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- Page 1 Operating Guidelines VIA EPIA M-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard Operation Guidelines The Ultra Compact Motherboard Form Factor From VIA Technologies...
- Page 2 Operating Guidelines Contents • Overview • Layout • Specifications • CLE266 Chipset Overview • I/O Back Panel Layout • Power Specifications • DVD Playback Tests • Power Consumption Tests • FliteDeck – System Management Suite • Smart5.1 – Intelligent 6 Channel Audio •...
- Page 3 Operating Guidelines EPIA M-Series Overview The VIA EPIA M -Series Mini-ITX Mainboard is a revolutionary, ultra-compact x86 platform optimized for today’s killer digital applications. At just 17cm x 17cm, Mini- ITX is the world’s smallest native x86 mainboard platform, and is fully compatible with Microsoft®...
- Page 4 Operating Guidelines EPIA M-Series Specifications Processor - VIA C3/Eden EBGA Processor Chipset - VIA CLE266 North Bridge - VT8235 South Bridge System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket - Up to 1GB memory size - Integrated CastleRock graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 X ATA 133/100/66 Connectors...
- Page 5 Operating Guidelines VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview Combining a fully integrated video processing feature set, 2D/3D graphics engine and ultra efficient VIA DDR memory controlle r, the VIA Apollo CLE266 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.
- Page 6 Operating Guidelines EPIA M-Series I/O Back Panel Layout RJ-45 LAN Port Parallel Port Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-In Line-Out Mic-In S-Video Port RCA Video VGA Display Connector S/P DIF Port 2 x USB Ports...
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Page 7: Power Specifications
Operating Guidelines Power Specifications The EPIA M utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA M platform’s ultra low power requirements a 90 – 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications. -12V PWR_ON- PWR_GD... - Page 8 Operating Guidelines Power Consumption Tests Below is an extensive set of power consumption tests that clearly illustrate the ultra low power consumption qualities of the EPIA platform. All tests were conducted under the Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system and include the entire wattage consumed by the EPIA platform.
- Page 9 Operating Guidelines Playing MP3 39.3 22.7 20.4 18.4 Watts 13.4 E P I A M 9 0 0 0 E P I A M E 6 0 0 0 E P I A 8 0 0 E P I A 5 0 0 0 Intel 845- b a s e d M B Pentium 4 1.7G...
- Page 10 Operating Guidelines Running Network Apps 25.8 19.1 18.1 14.3 11.3 Watts E P I A M 9 0 0 0 E P I A M E 6 0 0 0 E P I A 8 0 0 E P I A 5 0 0 0 I n t e l 8 4 5 - b a s e d M B Pentium 4...
- Page 11 Operating Guidelines Running Office Applications Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 3.12A 10.5144W 4.89V 2.51A 12.2739W 5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W +12V 12.51V 0.163A 2.0391W Total Watts: 25.5302W EPIA M E6000 Playing DVD Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V...
- Page 12 Operating Guidelines EPIA 800 Playing DVD Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 2.43A 8.1891W 4.90V 2.07A 10.143W 5VSB 4.95V 0.52A 2.574W +12V 12.54V 0.11A 1.3794W Total Watts: 22.2855W Playing MP3 Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 1.99A...
- Page 13 Operating Guidelines 4.97V 1.15A 5.7155W 5VSB 5.04V 0.038A 0.1915W +12V 12.28V 0.065A 0.7982W Total Watts: 13.4789W Running Network Applications Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 1.80A 6.066W 4.97V 0.86A 4.2742W 5VSB 5.04V 0.038A 0.1915W +12V 12.28V 0.064A 0.7859W Total Watts: 11.3176W...
- Page 14 55.9933W Total Watts: 71.1064W The system management suite from VIA Mainboard. FliteDeck empowers the user by enabling full system control through an easy to use Windows® -based control suite. FliteDeck comprises four utilities, SysProbe, MissionControl, JetStream, and FlashPort. FliteDeck is a value-added accessory bundled with all EPIA M-Series mainboards.
- Page 15 Standard motherboard three jack game/audio port Fig 1.1 Fig 1.1 above shows a VIA Mainboard with standard three jack game/audio port configuration. The three jacks are dedicated to Line-Out, Line-In, and Mic -In usage. The Line-Out jack is predominately used to plug in standard two channel speakers while the Line-In jack can be used to transfer data from devices such as Mini Disks to your PC.
- Page 16 Fig 1.2 above shows VIA’s Smart5.1 technology implemented onboard. Smart5.1 requires no additional hardware to implement 6 channel surround sound audio on a standard VIA Mainboard platform. With Smart5.1 implemented, the left jack becomes the Front left/right speaker port. The middle jack is for Rear left/right speakers and the center/subwoofer speaker plugs into the right jack.
- Page 17 DVD audio, MP3s and computer gaming. The software that enables Smart5.1 is embedded into the VIA audio driver so when a technician or system integrator is setting up a VIA Mainboard he will simply choose to enable Smart5.1 when proceeding through the driver installation and feature selection process.