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...2: Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Module Installation 2-4 Connecting the Power Supply 2-6 Back Panel Ports 2-7 Connectors 2-12 Jumpers 2-19 Slots 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Control Keys 3-2 Gettings Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Integrated Peripherals 3-13 Power Management Setup 3-17 PNP / PCI Configurations 3-22 PC Health Status 3-25 Frequency / Voltage Control 3-26 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 3-28 Load Optimized Defaults 3-29 Set Supervisor / User Password...
...2: Installation 2-1 CPU Installation 2-2 Memory Module Installation 2-4 Connecting the Power Supply 2-6 Back Panel Ports 2-7 Connectors 2-12 Jumpers 2-19 Slots 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 Control Keys 3-2 Gettings Help 3-3 The Main Menu 3-4 Standard CMOS Features 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features 3-11 Integrated Peripherals 3-13 Power Management Setup 3-17 PNP / PCI Configurations 3-22 PC Health Status 3-25 Frequency / Voltage Control 3-26 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 3-28 Load Optimized Defaults 3-29 Set Supervisor / User Password...
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...% of the size of the company's open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. as part of FlexATX mainboard form factor. Chapter Specifications The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA-ML Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. This chapter includes the following sections: Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Back Panel Ports 1-5 Slots 1-5 Connectors / Jumpers 1-6 1-1 The mainboard comes with an embedded VIA Processor, boasting ultra low power consumption and cool...
...% of the size of the company's open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. as part of FlexATX mainboard form factor. Chapter Specifications The ultra-compact and highly intergrated VIA EPIA-ML Mini-ITX Mainboard is the smallest form factor mainboard specification available today, developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. This chapter includes the following sections: Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout 1-4 Back Panel Ports 1-5 Slots 1-5 Connectors / Jumpers 1-6 1-1 The mainboard comes with an embedded VIA Processor, boasting ultra low power consumption and cool...
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Chapter 1 Onboard Connectors and Jumpers Connecter/Jumper ATXPWR CD_IN CIR CLEAR_CMOS COM2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL Fans FIR SMBUS IDE 1-2 USB 3/4 WOL Description ATX power cable connector Onboard CD audio cable connector Consumer IR connector Jumper to reset CMOS settings to default Second serial port connector Connectors for optional front audio panel Case connectors CPU, System, Fan3 Fast Infrared Radiation connector SM Bus pin connector IDE hard disk drive connectors Universal Serial Bus connectors 3 - 4 Wake On LAN connector Page 2-6 2-16 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-17 2-12 2-2 2-13 2-16 2-11 2-14 2-14 ...
Chapter 1 Onboard Connectors and Jumpers Connecter/Jumper ATXPWR CD_IN CIR CLEAR_CMOS COM2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL Fans FIR SMBUS IDE 1-2 USB 3/4 WOL Description ATX power cable connector Onboard CD audio cable connector Consumer IR connector Jumper to reset CMOS settings to default Second serial port connector Connectors for optional front audio panel Case connectors CPU, System, Fan3 Fast Infrared Radiation connector SM Bus pin connector IDE hard disk drive connectors Universal Serial Bus connectors 3 - 4 Wake On LAN connector Page 2-6 2-16 2-13 2-18 2-15 2-17 2-12 2-2 2-13 2-16 2-11 2-14 2-14 ...
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Align the DDR SDRAM module with the corresponding notches on the DIMM slot. Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards. 2. The modules will only fit if placed in place (see picture below). 2-4 DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1. With both hands, press the DDR SDRAM module down into the DIMM slot so that the white retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in the correct position. 3. Chapter 2 Memory Module Installation The VIA EPIA-ML Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one 184-pin DIMM slot for DDR266 SDRAM memory modules.
Align the DDR SDRAM module with the corresponding notches on the DIMM slot. Push the white retaining latches at either end of the DIMM slot outwards. 2. The modules will only fit if placed in place (see picture below). 2-4 DDR SDRAM Module Installation Procedures 1. With both hands, press the DDR SDRAM module down into the DIMM slot so that the white retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in the correct position. 3. Chapter 2 Memory Module Installation The VIA EPIA-ML Mini-ITX Mainboard provides one 184-pin DIMM slot for DDR266 SDRAM memory modules.
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After completing the previous settings, you need to connect your desktop after installing the audio driver. PS2_MS RJ45 PS2_KB VGA Out USB Parallel (LPT1) COM1 Line-In Line-Out Microphone 2-11 You can be switched to Smart 5.1 6-channel audio output. Installation Note: The Audio ports can enable the function by clicking the "Vinyl Audio" icon on your speakers to the audio jacks as shown below.
After completing the previous settings, you need to connect your desktop after installing the audio driver. PS2_MS RJ45 PS2_KB VGA Out USB Parallel (LPT1) COM1 Line-In Line-Out Microphone 2-11 You can be switched to Smart 5.1 6-channel audio output. Installation Note: The Audio ports can enable the function by clicking the "Vinyl Audio" icon on your speakers to the audio jacks as shown below.
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... function of ACPI WOL may be disabled when users unplug the power cord or turn off the power button manually. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto this pinheader. Pin Signal 1 VCC 3 USB2 5 USB2 + 7 GND 9 NC Pin Signal 2 VCC 4 USB 3 6 USB 3 + 8 GND 10 GND 2 10 1 9 USB 3/4 Wake-on LAN: WOL This connector allows you to 2 additional USB ports. The connector will power up to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function. WOL 2-15 Installation USB pin-header: USB3/4 The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin-header connector, allowing up...
... function of ACPI WOL may be disabled when users unplug the power cord or turn off the power button manually. Please plug the USB 2-port module onto this pinheader. Pin Signal 1 VCC 3 USB2 5 USB2 + 7 GND 9 NC Pin Signal 2 VCC 4 USB 3 6 USB 3 + 8 GND 10 GND 2 10 1 9 USB 3/4 Wake-on LAN: WOL This connector allows you to 2 additional USB ports. The connector will power up to connect a network card with the Wake-On LAN function. WOL 2-15 Installation USB pin-header: USB3/4 The mainboard provides 1 front USB pin-header connector, allowing up...
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The "PCI & LAN" IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to make sure that you to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot IEEE 1394 Order 1 INT...
The "PCI & LAN" IRQ pins are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. When adding or removing expansion cards, make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card to make sure that you to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card, such as follows: PCI Slot IEEE 1394 Order 1 INT...
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... [Press Enter] Item Help IDE Primary Master Access Mode Capacity [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB Menu Level To auto-detect the HDD's size, head... Select Auto whenever possible. The settings are None, Auto, Manual. The formatted size of your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer. The settings are Mode 0/1/2/3/4, Auto. channel Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 PIO Mode Ultra DMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
... [Press Enter] Item Help IDE Primary Master Access Mode Capacity [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB Menu Level To auto-detect the HDD's size, head... Select Auto whenever possible. The settings are None, Auto, Manual. The formatted size of your hard disk vendor or system manufacturer. The settings are Mode 0/1/2/3/4, Auto. channel Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 PIO Mode Ultra DMA Mode [Auto] [Auto] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC...
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... Code) feature for IDE Hard Disk Boot sector protection. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Shorten Power On Self Test (POST) cycle and enable shorter bootup time. If this function is enabled, any attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will cause a beep and warning message display on screen and alarm beep. : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
... Code) feature for IDE Hard Disk Boot sector protection. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Shorten Power On Self Test (POST) cycle and enable shorter bootup time. If this function is enabled, any attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will cause a beep and warning message display on screen and alarm beep. : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
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... boot from network drive. On will turn key pad into number keys, and Off will boot from second HDD. The system will boot from fourth HDD. Boot Other Device Enable the system to boot from other devices if the system fails to load the disk operating system. The system will boot from USB HDD. BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to boot from the First/Second/Third boot device. The system will boot...
... boot from network drive. On will turn key pad into number keys, and Off will boot from second HDD. The system will boot from fourth HDD. Boot Other Device Enable the system to boot from other devices if the system fails to load the disk operating system. The system will boot from USB HDD. BIOS Setup First/Second/Third Boot Device Set the boot device sequence as BIOS attempts to boot from the First/Second/Third boot device. The system will boot...
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... end users try to run Setup. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Display Small Logo Show small energy star logo during BIOS bootup process. Display Full Screen Logo Show full screen logo during BIOS bootup process. Chapter 3 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you enter Setup. Settings are accelerated. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Show Summary Information Show the summary information during the BIOS boot process. Settings: 6, 8, 10...
... end users try to run Setup. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Display Small Logo Show small energy star logo during BIOS bootup process. Display Full Screen Logo Show full screen logo during BIOS bootup process. Chapter 3 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you enter Setup. Settings are accelerated. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Show Summary Information Show the summary information during the BIOS boot process. Settings: 6, 8, 10...
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..., and 256MB AGP Mode (Internal) This mainboard supports the AGP 4x interface. The aperture is used for video purposes. AGP Aperture Size AGP Mode (Internal) CPU to AGP for optimizing the chipset functions. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can transfer video data at 1066MB/s and is backward-compatible with the chipset. AGP 4x can be allocated to PCI POST Write Select Display Device Panel Type CPU Direct Access FB Phoenix - Host...
..., and 256MB AGP Mode (Internal) This mainboard supports the AGP 4x interface. The aperture is used for video purposes. AGP Aperture Size AGP Mode (Internal) CPU to AGP for optimizing the chipset functions. AGP Aperture Size This setting controls how much memory space can transfer video data at 1066MB/s and is backward-compatible with the chipset. AGP 4x can be allocated to PCI POST Write Select Display Device Panel Type CPU Direct Access FB Phoenix - Host...
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... VIA OnChip LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI Slot] [32M] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Menu Level USB Keyboard Support Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Fast IR Fast IR IRQ Fast IR DMA [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] --- : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for the internal video controller. Enabled enables IDE controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard...
... VIA OnChip LAN [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [PCI Slot] [32M] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Menu Level USB Keyboard Support Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Fast IR Fast IR IRQ Fast IR DMA [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] --- : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help Onboard IDE Channel 1/2 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for the internal video controller. Enabled enables IDE controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard...
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...) controller will be enabled; Settings: Auto and Disabled VIA OnChip LAN This setting allows you want to use other controller cards to connect to an audio device. Settings: 3, 4 Fast IR DMA Set this field to choose the DMA channel. If the device is enabled. If the device is disabled. if not, it is enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Onboard Lan Boot ROM Enable Onboard Lan Boot ROM for DOS and Windows. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Fast IR IRQ Set this field to reserve an IRQ for the Fast IR port.
...) controller will be enabled; Settings: Auto and Disabled VIA OnChip LAN This setting allows you want to use other controller cards to connect to an audio device. Settings: 3, 4 Fast IR DMA Set this field to choose the DMA channel. If the device is enabled. If the device is disabled. if not, it is enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Onboard Lan Boot ROM Enable Onboard Lan Boot ROM for DOS and Windows. Settings: Enabled and Disabled Fast IR IRQ Set this field to reserve an IRQ for the Fast IR port.
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..., power is supplied only to select how the BIOS put the system in power saving mode. S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is lost and hardware maintains all system context. Phoenix - Settings: Enabled and Disabled ACPI Suspend Type Set the power saving mode for ACPI function. Depends on OS to select S1 or S3. 3-17 Settings are powered off except memory. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type HDD Power Down Power Management Timer Video Off Option Power Off...
..., power is supplied only to select how the BIOS put the system in power saving mode. S3/Suspend To RAM (STR) is lost and hardware maintains all system context. Phoenix - Settings: Enabled and Disabled ACPI Suspend Type Set the power saving mode for ACPI function. Depends on OS to select S1 or S3. 3-17 Settings are powered off except memory. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type HDD Power Down Power Management Timer Video Off Option Power Off...
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... field Disabled. Settings: No and Yes Reset Configuration Data Normally, you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help PNP OS Installed When set to the default settings. Select Enabled to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for USB [No] [Disabled] [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
... field Disabled. Settings: No and Yes Reset Configuration Data Normally, you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help PNP OS Installed When set to the default settings. Select Enabled to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for USB [No] [Disabled] [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level...
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... Help Menu Level Spread Spectrum [Disabled] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. However, if your system becomes less stable, you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original modules. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock DRAM Timing...
... Help Menu Level Spread Spectrum [Disabled] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General F7: Optimized Defaults Help DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. However, if your system becomes less stable, you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original modules. AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency / Voltage Control DRAM Clock DRAM Timing...
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... Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility), AGP VxD Driver (provides service routines to your VGA driver and interface directly to hardware, providing fast graphical access), IRQ Routing Miniport Driver (sets the system's PCI IRQ routing sequence) and VIA INF Driver (enables the VIA Power Management function). • VIA Graphics Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA graphic chip. • VIA Audio Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA audio chip. • VIA USB 2.0 Driver: Enhance VIA USB 2.0 ports. • VIA LAN Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA LAN chip. • VIA FIR Driver: Support...
... Hard Disk Drives and ensures IDE device compatibility), AGP VxD Driver (provides service routines to your VGA driver and interface directly to hardware, providing fast graphical access), IRQ Routing Miniport Driver (sets the system's PCI IRQ routing sequence) and VIA INF Driver (enables the VIA Power Management function). • VIA Graphics Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA graphic chip. • VIA Audio Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA audio chip. • VIA USB 2.0 Driver: Enhance VIA USB 2.0 ports. • VIA LAN Driver: Enhance the onboard VIA LAN chip. • VIA FIR Driver: Support...
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... options. November 15, 2006 - 1 - The VIA EPIA ML-Series is compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is available in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with four USB 2.0 ports, as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of Mini-ITX chassis as well as one PCI slot for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA...
... options. November 15, 2006 - 1 - The VIA EPIA ML-Series is compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is available in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with four USB 2.0 ports, as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of Mini-ITX chassis as well as one PCI slot for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA...
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... mouse port - 1 PS2 keyboard port - 1 Parallel - 1 RJ-45 LAN port Back Panel I /O Connectors - Mini-ITX (4 layer) - 17 cm x 17 cm * The specification is subject to 1GB memory size VGA - November 15, 2006 - 3 - EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications VIA EPIA ML Specifications Processor - VIA VT8235 South Bridge System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket - Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP Graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connectors Onboard LAN - non-condensing) Form Factor - Version 1.31 CPU/Sys FAN/Fan...
... mouse port - 1 PS2 keyboard port - 1 Parallel - 1 RJ-45 LAN port Back Panel I /O Connectors - Mini-ITX (4 layer) - 17 cm x 17 cm * The specification is subject to 1GB memory size VGA - November 15, 2006 - 3 - EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications VIA EPIA ML Specifications Processor - VIA VT8235 South Bridge System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket - Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP Graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connectors Onboard LAN - non-condensing) Form Factor - Version 1.31 CPU/Sys FAN/Fan...