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VIA Technologies EPIA-EX15000G - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX, Epia EX Series, EPIA EX15000, EPIA EX10000E Operating Manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA EX-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard
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Table of Contents
VIA EPIA EX 1.0 GHZ ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
VIA EPIA EX 1.5 GHZ .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT...................................................................................................................................................... 14
LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA EX-Series 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 CX700M2 advanced all-in-one system processor featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and WMV9 video decoding accelerator. Its integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 2D/3D graphics provide rich digital media performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR2 533MHz SDRAM DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by support of 8-Channel High Definition Audio Codec for Smart 7.1 surround sound and SPDIF, the VIA EPIA EX-Series delivers the increased performance levels required by today’s embedded digital media applications.
The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity features two USB 2.0 ports (and the ability to support up to 2 more USB ports using the available onboard pin headers), a 1394 onboard pin header and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet port for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA EX-Series also has one PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA EX-Series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
The VIA EPIA EX-Series is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations.
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Layout
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Specifications
Model Name Processor
Chipset System Memory
- EPIA EX15000 - EPIA EX10000E
- VIA C7 1.5GHz NanoBGA2 processor
- VIA C7 1.0GHz NanoBGA2 processor
- VIA CX700M2 advanced all-in-one system processor
- 1 DDR2 533 DIMM socket
- Up to 1GB memory size
VGA
- Integrated VIA UniChromeTM Pro II 3D/2D AGP graphics with MPEG-2/4 and WMV9 video decoding acceleration
Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE
Onboard LAN
- 1 UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 connector
- 1 VIA VT6107 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
Or 1 VIA VT6122 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Optional)
Onboard Audio Onboard TV Out Onboard 1394 Onboard I/O
Connectors
- VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec
- VIA VT1625M HDTV Encoder
- VIA VT6307S IEEE 1394 Firewire
- 1 USB pin connector for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 1 1394 pin connector for 1 1394 port
- 1 Front-panel audio header for HP-out and MIC-in
- 1 Audio Line-in header
- 1 LPC header
- 1 LVDS connector to support 1-CH LVDS panel
- 1 TV out header for SCART and D-terminal
- 1 Video pin connector for VGA output, CCIR656/601 video input and
SMBUS
- 1 PS2 mouse/keyboard header
- 2 SATA connectors
- 2 Fan pin connectors for CPU and System fans
- 1 ATX power connector
Back Panel I/O
- 1 DVI connector
- 1 RJ45 with USB stack 2.0 connector
- 1 miniDIN for S-Video output
- 1 Triple RCA jack for composite video and stereo audio outputs
- 1 Triple RCA jack for component video output
- 1 S/PDIF coaxial connector
- 1 S/PDIF optical connector
BIOS
- Award BIOS
- LPC 4/8Mbit flash memory
Operating System System Monitoring &
Management
Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-layer)
* The specification is subject to change without prior notice.
Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on
- System power management, AC power failure recovery
0 ~ 50 °C
- 17 cm x 17 cm
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VIA EPIA EX Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA EX-Series is available in two speed grades as follows:
• 1.0 GHz VIA C7 NanoBGA2 Processor
• 1.5 GHz VIA C7 NanoBGA2 Processor
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VIA CX700M2 All-in-One System Processor Overview
The VIA CX700M2 All-in-One System Processor 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 CX700M2 MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and WMV9 video decoding acceleration, DDR2 533MHz support, motion compensation and dual-display support to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience. Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN and ATA/133.
features the embedded VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 2D/3D
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VIA EPIA EX-Series I/O Back Panel Layout
The EPIA EX’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports connectivity options including one DVI port, one RJ45 port, two USB 2.0 ports, one S-Video port, one optical SPDIF port, one coaxial SPDIF port, one set of composite audio/video outputs and one set of component video outputs.
In addition to the ports available on the back panel, the EPIA EX also supports a host of connectivity options through PS2 mouse/keyboard pin header, 1394 pin header, LPC pin header, USB 2.0 pin headers, video pin header (for VGA, CCIR656/601 and SMBus), TV-out pin header, LVDS connector, S-ATA connectors, and front audio jacks.
LAN
Component
Video Output
10.31
8.81
10.59
10.31
3.81
0.00
Coaxial
SPDIF
Optical SPDIF
DVI
S-Video
158.75
USB
Composite
Video Output
Composite
Audio Output
14.00
7.00
7.00
24.31
10.31
44.45
0.00
2.44
11.66
24.61
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52.43
80.14
97.59
116.10
130.10
144.10
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Board Dimensions
170.00
39.37
10.16
7.92
12
CX-700
CPU
1
33.02
14
165.10
170.00
6.17
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6.35
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Height Distribution
83.25
66.44
21.84
Height:29.2mm
24.34
13.04
21
1
14
Height:33mm
Height:34.5mm
DIMM (34.6mm)
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Else height: under 21mm
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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA EX running with VIA C7
1.0 GHz NanoBGA2 and VIA C7 1.5 GHz NanoBGA2 processors. The following tables are a comprehensive breakdown of the EPIA platform’s voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications.
VIA EPIA EX 1.0 GHz
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Main Board +3.3V 3.255 1.585 5.159
Main Board +5V 5.061 1.350 6.832
Main Board 5VSB 4.960 0.101 0.501
Main Board +12V 12.033 0.180 2.166
Main Board Power Consumption
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Main Board +3.3V 3.261 1.563 5.097
Main Board +5V 5.065 1.333 6.752
Main Board 5VSB 4.963 0.101 0.501
Main Board +12V 12.031 0.181 2.178
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy
Main Board +3.3V 3.260 1.555 5.069
Main Board +5V 5.077 0.974 4.945
Main Board 5VSB 4.964 0.101 0.501
Main Board +12V 12.020 0.180 2.164
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Idle
Main Board +3.3V 3.267 1.556 5.083
Main Board +5V 5.080 0.907 4.608
Main Board 5VSB 4.968 0.102 0.507
Main Board +12V 12.018 0.184 2.211
Main Board Power Consumption
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
14.658
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
14.527
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
12.679
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
12.409
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E. Run C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.260 1.555 5.069
Main Board +5V 5.077 0.974 4.945
Main Board 5VSB 4.964 0.101 0.501
Main Board +12V 12.020 0.180 2.164
Main Board Power Consumption
12.679
F. 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 4.980 0.124 0.618
Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Main Board Power Consumption
0.618
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VIA EPIA EX 1.5 GHz
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Main Board +3.3V 3.280 1.589 5.212
Main Board +5V 5.064 1.419 7.186
Main Board 5VSB 4.955 0.100 0.496
Main Board +12V 12.030 0.204 2.454
Main Board Power Consumption
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Main Board +3.3V 3.283 0.556 1.825
Main Board +5V 5.068 1.425 7.222
Main Board 5VSB 4.958 0.100 0.496
Main Board +12V 12.029 0.204 2.454
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy
Main Board +3.3V 3.284 1.560 5.123
Main Board +5V 5.076 1.076 5.462
Main Board 5VSB 4.957 0.100 0.496
Main Board +12V 12.013 0.204 2.451
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Idle
Main Board +3.3V 3.287 1.553 5.105
Main Board +5V 5.081 0.928 4.715
Main Board 5VSB 4.962 0.100 0.496
Main Board +12V 12.017 0.205 2.463
Main Board Power Consumption
E. Run C.C. Winstone 2004
Main Board +3.3V 3.285 1.555 5.108
Main Board +5V 5.078 1.006 5.108
Main Board 5VSB 4.960 0.100 0.496
Main Board +12V 12.021 0.204 2.452
Main Board Power Consumption
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
15.347
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
11.997
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
13.531
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
12.780
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
13.165
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F. 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 4.980 0.125 0.623
Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Main Board Power Consumption
0.623
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Power Specifications
The EPIA EX utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA EX platform’s ultra low power requirements a 90 – 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications.
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2010
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
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VIA EPIA EX-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
VIA EPIA EX series 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 EX 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 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 VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs.
on VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively,
.
.
for latest updates on a monthly
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Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA EX-Series 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
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