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Operating Guide

EPIA ML-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard

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EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................................................................i

VIA EPIA ML-Series Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 1

VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout ........................................................................................................................................................2

VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 3

VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs.....................................................................................................................................................4

VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview.....................................................................................................................................................5

VIA EPIA ML-Series I/O Back Panel Layout..............................................................................................................................6

VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes........................................................................................................7

VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution .................................................................................................. 8

Noise Level Data .............................................................................................................................................................................9

Power Consumption .....................................................................................................................................................................10

VIA EPIA ML 8000A................................................................................................................................................................. 10

VIA EPIA ML 5000EA ..............................................................................................................................................................11

Power Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................13

VIA EPIA ML-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support.....................................................................................................14

MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT...................................................................................................................................................... 14

LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................14

Contact........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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VIA EPIA ML-Series Overview

The VIA EPIA ML-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 CLE266
chipset featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 accelerator and integrated VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D
graphics for rich digital media performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM
DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by support of 6-Channel
AC’97 codec for Smart 5.1 surround sound, the VIA EPIA ML-Series delivers the increased performance
levels required by today’s embedded digital media applications.

The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with four USB 2.0 ports, as well as one Parallel
port, two COM ports and 10/100 Fast Ethernet port for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA
ML-Series also has one PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA ML-Series is compatible with a
full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.

The VIA EPIA ML-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.

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VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout

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VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications

VIA EPIA ML Specifications

Processor - VIA C3™/ VIA Eden™ EBGA processor
Chipset

System Memory
VGA - Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP Graphics

Expansion Slots - 1 PCI
Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connectors
Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1616 6 channel AC’97 Codec

Onboard I/O Connectors

Back Panel I/O

BIOS

System Monitoring &
Management

Operating Temperature - 0 ~ 50°C
Operating Humidity - 0% ~ 93% (relative humidity; non-condensing)

Form Factor

* The specification is subject to change without prior notice.

- VIA CLE266 North Bridge

- VIA VT8235 South Bridge

- 1 DDR266 DIMM socket

- Up to 1GB memory size

- 1 USB connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports

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

- 1 CD Audio-in connector

- 1 Buzzer

- FIR connector

- CIR connector (Switchable for KB/MS)

- Wake-on-LAN connector

- CPU/Sys FAN/Fan 3

- 1 SM Bus connector

- 1 Serial port connector for a second com port

- 1 PS2 mouse port

- 1 PS2 keyboard port

- 1 Parallel

- 1 RJ-45 LAN port

- 1 Serial port

- 2 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 VGA port

- 3 Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in (Smart 5.1
support)

- Award BIOS

- 2Mbit flash memory

- CPU voltage monitoring

- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard Power-on, Timer Power-on

- System power management

- AC power failure recovery

- Mini-ITX (4 layer)

- 17 cm x 17 cm

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VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs

The VIA EPIA ML-Series is available in two different speed grades. The VIA EPIA ML5000EA utilizes
VIA’s ultra low power VIA Eden™ ESP processor while the VIA EPIA ML8000A utilizes the robust VIA
C3™ processor.

EPIA ML5000EA

VIA Eden™ ESP 5000 processor
533 MHz
Fanless Operation

1.2v Operating Volts
128KB L1 Cache
64KB L2 Cache
MMX and 3DNow!

Suitable for fanless systems with
low heat and ultra low-power
requirements

EPIA ML8000A

VIA C3™ processor
800 MHz

1.65v Operating Volts
128KB L1 Cache
64KB L2 Cache
MMX and 3DNow!

Suitable for compact systems
running multimedia
applications

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