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VIA Technologies EPIA-5000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX User Manual

VIA Technologies EPIA-5000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX
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Version 1.0
March 21, 2002
VIA
User’s Manual
VIA EPIA
Mini-ITX Mainboard
P/N 99-51-010061
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VIA Technologies EPIA-5000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVIA Technologies
ModelEPIA-5000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard Specifications

Mainboard Technical Specifications

Details CPU, chipset, graphics, audio, memory, IDE, LAN, USB, TV-Out, and I/O ports.

VIA EPIA Mainboard Component Layout

Diagram illustrating the placement of components and connectors on the mainboard.

Mainboard Components and Functions

Reference table detailing each component and its specific function.

VIA EPIA Mainboard Installation Guide

CPU Installation and Cooling

Instructions for installing VIA Eden or C3 processors and connecting CPU fans.

SDRAM Memory Module Installation

Procedure for installing SDRAM modules and available configurations.

ATX Power Supply Connection

Guide for connecting the ATX 20-pin power supply connector to the mainboard.

Back Panel Connector Identification

Description and identification of all connectors on the mainboard's back panel.

Internal Motherboard Connectors Guide

Details on IDE connectors, front panel connectors, and other internal headers.

Mainboard Jumper Settings

Configuration options for jumpers like Clear CMOS, Host Frequency, and Auto Reboot.

PCI Expansion Slots

Information on using the PCI expansion slots on the mainboard.

PCI Interrupt Request (IRQ) Routing

Explanation of IRQ assignments for PCI slots and LAN.

VIA EPIA Mainboard BIOS Setup Configuration

How to Enter BIOS Setup

Procedure for accessing the BIOS setup utility upon system startup.

BIOS Setup Navigation Keys

Explanation of keyboard controls used for navigating and interacting within the BIOS setup.

BIOS Setup Help Information

How to access help screens for understanding BIOS options and navigation.

BIOS Main Menu Structure

Overview of the main BIOS setup menu categories and options.

Configuring Standard CMOS Settings

Settings for date, time, HDD parameters, and bootup behavior.

Advanced BIOS Feature Settings

Configuration options for virus warning, cache, boot order, and power management.

Advanced Chipset Configuration

Settings for memory, AGP, and PCI bus control to optimize chipset performance.

Onboard Peripherals Configuration

Settings for onboard IDE, AC97 audio, LAN, and serial/parallel ports.

System Power Management Settings

Configuration of ACPI, suspend modes, and wake-up events for power saving.

Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI Bus Configuration

Settings for PnP OS installation, IRQ, and DMA resource allocation.

Monitoring System Health Status

Displays current status of CPU, fans, voltages, and system warnings.

Restoring Fail-Safe BIOS Defaults

Loads default BIOS settings for maximum system stability.

Restoring Optimized BIOS Defaults

Loads default BIOS settings for optimal system performance.

Setting BIOS Supervisor and User Passwords

Procedure for setting up BIOS passwords to protect system configuration.

Saving BIOS Changes and Exiting

Instructions for saving modified BIOS settings and exiting the setup.

Exiting BIOS Setup Without Saving

How to abandon BIOS configuration changes and exit the setup.

VIA EPIA Mainboard Software and Driver Installation

Installing VIA Apollo PLE133 Chipset Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing the VIA 4in1 chipset drivers for Windows.

Installing VIA PLE133 Integrated VGA Driver

Procedure for installing the graphics driver for the onboard VGA.

Installing VIA Audio Driver

Instructions for installing the onboard audio driver.

Installing VIA Network Driver

Guide for installing the network adapter driver for Windows.

Installing VIA Fast InfraRed Driver

Procedure for installing the driver for the onboard Fast InfraRed controller.

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