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VIA Information PC Reference Design - The Compact Connected Computer

The VIA Information PC reference design is a stylish new approach to convenient connected computers, a smart, small footprint PC fully enabled for all common productivity, education and entertainment applications and optimized for mainstream Internet applications and services.

This light, easily transportable computer can be configured for a broad spectrum of market segments, from an affordable, full-featured PC system for space-constrained home, school or business locations, to a low-cost Information Station for simple connectivity functions, providing considerable flexibility and upgradability for system builders.

With a price range of US$199 to US$499, the VIA Information PC reference design is an ideal entry-level platform, spanning the gap between mainstream PCs and dedicated Information Appliances.


Features and Benefits

Stylish, compact chassis
This attractive, space-saving design fits into in any setting and is an appealing departure from the traditional white box computer case. Versatile and easily transportable, the VIA Information PC reference design offers flexibility and upgradability to system builders.

Ultra low power consumption
The low heat profile of VIA C3® processor enables passive, fanless cooling and reduced system power requirement enabling cool, quiet running, making this compact PC energy and cost efficient.

Rich I/O integration
The highly flexible VIA Information PC reference design supports a complete range of I/O standards, including USB, TV Out, 10/100Mbps Ethernet and much more, making connecting and computing easier and more accessible.

Strong multimedia performance
Integrated AGP graphics and audio provide a high quality multimedia performance, enhancing Internet and entertainment applications.


VIA VT6010 Mini-iTX Reference Mainboard Specification Overview

Feature
Description
Processor
» VIA C3® processorVIA C3®
» E-series processor (EBGA package) up to 800MHz
» 128K L1 and 64K L2 cache
Main Memory » VIA Apollo PLE133:
» North Bridge (VT8601A)
» South Bridge (VT8231)
Main Memory » Two 168-pin DIMM memory sockets
» PC100/133 SDRAM support
Graphics » Integrated AGP2X with 2D/3D Graphics Acceleration
» Motion Compensation for digital video playback
» VIP port for video overlay function
Storage (ATA) » Two ATA 33/66/100 IDE connectors
» 8/16/32MB DOM or standard 2.5"/3.5" HDD
» CD-ROM or DVD drive (optional)
Storage (Flash) DOC Flash memory (8MB ~ 32MB) on board
Audio System » VIA VT1612A AC'97 Codec
» 3 Audio Jacks: Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In
» Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
» Digital I/O compatible with consumer mode S/PDIF
Ethernet (LAN) » VIA VT6103
» 10/100Mbps Ethernet MAC integrated 9
» 10/100Mbps Ethernet PHY VT6103 on board
Digital TV Out » VIA VT1621
» Integrated Macro Vision 7.1
» High quality scaling and filtering
» S-Video or Composite video output
» Support NTSC/PAL TV
I/O Ports
» 3 Audio Jacks - Line-out, Mic-in and Line-in
» Four USB ports (two USB ports located at rear side)
» One EPP/ECP parallel port
» One 16C550 compatible serial port
» Two External PS/2 Compatible Keyboard /Mouse ports
» Two TV output ports (S-Video or optional RCA TV out)
» One S/PDIF out (optional and multiplex with RCA TV out)
» One RJ45 portOne PCI slot (Note: support for two PCI devices)
Other Optional Modules
» SIR/FIR sensor
» CIR sensor and controller
» Cable for 2nd PCI device

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