Mini-ITX board brings dual-core processing power to small embedded devices

VIA Technologies Inc.'s EPIA-M900 Mini-ITX board combines a high-performance 1.6GHz 64-bit dual core VIA Nano X2 E-Series processor with the VIA VX900 unified all-in-one media system processor, delivering a highly optimized platform that offers HD video performance, HD audio and HDMI support in a compact, power-efficient package measuring 17cm x 17cm.

The VIA Nano X2 E-Series is combined with the VIA VX900 MSP, supporting up to 8GB of DDR3 system memory and featuring the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor. 64-bit VIA Nano X2 E-Series dual core processors include VIA VT virtualization, a technology that allows legacy software and applications to be used in virtual scenarios without impacting performance.

The VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine boasts comprehensive hardware acceleration for the latest VC1, H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV9 HD formats at screen resolutions of up to 1080p without affecting CPU load. The VIA EPIA-M900 also features the VIA Vinyl VT2021 HD audio codec, which supports Blu-ray and HD DVD Audio Content Protection. 

Key highlights:

• High-performance 64-bit VIA Nano X2 E-Series dual core processor
• Hardware acceleration for VC1, H.264 and WMV9 HD video
• On board HDMI and VGA ports, plus dual channel 24-bit LVDS
• Support for up to 8GB of DDR3
• Support for HD DVD and  Blu-ray audio content protection 

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