EPOX EP-MVP4M User manual

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Manual Revision 1.0
May 10, 1999
EP-MVP4MEP-MVP4M
EP-MVP4MEP-MVP4M
EP-MVP4M
ISAISA
ISAISA
ISA/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP
/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP/PCI Mainboard with Onboard AGP
/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-MVP4M
Technical Support Services
If you need additional information, help during installation or normal use of
this product, please contact your retailer. If your retailer can not help, you
may E-Mail us with any questions at the following address [email protected]
Record your serial number before installing your EP-MVP4M mainboard.
(the serial number is located near the ISA slots at the edge of the board)
EP-MVP4M serial number:
__________________________
BIOS Upgrades
Please use either our Web Site or BBS for current BIOS Upgrades.
Internet Access
http://www.epox.com
http://www.epox.com.tw
[email protected]
[email protected]
Modem Access
31-182-618451 (The Netherlands)
You can access this number via a Hayes-compatible modem with a 2,
400 to 28,800 baud rate. The following setup format is required:
8 Data Bits, No Parity, 1 Stop Bit.
If your modem is unable to connect at higher baud rates, try connecting
at 2,400 baud before contacting Technical Support.
Thank you for using EPoX mainboards!
© Copyright 1997 EPoX Computer Company. All rights reserved.

EP-MVP4M
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 by any means without the express written permission of
EPoX Computer Company (hereinafter referred to as EPoX) except documenta-
tion kept by the purchaser for backup purposes.
EPoX provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or
implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall EPoX be
liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of
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 review this manual from time
to time without notice. For updated BIOS, drivers, or product release information
you may visit EPoX’s home page at: http://www.epox.com
Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only.
Product names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks
or copyrights of their respective companies.
The product name and revision number are both printed on the mainboard
itself.
Handling Procedures
Static electricity can severely damage your equipment. Handle the EP-
MVP4M and any other device in your system with care and avoid unneccessary
contact with system components on the mainboard.
Always work on an antistatic surface to avoid possible damage to the motherboard
from static discharge.
We assume no responsibility for any damage to the EP-MVP4M mainboard that
results from failure to follow installation instructions or failure to observe safety
precautions.
CAUTION
The EP-MVP4M mainboard is subject to
damage by static electricity. Always
observe the handling procedures.

EP-MVP4M
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Components Checklist ................................... 1-1
Overview
EP-MVP4M Form-factor............................... 1-2
I/O Shield Connector..................................... 1-3
Power-On/Off (Remote)................................ 1-3
System Block Diagram .................................. 1-4
Section 2 Features
EP-MVP4M Features .................................... 2-1
Section 3 Installation
EP-MVP4M Detailed Layout ........................ 3-1
Easy Installation Procedure
Configure DIP Switch ................................... 3-3
SystemMemoryConfiguration ...................... 3-5
Device Connectors ........................................ 3-8
Section 4 Award BIOS Setup
BIOS Instructions .......................................... 4-1
Standard CMOS Setup .................................. 4-2
BIOS Features Setup ..................................... 4-3
Chipset Features Setup .................................. 4-8
Power Management Setup ............................. 4-11
PNP/PCI Configuration ................................. 4-14
Load Setup Defaults ...................................... 4-16
Integrated Peripherals ................................... 4-16
Sensor and CPU Speed Setup........................ 4-20
Change Supervisor or User Password........... 4-22

EP-MVP4M
IDE HDD Auto Detection.............................. 4-23
HDD Low Level Format ............................... 4-25
Save & Exit Setup ......................................... 4-25
Exit Without Saving ....................................... 4-25
Section 5 Appendix
Appendix A
Memory Map................................................. A-1
I/O Map......................................................... A-1
Timer & DMA Channels Map ....................... A-2
Interrupt Map................................................. A-2
RTC & CMOS RAM Map............................. A-3
Appendix B
POST Codes.................................................. A-5
Unexpected Errors......................................... A-8
Appendix C
Load Setup Defaults ...................................... A-9
Appendix D
Sound Driver Quick Installation Guide ......... A-11
AGP Driver Quick Installation Guide ........... A-13

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IntroductionEP-MVP4M
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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Components Checklist
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üA. (1) One mainboard
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üB. (1) One user’s manual
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üü
üC. (1) Floppy ribbon cable
üü
üü
üD. (1) IDE ribbon cables
üü
üü
üE. (1) COM Port Connector
üü
üü
üF. (1) Ultra_DMA IDE driver diskette
(1) AGP Drivers
(1) AudioDrivers
USER’S
MANUAL
EP-MVP4M
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EP-MVP4M Form Factor
The EP-MVP4M is designed with MicroATX form factor - the new industry
standard of chassis. The MicroATX form factor is essentially a Baby-AT base-
board rotated 90 degrees within the chassis enclosure and a new mounting
configuration for the power supply. With these changes the processor is relocated
away from the expansion slots, allowing them all to hold full length add-in cards.
MicroATX defines a double height aperture to the rear of the chassis which can be
used to host a wide range of onboard I/O. Only the size and position of this
aperture is defined, allowing PC manufacturers to add new I/O features (e.g.; TV
input, TV output, joystick, modem, LAN, etc.) to systems. This will help systems
integrators differentiate their products in the marketplace, and better meet your
needs.
• Smaller size promotes a smaller system size.
• I/O shield does not need to be retooled in an ATX 2.01 or later. Mainboard
could be used in an ATX 2.01-compliant.
• A smaller power supply cam be used. High integration on mainboard reduces
the system costs.
Fulllength
slots
Expandable I/O
5 1/4"
Bay
3 1/2"
Bay
Figure 2: Summary of Micro ATX chassis features
CPU located near
Power Supply
Singlechassis
fan for
system
Micro
ATX
Power
Supply
ATX power
connector
Floppy / IDE
connectors
close to
peripheral
bays

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Case (chassis) Power
ON/OFF button
ATX
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 4: Simple ATX Power
ON/OFF Controller
Power-On/Off (Remote)
The EP-MVP4M 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-MVP4M 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 EP-MVP4M’s
onboard circuit controller) that can be controlled by the operating system.
Windows 95 will control this when the user clicks that they are ready to Shutdown
the system.
I/O Shield Connector
The EP-MVP4M is equipped with an I/O back panel.Please use the appropriate I/O
shield (figure 3).
J3
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
COM1 VGA1
parallel port
Speaker
Joystick/Midi
USB port
Line_in
MIC
Figure 3

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

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Section 2
FEATURES
EP-MVP4M Features:
• Intel Pentium®Processor, Pentium Processor with MMX technology,
AMD K5/K6, Cyrix 6x86L/6x86MX & idt C6 operating at 133 ~ 500
MHz with 321 ZIF socket 7 provides scalability to accept faster
Processors in the future.
• Designed with VIA MVP4 AGPset.
• Supports up to 512 Mega of DRAM (minimum of 16 MB) on board,
You can use 168-pin DIMM x 2. (please see Section 3-2).
• Supports (1) 16 bit ISA slots, (3) 32 bit PCI slots, (1) AMR Slot and provides
(2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of supporting
PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33/66 devices. The EP-MVP4M supports (3)
PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which re-
duces 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. (http://www.epox.com
please visit our Technical Support section for the latest updates)
• EP-MVP4M utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental
protection and longer battery life.
• Software power-down when using Windows®95/98.

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• Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem,
allows system to be turned on remotely.
• Resume by Alarm - Allows your system to turn on at a preselected time.
• Supports CPU Hardware sleep and SMM (System Management Mode).
• Supports USDM software to offer motherboard various status.
• Supports the CPU and Chassis fan Auto stop in sleep mode.
• Built-in WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector.
• Built-in Sound Blaster/DirectSound AC97 Audio.
• Built-in AGP 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator.

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Section 3
INSTALLATION

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Figure 1
EP-MVP4M Detailed Layout

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Easy Installation Procedure
The following must be completed before powering on your new system:
3-1. Configure Jumpers
3-2. System Memory Configuration
3-3. Device Connectors
Section 3-1
Configure Jumpers
We design this motherboard with the two DIP Switch to make your install fast and
easy.
Note: The DIP Switch as depicted as shown (Figure 1) in their correct
physical orientation.
1WS UPC erocV
1234 5
NOV1.2
NOV2.2
NOV4.2
NOV8.2
NONOV9.2
NONOV2.3
2WS suB
kcolC
1234
NOzHM66
NOzHM57
NONOzHM38
NONOzHM09
NONOzHM59
NONONOzHM001
NONONOzHM501
NONONOzHM511
2WS UPC
reilpitluM
566
NOX2
NONOX5.2
NOX3
X5.3
NONOX4
NONONOX5.4
NONOX5
NOX5.5
SW1: CPU Vcore Voltage Selection
SW2: CPU Speed Selection

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* Reserved
CPU Type SW2 CPU
Bus
Clock
CPU
Multiplier
Pentium/MMX
AMD K5/K6
IDT-C6
Cyrix /IBM
6x86MX/MII 1234567
166MHz PR200 ON ON ON 66MHz
2.5X
PR233 ON ON ON 75MHz
PR266 ON ON ON ON 83MHz
PR300 ON ON ON ON 95MHz
250MHz PR366 ON ON ON ON ON 100MHz
200MHz PR266 ON ON 66MHz
3X
PR300 ON ON 75MHz
250MHz PR333 ON ON ON 83MHz
PR400 ON ON ON 95MHz
300MHz *PR433 ON ON ON ON 100MHz
233MHz PR300 ON 66MHz
3.5X
PR333 ON 75MHz
*PR400 ON ON 83MHz
333MHz *PR466 ON ON 95MHz
350MHz *PR500 ON ON ON 100MHz
266MHz *PR333 ON ON ON 66MHz
4X
*PR400 ON ON ON 75MHz
333MHz *PR466 ON ON ON ON 83MHz
380MHz *PR533 ON ON ON ON 95MHz
400MHz *PR550 ON ON ON ON ON 100MHz
300MHz ON ON ON ON 66MHz 4.5X
450MHz ON ON ON ON ON ON 100MHz
333MHz ON ON ON 66MHz
5X475MHz ON ON ON ON 95MHz
*500MHz ON ON ON ON ON 100MHz
366MHz ON ON 66MHz 5.5X
*550MHz ON ON ON ON 100MHz
JP1 Clear COMS
1-2 : 1-2 Normal(default)
2-3 : Clear CMOS
J7
WOL (Wakup On Lan) Connector
Reserved for NIC (Network Interface Card) to
Wake the System.

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Section 3-2
System Memory Configuration
Memory Layout
The EP-MVP4M supports (2) 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, 128, 256MB DIMM modules.
Table 1
yromeMlatoT 1MMID )0knaB( 2MMID )1knaB(
BM652= mumixaM
*MARDS/ODE ,BM46,BM23,BM61,BM8 1XBM652,BM821 enoN
BM215= mumixaM
*MARDS/ODE ,BM46,BM23,BM61,BM8 1XBM652,BM821 *MARDS/ODE ,BM46,BM23,BM61,BM8 1XBM652,BM821
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
Bank 0
Bank 1 -Synchronous
-EDO
Figure 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 4) until it
fits tightly into the DIMM socket (figure 5).
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).
J2,J3: Chassis Panel Connector
• Power_LED, Speaker, Reset, Power_ON/OFF, Turbo LED and
HDD LED, IR Connector
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
JP1: CMOS Clear
AUX1: AUX Audio_in
CD1: CD-ROM Audio_in
COM2: RS232 COM2 Connector
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector
FDD1: Floppy Controller Connector
PW1: ATX Power Connector
• 20-pin power connector
USB Conn.: The second and third USB port (Cable optional)
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
COM1 VGA1
parallel port
Speaker
Joystick/Midi
USB port
Line_in
MIC
Figure 6