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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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 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 personal expense.
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The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
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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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Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or
electrical shock.
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 has not worked well or you cannot get it work
according to User's Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a
storage temperature above 60oC (140oF). The equipment may be damaged.
Caution:
Caution:
Caution:Caution:
Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.
Do not reuse, recharge, or reheat an old battery.
Do not attempt to force open the battery.
Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.
Discard used batteries according to local regulations.
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Running the Driver Utilities CD...................................................................... 67
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PECIFICATIONS
The ultra-compact and highly integrated VIA EPIA-N700 uses the NanoITX mainboard form-factor developed by VIA Technologies, Inc. as part
of the company’s open industry-wide total connectivity initiative. The
mainboard enables the creation of an exciting new generation of small,
ergonomic, innovative and affordable embedded systems. Through a
high level of integration, the Nano-ITX occupy 50% of the size of a MiniATX mainboard form factor. The mainboard comes with a VIA C7
NanoBGA2 Processor, boasting of ultra-low power consumption, cool
and quiet operation.
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Mainboard Specifications
Mainboard Specifications
Mainboard SpecificationsMainboard Specifications
CPU
CPU
CPUCPU
•VIA C7 1.5GHz NanoBGA2 processor
Chipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
•VIA VX800 advanced all-in-one system processor
Graphics
Graphics
GraphicsGraphics
•Integrated VIA Chrome9™ HC Integrated Graphics 3D/2D and
Unified Video Decoding Accelerator
Audio
Audio
AudioAudio
•VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio Codec
Memory
Memory
MemoryMemory
•1 x DDR2 667/533 SODIMM slot (up to 2 GB)
Expansion Slot
Expansion Slot
Expansion SlotExpansion Slot
•1 x MiniPCI slot
IDE
IDE
IDEIDE
•1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 pin header
LAN
LAN
LANLAN
•1 x VIA VT6130 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O Connectors
Onboard I/O ConnectorsOnboard I/O Connectors
• 1 x USB pin header for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Dual-channel LVDS panel connector
• 1 x Backlight control connector for inverter power and
brightness control
• 1 x CF (Compact Flash) type I connector (shared with IDE)
• 1 x KB/MS pin header
• 3 x Serial port header (RS-232) with one 5V/12V select jumper
• 1 x Digital I/O pin header
• 1 x SPI pin header
• 1 x Front Panel pin header
• 1 x Front-audio pin header
• 1 x SMBus pin header
• 2 x SATA port connectors
• 2 x Fan connectors for CPU and System fans
• 1 x System temperature reading pin header
• 2 x +5V Power header for 2.5” SATA HDD
• 1 x +12V Power connector
• 1 x Power mode select connector (AT, ATX)
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Back Panel I/O Ports
Back Panel I/O Ports
Back Panel I/O PortsBack Panel I/O Ports
• 1 x Serial port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN port
• 1 x VGA port
• 2 x USB 2.0 ports
BIOS
BIOS
BIOSBIOS
•Award BIOS with SPI 4/8Mbit flash memory capacity
Form Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
• Nano-ITX
• 12cm X 12cm
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Mainboard Layout
Mainboard Layout
Mainboard LayoutMainboard Layout
(Top View)
(Bottom View)
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Back Panel Layout
Back Panel LayoutBack Panel Layout
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NSTALLATION
This chapter provides you with information about hardware installation
procedures. It is recommended to use a grounded wrist strap before
handling computer components. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can
damage some components.
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CPU
CPUCPU
The VIA EPIA-N700 mainboard is packaged with a standard VIA C7 1.5
GHz NanoBGA2 processor. The processor requires a heatsink with fan to
provide sufficient cooling.
CPU Fan and System Fan: CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN
The CPU_FAN (CPU fan) and SYS_FAN (system fan) run on +12V and
maintain system cooling. When connecting the wire to the connectors,
always be aware that the red wire (positive wire) should be connected to
the +12V. The black wire is Ground and should always be connected to
GND.
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 F_IO2
2 +12V
3 GND
Pin
Pin Signal
PinPin
1 F_IO1
2 +12V
3 GND
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Memory Slot: DDR2 SODIMM SDRAM
The VIA EPIA-N700 mainboard provide one 200-pin SODIMM slot for
DDR2 667/533 SDRAM memory modules and supports memory sizes up
to 2GB.
DDR2 SDRAM Module Installation Procedures
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1Step 1
Locate the SODIMM slot in the mainboard.
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2Step 2
Align the notch on the SODIMM with the memory slot.
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3Step 3
Inset the SODIMM module at a 45 degree angle.
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4Step 4
Then push the SODIMM down until it snaps into the locking mechanism.
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Available DDR2 SDRAM Configurations
Refer to the table below for available DDR2 SDRAM configurations on
the mainboard.
Slot
Slot Module Size
SlotSlot
SODIMM 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB 64MB - 2GB
Maximum supported system memory 2GB
Module Size Total
Module SizeModule Size
Total
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Power Connectors
Power Connectors
Power ConnectorsPower Connectors
The VIA EPIA-N700 mainboard supports a 4-pin ATX power connector
for the system power input. Before inserting the power supply connector,
always make sure that all components are installed correctly to ensure
that no damage will be caused.
ATX 4-Pin Power Connector: DC12V
To connect the power supply, make sure the power plug is inserted in
the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the
plug firmly into the connector.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 GND
2 GND
3 DC_12V
4 DC_12V
SATA Power: S-Power
The mainboard supports two 3-pin SATA power connectors for SATA
power cable. Plug the SATA power cable into the SATA power connector.
Make sure the power plug is inserted in the proper orientation.
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Pinnnn Signal
Signal
PiPi
SignalSignal
1 GND
2 +5V
3 +5V
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External CMOS Battery Connector: BAT1
The mainboard comes with external CMOS battery connector. This 2-pin
connector used to connect the external cable battery.
Pin
Pin Signal
Signal
PinPin
SignalSignal
1 A3V (+3.0V)
2 GND
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Back Panel Ports
Back Back
The back panel has the following ports:
Panel Ports
Panel PortsPanel Ports
VGA Port
The VGA port allows you to connect any analog VGA monitor.
COM (Serial) Port
The 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
USB Ports
Two standard USB 2.0 ports are provided on the back panel. These ports
are used to connect the USB2.0 devices.
RJ-45 LAN Port
The board provides a standard RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet). This port allows
the connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
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Signal
SignalSignal
Signal
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PinPin
Pin
Signal
SignalSignal
Signal
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Connectors
Connectors
ConnectorsConnectors
IDE Connector: IDE
The mainboard has an Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 controller. You can
connect up to two IDE devices in any combination.
If two drives are connected to a single cable, the jumper on the second
drive must be set to slave mode. Refer to the drive documentation
supplied by the vendor for the jumper settings.
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Port 1
Port 2
Port 2Port 2
Port 2
SATA Ports
These next generation connectors support the thin SATA cables for
primary internal storage devices. The current SATA interface allows up to
300MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with
133 MB/s (UltraDMA).
USB Pin Connector: USB 2/3
The mainboard provides 2 USB ports and one USB pin header (allowing
up to two additional USB 2.0 ports). Therefore mainboard can support
up to four USB 2.0 ports. These ports can be used to connect highspeed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3
players, printers, modem and the like.