How it Works
VIA Technologies
Loading...
EPIA NL-Series
Operating Manual
20 pgs943.62 Kb0

VIA Technologies EPIA NL-Series Operating Manual

Download
Page 1
January 30, 2012 Version 1.11
Operating Guide
EPIA NL-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard
Page 2
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - i - Version 1.11
Table of Contents
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................................................1
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES LAYOUT.........................................................................................................................................................2
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................3
VIA EPIA NL PROCESSOR SKUS .....................................................................................................................................................4
VIA LUKE COREFUSION™ OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................5
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES LAYOUT DIAGRAM & HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (TOP)................................................................6
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES LAYOUT DIAGRAM & HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION (BOTTOM)......................................................7
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES HEAT SINK LAYOUT & HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION ..........................................................................8
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES BOARD COOLING METHOD & HEIGHT DISTRIBUTION............................................................9
NOISE LEVEL DATA..........................................................................................................................................................................10
POWER CONSUMPTION...................................................................................................................................................................11
VIA EPIA NL 5000E...........................................................................................................................................................................11
VIA EPIA NL 8000E...........................................................................................................................................................................12
VIA EPIA NL 10000............................................................................................................................................................................14
POWER SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................16
VIA EPIA NL-SERIES MICROSOFT AND LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT ................................................................................17
M
ICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT
..............................................................................................................................................................17
L
INUX DRIVER SUPPORT
.......................................................................................................................................................................17
CONTACT ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18
Page 3
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 1 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA NL-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact x86 motherboard using pin headers design for low profile with unprecedented expandability and versatility for today’s ever-growing need of embedded applications. The mainboard is based on the VIA Luke CoreFusion™ processor featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 decoder and integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro 2D/3D graphics for rich digital media performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR400 SDRAM SODIMM, the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and Serial ATA and further enhanced by support of 6-Channel AC’97 codec for Smart 5.1 surround sound, the VIA EPIA NL-Series delivers the increased performance levels required of today’s embedded digital media applications.
The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with up to eight USB 2.0 pin header, as well as an COM / LPC / SIR pin header and one 10/100 Fast Ethernet pin header for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA NL-Series also offers support for a number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, TV-out, S-Video, Video interface port, CRT VGA / SMBus / CAP0 and has one Mini-PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA NL-Series is compatible with a full range of Nano-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
The VIA EPIA NL-Series is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations, including the fanless VIA Luke CoreFusion™ processor for silent system designs.
Page 4
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 2 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Layout
Page 5
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 3 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Specifications
Core Logic
- VIA Luke CoreFusion™ processor
- VIA VT8237R-series South Bridge
System Memory - 1 DDR400/333/266 SODIMM socket
- Up to 1GB memory size
VGA - Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro AGP Graphics with MPEG-2
Decoding
Expansion Slot - 1 Mini-PCI Onboard IDE - 2 UltraDMA 133/100/66 connectors (Secondary 2.0mm 44-pin
header)
Onboard S-ATA - 1 Serial ATA connector Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103L 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY Onboard Audio - VIA VT1617A 6 channel AC’97 Codec Onboard TV Out - VIA VT1625 HDTV Encoder Onboard I/O Connectors - 1 USB pin header for 8 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 1 SIO pin header (including COM port, SIR and LPC support)
- 1 KBMS pin header (Switchable for KB/MS connector)
- 2 FAN connectors (CPU FAN and SYS FAN)
- 1 LVDS / DVI connector (an add-on card is required)
- 1 Audio pin header for Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, CD-in and S/PDIF out
- 1 TV Out pin header for S-Video, Composite, and Component (YPbPr/Scart/D-Terminal)
- 1 LAN pin header for 10/100 Ethernet LAN port
- 1 CRT pin header (including VGA port, SMBUS and CAP0)
- 1 Front-Panel pin header
- 1 +12V Nano-ITX power connector
BIOS - Award BIOS
- 4/8Mbit flash memory
System Monitoring & Management
- CPU temperature monitoring
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on Watch
Dog Timer, FAN control
- System power management
- AC power failure recovery
Operating Temperature - 0°C up to 47°C ~ 50°C (by different product items) Operating Humidity
- 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Nano-ITX (8 Layer)
- 12 cm x 12 cm
* The specification is subject to change without prior notice.
Page 6
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 4 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA NL-Series is available in 533MHz, 800MHz and 1.0GHz speed grades. The VIA EPIA NL utilizes VIA’s ultra low power VIA Luke Core Fusion™ processor.
PadLock ACE US government approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), performing cryptographic functions for securing e-mails, personal files, online transactions, and networks.
PowerSaver 3.0 tech­nology, extends battery life by dynamically altering the voltage and clock frequency to reduce power consumption when the processor is not required to run
at full speed
.
The VIA FliteDeck™ Suite, an advanced system management suite that enables to user to effortlessly track and monitors mission critical system data and enable seamless live Windows®­based BIOS updates as
well as comprehensive BIOS status information.
Page 7
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 5 - Version 1.11
VIA Luke CoreFusion™ Overview
The Luke CoreFusion™ Processor is a high performance, cost-effective and energy efficient processor with integrated UniChrome Pro graphics / video controller. The Luke CoreFusion™ Processor integrates VIA’s most advanced system controller with high-performance UniChrome Pro 3D / 2D graphics and video controller, DVI monitor and TV-Out interfaces. And provides superior performance between the DRAM, V-Link and internal or external AGP 8x graphics controller with pipelined, burst and concurrent operation. The VT8237R-series South Bridge is a highly integrated peripheral controller which includes Serial ATA, Ultra DMA IDE, USB 2.0, 10/100 MB networking MAC, AC’97 and system power management.
The complete system consists of the Luke CoreFusion™ Processor and the VT8237R-series V-Link South Bridge on the EPIA NL board.
Page 8
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 6 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution (Top)
Page 9
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 7 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution (Bottom)
Page 10
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 8 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Heat Sink Layout & Height Distribution
Page 11
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 9 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Board Cooling Method & Height Distribution
Page 12
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 10 - Version 1.11
Noise Level Data
VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of the quiet computing initiative. The VIA EPIA NL­Series has been designed to be totally non-obtrusive with noise levels equivalent to a person whispering. With noise levels ranging from the totally silent VIA EPIA NL10000, VIA EPIA NL8000E, and VIA EPIA NL5000E, a new wave of system design innovation and exciting opportunities are being created in an almost limitless number of emerging new market segments - ranging from fanless thin clients, flat panel small form factor desktop replacement systems, LCD PCs and a host of other space and power saving systems.
Common Sounds dBA Level
Threshold of hearing 0 dBA VIA EPIA NL5000E 0 dBA VIA EPIA NL8000E 0 dBA VIA EPIA NL10000 20 dBA Normal breathing 10 dBA Whispering at 1 meter 20 dBA Conventional PC 35 – 50 dBA Rainfall 50 dBA Normal speech 60 dBA
The dBA scale is logarithmic, i.e. 10 dBA represents a doubling in volume. dBA values are measured at a distance of one meter.
Page 13
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 11 - Version 1.11
Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA NL5000E (running the 533MHz VIA CoreFusion™ processor), VIA EPIA NL8000E (running the 800MHz VIA CoreFusion™ processor) and VIA EPIA NL10000 (running the 1.0GHz VIA CoreFusion™ processor). The following tables are a comprehensive breakdown of the EPIA platform’s voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications.
VIA EPIA NL 5000E
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.235 2.971 9.611 Main Board +5V 5.045 0.914 4.611
Main Board 5VSB 4.915 0.053 0.260 Main Board +12V 11.996 0.102 1.224
15.706
Main Board Power Consumption
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.236 2.815 9.109 Main Board +5V 5.043 0.794 4.004
Main Board 5VSB 4.912 0.053 0.260 Main Board +12V 11.992 0.104 1.247
14.621
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Running Network Application – File Copy
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.252 2.650 8.618 Main Board +5V 5.063 0.511 2.587
Main Board 5VSB 4.927 0.060 0.296 Main Board +12V 11.995 0.106 1.271
12.772
Main Board Power Consumption
Page 14
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 12 - Version 1.11
D. Idle
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.252 2.571 8.361 Main Board +5V 5.059 0.441 2.231
Main Board 5VSB 4.921 0.053 0.261 Main Board +12V 11.983 0.101 1.210
12.063
Main Board Power Consumption
E. Run C.C. Winstone 2001
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.244 2.754 8.934 Main Board +5V 5.052 0.886 4.476
Main Board 5VSB 4.922 0.057 0.281 Main Board +12V 12.005 0.103 0.000
13.691
Main Board Power Consumption
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 4.963 0.160 0.794 Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
0.794
Main Board Power Consumption
VIA EPIA NL 8000E
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.230 2.968 9.587 Main Board +5V 5.041 1.081 5.449
Main Board 5VSB 4.912 0.055 0.270 Main Board +12V
11.996 0.104 1.248
16.554
Main Board Power Consumption
Page 15
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 13 - Version 1.11
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.239 2.839 9.196 Main Board +5V 5.046 1.053 5.313
Main Board 5VSB 4.918 0.055 0.270 Main Board +12V 12.005 0.105 1.261
16.040
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Running Network Application – File Copy
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.252 2.644 8.598 Main Board +5V 5.064 0.585 2.962
Main Board 5VSB 4.927 0.056 0.276 Main Board +12V 11.995 0.104 1.247
13.084
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Idle
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.258 2.566 8.360 Main Board +5V 5.064 0.496 2.512
Main Board 5VSB 4.928 0.057 0.281 Main Board +12V 11.993 0.110 1.319
12.472
Main Board Power Consumption
E. Run C.C. Winstone 2001
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.238 2.735 8.856 Main Board +5V 5.044 1.143 5.765
Main Board 5VSB 4.917 0.055 0.270 Main Board +12V 12.008 0.101 0.000
14.892
Main Board Power Consumption
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 4.962 0.160 0.794 Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
0.794
Main Board Power Consumption
Page 16
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 14 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL 10000
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.236 2.965 9.595 Main Board +5V 5.036 1.277 6.431
Main Board 5VSB 4.911 0.064 0.314 Main Board +12V 11.987 0.158 1.894
18.234
Main Board Power Consumption
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.245 2.900 9.411 Main Board +5V 5.039 1.349 6.798
Main Board 5VSB 4.915 0.061 0.300 Main Board +12V 12.002 0.157 1.884
18.392
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Running Network Application – File Copy
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.254 2.641 8.594 Main Board +5V 5.060 0.673 3.405
Main Board 5VSB 4.925 0.064 0.315 Main Board +12V 11.988 0.160 1.918
14.232
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Idle
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.265 2.592 8.463 Main Board +5V 5.062 0.555 2.809
Main Board 5VSB 4.926 0.061 0.300 Main Board +12V 11.990 0.160 1.918
13.491
Main Board Power Consumption
Page 17
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 15 - Version 1.11
E. Run C.C. Winstone 2001
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.235 2.777 8.984 Main Board +5V 5.035 1.445 7.276
Main Board 5VSB 4.914 0.062 0.305 Main Board +12V 11.999 0.157 0.000
16.564
Main Board Power Consumption
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 4.962 0.163 0.809 Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
0.809
Main Board Power Consumption
Page 18
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 16 - Version 1.11
Power Specifications
The EPIA NL utilizes an industry standard 12-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA NL platform’s ultra low power requirements, a 90 – 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications.
1
+3.3V
7
-PSON
2
+3.3V
8
+5V
3
+3.3V
9
GND
4
+5VSUS
10
+5V
5
GND
11
GND
6
+12V
12
PWRGD
Nano-ITX PWR
11
2
12
1
Page 19
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 17 - Version 1.11
VIA EPIA NL-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
VIA EPIA NL-Series offer full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems. For standard operating systems, Windows 98/Me/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 NL 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.
Page 20
EPIA NL-Series Operating Guide
January 30, 2012 - 18 - Version 1.11
Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA NL-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard contact your sales representative or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com
Taiwan Headquarters 1F, 531 Zhong-Zheng Road Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
TEL: 886.2.2218.5452 FAX: 886.2.2218.5453 Email: embedded@via.com.tw
USA 940 Mission Court Fremont, CA 94539 USA
TEL: 1.510.683.3300 FAX: 1.510.687.4654 Email: embedded@viatech.com
Europe In den Dauen 6 53117 Bonn Germany
TEL: 49.228.688565.0 FAX: 49.228.688565.19 Email: embedded@via-tech.de
China Tsinghua Science Park Bldg. 7 No. 1 Zongguancun East Road Haiden District, Beijing 100084
TEL: 86.10.59852288 FAX: 86.10.59852299 Email: embedded@viatech.com.cn
Japan 3-15-7 Ebisu MT Bldg. 6F Higashi, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0011
TEL: 81.3.5466.1637 FAX: 81.3.5466.1638 Email: embedded@viatech.co.jp
Korea 2F, Sangjin Bldg., 417 Dogok-Dong, Gangnam-Gu Seoul 135-854
TEL: 82.2.571.2986 FAX: 82.2.571.2987 Email: embedded@via-korea.com
Loading...
Buy Points How it Works FAQ Contact Us Questions and Suggestions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Terms of Use