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EPIA-P910
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1.08-08122015-180200

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL EPIA-P910 Pico-ITX embedded board 1.08-08122015-180200...

  • Page 2: 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 3: 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 4 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 P910 P910- - - - 12QE 12QE 12QE 12QE 1 x EPIA-P910 embedded board (VIA Eden® X4 @ 1.2GHz) 1 x SATA data cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x DC-in cable...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Table of Contents 1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview ........ Product Overview Product Overview ....................................................
  • Page 6 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 3.3. Panel Power Control Jumper ..............31 4. 4. 4. 4. Expansion Slots Expansion Slots ........ Expansion Slots Expansion Slots ..............
  • Page 7 ..........................71 ....... 71 71 A.1. EPIA-P910-10Q ....................71 A.1.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Demo mode) Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Enable PMON]....................... 72 A.1.2. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Demo mode) Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Disable PMON] ..................... 72 A.1.3.
  • Page 8 Appendix B. Pin Header and Connector Vendor Lists ader and Connector Vendor Lists..................76 Appendix B. Pin He Appendix B. Pin He ader and Connector Vendor Lists ader and Connector Vendor Lists ..................76 76 B.1. EPIA-P910 Mainboard ..................76 viii...
  • Page 9 User Manual User Manual Lists of Figures Figure 1: Layout diagram of the EPIA-P910 mainboard (top and bottom view) 7 Figure 2: Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA-P910 ........9 Figure 3: Height distribution of the EPIA-P910 mainboard........10 Figure 4: External I/O ports...................
  • Page 10 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Figure 32: Illustration of the Main menu screen............45 Figure 33: Illustration of the Advanced Settings screen......... 47 Figure 34: Illustration of the ACPI Settings screen ..........48 Figure 35: Illustration of the S5 RTC Wake Settings screen........
  • Page 11 User Manual User Manual Lists of Tables Table 1: Layout diagram description table of the EPIA-P910 mainboard.... 8 Table 2: Layout diagram description table of external I/O ports ......11 Table 3: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout ................ 12 Table 4: Gigabit Ethernet LED color definition ............12 Table 5: USB 3.0 port pinout..................

  • Page 12: Product Overview Product Overview

    CoolStream™ Architecture and VIA PowerSaver™ Technology. The VIA EPIA-P910 includes one 1333 MHz DDR3 SODIMM slot that support up to 8 GB memory size. The VIA EPIA-P910 provides support for high fidelity audio with its included VIA VT2021 High Definition Audio codec. In addition it supports two SATA 3.0 Gb/s storage devices and fully compatible with...

  • Page 13: Key Features And Benefits

    1.1.3. Expansion Option The EPIA-P910 further proves its versatility by providing an optional expansion connector. The P910-A I/O companion card is connected through onboard pin headers carrying the front panel I/O such as audio Jack, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, LED indicator...
  • Page 14 EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual The companies using the EPIA-P910 with P910-A I/O companion card obtain the maximum benefits and enable to slowly roll out upgrades as necessary instead of having to replace everything all at once.

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 1.2. Product Specifications Processor Processor Processor Processor ® 1.2GHz VIA Eden X4 (Fanless)  Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset VIA VX11H MSP chipset ...
  • Page 16 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 1 x LVDS panel power selector jumper (5V/3.3V)  1 x LVDS backlight voltage selector jumper (5V/12V)  1 x SPI flash connector ...
  • Page 17 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Note: Note: Note: Note: As the operating temperature provided in the specifications is a result of the test performed in VIA’s chamber, a number of variables can influence this result.

  • Page 18: Layout Diagram

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 1.3. Layout Diagram Figure Figure Figure Figure 1 1 1 1 : Layout diagram of : Layout diagram of : Layout diagram of : Layout diagram of the EPIA the EPIA the EPIA...
  • Page 19 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Item Item Item Item Description Description Description Description JM1: Clear CMOS jumper CN3: High Speed Extension Slot SATA connector 2 PWR2: SATA power connector SATA connector 1 CN2: Audio+USB 2.0+Front Panel combination pin header CN1: KB/MS/LPC/GPIO/SMBus combination pin header...

  • Page 20: Product Dimensions

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 1.4. Product Dimensions Figure Figure Figure Figure 2 2 2 2 : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA : Mounting holes and dimensions of the EPIA- - - - P P P P 910...

  • Page 21: Height Distribution

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 1.5. Height Distribution Figure Figure Figure Figure 3 3 3 3 : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA : Height distribution of the EPIA- - - - P910 mainboard P910 mainboard...

  • Page 22: I/O Interface

    2. 2. 2. 2. I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface I/O Interface The VIA EPIA-P910 has a wide selection of interfaces. It includes a selection of frequently used ports as part of the external I/O coastline. 2.1. External I/O Ports Figure...

  • Page 23: Lan Port: Gigabit Ethernet

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.1.1. LAN port: Gigabit Ethernet The integrated 8-pin Gigabit Ethernet port is using an 8 Position 8 Contact (8P8C) receptacle connector (commonly referred to as RJ45). The Gigabit Ethernet ports are controlled by VIA Fast Ethernet controller.

  • Page 24: Usb 3.0 Port

    User Manual 2.1.2. USB 3.0 Port The EPIA-P910 mainboard provides two USB 3.0 ports, also known as SuperSpeed USB. The USB 3.0 port has a maximum data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps and offers a backwards compatible with previous USB 2.0 specifications.

  • Page 25: Mini Hdmi ® Port

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual ® 2.1.3. Mini HDMI Port ® ® The integrated 19-pin HDMI port uses an HDMI Type C connector as ® ® defined in the HDMI specification.

  • Page 26: Vga Port

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.1.4. VGA Port The 15-pin VGA port uses a female DE-15 connector. The VGA port is for connecting to analog displays. The pinout of the VGA port is shown below. Figure Figure 8 8 8 8 : VGA port pinout diagram : VGA port pinout diagram...

  • Page 27: Onboard Connectors

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2. Onboard Connectors 2.2.1. LVDS Connector The mainboard has one 24-pin LVDS panel connector on the bottom side. The onboard LVDS panel connector allows to connect the panel’s LVDS cable to support the single-channel 18-bit/24-bit display.
  • Page 28 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual LCD1_CLK LVDSCLK+ LVDSCLK- VDD_BL VDD_BL LVDSD3- BLEN_1 LVDSD3+ BAK_ADJ Table Table Table Table 8 8 8 8 : LVDS connector pinout : LVDS connector pinout : LVDS connector pinout : LVDS connector pinout...

  • Page 29: Sata Connectors

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.2. SATA Connectors The two SATA connectors onboard can support up to 3 Gb/s transfer speeds. Both SATA connectors have a 7th pin that can provide +5V power to a SATA Disk-on-Module (DOM).

  • Page 30: Sata Power Connector

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.3. SATA Power Connector The onboard SATA power connector provides both +5V and +12V directly through the mainboard to the SATA drives. The SATA power connector is labeled as “PWR2”.

  • Page 31: Kb/Ms/Lpc/Gpio/Smbus Combination Pin Header

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.4. KB/MS/LPC/GPIO/SMBus Combination Pin Header The mainboard includes one KB, MS, LPC, GPIO and SMBus combination pin header block labeled as “CN1”. The combination pin header is for connecting KB, MS, LPC, General Purpose Input and Output and SMBus devices.
  • Page 32 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual +3.3V -LID/GPI7 -INTB/GPIO8 -THRM/GPI9 -INTC/GPIO9 -EXTSMI/GPI5 GPIO12/GPIO12 -BATLOW/GPI4 GPIO32/GPIO32 +5VSUS KBDT KBCK MSDT MSCK Table Table Table Table 11 11 11 11: KB/MS/LPC/GPIO/ SMBus combination pin header pinout : KB/MS/LPC/GPIO/ SMBus combination pin header pinout : KB/MS/LPC/GPIO/ SMBus combination pin header pinout...

  • Page 33: Audio + Usb 2.0 + Front Panel Combination Pin Header

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.5. Audio + USB 2.0 + Front Panel Combination Pin Header The mainboard includes one USB 2.0, Front Panel and Audio combination pin header block labeled as “CN2”.The USB 2.0, front panel and audio combination pin header is used to enable up to three USB 2.0 ports and to connect the power switch, reset switch, power LED, suspend LED, HDD LED,...
  • Page 34 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal Signal +5VSUSH1 USB_VD0- USB_VD0+ USB_VD1- USB_VD1+ USB_VD5- USB_VD5+ +5VSUS -HD_LED -PWR_LED PW_BN1- SPEAK_BZ RST_SW GND_AUD LINER MICIN_L...

  • Page 35: System/Cpu Fan Connector

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.6. System/CPU Fan Connector The System/CPU fan connector onboard runs on +12V and maintain system/CPU cooling. The fan provides variable fan speeds controlled by the BIOS.

  • Page 36: Dc-In Power Connector

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.7. DC-In Power Connector The mainboard has an onboard DC-In 2-pin power connector to connect the DC-In power cable. The DC-In power connector is labeled as “PWR1”. The pinout of the DC-In power connector is shown below.

  • Page 37: Cmos Battery Connector

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.8. CMOS Battery Connector The mainboard is equipped with onboard CMOS battery connector used for connecting the external cable battery that provides power to the CMOS RAM. If disconnected all configurations in the CMOS RAM will be reset to factory defaults.

  • Page 38: Spi Flash Connector

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 2.2.9. SPI Flash Connector The mainboard has one 8-pin SPI flash connector. The SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash connector is used to connect to the SPI BIOS programming fixture for updating the SPI flash ROM.

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 3. 3. 3. 3. Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers 3.1. Clear CMOS Jumper The onboard CMOS RAM stores system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply.
  • Page 40 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Note: Note: Note: Note: Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap from the CLEAR_CMOS jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on;...

  • Page 41: Backlight Power Select Jumper

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 3.2. 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 “JM2”. The jumper settings are shown below.

  • Page 42: Panel Power Control Jumper

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 3.3. Panel Power Control Jumper The mainboard has one jumper that control the voltage delivered to the LVDS panel connector. The jumper is labeled as “JM3”. The jumper settings are shown below.

  • Page 43: Expansion Slots Expansion Slots

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 4. 4. 4. 4. Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots 4.1. High Speed Extension Slot The board-to-board slot labeled as “CN3” is a combination connector reserved for connecting to a customized expansion card.
  • Page 44 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual FANCTL2 SPEAK_BZ FANIN2 GPIO37 -PCIRST -RING RST_SW SD_CLK/MMC_CLK PW_BN1- CR_CMD -SUSC CR_D7 -SUSB CR_D6 -CR_CD CR_D5 -CR_WPD CR_D4 VCCCR CR_D3 CR_PWSELS CR_D2 CR_PWSEL CR_D1...
  • Page 45 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual PEXRX0- PEXRX4- PEXRX0+ PEXRX4+ PETN0 PETN4 PETP0 PETP4 PE1CLK- PE3CLK- PE1CLK+ PE3CLK+ Table Table Table Table 20 20 20 20: High Speed E : High Speed E : High Speed Extension Slot pinout : High Speed E...

  • Page 46: Ddr3 Sodimm Memory Slot

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 4.2. DDR3 SODIMM Memory Slot The mainboard provides one 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM slot that supports non- ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 SODIMM memory modules. The memory slot can accommodate up to 8 GB of DDR3 1600/1333/1066 memory.

  • Page 47: Installing A Memory Module

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 4.2.1. 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 48 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Install the memory thermal pad on the top of the DRAM memory module. Figure Figure 25 25: Installing memory thermal pad...

  • Page 49: Removing A Memory Module

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 4.2.2. 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 50: Hardware Installation

    (optional) The optional P910-A companion card is connected through CN1 & CN2 pin headers. Align and attach the board-to-board connector on the bottom of P910-A with the CN1 and CN2 blocks on the EPIA-P910 mainboard. Figure Figure 28 28: Connecting P91...

  • Page 51: Installing Into A Chassis

    User Manual 5.2. Installing into a Chassis The EPIA-P910 can be fitted into any chassis that has the mounting holes compatible with the standard Pico-ITX mounting hole locations. Additionally, the chassis must meet the minimum height requirements for specified areas of the mainboard.

  • Page 52: Suggested Minimum Chassis Height

    In getting the minimum height requirements for internal space of the chassis, it is required to consider the heights of the connectors (such as SPI connector, CMOS battery connector and DDR3 SODIMM slot) on the bottom side of the EPIA-P910 mainboard.

  • Page 53: Suggested Keepout Areas

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 5.2.3. Suggested keepout areas The figure below shows the areas of the mainboard that is highly suggested to leave unobstructed. Figure Figure Figure Figure 31...

  • Page 54: Bios Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 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 55: Getting Help

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.3. Getting Help The BIOS Setup Utility provides a “General Help General Help General Help General Help” screen. This screen can be accessed at any time by pressing F1 F1 F1 F1.

  • Page 56: System Overview

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 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 57: System Date

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.4.4. System Date This section shows the current system date. Press Tab Tab to traverse right and Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab Shift+Tab to traverse left through the month, day, and year segments. The + + + + and - - - - keys on the number pad can be used to change the values.

  • Page 58: Advanced Settings

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 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 59: Acpi Settings

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.1. ACPI Settings 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 60: S5 Rtc Wake Settings

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.2. S5 RTC Wake Settings Figure Figure 35 35: Illustration of the : Illustration of the S5 RTC S5 RTC Wake Settings screen Wake Settings screen Figure Figure...

  • Page 61: Cpu Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.3. CPU Configuration The CPU Configuration screen shows detailed information about the built-in processor. In addition to the processor information, the thermal controls can be set.

  • Page 62: Sata Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.4. SATA Configuration The SATA Configuration screen allows the user to view and configure the settings of the SATA configuration settings. Figure Figure 37 37: Illustration of SATA Configuration screen...

  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.5. PC Health Status The PC Health Status screen has no editable fields. The system temperature is taken from an optional sensor that is connected to the J5 pin header. Figure Figure Figure...

  • Page 64: Clock Generator Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.6. Clock Generator Configuration The Clock Generator Configuration screen enables access to the Spread Spectrum Setting feature. Figure Figure Figure Figure 39 39 39 39: Illustration of Clock Generator Configuration screen : Illustration of Clock Generator Configuration screen...

  • Page 65: Onboard Device Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.7. OnBoard Device Configuration The OnBoard Device Configuration screen has the following features. Figure Figure 40 40: Illustration of : Illustration of OnBoard Device Configuration screen OnBoard Device Configuration screen Figure Figure...
  • Page 66 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.5.7.4. 6.5.7.4. 6.5.7.4. 6.5.7.4. 1CH LVDS Backlight Co 1CH LVDS Backlight Co 1CH LVDS Backlight Co 1CH LVDS Backlight Control ntrol ntrol ntrol Backlight Control...

  • Page 67: Chipset Settings

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6. Chipset Settings The Chipset 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 68: Dram Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.1. DRAM Configuration The DRAM Configuration screen has two features for controlling the system DRAM. All other DRAM features are automated and cannot be accessed. Figure Figure 42 42: Illustration of DRAM Configuration screen...
  • Page 69 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 566 MHz 566 MHz 566 MHz 566 MHz The 566 MHz option forces the BIOS to be fixed at 1132 MHz for DDR3 memory modules.

  • Page 70: Video Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.2. Video Configuration The Video Configuration screen has features for controlling the integrated graphics controller in the VX11H chipset. Figure Figure Figure Figure 43 43 43...
  • Page 71 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual Panel Type Panel Type Panel Type Panel Type Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution Panel Type Panel Type Panel Type Panel Type Resolution Resolution Resolution Resolution...

  • Page 72: Pmu_Acpi Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.3. PMU_ACPI Configuration The PMU_ACPI Configuration screen can be used to set a number of power management related functions. Figure Figure Figure Figure 44 44 44...
  • Page 73 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.3.1.1. 6.6.3.1.1. 6.6.3.1.1. 6.6.3.1.1. AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto AC Loss Auto- - - - restart restart restart restart AC Loss Auto-restart defines how the system will respond after AC power has...

  • Page 74: Sdio_Cr Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.4. SDIO_CR Configuration The SDIO_CR Configuration screen can be used to set SDIO_CR configuration parameters. Figure Figure Figure Figure 46 46 46 46: Illustration of SDIO_CR Configuration screen : Illustration of SDIO_CR Configuration screen : Illustration of SDIO_CR Configuration screen...
  • Page 75 EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.4.6. 6.6.4.6. 6.6.4.6. 6.6.4.6. SDR50 Support SDR50 Support SDR50 Support SDR50 Support Available selections are: Enabled and Disabled. 6.6.4.7. 6.6.4.7. 6.6.4.7. 6.6.4.7.

  • Page 76: Others Configuration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.6.5. Others Configuration The Others Configuration screen can be used to set Watchdog Timer Configuration and Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Configuration. Figure Figure Figure Figure 47 47 47...

  • Page 77: Boot Settings

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.7. Boot Settings The Boot Settings screen has a single link that goes to the Boot Configuration Boot Configuration Boot Configuration Boot Configuration and Boot Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities screens.

  • Page 78: Boot Option Priorities

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.7.2. Boot Option Priorities The Boot Option Priorities screen lists all bootable devices. 6.7.2.1. 6.7.2.1. Launch PXE OpROM policy Launch PXE OpROM policy 6.7.2.1.

  • Page 79: Save & Exit

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.8. Save & Exit The Save & Exit Configuration screen has the following features: Figure Figure Figure Figure 49 49 49 49: Illustration of Save &...

  • Page 80: Discard Changes And Reset

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual 6.8.4. Discard Changes and Reset This command reverts all changes to the settings that were in place when the BIOS Setup Utility was launched. The “F7” hotkey can also be used to trigger this command.

  • Page 81: Driver Installation Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Driver Installation 7.1. Microsoft Driver Support The VIA EPIA-P910 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows drivers can be downloaded from the VIA Embedded 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 82: 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-P910. The following tables represent the breakdown of the voltage, ampere and wattage values while running common system applications. A.1. EPIA-P910-10Q...

  • Page 83: Burn-In 3Dmark06, 1280 X 1024 (Demo Mode) Quad Core 1.0+Ghz

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual A.1.1. Burn-in 3DMark06, 1280 x 1024 (Demo mode) Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Enable PMON] Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Test Condition...

  • Page 84: Power Dvd 10.0 To Player H.264 1080P Movie Quad Core 1.0+Ghz [Enable Pmon] Enable H/W Acceleration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual A.1.5. Power DVD 10.0 to Player H.264 1080P Movie Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Enable PMON] Enable H/W Acceleration Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Test Condition Volts...

  • Page 85: Power Dvd 10.0 To Player Mpeg2 1080P Movie Quad Core 1.0+Ghz [Disable Pmon] Enable H/W Acceleration

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual A.1.8. Power DVD 10.0 to Player MPEG2 1080P Movie Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Disable PMON] Enable H/W Acceleration Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes...

  • Page 86: Suspend S1 Quad Core 1.0+Ghz [Enable Pmon]

    EPIA EPIA- - - - P910 P910 User Manual User Manual EPIA EPIA P910 P910 User Manual User Manual A.1.11. Suspend S1 Quad Core 1.0+GHz [Enable PMON] Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes Amperes Watts Watts Test Condition Test Condition Volts Volts Amperes...

  • Page 87: Ader And Connector Vendor Lists

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