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VX900/H

Media System Processor

Created using 80nm process technology, the VIA VX900 is a highly integrated media system processor
designed for the latest media-intensive applications. The VIA VX900 provides state-of-the-art x86 PC capabilities
with industry-leading advancements in both high definition playback and energy efficiency in a 31 mm x 31
mm package.
The VX900 supports single-channel DDR3 memory up to 1066 MHz while also maintaining support for DDR2
memory up to 800 MHz, enabling faster memory access speeds and optimal system performance. It delivers
outstanding high-bandwidth interfaces such one 8-lane PCIe port, three 1-lane PCIe ports, up to 2 SATA
3Gbps ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, and one USB device port connectivity. The VX900 also features extensive I/O
capabilities including SDIO, UART, SPI, RTC, LPC and SMBus. A card reader interface is supported for MMC, MS,
SD and XD memory card.
Integrated with the VIA Chrome9™ HD DX9 high definition video processor, the VIA VX900 can deliver
significant graphics performance in 3D rendering. The VX900 includes a full video decoder for high-definition
H.264, VC1, MPEG-2 and WMV9 video stream playback. It also supports Blu-ray(VX900H only) and HD video
along with a suite of video enhancements.
The multi display support of the VIA VX900 includes a dedicated CRT interface, integrated single-channel
LVDS transmitter, a digital video output port (DVP) to an external HDMI/LVDS/DVI transmitter and TV encoder,
and two DisplayPort™ ports. DuoView+ support allows multi-monitor extended desktop support where two
independent display engines can simultaneously display different content at different resolutions, pixel depths
and refresh rates.
Combined with VIA Nano™ series processors, the VIA VX900 offers a power-efficient entertainment-focused
platform that makes light work of HD video and the latest Blu-ray playback. Its smooth performance makes it
ideal for mainstream media applications.

Key Features
Host Interface
VIA QuadCore/Nano™ X2/Eden™ X2/Nano™/ C7®
/ Eden™ processor

Display Interface
Three 10-bit 350 MHz RAMDACs
Two DisplayPort™ ports

Memory Controller
Supports DDR3 1066 and DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM
(up to two double-sided DIMM)

HDMI™ / single-channel LVDS /18-bit TTL

High Definition Audio Interface
Up to 32-bit sample depth at 192 kHz sample
rate and up to 8 channels
Supports three codecs and eight streams

Peripheral Interface
Supports one 8-lane PCIe port and three 1-lane
PCIe ports
Eight USB 2.0 and one USB device port
Supports one SDIO, four UART, SPI and LPC

Integrated 2D / 3D / Video Processor
VIA Chrome9™ HD DX9 3D engine
128-bit 2D engine with hardware rotation

capability
High definition video processor with VMR and

scaling capability
Up to 512 MB frame buffer

High-Definition Video Decoding
Blu-Ray ready. H.264, VC1, and MPEG-2 full
decoder

DVO port
DuoView+

Supported Software Standards
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0
Microsoft® Windows 7, Vista and XP, Win CE and
Linux
Power Management
ACPI 3.0 and PCI Bus Power Management 1.1
compliant
Extensive chip power management

Video Capture Port
CCIR656/601 input + one serial TS input

Package
Flip-Chip Ball Grid Array (FCBGA)
Size: 31 mm x 31 mm

Storage Interface
SATA 3Gbps interface (up to 2 ports)
Supports SD/MS/MMC/xD memory card

TDP Power
TDP max: 4.5 W