Presse meddelelse fra Via.
Via lancerer ultra kompakt bundkort, med integreret grafikkort, lydkort, netkort og tvout funktion.
Bundkortet måler kun 17x17 cm, og er uden blæsere af nogen art.
Standarden hedder: Mini-ITX.
Systemet kan både leveres med en lydløs Via Eden CPU, eller Via C3 cpu'en.
"Taipei, Taiwan, 3rd April 2002 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator and developer of silicon chip technologies and PC platform solutions, today announced the worldwide availability of its ultra-compact, highly-integrated EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard through the VIA Platform Solutions Division (VPSD).
Offering the choice of a VIA Eden? ESP processor for fanless systems with power sensitive requirements, or a VIA C3? E-Series processor for more multimedia rich applications, the highly integrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard features integrated 3D graphics, AC?97 audio, Ethernet and TV-Out connectivity. Measuring only 170mm x 170mm, it is the perfect platform for developing the next generation of small footprint Digital Information Appliances and Entertainment Devices.
With an operating voltage of only 1.2V, the recently launched VIA Eden ESP processor expands on the acclaimed low-power consumption and heat dissipation qualities of the VIA C3? processor, offering lower power consumption than any other x86 processor on the market today. Furthermore, the VIA Eden ESP processor does not require a fan, opening up endless possibilities in the design of silent PCs and other quiet running devices.
The ultra compact Mini-ITX form factor was developed as part of VIA?s open industry-wide Total Connectivity initiative, and is more than 30% smaller than the smallest FlexATX form factor boards available. The Mini-ITX form factor is also compatible with Micro-ATX and Flex-ATX chasses.
?The response since we introduced the Mini-ITX reference design in November 2001 has been phenomenal; our customers have been pushing us to start production as early as possible,? said Richard Brown, Director of International Marketing at VIA Technologies, Inc. ?Unlike previous ultra-compact platforms for small footprint designs, the EPIA mainboard is based on industry standard x86 components, which has obvious cost benefits and makes integration and design of devices so much easier for System Integrators and OEMs.?
The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard is based around the VIA Apollo PLE133 chipset and is fully compatible with a complete range of MicrosoftÒ WindowsÒ XP, Windows 9x, Embedded Windows, and Windows CE operating systems as well as all the leading versions of Linux. More information about the new ultra compact VIA EPIA Mini-ITX motherboard can be found at http://www.viavpsd.com/products/epia_mini_itx_spec.jsp.
Pricing and Availability
The EPIA Mini-ITX motherboard is available from VPSD distributors worldwide. The VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard with VIA Eden? ESP5000 processor costs US$99, while the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard with VIA C3 E-Series 800MHz processor costs US$109."