Have fun building your own portable PC. The VIA ARTiGO Pico-ITX Builder Kit is designed to help DIY builders get the most out the ultra compact, versatile VIA Pico-ITX mainboard.

The VIA ARTiGO Pico-ITX Builder Kit A1000 includes a 1GHz VIA EPIA Pico-ITX mainboard, compact Pico-ITX form factor chassis, power adapter and accessories.

Please check the ARTiGO how-to video.

The VIA ARTiGO Pico-ITX Builder Kit A1000 does not include memory, hard drive, keyboard, mouse, or monitor.

 

 

CPU

VIA C7 1GHz Processor

Chipset

VIA VX700 Unified Digital Media IGP Chipset

Memory Support

1 DDR2 533 SODIMM Socket, Up to 1GB

Hard Disk Support

1 UltraDMA 133/100/66 IDE Connector (2.0mm 44-pin Header) for 2.5" Hard Disk

Operation System Support

Windows 2000 / XP, WinCE, XPe, Linux

USB Ports

4 USB 2.0 ports

LAN Port

1 10/100Mbps RJ-45 LAN port

Audio

Build-in High Definition Audio

Audio Ports

1 Microphone-in jack
1 Line-out jack

Display Port

1 VGA port

Dimensions

5.9"(L) x 4.3"(D) x 1.8"(H) (15cm x 11cm x 4.5cm)

Average System Weight

1.14 lbs (520g)

 
 

. One VIA EPIA PX Package

1 x EPIA PX Pico-ITX Mainboard

1 x Power Ribbon Cable (for ATX Power Supply)
1 x ATA-66/100/133 IDE Ribbon Cable
1 x PS/2 Ribbon Cable
1 x COM Port Ribbon Cable
1 x DVI Ribbon Cable
1 x Driver Utility CD

1 x Power Board


. One ARTiGO Chassis

1 x Chassis with Assembling Accessories

 

.One Power Cord

.One Adaptor

.One Assembly Guide

Assembly Guide


BIOS
Windows XP Drivers
Operating Guide
User's Manual


Easy Guide

   
 

ARTiGO can be a stand-alone computing system on your desk.

The ARTiGO is an extremely ultra compact system that can be installed into a standard 5.25" desktop drive bay. Adding a mini PC within a Desktop PC.

External screw holes for versatile system mounting.

The VIA EPIA Pico-ITX PX10000 Mainboard.
The world's smallest full-featured x86 mainboard at just 3.9" x 2.8" (10cm x 7.2cm) for ultra compact embedded PCs, systems and appliances.

 
More about EPIA Pico-ITX
 

Additional accessories for enhanced customization:

COM D-SUB Cable (RS-232 Device)                                    
12-20-Pin Power Cable (ATX Power Supply)                                    
IDE Cable (HDD)                                    
DVI Cable (CRT/ LCD)                                    
PS2 Cable (KB/ MS)                                    


What's the available CPU frequency on ARTiGO?
ARTiGO A1000 is now available with VIA C7 1.0GHz CPU model.
   
What type of system memory (RAM) do I need?
It can support DDR2 400/533MHz SO-DIMM, and we recommend using DDR2 533MHz for better system performance.
 
Module Vendor Model Serial No. CLK Size CL Type Component Vendor
Samsung M470T6554CZ3-CD5 DDR2 533 512MB 4 2Rx16 Samsung
Hynix HYMP564S64CP6-C4 DDR2 533 512MB 4 2Rx16 Hynix
Micron MT8HTF6464HDY-53EB3 DDR2 533 512MB 4 2Rx16 Micron
Infineon HYS64T64920HDL-3.7-B DDR2 533 512MB 4 2Rx16 Infineon
   
What sort of hard disk drive should I get? Do you have any recommended drives?
You can use the IDE adaptor board to use IDE hard drive. Furthermore, there is onboard SATA connector you can also choose SATA hard drive.
   
Can I run Windows Vista on this system? What operating systems can I run on this system?

Windows Vista is currently not supported. You can run Windows XP/2000 & Linux on this system. For the Linux support, please refer to http://www.viaarena.com/

   
What keyboard and mouse should I use?

ARTiGO uses a USB and USB 2.0 keyboard and mouse.

   
Can I output to my TV screen?
Yes, if your TV supports the VGA output.
   
Is the case available in different colours?
So far, only black is available.
   
Where can I download the Windows XP drivers or BIOS of the EPIA PX Pico-ITX mainboard?
Please download the drivers or BIOS from
/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&motherboard_id=472
   
Where can I check the detail specification of the EPIA PX Pico-ITX mainboard?
You can find the specification at
/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&motherboard_id=472
   
Where can I find each pin definition of the EPIA-PX Pico-ITX mainboard?
Please check the User's Manual at
/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&motherboard_id=472
   
How can I know more about the VIA power board for the PW-N550 in ARTiGO package?
Please check the related information in the Easy Guide at
/en/products/embedded/ProductDetail.jsp?productLine=1&motherboard_id=472
   
Where can I download the Linux/CE drivers of the EPIA PX Pico-ITX mainboard?
Please download the drivers from http://www.viaarena.com/.

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