VIA Mainboard EPIA CL10000, EPIA CL6000 Operating Manuallines

Operating Guidelines

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VIA EPIA CL-Series Mini-ITX

Mainboard Operation

Guidelines

Contents

• Overview

• Layout

• Specifications

• Processor SKUs

• CLE266 Chipset Overview

• I/O Back Panel Layout

• Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes

• Noise Levels Data

• DVD Playback Tests

• Power Consumption Data

• Compatible Chassis

• Power Specifications

• Linux & Microsoft Driver Support

• Contact

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EPIA CL-Series Overview

The VIA EPIA CL-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact x86 dual LAN
platform with unprecedented expandability and versatility for today’s ever-growing
need of networking applications. The VIA EPIA CL features more connectivity options
than any other EPIA mainboard opening up a vast range of applications in the home,
office, public places, and commercial LANs. Measuring a mere 17 x 17 cm, the VIA
EPIA CL-series enables space and power saving systems with minimal moving parts
making it ultra reliable for 24/7 operation in a once-on-always-on network
environment.

The VIA EPIA CL-series is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating
systems and is available in a variety of configurations, including the fanless VIA
Eden™ ESP processor for silent system designs and the highly efficient VIA C3™
processor for more demanding multimedia applications.

The mainboard is based on the VIA CLE266 chipset featuring an embedded hardware
MPEG-2 decoder and integrated VIA 2D/3D graphics for rich digital media
performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM and the high
data transfer speeds of ATA-133, the VIA EPIA CL-series delivers the increased
performance levels required by today’s commercial digital video and audio
applications.

The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with up to six USB 2.0
connections, as well as four COM ports and two 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports for
extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA CL-series also offers support for a
number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, has one PCI slot for expandability options,
The VIA EPIA CL-series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as
FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.

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VIA EPIA CL-Series Layout

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VIA EPIA CL-Series Specifications

Processor

- VIA C3™/ VIA Eden™ ESP processor

Chipset - VIA CLE266 North Bridge

- VIA VT8235 South Bridge

System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket

- Up to 1GB memory size

Back Panel I/O - 2 RJ-45 LAN port

- 1 PS2 mouse port

- 1 PS2 keyboard port

- 1 Parallel port

- 1 Serial port

- 4 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 VGA port

- 3 Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in

Onboar

d I/O

Connectors

-

1 USB connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

- Front-panel audio connectors (mic-in and line-out)

- CD Audio-in connector

- 1 Buzzer

- SIR connector

- CIR connector (Switchable for KB/MS)

- Wake-on-LAN

- CPU/Sys FAN/Fan 3

- System intrusion connector (Optional)

- 1 Connector for LVDS module (Optional)

- 3 COM port pin headers

VGA - Integrated VIA 2D/3D graphics with MPEG-2 decoder,

motion compensation and duo-view support

Expansion Slots - 1 PCI
Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connector

Onboard Floppy

-

1 x FDD Connector

Onboard LAN - VIA VT6105 LOM

- VT6103 10/100 Fast Ethernet Controller

Onboard Audio - VIA VT1612A2 channel AC’97 Codec
BIOS - Award BIOS

- 2/4Mbit flash memory

System
Monitoring &
Management

- CPU voltage monitoring

- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on ­System power management

- AC power failure recovery

Form Factor - Mini-ITX (4 layer)

- 17 cm x 17 cm

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VIA EPIA CL Processor SKUs

The VIA EPIA CL-Series is available in two different speed grades. The EPIA CL6000
utilizes VIA’s ultra low power Eden processor while the EPIA CL10000 utilizes the
robust VIA C3™ processor.

EPIA CL10000

CL8000

n

VIA C3™

Processor

n

1GHz and 800MHz

n

1.35v Operating

Voltage

n

128KB L1 Cache

& 64KB L2 Cache

n

MMX and 3DNow!

Suitable for fanless systems
with low heat and ultra low­power requirements

Suitable for compact
systems that run
multimedia applications

EPIA

CL6000

n

VIA Eden™
ESP 6000
Processor

n

633MHz

n

Fanless Operation

n

1.2v Operating

Voltage

n

128KB L1 Cache &
64KB L2 Cache

n

MMX and 3DNow!

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VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview

The VIA Apollo CLE266 Chipset 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 CLE266 features the embedded VIA 2D/3D MPEG-2 decoder,
DDR266 support, motion compensation and duo-view support to ensure a rich overall
entertainment experience. Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, IEEE
1394, TV Out, 10/100 LAN and ATA/133.

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VIA EPIA CL-Series I/O Back Panel Layout

The EPIA CL’s ultra compact 17cm by 17cm integrated design supports all the
standard legacy x86 connectivity options that include dual Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0.
Video connectivity options are supported through a VGA port, The COM port provides
connectivity to legacy devices such as bar code scanners.

Error!

PS/2 Mouse
Connector

Parallel Port

Dual 10/100
Ethernet

Audio Jacks / VIA
VT1612A 2 Channel
AC’ 97 Codec

VGA
Display

Connector

COM Port USB Ports