Via EPIA-SP13000 Operation Guide - Page 11

EPIA SP-Series Operating Guide Noise Level Data VIA and the EPIA series have been at the forefront of the quiet computing initiative. The VIA EPIA SPSeries has been designed to be totally non-obtrusive with noise levels equivalent to a person whispering. With noise levels ranging from the totally silent VIA EPIA SP8000E to 25dBA for the VIA EPIA SP13000, a new wave of system design innovation and exciting opportunities are being created in an almost limitless number of emerging new market segments - ranging from fanless thin clients, flat panel small form factor desktop replacement systems, LCD PCs and a host of other space and power saving systems. Common Sounds Threshold of hearing VIA EPIA SP8000E Normal breathing Whispering at 1 meter VIA EPIA SP13000 Conventional PC Rainfall Normal speech dBA Level 0 dBA 0 dBA 10 dBA 20 dBA 25 dBA 35 - 50 dBA 50 dBA 60 dBA The dBA scale is logarithmic, i.e. 10 dBA represents a doubling in volume. dBA values are measured at a distance of one meter. August 17, 2004 -9- Version 1.00