VIA Technologies VB8004, User Manual

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The VIA VB8004 Mini-ITX mainboard is a highly integrated x86 mainboard
optimized for systems in ultra-thin embedded, industrial and multimedia
applications. The mainboard is based on the low power VIA VX900 Unified
Digital Media IGP chipset that features the VIA Chrome9™ HC DX9 with
2D/3D graphics and video accelerators for rich digital media performance.
The VIA VB8004 has one expansion I/O daughter board called VB8004-A. The
VB8004-A daughter board is connected through a proprietary 80-pin
connector that carries signals for one 4-Lane PCIe, one 1-Lane PCIe, dedicated
graphics S3 5400E, HDMI, and DVI-I. The combination of mainboard and
daughter board offers up to four displays that makes it ideal for various digital
signages and perfect for gaming.
The VIA VB8004 includes a powerful, secure, and efficient VIA Nano™ X2 /
Nano™ processor. The VIA Nano X2 / Nano processor includes the VIA
Padlock Security Engine, VIA CoolStream™ Architecture, VIA StepAhead™
Technology Suite, and VIA TwinTurbo™ technology.
The VIA VB8004 includes one 1066 MHz DDR3 SODIMM slot that supports up
to 4 GB memory size. The VIA VB8004 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 VB8004 is fully compatible with Microsoft ® and Linux operating
systems, as well as with standard Mini-ITX chassis enclosures. However, the
length of I/O coastline of VB8004 mainboard is non-standard; therefore a
customized I/O bracket is necessary.
Note: Note: Note: Note:
The VB8004 Mini-ITX mainboard does not include an I/O bracket due to the non-standard length of
the I/O coastline. All users should check with the local sales representative for I/O brackets
customization details.