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- Page 2 USER MANUAL EPIA-M900 Mini-ITX embedded board 1.48-06222012-110400...
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Page 3: Regulatory Compliance
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 4: Safety Precautions
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 5 Model Number CPU Frequency CPU Frequency CPU Frequency CPU Frequency Description Description Description Description EPIA-M900-16L 1.6GHz Nano™ X2 Standard kit 1 x SATA cable 1 x I/O bracket EPIA-M900-12LQ 1.2GHz QuadCore Standard kit 1 x SATA cable 1 x I/O bracket...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview ........ Product Overview Product Overview .................................................... - Page 7 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.12. LVDS Connector..................39 2.2.13. Inverter Connector................40 2.2.14. Front Audio Pin Header............... 41 2.2.15. SPDIF Connector ................... 42 2.2.16. Digital I/O Pin Header................43 2.2.17.
- Page 8 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.4.4. System Time ................... 61 6.4.5. System Date.................... 62 6.5. Advanced Settings ..................63 6.5.1. CPU Configuration ................64 6.5.2. SATA Configuration................66 6.5.3.
- Page 9 EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual A.1. EPIA-M900-16L ....................93 A.1.1. PassMark (CPU Usage = 100%) ............... 93 A.1.2. Power DVD 10 (H.264, 1080i)..............93 A.1.3. Power DVD 10 (MPEG2, 1080p)............. 94 A.1.4. Power DVD 10 (WMV9, 1920x1080)............. 94 A.1.5.
- Page 10 User Manual User Manual Lists of Figures Figure 1: Layout diagram of the EPIA-M900 mainboard (top view) ....19 Figure 2: Layout diagram of the EPIA-M900 mainboard (bottom view)..... 20 Figure 3: Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA-M900 mainboard..21 Figure 4: Height distribution of the EPIA-M900 mainboard ........
- Page 11 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual Figure 32: Inserting the memory module..............50 Figure 33: Locking the memory module ..............50 Figure 34: Disengaging the SODIMM locking clips ..........51 Figure 35: Removing the memory module ..............
- Page 13 Table 24: LPC pin header pinout................. 45 Table 25: Backlight and LVDS power select jumper settings....... 47 Table 26: CLEAR CMOS jumper settings..............48 Table 27: Serial port addresses and IRQs ..............68 Table 28: EPIA-M900 mating connector vendor lists ..........99...
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Page 14: Product Overview Product Overview
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. -
Page 15: Key Features And Benefits
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1.1. Key Features and Benefits ™ 1.1.1. VIA Nano X2 / VIA QuadCore Processor The VIA Nano X2 processor is a 64-bit superscalar x86 dual core processor based on a 40 nanometer process technology. -
Page 16: Modular Expansion Options
This ensures that companies using the EPIA-M900 obtain the maximum benefits from its past investments in PCI expansion cards. The VIA EPIA-M900 also includes a 16-Lane PCI Express 2.0 expansion slot that provides protection against obsolescence. -
Page 17: Product Specifications
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor Processor Processor Processor EPIA- - - - M900 EPIA M900- - - - 16L EPIA EPIA M900 M900 ... - Page 18 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1 x MFX pin header 1 x PCI slot 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x 24-bit 2-channel LVDS connector ...
- Page 19 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual F F F F orm Factor orm Factor orm Factor orm Factor Mini-ITX (8-layer) 17 cm x 17 cm Compliance Compliance Compliance...
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Page 20: Layout Diagram
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Layout diagram of the EPIA : Layout diagram of the EPIA- - - - M M M M 90 900 mainboard 0 mainboard (top view) (top view) - Page 21 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual Figure Figure Figure Figure 2 2 2 2 : : : : Layout diagram of the EPIA Layout diagram of the EPIA Layout diagram of the EPIA- - - - M900 mainboard (bottom view) Layout diagram of the EPIA M900 mainboard (bottom view)
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Page 22: Product Dimensions
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1.4. Product Dimensions Figure Figure 3 3 3 3 : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA- - - - M M M M 90 900 mainboard 0 mainboard Figure... -
Page 23: Height Distribution
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 1.5. Height Distribution Figure Figure Figure Figure 4 4 4 4 : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA- - - - M M M M 90 90 90... -
Page 24: I/O Interface
2. 2. 2. 2. I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface The VIA EPIA-M900 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. 2.1. External I/O Ports... -
Page 25: Hdmi Port
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual ® 2.1.1. HDMI Port ® ® The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type A receptacle ® connector. The pinout of the HDMI port is as shown below. -
Page 26: Vga Port
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.1.2. VGA Port The integrated 15-pin VGA port uses a female DE-15 connector. The pinout of the VGA port is as shown below. Figure Figure Figure... -
Page 27: Com Port
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.1.3. COM Port The integrated 9-pin COM port uses a male DE-9 connector. The pinout of the COM port is as shown below. ○... -
Page 28: Usb Ports
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.1.4. USB Ports There are four integrated USB 2.0 ports separated into two USB port stacks. Each USB port is using the USB Type A receptacle connector. The pinout of the typical USB port is as shown below. -
Page 29: Audio Ports
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.1.6. Audio Ports There are three audio jack receptacles integrated into a single stack on the I/O coastline. Each receptacle can fit a 3.5 mm Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) connector to enable connections to Line-in, Line-out, and MIC-in. -
Page 30: Onboard Connectors
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2. Onboard Connectors 2.2.1. ATX Power Connector The mainboard has a 20-pin ATX power connector onboard. The ATX power connector is labeled as “CN6”. The pinout of the ATX power connector is shown below. -
Page 31: Cmos Battery Slot
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.2. CMOS Battery Slot The mainboard is equipped with a CMOS battery slot, which is compatible with CR2032 coin batteries. The CMOS battery slot is labeled as “BAT1”. When inserting a CR2032 coin battery, be sure that the positive side is facing the locking clip. -
Page 32: Front Panel Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.3. Front Panel Pin Header The front panel pin header consists of 15 pins in a 16-pin block. Pin 15 is keyed. -
Page 33: Smbus Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.4. SMBus Pin Header The SMBus pin header consists of three pins. It is labeled as “SMB1”. The pinout of the SMBus pin header is shown below. Figure Figure Figure... -
Page 34: Mfx Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.5. MFX Pin Header The mainboard has an MFX pin header. The MFX pin header is a proprietary interface derived from the SMBus. The MFX pin header can be used with VIA MFX modules. -
Page 35: Smart Fan Connectors
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.6. Smart Fan Connectors There are two Smart Fan connectors on board: one for the CPU and one for the chassis. The fan connector for the CPU is labeled as “CN7”. The fan connector for the system is labeled as “CN8”. -
Page 36: Sata Connectors
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.7. SATA Connectors The two SATA connectors on board can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. The SATA connectors are labeled as “SATA1” and “SATA2”. The pinout of the SATA connectors are as shown below. -
Page 37: Usb Pin Headers
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.8. USB Pin Headers The mainboard has two USB pin header blocks that support up to four USB 2.0 ports. The pin header blocks are labeled as “H_USB1” and “H_USB2”. The pinout of the USB pin headers are shown below. -
Page 38: Com Pin Headers
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.10. COM Pin Headers There are a total of three COM pin headers on the mainboard. Each COM pin header supports the RS-232 standard. The pin headers are labeled as “COM2”, “COM3”, and “COM4”. -
Page 39: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.11. PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Pin Header The mainboard has a pin header for a PS/2 keyboard and mouse. The pin header is labeled as “KBMS1”. -
Page 40: Lvds Connector
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.12. LVDS Connector The mainboard has one 40-pin LVDS connector on the bottom side. The LVDS connector is labeled as “LVDS1”. The pinout of the connector is shown below. Signal Signal Signal... -
Page 41: Inverter Connector
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.13. Inverter Connector The mainboard has one Inverter connector on the bottom side. The Inverter connector is labeled as “BL1”. The pinout of the connector is shown below. Figure Figure 23 23: Inverter connector... -
Page 42: Front Audio Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.14. Front Audio Pin Header In addition to the TRS audio jacks on the external I/O coastline, the mainboard has a pin header for Line-out and MIC-in. The pin header is labeled as “F_AUDIO1”. -
Page 43: Spdif Connector
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.15. SPDIF Connector The mainboard has one 3-pin SPDIF connector. The connector is labeled as “SPDIF1”. The pinout of the connector is shown below. Figure Figure 25 25: SPDIF connector... -
Page 44: Digital I/O Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.16. Digital I/O Pin Header There are two onboard Digital I/O pin headers that support up to eight GPO and eight GPI signals. The pin headers are labeled as “DIO1” and “DIO2”. The pinout of the pin headers are shown below. -
Page 45: Spi Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.17. SPI Pin Header The mainboard has one 8-pin SPI pin header. The pin header is labeled as “SPI1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below. Figure Figure Figure... -
Page 46: Lpc Pin Header
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 2.2.18. LPC Pin Header The mainboard has one LPC pin header for debugging purposes. The pin header is labeled as “LPC1”. The pinout of the pin header is shown below. Figure Figure Figure... -
Page 48: Jumpers
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers 3.1. Backlight and Panel Power Select Jumper The mainboard has a jumper that controls the voltage delivered to the inverter connector and the LVDS panel connector. -
Page 49: Clear Cmos Jumper
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 3.2. 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 50: Expansion Slots
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 4. 4. 4. 4. Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 4.1. DDR3 Memory Slots There are two DDR3 memory slots on the mainboard. The memory slots can accommodate up to 8 GB of 1066 MHz memory . -
Page 51: Installing A Memory Module
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 4.1.1. Installing a Memory Module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Align the notch on the SODIMM memory module with the protruding wedge on the SODIMM memory slot. -
Page 52: Removing A Memory Module
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 4.1.2. Removing a Memory Module Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 To disengage the locking clips, push the locking clips horizontally outward away from the SODIMM memory module. -
Page 53: Pci Express Slot
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 4.2. PCI Express Slot The mainboard has one PCI Express slot labeled as “PCIE1”. The PCI Express slot is physically compatible with most PCI Express cards sizes from x1 to x16. See page 97 for details on how to install optional riser card modules. -
Page 54: Pci Slot
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 4.3. PCI Slot The onboard PCI slot, labeled as “PCI1”, supports 5V 32-bit PCI cards. It is not compatible with PCI cards requiring 3.3V signaling. The location of the PCI slot is shown below. -
Page 56: Hardware Installation Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation 5.1. Installing into a Chassis The EPIA-M900 can be fitted into any chassis that has the mounting holes for compatible with the standard Mini-ITX mounting hole locations. Additionally, the chassis must meet the minimum height requirements for specified areas of the mainboard. -
Page 57: Suggested Minimum Chassis Height
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual Each side of the mainboard should have a buffer zone from the internal wall of the chassis. The side of the mainboard that accommodates the I/O coastline should have a buffer of 1.00 mm. -
Page 58: Suggested Keepout Areas
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 5.1.3. Suggested keepout areas The figure below shows the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed. Figure Figure Figure Figure 40... -
Page 60: Bios Setup Utility
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6. 6. 6. 6. BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Utility 6.1. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Power on the computer and press Delete Delete Delete during the beginning of the boot... -
Page 61: Getting Help
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.3. Getting Help The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help” screen. This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing F1 F1 F1 F1. The help screen displays the keys for using and navigating the BIOS Setup Utility. -
Page 62: System Overview
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.4. System Overview The System Overview screen is the default screen that is shown when the BIOS Setup Utility is launched. This screen can be accessed by traversing the navigation bar to the “Main”... -
Page 63: System Date
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual + + + + and - - - - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values. The time format is [Hour : Minute : Second]. -
Page 64: Advanced Settings
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5. Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings screen shows a list of categories that can provide access to a sub-screen. Sub-screen links can be identified by the preceding right-facing arrowhead. -
Page 65: Cpu Configuration
Note: Note: 1. The PMON Function is not available in EPIA-M900-12LQ. 2. The VIA Nano X2 E-series 1.6+ GHz highest speed is 1.73 GHz with PMON function enabled. Even the CPU is running at default speed, the system (Windows/Linux) and the BIOS will always display the highest speed. - Page 66 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual function. When the setting is changed to “Enabled”, the thermal sensor will automatically adjust the CPU ratio and V to prevent the CPU from overheating. CORE...
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Page 67: Sata Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.2. SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration screen shows links to the primary and secondary SATA hard drive information screens. Figure Figure 44 44: Illustration of : Illustration of SATA SATA Configuration screen... - Page 68 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.2.1.1. 6.5.2.1.1. PIO Mode PIO Mode 6.5.2.1.1. 6.5.2.1.1. PIO Mode PIO Mode The PIO Mode has six possible settings: Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The “Auto” setting enables the BIOS to autonomously determine the appropriate PIO mode for the hard drive.
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Page 69: Superio Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.3. SuperIO Configuration The SuperIO Configuration screen shows the specific addresses and IRQs of the onboard serial ports. Figure Figure 46 46: Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen : Illustration of SuperIO Configuration screen Figure... -
Page 70: Hardware Health Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.4. Hardware Health Configuration The Hardware Health Configuration screen displays the monitored aspects of the mainboard such as CPU temperature, system temperature, fan speeds, and voltages of the power planes. -
Page 71: Acpi Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.5. ACPI Configuration ACPI grants the operating system direct control over system power management. The ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions. -
Page 72: Acpi Version Features
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.5.2. 6.5.5.2. 6.5.5.2. 6.5.5.2. ACPI Version Features ACPI Version Features ACPI Version Features ACPI Version Features The ACPI Version Features enables the BIOS to support the designated ACPI specification. -
Page 73: Apm Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.6. APM Configuration APM enables the operating system to co-work with the BIOS to control the system power management. The APM Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management functions. - Page 74 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.6.2. 6.5.6.2. 6.5.6.2. 6.5.6.2. Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss Restore on AC/Power Loss defines how the system will respond after AC power has been interrupted while the system is on.
- Page 75 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.6.5. 6.5.6.5. 6.5.6.5. 6.5.6.5. Wake Wake Wake Wake- - - - Up Key Up Key Up Key Up Key The Wake-Up Key feature can only be set when Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC Resume on PS/2 KBC is set to...
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Page 76: Resume On Rtc Alarm
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.6.8. 6.5.6.8. 6.5.6.8. 6.5.6.8. Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm Resume on RTC Alarm can only be used if Resume on Software RT Resume on Software RT Resume on Software RTC Alarm Resume on Software RT... -
Page 77: Event Logging Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.7. Event Logging Configuration The Event Logging Configuration screen displays three features for accessing, modifying, and deleting event logs. Figure Figure 50 50: Illustration of Event Logging Configuration screen : Illustration of Event Logging Configuration screen Figure... -
Page 78: Spread Spectrum Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.8. Spread Spectrum Configuration The Spread Spectrum Configuration screen enables access to the CPU Spread Spectrum Setting feature. Figure Figure 51 51: Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen : Illustration of Spread Spectrum Configuration screen Figure... -
Page 79: Usb Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.9. USB Configuration The USB Configuration screen shows the number of connected USB devices. Additionally, support for various USB features can be enabled or disabled. Figure Figure 52 52: Illustration of USB Configuration screen... -
Page 80: Crb Configuration
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10. CRB Configuration The CRB Configuration screen includes several chipset settings. Figure Figure 53 53: : : : Illustration of CRB Configuration screen Illustration of CRB Configuration screen Figure Figure... -
Page 81: Panel Type
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.2. 6.5.10.2. Primary Graphics Adapter Primary Graphics Adapter 6.5.10.2. 6.5.10.2. Primary Graphics Adapter Primary Graphics Adapter The Primary Graphics Adapter feature enables the user to change the order in which the BIOS seeks for a graphics adapter. -
Page 82: Onchip Hdac Device
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. 6.5.10.6. VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) VGA Share Memory (Frame Buffer) The VGA Share Memory feature enables the user to choose the amount of the system memory to reserve for use by the integrated graphics controller. - Page 83 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.5.10.12. 6.5.10.12. Backlight Control Backlight Control 6.5.10.12. 6.5.10.12. Backlight Control Backlight Control The Backlight Control feature enables the user to control the brightness of the LCD backlight.
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Page 84: Boot Settings
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.6. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has two links that goes to the Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration Configuration and Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority screens. - Page 85 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. 6.6.1.1. Quick Boot Quick Boot Quick Boot Quick Boot The Quick Boot feature enables the BIOS to skip certain tests in order to speed up the boot sequence.
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Page 86: Boot Device Priority
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.6.2. Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority screen lists all bootable devices. Figure Figure 56 56: Illustration of the Boot Device Priority screen : Illustration of the Boot Device Priority screen Figure Figure... -
Page 87: Security Settings
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.7. Security Settings The Security Settings screen provides a way to restrict access to the BIOS or even the entire system. Figure Figure 57 57: Illustration of Security Settings screen... -
Page 88: Change User Password
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual View Only View Only View Only View Only The View Only option only allows access to view the BIOS settings. Users with this permission level cannot make changes to the BIOS. - Page 89 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual power to the system). A soft reboot (i.e., Ctrl+Alt+Del) will not work because the keyboard will be locked. This feature has two options. Setup Setup Setup...
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Page 90: Exit Options
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual 6.8. Exit Options Figure Figure 58 58: Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen Figure Figure 58 58 : Illustration of Exit Options screen : Illustration of Exit Options screen 6.8.1. - Page 91 EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual...
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Page 92: Driver Installation
Driver Installation Driver Installation 7.1. Microsoft Driver Support The VIA EPIA-M900 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, the related drivers can be found in the VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com. -
Page 94: Appendix A. Power Consumption Report Appendix A. Power Consumption Report
Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power Consumption Report Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA EPIA-M900. The following tables represent the breakdown of the voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications. A.1. EPIA-M900-16L... -
Page 95: Power Dvd 10 (Mpeg2, 1080P)
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual +5VSB 5.070 0.000 0.000 +12V 12.030 0.900 10.827 Total Power 23.693 Consumption A.1.3. Power DVD 10 (MPEG2, 1080p) Power Plane Power Plane Volts Volts Amperes... -
Page 96: Epia-M900-12Lq
User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual A.2. EPIA-M900-12LQ The tests were performed based on the following additional components: Memory: Memory: Transcend 4GB DDR3 1066 SODIMM x 1 (4GB) Memory: Memory: HDD: HDD: Fujitsu 2.5″ SATA2 120GB MHW2120BH (+5V, 0.6A) -
Page 97: Power Dvd 10 To Player Mpeg2 1080P Movie
EPIA EPIA- - - - M900 M900 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA M900 M900 User Manual User Manual A.2.3. Power DVD 10 to Player MPEG2 1080P Movie Power Plane Power Plane Power Plane Power Plane Volts Volts Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Amperes... -
Page 98: Pcie-01
Riser Card Modules Riser Card Modules Riser Card Modules There are two riser card modules that are compatible with the EPIA-M900: the PCIE-01 and the EXT-PCI-01. B.1. PCIE-01 The PCIE-01 riser card has a PCIe x16 slot. This card can only be used if the PCI slot is not being used. -
Page 100: Appendix C. Mating Connector Vendor Lists
Appendix C. Appendix C. Mating Mating Connector Connector Vendor Lists Vendor Lists Vendor Lists Vendor Lists The following tables listed the mating connector vendor lists of EPIA-M900 mainboard. Connectors Connectors Connectors Connectors Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. - Page 101 Taiwan Headquarters Europe 1F, 531 Zhong-Zheng Road 940 Mission Court In den Dauen 6 Xindian District, New Taipei City 231, Fremont, CA 94539 53117 Bonn Taiwan Germany TEL: 886.2.2218.5452 TEL: 1.510.683.3300 TEL: 49.228.688565.0 FAX: 886.2.2218.5453 FAX: 1.510.687.4654 FAX: 49.228.688565.19 Email: embedded@via.com.tw Email: embedded@viatech.com Email: embedded@via-tech.de China...
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