EPIA SN-Series Operating Guide
August 5, 2008
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Version 1.10
VIA EPIA SN-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
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The VIA EPIA SN-Series mainboard is compatible with Microsoft operating systems. The latest
Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista 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 SN-Series 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.
