Embedded M-700-10E - VIA Mini ITX Motherboard User manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA-M700 Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................ i
VIA EPIA-M700 Overview .................................................................................................... 1
VIA EPIA-M700 Layout........................................................................................................ 2
VIA EPIA-M700 Specifications .............................................................................................. 3
VIA EPIA-M700 Processor SKUs ........................................................................................... 4
VIA VX800 Chipset Overview ............................................................................................... 5
VIA EPIA-M700 Dimensions ................................................................................................. 6
VIA EPIA-M700 Height Distribution ....................................................................................... 7
VIA EPIA-M700 Side Profile ................................................................................................. 8
Power Consumption ........................................................................................................... 9
VIA EPIA-M700-15 .......................................................................................................... 9
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 7.0 .................................................................................... 9
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player ........................................................................................ 9
C. Running Network Application (LAN1) – Files Copy.......................................................... 9
D. Running Network Application (LAN2) – Files Copy ......................................................... 9
E. Idle ...................................................................................................................... 10
F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 .................................................................................... 10
G. S3 mode ............................................................................................................... 10
VIA EPIA-M700-10E....................................................................................................... 11
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 7.0 .................................................................................. 11
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player ...................................................................................... 11
C. Running Network Application (LAN1) – Files Copy........................................................ 11
D. Running Network Application (LAN2) – Files Copy ....................................................... 11
E. Idle ...................................................................................................................... 11
F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 .................................................................................... 12
G. S3 mode ............................................................................................................... 12
Power Specifications......................................................................................................... 13
VIA EPIA-M700 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support............................................................... 14
Microsoft Driver Support ................................................................................................ 14
Linux Driver Support ..................................................................................................... 14
Contact .......................................................................................................................... 15

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VIA EPIA-M700 Overview
The VIA EPIA-M700 Mini-ITX Mainboard is a 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 Chrome9™ HC3 with 2D/3D graphics and
video accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA-M700 includes a choice of VIA C7®NanoBGA2 processor speeds. The VIA C7®
NanoBGA2 processor is powerful, secure, and efficient. It includes the VIA Padlock Security
Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA StepAhead™ Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™
technology.
The VIA EPIA-M700 supports up to 2 GB of 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory. The VIA EPIA-M700
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.
The VIA EPIA-M700 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and
MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA EPIA-M700 is fully compatible with Microsoft®
and Linux operating systems.

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VIA EPIA-M700 Layout
Figure 1: EPIA-M700 layout

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VIA EPIA-M700 Specifications
Model Name - EPIA-M700-15 - EPIA-M700-10E
Processor - VIA C7®1.5 GHz NanoBGA2
processor (400 MHz FSB)
- VIA C7®1.0 GHz NanoBGA2
processor (400 MHz FSB) with
fanless heatsink
Chipset - VIA VX800 Unified Digital Media IGP Chipset
System Memory - 1 x DDR2 533/667 SODIMM slot
- Up to 2 GB memory size
VGA - Integrated VIA Chrome9™ HC3 DX9 3D/2D Graphics and unified video
decoding acceleration
Onboard IDE - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 pin connector
Onboard LAN - 2 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-panel audio pin header for headphone-out/MIC-in or amplifier
module
- 1 x S/PDIF out connector
- 1 x Digital video input pin header for CCIR-656/601/transport stream video
- 1 x Digital video output pin header for HDMI transmitter, DVI transmitter
(different add-on card is required for different function) or 18-bit TTL (when
onboard DVI is disabled)
- 1 x CF Type I connector (shared with IDE)
- 2 x SATA connectors
- 1 x MFX pin header
- 1 x SPI pin header
- 1 x Digital I/O pin header
- 1 x KB/MS pin header
- 1 x SIR pin header
- 1 x Serial port pin header
- 1 x System temperature reading pin header
- 1 x ATX power connector
- 2 x Fan connectors for CPU and system fans
Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI slot
Back Panel I/O - 1 x Serial port
- 1 x DVI-I port
- 2 x RJ-45 LAN ports
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Audio jacks for Line-out, Line-in, and MIC-in
BIOS - Award BIOS
- SPI 4/8 Mbit flash memory
Operating System Windows 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 ~ 50°C
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-layer)
- 17 cm x 17 cm
Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA EPIA-M700 Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA-M700 is available in two speed grades as follows:
•1.5 GHz VIA C7®NanoBGA2 Processor
•1.0 GHz VIA C7®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 Chrome9™ 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. Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN, SATA
(3.0 Gbps), and ATA/133.
Figure 2: VX800 as implemented in EPIA-M700

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VIA EPIA-M700 Dimensions
Figure 3: EPIA-M700 mounting layout and dimensions

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VIA EPIA-M700 Height Distribution
Figure 4: EPIA-M700 height distribution

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VIA EPIA-M700 Side Profile
Figure 5:EPIA-M700 back panel ports

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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA EPIA-M700 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-M700-15
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 7.0
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.312 1.009 3.342
Main Board +5V 4.979 2.349 11.696
Main Board 5VSB 5.100 0.163 0.831
Main Board +12V 11.983 0.089 1.066
Total Power Consumption 16.935
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.320 1.009 3.350
Main Board +5V 4.984 2.356 11.742
Main Board 5VSB 5.107 0.189 0.965
Main Board +12V 11.992 0.084 1.007
Total Power Consumption 17.064
C. Running Network Application (LAN1) – Files Copy
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.324 1.025 3.407
Main Board +5V 4.993 2.029 10.131
Main Board 5VSB 5.112 0.135 0.690
Main Board +12V 11.986 0.084 1.007
Total Power Consumption 15.235
D. Running Network Application (LAN2) – Files Copy
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.325 1.045 3.475
Main Board +5V 4.995 1.950 9.740
Main Board 5VSB 5.114 0.136 0.696
Main Board +12V 11.986 0.085 1.019
Total Power Consumption 14.930

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E. Idle
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.330 1.047 3.487
Main Board +5V 5.005 1.678 8.398
Main Board 5VSB 5.119 0.137 0.701
Main Board +12V 11.982 0.089 1.066
Total Power Consumption 13.652
F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.318 0.995 3.301
Main Board +5V 4.977 2.740 13.637
Main Board 5VSB 5.107 0.133 0.679
Main Board +12V 11.999 0.083 0.996
Total Power Consumption 18.613
G. S3 mode
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 0.002 0.000 0.000
Main Board +5V 0.004 0.000 0.000
Main Board 5VSB 5.152 0.488 2.514
Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total Power Consumption 2.514

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VIA EPIA-M700-10E
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 7.0
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.278 0.835 2.737
Main Board +5V 4.932 2.782 13.721
Main Board 5VSB 5.067 0.159 0.806
Main Board +12V 11.967 0.080 0.957
Total Power Consumption 18.221
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.301 0.862 2.845
Main Board +5V 4.961 2.300 11.410
Main Board 5VSB 5.089 0.160 0.814
Main Board +12V 11.979 0.079 0.946
Total Power Consumption 16.015
C. Running Network Application (LAN1) – Files Copy
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.305 0.884 2.922
Main Board +5V 4.969 2.143 10.649
Main Board 5VSB 5.095 0.134 0.683
Main Board +12V 11.981 0.077 0.923
Total Power Consumption 15.177
D. Running Network Application (LAN2) – Files Copy
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.304 0.896 2.960
Main Board +5V 4.966 2.211 10.980
Main Board 5VSB 5.093 0.134 0.682
Main Board +12V 11.981 0.077 0.923
Total Power Consumption 15.545
E. Idle
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.310 0.893 2.956
Main Board +5V 4.980 1.781 8.869
Main Board 5VSB 5.099 0.137 0.699
Main Board +12V 11.976 0.086 1.030
Total Power Consumption 13.554

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F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.300 0.849 2.802
Main Board +5V 4.957 2.537 12.576
Main Board 5VSB 5.089 0.133 0.677
Main Board +12V 11.985 0.076 0.911
Total Power Consumption 16.966
G. S3 mode
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +3.3V 0.001 0.000 0.000
Main Board +5V 0.002 0.000 0.000
Main Board 5VSB 5.150 0.492 2.534
Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total Power Consumption 2.534

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Power Specifications
The VIA EPIA-M700 mainboard utilizes utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX power connector
for connecting to the power supply. Due to its ultra low power requirements, a 90 – 120 Watt ATX
power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications.
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Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Gnd 13 Gnd
4 +5V 14 PS_ON
5 Gnd 15 Gnd
6 +5V 16 Gnd
7 Gnd 17 Gnd
8 PW_OK 18 -5V
9 +5V_SB 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V

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VIA EPIA-M700 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT
The VIA EPIA-M700 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.
LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT
The VIA EPIA-M700 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 OEM 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-M700 Mini-ITX mainboard contact your sales representative
or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com
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