VIA Technologies VB7008, User Manual

Page: 14 / 107

VB7008 VB7008 VB7008 VB7008 User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual
1
1. 1. 1. 1. Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview Product Overview
The VIA VB7008 Mini-ITX mainboard is an entry-level native x86 mainboard
designed mainly for embedded and thin client applications. It can also be
used for various domain applications such as desktop PC, industrial PC, etc.
The mainboard is based on the VIA VX900 MSP (Media System Processor)
chipset that features the VIA Chrome9™ HD DX9 with 2D/3D graphics and
video accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA VB7008 includes a secure and power efficient VIA C7
®
-D 1.6 GHz
NanoBGA2 processor. The VIA C7
®
-D NanoBGA2 processor includes the VIA
Padlock Security Engine, VIA StepAhead™ Technology Suite, VIA PowerSaver,
and VIA CoolStream™ technology.
The VIA VB7008 has one 1066 MHz DDR3 DIMM slot that support up to 4 GB
memory size. The VIA VB7008 provides support for high fidelity audio with its
included VIA VT1708S High Definition Audio codec. In addition it supports
two SATA 3Gb/s storage devices.
The VIA VB7008 is compatible with a full range of Mini-ITX chassis as well as
FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. The VIA VB7008 is
fully compatible with Microsoft
®
and Linux operating systems.
1.1. Key Features and Benefits
1.1.1. VIA C7
®
-D 1.6GHz NanoBGA2 Processor
The VIA C7
®
-D NanoBGA2 is a 32-bit processor in x86 platform using a 90
nanometer process technology. It is the world’s first Carbon Free processor
and perfectly fit for embedded system applications. Packed into an ultra
compact NanoBGA2 package (measuring 21mm x 21mm), it delivers an
energy-efficient yet powerful performance, with cool and quiet operation.