustration of
the case, and the specifications for this system. The final page of this chapter
indicates some safety reminders on how to take care of your system.
Chapter 2 Hardware Configuration
This chapter outlines the component location and their functions. In the end of
this chapter, you will learn how to set jumper and how to configure this card
to meet your own needs.
Chapter 3 Software Utilities
This chapter contains helpful information for proper installations of the VGA
utility, LAN utility, sound utility, and BIOS update. It also describes the
Watchdog timer configuration.
Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup
This chapter indicates you how to set up the BIOS configurations.
Appendix A System Assembly
This appendix contain exploded diagram of the system
Appendix B Technical Summary
This section gives you the information about the Technical maps.
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1-2. CASE ILLUSTRATION
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1-3. SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
z CPU :
VIA C7 1.0GHz (9W) ~ 2.0GHz (20W)
Auto detect voltage regulator
z SYSTEM CHIPSET :
VIA CN700 + VT8237R+
z MEMORY :
DDR2 400/533 up to 1GB
1 piece memory socket
z CACHE :
Built-in CPU(128K Cache)
z REAL-TIME CLOCK / CALENDAR :
VT8237R+ -South Bridge
z BIOS :
Phoenix-Award Flash BIOS for plug & play function
Memory size with 4MB and with VGA BIOS
z KEYBOARD CONNECTOR :
Mini DIN connector
Supports PC/AT Keyboard
z MOUSE CONNECTOR :
Mini DIN connector
Supports PS/2 Mouse.
z DISPLAY :
Build-in VT1625.
Integrates graphic accelerator in the chipset.
Supports CRT resolution up to 1024 x 768.
One 15-pin VGA D-sub connector on rear panel.
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z IDE INTERFACE :
EIDE 1 channel, support Ultra ATA 33. 44-pin 2.0mm pitch connectors on
board. EIDE 2 channel, support Ultra ATA 33. 44-pin 2.0mm pitch
connectors on board
z SERIAL ATA:
2 port connector for 2.5” HDD or 3.5” HDD x 1.
z SERIAL PORT :
4 ports, 16550 UARTs RS-232, COM1 (DB9) for RS-232, COM2 (DB9)for
RS-232/422/485. COM3,4 (2x5 2.0mm Header) for RS-232, COM 1,2,3,4
Ports contain 5V/12V power capability with 9-pin D-sub connectors on rear
panel.
z PARALLEL PORT :
1 port. Bi-direction, SPP / EPP / ECP, one 25-pin D-Sub connector on rear
panel.
z LAN INTERFACE :
10M/100M/1G Ethernet, RJ-45 jack on rear panel, Wake-on-LAN supported.
z UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS :
4 USB2.0 ports on rear panel
z SOUND INTERFACE :
VT1613.
The signal of LINE-OUT connector on Rear Panel
(Another 4-pin pin-header onboard for CD-ROM audio line-out
connecter.)
Optional: 2
x5 pin header on board connecting to daughter board
(Prox9757) will support 2 channel output with amplifier (Max.
2x7W).
Interface: Line Out ( Optional:Line_IN, Line_OUT, MIC_IN)
z HARDWARE MONITORING FUNCTION :
Monitor CPU Voltage, CPU Temperature
z LED INDICATOR :
Power LED : Green
HDD LED : Red
LAN LED : Orange
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GENERAL INFORMATION
z POWER SUPPLY :
AC 100V ~240V, 50~60Hz input, ATX 110W output (Built-in),
System fan type
DC 19V ~ 24 V input , ATX 90W output , fanless type
z DRIVE BAYS (Optional) :
1x 2.5” HDD
1x Slim CD-ROM
1x 3.5” HDD
z CONSTRUCTION :
Eelectroplate
Galvanized steel chassis / painting
z DIMENSIONS :
CASE: 260 mm x 319 mm x 62mm (10.24” x 12.56” x 2.44’)
z NET WEIGHT :
3.3 (kg) or 7.26 (lb)
1-4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Following messages are safety reminders on how to protect your systems from
damages. And thus, helps you lengthen the life cycle of the system.
1. Check the Line Voltage
a. The operating voltage for the power supply should cover the range of
115VAC-230VAC, otherwise the system may be damaged.
2. Environmental Conditions
a. Place your PS-8931 on a sturdy, level surface. Be sure to allow enough
room on each side to have easy access.
b. Avoid extremely hot or cold places to install your PS-8931 Book-sized
PC.
c. Avoid exposure to sunlight for a long period of time (for example in a
closed car in summer time. Also avoid the system from any heating
device.). Or do not use PS-8931 when it‘s been left outdoors in a cold
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winter day.
d. Bear in mind that the operating ambient temperature is from 0°C up to
+40°C (32°F~104°F).
e. Avoid moving the system rapidly from a hot place to a cold place or vice
versa because condensation may come from inside of the system.
f. Place PS-8931 against strong vibrations, which may cause hard disk
failure.
g. Do not place the system too close to any radio active device. Radio-
active device may cause interference.
3. Handling
a. Avoid putting heavy objects on top of the system.
b. Do not turn the system upside down. This may cause the floppy drive
and hard drive to mal-function.
c. Do not remove the diskette from the Floppy drive while the light is still
on. If you remove the diskette while the light is on, you may damage
the information on the diskette.
d. Do not allow foreign objects to fall into this product.
e. If water or other liquid spills into this product, unplug the power cord
immediately.
4. Good Care
a. When the outside of the case is stained, remove the stain with neutral
washing agent with a dry cloth.
b. Never use strong agents such as benzene and thinner to clean the system.
c. If heavy stains are present, moisten a cloth with diluted neutral washing
agent or with alcohol and then wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth.
d. If dust has been accumulated on the outside, remove it by using a special
made vacuum cleaner for computers.
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CONFIGURATION
** QUICK START **
CHAPTER
2
Helpful information describes the jumper & connector settings, and
component locations.
Section includes:
z Jumper & Connector Quick Reference Table
z Component Locations
z Configuration and Jumper settings
z Connector’s Pin Assignments
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2-1. JUMPER & CONNECTOR QUICK REFERENCE TABLE
COM Port Connector ....................…..................………
…………………………………..
COM1, COM2
COM3, COM4
COM1 Port RI/Voltage Selection ………………….…
JP1
COM2 Port RI/Voltage Selection ………………….…
JP2
COM3 Port RI/Voltage Selection ………………….…
JP5
COM4 Port RI/Voltage Selection ………………….…
JP4
Keyboard/ Mouse Connector ….......……..……………
JDIN1
External Keyboard Connector …………………………
JEXKB1
Keyboard/ Mouse Selection ……………………………
JP15
Reset Switch Connector ………………………………..
JP12
Power Button …………………………………….
JP14
Clear CMOS Data Selection ……………………………
JP11
CPU Fan Connector ……………………………………
CPU_FAN1
System Fan Connector ………………………………….
SYS_FAN1
Hard Disk Drive Connector …..............…….........…….
IDE1, IDE2
VGA Connector ………………………………………..
VGA1
Serial ATA Connector ………………………………….
SATA1, SATA2
DVI Connector …………………………………………
DVI1
Printer Connector …….....................……………......…
LPT1
Universal Serial Bus Connector …….....................…..
JUSB1, JUSB2
LAN Connector ……………………………………….
LAN1
Reset/ NMI/ Clear Watchdog Selection ………………..
JP17
NB Strapping Selection ………………………………...
JP10
LAN LED Connector ………………………………….
LED2
ATX Power Connector …………………………………
JATX1
Cash Drawer Connector ……………………………….
DRW1
Sound Connector ……………………………………….
JACK1
Memory Installation ..................................…......………
DIMM1
PCI Connector ……………………….…………
PCI1
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2-2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS
PS-8931 Connector, Jumper and Component locations
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2-3. HOW TO SET THE JUMPERS
You can configure your board by setting jumpers. Jumper is consists of
two or three metal pins with a plastic base mounted on the card, and by
using a small plastic "cap", Also known as the jumper cap (with a metal
contact inside), you are able to connect the pins. So you can set-up your
hardware configuration by "open" or "close" pins.
The jumper can be combined into sets that called jumper blocks. When
the jumpers are all in the block, you have to put them together to set up
the hardware configuration. The figure below shows how this looks like.
JUMPERS AND CAPS
If a jumper has three pins (for examples, labelled PIN1, PIN2, and PIN3),
You can connect PIN1 & PIN2 to create one setting and shorting. You
can either connect PIN2 & PIN3 to create another setting. The same
jumper diagrams are applied all through this manual. The figure below
shows what the manual diagrams look and what they represent.
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JUMPER DIAGRAMS
2 pin Jumper
looks like this
Jumper Cap
looks like this
3 pin Jumper
looks like this
Jumper Block
looks like this
JUMPER SETTINGS
Looks like this
3 pin Jumper
2-3 pin close(enabled)
Looks like this
Jumper Block
1-2 pin close(enabled)
2 pin Jumper close(enabled)
1
1
1
2
12
1
1
Looks like this
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2-4. COM PORT CONNECTOR
COM1 : COM1 Connector
COM1 is fixed as RS-232.
The pin assignment is as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI1
COM2 : COM2 Connector
The COM2 is selectable as RS-232.
The pin assignment is as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI2
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COM3 : COM3 Connector
The pin assignment is as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI3
COM4 : COM4 Connector
COM4 is fixed as RS-232.
The pin assignment is as follows :
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1 DCD
2 RX
3 TX
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI4
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2-5. COM1 PORT RI & VOLTAGE SELECTION
JP1 : COM1 Port RI & Voltage Selection
The selections are as follows:
SELECTION
JUMPER SETTING
(Pin Closed)
JUMPER
ILLUSTRATION
RI1
1-2
+12V
3-4
+5V
5-6
***Manufacturing Default – RI1.
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