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User's Manual
VIA EPIA
Mini-ITX Mainboard
Version 1.0
March 21, 2002
P/N 99-51-010061
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard Version 1.0 March 21, 2002 P/N 99-51-010061...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright by VIA Technologies Inc. (“VIA”). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without express written authorization from VIA. Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Data protection All data should be backed-up prior to the installation of any drive unit or storage peripheral.
  • Page 3 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 interfer- ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions NOTE 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.
  • Page 5 Box Contents This VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard package should contain the following items: • 1 x VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard • 1 x User’s manual • 1 x ATA-33/66/100 Hard drive ribbon cables • 1 x Driver Utilities CD • 1 x I/O Bracket...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Specifications .......... 1-1 Specifications ............1-2 Layout ..............1-4 Connectors Guide ..........1-5 2. Installation ..........2-1 CPU ............... 2-2 Memory Installation ..........2-4 Power Supply ............2-6 Back Panel ............2-7 Connectors ............2-9 Jumpers ............... 2-14 Slots ..............
  • Page 7 4. Software Setup ........4-1 VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers ....... 4-2 VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver ...... 4-12 VIA Audio Driver ........... 4-14 VIA Network Driver ..........4-15 VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver ......4-30...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc as part of the company’s open industry-wide Total Connectivity initiative. The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small, ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems.

  • Page 9: Main Memory

    Chapter 1 Specifications • Embedded VIA Processor • Enhanced Ball Grid Array Package (EBGA) • Internal L1 128KB and L2 64KB cache memory Chipset • VIA 8601A North Bridge • VT8231 South Bridge Graphics • Integrated Trident Blade 3D graphics core Audio •...
  • Page 10 Specifications TV-Out • VIA VT1621 TV-Out Controller • Supports 640 x 480, 800 x 600 NTSC/PAL TV • S-Video or RCA Video output I/O Ports • 1 PS2 Mouse connenctor • 1 PS2 Keyboard connector • 1 15-pin External Monitor connector •...

  • Page 11: Layout

    Chapter 1 Layout VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard (Note: Onboard DOC is optional)

  • Page 12: Connectors Guide

    Specifications Connectors Guide Component Function Reference Fan 1, Fan 2 Fan power connectors See p. 2-2 DIMM1, DIMM2 DIMM slot See p. 2-4 ATX Power Connector Connecting ATX power supply See p. 2-6 PS/2 Mouse Mouse connector See p. 2-7 PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard connector See p.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Hardware Setup 2. Installation This chapter provides you with information about hardware setup procedures. While installating, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. Some components can be damaged if installed incorrectly. If possible, use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.

  • Page 14: Cpu

    Chapter 2 The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard includes an embedded VIA Eden Processor or VIA C3 E-Series Processor. Two fan connectors (Fan 1 & Fan 2) are provided on the mainboard, alllowing for the connection of a CPU fan and an additional system case fan. The VIA C3 E-Series Processor With low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties,...
  • Page 15 Hardware Setup The VIA Eden Processor Providing ultra-low power consumption and advanced thermal dissipation properties, the VIA Eden Processor features a fanless design. The VIA Eden Processor requires only a heatsink, as shown below. CPU Heatsink Overclocking This motherboard is not designed to support overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is WARNING! not recommended.

  • Page 16: Memory Installation

    Chapter 2 Memory Installation The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides two 168-pin DIMM slots for PC 100/133 SDRAM memory modules. To operate properly, at least one module must be installed. DIMM 1 & DIMM 2 SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1.) Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards.
  • Page 17 Hardware Setup Available SDRAM Configurations Refer to the table below for available SDRAM configurations on the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard. Socket Mem ory Module Total Mem ory DIMM 1 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 32MB~512MB 256MB, 512MB DIMM 2 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 32MB~512MB 256MB, 512MB Maximum System Mem ory Supported...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 Power Supply The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard requires an ATX power supply to be connected. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector To connect the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply are inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are correctly...

  • Page 19: Back Panel

    Hardware Setup Back Panel The back panel of the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard contains the following connectors: PS/2 Mouse LPT Connector RJ-45 Port COM Port S-Video Port PS/2 Keyboard USB Ports Line Line CRT Connector RCA Video (Audio Connectors) S / P DIF Port PS/2 Mouse You can connect a PS/2 mouse directly to this standard PS/2 mouse connector.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 COM Port The mainboard provides a 9-pin male serial port connector for connecting a serial mouse or other serial devices. Audio Connectors Line Out is a connector for speakers or headphones. Line In is used for an external CD player, tape player, or other audio devices. Mic In is a connector for microphones.

  • Page 21: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides the following connectors: IDE Connectors The two PCI IDE connectors (IDE 1 & IDE 2) support Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100 modes. IDE 1 is the primary IDE connector and IDE 2 is the secondary IDE connector.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Front Panel Connectors (J3) The J3 front panel connectors allow you to connect the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED and HDD LED to the system case. HDD LED Power LED Power Switch Reset CD-ROM Line In Connector (J7) The J7 internal CD-ROM Line In Connector allows you to connect and receive audio input from a device such as a CD-ROM.
  • Page 23 The FIR Module Connector (J5) allows you to connect a Fast Infrared standard module. This is not for standard FIR module, for reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc. CIR Module Connector (J6) The CIR Module Connector (J6) allows you to connect a Consumer Infrared standard module.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Wake On Modem Connector (J8) This connector (J8) allows you to connect to a modem with the Wake On Modem function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem. USB Port 2 & 3 Connector (J9) This connector (J9) allows you to connect an additional two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, in case the two USB ports on the back panel are not sufficient.
  • Page 25 J12, see diagram below) allows you to connect a PCI Riser Card module. These connectors are not for standard Video In and PCI Riser Card module, for reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc. Video In Connector...

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Jumpers The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard provides a series of jumpers to set the computer’s functions. This section explains the functions of all the mainboard settings. Clear CMOS (J10) The Clear CMOS jumper allows you to clear the CMOS memory of system parameter settings.
  • Page 27 Hardware Setup Host Frequency Select (J13) This jumper can be used to select the host frequency bus speed of the mainboard. The three available options are 66MHz, 100MHz and 133MHz. J13 Host Frequency Select Overclocking WARNING! This motherboard is not designed to support overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Auto Reboot Function Setting (J2) This jumper enables or disables the Auto Reboot Function Setting. When enabled, the system will automatically reboot in the event of sudden power outage. 1-2: Disable 2-3: Enable CPU Strapping Function Setting (J1) This jumper enables or disables the CPU Strapping Function Setting.
  • Page 29 Hardware Setup DOC BIOS Select (J4) This jumper enables or disables the Disk on Chip (DOC) BIOS Select Function. The DOC function is not a standard option on this mainboard and is a manufacturing option only. Therefore the DOC function may not be present on the mainboard you have purchased.

  • Page 30: Slots

    BIOS configuration. For two PCI slot solution, a PCI Riser Card module can be used. For reference design please consult with VIA Technologies, Inc. 2-18...

  • Page 31: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ (Interrupt ReQuest) is the mechanism for devices to request services from the microprocessor. The “PCI & LAN” IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3...

  • Page 32: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup 3. BIOS Setup This chapter gives detailed explaination of the BIOS setup functions. It consists of the following topics: Entering Setup Control Keys Getting Help The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Integrated Peripherals 3-15 Power Management Setup...

  • Page 33: Entering Setup

    Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press DEL straight away to enter the BIOS setup menu. If you missed the BIOS setup entry point, you may restart the system and try again. Control Keys M o v e t o t h e p r e v io u s it e m <...

  • Page 34: Getting Help

    BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the BIOS setup menu, the Main Menu appears. Main Menu The main menu displays all BIOS setup categories. Use the control keys ( ) to select any item/sub-menu. A description of the selected/ highlighted category is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the window on the right) on the left of a...

  • Page 35: The Main Menu

    Chapter 3 The Main Menu The Main Menu contains eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu to set basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
  • Page 36 BIOS Setup PC Health Status This menu shows the PC health status. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default settings for minimal and stable system operations. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load BIOS default settings for optimal and high performance system operations.

  • Page 37: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you desire for each item. Date The date format is <Day><Month><Date><Year>. Day - day of the week, for example Friday. Read-only. Month - the month from Jan to Dec.
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup All, But Diskette System halts for all errors (except diskette error). All, But Disk/Key System halts for all errors (except disk/KB error) IDE Primary Master/Slave and Secondary Master/Slave Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled, any attempt to write data into this area will cause a beep and a warning message will be displayed. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 40 BIOS Setup LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from first HDD. SCSI The system will boot from SCSI. CD-ROM The system will boot from CD-ROM. HDD-1 The system will boot from second HDD. HDD-2 The system will boot from third HDD.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Description Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup. System A password prompt appears every time when the com- puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features menu is used for optimizing the chipset functions. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Memory Hole Select whether to have a memory hole at 15M to 16M area. Settings: Disabled and 15M-16M.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DRAM Clock Set the DRAM Clock. Settings: Host CLK, HCLK-33M and By Auto. DRAM Timing By SPD Set DRAM Timing by SPD. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. SDRAM Cycle Length Set the SDRAM Cycle Length.
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup AGP & P2P Bridge Control Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: AGP Aperture Size Set the AGP Aperture Size. Settings: 256M, 128M, 64M, 32M, 16M, 8M and 4M. AGP Master 1 WS Write Set the AGP Master 1 WS Write.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 CPU & PCI Bus Control Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: P2C/C2P Concurrency Set the P2C/C2P Concurrency. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. Fast R-W Turn Around Set the Fast R-W Turn Around. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. CPU to PCI Write Buffer Set the CPU to PCI Write Buffer.

  • Page 46: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Init Display First This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings: PCI Slot and AGP. Frame Buffer Size This setting specifies the frame buffer size. Settings: 2M, 4M and OnChip USB Set the state of the OnChip USB. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. USB Keyboard Support This setting specifies whether it is neccessay for BIOS to provide support for USB Keyboard.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 VIA OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately.
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup Primary Master/Slave UDMA These settings specifies the UDMA mode for Primary Master/Slave IDE devices. Settings: Disabled and Auto. Secondary Master/Slave UDMA These settings specifies the UDMA mode for Secondary Master/ Slave IDE devices. Settings: Disabled and Auto. VIA OnChip PCI Device Press <Enter>...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 SB I/O Base Address Set Sound Blaster I/O base address. Settings: 220H, 240H, 260H and 280H. SB IRQ Select Select the Sound Blaster IRQ. Settings: IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9 and IRQ10. SB DMA Select Select the Sound Blaster DMA channel. Settings: DMA 0, DMA 1, DMA 2 and DMA 3.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup Onboard FDD Controller Enable the onboard floppy controller. Select “Enabled” when you have installed a floppy disk drive. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1 Set the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard serial port 1. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address.

  • Page 51: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup menu configures the system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Function Activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup Video Off Option Select whether or not to turn off the screen when system enters power saving mode, ACPI OS such as Windows XP will override this option. Settings are: Always On - The screen is always on even when system enters power saving mode.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 Power Management Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Power Management Set the power management function to preset options or user define parameters. Min Saving - minimal power saving, provide the optimal performance. Max Saving - minimal power consumption. Settings: User Define, Min Saving and Max Saving.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup Wake Up Events Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: PS2 KB Wakeup from S3 Decide whether to enable PS2 Keyboard wakeup function. Settings: Disabled and Enabled. PS2 Mouse Wakeup from S3 Decide whether to enable PS2 Mouse wakeup function. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 HDD & FDD Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor hard disks and floppy drives activties. Settings: Off and On. PCI Master Decide whether or not the power management unit should monitor PCI master activties. Settings: Off and On. PowerOn by PCI Card Decide whether or not a PCI card can power up the system or resume it from suspend state.
  • Page 56 BIOS Setup IRQs Activities Monitoring Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Primary INTR Selecting ON will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. IRQ3~IRQ15 Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line.

  • Page 57: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes the BIOS configuration of the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items and only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. PNP OS Installed When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI).
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup Resource Controlled By The BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Choose “Auto(ESCD)” if unsure, the BIOS will automatically assign IRQ, DMA and memory base address fields. The settings: Auto (ESCD) and Manual. IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 DMA Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. Resources list DMA 0/1/3/5/6/7 for users to set each DMA channel type. Settings: PCI/ISA PnP For Plug &...

  • Page 60: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. CPU Fan Speed, CPU Fan 2 Speed, 12V, 5V, 2.5V, Vcore and Internal VCC. These items display the current status of all of the monitored hard- ware devices/components such as fan speed.

  • Page 61: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Fail Safe values. These values are set by the mainboard manufacturer to provide the most stable system. When you select Load-Fail Safe Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing “Y”...

  • Page 62: Load Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 63: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <En- ter>. The password typed now will clear any previously set pass- word from CMOS memory.
  • Page 64 BIOS Setup Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup. About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the settings of the setup menus.

  • Page 65: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS.

  • Page 66: Exit Without Saving

    BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS.

  • Page 67: Software Setup

    Software Setup 4. Software Setup This chapter gives you detailed instructions on setup of motherboard drivers and applications. It consists of the following topics: VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver 4-12 VIA Audio Driver 4-14 VIA Network Driver 4-15 VIA Fast InfraRed Driver 4-30...

  • Page 68: Via Apollo Ple133 Chipset Drivers

    Chapter 4 VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers The VIA PLE133 chipset is a highly integrated, cost-effective and energy efficient SMA chipset. Featuring the Apollo PLE133 graphics controller with highly integrated display control device that includes a video accelerator with advanced DVD video and TV output capability. System Requirements Monitor VGA Support, minimum 640 x 480 reso-...
  • Page 69 Software Setup 4. When the installation starts, click Next to view the VIA Service Pack README. 5. Click Yes to proceed. 6. The screen now will show two installation options. Select Normally Install to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Install to install the drivers automatically.
  • Page 70 Chapter 4 8. The screen now should show one driver: Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver. Please select the driver and click on Next to continue. 9. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
  • Page 71 Software Setup 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 8. Select Install VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Install AGP 4X/133 driver and click Next to continue. 10. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” and click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation.
  • Page 73 Software Setup 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 6. The screen now will show two installation options. Select Normally Install to manually install every driver, else select Quickly Install to install the drivers automatically. Click Next to continue, for Quickly Install users please go to step 12. 7.
  • Page 75 Software Setup 8. Select Install VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver and click Next to continue. 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 4in1 chipset driver installation for Windows ME 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3.
  • Page 77 Software Setup 9. Select Click to enable DMA Mode option and click Next to continue. 10. Select Install VIA AGP VxD in Turbo mode and click Next to continue. 11. After all chipset drivers are properly installed please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.”...

  • Page 78: Via Ple133 Integrated Vga Driver

    Chapter 4 VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver VGA driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3.
  • Page 79 Software Setup 5. After the VGA driver is properly installed, please select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” And click Finish to restart your computer and complete the installation. 4-13...

  • Page 80: Via Audio Driver

    Chapter 4 VIA Audio Driver Audio driver installation for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Insert the supplied CD disc into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should run automatically and the setup screen will appear. If not, please run the “setup.exe” within the CD manually. 3.

  • Page 81: Via Network Driver

    Software Setup VIA Network Driver Network driver installation for Windows XP 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab. And click the “Device Manager” button. 4-15...
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties” window, select “Update Driver” button. 4-16...
  • Page 83 Software Setup 5. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue. 6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” and click “Next” button to continue. 4-17...
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 7. Select “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” for driver and click “Have Disk...” to find driver location. 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “OK” to continue. 4-18...
  • Page 85 Software Setup 9. Find the suitable device “VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter” from the location E:\Drivers\LAN, and click “Next” button to continue. 10. Complete upgrading the driver and click “Finish” to close wizard. 4-19...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Network driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and click the “Start”, “Setting” and “Control Panel” sequentially. And double click “System”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab (left click the tab), then click the “Device Manager”...
  • Page 87 Software Setup 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Ethernet controller” and click right mouse button, and select the “Properties”. 4. In the “Ethernet Controller Properties” window. Select “Reinstall Driver” button. 5. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 6. Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 7. Select “Specify a location” for driver and click “Next” to continue. 4-22...
  • Page 89 Software Setup 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “OK” to continue. 9. Find the suitable driver from the location “E:\Drivers\LAN”, and click “Next” to continue. 10. Completing the Upgrade Device Driver and click “Finish” to close wizard.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Network driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Move mouse pointer to “Properties” item and left click it. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager”...
  • Page 91 Software Setup 3. In the “PCI Ethernet Controller Properties” window, click the “Reinstall Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked, then click “Next” to continue. 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now.
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 6. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “Next” to continue. 7. Completing the Upgrade Device Driver and click “Finish” to close wizard. 4-26...
  • Page 93 Software Setup Network driver installation for Windows ME 1. Put the supplied CD in the CD ROM drive and right click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. Move mouse pointer to “Properties” item and left click it. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager”...
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 3. In the “VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter Properties” window, select the “Driver” tab and click the “Update Driver” button. 4. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Specify the location of the driver [Advanced]” and click “Next” to continue. 4-28...
  • Page 95 Software Setup 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and use “Browse” button to specify a location: E:\DRIVERS\LAN”. Then click “Next” to continue. 6. Select “The updated driver [Recommended] VIA PCI 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Adapter”...

  • Page 96: Via Fast Infrared Device Driver

    Chapter 4 VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab.
  • Page 97 Software Setup 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller Properties” window, select “Update Driver” button. 4-31...
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 5. Once the “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Select “Next” to continue. 6. Select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install” and click “Next” button to continue. 4-32...
  • Page 99 Software Setup 7. Select “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” for driver and click “Have Disk...” to find driver location. 8. Click “Browse” button to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WINXP”. Then click “OK” to continue. 4-33...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 9. Find the suitable device “VIA Fast InfraRed Controller” from the location, and click “Next” button to continue. 10. Complete upgrading the driver and click “Finish” to close wizard. 4-34...
  • Page 101 Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 2000 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Hardware” tab. And click the “Device Manager” button. 4-35...
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 3. The “Device Manager” window is popped. Then, select the “Unknown device” and click right button to select the “Properties”. 4. In the “Unknown device Properties” window, select “Reinstall Driver” button. 5. The “Update Device Driver Wizard” is invoked. Click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 103 Software Setup 6. Select “Search for suitable driver for my device [recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 7. Select “Specify a location” for driver. Then click “Next” to continue. 4-37...
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 8. Click “Browse” to find driver location. In this case, the driver is in supplied CD under “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WIN2000”. Click “OK” to continue. 9. Find the suitable driver from the location and click “Next” to continue. 10. Completing the “Upgrade Device Driver Wizard” and click “Finish” to close wizard.
  • Page 105 Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Control” and click the “Properties”...
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 4. The “Add New Hardware Wizard” is invoked and click “Next” to continue. 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and click “Next” to continue. 6. Specify the location of the driver by clicking on “Browse” button. The location should be “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WIN98SE”.
  • Page 107 Software Setup VIA Fast InfraRed Device Driver installation for Windows 1. Put the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive and double click “System” in the “Control Panel”. 2. The “System Properties” window is popped. Select the “Device Manager” tab (left click the tab), then select the “PCI Ethernet Control” and click the “Properties”...
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 5. Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. [Recommended]” and click “Browse” to set the location to CD-ROM drive under directory “E:\DRIVERS\FIR\WINME”. Click “Next” to continue. 6. Click “Next” in the “Update Device Driver Wizard” dialog. 8.

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