EPOX EP-MVP4G User manual

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Manual Revision 6.0
September 17, 1999
EP-MVP4GEP-MVP4G
EP-MVP4GEP-MVP4G
EP-MVP4G
ISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGPISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP
ISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGPISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP
ISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP
VGA PCI Audio, PCI IDE and SuperVGA PCI Audio, PCI IDE and Super
VGA PCI Audio, PCI IDE and SuperVGA PCI Audio, PCI IDE and Super
VGA PCI Audio, PCI IDE and Super
Multi-I/OMulti-I/O
Multi-I/OMulti-I/O
Multi-I/O

EP-MVP4G
User Notice
No part of this product, including the product and software may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form without the express written permission of EPoX Computer
Company (hereinafter referred to as EPoX) except for documentation kept by the
purchaser for backup purposes.
We provide this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or
implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of
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business or for indirect, special incidental, or consequential damages of any kind,
even if EPoX has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any
defect or error in the manual or product. EPoX may revise this manual from time
to time without notice. For updated BIOS, drivers, or product release information
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Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only.
Product names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks
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number are both printed on the mainboard itself.
Handling Procedures
Static electricity can severely damage your equipment. Handle the EP-MVP4G
and any other device in your system with extreme care and avoid unnecessary
contact with system components on the mainboard. Always work on an antistatic
surface to avoid possible damage to the mainboard from static discharge. Always
have the power supply unplugged and powered off when inserting and removing
devices within the computer chassis. EPoX assumes no responsibility for any
damage to the EP-MVP4G mainboard that results from failure to follow instruc-
tion or failure to observe safety precautions.
CAUTION
The EP-MVP4G mainboard is subject to
damage by static electricity. Always
observe the handling procedures.

EP-MVP4G
Technical Support Services
If you need additional information, help during installation or normal use of this
product, please contact your retailer. Your retailer will have the most current
information about your configuration. If your retailer cannot help, you may visit
our online technical support website and/or contact our support technicians at the
locations listed below.
Record your serial number before installing your EP-MVP4G mainboard. (The
serial number is located near the PCI slots at the edge of the board.)
EP-MVP4G serial number: _________________________________
Contacting Technical Support
EPoX technical support is working hard to answer all of your questions online.
From our website you can find answers to many common questions, drivers, BIOS
updates, tech notes, and important technical bulletins. If you are still unable to
locate the solution you are seeking, you always have the option to contact our
support technicians directly.
North American website (English language)
http://www.epox.com
[email protected]
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European website (Multi-language)
http://www.epox.nl
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Taiwan website (Chinese language)
http://www.epox.com.tw
[email protected]
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Thank you for using EPoX mainboards!
Copyright 1999 EPoX Computer Company. All rights reserved.

EP-MVP4G
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Components Checklist ................................... 1-1
Overview
Power-On/Off(Remote)................................. 1-2
SystemBlockDiagram ................................... 1-3
Section 2 Features
EP-MVP4G Features..................................... 2-1
Section 3 Installation
EP-MVP4G Detailed Layout ......................... 3-2
Easy Installation Procedure
Configure Jumpers......................................... 3-3
SystemMemoryConfiguration ...................... 3-5
Device Connectors ........................................ 3-8
ExternalModemRing-inPowerON and
Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO)........ 3-10
Section 4 Award BIOS Setup
BIOS Instructions .......................................... 4-1
Standard CMOS Setup .................................. 4-2
BIOS Features Setup ..................................... 4-3
ChipsetFeaturesSetup ................................... 4-8
PowerManagementSetup .............................. 4-11
PNP/PCIConfiguration .................................. 4-14
LoadSetupDefaults ....................................... 4-16
IntegratedPeripherals ..................................... 4-16
Sensor And CPU Speed Setup ....................... 4-20
Change Supervisor or User Password ............. 4-21
IDEHDDAutoDetection............................... 4-22
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EP-MVP4G
HDD Low Level Format ............................... 4-24
Save& Exit Setup .......................................... 4-24
ExitWithoutSaving......................................... 4-24
Appendix
Appendix A
Memory Map................................................. A-1
I/O Map......................................................... A-1
Timer&DMAChannelsMap......................... A-2
InterruptMap ................................................. A-2
RTC & CMOS RAM Map ............................ A-3
Appendix B
POST Codes ................................................. A-5
UnexpectedErrors ......................................... A-8
Appendix C
Load Setup Defaults ...................................... A-9
Appendix D
GHOST 5.1 Quick User’s Guide................... A-11

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IntroductionEP-MVP4G
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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Components Checklist
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üE. (1) COM Port Connector
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(1) AGP Drivers
(1) Audio Drivers
USER’S
MANUAL
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ATX
POWERSUPPLY
EP-MVP4G Board
Power-On/Off (Remote)
The EP-MVP4G has a single 20-pin connector for ATX power supplies. For ATX
power supplies that support the Remote On/Off feature, this should be connected to
the systems front panel for system Power On/Off button. The systems power On/
Off button should be a momentary button that is normally open.
The EP-MVP4G has been designed with “Soft Off" functions. You can turn Off the
system from one of two sources: The first is the front panel Power On/Off button,
and the other is the "Soft Off" function (coming from the NMC-5V4AX’s onboard
circuit controller) that can be controlled by the operating system. Windows 95/98 will
control this when the user clicks that they are ready to Shutdown the system.
Case (chassis) Power
ON/OFF button
Figure 4: Simple ATX Power
ON/OFF Controller
J3
FDD1
J2
1
5
1 5
JP1
1
SOCKET 7
1

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Figure 5: System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram
PAC
PCI Bridge
and memory
controller
VT82C501
VT82C686A
I/O Bridge
socket 7
Processor
100/66 MHz
100/66 MHz
USB 0, 1 USB 2, 3
AC97
CODEC
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CRT

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FeaturesEP-MVP4G
Page 2-1
Section 2
FEATURES
EP-MVP4G Features:
•Intel Pentium®Processor, Pentium Processor with MMX technology, AMD
K5/K6, Cyrix 6x86L/6x86MX & idt C6 operating at 133 ~ 450 MHz with
321 ZIF socket 7 provides scalability to accept faster Processors in the
future.
•Designed with VIA MVP4 AGPset.
•Supports up to 768 Mega of DRAM (minimum of 16 MB) on board, You can
use 168-pin DIMM x 3. It will automatically detect Extended Data Output
(EDO) DRAM at 66MHz only or Synchronous DRAM memory (SDRAM) at
66MHz or 100MHz (please see Section 3-2).
•Supports (1) 16 bit ISA slots, (4) 32 bit PCI slots, (1)AMR and provides
(2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of supporting PIO
Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33/66 devices. The EP-MVP4G supports (2) PCI
Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which reduces
configuration confusion when plugging in PCI card(s).
•Supports ATAPI (e.g. CD-ROM) devices on both Primary and Secondary IDE
interfaces.
•Designed with lntegrated Multi I/O: (1) floppy port, (1) parallel port (EPP,
ECP), and (2) serial ports (16550 Fast UART).
Note: Japanese “Floppy 3 mode” is also supported
•Features Award Plug & Play BIOS. With Flash Memory you can always
upgrade to the current BIOS as they are released.
•EP-MVP4G utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protection
and longer battery life.
•Software power-down when using Windows®95/98.
•Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem,
allows system to be turned on remotely).

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• Resume by Alarm - Allows your system to turn on at a preselected time.
•Supports CPU Hardware sleep and SMM (System Management Mode).
• Supports Keyboard power ON function (KBPO).
• SupportsUSDM software to offer motherboard variousstatus.
• Supports the CPU and Chassis fan Auto stop in sleep mode.
• Built-in WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector.
• Built-inSoundBlaster/DirectSoundAC97Audio.
• Built-inAGP2D/3DGraphicsAccelerator.

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Section 3
INSTALLATION

Installation EP-MVP4G
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Figure 1
EP-MVP4G Detailed Layout
PCI Slot #2
PCI Slot #3
PCI Slot #4
AMR
Battery
VIA
VT8501
VIA
VT82C686A
COM 1
USB
VGA
Parallel Port
USB 1
(Top)
Mouse
(Top)
USB 0
(Bottom)
PS/2 Keyboard
(Bottom)
IDE1
Secondary IDE
FDD1
Flash Memory
for BIOS
J7:WOL
Game Port
SOCKET 7
JP4
1
DIMM 3 Bank 2
DIMM 2 Bank 1 DIMM 1 Bank 0
CPU FAN
J4
ISA Slot #1
PCI Slot #1
JP3
POWER_ON/OFF
SPK
Power LED
RESET
J2
1
J3
IR CONN.
5
1
5
Chassis FAN
J6
JP1
1
COM2
USB CONN.
CD1
AUX1
ON
IDE2

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Easy Installation Procedure
The following must be completed before powering on your new system:
3-1. Configure Jumpers to match your hardware
3-2. Install memory chips
3-3. Device Connectors
3-4. External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON
Functions (KBPO)
Section 3-1
Configure Jumpers
We design this motherboard with the fewest jumpers to make your install fast and
easy.
The following will describe all of the jumpers that you are required to set before
moving on to step 3-2.
Note: The jumpers as depicted as shown (Figure 1) in their correct physi-
cal orientation.
JP4 Keyboard Power-ON function (refer to the section 3-4)
JP4 = 1-2 -
= 2-3 - Disabled(Default) Enabled
1
3
J7 WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector
Reserved for NIC (Network Interface Card) to
Wake the System.
JP1 = 1-2 - Run Mode (Default)
= 2-3 - Clear CMOS (momentarily)
JP1 CMOS Clear
1
3

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Section 3-2
System Memory Configuration
Memory Layout
The EP-MVP4G supports (3) 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module). The
DIMMs can be either EDO (Extended Data Out) or SDRAM (Synchronized
DRAM). The DIMMs may be installed using just one chip.
•We recommend using SDRAM DIMM can not mixing
with EDO DIMM modules.
• DIMM SDRAM may be 83MHz (-12ns), 100MHz (-10ns) or
125MHz (-8ns) bus speed.
• No Registered DIMM support.
Figure 2 and Table 1 show several possible memory configurations using
* SDRAM only supports 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM modules.
Table 1
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
Bank 0
Bank 1 -Synchronous
-EDO
DIMM 3
Bank 2
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DIMM Module Installation
Figure 3 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM
memory module.
DIMMs have 168-pins and two notches that will match with the onboard DIMM
socket. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a
90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 6) until it fits tightly into the
DIMM socket (figure 7).
Figure 3
CENTER KEY ZONE
(3.3 V DRAM)
LEFT KEY ZONE
(UNBUFFERED)

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Figure 4
DIMM Module clip before installation
Figure 5
DIMM Module clip after installation
To remove the DIMM module simply press down both of the white clips on either
side and the module will be released from the socket.

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Section 3-3
Device Connectors
Please install the motherboard into the chassis.
Now that your motherboard is installed you are ready to connect all your connections
(figure 6).
J4: CPU Fan Power
• A plug-in for the CPU Fan Power
J6: Chassis Fan Power
• A plug-in for the chassis Fan Power
J7: WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector
PW1: ATX Power Connector
• 20-pin power connector
J2,J3:Chassis Panel Connector
• Power_LED, Speaker, Reset, Sleep, Turbo LED and HDD LED
IDE1:Primary IDE Connector
IDE2:Secondary IDE Connector
FDD1:Floppy Controller Connector
CD1: MITSUMI CD-ROM Audio_in
AUX1: Extra CD Audio Connector
COM2: RS232 COM2 Commector
USB CONN.: The third and fourth USB port (cable optional)
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
COM1 VGA1
parallel port
Speaker
Joystick/Midi port
USB port
Line_in
MIC
Figure 6