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EPIA-PX Operating Guide VIA EPIA-PX Microsoft and Linux Driver Support Microsoft Driver Support VIA EPIA-PX offers full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems. For standard operating systems, Windows 2000/XP latest drivers downloads can be found in the VEPD website at www.viaembedded.com. For embedded operating systems, Windows CE.NET and XP Embedded related driver supports can be found in the VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com. Linux Driver Support VIA EPIA-PX mainboards have a very high degree of support under Linux. Support and drivers are provided through various methods including: • Drivers provided by VIA - Using a driver built into a distribution package - Visiting VIA Arena website at www.viaarena.com for latest updates on a monthly basis • Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture project for integrated audio) For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other code and resources may also be made available. You can submit a request either through the Developers portal on VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact. Alternatively, VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs. June 18, 2009 - 11 - Version 1.11

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EPIA-PX Operating Guide
June 18, 2009
- 11 -
Version 1.11
VIA EPIA-PX Microsoft and Linux Driver Support
Microsoft Driver Support
VIA EPIA-PX offers full support for the complete range of Microsoft operating systems.
For standard operating systems, Windows 2000/XP latest drivers downloads can be found in
the VEPD website at
www.viaembedded.com
.
For embedded operating systems, Windows CE.NET and XP Embedded related driver
supports can be found in the VIA Arena website at
www.viaarena.com
.
Linux Driver Support
VIA EPIA-PX mainboards have a very high degree of support under Linux.
Support and drivers are provided through various methods including:
Drivers provided by VIA
– Using a driver built into a distribution package
– Visiting VIA Arena website at
www.viaarena.com
for latest updates on a monthly
basis
Installing a third party driver (such as the ALSA driver from the Advanced Linux
Sound Architecture project for integrated audio)
For OEM clients and system integrators developing a product for long term production, other
code and resources may also be made available.
You can submit a request either through
the
Developers portal
on VIA Arena, or through your VEPD support contact.
Alternatively,
VIA can work further towards providing additional drivers to suite your specific needs.