EPIA SN-Series Operating Guide
August 5, 2008
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Version 1.10
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 COM 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.
