Acorp 6VIA90A User manual

Chapter 1 Introduction / 1
Introduction
How This Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1 Introduction : Manual information and checklist.
Chapter 2 Features : Information and Specifications con-
cerning this mainboard.
Chapter 3 Installation : Instructions on setting up the board.
The mainboard is a high-performance mainboard based on the ad-
vanced Socket 370 microprocessor, the VGA, Audio , PCI Bus and
the VIA 694X chipset.
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Chapter 1

2 / Chapter 1 Introduction
Package Checklist
Please check that your package is complete . If you discover any item
damaged or missing , please contact with your retailer immediately.
The 6VIA90A mainboard.
The USB2 conector with bracket (option).
1 x IDE UDMA66 ribbon cable.
1 x floppy ribbon cable.
CD drivers and utilities.
This user's Manual .

Chapter 2 Features / 3
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Chapter 2
Features
Features of the 6VIA90A Mainboard
VIA 694X chipset supports 66/100/133MHz FSB, UltraDMA66
AGP4X.
Supports Intel's processor designed for socket 370 and package in PPGA/
FCPGA.
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Integrated H/W monitor compensation engine.
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support "Touch Button Wake up" for soft power on/off and sus-
pendmodemultifunction.(option)

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
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support Resume by Ring through Modem.
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Use 168-Pin DIMM modules (supprts Intel PC100/133-com-
pliant SDRAMs) x3 .
5x PCI Bus slots, and 1 x AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slots.
1 x ISA Bus slots.
All 5 PCI slots support Master mode.
System BIOS support 4 IDE harddisk drivers that don't need de-
vice driver for S/W application.
PCI Bus master IDE interface on board with two connectors sup-
port 4 IDE devices in 2 channel, the PCI IDE Controller supports
PIO Mode 0 to Mode 4, Bus master IDE DMA Mode 2 and Ultra
DMA 66MB
Support PS/2™ mouse Connector.
System BIOS supports LS-120, ZIP driver firmware and Green
feature function, Plug and Play Flash ROM.
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AC'97 DAC built into the audio CODEC reduces noise to
improve audio quality and performance for a SNR (singal
to noise ratio) of +90dB. These features greatly improve
voice synthesis and recognition. If more quality is required,
an optional on-board Cyrstal PCI audio improves audio
quality beyond software audio.
Support Software Virus Warning in BIOS
Support ACPI functionStatic Electricity Precautions

Chapter 3 Installation / 5
Installation
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Chapter 3
Jumper
Jumper Refer to pages
JBAT1 - CMOS Clear 10
BSEL0-1 - CPU Type selection 15
JCK1-4 - CPU bus frequency selection 16
J2 - AMR Type Selection 17
J3, J4 - Onboard AC'97 Selection 17
FAN1 - FAN Connector 21
FAN2 - FAN Connector 21
J6 - IrDA Connector 22
WOL1 - Lan Card Wake Up 26

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Expansion Slot 

Refer to pages
PCI SLOT 1,2,3,4,5 -32bits PCI SLOT 19
ISA SLOT 1 -16bits ISA SLOT 19
AMR SLOT - Audio Modem Riser Slot 19
Connectors Refer to pages
PS1 - PS/2 Mouse port (UP) 20
PS1 - PS/2 AT
(mini DIM) Keyboard port (DOWN) 20
COM1 - COM 1 serial port 20
COM2 - COM 2 serial port 20
USB - Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 20
USB2 - Universal Serial BUS Ports 3 & 4 20
PRINT - Parallel port 20
FDC - FLOPPY connector 20
IDE1 - Primary IDE connector 21
IDE2 - Secondary IDE connector 21
PANEL1 - HDD LED 23
PANEL1 - SMI Switch 23
PANEL1 - Reset Switch 24
PANEL1 - Speaker Connector 24
PANEL1 - Power LED 24
PW1 - ATX Power Connector 24
PANEL1 - ATX Power switch 24
CD_IN1 - Audio Connector 25
CD_IN2 - Audio Connector 25

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The 6VIA90A Mainboard Layout
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mouse
Printer
PANEL1 J6
FAN1
BSE1
JBAT1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
JVI02

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The 6VIA90A Mainboard Layout
System Installation Setup
Before using your computer, you must finish the following steps:
1. Set jumpers on mainboard
2. Install SDRAM module.
3. Install the Processor.
4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power supply.
5. Install Add on Cards.
6. Setup the BIOS software.
Static Electricity Precaution
Keep the mainboard and other system components in their anti-
static packaging until you are ready to install them.
Do all preparative work on a static-free surface with the main
board components facing up.
Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
Wear an Anti-static wrist strap.
Hold the system components, boards or cards by its edges only.
Be careful not to touch any of IC chips, circuitry, contacts or
connections, especially gold contacts on the mainboard.

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Jumper Settings
Jumpers
The several hardware setting are made through the use of jumper
caps to connect jumper pins (Jxx) on the mainboard. See " Map of the
mainboard" for locations of jumpers.
The jumper settings will be described numerically such as [----], [1-2],
[2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1 & 2, and connect pins 2 & 3
respectively. Pin 1 for our mainboard is always on top one or on the
left when holding the mainboard with the keyboard away from
yourself. "P1" is written besides pin 1 on jumper with three pins. The
jumpers will also be shown graphically such as to connect pin
1&2 and to connect 2&3. Jumpers with two pins will be shown
as for Short (on )and for Open (off).For manufacturing
simplicity may be sharing pins from other groups. Use the diagrams
in this manual instead of following the pin layout on the board. Set-
tings with two jumper numbers require that both jumpers be moved
together. To connect the pin, simply place a plastic jumper cap over
the two pins as diagrammed.

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Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM - JBAT1 :
The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To
clear the RTC data:
(1)Turn off your computer, (2) Move this jumper to "2-3Pin Clear
Data", (3) Move the jumper back to "Default", (4) Turn on your
computer, (5) Hold down <Delete > during bootup and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter user Preferences.
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mous e
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PAN E L1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
P1
P1
JBAT1 CMOS Clear
1-2 (default) Normal
2-3 Clear CMOS

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System Memory ( DIMM Module)
This 6VIA90A main board supports three 168 pin DIMM of 16 MB,
32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB ,256MB to form a memory size between 16MB
to 256MB.
The DRAM can be either Intel PC133-compliant SDRAMs.
Install memory in any or all Banks in Combination:
Bank Memory module
DIMM 1 16MB,32MB,64MB,128MB,256MB
( Bank 0-1 ) 168 pin,3.3v SDRAM / EDO RAM
DIMM 2 16MB,32MB,64MB,128MB,256MB
( Bank 2-3 ) 168 pin 3.3v,SDRAM / EDO RAM
DIMM 3 16MB,32MB,64MB,128MB,256MB
( Bank 4-5 ) 168 pin 3.3v,SDRAM / EDO RAM
Total System Memory(Max 768MB)
Note :


At the time this user's manual was written, 256MB
DIMM's are only available as double-sided registered
memory (128Mbit cells). Using 2x2x2x SDRAM can
greatly improve the onboard graphics' performance.


The motherboard operates at 100MHz, therefore PC100-
compliant modules must be used because of the strict
timing issues involved under this speed.

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DIMM Memory Installation
Insert the module (s) as shown. Because the number pins are differ-
ent on either side of the breaks,the module will only fit in the orienta-
tion as shown. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin contacts
on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.
USB
COM1
VGA
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mouse
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PAN EL 1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
168 Pin DIMM Socket
88 pins 60 pins 20 pins

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The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory module must
be 3.3v Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM or SDRAM. You can
identify the type of DIMM module by the illustration below:
168 Pin DRAM DIMM Notch Key Definitions
The notch on the DIMM module will shift between left, center, or
right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type to be
inserted into the DIMM slot on the Mainboard. You must ask your
retailer for Specifications before purchasing.
Four clock signals are supported on this mainboard
RFU Unbuffered
Buffered
5.0V Reserved
3.3V
DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position

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CPU Installation
The motherboard provides a ZIF socket 370. The CPU that came with
the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent over-
heating . If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn on
your system.
To install a CPU , first turn off your system and remove its cover.
Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways
away from the socket then upwards to a 90-degree right angle. Insert
the CPU with the correct orientation shown . The notched corner
should point towards the end of lever. Because the CPU has a corner
pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation
as shown.
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mouse
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PANEL1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
Notch

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CPU Type Selection -BSEL0, BSEL1
Current PCI bus is limited to 33MHz, socket370 Celeron proces-
sors limited to 66MHz, and SDRAM limited to the DIMM type 66/
100/133MHz. Other settings are for experienced users only.
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mouse
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PA NE L 1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
BSEL0 BSEL1
Auto detected b CPU
100Mhz Run 133Mhz
(test onl )
66Mhz Run 100Mhz
(test onl )
66MHz ONLY
BSEL1
BSEL0
BSEL1
BSEL0
BSEL1
BSEL0
BSEL1
BSEL0

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USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: Mouse
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PA NE L 1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
CPU External (Bus) Frequency Selection -JCK4, JCK3, JCK2,
JCK1
The JCK1~4 jumpers is used to set PCI and CPU external bus clock.
NOTE:
Most of the CPU frequency are locked by the manufacturer.
This motherboard is able to auto-detect the CPU frequency.
CLK PCI JCK1 JCK2 JCK3 JCK4
133.3 33.3 1111
12431 111
15 37.5 1 1 1
1435 11
153511 1
11 36.7 1 1
115 38.3 1 1
12 4 1
1 33.3 111
133.3 44.43 1 1
112 37.3 1 1
1 3 34.3 1
66.8 33.4 1 1
83.3 41.7 1
75 37.5 1
124 41.3
1:1-2 (SHORT)
0:2-3 (SHORT)

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Onboard AC'97 Function Selection : J3, J4
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: M o u s e
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PA N EL 1 J6
JBAT1
JVI0 2
J2
ON Primar
OFF Secondar
P1
P1
Audio/Modem Riser (AMR) Function Selection :
J3/J4
OFF Disabled
ON Enabled
P1
J3
J4
P1
J3
J4

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Clearance Requirements
To maintain proper airflow once the processor is installed on the
mainboard, the processor and fan heatsink require certain space
clearances. The clearance above the processor must be at least 0.3
inches. The clearance on at least 3 of 4 sides of the processor and fan
heatsink must be at least 0.2 inches. All cables (for Floppy drive,Hard
drive,CD-ROM,and so on) must be routed clear of the processor and
its airspace.
Fan Exhaust
The processor must be kept cool by using a processor with heatsink
and fan attached . The temperature of the air filled with the fan/heatsink
cannot exceed 45 OC(113 OF ) . The ambient or room temperature must
be below 37 OC ( 99 OF) .

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EXTERNAL CONNECTORS
Both Ribbon cable and Connectors on board are with direction signs
to avoid that user insert wrong direction. The ribbon cables should
always be connected with the red stripe on the pin 1 of side of the
connector.
PS/2 Keyboard
(6-pin Female) Serial Port(9-pin Male)
COM1 COM2 SPEAKER MIC
LINE IN
PS/2 Mouse
Parallel (Printer) Port
(25-pin Female)
MIDI/(GAME) Port
(15-pin Female)
USB
COM1
COM2
AMR SLOT
AGP1
JACK1
JACK2
JACK3
B: K/B
T: M o u s e
Printer
FAN1
BSE1
JCK1
JCK2
JCK3
JCK4
WOL1 FAN2
GAME1
BIOS
ISA SLOT1
VIA
VIA
PCI SLOT2
PCI SLOT1
PCI SLOT3
PCI SLOT4
PCI SLOT5
BSE0
J4
J3
J2
PANEL1 J6
JBAT1
JVI02
1
2
5
3
4
3
Floppy
Driver Connec-
tor
6
10
FAN
Connector
7
IR Port
9
CD Audio
Connector
13
Wake On
LAN
12
USB2
ATX Power
Connector
11
5
IDE Connec-
tor
8
PANEL1

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1. PS/2 AT Keyboard port
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug
(mini DIN) . This connector will not allow standard at AT size
(large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter
on standard AT keyboards.
2. PS/2 Mouse port
This system will direct IRQ12 to PS/2 mouse.
3. Serial Port COM 1 and COM 2 port
The COM1/2 serial ports can be used for pointing devices or
other serial devices. See "Onboard Serial Port" in chipset Feature
Setup of the BIOS SOFTWARE.
NOTE:
Serial {D-type 9pin (F) } must be connected to the se-
rial port.
4. Parallel Printer port
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through "
Onboard Parallel Port" in Chipset. Feature Setup of the BIOS
SOFTWARE.
5. Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
6. Floppy drive connector
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two
plus on the other end to the floppy drives.
7. FAN1 , FAN2 CPU Cooling Fan (FAN1,2)
These connectors support cooling fans of 500mAmp
(6Watt) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink
fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s)
instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan