VIA Nano U2400 socket: VIA NanoBGA2

The VIA Nano U2400 uses the VIA NanoBGA2 socket. It is an 8 W single-core Isaiah soldered part at 1.3 GHz and up with 1 MB of L2 cache for small-form-factor desktops.

Launched
May 2008
Cores and threads
1 and 1
Base power
8 W
Codename
CNA
Segment
Embedded (soldered)
Family
VIA Nano
Clocks
1.3 GHz

VIA Nano U2400 specifications

Cores1
Threads1
Core architectureIsaiah cores on 65 nm
Clocks1.3 GHz and up (no turbo)
Cache64+64 KB L1 plus 1 MB L2
Default TDP8 W
Manufacturing process65 nm
Memory supportDDR2 through the board chipset
Front side bus800 MHz
PCI ExpressExpansion hangs off the companion chipset
Integrated graphicsNone (companion graphics where fitted)
MultiplierLocked
PackageNanoBGA2 (21 × 21 mm, soldered)

Motherboard compatibility

VIA Nano U2400 needs a motherboard with a VIA NanoBGA2 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the VIA NanoBGA2 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.

VIA NanoBGA2 at a glance

TypeBGA, 400 contacts
Package size21.0 × 21.0 mm
IntroducedMay 2008
MemoryDDR2 through the board chipset
Cooler mounting holesNot applicable (soldered)

Read the full VIA NanoBGA2 socket guide

What the Nano U2400 is

The VIA Nano U2400 is an ultra-low-voltage single core from May 2008, rated at 1.3 GHz and up. It runs one Isaiah core at 1.3 GHz with no turbo, so 1 core gives 1 thread. Cache is 64 KB data plus 64 KB instruction L1 with 1 MB of exclusive L2 on a 65 nm process. Power is rated at 8 W on NanoBGA2.

VIA rates the U2400 at 1.3 GHz and up on an 800 MHz V4 bus for small-form-factor desktops and mini-notes that need more than the 1.0 GHz U2300. The chip is soldered and cannot be replaced.

Socket and motherboard compatibility

The U2400 ships soldered on NanoBGA2 embedded boards with a VIA companion chipset, pin-compatible with VIA C7 boards for OEM transitions. There is no socket upgrade and no board swap without replacing the whole device. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers pairing rules.

Memory, PCIe and cooling

Memory is DDR2 through the board chipset.

An 800 MHz VIA V4 bus ties the CPU to the companion chipset. Expansion hangs off the chipset.

Cooling is the device maker heat spreader for the 8 W envelope, with PowerSaver trimming draw at idle.

Upgrade paths

On NanoBGA2 there is no CPU upgrade path because the chip is soldered, so a faster board means replacing the whole device. The VIA Nano U2500 at 1.2 GHz is the lower-power U-series option for device makers, and the VIA Nano L2200 at 1.6 GHz covers mains-powered small systems.

Frequently asked questions

What socket does the Nano U2400 use?

NanoBGA2, soldered, so it cannot be replaced or upgraded.

How many cores does the Nano U2400 have?

One core and 1 thread at 1.3 GHz and up with 1 MB of L2 cache.

Can the Nano U2400 be replaced?

No, the U2400 is soldered on NanoBGA2 with no socket upgrade path.

Sources and verification

  1. VIA launches VIA Nano processor family (VIA)
  2. List of VIA Nano microprocessors (Wikipedia)

Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .