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VIA's EPIA EN mini-ITX mainboard comes with a 1.3GHz C7 processor and the VIA CN700 digital media chipset. Also included is the VIA UniChrome™ Pro IGP graphics processor with MPEG-2 hardware acceleration and the Chromotion™ CE engine to ensure smooth, crystal clear digital media streaming and playback. The platform also supports DuoView+ and has S-Video and RCA outputs to facilitate the design of dual display devices. A 6 channel audio processor completes the package for this compact but powerful multi-media platform.
VIA has always integrated a complete feature set and this board is no exception. You can install up to 1GB of 400/533MHz DDR2 memory, native SATA II with RAID support, and Gigabit Ethernet. The platform also includes a PCI port, serial, parallel and 4 USB 2.0 ports for unparalleled connectivity options. There are also 2 PATA interface for optical and legacy drives. An onboard header lets you add front panel USB and FireWire ports.
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Good mobo if you're aiming small.
- Pros: Small. Cool. Silent. Uses very little power. Fast crypto (with OpenSSL anyway). Gigabit ethernet, SATA, TV in/out.
- Cons: It's a VIA processor, so not fast. If you want fast and (not quite as) low power, go for the Core 2. Can't really be upgraded, limited to 1GB of RAM, comes with no SATA cables.
- Other Thoughts: The initial BIOS settings are weird. Setting up the SATA controller in RAID mode by default confuses some OS installers, so you might want to change that in particular. The emergency shutdown temperature is 125C, and you might want to set that lower.
A little slow but silent
- Pros: I researched fanless mainboards for days before choosing this one. It is indeed a little slow, but that is completely unnoticeable in routine business tasks in Windows XP SP2. Gigabit ethernet and all sorts of video options are a plus. Drivers loaded without problems. The silence is eerie.
- Cons: No DVI built-in although you can get the daughterboard as I did. It works fine, but the cable comes out the top of the board and its a tight fit in my Morex 3588 case.
| Model | EPIA-EN12000EG |
| Combo Type | Motherboard/CPU Combo |
| CPU Type | VIA C7 |
| FSB | 400/333MHz |
| North Bridge | VIA CN700 |
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Works with Linux and MythTV.
- Pros: Cool features like padlock, TV out, and Mpeg hardware decoding. Fanless and compact. Low power consumption.
- Cons: The openchome Linux drivers are not quite stable for TV out, so prepare to do some hacking for a MythTV box. DVI requires a daughter card (I didn't get one).
Only one PCI slot, but what do you expect? :-)
- Other Thoughts: I like this board a lot. It's been working great for me so far. As soon as the openchrome drivers stabilize a bit it will be really awesome for non-hackers. The bios also has some cool power management features. All-in-all, it fits my HTPC needs perfectly.
A little slow but silent
- Pros: I researched fanless mainboards for days before choosing this one. It is indeed a little slow, but that is completely unnoticeable in routine business tasks in Windows XP SP2. Gigabit ethernet and all sorts of video options are a plus. Drivers loaded without problems. The silence is eerie.
- Cons: No DVI built-in although you can get the daughterboard as I did. It works fine, but the cable comes out the top of the board and its a tight fit in my Morex 3588 case.
Good mobo if you're aiming small.
- Pros: Small. Cool. Silent. Uses very little power. Fast crypto (with OpenSSL anyway). Gigabit ethernet, SATA, TV in/out.
- Cons: It's a VIA processor, so not fast. If you want fast and (not quite as) low power, go for the Core 2. Can't really be upgraded, limited to 1GB of RAM, comes with no SATA cables.
- Other Thoughts: The initial BIOS settings are weird. Setting up the SATA controller in RAID mode by default confuses some OS installers, so you might want to change that in particular. The emergency shutdown temperature is 125C, and you might want to set that lower.
| Model |
| Brand |
VIA |
| Model |
EPIA-EN12000EG |
| Combo Type |
Motherboard/CPU Combo |
| Bundle |
| CPU |
1.2GHz VIA C7 nanoBGA2 Embedded Processor |
| With Cooler |
With Heatsink |
| Supported CPU |
| CPU Type |
VIA C7 nanoBGA2 Embedded Processor |
| FSB |
400MHz |
| Chipsets |
| North Bridge |
VIA CN700 |
| South Bridge |
VIA VT8237R |
| Memory |
| Number of Memory Slots |
1×240pin |
| Memory Standard |
DDR2 533 |
| Maximum Memory Supported |
1GB |
| Expansion Slots |
| PCI Slots |
1 |
| Storage Devices |
| PATA |
2 x ATA 100 4 Dev. Max |
| SATA |
2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Onboard Video |
| Onboard Video Chipset |
S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP |
| Onboard Audio |
| Audio Chipset |
VIA VT1618 |
| Audio Channels |
6 Channels |
| Onboard LAN |
| LAN Chipset |
VIA VT6122 |
| Max LAN Speed |
10/100/1000Mbps |
| Rear Panel Ports |
| PS/2 |
2 |
| COM |
1 |
| Video Ports |
D-Sub |
| S-Video |
S-Video + RCA |
| USB 1.1/2.0 |
4 x USB 2.0 |
| Audio Ports |
3 Ports |
| Onboard USB |
| Onboard USB |
2 x USB 2.0 |
| Onboard 1394 |
| Onboard 1394 |
1x 1394a |
| Physical Spec |
| Form Factor |
Mini ITX |
| Dimensions |
6.7" x 6.7" |
| Features |
| Features |
System Monitoring & Management:
• CPU temperature reading, CPU voltage monitoring
• Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard-Power-on, Timer-Power-on
• Watch Dog Timer, FAN control
• System power management, AC power failure recovery
Operating Temperature:
• 0~50°C
Operating Humidity:
• 0% ~ 95% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Onboard TV Out:
• VIA VT1625M HDTV Encoder
RoHS Compliant |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
EPIA-EN12000EG
User Manual
Driver Disk
Rear I/O Panel Shield
IDE/PATA Cable |
Introduction
VIA's EPIA EN mini-ITX mainboard comes with a 1.3GHz C7 processor and the VIA CN700 digital media chipset. Also included is the VIA UniChrome™ Pro IGP graphics processor with MPEG-2 hardware acceleration and the Chromotion™ CE engine to ensure smooth, crystal clear digital media streaming and playback. The platform also supports DuoView+ and has S-Video and RCA outputs to facilitate the design of dual display devices. A 6 channel audio processor completes the package for this compact but powerful multi-media platform.
VIA has always integrated a complete feature set and this board is no exception. You can install up to 1GB of 400/533MHz DDR2 memory, native SATA II with RAID support, and Gigabit Ethernet. The platform also includes a PCI port, serial, parallel and 4 USB 2.0 ports for unparalleled connectivity options. There are also 2 PATA interface for optical and legacy drives. An onboard header lets you add front panel USB and FireWire ports.
Highlights
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Mini ITX Form Factor
The mini ITX VIA EPIA-EN12000EG features a low power consumption architecture for significantly reduced noise and cool system operation. The ultra-compact profile is perfect for home theater PC and thin client PC systems.
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VIA C7 Processor
Based on the advanced VIA CoolStream architecture and powered by the VIA PadLock Security Engine, the VIA C7 processor improves your digital lifestyle by combining robust performance with ultra low power consumption and military-level security.
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VIA CN700+VT8237R Chipsets
The VIA CN700 North Bridge integrates the VIA Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP and DDR2 memory controller for full HD 3D/2D digital gaming and hardware MPEG-2 playback, providing the ultimate multimedia experience. Combined with the VIA VT8237R South Bridge, the VIA CN700 provides a comprehensive range of storage, multimedia and connectivity features, pushing the new generation small form factor PCs to the next level.
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Serial ATA Interface
The VIA EPIA-EN12000EG features two SATA (Serial ATA) connectors to provide scalable performance for storage devices. SATA technology enables easy-to-install, high-performance and low-power hard drives.
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Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
The VIA EPIA-EN12000EG features a fast Gigabit network interface for high-speed LAN connections at up to 1000Mb/s data transfer rates. Gigabit LAN is ideal for supercharged seamless streaming of Internet audio and video content.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | VIA / VPSD |
| Form Factor | Mini ITX |
| Onboard Video Chipset | S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP |
| Memory Standard | DDR2 533 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 1GB |
| SATA | 2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Video Ports | D-Sub |
| USB 1.1/2.0 | 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Onboard 1394 | 1x 1394a |
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Reviewed By: on 9/30/2006
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
