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EPIA SP 8000E
Operating Manual
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VIA Technologies EPIA-SP13000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX, EPIA SP 13000, EPIA SP 8000E Operating Manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA SP-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard
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Table of Contents
VIA EPIA SP 13000..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
VIA EPIA SP 8000E .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................................ 13
LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
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VIA EPIA SP-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA SP-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact x86 motherboard design with unprecedented expandability and versatility for today’s ever-growing need of embedded applications. The mainboard is based on the VIA CN400 chipset featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 decoder / MPEG-4 accelerator and integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro 2D/3D graphics for rich digital media performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of a 184-pin DDR400 SDRAM DIMM slot, 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 SP-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 ports, as well as COM ports and one 10/100 Fast Ethernet port for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA SP-Series also offers support for a number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, TV-out, Video interface port and has a PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA SP-Series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
The VIA EPIA SP-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 SP-Series Layout
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VIA EPIA SP-Series Specifications
Processor
Chipset - VIA CN400 North Bridge
System Memory - 1 DDR400/333/266 DDR SDRAM slot
VGA - Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro AGP Graphics Expansion Slot - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 UltraDMA 133/100 connectors Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY Onboard Audio - VIA VT1617A 6 channel AC’97 Codec Onboard TV Out - VIA VT1623 TV Encoder Onboard 1394 - VIA VT6307S IEEE 1394 Firewire Onboard I/O Connectors
Back Panel I/O - 1 PS2 Mouse port
BIOS - Award BIOS
System Monitoring & Management
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6 Layer)
- VIA C3/EDEN EBGA Processor
- VT8237 South Bridge
- Up to 1GB memory size
- 3 USB connectors for 6 USB 2.0 ports
- 2 Serial ATA ports
- 1 1394 connector for 1 1394 port
- 1 serial port connector for a second com port
- 1 VIP connector
- 1 Front-Panel Audio connector (Mic-in and Line-Out)
- 1 CD Audio-in connector
- 1 FIR connector
- 1 CIR connector (Switchable for KB/MS)
- 1 LPT port connector
- 1 Wake-on-LAN connector
- 2 FAN connectors: CPU and SYS FAN
- 1 LVDS/TTL module connector (Manufacturing option)
- 1 +12V power connector
- ATX Power connector
- 1 PS2 Keyboard port
- 1 RJ-45 LAN port
- 1 Serial port
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 VGA port
- 1 RCA port (SPDIF or TV out)
- 1 S-Video port
- 3 Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in (Horizontal, Smart 5.1 support)
- 4/8Mbit flash memory
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on
- System power management
- AC power failure recovery
- 17 cm x 17 cm
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VIA EPIA SP Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA SP-Series is available in two different speed grades. The VIA EPIA SP8000E utilizes VIA’s ultra low power VIA Eden™ ESP processor while the VIA EPIA SP13000 utilizes the robust VIA C3™ processor.
EPIA SP8000E
VIA Eden™ ESP 8000 processor 800 MHz Fanless Operation
1.05v Operating Volts 128KB L1 Cache 64KB L2 Cache MMX and SSE Padlock and ACE Encryption
Suitable for fanless systems with low heat and ultra low-power requirements
PadLock ACE US government approved Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), performing cryptographic functions for securing e-mails, personal files, online transactions, and networks.
EPIA SP13000
VIA C3™ processor
1.3 GHz
1.4v Operating Volts 128KB L1 Cache 64KB L2 Cache MMX and SSE Padlock and ACE Encryption
Suitable for compact systems running multimedia applications
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VIA CN400 Chipset Overview
The VIA CN400 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 CN400 features the embedded VIA UniChrome™ Pro 2D/3D MPEG-2 decoder/MPEG-4 accelerator, DDR400 support, motion compensation and duo-view support to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience. Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, Serial ATA, 10/100 LAN and ATA133/100.
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VIA EPIA SP-Series I/O Back Panel Layout
The EPIA SP’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports all the standard legacy x86 connectivity options as well as USB 2.0, VGA port, RJ45 LAN port, serial port and VIA 6 channel AC’97 audio.
PS/2 Mouse
COM1
RJ45
RCA / SPDIF
29.06 [1.144]
25.56 [1.006]
10.08 [0.397]
10.31 [0.406]
44.45 [1.75]
3.81 [0.15]
0.00 [0.00]
PS/2 Keyboard
0.00 [0.00]
2.44 [0.096]
VGA Out S-Video
14.44 [0.569]
38.85 [1.530]
USB
64.18 [2.527]
Line-InLine-Out Microphone
98.66 [3.884]
83.19 [3.275]
112.61 [4.433]
137.61 [5.418]
125.11 [4.926]
10.31 [0.406]
158.75 [6.25]
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VIA EPIA SP-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes
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VIA EPIA SP-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution
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Noise Level Data
VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of the quiet computing initiative. The VIA EPIA SP­Series 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 SP8000E to 25dBA for the VIA EPIA SP13000, 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 SP8000E 0 dBA Normal breathing 10 dBA Whispering at 1 meter 20 dBA VIA EPIA SP13000 25 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.
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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA SP13000 (running the 1.3GHz VIA C3™ processor) and the VIA EPIA SP8000E (running the 800MHz VIA Eden™ ESP 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 SP 13000
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 4.0
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
B. 3DMark 2001
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Idle
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Run C.C. Winstone 2001
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
3.256 3.152
5.074 3.515
5.076 0.092
11.995 0.220
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.205 4.455
5.052 3.636
5.083 0.012
12.100 0.065
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.295 3.176
5.101 1.147
5.081 0.030
12.045 0.176
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.265 2.970
5.056 3.091
5.077 0.069
12.049 0.157
10.263
17.835
0.467
2.639
31.204
14.278
18.369
0.061
0.787
33.495
10.465
5.851
0.152
2.120
18.588
9.697
15.628
0.350
1.892
27.567
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VIA EPIA SP 8000E
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 4.0
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
B. 3DMark 2001
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
C. Idle
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
D. Run C.C. Winstone 2001
Main Board +3.3V
Main Board +5V
Main Board 5VSB
Main Board +12V
Main Board Power Consumption
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.295 2.970
5.034 1.091
5.092 0.061
12.128 0.123
9.785
5.492
0.312
1.487
17.076
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.352 3.212
5.026 1.212
5.092 0.061
12.128 0.123
10.767
6.092
0.312
1.487
18.659
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.302 2.576
5.068 0.424
5.092 0.066
12.127 0.127
8.505
2.150
0.336
1.544
12.535
Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
3.321 2.545
5.028 1.152
5.092 0.061
12.128 0.123
8.453
5.790
0.311
1.487
16.041
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Power Specifications
The EPIA SP utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA SP 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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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 SP-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
VIA EPIA SP-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 SP 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
• 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 Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs.
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Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA SP-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
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Taiwan
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China
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