VIA Technologies VB8004 User Manual

USER MANUAL

VB8004

Mini-ITX Mainboard

1.10-08022011-100800

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Regulatory Compliance

FCC

FCC----A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

FCCFCC

A Radio Frequency Interference StatementA Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his

personal expense.

Notice 1

Notice 1Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Notice 2Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Battery Recycling and Disposal

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Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product.

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Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery.

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Do not attempt to force open the battery.

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Do not discard used batteries with regular trash.

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Discard used batteries according to local regulations.

Safety Precautions

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Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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Keep this User's Manual for future reference.

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All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

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Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

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Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting

the equipment to the power inlet.

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Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it.

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Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

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If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by authorized service

personnel:

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The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to User's Manual.

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The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned or in a storage temperature

above 60°C (140°F). The equipment may be damaged.

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Do not leave this equipment in direct sunlight.

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Never pour any liquid into the opening. Liquid can cause damage or electrical shock.

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Do not place anything over the power cord.

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Do not cover the ventilation holes. The openings on the enclosure protect the equipment

from overheating

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Box Contents and Ordering Information

VB8004

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VB8004----16S SKU

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16X SKU

16X SKU16X SKU

1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano X2 1.6 GHz processor)

1 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Driver CD

1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)

16XS SKU

16XS SKU16XS SKU

1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano X2 1.6 GHz processor)

1 x VB8004-A daughter board

1 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Driver CD

1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)

16S SKU

16S SKU16S SKU

1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano 1.6 GHz processor)

1 x VB8004-A daughter board

1 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Driver CD

1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)

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1 x VB8004 mainboard (with Nano 1.6 GHz processor)

1 x SATA cable

1 x SATA power cable

1 x Driver CD

1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)

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1 x SATA cable

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1 x SATA power cable

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1 x Driver CD

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1 x AC-to-DC adapter (optional)

SKU

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The VB8004-16S and VB8004-16XS SKU are only for project base and not for a standard Stock-keeping

Unit.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

Product Overview................................

1.1.

Product OverviewProduct Overview

1.1.

Key Features and Benefits ........................................................................... 2

1.1.1. VIA Nano™ X2 / Nano™ Processor .................................................. 2

1.1.2. VIA VX900 Chipset................................................................................. 2

1.1.3. DC-In Power Input .................................................................................. 2

1.1.4. Expansion Option ................................................................................... 2

1.2.

Product Specifications................................................................................. 4

1.3.

Layout Diagram ............................................................................................. 7

1.4.

Product Dimensions..................................................................................... 9

1.5.

Height Distribution..................................................................................... 11

2. I/O Interface

I/O Interface................................

2.2.

I/O InterfaceI/O Interface

2.1.

External I/O Ports ....................................................................................... 13

2.1.1. DC-in Jack ............................................................................................... 14

2.1.2. PS/2 Port.................................................................................................. 15

2.1.3. GigaLAN Port .........................................................................................16

2.1.4. USB 2.0 Port ........................................................................................... 17

2.1.5. USB 3.0 Port (optional) .......................................................................18

2.1.6. COM Port................................................................................................ 19

2.1.7. DVI-I Connector .................................................................................... 20

2.1.8. HDMI Port ............................................................................................... 21

2.2.

Onboard Connectors ................................................................................22

2.2.1. SATA Power Connector ...................................................................... 22

2.2.2. CMOS Battery Slot................................................................................ 23

2.2.3. Front Panel Pin Header ........................................................................ 24

2.2.4. CPU Fan Connector ..............................................................................25

2.2.5. SATA Connectors ................................................................................. 26

2.2.6. USB 2.0 Pin Header............................................................................... 27

2.2.7. COM Connector.................................................................................... 28

2.2.8. LPC Connector....................................................................................... 29

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2.2.9. Audio Pin Header..................................................................................30

2.2.10. Digital I/O Pin Header.......................................................................... 31

2.2.11. Optical Out (SPDIF_Out) Pin Header .............................................. 32

2.2.12. SPI Pin Header ....................................................................................... 33

2.2.13. LVDS panel connector.........................................................................34

3. Jumpers and Switches

Jumpers and Switches ................................

3.3.

Jumpers and SwitchesJumpers and Switches

3.1.

Clear CMOS Jumper.................................................................................. 35

3.2.

COM Voltage Select Jumpers................................................................. 36

3.2.1. J1: Voltage Select Jumper ..................................................................36

3.2.2. J2 Voltage Select Jumper ................................................................... 37

3.3.

Panel and Backlight Power Select Jumper........................................... 38

4. Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots ................................

4.4.

Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots

4.1.

DDR3 SODIMM Memory Slot.................................................................. 39

4.1.1. Installing a SODIMM Memory Module ............................................ 40

4.2.

Proprietary 80-pin connector ..................................................................41

5. Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation ................................

5.5.

Hardware InstallationHardware Installation

5.1.

Installing into a Chassis............................................................................. 45

5.1.1. Suggested minimum chassis dimensions .........................................45

5.1.2. Suggested minimum chassis height................................................... 46

5.1.3. Suggested keep out areas ................................................................... 49

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6. BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Utility ................................

6.6.

BIOS Setup UtilityBIOS Setup Utility

6.1.

Entering the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................... 53

6.2.

Control Keys................................................................................................ 53

6.3.

Getting Help................................................................................................53

6.4.

System Overview........................................................................................55

6.4.1. AMIBIOS.................................................................................................. 55

6.4.2. Processor................................................................................................. 55

6.4.3. System Memory ..................................................................................... 55

6.4.4. System Time ........................................................................................... 56

6.4.5. System Date............................................................................................56

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Advanced Settings ..................................................................................... 57

6.5.1. CPU Configuration ................................................................................58

6.5.2. SATA Configuration.............................................................................. 59

6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration ......................................................................... 61

6.5.4. Hardware Health Configuration ........................................................62

6.5.5. ACPI Configuration ............................................................................... 63

6.5.6. APM Configuration................................................................................65

6.5.7. Event Log Configuration ...................................................................... 70

6.5.8. Spread Spectrum Configuration ........................................................ 71

6.5.9. USB Configuration................................................................................. 72

6.5.10. CRB Configuration................................................................................. 73

6.6.

Boot Settings ............................................................................................... 77

6.6.1. Boot Settings Configuration................................................................ 77

6.6.2. Boot Device Priority..............................................................................79

6.7.

Security Settings ......................................................................................... 80

6.7.1. Change Supervisor Password ............................................................. 80

6.7.2. Change User Password ........................................................................ 80

6.7.3. Clear User Password ............................................................................ 81

6.7.4. Password Check .................................................................................... 81

6.8.

Exit Options................................................................................................. 82

6.8.1. Save Changes and Exit ......................................................................... 82

6.8.2. Discard Changes and Exit....................................................................82

6.8.3. Discard Changes.................................................................................... 82

6.8.4. Load Optimal Defaults ........................................................................ 82

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7. Driver Installation

Driver Installation................................

7.7.

Driver InstallationDriver Installation

7.1.

Microsoft Driver Support.......................................................................... 85

7.2.

Linux Driver Support.................................................................................. 85

Appendix A. Video Combination

Appendix A. Video Combination................................

Appendix A. Video CombinationAppendix A. Video Combination

A.1. Video Combination............................................................................................ 87

Appendix B. Power Consumption Report

Appendix B. Power Consumption Report ................................

Appendix B. Power Consumption ReportAppendix B. Power Consumption Report

B.1. VB8004-12E ..........................................................................................................89

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B.1.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............................................................ 90

B.1.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie............................ 90

B.1.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie............................... 90

B.1.5. Idle at Windows XP .................................................................................... 90

B.1.6. Suspend S1 ................................................................................................... 90

B.1.7. Suspend S3 ................................................................................................... 91

B.1.8. Suspend S4 ................................................................................................... 91

B.1.9. Suspend S5 ................................................................................................... 91

B.2. VB8004-16 ............................................................................................................ 92

B.2.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)...................................92

B.2.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............................................................ 92

B.2.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie............................ 93

B.2.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie............................... 93

B.2.5. Idle at Windows XP .................................................................................... 93

B.2.6. Suspend S1 ................................................................................................... 93

B.2.7. Suspend S3 ................................................................................................... 93

B.2.8. Suspend S4 ................................................................................................... 94

B.2.9. Suspend S5 ................................................................................................... 94

B.3. VB8004-16X ......................................................................................................... 95

B.3.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)...................................95

B.3.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............................................................ 95

B.3.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie............................ 96

B.3.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie............................... 96

B.3.5. Idle at Windows XP .................................................................................... 96

B.3.6. Suspend S1 ................................................................................................... 96

B.3.7. Suspend S3 ................................................................................................... 96

B.3.8. Suspend S4 ................................................................................................... 97

B.3.9. Suspend S5 ................................................................................................... 97

B.4. VB8004-16S ..........................................................................................................98

B.4.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode)...................................98

B.4.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) ............................................................ 98

B.4.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie............................ 99

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B.4.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie............................... 99

B.4.5. Idle at Windows XP .................................................................................... 99

B.4.6. Suspend S1 ................................................................................................... 99

B.4.7. Suspend S3 ................................................................................................... 99

B.4.8. Suspend S4 .................................................................................................100

B.4.9. Suspend S5 .................................................................................................100

B.5. VB8004-16XS .....................................................................................................101

B.5.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Bench mode).................................101

B.5.2. Stress Tool (CPU usage = 100%) .......................................................... 101

B.5.3. Power DVD 8.0 to Player H.264 1080i_10M Movie..........................102

B.5.4. Power DVD 8.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P_40M Movie.............................102

B.5.5. Idle at Windows XP ..................................................................................102

B.5.6. Suspend S1 .................................................................................................102

B.5.7. Suspend S3 .................................................................................................102

B.5.8. Suspend S4 .................................................................................................103

B.5.9. Suspend S5 .................................................................................................103

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Appendix C. VB8004----A Daughter Board

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C.1. Specification.......................................................................................................105

C.2. Layout Diagram .................................................................................................106

C.3. Dimensions......................................................................................................... 107

C.4. External I/O Ports ............................................................................................. 108

C.4.1. HDMI Port................................................................................................... 108

C.4.2. DVI-I Connector ........................................................................................108

C.5. Onboard Connectors.......................................................................................109

C.5.1. Mini PCI Express Slot ...............................................................................109

C.5.2. Graphics Processor Fan Connector .......................................................109

C.5.3. Proprietary 80-pin female connector ...................................................110

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List of Tables

Table 1: DC-in coaxial connector specifications ..................................................... 14

Table 2: PS/2 port pinout .............................................................................................. 15

Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout ........................................................................16

Table 4: USB 2.0 port pinout........................................................................................ 17

Table 5: USB 3.0 port pinout........................................................................................ 18

Table 6: COM port pinout ............................................................................................ 19

Table 7: DVI-I connector pinout.................................................................................. 20

Table 8: HDMI port pinout ........................................................................................... 21

Table 9: SATA power connector pinout ................................................................... 22

Table 10: CMOS battery slot pinout ..........................................................................23

Table 11: Front panel pin header pinout...................................................................24

Table 12: CPU Fan connector pinouts........................................................................ 25

Table 13: SATA connector pinouts.............................................................................26

Table 14: USB 2.0 pin header pinout.......................................................................... 27

Table 15: COM connector pinout ............................................................................... 28

Table 16: LPC connector pinout .................................................................................. 29

Table 17: Audio pin header pinout.............................................................................30

Table 18: Digital I/O pin header pinout .................................................................... 31

Table 19: Optical Out pin header pinout .................................................................32

Table 20: SPI pin header pinout .................................................................................. 33

Table 21: LVDS panel connector pinouts ................................................................. 34

Table 22: Clear CMOS jumper settings ..................................................................... 35

Table 23: Voltage select jumper settings (J1)..........................................................36

Table 24: Voltage select jumper settings (J2)..........................................................37

Table 25: Panel power select jumper settings......................................................... 38

Table 26: Backlight power select jumper settings .................................................. 38

Table 27: Proprietary 80-pin connector pinout........................................................ 43

Table 28: Serial port addresses and IRQs ................................................................. 61

Table 29: Panel types resolution ................................................................................. 75

Table 30: Display Combination ................................................................................... 87

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List of Figures

Figure 1: VB8004 mainboard top view layout ............................................................ 7

Figure 2: VB8004 mainboard bottom view layout ..................................................... 8

Figure 3: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-16 SKU) ...................... 9

Figure 4: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-12E SKU).................... 9

Figure 5: Dimensions of the VB8004 mainboard I/O............................................... 10

Figure 6: Dimensions of the VB8004 with VB8004-A daughter board I/O ........ 10

Figure 7: Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-16S SKU)............ 11

Figure 8: Height distribution of VB8004 mainboard (VB8004-12E SKU)............11

Figure 9: I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard ................................................................. 13

Figure 10: I/O ports of VB8004 mainboard with VB8004-A daughter board....13

Figure 11: DC-in coaxial connector ............................................................................ 14

Figure 12: PS/2 port pin diagram .................................................................................15

Figure 13: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout diagram .....................................................16

Figure 14: USB 2.0 port pinout diagram ..................................................................... 17

Figure 15: USB 3.0 port pinout diagram ..................................................................... 18

Figure 16: COM port pinout diagram ......................................................................... 19

Figure 17: DVI-I connector pinout diagram ............................................................... 20

Figure 18: HDMI port pinout diagram ........................................................................ 21

Figure 19: SATA power connector..............................................................................22

Figure 20: CMOS battery slot ....................................................................................... 23

Figure 21: Front panel pin header block.................................................................... 24

Figure 22: CPU Fan connector ...................................................................................... 25

Figure 23: SATA connectors ......................................................................................... 26

Figure 24: USB 2.0 pin headers block......................................................................... 27

Figure 25: COM connector............................................................................................ 28

Figure 26: LPC connector............................................................................................... 29

Figure 27: Audio pin header block ............................................................................. 30

Figure 28: Digital I/O pin header block ..................................................................... 31

Figure 29: Optical Out pin header .............................................................................. 32

Figure 30: SPI pin header block ...................................................................................33

Figure 31: LVDS panel connector................................................................................ 34

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Figure 32: Clear CMOS jumper ....................................................................................35

Figure 33: Voltage select jumper (J1) for COM port.............................................. 36

Figure 34: Voltage select jumper (J2) for COM connector................................... 37

Figure 35: Panel and backlight power select jumper (J3)..................................... 38

Figure 36: DDR3 SODIMM memory slot .................................................................... 39

Figure 37: Installing memory 1..................................................................................... 40

Figure 38: Installing memory 2..................................................................................... 40

Figure 39: Proprietary 80-pin connector .................................................................... 41

Figure 40: Suggested minimum chassis dimensions................................................45

Figure 41: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16X SKU... 46

Figure 42: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-6XS SKU... 47

Figure 43: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16S SKU ... 47

Figure 44: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-16 SKU ..... 48

Figure 45: Suggested minimum internal chassis height for VB8004-12E SKU ... 48

Figure 46: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004-16X SKU .................................. 49

Figure 47: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004-16XS SKU ................................ 49

Figure 48: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004-16S SKU................................... 50

Figure 49: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004-16 SKU .....................................50

Figure 50: Suggested keep out areas for VB8004-12E SKU................................... 51

Figure 51: Illustration of the Main menu screen....................................................... 55

Figure 52: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen......................................... 57

Figure 53: Illustration of the CPU Configuration screen......................................... 58

Figure 54: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen ............................................. 59

Figure 55: Illustration of SATA-1 Primary IDE screen ............................................. 59

Figure 56: Illustration of SATA-1 Secondary IDE screen........................................ 60

Figure 57: Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen......................................... 61

Figure 58: Illustration of Hardware Health Configuration screen ........................ 62

Figure 59: Illustration of ACPI Configuration screen............................................... 63

Figure 60: Illustration of APM Configuration screen ............................................... 65

Figure 61: Illustration of Event Log Configuration screen...................................... 70

Figure 62: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen........................ 71

Figure 63: Illustration of USB Configuration screen ................................................ 72

Figure 64: Illustration of CRB Configuration screen................................................. 73

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Figure 65: Illustration of Boot Settings screen.......................................................... 77

Figure 66: Illustration of Boot Settings Configuration............................................. 77

Figure 67: Illustration of Boot Device Priority........................................................... 79

Figure 68: Illustration of Security Settings screen.................................................... 80

Figure 69: Illustration of Exit Options screen ........................................................... 82

Figure 70: Daughter board top view layout............................................................106

Figure 71: Daughter board bottom view layout..................................................... 106

Figure 72: Daughter board dimensions .................................................................... 107

Figure 73: Daughter board External I/O layout ......................................................108

Figure 74: Daughter board HDMI port pinout diagram........................................108

Figure 75: Daughter board DVI-I connector pinout diagram ..............................108

Figure 76: Mini PCI Express slot .................................................................................109

Figure 77: GPU Fan connector....................................................................................109

Figure 78: Proprietary 80-pin female connector .................................................... 110

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1. Product Overview

Product Overview

1.1.

Product OverviewProduct Overview

The VIA VB8004 Mini-ITX mainboard is a highly integrated x86 mainboard

optimized for systems in ultra-thin embedded, industrial and multimedia

applications. The mainboard is based on the low power VIA VX900 Unified

Digital Media IGP chipset that features the VIA Chrome9™ HC DX9 with

2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for rich digital media performance.

The VIA VB8004 has one expansion I/O daughter board called VB8004-A. The

VB8004-A daughter board is connected through a proprietary 80-pin

connector that carries signals for one 4-Lane PCIe, one 1-Lane PCIe, dedicated

graphics S3 5400E, HDMI, and DVI-I. The combination of mainboard and

daughter board offers up to four displays that makes it ideal for various digital

signages and perfect for gaming.

The VIA VB8004 includes a powerful, secure, and efficient VIA Nano™ X2 /

Nano™ processor. The VIA Nano X2 / Nano processor includes the VIA

Padlock Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA StepAhead™

Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.

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The VIA VB8004 includes one 1066 MHz DDR3 SODIMM slot that supports up

to 4 GB memory size. The VIA VB8004 provides support for high fidelity audio

with its included VIA VT1708S High Definition Audio codec. In addition it

supports two SATA 3Gb/s storage devices.

The VIA VB8004 is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating

systems, as well as with standard Mini-ITX chassis enclosures. However, the

length of I/O coastline of VB8004 mainboard is non-standard; therefore a

customized I/O bracket is necessary.

Note:

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the I/O coastline. All users should check with the local sales representative for I/O brackets

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1.1. Key Features and Benefits

1.1.1. VIA Nano™ X2 / Nano™ Processor

The VIA Nano X2 and VIA Nano are 64-bit superscalar x86 processors based

on a 40 nanometer and 65 nanometer process technology respectively. Packed

into an ultra compact NanoBGA2 package (measuring 21mm x 21mm), it

delivers an energy-efficient yet powerful performance, with cool and quiet

operation. The VIA Nano X2 and VIA Nano are ideal for embedded system

applications such as industrial PCs, test machines, measuring equipment,

digital signage, medical PCs, monitoring systems, gaming machines, in-vehicle

entertainment, etc.

1.1.2. VIA VX900 Chipset

The VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP 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 VIA VX900 features VIA

Chrome9™ HC DX9 2D/3D graphics and video acceleration, VC1, MPEG-2,

WMV9, H.264 decoding acceleration, DDR3 1066 MHz support, motion

compensation and dual display support to ensure a rich overall entertainment

experience.

1.1.3. DC-In Power Input

The VIA VB8004 comes with DC-in power input jack. The DC-in power input

requires a 12V/5A max input. The AC-to-DC adapter can be purchased with

the mainboard.

1.1.4. Expansion Option

The VIA VB8004 further proves its versatility by providing a unique expansion

option that uses a proprietary 80-pin connector for daughter board. The

VB8004-A daughter board provides additional graphics support for the

VB8004 mainboard. With the additional DVI-I and HDMI ports on the VB8004-

A, the VB8004 mainboard can support up to four displays. In addition, the

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Processor

ProcessorProcessor

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VIA Nano X2 40nm processor

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1.6 GHz VIA Nano X2 (for VB8004-16X SKU1 and VB8004-16XS SKU2)

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VIA Nano E-Series 65nm processor

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1.6 GHz VIA Nano (for VB8004-16S SKU3 and VB8004-16 SKU4)

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1.2 GHz VIA Nano (for VB8004-12E SKU5)

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Supports 800MHz Front Side Bus

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7 bit VID VRM Operation

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21 x 21 mm FCBGA

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Chipset

ChipsetChipset

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VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset

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31 x 31 mm FCBGA

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System Memory

System MemorySystem Memory

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1 x SODIMM slot supporting DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM

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Supports up to 4 GB memory size

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Graphics

GraphicsGraphics

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Integrated VIA Chrome9™ HC DX9 3D/2D graphics

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MPEG2, WMV9/VC1, H.264 Full HD video decoder

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DirectX 9 support

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Onboard

Onboard Peripherals

Onboard Onboard

Peripherals

PeripheralsPeripherals

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Onboard USB

Onboard USBOnboard USB

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VL801 USB 3.0 controller (manufacturing option)

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Onboard LAN

Onboard LANOnboard LAN

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VIA VT6130 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller

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Onboard Audio

Onboard AudioOnboard Audio

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VIA VT1708S High Definition Audio Codec

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Onboard Super IO

Onboard Super IOOnboard Super IO

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Fintek F81801U-I Super I/O controller

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Onboard I/O ConnectorsOnboard I/O Connectors

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4 x USB 2.0 pin header

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1 x Audio pin header for Line-out and MIC-in

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1 x Digital I/O (GPI x 4 + GPO x 4)

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1 x LPC connector for BIOS debugging

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1 x Serial connector for COM port

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2 x COM port voltage select pin header

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1 x Panel and Back Light power select pin header

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1 x Front panel pin header

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1 x CPU/System fan connector

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1 x SPI Flash ROM pin header

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1 x OPTO Out pin header (SPDIF_Out)

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2 x SATA HDD connectors

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2 x SATA HDD power connectors

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1 x Proprietary 80-pin I/O connector

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1 x LVDS connector, for 24-bit single channel LVDS panel

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Back Panel I/O

Back Panel I/OBack Panel I/O

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1 x 12V DC-in power jack

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1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

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1 x PS/2 Mouse port

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1 x RJ45 port (GigaLAN)

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2 x USB 2.0 ports

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1 x Serial port (COM port)

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1 x DVI-I port

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2 x USB 3.0 ports (manufacturing option)

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1 x HDMI port

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BIOSBIOS

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AMI BIOS

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8 Mbit SPI flash memory

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Supported

Supported Operating System

Supported Supported

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Windows 7

Windows Embedded Standard 7

Windows XP

Windows Embedded Standard/Compact

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Power

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DC-in 12V

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System Monitoring & Management

System Monitoring & ManagementSystem Monitoring & Management

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Wake-on-LAN

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Keyboard Power-on

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Timer Power-on

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System power management

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AC power failure recovery

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WatchDog Timer

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Operating Conditions

Operating ConditionsOperating Conditions

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Operating Temp

Operating Temperature

Operating TempOperating Temp

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0°C up to 50°C

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Operating Humidity

Operating HumidityOperating Humidity

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0% up to 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)

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Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

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Mini-ITX (6-layer)

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17 cm x 17 cm

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Compliance

ComplianceCompliance

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FCC

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BSMI

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RoHS

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1. The VB8004-16X SKU uses heatsink with fan and has LVDS connector but does not support the

VB8004-A daughter board.

2. The VB8004-16XS SKU supports VB8004-A daughter board, LVDS connector and uses heatsink

with fan.

3. The VB8004-16S SKU supports VB8004-A daughter board, LVDS connector and uses heatsink

with fan.

4. The VB8004-16 SKU uses heatsink with fan and has LVDS connector but does not support the

VB8004-A daughter board.

5. The VB8004-12E SKU is a fanless and has LVDS connector but does not support the VB8004-A

daughter board.

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I/O InterfaceI/O Interface

The VIA VB8004 mainboard has a wide selection of interfaces integrated into

the board. It includes a selection of frequently used ports as part of the

external I/O coastline.

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2.1.1. DC-in Jack

The VB8004 mainboard comes with a DC-in coaxial power connector. The

specifications of the DC coaxial power connector are shown below

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Physical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications

Outer Diameter 6.50 mm

Inner Diameter 2.00 mm

Barrel Depth 8.80 mm

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Electrical SpecificationsElectrical Specifications

Input Voltage 12 V

Input Current 5.0 A (max)

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The plug of the power adapter must have an inner diameter of 2.10 mm in order to fit the DC-in

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2.1.2. PS/2 Port

The mainboard provides two PS/2 ports. The green PS/2 port is used to attach

a PS/2 mouse while the purple PS/2 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. The pinout of

the PS/2 port is as shown below

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3 GND

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2.1.3. GigaLAN Port

The integrated 8-pin Gigabit Ethernet port is using an 8 Position 8 Contact

(8P8C) receptacle connector (commonly referred to as RJ45). The pinout of

the Gigabit Ethernet port is as shown below.

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3 Signal pair 2+

4 Signal pair 3+

5 Signal pair 3-

6 Signal pair 2-

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