VIA release Mini-ITX2.0 specifications support Linux

Article title: VIA publishing Mini-ITX2.0 specifications to support Linux. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

Taking advantage of cheap Mini models, the Mini-ITX specifications are becoming increasingly popular. we can find the Mini-ITX motherboard on both Intel and AMD platforms. Recently, VIA Weisheng released the evolving Mini-ITX version 2.0 specification.

Standard requirements for Mini-ITX 2.0 include:

♦High-performance and energy-efficient x86 processors, such as VIA Nano
♦Minimum 2 GB DDR2 memory supported
♦DirectX 9.0 integrated display core, supports DirectX 10 through independent graphics cards
♦Onboard VGA output, supporting HDMI through independent video card
♦Audio Interface x3 supports 6-channel HD Audio
♦Sata ii x2, IDE x1
♦At least 4 USB 2.0 interfaces
♦PCI-E x16 slot x1
♦Size 17x17 cm
♦Supported operating systems: Windows Vista (supports Vista Premium standard through external graphics cards), Windows XP, and popular Linux systems, including Ubuntu, Suse Linux, and gOS.

In summary, the Mini-ITX 2.0 specification is an evolution that conforms to the Times and requires the motherboard to support PCI-E, DDR2, sata ii, multi-channel HD Audio, and other mainstream PCs, to ensure that the mini PC model has the same experience as the ordinary desktop PC.

According to VIA, the Mini-ITX 2.0 motherboard and the PC based on the motherboard will be listed in the fourth quarter of this year. In the official press release, VIA also specifically mentioned their partnership with NVIDIA to jointly develop and promote the Mini-ITX 2.0 specifications.