- Compact 17cm x 17cm Mini-ITX form factor
- Fanless 1.2GHz VIA Nano® E-Series processor
- DX9 graphics with MPEG-2/WMV9/VC1/H.264 decoding acceleration
- Advanced I/O and connectivity features
- Supports up to four COM ports
Overview
VIA EPIA-M860 Mini-ITX Board
The VIA EPIA-M860 combines a fanless 1.2GHz VIA Nano® E-Series processor with the VIA VX900H media system chipset, creating a feature-rich, easily expandable platform for building innovative digital signage, media terminal, infotainment, and other embedded devices.
Hardware
Based on the Mini-ITX form factor measuring 17cm x 17cm, the VIA EPIA-M860 supports a rich set of I/O and connectivity features, including onboard HDMI and VGA ports, up to three COM ports, and up to five USB 2.0 ports.
Software
The VIA EPIA-M860 is compatible with Windows® 7, Windows® CE 7.0, Windows® 6.0, Windows® 5.0, Windows® XP, as well as most popular Linux distributions. A wide range of software development tools are also available, including the VIA Smart ETK.
Expandability
The functionality of the VIA EPIA-M860 can be further enhanced with the integration of a choice of optional high-speed Wi-Fi modules and PCI riser cards.
Datasheet
Get the PDF version of the EPIA-M860 datasheet, or browse the information below:
| Model Name | EPIA-M860-12E/PE |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1.2GHz VIA Nano® E-Series |
| Chipset | VIA VX900H Media System Processor |
| BIOS | AMI BIOS, 8Mbit Flash memory |
| System Memory | 1 DDR3 1066 DIMM slot Up to 4GB memory size |
| Storage | 2 SATA connectors |
| Graphics | Integrated VIA C-9 HD DX9 3D/2D graphics with MPEG-2, WMV9, VC1 and H.264 video decoding acceleration |
| LAN | VIA VT6130 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet controller |
| Audio | VIA VT1708S High Definition Audio Codec |
| Super I/O | Fintek 81865F-I |
| Expansion I/O | 1 PCI 1 PCIe x1 slot 1 miniPCIe slot |
| Onboard I/O | 2 SATA connectors 2 USB 2.0 pin headers for 3 ports 3 COM port pin headers (2 additional COM ports optional) 1 SMBus pin header 1 Digital I/O pin header (4 GPI + 4 GPO) 1 Front audio pin header for Line-out, Mic-in 2 Smart Fan pin headers for CPU and system 1 ATX power connector or 12V DC-in 1 PCI 1 PCIe x1 slot 1 miniPCIe |
| Back Panel I/O | 4 USB 2.0 ports 1 HDMI port 1 VGA port 1 COM port 1 Gigabit Ethernet port 2 Audio jacks: Line-out and Mic-in (Line-in reserved) 1 DC-in jack (for EPIA-M860-12PE) |
| Power Supply | ATX power connector or 12V DC-in |
| Operating System | Windows® 7, WES 7, Windows® CE, Linux, POSReady 7 |
| System Monitoring and Management | Wake-on-LAN, Keyboard Power-on, Timer Power-on, System power management, AC power failure recovery, Watch Dog Timer |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing) |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX (17cm x 17cm, 6.7" x 6.7") |
| Compliance | CE/FCC |
Downloads
EPIA-M860 Documentation
| Document | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| User Manual | v1.16 | 2016 05 13 |
EPIA-M860 BIOS / BIOS Flash Utility
| Software | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS | v1.02 | 2012 04 17 |
| BIOS Flash Utility for DOS | v1.054a | 2013 05 22 |
EPIA-M860 Driver Downloads
| Driver | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows® 7 64bit | ||
| Audio | v8.700b | 2010 10 01 |
| Ethernet | v1.37a | 2010 12 28 |
| Hyperion Pro 4 in 1 | v3.20a | 2009 11 26 |
| VGA | v24.15.01c | 2011 09 01 |
| Windows® 7 32bit | ||
| Audio | v8.700b | 2010 10 01 |
| Ethernet | v1.37a | 2010 12 28 |
| Hyperion Pro 4 in 1 | v3.20a | 2009 11 26 |
| VGA | v24.15.01c | 2011 09 01 |
| Windows® XP 32bit | ||
| Audio | v8.700b | 2010 10 01 |
| Ethernet | v1.69a | 2010 12 09 |
| Hyperion Pro 4 in 1 | v3.20a | 2009 11 26 |
| USB 2.0 | v2.70 | 2005 09 27 |
| VGA | v20.15.01c | 2011 08 22 |
| Windows® CE7 | ||
| Windows® CE7 BSP | v7.0.2 | 2012 07 05 |
| Windows® CE7 | ||
| Windows® CE6 BSP | v6.01.48 | 2010 09 05 |
| Windows® CE7 | ||
| Windows® CE5 BSP | v5.01.48 | 2010 11 29 |
Ordering
EPIA-M860 Ordering Information
| Part Number | CPU | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EPIA-M860-12E | VIA Nano® E-Series @ 1.2GHz | Fanless Mini-ITX Board with 1.2GHz VIA Nano® E-Series CPU, HDMI, VGA, 7 USB 2.0, 4 COM, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 SATA, PCI, PCIe x1, MiniPCIe, ATX Packing List: EPIA-M860 board, SATA cable, I/O bracket |
| EPIA-M860-12PE | VIA Nano® E-Series @ 1.2GHz | Fanless Mini-ITX Board with 1.2GHz VIA Nano® E-Series CPU, HDMI, VGA, 7 USB 2.0, 4 COM, Gigabit Ethernet, 2 SATA, PCI, PCIe x1, MiniPCIe, 12V DC-in Packing List: EPIA-M860 board, SATA cable, I/O bracket |
EPIA-M860 Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| I/O Expanison Cards | |
| PCIE-03 | PCI & 1-lane PCIe riser card |
| EXT-PCI | One to two PCI riser card |
| Power Boards | |
| PWB-M120 | 120W DC-DC power board, voltage range from 12V – 24V |
| Wireless Modules | |
| EMIO-1533-00A2 | VNT9271 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n USB Wi-Fi module with assembly kit |
| EMIO-1541-00A1 | VNT9485 IEEE 802.11b/g/n miniPCIe Wi-Fi module with assembly kit and antenna |
