VIA Technologies EPIA-PE User manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................................................. i
VIA EPIA-PE Overview................................................................................................................................................................. 1
VIA EPIA-PE Layout..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
VIA EPIA-PE Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
VIA EPIA-PE Processor SKUs...................................................................................................................................................... 4
VIA C3 Processor Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
VIA EPIA-PE I/O Back Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 6
VIA EPIA-PE Board Dimensions.................................................................................................................................................. 7
VIA EPIA-PE Height Distribution................................................................................................................................................ 8
Power Consumption ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
VIA EPIA-PE 10000 .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Power Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
VIA EPIA-PE Microsoft and Linux Driver Support ................................................................................................................. 12
MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT...................................................................................................................................................... 12
LINUX DRIVER SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Contact........................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

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VIA EPIA-PE Overview
The VIA EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact native x86 platform optimized for
today's demanding embedded and productivity applications. The mainboard is based on the
VIA C3 EBGA processor featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 video decoding
accelerator. Its integrated VIA UniChrome™ AGP graphics provide rich digital media
performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR 266MHz DIMM and the high data
transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by support of 2-Channel AC’97 Codec, the
VIA EPIA-PE delivers the increased performance levels required by today’s embedded digital
media applications.
The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity features four USB 2.0 ports (and the ability to
support up to 2 more USB ports using the available onboard pin headers), one COM port
(and three COM pin headers), one FIR pin header, and two 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port
for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA-PE also has one PCI slot for
expandability options. The VIA EPIA-PE is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis
as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
The VIA EPIA-PE is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is
available in a variety of configurations.

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VIA EPIA-PE Layout

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VIA EPIA-PE Specifications
Model Name - EPIA PE10000
Processor - VIA C3 EBGA 1.0GHz Processor
Chipset - VIA CLE266 North Bridge
- VT8235M South Bridge
System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket
- Up to 1GB Memory Size
VGA - Integrated VIA UniChromeTM AGP graphics with MPEG-2 Decoding
Acceleration
Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Slot
Onboard IDE - 2 UltraDMA 133/100/66 Pin Connectors
Onboard LAN - VIA VT6103 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet PHY
- VIA VT6106S 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1612A
2-Channel AC’97 Codec
Onboard I/O
Connectors
- 1 USB pin connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 1 Digital I/O pin connector
- 1 SM bus pin connector
- 1 Wake-On-LAN (WOL) pin connector
- 1 Front-panel audio pin connector for MIC-in and Line-out
- 3 Serial port pin connectors for COM2/3/4 (COM3/4 are 5V/12V
selectable)
- 1 CIR pin connector (switchable for KB/MS)
- 1 FIR pin connector
- 3 Fan pin connectors for CPU, Power and System fans
- 1 LVDS module connector (an add-on card is required)
- ATX Power Connector
Back Panel I/O - 1 PS2 mouse port
- 1 PS2 keyboard port
- 1 Parallel port
- 1 Serial port
- 1 VGA port
- 2 RJ-45 LAN ports
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 3 Audio jacks: Line-Out, Line-In and Mic-In
BIOS - Award BIOS, LPC 4/8Mbit flash memory
Operating System - Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe
System Monitoring &
Management
- CPU temperature reading, CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on, Watch Dog
Timer, Fan control
- System power management, AC power failure recovery
Operating
Temperature
- 0℃~ 50℃
Operating Humidity - 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6 layers)
- 17cm x 17cm
* The specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA EPIA-PE Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA-PE is available with the following CPU options:
• 1.0 GHz VIA C3 Processor

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VIA C3 Processor Overview
The VIA CLE266 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
CLE266 features the embedded VIA UniChrome™ AGP MPEG-2 video decoding acceleration,
DDR 266MHz support, motion compensation and dual-display support to ensure a rich
overall entertainment experience. The VIA VT8235M provides outstanding connectivity
features including USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN and UltraDMA 66/100/133.

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VIA EPIA-PE I/O Back Panel Layout
The EPIA-PE’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports all the standard
legacy x86 connectivity options as well as PS2 Mouse port, PS2 Keyboard port, VGA port,
COM port, two RJ45 LAN ports, four USB 2.0 ports and three audio jacks.

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VIA EPIA-PE Board Dimensions

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VIA EPIA-PE Height Distribution

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Power Consumption
Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA-PE running with VIA C3
1.0 GHz EBGA processor. The following tables are a comprehensive breakdown of the EPIA-
PE platform’s voltage, amp and wattage values while running common system applications.
VIA EPIA-PE 10000
A. Playing DVD – Power DVD 5.0
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.281 1.922 6.306
Main Board +5V 5.076 2.781 14.116
Main Board 5VSB 5.046 0.331 1.670
Main Board +12V 12.281 0.181 2.223
Main Board Power Consumption 24.316
B. Playing MP3 – Media Player
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.291 1.842 6.062
Main Board +5V 5.085 2.974 15.123
Main Board 5VSB 5.063 0.238 1.205
Main Board +12V 12.317 0.184 2.266
Main Board Power Consumption 24.656
C. Running Network Application – Files Copy (VT6103)
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.300 1.773 5.851
Main Board +5V 5.114 1.927 9.855
Main Board 5VSB 5.078 0.061 0.310
Main Board +12V 12.232 0.192 2.349
Main Board Power Consumption 18.364
D. Running Network Application – Files Copy (VT6106)
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.301 1.779 5.872
Main Board +5V 5.117 1.909 9.768
Main Board 5VSB 5.709 0.050 0.254
Main Board +12V 12.232 0.192 2.349
Main Board Power Consumption 18.243

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E. Idle
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.300 1.752 5.782
Main Board +5V 5.120 1.593 8.156
Main Board 5VSB 5.086 0.033 0.168
Main Board +12V 11.922 0.207 2.468
Main Board Power Consumption 16.573
F. Run C.C. Winstone 2004
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 3.284 1.789 5.875
Main Board +5V 5.073 3.331 16.898
Main Board 5VSB 5.043 0.351 1.770
Main Board +12V 12.297 0.181 2.226
Main Board Power Consumption 26.769
G. S3 Mode
Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Watts
Main Board +3.3V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Main Board +5V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Main Board 5VSB 5.103 0.215 1.097
Main Board +12V 0.000 0.000 0.000
Main Board Power Consumption 1.097

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Power Specifications
The EPIA-PE utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply.
Due to the EPIA-PE 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
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VIA EPIA-PE Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
VIA EPIA-PE offers full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems.
For standard operating systems, Windows 2000/XP latest drivers downloads can be found in
the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com.
For embedded operating systems, Windows CE.NET and XP Embedded related driver
supports can be found in the VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com.
Linux Driver Support
VIA EPIA-PE 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
– 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 on VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively,
VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs.
Note: EPIA–PE shares the same CD driver as EPIA–PD.

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Contact
For more information on the VIA EPIA-PE Mini-ITX Mainboard contact your sales
representative or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com
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