Overview
VIA EPIA-N Nano-ITX Mainboard
Measuring a mere 12cm x 12cm and debuting the highly efficient VIA Luke processor, which integrates the latest generation VIA Eden®-N processor with the VIA CN400 North Bridge, the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard provides an unequalled visual experience for smart digital media and mobile entertainment devices. The C-Motion CE Video Display Engine in the VIA Luke processors’s C-Pro IGP graphics core, provides unmatched support for intelligent video rendering techniques and flawless MPEG-2/4 digital video playback on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard definition TVs and HDTVs. The VIA EPIA N features a robust shared memory architecture and support for up to 1GB of DDR400/333/266 memory with the acclaimed FastStream64™ memory controller, and a high speed Ultra V-Link interface for a 1GB/s connection to VIA’s feature-leading South Bridge options.
Incorporating the VIA Luke processor’s PadLock Security Suite, the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard provides high quality entropy from the VIA PadLock® Random Number Generator (RNG) and market leading AES encryption rates through the VIA PadLock® Advanced Cryptography Engine (ACE). Additionally, the VIA Luke processor employs PowerSaver 3.0 power management technology to help extend battery life for mobile devices based on the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX mainboard.
Through the onboard VIA VT8237R South Bridge, the VIA EPIA N offers a comprehensive range of integrated storage, multimedia and connectivity options, including Serial ATA, UltraDMA IDE, USB 2.0, onboard LAN and V-RAID. The board also includes support for VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC 6-channel audio through 3 audio jacks in the I/O panel and offers support for a growing number of LVDS embedded LCD panels and has a Mini-PCI slot for extended expandability.
The EPIA N is also the first in the EPIA product line to be released with the VIA FliteDeck™ Suite, an advanced system management suite that enables to user to effortlessly track and monitors mission critical system data and enable seamless live Windows®-based BIOS updates as well as comprehensive BIOS status information.
Downloads
EPIA-N Documentation
| Document | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Guide | v1.11 | 2012-01-31 |
| User Manual | v1.12 | 2012-01-31 |
EPIA-N BIOS / BIOS Flash Utility
| Software | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS | v1.08 | 2005-11-23 |
| BIOS Flash Utility for DOS | v0.9 | 2007-09-04 |
| BIOS Flash Utility for WinXP (Beta) | v1.0 | 2007-08-24 |
EPIA-N Driver Downloads
| Driver | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows® XP 32bit | ||
| Audio | v5.70d | 2005-01-31 |
| Ethernet | v3.7 | 2005-01-31 |
| Hyperion Pro 4 in 1 | v4.55v | 2005-11-16 |
| USB 2.0 | v2.58p5 | 2005-01-31 |
| VGA | v16.94.44.25 | 2005-01-31 |
