EPIA PD-Series Operating Guide
November 18, 2004
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VIA EPIA PD-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA PD-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact x86 digital I/O, 4 COM ports and dual
LAN platform with unprecedented expandability and versatility for today’s ever-growing need of
networking applications. The VIA EPIA PD features more connectivity options than any other EPIA
mainboard opening up a vast range of applications in the POS, office, public places, and commercial
LANs. Measuring a mere 17 x 17 cm, the VIA EPIA PD-series enables space and power saving systems
with minimal moving parts making it ultra reliable for 24/7 operation in a once-on-always-on network
environment.
The VIA EPIA PD-series is fully compatible with Microsoft® and Linux operating systems and is available
in a variety of configurations, including the fanless VIA Eden™ ESP processor for silent system designs
and the highly efficient VIA C3™ processor for more demanding multimedia applications.
The mainboard is based on the VIA CLE266 chipset featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2
accelerator and integrated VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D graphics for rich digital media performance. With the
sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133, the VIA
EPIA PD-series delivers the increased performance levels required by today’s commercial digital video
and audio applications.
The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with up to six USB 2.0 connections, as well as four
COM ports and two 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA PD-
series also offers support for a number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, has one PCI slot for
expandability options, The VIA EPIA PD-series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well
as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
