VIA Technologies P4PB ULTRA-URL User manual

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VIA Mainboard
User’s Manual
P4PB ULTRA-URL
Version 1.0 - - August 30th, 2002
P/N 99-51-011011

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Copyright
Copyright by VIA Technologies Inc. (“VIA”). No part of this manual may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form without express written
authorization from VIA.
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Data protection
All data should be backed-up prior to the installation of any drive unit or
storage peripheral. VIA will not be responsible for any loss of data resulting
from the use, disuse or misuse of this or any other VIA product.
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manual. However, it is possible that it may contain technical inaccuracies
or typographical or other errors. VIA will assume no liability for any
inaccuracy found in this publication, nor for damages, direct, indirect,
incidental, consequential or otherwise, that may result from such an
inaccuracy, including without limitation loss of data or profits.
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kind, express or implied, including without limitation implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
The information provided in this manual is subject to change without
notice. VIA reserves the right to alter product designs, layouts or drivers
without notification.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

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TRADEMARKS
All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Windows 95/98/98SE/2000/XP and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft.
Netware is a registered trademark of Novell.
Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
NOTE
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/
220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or
module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening. Doing so could cause damage or
electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
* The power cord or plug is damaged
* Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
* The equipment has been exposed to moisture
* The equipment does not work well or does not work according to
the User’s Manual.
* The equipment has dropped or damaged
* The equipment has been visably damaged
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F),
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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• 1 x Floppy Ribbon Cable
• 2 x ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
• 1 x 4-Port USB 2.0/1.1 Module
• 1 x SPDIF Bracket
• 1 x I/O Bracket
• 1 x Driver Utilities CD
• 1 x Smart Media Reader
Box Contents
• 1 x VIA Mainboard
• 1 x User’s Manual
• 1 x Quick Installation Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1. Specifications ..................... 1-1
MainboardSpecifications .................................................. 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................ 1-4
Connectors Guide ............................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2. Installation.......................... 2-1
CPUInstallation ................................................................ 2-2
CPU Installation ............................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed.............................................................. 2-3
CPU Fan Installation ........................................................ 2-3
MemoryInstallation ........................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Installation .................................................. 2-6
Power Supply ................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR ....................... 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: AUX12V ........................... 2-7
Back Panel ....................................................................... 2-8
Mouse Connector: JMS1 .................................................. 2-8
Keyboard Connector: JKB1 ............................................. 2-8
USB Port Connectors....................................................... 2-9
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ......................................... 2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 & COM 2.................... 2-10
MIDI/Game Connector .................................................. 2-10
Audio Port Connectors ................................................... 2-10
Connectors ..................................................................... 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD ................................ 2-11
IrDA Infrared Module Connector: SIR ........................... 2-11
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................... 2-12
IDE RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4.......................... 2-13
CD-In Connector: CD_IN ............................................. 2-14
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN ................................. 2-14

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Modem-In Connector: Modem_IN ................................. 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU/SYS FAN ......................... 2-15
Case Connectors: F_PANEL ........................................... 2-15
SPDIF Connector: SPDIF_Header ................................. 2-17
USB pin-header: USB3~10 ............................................. 2-18
Wake-On LAN Connector: WOL ................................... 2-18
Wake-On Ring Connector: WOR .................................... 2-19
Secure Digital and Memory Stick Connectors: SD/MS ... 2-19
PC Smart Card Reader: SCR .......................................... 2-20
Jumpers.......................................................................... 2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLEAR_CMOS ........................... 2-21
Audio Codec Auto Detect Jumper: OB_CODEC ............ 2-22
CPU FSB Setting Jumper: FSBJP .................................. 2-22
Onboard Audio Jumper: Audio_Enable ........................... 2-23
Onboard Front Audio Jupper: F_Audio ........................... 2-23
Slots............................................................................... 2-24
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ............................ 2-24
PCI Slots ......................................................................... 2-24
CNR (Communication Network Riser) ........................... 2-24
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ....................................... 2-25
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................ 3-1
Entering Setup.................................................................. 3-2
Control Keys.................................................................... 3-2
Getting 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

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PNP/PCI Configurations ................................................ 3-22
PC Health Status ............................................................ 3-24
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................ 3-25
Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................. 3-28
Load Optimized Defaults ............................................... 3-29
Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................... 3-30
Save & Exit Setup.......................................................... 3-32
Exit Without Saving ....................................................... 3-33
Chapter 4. Software Setup ................... 4-1
Driver Utilities CD Content ............................................. 4-2
Getting Started .................................................................. 4-2
Running the Driver Utilities CD ........................................ 4-2
CD Content ....................................................................... 4-2
Appendix ............................................. A-1
Introduction to RAID ...................................................... A-1
RAID 0 ........................................................................... A-1
RAID 1 ........................................................................... A-1
Getting Started ................................................................ A-2
Installing the Hard Drives............................................... A-2
Creating Your Disk Array ............................................... A-3
Creating an Array for Performance ................................. A-4
Creating a Security Array With New Drives .................. A-4
Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive . A-5

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Specifications
Specifications
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The VIA P4PB ULTRA mainboard is based
around the VIA Apollo P4X400 chipset, which brings
support for high-performance DDR SDRAM to the
Intel®Pentium® 4 platform. VIA’s advanced V-Link
controller brings optimal system efficiency by effec-
tively doubling bandwidth between the chipset’s north
and south bridges. Designed for the latest 478-pin
Pentium®4 processors, these ATX sized mainboards
are the perfect choice for Pentium 4 based high- per-
formance PCs, servers and workstations.
This chapter includes the following sections:
Mainboard Specifications 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Connectors Guide 1-5

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Chapter 1
CPU
•Supports Intel®Pentium®4 Willamette / Northwood and Celeron®proces-
sors in the 478 pin package
•Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.2GHz , 2.
26GHz, 2.4GHz, 2.53GHz and upwards
Chipset
•VIA Apollo P4X400 chipset (VT8754 & VT8235)
- Supports Intel®Pentium®4 processors with 400MHz (100MHz QDR)
and 533MHz (133MHz QDR) CPU Front Side Bus (FSB)
- AGP v2.0 / v3.0 compliant with 4x / 8x (1.5V) transfer mode
- High Bandwidth V-Link 533 MB/s 8-bit Client controller
- Integrated Hardware Sound Blaster/Direct Sound AC’97 audio
- Ultra DMA 66 / 100 / 133 master mode PCI EIDE controller
- ACPI 1.0B and APM 1.2 compliant
Main Memory
•3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
• Supports up to 3GB of 2.5V DDR333 / 400 (limited) SDRAM (PC3200 /
PC2700 / PC2100 / PC1600) with ECC
Slots
• 1 x AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x / 8x (1.5V) slot
• 6 x PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (supports 3.3v / 5v PCI bus interface)
• 1 x CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
Onboard IDE
• Integrated IDE controller provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Mas-
ter and Ultra DMA 66 / 100 / 133 operation modes
• Can connect up to two channels for four IDE devices
Mainboard Specifications

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Specifications
• Integrated Promise PDC20276 RAID IDE controller, allowing up to 4 ex-
tra IDE hard disk drives connection.
Onboard Peripherals
• 1 floppy port supports 2 x FDD
• 2 x serial ports (COM 1 + COM 2)
• 1 x SPP/EPP/ECP mode compliant parallel port
• 2 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (plus 4 pin-headers for up to 8 USB 2.0 additional
connections)
• 1 x CIR connector
• 1 x IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR
• 1 x MIDI/Game port
• 2 x RAID connectors
• 1 x Smart Card Reader connector
• 1 x Secure digital connector
• 1 x Memory Stick connector
• 1 x RJ45 NIC port
Audio
• C-Media CMI8738 6-channel controller
• 1 x SPDIF header connector for addtional SPDIF bracket
BIOS
• Award Plug & Play BIOS
• Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your
mainboard specifications
Dimension
• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5cm x 24.5cm
Mounting
• 9 mounting holes

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Chapter 1
Mainboard Layout
VIA P4PB ULTRA Mainboard
Top: Mouse
Bottom: Keyboard
Top: Parallel port
Bottom: COM 1/COM 2
Top: Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
Bottom: USB ports
Top: RJ45
CD_IN
Modem_IN
AUX_IN
Audio_Enable
SPDIF
Socket478
400
BATT
S D
M S
SCR
USB3-6_DISABLE
OB_Codec USB 5/6 USB 3/4
IDE 4
IDE 3
F-PANEL
USB9/10
USB 7/8
CLEAR_CMOS
RAID_DISABLE
SYS Fan
CNR Slot
WOL WOR
BIOS
CIR
SIR
IDE 2
CPU Fan
ATXPWR
FSBJP
AUX12V
F_Audio
IDE 1 FDD
PCI Slot 1
AGP Slot
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 6

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Specifications
Connectors Guide
Connectors Function Reference
ATXPWR ATX 20-pin power connector See p. 2-7
AUX12V ATX 12V power connector See p. 2-7
JMS1 Mouse connector See p. 2-8
JKB1 Keyboard connector See p. 2-8
USB Port Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-9
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-9
COM 1 & COM 2 Serial port connectors See p. 2-10
MIDI/Game Connector Connecting to joystick or game pad See p. 2-10
Audio Port Connectors Line-Out/Line-In/Mic-In See p. 2-10
RJ45 NIC Port Port for connecting to LAN port See p. 2-10
FDD Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-11
IR & CIR IrDA Infrared Module connector See p. 2-11
IDE 1 & IDE 2 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-12
IDE 3 & IDE 4 Promise RAID IDE connectors See p. 2-13
CD_IN CD-In connector See p. 2-14
AUX_IN AUX Line-In connector See p. 2-14
Modem_IN Modem-In connector See p. 2-14
CPUFAN/SYSFAN Fan Power connectors See p. 2-15
F_PANEL Case connectors See p. 2-15
SPDIF SPDIF bracket connectors See p. 2-17
USB 3~10 USB pin-header connectors See p. 2-18
WOL Wake-On LAN connector See p. 2-18
WOR Wake-On Ring connector See p. 2-19
SD/MS Secure Digital/Memory Stick connector See p. 2-19
SCR PC Smart Card Reader connector See p. 2-20
CLEAR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-21
OB_CODEC Audio Codec Auto Detect jumper See p. 2-22
FSBJP CPU FSB Setting Jumper See p. 2-22
Audio_Enable Onboard Audio jumper See p. 2-23
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP card See p. 2-24
PCI Slots Connecting to PCI cards See p. 2-24
CNR Slot Connecting to CNR card See p. 2-24

Installation
2-1
Installation
This chapter provides you with information
about hardware setup procedures. While installing
the mainboard, carefully hold the components and
closely follow the installation procedures. Some
components may be damaged if they are installed
incorrectly.
It is recommended to use a grounded wrist
strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity can damage some components.
This chapter contains the following sections:
CPU Installation 2-2
Memory Installation 2-5
Power Supply 2-7
Back Panel 2-8
Connectors 2-11
Jumpers 2-21
Slots 2-24
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Chapter 2
2-2
CPU Installation
The mainboard supports the Intel®Pentium®4 Willamette/Northwood and
Celeron®processors in the 478 pin package (PGA478). When installing the
CPU, ensure the CPU has a large-size heatsink and a cooling fan attached
on the top to prevent overheating. If the heatsink and cooling fan are not
included with the CPU, contact your dealer to purchase and install them be-
fore turning on the computer.
CPU Installation
Overheating will cause serious damage to the CPU
and system. Ensure the cooling fan and heatsink work
properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the dot/cut edge. The
dot/cut edge should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the cor-
rect orientation.
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
then close the lever shut to
complete the installation.

Installation
2-3
CPU Fan Installation
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, ther-
mal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you
MUST attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow
the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
CPU Core Speed
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 18
then CPU core speed = CPU Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 18
= 1.8GHz
2. Position the heatsink and fan onto the re-
tention mechanism.
1. Locate the CPU and its retention mecha-
nism on the mainboard.
Retention mechanism
Overclocking
This mainboard is designed to support overclocking. However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnor-
mal settings, before overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond
product specifications is not recommended. We do not guarantee
the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or operation
beyond product specifications.
WARNING!

Chapter 2
2-4
5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the
mainboard.
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan firmly until its four clips become
wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to secure the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE
direction.

Installation
2-5
The mainboard provides 3 sockets for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM modules
with 6 memory banks. To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must
be installed.
You can install PC1600/PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM modules on
the DDR DIMM sockets (DDR 1~3).
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but
doubles the rate of transfer by transfering data twice per cycle. This is achieved
by transfering data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock. Conven-
tional SDRAM only uses the rising edge of the clock to transfer data. There-
fore, conventional SDRAM is called SDR (Single Data Rate) SDRAM. DDR
SDRAM uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and
requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used
by SDR SDRAM. DDR SDRAM is also known as SDRAM-II, DDR DRAM
and DSDRAM (Double-Speed DRAM). Three types of DDR are available
currently: PC1600, PC2100 & PC2700. PC1600 DDR SDRAM running at
100MHz will produce about 1.6GB/s memory bandwidth. PC2100 running at
133MHz will produce 2.1GB/s memory bandwidth. PC2700 running at
166MHz will produce 2.66GB/s memory bandwidth. PC3200 running at
200MHz will produce 3.13GB/s memory bandwidth. High memory band-
width makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations
and servers.
Memory Installation
DDR DIMM Sockets
(DDR 1~3)
Socket 478
400
D1 D2 D3

Chapter 2
2-6
DDR Module Installation
You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM mod-
ules into the DDR DIMM sockets, depending on your requirements. Differ-
ing from SDR DIMM, DDR DIMM modules have only one notch on the
center of the module. The number of pins on either side of the breaks are also
different. The memory modules will only fit if placed in the correct orientation.
Module with ECC function is supported by P4PB ULTRA mainboard.
You can install DDR SDRAM modules in any of the following combinations:
Socket M em ory M odule Total M em ory
Socket 1
(Bank 0 & Bank 1)
64M B, 128M B,
256M B, 512M B, 1GB
64M B~1G B
Socket 2
(Bank 2 & Bank 3)
64M B, 128M B,
256M B, 512M B, 1GB
64M B~1G B
Socket 3
(Bank 4 & Bank 5)
64M B, 128M B,
256M B, 512M B, 1GB
64M B~1G B
M axim um System M emory Supported 64M B~3GB
1. The DDR DIMM module has only one notch on the center.
2. Insert the DDR module vertically into the DDR DIMM socket. Make sure
the notch is correctly aligned.
3. The plastic clips at sides of the DIMM socket will automatically close shut.
Notch
Note: DDR400 is strongly recommended to install in socket 3 or 2. For more
information, please visit VPSD website - http://www.viavpsd.com/ .

Installation
2-7
Power Supply
The mainboard requires an ATX power supply for powering the system. Be-
fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo-
nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR
This connector is for the ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power
supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply are inserted in the correct
orientation and the pins are properly aligned. Then, push down the plugs firmly
into the connector.
ATX 12V Power Connector: AUX12V
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
ATXPWR Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
312V
412V
AUX12V Pin
AUX12V
13
24
ATXPWR
20
10
111
Socket 478
400