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USER MANUAL
VAB-1000
Pico-ITX Cortex-A9 Board
1.06-01282015-141000

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL VAB-1000 Pico-ITX Cortex-A9 Board 1.06-01282015-141000...
  • Page 2 The information and product specifications within this document are subject to change at any time, without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such change. VIA Technologies, Inc. reserves the right the make changes to the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Battery Recycling and Disposal Only use the appropriate battery specified for this product. Do not re-use, recharge, or reheat an old battery. Do not attempt to force open the battery. Do not discard used batteries with regular trash. Discard used batteries according to local regulations. Safety Precautions Always read the safety instructions carefully.
  • Page 4 1000 User Manual Box Contents VAB- - - - 1000 1000 1000 1000 1 x VAB-1000 embedded board 1 x VAB-1000-T companion card 1 x Screw pack for Mini PCIe module 1 x COM connector cable (3-wired for debugging the console)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview ........ Product Overview Product Overview ........................................................................
  • Page 6 44 44 A.1. Specifications....................... 44 A.2. VAB-1000-T Layout Diagram ................45 A.3. VAB-1000-T Dimensions................... 46 A.4. VAB-1000-T Onboard Connectors and Jumper..........47 A.4.1. Audio Board-to-Board Connector ............47 A.4.2. Front panel_USB_COM Board-to-Board Connector ......48 A.4.3. COM Pin Header..................49 A.4.4.
  • Page 7 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4. VAB-1000-L Onboard Connectors and Jumper ..........54 B.4.1. DC-In Connector ..................54 B.4.2. 2 CH_Backlight Connector................ 55 B.4.3. 2 CH_LVDS & BL Connector..............56 B.4.4.
  • Page 8 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Lists of Figures Figure 1: Layout diagram of VAB-1000 (top and bottom view)......6 Figure 2: Dimensions of VAB-1000................8 Figure 3: Height distribution of VAB-1000 (top and bottom) ........ 9 Figure 4: Rear I/O ports....................10 Figure 5: DC-In jack diagram..................
  • Page 9 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Figure 31: Install the VAB-1000-L to a suitable surface ......... 37 Figure 32: Connect the 2-CH_LVDS & 2-CH_Backlight connector to 10.4” LVDS panel ..........................37 Figure 33: Connect the DC-In power cable .............. 38 Figure 34: Inserting the mini PCIe module..............
  • Page 10 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Lists of Tables Table 1: Layout diagram description table of VAB-1000 ........7 Table 2: Layout diagram description table of Rear I/O ports ....... 10 Table 3: DC-In jack specifications ................11 Table 4: Micro SD Card slot pinout................11 Table 5: Mini USB 2.0 port pinout................
  • Page 11 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Table 32: DC-IN connector pinout ................54 Table 33: 2 CH_Backlight connector pinout ............55 Table 34: 2 CH_LVDS & BL connector pinout ............56 Table 35: 1CH LVDS &...

  • Page 12: Product Overview Product Overview

    Product Overview Based on the ultra compact Pico-ITX form factor, measuring 10 cm x 7.2 cm, the VIA VAB-1000 is powered by a 1.0GHz dual core VIA Elite E1000 Cortex- A9 SoC. The board features a high-performance graphics and video engine...

  • Page 13: Key Features

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1.1. Key Features Powered by VIA E1000 1.0GHz ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core processor Supports integrated graphics processing (GPU) with Unified Shading Architecture Small form factor and low power design Fanless and ultra low power consumption Compatible with Android operating system 4GB onboard eMMC Flash memory...

  • Page 14: Product Specifications

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor Processor Processor Processor VIA Elite E1000 ARM Cortex-A9 Dual Core @ 1.0 GHz processor  512KB cache memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory...
  • Page 15 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Note: Note: Note: Note: The LVDS transmitter has to be used along with VAB-1000-L board and cables. Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer When system hang, the watchdog will reboot the system after timeout ...
  • Page 16 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Supported Operating System Supported Operating System Supported Operating System Supported Operating System Android 4.3  Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Conditions Operating Temperature ...

  • Page 17: Layout Diagram

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Layout diagram of VAB : Layout diagram of VAB- - - - 1000 (top and bottom view) 1000 (top and bottom view) Figure Figure...
  • Page 18 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Item Item Description Description Item Item Description Description DDR3 memory JM3: Miscellaneous select jumper PWR1: SATA power connector CN9: SPI and GPIO combination pin header WLAN1: WLAN connector CN8: COM and I²C combination pin header JSF1: SPI flash connector...

  • Page 19: Product Dimensions

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1.4. Product Dimensions Figure Figure 2 2 2 2 : Dimensions of VAB : Dimensions of VAB- - - - 1000 1000 Figure Figure : Dimensions of VAB : Dimensions of VAB 1000...

  • Page 20: Height Distribution

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1.5. Height Distribution Figure Figure Figure Figure 3 3 3 3 : Height distribution of VAB : Height distribution of VAB : Height distribution of VAB : Height distribution of VAB- - - - 1000 (top and bottom) 1000 (top and bottom) 1000 (top and bottom)

  • Page 21: I/O Interface

    2. 2. 2. 2. I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface The VIA VAB-1000 has a wide selection of interfaces integrated into the board. It includes a selection of frequently used ports as part of the rear I/O coastline. 2.1. Rear I/O Ports Figure...

  • Page 22: Dc-In Jack

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.1.1. DC-In Jack The mainboard comes with a DC power input jack on the rear I/O panel adjacent to the Micro SD slot. The power connector carriers +12V external power input.

  • Page 23: Mini Usb 2.0 Port

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.1.3. Mini USB 2.0 Port There are two integrated Mini USB 2.0 ports located on the rear I/O panel. The Mini USB 2.0 interface port gives complete Plug and Play and hot swap capability for external devices and it complies with USB UHCI, rev.

  • Page 24: Hdmi Out Port

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual ® 2.1.4. HDMI Out Port ® The HDMI Out port is used to connect high definition video and digital audio using a single cable. It allows connecting the digital video devices which ®...

  • Page 25: Lan Port (Gigabit Ethernet)

    1000 User Manual 2.1.5. RJ-45 LAN port (Gigabit Ethernet) The VAB-1000 is equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port. The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port is using 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector or commonly referred to as RJ-45. It is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASE-TX), and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards.

  • Page 26: Onboard Connectors

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2. Onboard Connectors 2.2.1. RTC Battery Connector The mainboard is equipped with onboard RTC battery connector used for connecting the external cable battery that provides power to the 32.768 KHz crystal oscillator for Real Time Clock (RTC).

  • Page 27: Sata Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.2. SATA Connector The SATA connector on board can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. The SATA connector is labeled as “SATA1” and it can support 2.5” SATA SSD. The pinout of the SATA connector is shown below.

  • Page 28: Sata Power Connector

    1000 User Manual 2.2.3. SATA Power Connector The VAB-1000 is equipped with 3-pin SATA power connector used for connecting SATA SSD power cable to power 2.5” SATA SSD. When connecting the SATA SSD power cable, make sure the power plug is inserted in the proper orientation and pins are properly aligned.

  • Page 29: Spi Flash Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.4. SPI Flash Connector The mainboard has one 8-pin SPI flash connector. The SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash connector is used to update the Boot Leader EEPROM. The connector is labeled as “JSF1”.

  • Page 30: Wlan Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.5. WLAN Connector The mainboard has a WLAN connector labeled as “WLAN1”. The WLAN connector is used to attach WLAN USB module to provide WiFi connectivity. The pinout of the connector is shown below.

  • Page 31: Vga Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.6. VGA Pin Header The mainboard has one 2 x 6-pin VGA pin header for CRT display. The pin header is labeled as “VGA1”. The pinout of the connector is shown below. Figure Figure Figure...

  • Page 32: Front Audio Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.7. Front Audio Pin Header The mainboard has a front audio pin header for connecting the Line-Out, Line- In and Mic-In jacks. The pin header is labeled as “CN6”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.

  • Page 33: Front Panel, Usb 2.0 And Com Combination Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.8. Front Panel, USB 2.0 and COM Combination Pin Header The mainboard includes one Front Panel, USB2.0 and COM combination pin header block labeled as “CN7”. The front panel, USB2.0 and COM combination pin header is used to connect the power switch, reset switch, power LED, suspend LED, SSD LED, case speaker, additional USB 2.0 port and RS232/Console port.

  • Page 34: Com And I²C Combination Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.9. COM and I²C Combination Pin Header The COM and I²C combination pin header block labeled as “CN8” is used for connecting I²C device and additional COM connector that supports Tx/Rx. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.

  • Page 35: Spi And Gpio Combination Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.10. SPI and GPIO Combination Pin Header The SPI and GPIO combination pin header block labeled as “CN9” is used for connecting SPI device, and General Purpose Input and Output. The pinout of the pin header is shown below.

  • Page 36: Jtag Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.11. JTAG Connector The JTAG connector provides a set of JTAG signals that allow JTAG debugging equipment to be used. The connector is labeled as “JTAG1”. The pinout of the connector is shown below.

  • Page 37: Lvds Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 2.2.12. LVDS Connector The mainboard has one LVDS connector on the bottom side of the board. The LVDS connector can connect the panel’s LVDS cable to support the dual- channel 18-bit/24-bit display.
  • Page 38 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual CLK1P1 A4M1 A4P1 A5M1 A5P1 A6M1 A6P1 A7M1 A7P1 CLK2M1 CLK2P1 VDD33 for EDID Power LCD_CLK (I²C CLK) LCD_DATA (I²C DATA) ENABLT1 (Enable BL) BAK_ADJ Table Table 20...

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumper Description Jumper Description Jumper Description Jumper Description A jumper consists of pair conductive pins used to close in or bypass an electronic circuit to set up or configure particular feature using a jumper cap.

  • Page 40: Backlight Power Select Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3.1. Backlight Power Select Jumper The mainboard has a jumper that controls the input voltage delivered to the LVDS inverter connector. The jumper is labeled as “PBL_SET1”. The jumper settings are shown below.

  • Page 41: Panel Power Select Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3.2. Panel Power Select Jumper The mainboard has a jumper that controls the voltage delivered to the LVDS panel connector. The jumper is labeled as “PVDD_SET1”. The jumper settings are shown below.

  • Page 42: Clear Cmos Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3.3. Clear CMOS Jumper The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. To reset the CMOS settings, set the jumper on pins 2 and 3 while the system is off.

  • Page 43: Mini Pcie Revision Select Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3.4. Mini PCIe Revision Select Jumper The mainboard has a mini PCIe select jumper that determines the supported revision specification of mini PCIe slot. The jumper is labeled as “MPCIE_SET1”. The jumper settings are shown below.

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous Select Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 3.5. Miscellaneous Select Jumper The mainboard has a miscellaneous select jumper that is used to enable/disable the SD card write protect, detect the active/inactive audio head phone, and auto power-on function.

  • Page 45: Hardware Installation Hardware Installation

    Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Align the Audio and Front panel_USB_COM board-to-board connectors on the VAB-1000-T with the CN6 and CN7 combinations pin header block on the VAB-1000 board. Figure Figure 28 28: Installing the VAB : Installing the VAB- - - - 1000...
  • Page 46 1000 User Manual Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Secure the VAB-1000-T to the chassis with two screws. Figure Figure 29 29: Securing the VAB : Securing the VAB- - - - 1000 1000- - - - T companion card...

  • Page 47: Installing The Vab-1000-L (Optional)

    Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Insert one end of the board to board flex cable to the Board to Board connector on VAB-1000-L daughter board and the other end to LVDS connector on VAB-1000 mainboard. Step 2 Step 2...
  • Page 48 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Install the VAB-1000-L daughter board to a suitable surface and secure it with two screws. Figure Figure Figure Figure 31 31 31 31: Install the VAB...
  • Page 49 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Connect the DC-In power cable to the DC-In connector. Figure Figure Figure Figure 33 33 33 33: Connect the DC : Connect the DC : Connect the DC...

  • Page 50: Installing The Mini Pcie Module

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 4.3. Installing the Mini PCIe module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Align the notch on the Mini PCIe module with the counterpart on the Mini PCIe slot then insert the module at 30°...

  • Page 51: Installing Into A Chassis

    SATA connector and board-to-board pin headers should have a buffer of at least 12 mm, or 27 mm if the VAB-1000-T companion card will be used. The two sides adjacent to the I/O coastline should have at least a 2 mm buffer.

  • Page 52: Suggested Minimum Chassis Height

    Note: Note: In getting the minimum height requirements for internal space of the chassis, it is required to consider the heights of the connectors (such as JTAG connector and Mini PCIe slot) on the bottom side of the VAB-1000 board.

  • Page 53: Suggested Keep Out Areas

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 4.4.3. Suggested keep out areas The figure below shows the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed. Figure Figure Figure Figure 38 38 38 38: Suggested keep out areas...

  • Page 54: Driver Support

    Supports Supports Supports 5.1. Driver Support The VIA VAB-1000 system is highly compatible with Android 4.3. 5.1.1. Driver Installation Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: Drivers provided by VIA Using a driver built into a distribution package Visiting www.viaembedded.com...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Vab

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Appendix A. Appendix A. Appendix A. Appendix A. VAB- - - - 1000 1000- - - - T Companion Card T Companion Card 1000 1000 T Companion Card T Companion Card...

  • Page 56: Vab-1000-T Layout Diagram

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual A.2. VAB-1000-T Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 39 39 39 39: VAB : VAB : VAB : VAB- - - - 1000 1000...

  • Page 57: Vab-1000-T Dimensions

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual A.3. VAB-1000-T Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 40 40 40 40: VAB : VAB : VAB : VAB- - - - 1000 1000 1000- - - - T Dimensions...

  • Page 58: Vab-1000-T Onboard Connectors And Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual A.4. VAB-1000-T Onboard Connectors and Jumper A.4.1. Audio Board-to-Board Connector Figure Figure Figure Figure 41 41 41 41: Audio board : Audio board : Audio board...

  • Page 59: Front Panel_Usb_Com Board-To-Board Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual A.4.2. Front panel_USB_COM Board-to-Board Connector Figure Figure 42 42: Front panel_USB_COM board : Front panel_USB_COM board- - - - to to to to- - - - board connector diagram board connector diagram Figure Figure...

  • Page 60: Com Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual A.4.3. COM Pin Header Figure Figure Figure Figure 43 43 43 43: COM pin header diagram : COM pin header diagram : COM pin header diagram : COM pin header diagram Signal Signal...

  • Page 61: Appendix B. Vab

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Appendix B. Appendix B. Appendix B. Appendix B. VAB- - - - 1000 1000- - - - L Daughter Board L Daughter Board 1000 1000 L Daughter Board L Daughter Board...

  • Page 62: Vab-1000-L Layout Diagram

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.2. VAB-1000-L Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 45 45 45 45: VAB : VAB : VAB : VAB- - - - 1000 1000...
  • Page 63 VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual Item Item Item Item Description Description Description Description LVDS2: LVDS panel connector 2 BL_SET pin header 2CH_Backlight connector LVDS1: LVDS panel connector 1 DC-In connector 1CH_Backlight connector Board-To-Board connector Table...

  • Page 64: Vab-1000-L Dimensions

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.3. VAB-1000-L Dimensions Figure Figure 47 47: VAB : VAB- - - - 1000 1000- - - - L Dimensions (Top View) L Dimensions (Top View)

  • Page 65: Vab-1000-L Onboard Connectors And Jumper

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4. VAB-1000-L Onboard Connectors and Jumper B.4.1. DC-In Connector Figure Figure 49 49: DC : DC- - - - IN connector diagram IN connector diagram...

  • Page 66: Ch_Backlight Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.2. 2 CH_Backlight Connector Figure Figure 50 50: 2 CH_Backligh : 2 CH_Backlight connector diagram t connector diagram Figure Figure 50 50 : 2 CH_Backligh : 2 CH_Backligh t connector diagram t connector diagram...

  • Page 67: Ch_Lvds & Bl Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.3. 2 CH_LVDS & BL Connector Figure Figure Figure Figure 51 51 51 51: 2 CH_LVDS : 2 CH_LVDS : 2 CH_LVDS : 2 CH_LVDS & BL connector diagram &...

  • Page 68: 1Ch Lvds & Bl Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.4. 1CH LVDS & BL Connector Figure Figure 52 52: 1CH LVDS & BL connector diagram : 1CH LVDS & BL connector diagram Figure Figure 52 52 : 1CH LVDS &...

  • Page 69: Bl_Set Pin Header

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.5. BL_SET pin header Figure Figure Figure Figure 53 53 53 53: BL_SET pin header diagram : BL_SET pin header diagram : BL_SET pin header diagram : BL_SET pin header diagram Signal Signal...

  • Page 70: Board To Board Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.6. Board to board connector Figure Figure 54 54: Board to board connector diagram : Board to board connector diagram Figure Figure 54 54 : Board to board connector diagram : Board to board connector diagram Pin Signal...

  • Page 71: Ch_Backlight Connector

    VAB- - - - 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual 1000 User Manual B.4.7. 1 CH_Backlight connector Figure Figure 55 55: 1 CH_Backlight connector diagram : 1 CH_Backlight connector diagram Figure Figure 55 55 : 1 CH_Backlight connector diagram : 1 CH_Backlight connector diagram Signal Signal...

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