VIA Epia NL5000EG

VIA Epia NL5000EG ... the rapidly emerging new generation of smart digital entertainment devices such as PVRs, set top boxes, media centers, Car PCs, LCD PCs, and thin devices.

Continuing on the success of the highly acclaimed VIA EPIA N-series Nano-ITX mainboard, the EPIA NL measures a mere 12cm x 12cm and features the VIA Luke CoreFusion processor, integrating the latest generation VIA Eden-N processor with the VIA CN400 North Bridge. In addition to the integrated S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP, highlighting a 2D/3D AGP8X graphics core with integrated MPEG-2 decoding and MPEG-4 acceleration for smooth digital video playback, the VIA Luke processor also features support for high bandwidth DDR 333/400 memory, motion compensation and DuoView for the latest multiple format flat panel display devices.

Through the onboard VIA VT8237R South Bridge, the VIA EPIA NL offers a comprehensive range of integrated storage, multimedia and connectivity options, including Serial ATA, UltraDMA IDE, USB 2.0, onboard LAN and V-RAID with support for multiple RAID configurations. The board also includes support for VIA Vinyl Six-TRAC 6-channel audio as well as support for a growing number of LVDS embedded LCD panels, and has a Mini-PCI slot for expandability.

The VIA EPIA NL, along with the VIA EPIA N, include the VIA FliteDeck Suite, an advanced system management suite that enables users to effortlessly track and monitor mission critical system data and enable seamless live Windows-based BIOS updates as well as comprehensive BIOS status information.