VIA Technologies EPIA SN-Series User manual

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Operating Guide
EPIA SN-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................i
VIA EPIA SN-Series verview ................................................................................................1
VIA EPIA SN-Series Layout ....................................................................................................2
VIA EPIA SN-Series Specifications ..........................................................................................3
VIA EPIA SN Processor SKUs .................................................................................................4
VIA CN896 Chipset verview .................................................................................................5
VIA EPIA SN-Series I/ Back Panel Layout ..............................................................................6
VIA EPIA SN-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes..............................................................7
VIA EPIA SN-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution.........................................................8
Power Consumption..............................................................................................................9
VIA EPIA SN18000G ..........................................................................................................9
A. Playing DVDs with PowerDVD 5.0 .................................................................................9
B. Playing MP3s with Windows Media Player .......................................................................9
C. Running Network Applications - Copying Files (VT6103L) .................................................9
D. Running Network Applications – Copying Files (VT6130)..................................................9
E. Idle State.................................................................................................................10
F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ......................................................................................10
G. S3 Mode..................................................................................................................10
VIA EPIA SN10000EG.......................................................................................................11
A. Playing DVDs with PowerDVD 5.0 ...............................................................................11
B. Playing MP3s with Windows Media Player .....................................................................11
C. Running Network Applications - Copying Files (VT6103L) ...............................................11
D. Running Network Applications – Copying Files (VT6130)................................................11
E. Idle State.................................................................................................................11
F. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ......................................................................................12
G. S3 Mode..................................................................................................................12
Power Specifications ...........................................................................................................13
VIA EPIA SN-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support ..........................................................14
Microsoft Driver Support...................................................................................................14
Linux Driver Support........................................................................................................14
Contact ............................................................................................................................. 15

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VIA EPIA SN-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA SN-Series 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
CN896 chipset featuring the VIA Chrome9™ HC IGP with 2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for
rich digital media performance.
The VIA EPIA SN-Series onboard VIA C7 NanoBGA2 processor is a powerful, secure, and efficient
processor with its included VIA Padlock Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA
StepAhead™ Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.
The VIA EPIA SN-Series delivers the high performance levels required by today’s embedded digital
media applications with its included sizeable support of up to 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memory and
native support for S-ATA II storage devices. The VIA EPIA SN-Series provides support for high
fidelity audio with its included VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio codec. High-bandwidth
connectivity is supported with the included four USB 2.0 ports, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit LAN
ports, and C M port on the back panel.
The VIA EPIA SN-Series can be implemented in a wide range of embedded and media applications
with its host of included onboard connectors. It supports for up to four S-ATA II devices in RAID
and non-RAID configurations. The VIA EPIA SN-Series also includes a Type I Compact Flash
connector for non-volatile solid state storage solutions. The VIA EPIA SN-Series can be further
enhanced with an external PCI Express graphics card via its 16-Lane PCI Express slot and a host of
other expandability options.
The VIA EPIA SN-Series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and
MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA EPIA SN-Series is fully compatible with
Microsoft
®
and Linux operating systems and is available in a variety of configurations.

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VIA EPIA SN-Series La out

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VIA EPIA SN-Series Specifications
Model Name - EPIA - SN18000G - EPIA SN10000EG
Processor - VIA C7 1.8GHz NanoBGA2 processor
with FSB 800 MHz
- VIA C7 1.0GHz NanoBGA2 processor
with FSB 400 MHz
Chipset - VIA CN896 North Bridge
- VIA VT8251 South Bridge
S stem Memor - 2 DDR2 533 / 667 DIMM slot
- Up to 4 GB memory size
VGA - VIA Chrome9™ HC Integrated Graphics with 2D/3D and video accelerators
Expansion Slots - 1 16-Lane PCI Express slot (Gen 1)
- 1 32-bit miniPCI slot
Onboard IDE - 1 UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector
Onboard LAN - 1 VIA VT6103L 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
- 1 VIA VT6130 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec
Onboard TPM - Infineon SLB9635TT 1.2 Trusted Platform Module
Onboard I/O Connectors - 4 S-ATA II connectors
- 2 Fan pin connectors: CPU / Sys FAN
- 1 USB pin connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
- 1 LVDS / DVI module connector (add-on card required)
- 1 Type 1 Compact Flash connector (shared with IDE1)
- 1 Serial port pin connector for C M2 (5V / 12V selectable)
- 1 LPC connector
- 1 CIR pin connector (switchable with KB / MS)
- 1 SIR pin connector (IRDA 1.0)
- 1 SMBus connector
- 1 Digital I/ pin connector
- 1 S/PDIF out pin connector
- 1 Front Panel Audio pin connector (MIC and Line-out)
- 1 Front Panel connector
- 1 ATX Power connector
Back Panel I/O - 1 PS2 mouse port
- 1 PS2 keyboard port
- 1 Serial port
- 1 VGA port
- 2 RJ45 LAN ports
- 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 3 Audio jacks: MIC-In, Line-In, and Line- ut
(with Horizontal and Smart 5.1 support)
BIOS AMI BI S, LPC 4/8 Mbit flash memory
Operating S stem Windows 2000/XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe
S stem Monitoring &
Management
- CPU voltage monitoring
- Wake-on-LAN/Keyboard, RTC Timer power-on, Watch Dog Timer
- System power management, AC Power failure recovery
- Fan control
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C
Operating Humidit 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-layer)
- 17cm x 17cm
Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA EPIA SN Processor SKUs
The VIA EPIA SN-Series is available in two speed grades as follows:
•1.8 GHz VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 Processor
•1.0 GHz VIA C7
®
NanoBGA2 Processor

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VIA CN896 Chipset Overview
The VIA CN896 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 CN896
North Bridge features the VIA Chrome9™ HC IGP with 2D/3D graphics and video acceleration,
DDR2 667/533/400 MHz support, motion compensation and dual display support to ensure a rich
overall entertainment experience. utstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 and
Gigabit LAN, S-ATA II, and ATA/133.

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VIA EPIA SN-Series I/O Back Panel La out
The VIA EPIA SN-Series mainboard comes in the ultra compact 17cm x 17cm Mini-ITX form factor.
Its integrated design supports most of the standard legacy x86 connectivity options including PS/2
mouse port, PS/2 keyboard port, C M port, VGA port, RJ45 LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, and audio
jacks.

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VIA EPIA SN-Series La out Diagram & Mounting Holes
CN896

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VIA EPIA SN-Series La out Diagram & Height Distribution