CarPC Preview : VIA Epia Nano-ITX Mainboard
VIA Epia Nano-ITX Mainboard
-- UPDATE : NanoITX is available ! --
The mainboard
We took a look on the soon available Nano-ITX mainboard.
The story
Measuring a mere 12cm x 12cm and combining the highly efficient VIA Eden-N processor and VIA CN400 digital
media chipset, the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard provides an unequalled visual experience for smart
digital media and mobile entertainment devices. The Chromotion CE Video Display Engine in the VIA CN400's
UniChrome Pro IGP graphics core, provides unmatched support for intelligent video rendering techniques
and flawless MPEG-4/2 digital video playback on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard
definition TVs and HDTVs. The VIA EPIA N features a robust shared memory architecture and support for up
to 1GB of DDR400/333/266 memory with the acclaimed FastStream64™ memory controller, and a high speed
Ultra V-Link interface for a 1GB/s connection to VIA's feature-leading South Bridge options.
Incorporating the VIA Eden-N processor's PadLock Security Suite, the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard
provides high quality entropy from two PadLock Random Number Generators (RNGs) and market leading AES
encryption rates through the PadLock Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE). Additionally, the VIA Eden-N
processor employs PowerSaver 3.0 power management technology to help extend battery life for mobile devices
based on the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard.
Through the onboard VIA VT8237 South Bridge, the VIA EPIA N offers a comprehensive range of integrated storage,
multimedia and connectivity options, including Serial ATA, UltraDMA IDE, USB 2.0, onboard LAN and V-RAID,
with support for multiple RAID configurations. The board also includes support for VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC
6-channel audio through 3 audio jacks in the I/O panel. The VIA EPIA N-Series also offers support for
a growing number of LVDS embedded LCD panels and has a Mini-PCI slot for expandability.
The specifications
| EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard
Specifications |
| Processor |
- VIA Eden-N Processor (nanoBGA package)
- PadLock Security Suite
- PowerSaver 3.0 power management technology |
| Chipset |
- VIA CN400 North Bridge
- VIA VT8237 South Bridge |
| System Memory |
- 1 DDR266/333/400 SODIMM socket
- Up to 1GB memory size |
| VGA |
-Integrated S3 Graphics UniChrome™
Pro IGP graphics with MPEG-2 decoder/MPEG-4 acceleration |
| Back Panel I/O |
- 1 RJ-45 LAN port
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 VGA port
- 1 RCA port (SPDIF or TV out)
- 1 S-Video port
- 3 Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in (Horizontal,
Smart 5.1 Support) |
| Onboard I/O Connectors |
- 1 USB connector for 4 additional
USB 2.0 ports
- 1 LVDS/CAP connector
- 1 CD audio-in connector
- 1 FIR connector
- 1 CIR connector (Switchable for KB/MS)
- 1 Fan connector
- Nano-ATX power connector
- DOC reserved |
| Expansion Slots |
- 1 Mini-PCI |
| Onboard IDE |
- 2 UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connector |
| Onboard Serial ATA |
- 1 SATA connector |
| Onboard LAN |
- VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
PHY |
| Onboard Audio |
- VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC 6-channel AC’97
Audio |
| Onboard TV-Out |
- VIA VT1623 TV Encoder |
| BIOS |
- Award BIOS
- 2/4Mbit flash memory |
| System Monitoring & Management |
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN
- Keyboard Power-on
-Timer Power-on
-System power management
- AC power failure recovery |
| Form Factor |
- Nano-ITX (6 layer)
- 12 cm x 12 cm |
