EPIA-M700 Operating Guide
May 23, 2008
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Version 1.00
VIA EPIA-M700 Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
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The VIA EPIA-M700 mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest Windows
2000 and Windows XP drivers can be downloaded from the VEPD website at
www.viaembedded.com
.
For embedded operating systems (Windows CE.NET and Windows XP Embedded), the related
drivers can be found in the VIA Arena website at
www.viaarena.com
.
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The VIA EPIA-M700 mainboard 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
•
Visiting VIA Arena website at
www.viaarena.com
for latest updates on a monthly basis
•
Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound
Architecture project for integrated audio)
For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other code
and resources may also be made available. You can submit a request either through the
Developers portal
at VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work
further towards providing additional drivers to fit your specific needs.
