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EPIA-M900 User Manual
1. Product Overview
The VIA EPIA-M900 Mini-ITX mainboard is an entry-level native x86 mainboard
designed mainly for embedded and thin client applications. It can also be
used for various domain application such as desktop PC, industrial PC, etc. The
mainboard is based on the VIA VX900 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset that
features the VIA Chrome9™ HC with 2D/3D graphics and video accelerators
for rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA-M900 includes a powerful, secure, and efficient VIA Nano™ X2
dual core processor. The VIA Nano X2 processor includes the VIA Padlock
Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA StepAhead™
Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.
The VIA EPIA-M900 includes two 1066 MHz DDR3 SODIMM slots that support
up to 8 GB. The VIA EPIA-M900 provides support for high fidelity audio with
its included VIA VT2021 High Definition Audio codec. In addition it supports
two SATA 3Gb/s storage devices.
The VIA EPIA-M900 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well
as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA EPIA-
®
M900 is fully compatible with Microsoft
and Linux operating systems.
1.1. Key Features and Benefits
1.1.1. VIA Nano™ X2 1.6GHz Processor
The VIA Nano X2 is a 64-bit superscalar x86 dual core processor based on a
40 nanometer process technology. 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 is
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 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™ HC3 with 2D/3D graphics and video acceleration, DDR3 1066/800
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