Operating Guide EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard January 15, 2007 Version 1.01
Table of Contents Table of Contents... i VIA EPIA-PE Overview... 1 VIA EPIA-PE Layout... 2 VIA EPIA-PE Specifications... 3 VIA EPIA-PE Processor SKUs... 4 VIA C3 Processor Overview... 5 VIA EPIA-PE I/O Back Panel Layout... 6 VIA EPIA-PE Board Dimensions... 7 VIA EPIA-PE Height Distribution... 8 Power Consumption... 9 VIA EPIA-PE 10000... 9 Power Specifications... 11 VIA EPIA-PE Microsoft and Linux Driver Support... 12 MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT... 12 LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT... 12 Contact... 13 January 15, 2007 - i - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Overview The VIA EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact native x86 platform optimized for today's demanding embedded and productivity applications. The mainboard is based on the VIA C3 EBGA processor featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 video decoding accelerator. Its integrated VIA UniChrome AGP graphics provide rich digital media performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR 266MHz DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by support of 2-Channel AC 97 Codec, the VIA EPIA-PE delivers the increased performance levels required by today s embedded digital media applications. The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity features four USB 2.0 ports (and the ability to support up to 2 more USB ports using the available onboard pin headers), one COM port (and three COM pin headers), one FIR pin header, and two 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA-PE also has one PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA-PE is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA EPIA-PE is fully compatible with Microsoft and Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations. January 15, 2007-1 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Layout January 15, 2007-2 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Specifications Model Name Processor Chipset System Memory VGA Expansion Slots Onboard IDE Onboard LAN Onboard Audio Onboard I/O Connectors Back Panel I/O BIOS Operating System System Monitoring & Management Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Form Factor * The specification is subject to change without prior notice. - EPIA PE10000 - VIA C3 EBGA 1.0GHz Processor - VIA CLE266 North Bridge - VT8235M South Bridge - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket - Up to 1GB Memory Size - Integrated VIA UniChrome TM AGP graphics with MPEG-2 Decoding Acceleration - 1 PCI Slot - 2 UltraDMA 133/100/66 Pin Connectors - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PHY - VIA VT6106S 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller - VIA VT1612A 2-Channel AC 97 Codec - 1 USB pin connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports - 1 Digital I/O pin connector - 1 SM bus pin connector - 1 Wake-On-LAN (WOL) pin connector - 1 Front-panel audio pin connector for MIC-in and Line-out - 3 Serial port pin connectors for COM2/3/4 (COM3/4 are 5V/12V selectable) - 1 CIR pin connector (switchable for KB/MS) - 1 FIR pin connector - 3 Fan pin connectors for CPU, Power and System fans - 1 LVDS module connector (an add-on card is required) - ATX Power Connector - 1 PS2 mouse port - 1 PS2 keyboard port - 1 Parallel port - 1 Serial port - 1 VGA port - 2 RJ-45 LAN ports - 4 USB 2.0 ports - 3 Audio jacks: Line-Out, Line-In and Mic-In - Award BIOS, LPC 4/8Mbit flash memory - Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe - CPU temperature reading, CPU voltage monitoring - Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on, Watch Dog Timer, Fan control - System power management, AC power failure recovery - 0 ~ 50-0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing) - Mini-ITX (6 layers) - 17cm x 17cm January 15, 2007-3 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Processor SKUs The VIA EPIA-PE is available with the following CPU options: 1.0 GHz VIA C3 Processor January 15, 2007-4 - Version 1.01
VIA C3 Processor Overview The VIA CLE266 is designed to enable high quality digital video streaming and DVD playback in a new generation of fanless, small form factor PCs and IA devices. The VIA CLE266 features the embedded VIA UniChrome AGP MPEG-2 video decoding acceleration, DDR 266MHz support, motion compensation and dual-display support to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience. The VIA VT8235M provides outstanding connectivity features including USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN and UltraDMA 66/100/133. January 15, 2007-5 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE I/O Back Panel Layout The EPIA-PE s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports all the standard legacy x86 connectivity options as well as PS2 Mouse port, PS2 Keyboard port, VGA port, COM port, two RJ45 LAN ports, four USB 2.0 ports and three audio jacks. January 15, 2007-6 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Board Dimensions January 15, 2007-7 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Height Distribution January 15, 2007-8 - Version 1.01
Power Consumption Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA-PE running with VIA C3 1.0 GHz EBGA processor. The following tables are a comprehensive breakdown of the EPIA- PE platform s voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications. VIA EPIA-PE 10000 A. Playing DVD Power DVD 5.0 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.281 1.922 6.306 Main Board +5V 5.076 2.781 14.116 Main Board 5VSB 5.046 0.331 1.670 Main Board +12V 12.281 0.181 2.223 Main Board Power Consumption 24.316 B. Playing MP3 Media Player Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.291 1.842 6.062 Main Board +5V 5.085 2.974 15.123 Main Board 5VSB 5.063 0.238 1.205 Main Board +12V 12.317 0.184 2.266 Main Board Power Consumption 24.656 C. Running Network Application Files Copy (VT6103) Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.300 1.773 5.851 Main Board +5V 5.114 1.927 9.855 Main Board 5VSB 5.078 0.061 0.310 Main Board +12V 12.232 0.192 2.349 Main Board Power Consumption 18.364 D. Running Network Application Files Copy (VT6106) Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.301 1.779 5.872 Main Board +5V 5.117 1.909 9.768 Main Board 5VSB 5.709 0.050 0.254 Main Board +12V 12.232 0.192 2.349 Main Board Power Consumption 18.243 January 15, 2007-9 - Version 1.01
E. Idle Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.300 1.752 5.782 Main Board +5V 5.120 1.593 8.156 Main Board 5VSB 5.086 0.033 0.168 Main Board +12V 11.922 0.207 2.468 Main Board Power Consumption 16.573 F. Run C.C. Winstone 2004 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 3.284 1.789 5.875 Main Board +5V 5.073 3.331 16.898 Main Board 5VSB 5.043 0.351 1.770 Main Board +12V 12.297 0.181 2.226 Main Board Power Consumption 26.769 G. S3 Mode Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts Main Board +3.3V 0.000 0.000 0.000 Main Board +5V 0.000 0.000 0.000 Main Board 5VSB 5.103 0.215 1.097 Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000 Main Board Power Consumption 1.097 January 15, 2007-10 - Version 1.01
Power Specifications The EPIA-PE utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA-PE platform s ultra low power requirements a 90 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 1 +3V 11 +3V 2 +3V 12-12V 3 Gnd 13 Gnd 4 +5V 14 PWR_ON- 5 Gnd 15 Gnd 6 +5V 16 Gnd 7 Gnd 17 Gnd 8 PWR_GD 18 NC 9 5V_SB 19 +5V 10 +12V 20 +5V Note: NC = no connection January 15, 2007-11 - Version 1.01
VIA EPIA-PE Microsoft and Linux Driver Support Microsoft Driver Support VIA EPIA-PE offers full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems. For standard operating systems, Windows 2000/XP latest drivers downloads can be found in the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, Windows CE.NET and XP Embedded related driver supports can be found in the VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com. Linux Driver Support VIA EPIA-PE mainboards have a very high degree of support under Linux. Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: Drivers provided by VIA Using a driver built into a distribution package Visiting VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com for latest updates on a monthly basis Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture project for integrated audio) For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other code and resources may also be made available. You can submit a request either through the Developers portal on VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs. Note: EPIA PE shares the same CD driver as EPIA PD. January 15, 2007-12 - Version 1.01
Contact For more information on the VIA EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard contact your sales representative or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com USA 440 Mission Court, Suite 220 Fremont, CA 94539 Tel: (510) 683 3300 Fax: (510) 687 4654 Email: vpsd_sales@viatech.com Germany Mottmann Strasse 12 53842 Troisdorf-Oberlar Tel: 2241 397780 Fax: 2241 3977819 Email: sales@via-tech.de Taiwan 1F, No. 531, Chung Cheng Road Hsin Tien, Taipei 231 Tel: (02) 2218 5452 Fax: (02) 2218 5453 Email: mkt@via.com.tw China 6F, DAscom Tower 9 Shangdi East Road Haidian District Beijing, 100085 Tel: 10 6296 3088 Fax: 10 6297 2929 Email: vpsdbj@viatech.com.cn January 15, 2007-13 - Version 1.01