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Table of Contents Chapter 1 General Description........1 1.1 Major Features ............... 2 1.2 Specifications ................ 3 1.3 Board Dimensions..............4 Chapter 2 Unpacking ..........5 2.1 Opening the Delivery Package..........5 2.2 Inspection................5 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation ......7 3.1 Before Installation ..............7 3.2 Board Layout .................
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Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup ........33 4.1 Starting Setup..............33 4.2 Using Setup ................. 34 4.3 Main Menu................35 4.4 Standard CMOS Setup ............36 4.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ............37 4.6 Advanced Chipset Setup............ 38 4.7 Power Management Setup ..........39 4.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup...........
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Fasten the ALLIGATOR clip of the strap to the end of the shielded wire lead from a grounded object. Please wear and connect the strap before handle the HS-2608 to ensure harmlessly discharge any static electricity through the strap.
4 COM, and USB ports interfaces. Its onboard ATA/33/66/100 to IDE drive interface architecture allows the HS-2608 v2.0 to support data transfers of 33, 66 or 100MB/sec. to one IDE drive connection. Designed with the VIA VT8606 core logic chipset, the board supports ULV Intel®...
To ensure the reliability in an unmanned or standalone system , the Watchdog Timer (WDT) onboard HS-2608 v2.0 is designed with pure hardware that does not need the arithmetical functions of a real-time clock chip. If any program causes unexpected halts to the system, the onboard Watchdog Timer (WDT) will automatically reset the CPU or generate an interrupt to resolve such condition.
Specifications CPU: ULV Intel® Celeron® M processor 400MHz/650MHz Memory: One SO-DIMM socket supporting up to 512MB Chipset: VIA VT8606/VT82C686B I/O Chipset: VIA VT82C686B, SMC 37C669 CompactFlash: One, Type II IDE interface adapter PCI Slot: One, Type I mini PCI slot 8-bit I/O: 8-bit input/output (parallel port) VGA: VIA VT8606 with 32MB shared main memory supporting CRT/Panel displays up to 1280 x 1024 at 24bpp colors (CRT)/1024 x 768...
Chapter 2 Unpacking Opening the Delivery Package The HS-2608 v2.0 is packed in an anti-static bag. The board has components that are easily damaged by static electricity. Do not remove the anti-static wrapping until proper precautions have been taken. Safety Instructions in front of this manual describe anti-static precautions and procedures.
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Cables Package Description Keyboard/Mouse transfer cable x 1 One COM flat cable x 4 Parallel port flat cable x 1 ATA/100 IDE flat cable x 1 MIC/Audio flat cable x 1 Two USB flat cable with bracket x 1 Floppy flat cable x 1 Power In cable x 1 If you want to use ATA/66/100 IDE device, please purchase this cable separately.
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation This chapter provides the information on how to install the hardware using the HS-2608 v2.0. This chapter also contains information related to jumper settings of switch, watchdog timer, and the DiskOnChip address selection etc. Before Installation After confirming your package contents, you are now ready to install your hardware.
Jumper List Jumper Default Setting Setting Page WDT Active Type Setting: Disabled All Open Clear CMOS: Normal Operation Short 1-2 JP4(1-4) DOC Address Select: D000 Short 1-2, 3-4 JP4(5-10) WDT Timer Select: 1sec. Short 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 RS-422/485 Receiver JP5(7-8) Open Enabled/Disabled Select: Disabled COM2 Use RS-232 or RS-422/485...
DOC in your system, please set both at different memory address mapping to avoid the mapping area conflicts. Failing to do so will not make the HS-2608 v2.0 and the additional memory device function properly.
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2. Locate the Pin 1 location on your DiskOnChip module. More often than not, Pin 1 can be found on the lower left corner of the chip. Please refer to the diagram for the exact location. 3. Once you have figured out where the pin 1 locations are on both chip and socket, align the module’s pins on an upright angle against the socket.
VGA Controller The HS-2608 v2.0 provides three connection methods of a VGA device. CN20 offers a single standard CRT connector while CN21 is the 50-pin panel connector and CN26/CN27 are the LVDS interface connectors onboard reserved for flat panel installation.
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Please set the proper voltage of your panel using JP7 before proceeding on installing it. The HS-2608 v2.0 has an onboard jumper that selects the working voltage of the flat panel connected to the system. Jumper JP7 offers two voltage settings for the user.
PCI E-IDE Drive Connector CN23 is a standard 44-pin 2.0mm pitch connector daisy-chain driver connector serves the PCI E-IDE drive provisions onboard the HS-2608 v2.0. A maximum of two ATA/33/66/100 IDE drives can be connected to the HS-2608 v2.0 via CN23.
ATA/66/100 IDE cable for 2.0-pitch IDE connector 3.10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector The HS-2608 v2.0 uses a standard 34-pin header connector, CN8, for floppy disk drive connection. A total of two FDD drives may be connected to CN8 at any given time.
3.11 Serial Port Connectors The HS-2608 v2.0 offers two NS16C550 compatible UARTs with Read/Receive 16-byte FIFO serial ports and four internal 10-pin headers and one RS-422/485 connector. CN16: COM1 Connector (5x2 Header) PIN Description PIN Description DCD1 DSR1 DCD1 DSR1...
3.12 Parallel Connector CN12 is a standard 26-pin flat cable connector deigned to accommodate parallel port connection on the HS-2608 v2.0. CN12: Parallel Connector Description Description Strobe Auto Form Feed DATA 0 ERROR# DATA 1 Initialize DATA 2 Printer Select LN#...
R/C GND R/C GND R/C GND R/C GND R/C GND R/C GND 3.14 USB Connector The HS-2608 v2.0 provides one 8-pin connectors, at location CN1, for two USB connections to the HS-2608 v2.0. CN1: USB Connector Description Description USBD1- USBD0-...
Before you turn on the power of your system, please set JP2 to Short 1-2 for normal operation. 3.16 Power and Fan Connectors HS-2608 v2.0 provides one 5-pin power connectors at CN2. And one 2-pin power in at CN5. CN2: 5-pin ATX Power In Connector...
Mouse Clock 3.18 System Front Panel Connectors The HS-2608 v2.0 has one LED at location JP3 that indicates the power-on status. This visual feature of the IDE LED may also be connected to an external IDE LED, Speaker, Reset Switch, Power...
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JP1: Watchdog Timer Active Type Setting Options Settings Active NMI Short 1-2 System Reset Short 2-3 Disabled WDT (default) Open JP4(5-10): WDT Timeout Period Select Period PINS 5-6 PINS 7-8 PINS 9-10 1 sec (default) Short Short Short 2 sec Open Short Short...
AL,DX ; get back AX, DX 3.20 Mini PCI Connector HS-2608 v2.0 supports a Mini PCI connector at PC1. The peripheral component with standard Type1 Mini PCI can be used. For particular requirement, please refer to “BOSER Mini PCI series...
3.21 PC/104 Connectors The PC/104 expansion bus offers provisions to connect all types of PC/104 modules. With the PC/104 bus being known as the new generation of industrial embedded 16-bit PC standard bus, thousands of PC/104 modules from multiple venders can be easily installed onboard.
3.22 Audio Connectors The HS-2608 v2.0 has an onboard AC97 3D audio interface. The following tables list the pin assignments of the Line In/Audio Out connector. CN9: Line In/Audio Out Connector PIN Description PIN Description AOUTL AOUTR AOUT_L AOUT_R MIC IN MIC IN 3.23 CompactFlash...
Refer to the diagram on the following page for the traditional way of inserting the card. 3.24 8-bit I/O Function The HS-2608 v2.0 offers one 8-bit input/output port by parallel port. CN6: 8-bit Input/Output PIN Description PIN Description .286...
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endm delay : push cx,0155h push cx,0ffffh wait1: loop wait1 loop begin proc near ax,@data ds,ax dx, port al, 80h dx, al ;;-------------------- ;;ROR cx, 08h al, 1 call delay dx, al loop ;;ROL push cx, 08h al, 1 dx, al call delay loop ;;--------------------...
Chapter 4 AMI BIOS Setup The HS-2608 v2.0 uses AMI BIOS for the system configuration. The AMI BIOS setup program is designed to provide the maximum flexibility in configuring the system by offering various options that could be selected for end-user requirements. This chapter is written to assist you in the proper usage of these features.
Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the <PageUp> and <PageDown> keys to change entries, and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard. Move to previous item ↑...
Main Menu Once you enter the AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
Standard CMOS Setup The Standard Setup is used for the basic hardware system configuration. The main function is for Data/Time and Floppy/Hard Disk Drive settings. Please refer to the following screen for the setup. When the capacity of the IDE hard disk drive is larger than 528MB, you must set the HDD mode to LBA mode.
Advanced CMOS Setup This section allows you to configure your system for the basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED CMOS SETUP (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled Available Options:...
Advanced Chipset Setup This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and the access to the system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates the communications between the conventional ISA and PCI buses.
Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows user to configure the system for saving energy in a most effective way while operating in a manner consistent with his own style of computer use. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
PCI / Plug and Play Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system that 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.
Peripheral Setup The IDE hard drive controllers can support up to two separate hard drives. These drives have a master/slave relationship that is determined by the cabling configuration used to attach them to the controller. Your system supports two IDE controllers--a primary and a secondary--so you can install up to four separate hard disks.
4.10 Hardware Monitor Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware Monitor *** Available Options: CPU Temperature Disabled System Temperature Enabled CPU Fan Speed Reset Vcore + 2.500V + 3.300V + 5.000V ESC: Exit : Sel PgUp/PgDn: Modify...
4.12 Change Supervisor/User Password AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY – VERSION x.xx (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Power Management Setup Enter new supervisor password: _ Change Supervisor Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings Save Settings and Exit Exit Without Saving...
PASSWORD DISABLED. When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted.
4.14 Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to the figure below. This option allows you to load/restore the default values to your system configuration, optimizing and enabling all high performance features.
4.15 Save Settings and Exit Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY – VERSION x.xx (C)2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Standard CMOS Setup Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Chipset Setup Power Management Setup Save current settings and exit (Y/N) ? Y Change Supervisor Password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings...
4.16 Exit Without Saving Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer.
Chapter 5 Software Utilities This chapter contains the detailed information of IDE, VGA and LAN driver installation procedures. IDE Driver Installation The utility disk that came with the delivery package contains an auto-run program that invokes the installation programs for the IDE, VGA and Audio drivers.
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Press “VIA 4 IN 1” and to go Setup. Once the Welcome screen appears on the screen, make sure to close any applications running and then click on the Next button.
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When the Readme window pops on the screen, you may read the whole document including the license agreement or just press Yes to skip through and continue installation. The 4 in 1 Setup dialog is now displayed. Select on Normally Install and then click on Next.
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The next window lists all components detected in your system and asks you to select the ones requiring drivers. Tick on all items then proceed by clicking on the Next button below the screen. The program starts to install the ATAPI driver when you click the Next button on the screen below.
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The following screen then gives you the choice of installing the AGP driver in standard o turbo mode. Select on the Standard Mode and then click on Next to proceed. 10. Installation of the AGP driver is now complete. Once the screen below appears, select on restarting your computer to activate all drivers/settings completed.
VGA Driver Installation 5.2.1 VGA Driver Installation for WIN95/98/2K With the Utility CD Disk still in your CD ROM drive, open the File Manager and then select the CD-ROM drive. As soon as the system reads the disk, the VGA Menu screen below will appear on your display.
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Select the operating system of your computer to proceed with the installation process.
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Once the Welcome screen appears on the screen, make sure to close applications that are running and then click the Next button. When the display below appears on your screen, Setup is already ready to install and copy the related files onto your hard drive.
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After the installation finishes, you will be prompted to restart your system. We recommend you to reboot your computer to allow the new settings to take effect. Click on the Finish button to reboot. 5.2.2 VGA Driver Installation for WIN NT4.0 Click the Start button on the lower left hand corner of your screen, then select Setting.
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Specify the path of the new driver and then press on Enter. (If in driver D:, type d:\Vga/Via_8606/Nt40) Select S3 Graphics Twister Click OK or press Enter.
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You will see warning panel about Third Party Drivers. Click on Yes to finish the installation. Once the installation is completed, you must shut down the system and restart for the new driver to take effect.
LAN Driver Installation 5.3.1 LAN Driver Installation for WIN95/98/2K 1. With the Utility CD Disk still in your CD ROM drive, right click on My Computer icon from the Windows menu. Select on System Properties and then proceed to the Device Manager from the main menu.
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2. Select on Other Devices from the list of devices then double-click on PCI Ethernet Controller.
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3. The PCI Ethernet Controller Properties screen then appears, allowing you to re-install the driver. Select Driver from the main menu to proceed. 4. The window then displays the current status of your LAN driver. Press on Update Driver button to continue. 5.
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6. When the succeeding window asks you what you wish Windows to do, tick on the “Search for a better driver….” Click on the Next button to proceed. 7. The Update Device Driver Wizard will then ask you to specify, by ticking, the path of the new driver.
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8. Press on the OK button as soon as you have located the path of your driver. 9. Once the program returns to the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, your specified location will appear. Press on the Next button to continue. 10.
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11. When copying of driver files finishes, the program will then ask you to insert your Windows. 12. The program then copies the necessary files from your Windows installation disk to complete the driver setup process. Once the driver is completely installed, the following message appears on your display.
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5.3.2 LAN Driver Installation for WIN NT4.0 With the Utility CD Disk still in your CD ROM drive, right click on Network Neighborhood icon from the Windows menu. Select on Properties. The system automatically detects the absence of Windows NT Networking.
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Tick on the “Wired to Network” once the following screen appears. Click on the Next to proceed. Click on the Start Search button for the program to locate the Network Adapter.
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Once setup finishes the search, it will list a number of adapters for you to choose from. Press on the Have Disk button to assign the driver path location. Setup now asks you for the location of the driver. When you have entered the new driver path, press on the OK button to continue.
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When Setup finds the information it needs about the new driver, it will display the device it found on the following screen. Press on the OK button to accept and proceed. Setup then returns to Network Setup Wizard screen and displays your new Network Adapter.
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The Network Setup Wizard then allows you to set the Network Protocols on your network. Select the appropriate protocol and then click on Next to continue. 10. Before Setup starts installing the components found and the settings you made, it will give you the option to proceed or go back for changes from the following screen.
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11. Windows NT Setup will then need to copy files necessary to update the system information. Specify the path then press Continue. 12. Once it finishes copying the files, Setup will now allow you to choose the Duplex Mode of your LAN controller. Press on the Continue button after making your selection.
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13. When Setup asks if you wish to change the TCP/IP settings of your system, select the appropriately. The default choice is No. 14. Setup then starts the Networking installation and copies the files.
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15. When Setup finishes copying, the TCP/IP properties of your system will then pop up on your screen like the one shown below. Make the necessary changes then click on OK to continue. 16. When the screen below appears, click on Next to continue.
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17. Setup then prompts you that it is ready to start the network. You may complete the installation thereafter. Click on Next to continue. 18. Assign the workgroup or domain setting of your computer. Click on Next to continue.
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19. Restart your computer once the screen below appears. Click on Finish to continue. 20. Click on the Yes button to restart your computer. The LAN driver installation for WIN NT4.0 is now complete.
Audio Driver Installation With the Utility CD Disk still in your CD ROM drive, open the File Manager and then select the CD-ROM drive. As soon as the system reads the disk, the VGA Menu screen below will appear on your display. Click on VIA_AC97 from the main menu. Once the Welcome screen appears on the screen, make sure to close applications that are running and then click the Next button.
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The Select Components dialog box is now displayed. Select on Install driver and then click on Next. The program will now require the Windows installation disk for proper hardware installation. Insert the CD and then click on Next.
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When the display below appears on your screen, Setup is already installing and copying the related files onto your hard drive. Click on the Next button to proceed. After the audio driver installation finishes, select the Finish button to complete the installation process.