[tom78]

TV-Server Version:
MediaPortal Version: 0.2.3 from 14. aug 2007
MediaPortal Skin:
Windows Version: XP Pro SP 2 with all Updates
CPU Type:
HDD:
Memory:
Motherboard: Via Epia EX 1500
Motherboard Chipset: CX700
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card:
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card:
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: TEchnotrend Budget 1401 S
1. TV Card Type: DVB-S
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec:
MPEG2 Audio Codec:
Satelite/CableTV Provider:
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote:
TV:
TV - HTPC Connection:


Hello.

For my HTPC i use a Low-Power-System with an Via Epia EX 1500 Mainboard, which works with an Via C7 Processor with 1500MHz. (following Link)

http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/ma...erboard_id=450

The Chipset of this Mainboard has an built-in MPEG2-Decoder so i'd like to use this one instead of the usually used SW-Decoder.

Has anybody an Idea for me?

Thanks

[Paranoid Delusion]

I think you have the wrong idea, all it means by Hardware decoding is that the codec you use (Nvidia Purevideo, PowerDVD, WinDVD that support Hardware Acceleration etc) will be routed to this processor on the motherboard, instead of the CPU, so any "use Hardware Acceleration" selection is done in the codec configuration.

Regards

[tom78]

Ok, thanks for this Info.

Then, have the MP-built-in MPEG2-Decoders (at the Moment i don't know which one i've installed) the ability to use this hardware-Acceleration or is it necessary to install another SW-Decoder?

[DJBlu]

Try downloading Cyberlink PowerDVD and this will give you the option to use Hardware Acceleration in Video Performance, that is if you have the drivers installed correctly for the built-in MPEG2-Decoder

[Paranoid Delusion]

Then, have the MP-built-in MPEG2-Decoders (at the Moment i don't know which one i've installed) the ability to use this hardware-Acceleration or is it necessary to install another SW-Decoder?

No the MPV codec supplied does not support HW acceleration.

As in my previous post, gave examples of the 3 main ones that do.

DJBlu, PowerDVD 7.3 Ultra, my choice also