VIA Technologies EPIA-P700 User manual

Operating Guide
EPIA-P700 Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................................... i
VIA EPIA-P700 Overview............................................................................................................................................................................1
VIA EPIA-P700 Layout .................................................................................................................................................................................2
VIA EPIA-P700 pecifications...................................................................................................................................................................3
VIA EPIA-P700 Processor KUs................................................................................................................................................................4
VIA VX700 Chipset Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................5
VIA EPIA-P700 Companion I/O Boards................................................................................................................................................6
VIA EPIA-P700 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................................................7
VIA EPIA-P700 Height Distribution (top).............................................................................................................................................8
VIA EPIA-P700 Height Distribution (bottom) ....................................................................................................................................9
Power Consumption ..................................................................................................................................................................................10
VIA EPIA-P700-10L ................................................................................................................................................................................10
A. With External HDD Power.........................................................................................................................................................10
B. With Internal HDD Power..........................................................................................................................................................10
VIA EPIA-P700-05LE ..............................................................................................................................................................................11
A. With External HDD Power.........................................................................................................................................................11
B. With Internal HDD Power..........................................................................................................................................................11
Power pecifications..................................................................................................................................................................................12
VIA EPIA-P700 Microsoft and Linux Driver upport .....................................................................................................................13
Microsoft Driver upport ....................................................................................................................................................................13
Linux Driver upport .............................................................................................................................................................................13
Contact............................................................................................................................................................................................................14

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VIA EPIA-P700 Overview
The VIA EPIA-P700 Pico-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact native x86 platform. The mainboard is based on
the VIA VX700 Unified Digital Media IGP chipset featuring the VIA UniChrome™ Pro II with 2D/3D graphics
and video accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA-P700 includes a choice of onboard processors: VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 or Eden
TM
ULV NanoBGA2.
The VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 processor is powerful, secure, and efficient. The VIA Eden
TM
NanoBGA2 processor is
ultra-efficient while still maintaining enhanced security features.
The VIA EPIA-P700 supports up to 1 GB of 533 MHz DDR2 memory. The VIA EPIA-P700 provides support for
high fidelity audio with its included VIA VT1708B High Definition Audio codec. In addition it supports one
ATA (1.5 Gbps) storage device.
To keep the profile of the EPIA-P700 low, all of the usual I/O ports are removed in favor of onboard
connectors. Additionally, the conventional CMO battery holder has been replaced with a cabled battery —
allowing flexibility in battery placement.
The VIA EPIA-P700 is bundled with two companion IO boards: P700-A and P700B. P700-A contains the LAN,
VGA, and COM ports. A separate DVI-D port cable is included for use with the P700-A DVI-D pin header.
P700-B contains the U B 2.0 and audio ports.
The VIA EPIA-P700 is compatible with a full range of Pico-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX
enclosures and power supplies. The VIA EPIA-P700 is fully compatible with Microsoft
®
and Linux operating
systems.

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VIA EPIA-P700 Layout
Figure 1: Layout of EPIA-P700

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VIA EPIA-P700 Specifications
Model Name - EPIA-P700-10L - EPIA-P700-05LE
Processor - VIA C7
®
1.0 GHz Nano GA2 processor fan
sink
- VIA Eden
TM
ULV 500 MHz Nano GA2
processor with heat sink
Chi set - VIA VX700 Unified Digital Media IGP Chipset
System Memory - 1 x DDR2 667*/533 SODIMM slot
- Up to 1 G memory size
VGA - Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 2D/3D AGP graphics with MPEG-2/4 and WMV0
video decoding acceleration
Onboard IDE - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 pin connector (2.0 mm 44-pin right-angle)
Onboard SATA - 1 x SATA connector
- 1 x SATA 5V power connector
Onboard LAN - 1 x VIA VT6122 Gigabit LAN controller (default)
- 1 x VIA VT6107 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller (manufacturing option)
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708 High Definition Audio Codec
Onboard I/O Connectors - 1 x LAN pin header
- 1 x CRT/DVI pin header
- 1 x COM pin connector
- 1 x CPU fan pin connector
- 1 x Audio pin connector for Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in
- 1 x Front panel pin header
- 4 x US 2.0 port pin header
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse pin header
- 1 x LVDS pin connector
- 1 x LPC/SM us/GPIO pin header
- 1 x +12V DC-in 2-pin jack with lock
BIOS - Award IOS
- 4/8 Mbit flash memory
System Monitoring &
Management
- Wake-on-LAN
- Keyboard power-on
- RTC Timer power-on
- Watch Dog Timer
- System power management
- AC Power failure recovery
O erating Tem erature 0°C ~ 50°C
O erating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Pico-ITX (10-layer)
- 10 cm x 7.2 cm
* This specification is subject to change without prior notice.
Note:
DDR2 667 MHz memory modules can be used, but the effective speed will be 533 MHz.

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VIA EPIA-P700 Processor S Us
The VIA EPIA-P700 is available in two speed grades as follows:
•1.0 GHz VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 Processor
•500 MHz VIA Eden
TM
ULV NanoBGA2 Processor

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VIA VX700 Chipset Overview
The VIA VX700 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 VX700 features
VIA UniChrome™ Pro II 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 U B 2.0, 10/100 LAN, ATA (1.5 Gbps), and ATA/133.
Figure 2: VX700 as im lemented in EPIA-P700

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VIA EPIA-P700 Companion I/O Boards
The VIA EPIA-P700 mainboard comes in the ultra compact 10 cm x 7.2 cm Pico-ITX form factor. In addition to
its integrated on-board pin headers, the EPIA-P700 has two companion I/O boards: P700-A and P700-B.
The P700-A companion IO board includes the following IO ports: COM port, VGA port, and RJ45 LAN port. A
DVI-D pin header is also available on the P700-A.
The P700-B companion IO board includes the following IO ports: four U B 2.0 ports and audio jacks. In
addition, the P700-B also has the following pin headers: P /2 keyboard/mouse pin header, front panel pin
header, MBus pin header, LPC pin header, one U B pin header, and GPIO pin header.
Figure 3: P700-A com anion board
Figure 4: P700-B com anion board

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VIA EPIA-P700 Dimensions
Figure 5: Dimensions and mounting hole layout
Note:
The mounting holes at the four corners can only fit M2 size screws (Ø1.86 mm – Ø1.89 mm).

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VIA EPIA-P700 Height Distribution (top)
Figure 6: Height distribution of the to side and heat sink layout

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VIA EPIA-P700 Height Distribution (bottom)
Figure 7: Height distribution of the bottom side

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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were performed on the VIA EPIA-P700 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-P700-10L
A. With External HDD Power
Measured Voltage Measure Am Watts
oot to Idle 11.88 0.82 9.742
Max98 11.88 0.78 9.266
3DMark 2001 11.88 0.97 11.524
WinDiag V2.07b 11.88 0.89 10.573
Passmark V3.0 11.88 0.91 10.811
CC Winstone 2004 11.88 1.05 12.474
B. With Internal HDD Power
Measured Voltage Measure Am Watts
oot to Idle 11.88 0.99 11.761
Max98 11.88 0.94 11.167
3DMark 2001 11.88 1.15 13.662
WinDiag V2.07b 11.88 1.11 13.187
Passmark V3.0 11.88 0.96 11.405
CC Winstone 2004 11.88 0.99 11.761

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VIA EPIA-P700-05LE
A. With External HDD Power
Measured Voltage Measure Am Watts
oot to Idle 11.84 0.80 9.472
Max98 11.84 0.67 7.933
3DMark 2001 11.84 0.93 11.011
WinDiag V2.07b 11.84 0.82 9.709
Passmark V3.0 11.84 0.78 9.235
CC Winstone 2004 11.84 0.90 10.656
B. With Internal HDD Power
Measured Voltage Measure Am Watts
oot to Idle 11.84 0.94 11.130
Max98 11.84 0.84 9.946
3DMark 2001 11.84 1.12 13.261
WinDiag V2.07b 11.84 0.93 11.011
Passmark V3.0 11.84 0.87 10.301
CC Winstone 2004 11.84 0.99 11.722

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Power Specifications
The VIA EPIA-P700 mainboard utilizes a +12V DC-in power connector for providing power to the mainboard.
The dimensions of the DC-in port are show in the figure below.
Figure 8: DC-in dimensions

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VIA EPIA-P700 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
M ICROSOFT D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-P700 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.
L INUX D RIVER S UPPORT
The VIA EPIA-P700 mainboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions.
upport 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 AL A driver from the Advanced Linux ound
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-P700 Pico-ITX mainboard contact your sales representative or visit our
website at www.viaembedded.com
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