VIA Technologies VB8001 User manual

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Operating Guide
VB8001 Mini-ITX Mainboard

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................i
VIA VB8001 Overview...........................................................................................................1
VIA VB8001 La out ..............................................................................................................2
VIA VB8001 Specifications.....................................................................................................3
VIA VB8001 Processor SKUs ..................................................................................................4
VIA CN896 Chipset Overview .................................................................................................5
VIA VB8001 I/O Back Panel ...................................................................................................6
VIA VB8001 Dimensions........................................................................................................7
VIA VB8001 Height Distribution .............................................................................................8
Power Consumption..............................................................................................................9
VIA VB8001 ......................................................................................................................9
A. Pla ing DVDs with PowerDVD 5.0 .................................................................................9
B. Pla ing MP3s with Windows Media Pla er .......................................................................9
C. Running Network Applications - Cop ing Files.................................................................9
D. Idle State ..................................................................................................................9
E. Running C.C. Winstone 2004 ......................................................................................10
F. S3 Mode ..................................................................................................................10
Power Specifications ...........................................................................................................11
VIA VB8001 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support .....................................................................12
Microsoft Driver Support...................................................................................................12
Linux Driver Support........................................................................................................12
Contact ............................................................................................................................. 13

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VIA VB8001 Overvie
The VIA VB8001 Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact native x86 platform optimized for entr
level s stems in embedded and productivit 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 VB8001 onboard VIA Nano 1.6 GHz NanoBGA2 processor is a powerful, secure, and
efficient processor with its included VIA Padlock Securit Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture,
VIA StepAhead™ Technolog Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technolog .
The VIA VB8001 includes sizeable support of up to 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 memor and native
support for SATA (3 Gbps) storage devices. The VIA VB8001 provides support for high fidelit
audio with its included VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio codec. High-bandwidth connectivit is
supported with the included two USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port, and COM port on the back
panel.
The VIA VB8001 can be implemented in a wide range of embedded and media applications with its
host of included onboard connectors. It supports for up to two SATA (3 Gbps) devices in RAID and
non-RAID configurations. The VIA VB8001 can be further enhanced with an external PCI Express
graphics card via its 16-lane PCI Express slot and a host of other expandabilit options.
The VIA VB8001 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as FlexATX and
MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA VB8001 is full compatible with Microsoft
®
and
Linux operating s stems and is available in a variet of configurations.

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VIA VB8001 Layout

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VIA VB8001 Specifications
Model Name VB8001
Processor VIA Nano 1.6 GHz NanoBGA2 processor with FSB 800 MHz
Chipset - VIA CN896 North Bridge
- VIA VT8237S South Bridge
System Memory - 2 x DDR2 667 / 533 DIMM slot
- Up to 4 GB memor size
VGA - VIA Chrome9™ HC Integrated Graphics with 2D/3D and Video Accelerators
Expansion Slots - 1 x 16-Lane PCI Express slot (Gen 1)
- 1 x 32-bit Mini PCI slot
Onboard IDE - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 connector
Onboard LAN - VIA VT6130 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Onboard Audio - VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec
Onboard Super I/O - VIA VT1211 LPC Super I/O
Onboard I/O Connectors - 2 x SATA connectors
- 2 x Fan pin connectors: CPU / S s FAN
- 3 x USB pin connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports (one supports VIA
WLAN module)
- 1 x Serial port pin connector for COM2 (5V / 12V selectable)
- 1 x LPC connector
- 1 x CIR pin connector (switchable with KB / MS)
- 1 x FIR pin connector (IRDA 1.0)
- 1 x SMBus connector
- 1 x S/PDIF out pin connector
- 1 x Front Panel Audio pin connector (MIC and Line-out)
- 1 x Front Panel connector
- 1 x ATX Power connector
Back Panel I/O - 1 x PS2 mouse port
- 1 x PS2 ke board port
- 1 x Serial port
- 1 x VGA port
- 1 x RJ45 LAN port
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Audio jacks: MIC-In, Line-In, and Line-Out
(with Horizontal and Smart 5.1 support)
BIOS Award BIOS, SPI 4/8 Mbit flash memor
Operating System Windows XP, Linux, Win CE, XPe
System Monitoring &
Management
- CPU/S stem voltage monitoring
- Watch Dog Timer
- Wake-on-LAN, Ke board-Power-on, Timer power-on
- AC Power failure recover
Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 50°C
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% (relative humidit ; non-condensing)
Form Factor - Mini-ITX (6-la er)
- 17 cm x 17 cm
Note: This specification is subject to change without prior notice.

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VIA VB8001 Processor SKUs
The VIA VB8001 is available in two speed grades as follows:
•VIA Nano 1.6 GHz NanoBGA2 Processor

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VIA CN896 Chipset Overvie
The VIA CN896 Chipset is designed to enable high qualit digital video streaming and DVD
pla back 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 displa support to ensure a rich
overall entertainment experience. Outstanding connectivit features include USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN,
SATA (3 Gbps), and ATA/133.
800 MHz FSB
Gigabit Ethernet
VT6130

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VIA VB8001 I/O Back Panel
The VIA VB8001 mainboard comes in the ultra compact 17 cm x 17 cm Mini-ITX form factor. Its
integrated design supports most of the standard legac x86 connectivit options including PS/2
mouse port, PS/2 ke board port, COM port, VGA port, RJ45 LAN ports, USB 2.0 ports, and audio
jacks.

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VIA VB8001 Dimensions

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VIA VB8001 Height Distribution