VIA Technologies VB8001 Operating Manual

Operating Guide

VB8001 Mini-ITX Mainboard

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VB8001 Operating Guide

Table of Contents

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

VIA VB8001 Overview ...........................................................................................................1

VIA VB8001 Layout ..............................................................................................................2

VIA VB8001 Specifications.....................................................................................................3

VIA VB8001 Processor SKUs ..................................................................................................4

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

VIA VB8001 I/O Back Panel ...................................................................................................6

VIA VB8001 Dimensions........................................................................................................7

VIA VB8001 Height Distribution .............................................................................................8

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

VIA VB8001 ......................................................................................................................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 VB8001 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support .....................................................................12

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

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

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

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VIA VB8001 Overview

The VIA VB8001 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 Chrome9™ HC IGP with 2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for
rich digital media performance.

The VIA VB8001 onboard VIA Nano 1.6 GHz 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 VB8001 includes sizeable support of up to 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory and native
support for SATA (3 Gbps) storage devices. The VIA VB8001 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, Gigabit Ethernet port, and COM port on the back
panel.

The VIA VB8001 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 VB8001 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 VB8001 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and
MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA VB8001 is fully compatible with Microsoft® and
Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations.

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VIA VB8001 Layout

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VIA VB8001 Specifications

Model Name VB8001

Processor VIA Nano 1.6 GHz NanoBGA2 processor with FSB 800 MHz

Chipset - VIA CN896 North Bridge

System Memory - 2 x DDR2 667 / 533 DIMM slot

VGA - VIA Chrome9™ HC Integrated Graphics with 2D/3D and Video Accelerators

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

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

Onboard LAN - VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec

Onboard Super I/O - VIA VT1211 LPC Super I/O

Onboard I/O Connectors - 2 x SATA connectors

Back Panel I/O - 1 x PS2 mouse port

BIOS Award BIOS, SPI 4/8 Mbit flash memory

Operating System Windows XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe

System Monitoring &
Management

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C

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

Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-layer)

- VIA VT8237S South Bridge

- Up to 4 GB memory size

- 1 x 32-bit Mini PCI slot

- 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

- 1 x PS2 keyboard port

- 1 x Serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 1 x RJ45 LAN port

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

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

- CPU/System voltage monitoring

- Watch Dog Timer

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

- AC Power failure recovery

- 17 cm x 17 cm

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

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