Mainboard embeds full range of PC functions

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jun 28, 2007

Mainboard incorporates a number of innovative features for the fast-growing x86-based embedded market.

The VIA EPIA LT-Series Mini-ITX mainboard is based on the VIA CX700 system media processor.

Powered by the highly efficient 1.5GHz or fanless 1.0GHz VIA C7 processor, the VIA EPIA LT has a maximum operating power consumption of less than 20 watts.

The VIA EPIA LT mainboard incorporates a number of innovative features for the fast-growing x86-based embedded market, such as greater device performance, clearer definition video and storage technologies, and a full feature I/O set including two LAN ports and native support for two LVDS panels, four COM ports, a PCI slot and up to six USB 2.0 ports.

Project-based customers also have the option of a VIA CX700M2 version with added TV-out functionality.

"We're very excited about the versatility and connectivity that this new board offers our customers", says Daniel Wu, Assistant Vice President, VIA Platform Solutions Division, VIA Technologies.

"While designed primarily for key embedded applications such as high end point of sales and digital signage systems, the power of the VIA UniChrome Pro II integrated graphics readily enables the LT-Series boards to be utilised for a wide range of networked multimedia applications".

Boasting VIA's market-leading ultra-low-power-consumption VIA C7 processors at 1.5GHz and fanless 1GHz, the VIA EPIA LT-Series platform provides exceptional performance per watt and a feature set that creates high standards in connectivity.

Supporting up to 1Gbyte of 533MHz DDR2 memory, the VIA CX700 drives a plethora of connection options including dual LVDS support and two 10/100 fast Ethernet modules, with a gigabit option, two SATA connectors and up to six USB 2.0 ports.

A complete digital multimedia experience is guaranteed with VIA UniChrome Pro II IGP, featuring MPEG-2 video decoding acceleration and 2D/3D graphics, plus a built-in HDTV encoder up to 1080i for MPEG-2 HD DVD playback, and the VIA Vinyl multichannel HD audio chip also provides an exceptional listening experience.

Additionally, the boards will support the forthcoming MFX module for greater system security, energy efficiency and data protection, featuring key storage, wake-up and event logging functions.

The VIA EPIA LT Mini-ITX mainboard is compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP, XPe, CE, and Linux, as well as being fully compatible with all Mini-ITX, FlexATX and MicroATX chassis and associated accessories, including the new 120W DC/DC convertor for VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboards, giving developers an array of tools to create innovative and flexible digital media devices.

The VIA EPIA LT-Series mainboard will enter mass production in July, with prerelease samples available to VIA project based customers immediately.