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VIA Technologies EPIA ME6000 Operation Manuallines

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VIA EPIA M-Series Mini-ITX
Mainboard Operation
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Guidelines
Overview
Layout
Specifications
Processor SKUs
CLE266 Chipset Overview
I/O Back Panel Layout
Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes
Noise Levels Data
DVD Playback Tests
Power Consumption Data
Compatible Chassis
Power Specifications
FliteDeck – System Management Suite
Smart5.1 – Intelligent 6 Channel Audio
Linux & Microsoft Driver Support
Contact
Operating Guidelines
Version 1.20

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  • Page 1 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 VIA EPIA M-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard Operation Guidelines Contents • Overview • Layout • Specifications • Processor SKUs • CLE266 Chipset Overview • I/O Back Panel Layout • Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes • Noise Levels Data •...
  • Page 2 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 EPIA M-Series Overview Optimized for today’s killer digital media applications such as watching DVD movies and listening to music, the 17cm x 17cm VIA EPIA M-Series includes a growing range of feature rich and highly versatile solutions for building a complete range of connected multimedia entertainment devices that meet the technical, ergonomic and aesthetic requirements of this emerging but highly demanding market.
  • Page 3 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 EPIA M Processor SKUs The EPIA M-Series is available in two different speed grades. The EPIA ME6000 utilizes VIA’s ultra low power Eden processor while the EPIA M10000 utilizes the robust VIA C3 processor. VIA Eden™ ESP Processor VIA C3-E™...
  • Page 4 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 EPIA M-Series Specifications Processor - VIA C3/Eden EBGA Processor Chipset - VIA CLE266 North Bridge - VT8235 South Bridge System Memory - 1 DDR266 DIMM socket - Up to 1GB memory size - Integrated UniChrome graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE...

  • Page 5: Via Cle266 Chipset Overview

    Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview The VIA Apollo CLE266 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 CLE266 features the embedded UniChrome MPEG-2 decoder and integrated 2D/3D graphics core as well as DDR266 support to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience.
  • Page 6 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 EPIA M-Series I/O Back Panel Layout The EPIA M’s ultra compact 17cm x 17cm integrated design supports all the standard legacy x86 connectivity options as well as Ethernet LAN, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (onboard headers) and VIA Six-TRAC AC’97 audio. Video connectivity options are second to none and include a VGA port, RCA port (SPDIF or TV Out), and S-Video port.
  • Page 7 The EPIA M–Series has been designed to be totally non-obtrusive with noise levels equivalent to a person whispering. With noise levels ranging from the totally silent EPIA ME6000 to 25dBA for the EPIA M10000, a new wave of system design innovation and exciting opportunities are being created in an almost limitless number...
  • Page 8 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 DVD Payback Test The table below compares VIA C3™ processor and CLE266 chipset DVD playback performance to that of a powerful Intel® Pentium 4 1.7 GHz and 845 chipset with Leadtek Geforce 4 MX440 VGA card. Despite giving away 1.167 GHz of processor speed and competing with Geforce4 graphics the VIA CLE266 platform delivers equivalent performance at a fraction of the cost and required space and cooling.
  • Page 9 P e nt ium 4 1.7 G Power consumption of the fanless VIA EPIA ME6000 is around half of that of the reference platform at 51.9%. It is interesting to note that for MP3 playback the fanless VIA EPIA VE5000 only uses around 30% of the power that the reference platform uses.
  • Page 10 In this comparison, the fanless VIA EPIA ME6000 mainboard uses less than 30% of the power used by the reference platform. It is interesting to note that the...
  • Page 11 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Running Network Apps 25.8 20.3 18.1 14.9 10.9 Watts E P IA M 10 0 0 0 E P IA M E 6 0 0 0 E P IA V 10 0 0 0 E P IA V E 5 0 0 0 Int e l 8 4 5 - ba s e d M B P e nt ium 4...
  • Page 12 +3.3V 3.368V 3.046A 10.259W 5.083V 3.215A 13.342W 5VSB 5.046V 0.195A 0.984W +12V 11.894V 0.237A 2.819W Total Watts: 30.404W EPIA ME6000 Playing DVD Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 3.36A 11.3232W 4.92V 1.69A 8.3317W 5VSB 5.02V 0.14A 0.7028W +12V 12.40V...
  • Page 13 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Intel 845 chipset-based mainboard - Pentium 4 1.7G Playing DVD Test Voltage Real Voltage Tested Amp. Watts +3.3V 3.37V 2.82A 9.5034W 5.06V 0.77A 3.8962W 5VSB 5.04V 0.058A 0.2923W +12V 11.96V 0.179A 2.1408W CPU12V 11.99V 3.10A 37.169W Total Watts: 53.0017W Playing MP3...
  • Page 14 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 g Size and Appearance playing and increasingly important role in consumer’s choices Consumer Electronics Design Values g Small footprints, low power, low noise g Devices that can take pride of place in the living room Compact designs enabled by low power VIA processors g Low power VIA C3™-E Series processor g Fanless VIA Eden™...
  • Page 15 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Power Specifications The EPIA M utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the power supply. Due to the EPIA M platform’s ultra low power requirements a 90 – 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications. -12V PWR_ON- PWR_GD...
  • Page 16 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Obtain comprehensive system hardware and software information quickly and easily through SysProbe’s easy to navigate GUI interface. Information available at your fingertips includes system capabilities as well as complete operational and installation status of hardware system components. VIA’s Smart5.1, a no-hassle, cost effective method of implementing 6 channels of surround sound audio through a standard VIA Mainboard platform.
  • Page 17 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Fig 1.2 Fig 1.2 above shows VIA’s Smart5.1 technology implemented onboard. Smart5.1 requires no additional hardware to implement 6 channel surround sound audio on a standard VIA Mainboard platform. With Smart5.1 implemented, the left jack becomes the Front left/right speaker port. The middle jack is for Rear left/right speakers and the center/subwoofer speaker plugs into the right jack.
  • Page 18 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 Smart5.1 - The Technology Behind The Feature Implementing Smart5.1 on a VIA Mainboard is made possible through a combination of hardware and software. On the hardware side, Smart5.1 circuitry has been designed into the latest VIA Mainboards that utilize the VIA VT1616 six channel audio codec onboard.
  • Page 19 Operating Guidelines Version 1.20 A Windows XP Embedded support package for EPIA M mainboards is available on the WinXP Embedded Applications Notes page, to facilitate evaluation and development. OEMs and System Integrators should, however, customize their own binary images according to their actual product specifications and application requirements. Sample component implementation for the CLE266 and Northbridge as well as integrated audio on the VT8235 Southbridge is also provided to assist in development.