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... Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents...i VIA EPIA ML-Series Overview ...1 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout ...2 VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications ...3 VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs...4 VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview...5 VIA EPIA ML-Series I/O Back Panel Layout...6 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes ...7 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution 8 Noise Level Data ...9 Power Consumption ...10 VIA EPIA ML 8000A...10 VIA EPIA ML 5000EA ...11 Power Specifications ...13 VIA EPIA ML-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support...14 MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT...
... Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents...i VIA EPIA ML-Series Overview ...1 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout ...2 VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications ...3 VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs...4 VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview...5 VIA EPIA ML-Series I/O Back Panel Layout...6 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Mounting Holes ...7 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout Diagram & Height Distribution 8 Noise Level Data ...9 Power Consumption ...10 VIA EPIA ML 8000A...10 VIA EPIA ML 5000EA ...11 Power Specifications ...13 VIA EPIA ML-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support...14 MICROSOFT DRIVER SUPPORT...
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... 6-Channel AC'97 codec for extended broadband connectivity. January 04, 2005 - 1 - Version 1.3 The VIA EPIA ML-Series is compatible with four USB 2.0 ports, as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by today's embedded digital media applications. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA...
... 6-Channel AC'97 codec for extended broadband connectivity. January 04, 2005 - 1 - Version 1.3 The VIA EPIA ML-Series is compatible with four USB 2.0 ports, as well as FlexATX and MicroATX enclosures and power supplies. With the sizable memory bandwidth of DDR266 SDRAM DIMM and the high data transfer speeds of ATA-133 and further enhanced by today's embedded digital media applications. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA...
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Version 1.3 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide January 04, 2005 - 2 -
Version 1.3 VIA EPIA ML-Series Layout EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide January 04, 2005 - 2 -
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... Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications VIA EPIA ML Specifications Processor - Up to change without prior notice. CPU voltage monitoring System Monitoring & - Version 1.3 VIA C3™/ VIA Eden™ EBGA processor Chipset - Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP Graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connectors Onboard LAN - Front-panel audio connectors (mic-in and line-out) - 1 CD Audio-in (Smart 5.1 support) BIOS - System power management - Wake-on Management - CPU/Sys FAN/Fan 3 - 1 SM Bus connector - 1 Serial port...
... Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Specifications VIA EPIA ML Specifications Processor - Up to change without prior notice. CPU voltage monitoring System Monitoring & - Version 1.3 VIA C3™/ VIA Eden™ EBGA processor Chipset - Integrated VIA UniChrome AGP Graphics Expansion Slots - 1 PCI Onboard IDE - 2 X UltraDMA 133/100/66 Connectors Onboard LAN - Front-panel audio connectors (mic-in and line-out) - 1 CD Audio-in (Smart 5.1 support) BIOS - System power management - Wake-on Management - CPU/Sys FAN/Fan 3 - 1 SM Bus connector - 1 Serial port...
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... ultra low-power requirements EPIA ML8000A VIA C3™ processor 800 MHz 1.65v Operating Volts 128KB L1 Cache 64KB L2 Cache MMX and 3DNow! The VIA EPIA ML5000EA utilizes VIA's ultra low power VIA Eden™ ESP processor while the VIA EPIA ML8000A utilizes the robust VIA C3™ processor. Version 1.3 EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs The VIA EPIA ML-Series is available in two different speed grades.
... ultra low-power requirements EPIA ML8000A VIA C3™ processor 800 MHz 1.65v Operating Volts 128KB L1 Cache 64KB L2 Cache MMX and 3DNow! The VIA EPIA ML5000EA utilizes VIA's ultra low power VIA Eden™ ESP processor while the VIA EPIA ML8000A utilizes the robust VIA C3™ processor. Version 1.3 EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML Processor SKUs The VIA EPIA ML-Series is available in two different speed grades.
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EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview The VIA CLE266 Chipset is designed to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience. The CLE266 features the embedded VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D MPEG-2 accelerator, DDR266 support, motion compensation and duo-view support to enable high quality digital video streaming and DVD playback in a new generation of fanless, small form factor PCs and IA devices. January 04, 2005 - 5 - Version 1.3 Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN and ATA/133.
EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA CLE266 Chipset Overview The VIA CLE266 Chipset is designed to ensure a rich overall entertainment experience. The CLE266 features the embedded VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D MPEG-2 accelerator, DDR266 support, motion compensation and duo-view support to enable high quality digital video streaming and DVD playback in a new generation of fanless, small form factor PCs and IA devices. January 04, 2005 - 5 - Version 1.3 Outstanding connectivity features include USB 2.0, 10/100 LAN and ATA/133.
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PS2_MS RJ45 Parallel (LPT1) Line-In Line-Out Microphone 44.4500 25.5600 10.08 10.3100 PS2_KB VGA Out USB COM1 2.4400 3.8100 Datum (0,0) 14.4400 38.8472 64.1822 108.2048 126.6721 150.4775 158.7500 42.31 35.31 29.21 22.81 10.31 January 04, 2005 - 6 - Version 1.3 EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series I/O Back Panel Layout The EPIA ML's ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports all the standard legacy x86 connectivity options as well as VGA port, RJ45 LAN port, USB 2.0 ports, Parallel port, COM port, and VIA 6-Channel C'97 audio.
PS2_MS RJ45 Parallel (LPT1) Line-In Line-Out Microphone 44.4500 25.5600 10.08 10.3100 PS2_KB VGA Out USB COM1 2.4400 3.8100 Datum (0,0) 14.4400 38.8472 64.1822 108.2048 126.6721 150.4775 158.7500 42.31 35.31 29.21 22.81 10.31 January 04, 2005 - 6 - Version 1.3 EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series I/O Back Panel Layout The EPIA ML's ultra compact 17cm x 17cm, integrated design supports all the standard legacy x86 connectivity options as well as VGA port, RJ45 LAN port, USB 2.0 ports, Parallel port, COM port, and VIA 6-Channel C'97 audio.
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... are being created in volume. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Noise Level Data VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of system design innovation and exciting opportunities are measured at 1 meter VIA EPIA ML8000A Conventional PC Rainfall Normal speech dBA... initiative. January 04, 2005 - 9 - Version 1.3 With noise levels ranging from fanless thin clients, flat panel small form factor desktop replacement systems, LCD PCs and a host of other space and power saving systems. Common Sounds Threshold of hearing VIA EPIA ML5000EA Normal breathing Whispering at a distance...
... are being created in volume. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Noise Level Data VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of system design innovation and exciting opportunities are measured at 1 meter VIA EPIA ML8000A Conventional PC Rainfall Normal speech dBA... initiative. January 04, 2005 - 9 - Version 1.3 With noise levels ranging from fanless thin clients, flat panel small form factor desktop replacement systems, LCD PCs and a host of other space and power saving systems. Common Sounds Threshold of hearing VIA EPIA ML5000EA Normal breathing Whispering at a distance...
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... platform's voltage, amp and wattage values while running with the 533MHz). EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Power Consumption Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA ML8000A (running the 800MHz VIA C3™ processor) and the VIA EPIA ML5000EA (running common system applications. Playing DVD - Main Board +3.3V 3.257 2.045 Main Board +5V 4.945 0.993 Main Board 5VSB 4.881 0.055 Main Board +12V 11.882 0.200 Main Board Power Consumption...
... platform's voltage, amp and wattage values while running with the 533MHz). EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Power Consumption Power consumption tests were carried out comparing the VIA EPIA ML8000A (running the 800MHz VIA C3™ processor) and the VIA EPIA ML5000EA (running common system applications. Playing DVD - Main Board +3.3V 3.257 2.045 Main Board +5V 4.945 0.993 Main Board 5VSB 4.881 0.055 Main Board +12V 11.882 0.200 Main Board Power Consumption...
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... 0.063 Main Board +12V 11.900 0.108 Main Board Power Consumption D. Idle Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.230 2.248 Main Board +5V 4.965 1.511 Main Board 5VSB 4.913 0.074 Main Board +12V 11.935 0.125 Main Board Power Consumption C. Run C.C. Power DVD 4.0 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. E. Files Copy Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.294 2.118 Main Board +5V 4.984 0.731 Main Board 5VSB 4.900 0.056 Main Board +12V 11.859 0.099 Main Board Power Consumption EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Watts...
... 0.063 Main Board +12V 11.900 0.108 Main Board Power Consumption D. Idle Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.230 2.248 Main Board +5V 4.965 1.511 Main Board 5VSB 4.913 0.074 Main Board +12V 11.935 0.125 Main Board Power Consumption C. Run C.C. Power DVD 4.0 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. E. Files Copy Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.294 2.118 Main Board +5V 4.984 0.731 Main Board 5VSB 4.900 0.056 Main Board +12V 11.859 0.099 Main Board Power Consumption EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Watts...
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E. Version 1.3 Winstone 2001 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.228 2.184 Main Board +5V 4.957 1.621 Main Board 5VSB 4.910 0.079 Main Board +12V 11.936 0.123 Main Board Power Consumption EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Watts 7.050 8.035 0.388 0.210 15.683 January 04, 2005 - 12 - Run C.C.
E. Version 1.3 Winstone 2001 Measured Voltage Measured Amp. Main Board +3.3V 3.228 2.184 Main Board +5V 4.957 1.621 Main Board 5VSB 4.910 0.079 Main Board +12V 11.936 0.123 Main Board Power Consumption EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Watts 7.050 8.035 0.388 0.210 15.683 January 04, 2005 - 12 - Run C.C.
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Version 1.3 Due to the power supply. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Power Specifications The EPIA ML utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the EPIA ML platform's ultra low power requirements a 90 - 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system ...applications. 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 6 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 +3V 11 2 +3V 12 3 Gnd 13 4 +5V 14 5 Gnd 15 6 +5V 16 7 Gnd 17 8 PWR_GD 18 9 5V_SB 19 10 +12V 20 Note: NC = no connection...
Version 1.3 Due to the power supply. EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Power Specifications The EPIA ML utilizes an industry standard 20-pin ATX main connector to the EPIA ML platform's ultra low power requirements a 90 - 120 Watt ATX power supply is ample for even the heaviest of multimedia system ...applications. 1 11 2 12 3 13 4 14 5 6 7 17 8 18 9 19 10 20 1 +3V 11 2 +3V 12 3 Gnd 13 4 +5V 14 5 Gnd 15 6 +5V 16 7 Gnd 17 8 PWR_GD 18 9 5V_SB 19 10 +12V 20 Note: NC = no connection...
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... support contact. Using a driver built into a distribution package - EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support Microsoft Driver Support VIA EPIA ML series offers full support for long term production, other code and resources may also be made available. Support and drivers are provided through the Developers portal on a monthly basis • Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound...
... support contact. Using a driver built into a distribution package - EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide VIA EPIA ML-Series Microsoft and Linux Driver Support Microsoft Driver Support VIA EPIA ML series offers full support for long term production, other code and resources may also be made available. Support and drivers are provided through the Developers portal on a monthly basis • Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound...
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EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Contact For more information on the VIA EPIA ML-Series Mini ITX Mainboard contact your sales representative or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com USA 440 Mission Court, Suite 220 Fremont, CA 94539 Tel: (510) 683 3300 ..., Chung Cheng Road Hsin Tien, Taipei Tel: (02) 2218 5452 Fax: (02) 2218 5453 Email: mkt@via.com.tw Germany Mottmann Strasse 12 53842 Troisdorf-Oberlar Tel: 2241 397780 Fax: 2241 3977819 Email: sales@via-tech.de China 6F, DAscom Tower 9 Shangdi East Road Haidian District Beijing, 100085 Tel: 10 6296 3088...
EPIA ML-Series Operating Guide Contact For more information on the VIA EPIA ML-Series Mini ITX Mainboard contact your sales representative or visit our website at www.viaembedded.com USA 440 Mission Court, Suite 220 Fremont, CA 94539 Tel: (510) 683 3300 ..., Chung Cheng Road Hsin Tien, Taipei Tel: (02) 2218 5452 Fax: (02) 2218 5453 Email: mkt@via.com.tw Germany Mottmann Strasse 12 53842 Troisdorf-Oberlar Tel: 2241 397780 Fax: 2241 3977819 Email: sales@via-tech.de China 6F, DAscom Tower 9 Shangdi East Road Haidian District Beijing, 100085 Tel: 10 6296 3088...