VIA Technologies EPIA V-Series Operating Manuallines

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VIA EPIA V-Series Mini-ITX

Mainboard Operation

Guidelines

Contents

• Overview

• Layout

• Processor SKUs

• Specifications

• I/O Back Panel Layout

• Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes

• Noise Level Data

• Power Consumption Data

• Compatible Chassis

• Power Specifications

• Linux & Microsoft Driver Support

• Contact

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EPIA V-Series Overview

The VIA EPIA V-Series Mainboard is the latest edition to the Mini-ITX family, the
world’s smallest integrated mainboard platform at the forefront of silent x86
computing. Gone is the traditional platform noise that is unacceptable for
entertainment or productivity applications key to your success in the living room,
office and classroom environments. The EPIA V provides system designers and
enthusiasts with a 17cm x 17cm, optionally fanless, computing platform for building
the attractive lifestyle and productivity devices that are pioneering the age of
ubiquitous computing. Applications for this dream catalyst platform are limited only
by the scope of your imagination.

The EPIA V is available in both fan-cooled and fanless versions due to its ultra low
power/heat characteristics. A fanless EPIA V platform is completely silent with no
moving parts. Fan-cooled versions are virtually silent with a noise rating of 25dBA @
one meter, the equivalent to a person whispering from one meter away. Compare
this to today’s average PC platform with a rating of 45dBA @ one meter or the
equivalent of two people having a normal conversation @ one meter. Running at an
average of 18 watts, the EPIA V platform consumes around 35% of the power
required to run today’s average PC thus increasing system reliability and longevity as
well as reducing total cost of ownership over the lifetime of the platform. Examples
of the lifestyle and productivity devices being built using the EPIA V platform include
home network gateways and servers, automated home security and lighting
systems, education PCs and terminals, in-car PCs, and solar powered PCs. EPIA V is
rewriting the x86 platform design rules, so let your imagination run wild and join the
revolution.

Featuring the proven VIA Apollo PLE133-T chipset with an advanced integrated AGP
2D/3D graphics engine and a choice of onboard VIA C3 or fanless VIA Eden
processors running at speeds of up to 1GHz, the VIA EPIA V-Series offers a wide
variety of highly integrated platforms for building a broad spectrum of quiet running,
affordable mini PCs and servers for the home, corporate, and educational markets.
Other features include support for up to 1GB PC133 SDRAM, dual channel audio, an
extensive set of connectivity features such as USB1.1, TV Out, and a 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet controller, one PCI slot, and an FDD connector.

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EPIA V-Series Layout

VIA C3 or Eden™ processor
Onboard

VIA Apollo PLE133 North Bridge,
featuring int. AGP 4X graphics

2 x PC133 DIMMs

1 x IDE Port ATA/100/ 66
Support

1 x Floppy Connector

TV-OUT

10/100 Ethernet

USB 1.1

1 PCI Slot

2 Channel AC’97 Audio

VIA VT8231 South
Bridge

EPIA V Processor SKUs

The EPIA V-Series is available in three different speed grades. The EPIA VE5000
utilizes VIA’s ultra low power Eden processor while the EPIA V10000 and V8000
utilize the robust VIA C3 processor.

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n VIA Eden™ ESP

Processor

n Fanless Operation
n 1.2v Operating Voltage
n 128KB L1 Cache & 64KB

L2 Cache

n MMX and 3DNow!

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VV8800000

0

n VIA C3-E™ Processor
n 1.35v Operating Voltage
n 128KB L1 Cache & 64KB

L2 Cache

n MMX and 3DNow!

Suitable for fanless
systems where silent, ultra
low power operation is the
priority

Suitable for compact, low
noise, power efficient
systems running robust
productivity applications

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EPIA V-Series Specifications

Processor - VIA C3/Eden EBGA Processor Onboard
Chipset - VIA PLE133 North Bridge

- VT8231 South Bridge

System Memory - 2 PC133 DIMM Sockets

- Up to 1GB Memory Size

VGA - Integrated AGP 4X Graphics
Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Slot
Onboard IDE - 1 X ATA 100/66 Connectors
Onboard Floppy - 1 x FDD Connector
Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1612A 2 Channel AC’97 Codec
Onboard TV Out - VIA VT1621 TV out (optional)
Onboard I/O
Connectors

Back Panel I/O - 1 PS2 mouse port

BIOS - Award BIOS

System Monitoring &
Management

Form Factor - Mini ITX (4 layer)

EPIA V-Series Chipset Architecture

Optimized for both the VIA C3 and Eden processor range, the VIA EPIA-V features
the PLE133-T integrated chipset with rich built-in AGP 4X graphics and PC133
SDRAM support. Other chipset features include AC’97 dual channel audio, and
USB1.1, as well as support for TV Out, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller, and PCI and
Floppy connectors. The PLE133-T provides the EPIA V-Series with the optimal
balance of performance, low power and connectivity options for building a broad

- 1 USB 1.1 Connector for 2 additional ports

- CD Audio-in Connector

- SIR connector

- CIR connector

- Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Ring

- CPU/Sys Fan

- System intrusion connector

- 1 PS2 keyboard port

- 1 RJ-45 LAN port

- 2 USB 1.1 ports

- 1 VGA Port

- 1 Serial port

- Parallel port

- 1 RCA port (SPDIF or TV out)

- 1 S-Video port

- 3 audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in

- 2/4Mbit flash memory

- CPU temperature monitoring

- 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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spectrum of quiet running, affordable mini PCs and servers for the home, corporate,
and educational markets.

EPIA V-Series I/O Back Panel Layout

The EPIA V’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm integrated design supports all the standard
legacy x86 connectivity options as well as Ethernet LAN, USB 1.1, and AC’97 audio.
Video connectivity options are second to none and include a VGA port, RCA port
(SPDIF or TV Out), and S-Video port.

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Parallel Port Connector

COM Port

PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

VGA Display Connector

RJ-45 LAN Port

RCA Video

or

S/P DIF Port

Line-Out

Line-In

Mic-In 2 x USB Ports S-Video Port

EPIA V-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes

EPIA platform Chassis’ and power supplies are now widely available in a myriad of
designs, shapes and sizes to accommodate even the most unique projects. For
increased convenience and options, VIA has designed the mounting holes to be
completely compatible with Flex ATX and Micro ATX form factors. See the diagram
below for a comprehensive list of mounting hole and component placement
dimensions.