VIA Technologies EPIA-N800 User manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA-N800 Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................i
VIA EPIA-N800 verview ......................................................................................................1
VIA EPIA-N800 Layout ..........................................................................................................2
VIA EPIA-N800 Specifications ................................................................................................3
VIA EPIA-N800 Processor SKUs..............................................................................................4
VIA VX800 Chipset verview .................................................................................................5
VIA EPIA-N800 Dimensions ...................................................................................................6
VIA EPIA-N800 Height Distribution .........................................................................................7
VIA EPIA-N800 Side Profile....................................................................................................9
Power Consumption............................................................................................................10
VIA EPIA-N800-13 ...........................................................................................................10
A. Playing a DVD ..........................................................................................................10
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player ........................................................................................10
C. Downloading files through the Network .......................................................................10
D. Running 3DMark05 ...................................................................................................10
E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ......................................................................................10
F. Idle .........................................................................................................................11
G. S3 mode .................................................................................................................11
VIA EPIA-N800 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support.................................................................12
Microsoft Driver Support...................................................................................................12
Linux Driver Support........................................................................................................12
Contact ............................................................................................................................. 13

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VIA EPIA-N800 Overview
The VIA EPIA-N800 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 Chrome9™ HC3 with 2D/3D graphics and
video accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA-N800 includes a powerful, secure, and efficient VIA Nano™ NanoBGA2 processor.
The VIA Nano processor includes the VIA Padlock Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture,
VIA StepAhead™ Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.
The VIA EPIA-N800 supports up to 2 GB of 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory. The VIA EPIA-N800
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-N800 is compatible with a full range of Nano-ITX, Mini-ITX, FlexATX, and MicroATX
enclosures. The VIA EPIA-N800 is fully compatible with Microsoft
®
and Linux operating systems.

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VIA EPIA-N800 ayout
Figure 1: EPIA-N800 layout

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VIA EPIA-N800 Specifications
Model Name - EPIA-N800-13
Processor - VIA Nano
TM
1.3+ GHz 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 Chrome9™ HC3 DX9 3D/2D Graphics and unified video
decoding acceleration
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 VT1708S 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 connector
- 2 x SATA connectors
- 7
th
pin of SATA1 provides power for SATA D M
- 2 x 4-pin +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 ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Nano-ITX
- 12 cm x 12 cm
Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA EPIA-N800 Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA-N800 is available in the following speed grade:
•1.3+ GHz VIA Nano
TM
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. 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-N800

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VIA EPIA-N800 Dimensions
Figure 3: EPIA-N800 mounting layout and dimensions

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VIA EPIA-N800 Height Distribution
Figure 4: EPIA-N800 height distribution (top)

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Figure 5: EPIA-N800 height distribution (bottom)

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VIA EPIA-N800 Side Profile
Figure 6: EPIA-N800 back panel ports

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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA EPIA-N800 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-N800-13
A. Playing a DVD
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.791 1.504 17.734
DC Input +12V 11.791 1.504 17.734
Main Board Power Consumption 17.734
Total Power Consumption 17.734
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.670 1.443 16.840
DC Input +12V 11.670 1.443 16.840
Main Board Power Consumption 16.840
Total Power Consumption 16.840
C. Downloading files through the Network
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.628 1.362 15.837
DC Input +12V 11.628 1.362 15.837
Main Board Power Consumption 15.837
Total Power Consumption 15.837
D. Running 3DMark05
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.575 1.925 22.282
DC Input +12V 11.575 1.925 22.282
Main Board Power Consumption 22.282
Total Power Consumption 22.282
E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.604 1.990 23.092
DC Input +12V 11.604 1.990 23.092
Main Board Power Consumption 23.092
Total Power Consumption 23.092

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F. Idle
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.628 1.337 15.547
DC Input +12V 11.628 1.337 15.547
Main Board Power Consumption 15.547
Total Power Consumption 15.547
G. S3 mode
Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts
Main Board +12V 11.799 0.196 2.313
DC Input +12V 11.799 0.196 2.313
Main Board Power Consumption 2.313
Total Power Consumption 2.313

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VIA EPIA-N800 Microsoft and inux Driver Support
M ICROSOFT D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-N800 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 XP Embedded), the related drivers can be found in the
VIA Embedded website at www.viaembedded.com.
INUX D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-N800 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
•Using drivers provided by VIA
•Using a driver built into a distribution package
•Visiting www.viaembedded.com for the latest updated drivers
•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 to your VEPD support
contact.

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Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA-N800 Nano-ITX mainboard contact your sales representative
or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com.
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