VIA Technologies EPIA ME6000 - VIA Motherboard - Mini ITX Instruction Manual

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VIA EPIA M-Series Mini-ITX
Mainboard Operation
Guidelines
Contents
•Overview
•Layout
•Specifications
•Processor SKUs
•CLE266 Chipset Overview
•I/O Back Panel Layout
•Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes
•Noise Levels Data
•DVD Playback Tests
•Power Consumption Data
•Compatible Chassis
•Power Specifications
•FliteDeck – System Management Suite
•Smart5.1 – Intelligent 6 Channel Audio
•Linux & Microsoft Driver Support
•Contact

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EPIA M-Series Overview
Optimized for today’s killer digital media applications such as watching DVD movies
and listening to music, the 17cm x 17cm VIA EPIA M-Series includes a growing range
of feature rich and highly versatile solutions for building a complete range of
connected multimedia entertainment devices that meet the technical, ergonomic and
aesthetic requirements of this emerging but highly demanding market.
In addition to an integrated VIA C3 or fanless VIA Eden processors running at speeds
of up to 1GHz, the VIA EPIA M-Series features the VIA Apollo CLE266 chipset with
embedded UniChrome MPEG-2 decoder and integrated 2D/3D graphics core to
ensure smooth DVD playback and a rich overall entertainment experience. With the
sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM and the high data transfer speeds of
ATA/133, the VIA EPIA M-Series ensures the high performance levels required of
today’s most popular digital media and productivity applications. The user’s digital
media experience is further enhanced by support for 5.1 surround sound, courtesy of
the onboard VIA Six-TRAC 6 Channel AC’97 codec. The latest in high-bandwidth
connectivity is supported with IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0 connections provided, as well
as S-Video and RCA TV-Out (NTSC & PAL) and 10/100 Ethernet for seamless
broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA M-Series also offers support for a growing
number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, has a PCI slot for expandability options, and
is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX
enclosures. It is also fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux-based operating
systems.
EPIA M-Series Layout
Embedded VIA C3™-E
or Eden™ ESP 6000 processor
VIA CLE266 North Bridge,
featuring UniChrome MPEG-2
decoder and integrated
2D/3D graphics core
1 x DDR266DIMM
2 x IDE Ports ATA/133/100/
Support
1 PCI Slot
VIA VT8235 South
Bridge
10/100 Ethernet
TV-OUT IEEE 1394
USB 2.0
Audio Jacks / VIA Smart5.1
Surround Sound

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EPIA M Processor SKUs
The EPIA M-Series is available in two different speed grades. The EPIA ME6000
utilizes VIA’s ultra low power Eden processor while the EPIA M10000 utilizes the
robust VIA C3 processor.
E
EP PI IA A M ME E6 60 00 00 0
nVIA Eden™ ESP
Processor
nFanless Operation
n1.2v Operating Voltage
n128KB L1 Cache & 64KB
L2 Cache
nMMX and 3DNow!
E
EP PI IA A M M1 10 00 00 00 0
nVIA C3-E™ Processor
n1.35v Operating Voltage
n128KB L1 Cache & 64KB
L2 Cache
nMMX and 3DNow!
Suitable for fanless
systems where silent, ultra
low power operation is the
priority
Suitable for compact, low
noise, power efficient
systems running Multimedia
& productivity applications

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EPIA M-Series Specifications
Processor -VIA C3/Eden EBGA Processor
Chipset -VIA CLE266 North Bridge
-VT8235 South Bridge
System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket
- Up to 1GB memory size
VGA - Integrated UniChrome graphics
Expansion Slots - 1 PCI
Onboard IDE - 2 X ATA 133/100/66 Connectors
Onboard Floppy - 1 x FDD Connector
Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-T Ethernet PHY
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1616 6 channel AC’97 Codec
Onboard TV Out - VIA VT1622 TV out (Optional)
Onboard 1394 - VIA VT6307S Firewire
Onboard I/O
Connectors
- 1 USB connectors for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 2 1394 connectors for 2 1394 ports
- Front-panel audio connectors (Mic and Line Out)
- CD Audio-in connector
- FIR connector
- PS2 connector
- Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Ring
-CPU/Sys FAN/FAN3
- System intrusion connector
- 1 I²C connector
- 1 connector for LVDS transmitter module (Optional)
- Serial port connector for second com port
Back Panel I/O - 1 PS2 mouse port
- 1 PS2 keyboard port
- 1 Parallel
- 1 RJ-45 LAN port
- 1 Serial 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; can be switched to 6
channel output with Smart5.1
BIOS - Award BIOS
- 2/4Mbit flash memory
System Monitoring &
Management
- CPU temperature monitoring
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on
- System power management
- AC power failure recovery
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (4 layer)
- 17 cm x 17 cm

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VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview
The VIA Apollo CLE266 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 CLE266 features the embedded UniChrome MPEG-2 decoder and
integrated 2D/3D graphics core as well as DDR266 support to ensure a rich overall
entertainment experience. Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, IEEE
1394, TV Out, 10/100 LAN and ATA/133. For more information on the VIA CLE266
visit the VIA website at www.via.com.tw/en/apollo/cle266.jsp.

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EPIA M-Series I/O Back Panel Layout
The EPIA M’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm integrated design supports all the standard
legacy x86 connectivity options as well as Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394
(onboard headers) and VIA Six-TRAC AC’97 audio. Video connectivity options are
second to none and include a VGA port, RCA port (SPDIF or TV Out), and S-Video
port.
PS/2 Mouse Connector Parallel Port Connector
RJ-45 LAN Port
VGA Dis
p
la
y
Connector
COM
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic-In
2 x USB Ports
S-Video Port
RCA Video
or
S/P DIF Port

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EPIA M-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes
Noise Level Data
VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of the quiet computing initiative.
The EPIA M–Series has been designed to be totally non-obtrusive with noise levels
equivalent to a person whispering. With noise levels ranging from the totally silent
EPIA ME6000 to 25dBA for the EPIA M10000, a new wave of system design
innovation and exciting opportunities are being created in an almost limitless number
of emerging new market segments - ranging from silent running mini-PCs and living
room digital media entertainment centers to Car PCs and a host of embedded
applications such as Kiosk, POS, and Industrial Control machines.
Common Sounds dBA Level
Threshold of hearing 0 dBA
EPIA ME6000 0 dBA
Normal breathing 10 dBA
Whispering at 1 meter 20 dBA
EPIA M10000 25 dBA
Conventional PC 35 – 50 dBA
Rainfall 50 dBA
Normal speech 60 dBA
The dBA scale is logarithmic, i.e. 10 dBA represents a doubling in volume. dBA values are measured at a
distance of one meter.

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DVD Payback Test
The table below compares VIA C3™ processor and CLE266 chipset DVD playback
performance to that of a powerful Intel® Pentium 4 1.7 GHz and 845 chipset with
Leadtek Geforce 4 MX440 VGA card. Despite giving away 1.167 GHz of processor
speed and competing with Geforce4 graphics the VIA CLE266 platform delivers
equivalent performance at a fraction of the cost and required space and cooling. Note
that this is a comparison of only the DVD playback performance, not a of overall
system performance, as digital media performance is what counts for the lifestyle
PC.
DVD Playback Performance
This table also shows that both platforms have achieved the magical figure of 30 frames per
second that indicates smooth or flawless DVD playback.
Power Consumption Tests
As the DVD playback performance is comparable in the table above, we will also look at the
different power consumption results for a range of typical home PC activities with the VIA EPIA
M-Series mainboards compared to the typical “one size fits all” platform that is being promoted by
others in the PC industry. We have also included the low power VIA EPIA-Series Mini-ITX
mainboards as a frame of reference. Where the VIA EPIA M-Series mainboards are aimed at the
living room space, the VIA EPIA 800 and fanless VIA EPIA 5000 are aimed at the thin-client,
small footprint desktop and education PC markets, although they are also being used as 1u
server, Personal Video Recorder and car PC platforms amongst others.
The “one size fits all” system that we are using as a reference platform is an Intel 845-based
Pentium 4 platform and we are comparing the power consumption to that of the VIA EPIA M-
Series Mini-ITX mainboards. Some of the tests are not aimed solely at Digital Media
performance, so they also include the power consumption numbers for the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX
mainboards. All tests were conducted using the Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating system and
include the wattage consumed by the total platforms. The table below each diagram uses the
Intel platform as a frame of reference for the accompanying calculations.
Intel 845 with Leadtek
Geforce 4 MX440
VIA Apollo CLE266
Platform
29.968--2529.7810—12Windows ME
Frame
Rate
CPU Usage
Frame
Rate
CPU usagePerformance
Pla
y
er
Cyberlink
PowerDVD4.0-(DxVA)
Cyberlink
PowerDVD4.0-(DxVA)
Vendor
Intel® Pentium 4 1.7GHzVIA C3™ 533MHz
CPU

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30
40
50
60
Watts
EPIA M 10000 EPIA M E6000 EPIA V10000 EPIA VE5000 Intel 845-
based M B
Pentium 4 1.7G
Playing DVD
DVD playback performance of these two platforms is not only flawless but the scores are also
very close to each other. In figure 2, the power consumption of the EPIA M10000 and the Fanless
EPIA ME6000 is less than half of that of the reference platform.
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20.4 20.9
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30
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40
45
Watts
EPIA M 10000 EPIA M E6000 EPIA V10000 EPIA VE5000 Intel 845-
based M B
Pentium 4 1.7G
Playing MP3
Power consumption of the fanless VIA EPIA ME6000 is around half of that of the reference
platform at 51.9%. It is interesting to note that for MP3 playback the fanless VIA EPIA VE5000
only uses around 30% of the power that the reference platform uses. This is significant power
sensitive systems like car MP3 players are gaining in popularity.

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12.1
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10
15
20
25
30
Watts
EPIA M 10000 EPIA ME6000 EPIA V10000 EPIA VE5000 Intel 845-
based M B
Pentium 4
1. 7 G
Idle
In this comparison, the power consumed while standing idle is compared and the VIA EPIA M-
Series mainboards draw around 60% of the power that the reference platform draws.
30.4
21.9 24.4
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10
20
30
40
50
60
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80
Watts
EPIA M10000 EPIA ME6000 EPIA V10000 EPIA VE5000 Intel 845-based
M B Pentium 4
1. 7 G
Running Office Apps
Lifestyle PC systems will be used most for digital media applications but they will also be able to
be used as fully functional PCs. The comparison above uses CC Winstone 2001 to compare
power consumption while carrying out standard office tasks like word processing, manipulating
spreadsheets and web browsing. In this comparison, the fanless VIA EPIA ME6000 mainboard
uses less than 30% of the power used by the reference platform. It is interesting to note that the
fanless VIA EPIA5000 uses less than 20% of the power used by the reference platform.

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18.1
14.9
10.9
25.8
0
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10
15
20
25
30
Watts
EPIA M 10000 EPIA M E6000 EPIA V10000 EPIA VE5000 Intel 845-
based M B
Pentium 4
1. 7 G
Running Network Apps
The power consumption comparison for network applications was run while
transferring large data files over a standard 10 Base T network. Here again the
power consumption of the Intel reference platform is considerably more than that of
the VIA EPIA series of Mini-ITX mainboards.
The following table is a comprehensive breakdown of the EPIA platform’s voltage,
Amp and Wattage values while running common system applications
EPIA M10000 (Nehemiah)
Playing DVD
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.368V 3.276A 11.034W
+5V 5.083V 1.864A 9.475W
5VSB 5.046V 0.193A 0.974W
+12V 11.894V 0.238A 2.831W
Total Watts: 24.314W
Playing MP3
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.368V 3.001A 10.107W
+5V 5.083V 1.722A 8.753W
5VSB 5.046V 0.199A 1.004W
+12V 11.894V 0.237A 2.819W
Total Watts: 22.683W
Running Network Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.368V 2.924A 9.848W
+5V 5.083V 1.323A 6.725W
5VSB 5.046V 0.190A 0.959W
+12V 11.894V 0.239A 2.843W
Total Watts: 20.375W
Idle
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.368V 2.776A 9.350W
+5V 5.083V 0.776A 3.944W

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5VSB 5.046V 0.194A 0.979W
+12V 11.894V 0.240A 2.855W
Total Watts: 17.128W
Running Office Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.368V 3.046A 10.259W
+5V 5.083V 3.215A 13.342W
5VSB 5.046V 0.195A 0.984W
+12V 11.894V 0.237A 2.819W
Total Watts: 30.404W
EPIA ME6000
Playing DVD
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 3.36A 11.3232W
+5V 4.92V 1.69A 8.3317W
5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W
+12V 12.40V 0.164A 2.0336W
Total Watts: 22.3913W
Playing MP3
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 3.06A 10.3122W
+5V 4.92V 1.50A 7.395W
5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W
+12V 12.40V 0.164A 2.0336W
Total Watts: 20.4436W
Running Network Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.99A 10.0763W
+5V 4.92V 1.08A 5.3676W
5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W
+12V 12.40V 0.163A 2.0212W
Total Watts: 18.1679W
Idle
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.79A 9.4023W
+5V 4.92V 0.83A 4.0919W
5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W
+12V 12.40V 0.162A 2.0088W
Total Watts: 16.2058W
Running Office Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 3.10A 10.447W
+5V 4.92V 1.77A 8.7261W
5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W
+12V 12.40V 0.164A 2.0336W
Total Watts: 21.9095W

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Intel 845 chipset-based mainboard - Pentium 4 1.7G
Playing DVD
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.82A 9.5034W
+5V 5.06V 0.77A 3.8962W
5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W
+12V 11.96V 0.179A 2.1408W
CPU12V 11.99V 3.10A 37.169W
Total Watts: 53.0017W
Playing MP3
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.62A 8.8294W
+5V 5.06V 0.77A 3.8962W
5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W
+12V 11.96V 0.179A 2.1408W
CPU12V 11.99V 2.015A 24.1599W
Total Watts: 39.3186W
Running Network Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.55A 8.5935W
+5V 5.06V 0.77A 3.8962W
5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W
+12V 11.96V 0.18A 2.1528W
CPU12V 11.99V 0.91A 10.9109W
Total Watts: 25.8457W
Idle
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.53A 8.5261W
+5V 5.06V 0.76A 3.8456W
5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W
+12V 11.96V 0.18A 2.1528W
CPU12V 11.99V 0.796A 10.9109W
Total Watts: 24.3608W
Running Office Applications
Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts
+3.3V 3.37V 2.61A 8.7957W
+5V 5.06V 0.77A 3.8962W
5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W
+12V 11.96V 0.178A 2.1289W
CPU12V 11.99V 4.67A 55.9933W
Total Watts: 71.1064W
Compatible Chassis’
Ultra small footprint cases designed specifically for the Mini-ITX platform.
Users don’t want loud, hot, beige tin boxes in their living room

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gSize and Appearance playing and increasingly important role in consumer’s
choices
Consumer Electronics Design Values
gSmall footprints, low power, low noise
gDevices that can take pride of place in the living room
Compact designs enabled by low power VIA processors
gLow power VIA C3™-E Series processor
gFanless VIA Eden™ ESP
EPIA M-Series Compatible Chassis
A growing number of chassis are available from leading case manufacturers in a variety of
different cube and consumer electronics styles. The table below provides a list of the key features
of a selection of ultra small footprint chassis designed for the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX platform.
Morex
Cupid 2699
VIA
Mainboard
Sereniti
CaseTek
CK10101
G-Alantic
GA610i
Chyang
Fun
CF7989C3
ATCS-TEK
Slim
ATCS-TEK
Cupid
Lian Li
PC-402A
Drive Bays
CDROM
Hard Drive
Floppy
5.25” Slim
3.5”
No
5.25” Std.
3.5”
Yes
5.25” Std.
3.5”
No
5.25” Std.
3.5”
Yes
5.25” Std.
3.5”
No
5.25” Slim
3.5”
No
5.25” Std.
3.5”
Yes
2 x 5.25”
Std.
3.5”
Yes
Accessories
1 to 1 riser
Front USB
Front 1394
Front Audio
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Yes
Yes
Yes
Optional
Yes
No
Yes
Power
Supply
12V AC
adaptor
150W 150W 150W 150W 150W 150W Not included
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Power Specifications
The EPIA M utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power
supply. Due to the EPIA M platform’s ultra low power requirements a 90 – 120 Watt
ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications.
1 +3V 11 +3V
2 +3V 12 -12V
3 Gnd 13 Gnd
4 +5V 14 PWR_ON-
5 Gnd 15 Gnd
6 +5V 16 Gnd
7 Gnd 17 Gnd
8 PWR_GD 18 NC
9 5V_SB 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
Note: NC = no connection
The system management suite from VIA Mainboard. FliteDeck empowers the user by
enabling full system control through an easy to use Windows®-based control suite.
FliteDeck comprises four utilities, SysProbe, MissionControl, JetStream, and
FlashPort. FliteDeck is a value-added accessory bundled with all EPIA M-Series
mainboards.
Track and monitor mission critical system data such as voltage values, temperature,
and component speeds to maximize system life and minimize downtime caused by
system overloads and failure. MissionControl features remote system management
capabilities as well as local management.
Manage BIOS specification information, version backups, and flashing procedures
through FlashPort’s easy to use GUI interface. No more system restarts and DOS
mode operation when updating the system BIOS. FlashPort enables seamless Live
Windows®-based BIOS updates.
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Obtain comprehensive system hardware and software information quickly and easily
through SysProbe’s easy to navigate GUI interface. Information available at your
fingertips includes system capabilities as well as complete operational and
installation status of hardware system components.
VIA’s Smart5.1, a no-hassle, cost effective method of implementing 6 channels of
surround sound audio through a standard VIA Mainboard platform. In a nutshell,
Smart5.1 enables a mainboard’s standard three jack game/audio port to accept the
three speaker plugs that are required for 6 channel surround sound audio i.e. front
left/right, rear left/right, and center/subwoofer speakers.
Standard motherboard three jack game/audio port
Fig 1.1
Fig 1.1 above shows a VIA Mainboard with standard three jack game/audio port
configuration. The three jacks are dedicated to Line-Out, Line-In, and Mic-In usage.
The Line-Out jack is predominately used to plug in standard two channel speakers
while the Line-In jack can be used to transfer data from devices such as Mini Disks
to your PC. The Mic-In jack is used to plug in a microphone for online chatting or
conferencing. The additional onboard audio pin header is used to plug in an external
audio bracket which is the traditional method of implementing 6 channel surround
sound audio.
Smart5.1 three jack game/audio port configuration

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Fig 1.2
Fig 1.2 above shows VIA’s Smart5.1 technology implemented onboard. Smart5.1
requires no additional hardware to implement 6 channel surround sound audio on a
standard VIA Mainboard platform. With Smart5.1 implemented, the left jack
becomes the Front left/right speaker port. The middle jack is for Rear left/right
speakers and the center/subwoofer speaker plugs into the right jack.
The traditional method of implementing 6 channel audio
Fig 1.3
Fig 1.3 shows the traditional method of implementing 6 channel surround sound
audio by using a combination of the left Line-Out jack for Front left/right speaker and
the bottom two jacks on the audio bracket for Rear left/right and center/subwoofer
speakers. The downside to this method is the extra cost associated with the audio
bracket and the extra complexity associated with having the three audio jacks in two
separate places. The audio bracket also places serious restrictions on the design of
entertainment devices, especially small form factor designs because the audio
bracket needs to occupy a PCI bay at the back of a chassis.

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Smart5.1 - The Technology Behind The Feature
Implementing Smart5.1 on a VIA Mainboard is made possible through a combination
of hardware and software. On the hardware side, Smart5.1 circuitry has been
designed into the latest VIA Mainboards that utilize the VIA VT1616 six channel audio
codec onboard. The VIA VT1616 is a high performance six channel audio codec
designed to meet the demands of today’s PC-based multimedia entertainment
applications such as DVD audio, MP3s and computer gaming. The software that
enables Smart5.1 is embedded into the VIA audio driver so when a technician or
system integrator is setting up a VIA Mainboard he will simply choose to enable
Smart5.1 when proceeding through the driver installation and feature selection
process. To setup a set of six channel surround sound audio speaker system
becomes as seamless as plugging the three speaker plugs in the three jack
game/audio port on the back of a VIA Mainboard.
EPIA M-Series Linux & Microsoft Driver Support
Linux Driver Support
The EPIA M-series mainboards have a very high degree of support under Linux.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
•Drivers provided by VIA
•Using a driver built into a distribution package
•Installing VIA’s pre-compiled driver binary
•Compiling VIA’s driver source code
•Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced
Linux Sound Architecture project for integrated audio)
Full instructions for the most popular distribution packages are updated monthly and
are available for free download from the Linux Arena on www.viaarena.com The
Linux Application notes on VIA Arena also contains further useful information to
optimize system performance, such as increasing IDE performance beyond the
capabilities of an in-built driver, measuring hard disk performance, enabling
hardware monitoring features and other practical guides such as installing CD re-
writers, enabling the USB 2.0 controller, and much more.
For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term
production, other code and other resources may also be made available. You can
submit a request either through the Developers portal on VIA Arena, or through your
VPSD support contact. Alternatively, VIA in some circumstances will also work
towards providing a driver to suite your specific needs.
The Linux Arena is updated at least once per month. Other information, notes and
links to specific areas of interest can also be found on the EPIA Mainboards driver
page. Many OEMs and system integrators also find it valuable to discuss their
development with other Linux users in the dedicated Linux Category of the VIA Arena
Forums, which is monitored by VIA staff.
Microsoft Driver Support
EPIA M offers full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems.

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A Windows XP Embedded support package for EPIA M mainboards is available on the
WinXP Embedded Applications Notes page, to facilitate evaluation and development.
OEMs and System Integrators should, however, customize their own binary images
according to their actual product specifications and application requirements. Sample
component implementation for the CLE266 and Northbridge as well as integrated
audio on the VT8235 Southbridge is also provided to assist in development. Updates
to this support page are made on a monthly basis and further sample components
will be released. Components of the VIA EPIA M mainboard are also supported in
Service Pack 1 (SP1).
Contact
For more information on the EPIA M-Series Mini ITX Mainboard contact your sales
representative or visit our website at www.viamainboard.com
USA
440 Mission Court, Suite 220
Fremont, CA 94539
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Germany
Mottmann Strasse 12
53842 Troisdorf-Oberlar
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Taiwan
8F, 533, Chung Cheng Road
Hsin Tien, Taipei
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China
6F, DAscom Tower
9 Shangdi East Road
Haidian District
Beijing, 100085
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