Embedded EPIA-N700 User manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA-N700 Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. i
VIA EPIA-N700 verview ...................................................................................................... 1
VIA EPIA-N700 Layout .......................................................................................................... 2
VIA EPIA-N700 Specifications ................................................................................................ 3
VIA EPIA-N700 Processor SKUs .............................................................................................. 4
VIA VX800 Chipset verview ................................................................................................. 5
VIA EPIA-N700 Dimensions ................................................................................................... 6
VIA EPIA-N700 Height Distribution ......................................................................................... 7
VIA EPIA-N700 Side Profile .................................................................................................... 8
Power Consumption .............................................................................................................. 9
VIA EPIA-N700-15L ........................................................................................................... 9
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0 ...................................................................................... 9
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player .......................................................................................... 9
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy ...................................................................... 9
D. Idle........................................................................................................................... 9
E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ...................................................................................... 10
F. S3 mode .................................................................................................................. 10
VIA EPIA-N700-05LE ........................................................................................................ 11
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0 .................................................................................... 11
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player ........................................................................................ 11
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy .................................................................... 11
D. Idle......................................................................................................................... 11
E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ...................................................................................... 12
F. S3 mode .................................................................................................................. 12
VIA EPIA-N700 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support ................................................................. 13
Microsoft Driver Support................................................................................................... 13
Linux Driver Support ........................................................................................................ 13
Contact ............................................................................................................................. 14

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VIA EPIA-N700 Overview
The VIA EPIA-N700 Nano-ITX mainboard is a super compact native x86 mainboard optimized for
entry level systems in embedded and productivity applications. The mainboard is based on the VIA
VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset featuring the VIA C-9 HC3 with 2D/3D graphics and video
accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA-N700 includes a choice of VIA C7
®
or Eden™ ULV NanoBGA2 processors. The VIA
NanoBGA2 processors are powerful, secure, and efficient. They include the VIA Padlock Security
Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA StepAhead™ Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™
technology.
The VIA EPIA-N700 supports up to 2 GB of 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory. The VIA EPIA-N700
provides support for high fidelity audio with its included VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio codec.
In addition it supports two SATA (3.0 Gbps) storage device. ther supported storage includes
CompactFlash and IDE.
The VIA EPIA-N700 is compatible with a full range of Nano-ITX, Mini-ITX, FlexATX, and MicroATX
enclosures. The VIA EPIA-N700 is fully compatible with Microsoft
®
and Linux operating systems.

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VIA EPIA-N700 ayout
Figure 1: EPIA-N700 layout

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VIA EPIA-N700 Specifications
Model Name - EPIA-N700-15L - EPIA-N700-05LE
Processor - VIA C7
®
1.5 GHz NanoBGA2
processor (400 MHz FSB)
- VIA Eden ULV 500 MHz
NanoBGA2 processor
(400 MHz FSB)
Chipset - VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP Chipset
System Memory - 1 x DDR2 533/667 S DIMM slot
-
Up to
2
GB memory size
VGA - Integrated VIA C-9 HC3 DX9 3D/2D Graphics and unified video decoding
accelerat
ion
Onboard
IDE
-
1
x
UltraDMA 133/100
/66/33
pin
connector
(2.0 mm / 44
-
pin)
Onboard AN - 1 x VIA VT6130 PCIe Gigabit LAN controller
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio Codec
Onboard I/O Connectors - 1 x USB pin header for two additional USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x Front audio pin header for headphone-out/MIC-in or amplifier module
- 1 x Dual-channel LVDS panel connector
- 1 x Backlight control connector (for inverter power and brightness control)
- 1 x CF Type I connector (shared with IDE)
- 2 x SATA connectors
- 2 x +5V SATA power connectors
- 1 x SPI pin header
- 1 x Digital I/ pin header
- 1 x KB/MS pin header
- 1 x SMBus pin header
- 3 x RS-232 serial port pin header (with 5V/12V selector)
- 1 x Front panel pin header
- 1 x System temperature reading pin header
- 2 x Fan connectors for CPU and system fans
- 1 x 12V power connector
- 1 x Power mode select connector (PS-on, 5Vsb)
Expansion Slot
-
1 x
Mini
PCI slot
Back Panel I/O - 1 x Serial port (supports RS-232/422/485)
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x RJ-45 LAN port
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
BIOS - Award BI S
- SPI 4/8 Mbit flash memory
Operating System Windows 2000/XP, Linux, WinCE, XPe
System Monitoring &
Management
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard power-on, RTC Timer power-on, Watch Dog Timer
- Fan speed detection
- System power management and temperature monitoring
-
AC Power failure recovery
Operating Temperature
0
°
C ~
6
0
°
C
Operating Humidity
0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non
-
condensing)
Form Factor - Nano-ITX (8-layer)
- 12 cm x 12 cm
Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA EPIA-N700 Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA-N700 is available in two speed grades as follows:
•1.5 GHz VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 Processor
•500 MHz VIA Eden ULV NanoBGA2 Processor

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VIA VX800 Chipset Overview
The VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media 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.
The VIA VX800 features VIA C-9 HC3 with 2D/3D graphics and video acceleration, DDR2 667/533
MHz support, motion compensation and dual display support to ensure a rich overall entertainment
experience. utstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100/1000 LAN, SATA (3.0
Gbps), and ATA/133.
Figure 2: VX800 as implemented in EPIA-N700

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VIA EPIA-N700 Dimensions
Figure 3: EPIA-N700 mounting layout and dimensions

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VIA EPIA-N700 Height Distribution
Figure 4: EPIA-N700 height distribution

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VIA EPIA-N700 Side Profile
Figure 5: EPIA-N700 back panel ports

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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA EPIA-N700 for both processor options. The
following tables are a comprehensive breakdown of the voltage, amp and wattage values while
running common system applications.
VIA EPIA-N700-15
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.389 1.384 4.690
Main Board +5V 4.989 0.624 3.113
Main Board +12V 11.89 0.232 2.758
DC Input +12V 12.010 1.168 14.028
Main Board Power Consumption
10.557
Total Power Consumption
14.028
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.389 1.391 4.714
Main Board +5V
4.990
0.619
3.089
Main Board +12V
11.97
0.318
3.806
DC Input +12V
12.000
1.274
15.288
Main Board Power Consumption
11.602
Total Power Consumption
15.288
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.388 1.244 4.215
Main Board +5V 4.992 0.581 2.900
Main Board +12V 12.030 0.085 1.023
DC Input +12V 12.050 1.022 12.315
Main Board Power Consumption
8.141
Total Power Consumption
12.315
D. Idle
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.387 1.172 3.970
Main Board +5V 4.992 0.650 3.245
Main Board +12V
12.020
0.078
0.938
DC Input +12V
12.010
0.968
11.626
Main Board Power Consumption
8.147
Total
Power Consumption
11.626

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E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage
Measure Amp
Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.390 1.368 4.638
Main Board +5V 4.990 0.597 2.979
Main Board +12V 11.94 0.423 5.051
DC Input +12V 11.960 1.368 16.361
Main Board Power Consumption
12.556
Total Power Consumption
16.361
F. S3 mode
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.387 0.000 0.000
Main Board +5V 4.992 0.209 1.043
Main Board +12V
12.080
0.000
0.000
DC Input +12V
12.080
0.118
1.425
Main Board Power Consumption
1.041
Total Power Consumpti
on
1.425

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VIA EPIA-N700-05 E
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.363 1.038 3.491
Main Board +5V 4.980 0.671 3.342
Main Board +12V 12.080 0.067 0.809
DC Input +12V 12.090 0.831 10.047
Main Board Power Consumption
7.642
Total Power Consumption
10.047
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.363 1.131 3.804
Main Board +5V
4.979
0.637
3.172
Main Board +12V
12.050
0.0429
0.517
DC Input +12V
12.060
0.793
9.564
Main Board Power Consumption
7.4
92
Total Power Consumption
9.564
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy
Measured Voltage
Measure Amp
Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.362 0.012 0.040
Main Board +5V 4.981 0.613 3.053
Main Board +12V 12.020 0.012 0.144
DC Input +12V 12.030 0.769 9.251
Main Board Power Consumption
7.225
Total Power Consumption
9.251
D. Idle
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.363 1.072 3.605
Main Board +5V 4.981 0.616 3.068
Main Board +12V
12.060
0.023
0.277
DC Input +12V
12.050
0.728
8.772
Main Board Power Consumption
6.951
Tot
al Power Consumption
8.772

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E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V
3.363
1.187
3.992
Main Board +5V
4.980
0.634
3.157
Main Board +12V
12.020
0.
075
0.902
DC Input +12V
12.090
0.819
9.902
Main Board Power Consumption
8.054
Total Power Consumption
9.902
F. S3 mode
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 0.133 0.000 0.000
Main Board +5V 4.981 0.233 1.161
Main Board +12V 12.020 0.000 0.000
DC Input +12V 12.020 0.123 1.478
Main Board Power Consumption
1.161
Total Power Consumption
1.478

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VIA EPIA-N700 Microsoft and inux Driver Support
M ICROSOFT D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-N700 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows
2000 and Windows XP drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at
www.viaembedded.com.
For embedded operating systems (Windows CE.NET and Windows XP Embedded), the related
drivers can be found in the VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com.
INUX D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-N700 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
•Drivers provided by VIA
•Using a driver built into a distribution package
•Visiting VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com for latest updates on a monthly basis
•Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture project for integrated audio)
For EM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other code
and resources may also be made available. You can submit a request either through the
Developers portal at VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work
further towards providing additional drivers to fit your specific needs.

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Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA-N700 Nano-ITX mainboard contact your sales representative
or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com
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