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EPIA SN-Series Operating Guide 

August 5, 2008 

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Version 1.10 

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.  Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 and 
Gigabit LAN, S-ATA II, and ATA/133. 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for EPIA SN-Series

Page 1: ...August 5 2008 Version 1 10 Operating Guide EPIA SN Series Mini ITX Mainboard...

Page 2: ...Ds 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...

Page 3: ...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 fo...

Page 4: ...EPIA SN Series Operating Guide August 5 2008 2 Version 1 10 VIA EPIA SN Series Layout...

Page 5: ...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 COM2 5V 12V selectable 1 LPC connector 1 CI...

Page 6: ...ies Operating Guide August 5 2008 4 Version 1 10 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...

Page 7: ...n 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 mo...

Page 8: ...Layout 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...

Page 9: ...EPIA SN Series Operating Guide August 5 2008 7 Version 1 10 VIA EPIA SN Series Layout Diagram Mounting Holes C N 8 9 6...

Page 10: ...EPIA SN Series Operating Guide August 5 2008 8 Version 1 10 VIA EPIA SN Series Layout Diagram Height Distribution...

Page 11: ...ard 12V 11 954 0 097 1 160 Total Power Consumption 24 885 B Playing MP3s with Windows Media Player Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts Main Board 3 3V 3 143 1 403 4 410 Main Board 5V 4 974 4 102 20 403...

Page 12: ...Consumption 17 797 F Running C C Winstone 2004 Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts Main Board 3 3V 3 176 1 425 4 526 Main Board 5V 4 949 4 309 21 325 Main Board 5VSB 4 889 0 122 0 596 Main Board 12V 11...

Page 13: ...onsumption 18 303 C Running Network Applications Copying Files VT6103L Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts Main Board 3 3V 3 085 1 405 4 334 Main Board 5V 4 928 2 650 13 059 Main Board 5VSB 4 824 0 138...

Page 14: ...57 4 251 Main Board 5V 4 910 2 771 13 606 Main Board 5VSB 4 846 0 118 0 572 Main Board 12V 11 989 0 049 0 587 Total Power Consumption 19 016 G S3 Mode Measured Voltage Measure Amp Watts Main Board 3 3...

Page 15: ...or for connecting to the power supply Due to its ultra low power requirements a 90 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system applications 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13...

Page 16: ...inboard is highly compatible with many Linux distributions Support and drivers are provided through various methods including Drivers provided by VIA Using a driver built into a distribution package V...

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