VIA Technologies VB7002 Operating Manual

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Operating Guide

VB7002 Mini-ITX Mainboard

VB7002 Operating Guide

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Table of Contents

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

VIA VB7002 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1

VIA VB7002 Layout .............................................................................................................. 2

VIA VB7002 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 3

VIA VB7002 Processor SKUs .................................................................................................. 4

VIA CN896 Chipset Overview ................................................................................................. 5

VIA VB7002 I/O Back Panel ................................................................................................... 6

VIA VB7002 Dimensions ........................................................................................................ 7

VIA VB7002 Height Distribution ............................................................................................. 8

Power Consumption .............................................................................................................. 9

VIA VB7002-15 ................................................................................................................. 9

A. Playing DVDs with PowerDVD 5.0 ................................................................................. 9

B. Playing MP3s with Windows Media Player ....................................................................... 9

C. Running Network Applications - Copying Files ................................................................. 9

D. Idle State .................................................................................................................. 9

E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ...................................................................................... 10

F. S3 Mode .................................................................................................................. 10

Power Specifications ........................................................................................................... 11

VIA VB7002 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support ..................................................................... 12

Microsoft Driver Support................................................................................................... 12

Linux Driver Support ........................................................................................................ 12

Contact ............................................................................................................................. 13

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VIA VB7002 Overview

The VIA VB7002 Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact native x86 platform optimized for entry
level systems in embedded and productivity applications. The mainboard is based on the VIA
CN896 chipset featuring the VIA C-9 HC IGP with 2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for rich
digital media performance.

The VIA VB7002 onboard VIA C7®-D NanoBGA2 processor is a powerful, secure, and efficient
processor with its included VIA Padlock Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA
StepAhead™ Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.

The VIA VB7002 includes sizeable support of up to 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory and native
support for SATA (3 Gbps) storage devices. The VIA VB7002 provides support for high fidelity
audio with its included VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio codec. High-bandwidth connectivity is
supported with the included two USB 2.0 ports, Fast Ethernet port, and COM port on the back
panel.

The VIA VB7002 can be implemented in a wide range of embedded and media applications with its
host of included onboard connectors. It supports for up to two SATA (3 Gbps) devices in RAID and
non-RAID configurations. The VIA VB7002 can be further enhanced with an external PCI Express
graphics card via its 16-lane PCI Express slot and a host of other expandability options.

The VIA VB7002 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and
MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA VB7002 is fully compatible with Microsoft® and
Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations.

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VIA VB7002 Layout

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VIA VB7002 Specifications

Model Name VB7002-15

Processor VIA C7®-D 1.5 GHz NanoBGA2 processor with FSB 400 MHz

Chipset - VIA CN896 North Bridge

- VIA VT8237S South Bridge

System Memory - 2 x DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 DIMM slot

- Up to 4 GB memory size

VGA - VIA C-9 HC Integrated Graphics with 2D/3D and video accelerators

Expansion Slots - 1 x 16-Lane PCI Express slot (Gen 1)

- 1 x 32

-

bit Mini PCI slot

Onboard IDE - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector

Onboard LAN - 1 x VIA VT6103L 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller

Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec

Onboard I/O Connectors - 2 x SATA (3 Gbps) connectors

- 2 x Fan pin connectors: CPU / Sys FAN

- 3 x USB pin connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports (one supports VIA
WLAN module)

- 1 x Serial port pin connector for COM2 (5V / 12V selectable)

- 1 x LPC connector

- 1 x CIR pin connector (switchable with KB / MS)

- 1 x FIR pin connector (IRDA 1.0)

- 1 x SMBus connector

- 1 x S/PDIF out pin connector

- 1 x Front Panel Audio pin connector (MIC and Line-out)

- 1 x Front Panel connector

- 1 x ATX Power connector

Back Panel I/O - 1 x PS2 mouse port

- 1 x PS2 keyboard port

- 1 x Serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x RJ45 LAN ports

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 3 x Audio jacks: MIC-In, Line-In, and Line-Out
(with Horizontal and Smart 5.1 support)

BIOS Award BIOS, SPI 4/8 Mbit flash memory

Operating System Windows XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe

System Monitoring &
Management

- CPU voltage monitoring

- Wake-on-LAN/Keyboard, RTC Timer power-on, Watch Dog Timer

- AC Power failure recovery

- Fan monitoring

Operating Temperature

0°C ~ 50

°

C

Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)

Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-layer)

- 17 cm x 17 cm

Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.