EPIA SP-Series Operating Guide
August 17, 2004
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VIA EPIA SP-Series Overview
The VIA EPIA SP-Series Mini-ITX Mainboard is an ultra compact x86 motherboard design with
unprecedented expandability and versatility for today’s ever-growing need of embedded applications. The
mainboard is based on the VIA CN400 chipset featuring an embedded hardware MPEG-2 decoder /
MPEG-4 accelerator and integrated VIA UniChrome™ Pro 2D/3D graphics for rich digital media
performance. With the sizable memory bandwidth of a 184-pin DDR400 SDRAM DIMM slot, the high data
transfer speeds of ATA-133 and Serial ATA and further enhanced by support of 6-Channel AC’97 codec
for Smart 5.1 surround sound, the VIA EPIA SP-Series delivers the increased performance levels
required of today’s embedded digital media applications.
The latest in high-bandwidth connectivity is supported with up to eight USB 2.0 ports, as well as COM
ports and one 10/100 Fast Ethernet port for extended broadband connectivity. The VIA EPIA SP-Series
also offers support for a number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, TV-out, Video interface port and has a
PCI slot for expandability options. The VIA EPIA SP-Series is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX
chassis as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies.
The VIA EPIA SP-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.
