NM70-M USER MANUAL Preface

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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver • Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern- ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NM70-M USER MANUAL Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives: EN 55022 Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment EN 61000-3-2 Disturbances in supply systems caused EN 61000-3-3 Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli- ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations” EN 55024 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics- Limits and methods of measurement EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment CE marking

Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Describes features of the H page 1 Introducing the Motherboard motherboard. Chapter 2 Describes installation of H page 9 Installing the Motherboard motherboard components. Chapter 3 Provides information on us- H page 25 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard H page 55 Using the Motherboard Software software. Chapter 5 Provides basic trouble shoot-H page 59 Trouble Shooting ing tips.

NM70-M USER MANUAL ii TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction...... 1 Pakage Contents...... 1 Specifications...... 2 Motherboard Components...... 4 I/O Ports...... 6

Chapter 2 9 Installing the Motherboard 9 Safety Precautions...... 9 Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis...... 9 Checking Jumper Settings...... 10 Installing Hardware...... 11 Installing Memory Modules...... 11 Installing Add-on Cards...... 12 Connecting Optional Devices...... 14 Installing a SATA Hard Drive...... 20 Connecting Case Components...... 21

Chapter 3 25 Using BIOS 25 About the Setup Utility...... 25 The Standard Configuration...... 25 Entering the Setup Utility...... 25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values...... 26 Using BIOS...... 26 BIOS Navigation Keys...... 27 Main Menu...... 28 Advanced Menu...... 29 Chipset Menu...... 42 Tweak Menu...... 49 Boot Menu...... 51 Security Menu...... 52 Exit Menu...... 53 Updating the BIOS...... 54

NM70-M USER MANUAL iii Chapter 4 55 Using the Motherboard Software 55 Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8...... 55 Running Setup...... 55 Manual Installation...... 57 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) (Optional)...... 57

Chapter 5 59 Trouble Shooting 59 Start up problems during assembly...... 59 Start up problems after prolong use...... 60 Maintenance and care tips...... 60 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...... 61

NM70-M USER MANUAL iv Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the NM70-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high Chapter 1 performance, enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel® Celeron ICP1037U/847/807 or other Processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel® NM70 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with Dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to PCI Express 2.0 standard. In addition, two PCI Express x1 slots are for extending usage. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that provides eight USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and two USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports). The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse connectors, one RJ45 LAN connector, four USB 2.0 ports, one COM port (optional), one D-sub (VGA) port, one HDMI port (DVI port optional) and audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone. In addition, this motherboard supports three SATA 3Gb/s connectors and one SATA 6Gb/s connector for expansion.

Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: NM70-M Motherboard User Manual DVD I/O Shield 1 SATA 6Gb/s Cable, 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable

Accessories may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 1 NM70 Express Chipset ® Celeron ICP1037U/847/807 or other Celeron ICP1037U/847/807 ® NM70 Chipset

® NM70-M USER MANUAL LAN) Processors - 3 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices 3Gb/s - 3 x Serial ATA device 6Gb/s - 1 x Serial ATA Audio Codec - 6 Channel High Definition with HD audio specification Compliant - Note: Please go list. to ECS website for the latest Memory support Note: Please goNote: Please latest CPU support list. to ECS website for the •• Supply connector Power x 24-pin ATX 1 • connector x 3-pin CPU_FAN 1 • connector x 3-pin SYS_FAN 1 • 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports • connectors 3Gb/s x SATA 3 • connector 6Gb/s x SATA 1 • open header 1 x Case • 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header • 1 x Front Panel audio header • 1 x Clear CMOS jumper • 1 x Buzzer (optional) • 1 x Debug card header (LDC) • 1 x LPT header • 1 x COM header • 1 x SPDIF Out header 1 x Me Unlock header • 8106 10/100 with Realtek LAN (Co-lay 8111G Gigabit Realtek •• architecture Dual-channel DDR3 memory • supports up to 16 GB 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket MHz DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600/1333/1066 Supports •• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot • 2 x PCI Express x1 slots Intel by Supported • VIA VT1705 •• Mouse connectors & PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 • 1 x HDMI port (DVI port optional) • 1 x D-sub (VGA) port • connector 1 x RJ45 LAN • 2.0 ports 4 x USB • 1 x COM port (optional) 1 x Audio port (1 x line-in, 1 x line-out, 1 x Microphone) • Intel • Onboard Intel LAN Audio Internal I/O Connectors & Headers Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage Rear Panel I/O CPU Specifications

Chapter 1 2 System BIOS • AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM - Supports Plug and Play - Supports ACPI & DMI - Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4) - Supports Hardware monitor - Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS - F7 hot key for boot up devices option Chapter 1 - Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) - Supports Dual/Triple Display (depends on display output) - Supports Multi-Language - Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default) AP Support • Supports eBLU*/eDLU/eSF*

Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. Form Factor • Micro ATX Size, 210mm x 170mm

NM70-M USER MANUAL 3 NM70-M USER MANUAL Motherboard Components Motherboard

Chapter 1 4 Table of Motherboard Components

LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU Onboard Intel® Celeron ICP1037U/847/807 or other Processors 2. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector Chapter 1 3. CPU_FAN 3-pin CPU cooling fan connector 4. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 5. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 6. SATA1 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector 7. SATA2~4 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors 8. BZ Buzzer (optional) 9. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only 10. SPDIFO SPDIF out header 11. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 12. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header 13. CASE Case open header 14. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers 15. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for Graphics Interface 16. PCIE1~2 PCI Express X1 slots 17. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header 18. LDC Debug card header 19. COM2 Onboard serial port header 20. LPT Onboard parallel port header

NM70-M USER MANUAL 5 Link LED LAN Port NM70-M USER MANUAL OFF blinkingOrange Active OFFGreen No data link No Link (green) Activity LED Activity LED Link LAN LEDLAN Status Description I/O Ports (Optional) I/O 1. PS/2 Mouse 1. PS/2 mouse. a PS/2 connect port to Use the upper PS/2 2. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. 3. COM1 Port (optional) such as mice or fax/modems. Use the COM1 port to connect serial devices 4. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. 5. LAN Port your computer to the Network. Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect

Chapter 1 6 6. Line-in (blue) It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input.

7. Line-out (lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. Chapter 1

8. Microphone (pink) It is used to connect to a microphone.

9. HDMI Port (DVI port optional) You can connect the display device to the HDMI/DVI port.

10. PS/2 Keyboard (purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

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Chapter 1 8 2-2. InstallingthemotherboardinaChassis 2-1. SafetyPrecautions Installing theMotherboard Chapter 2 secure themotherboardontomountingbracketswithscrews. holes inthemotherboard.Placemotherboardovermountingbracketsand chassis havemountingbracketsinstalledinthechassis,whichcorrespondsto matches theI/Oportsinstalledonrearedgeofmotherboard.Mostsystem that accommodates thisform factor. Make sure that theI/Otemplate in thechassis This motherboard carries aMicro ATX form factor of210x170mm.Chooseachassis Follow thesesafetyprecautionswheninstallingthemotherboard: AlwaysremovetheACpowerbyunpluggingcordfrom Leavecomponentsin thestatic-proofbags. • • Dischargestaticelectricitybytouchingthemetalcaseofa safelygrounded • Wearagrounding strapattachedtoagroundeddeviceavoiddamage • Do notover-tightenthescrewsas this canstressthemotherboard. components. outlet beforeinstallingorremovingthemotherboardotherhardware object beforeworkingonthemotherboard. from static electricity. NM70-M USERMANUAL

9 Chapter 2 NM70-M USER MANUAL To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to clearing CMOS, we recommend after instability the system avoid To “Save page to “Load Default Settings” and then enter the main BIOS setting and Exit Setup”. 2-3. Checking Jumper Settings Jumper Checking 2-3. The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is jumpers. Pin location of the motherboard illustration shows the The following labeled.

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wear unti onl d the g i e y y t l 1 1 Chapter 2 NM70-M USER MANUAL The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express Base graphics cards that is fully compliant to the Specification revision 2.0. The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to Base Specification revision 2.0. Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card Before installing an add-on card, check the manually configure may have to you is not Plug and Play, If the card carefully. the card before installation. PCIEX16 Slot PCIE1~2 Slots 2-4-2. Installing Add-on Cards Add-on Installing 2-4-2. cards and connect designed to hold expansion this motherboard are The slots on the adding or enhancing slots are a means of system bus. Expansion them to the can facilities, you With these efficient features and capabilities. motherboard’s that performs tasks by adding hardware motherboard’s capabilities increase the part of the basic system. that are not

Chapter 2 12 Please referthefollowingillustrationstoinstalladd-oncard: Follow theseinstructionstoinstallanadd-oncard: Install theLANCardinPCIEX1slot Secure themetal bracket ofthecard to thesystem case withascrew. 3 Installtheedgeconnectorofadd-oncardintoexpansionslot. 2 Removeablankingplatefromthesystemcasecorrespondingtoslot 1 card. you havetoinstalldriversandsoftwarebeforecanbeginusingtheadd-on For someadd-oncards,forexamplegraphicsadaptersandnetworkadapters, Ensure thattheedgeconnectoriscorrectlyseatedinslot. you aregoingtouse. NM70-M USERMANUAL Install theVGACardinPCIEX16slot

13 Chapter 2 ware compatibility with Parallel ATA. with Parallel compatibility ware NM70-M USER MANUAL M_NOK COM2 LDC 12SPDIFO7 3ME_UNLOCK8 4CASE9LPT SATA1~45F_USB1~2———— 6 F_AUDIO No. Components No. Components SATA 1 connector supports the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, SATA2~4 connectors are used are connectors SATA2~4 device, 6Gb/s the Serial ATA supports 1 connector SATA and easier PC cabling simpler disk drive device, 3Gb/s support the Serial ATA to But interface. ATA Parallel of the current limitations It eliminates assembly. and soft compatibility register maintains 1. SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors Serial ATA 1. SATA1~4: 2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices Optional Connecting 2-4-3. motherboard’s optional on connecting the following for information Refer to the devices:

Chapter 2 14 output to digitalmultimediadevice through optical This isanoptionalheaderthatprovidesSPDIFO(Sony/PhilipsDigitalInterface) 2. SPDIFO:SPDIFOutHeader 3. ME_UNLOCK:MEUnlockHeader NM70-M USERMANUAL fiberorcoaxialconnector.

15 Chapter 2 NM70-M USER MANUAL Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as assignment may cause damage or system indicated above. A different pin hang-up. The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports. The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers If you of the case. the front ports at USB 2.0 have cases computer some Additionally, to connect the front-mounted have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector ports to the motherboard. 5. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers 4. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header Intrusion Detect Chassis 4. CASE: function needs a chassis been removed. This if the chassis cover has This detects be enabled in BIOS. switch and needs to instrusion detection equipped with

Chapter 2 16 support AC97Audiomode. default. IfyouwantconnectanAC microphone andline-outportsforeasieraccess.ThisheadersupportsHDaudioby The frontpanelaudioheaderallowstheusertoinstallauxiliaryfront-oriented 6. F_AUDIO:FrontPanelAudioHeader If youuseAC AC Detect please setasbelowpicture. Detect ’ 97 AudioConfiguration:To enablethefront panelaudioconnector to ” ” . IfyouuseHDAudioFrontPanel,please . ’ 97 FrontPanel,please NM70-M USERMANUAL * Forreferenceonly ’ 97 frontpanelaudiotoHDonboardheaders, t ick offtheoptionof

don ’ t ick off “ “ Disabled FrontPanel Disabled FrontPanel

17 Chapter 2 . ” . If you ” Using Front Jack Detect Using Front “ Using Front Jack Detect Front Jack Detect Using “ ick off ick off t t ’ ick off the option of ick off the option t * For reference only NM70-M USER MANUAL 7 Front Panel, please don Panel, please 7 Front 9 ’ 7. LDC: Debug Card Header use HD Audio Front Panel, please use HD Audio If you use AC If you

Chapter 2 18 system. Connect aserialportextensionbrackettothisheaderaddyour 8. COM2:OnboardSerialPortHeader This headercan beusedto connect to theprinter, scannerorotherdevices. 9. LPT: Onboard Parallel Port Header NM70-M USERMANUAL

19 Chapter 2 * For reference only NM70-M USER MANUAL end to the power supply. the power end to 12 either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach 3 drive. hard the SATA end to other cable the Attach the other and connect drive hard SATA the to cable power the SATA Attach Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives Hard Serial ATA Installing the Serial that supports cable the SATA use drives, hard (SATA) the Serial ATA install To either connect can You cable. power with a SATA comes cable This SATA protocol. ATA on the motherboard. or the connector drive hard the SATA cable to end of the SATA below for proper installation: Refer to the illustration This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive. Hard a SATA install to describes how This section Connectors About SATA drives. of four supporting a total connectors SATA four features motherboard Your is the standard Attachment) Technology (Advanced Serial ATA to refers SATA PCs. These hard drives which are currently used in most interface for the IDE SATA the Locate will only fit in one orientation. designed and well are connectors the SATA install to below the illustration follow and on the motherboard connectors hard drives. 2-4-4. Installing a SATA Hard Drive Hard a SATA Installing 2-4-4.

Chapter 2 20 Connector) 1 &2.SYS_FAN (System CoolingFAN Connector) &CPU_FAN (CPUCoolingFAN Connect thesystem cooling fan connector to Connect theCPUcoolingfan cable to motherboard components.Refertothefollowing: After youhaveinstalledthemotherboardintoacase,canbeginconnecting 2-4-5. ConnectingCaseComponents ~ 2.2A(26.4Wmax)at+12V. Users pleasenotethatthefanconnector supportstheCPUcoolingfanof1.1A NM70-M USERMANUAL o Components No. F_PANEL 4 3ATX_POWER2CPU_FAN1SYS_FAN CPU_FAN SYS_FAN . .

21 Chapter 2 . ATX_POWER NM70-M USER MANUAL 3. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Power 24-pin ATX 3. ATX_POWER: to connector supply power standard Connect the

Chapter 2 22 This concludesChapter2.ThenextchaptercoverstheBIOS. commonly found onATX orMicro ATX cases. Refer to thetable below for information: The front panelheader(F_PANEL) provides astandard set ofswitch andLEDheaders 4. F_PANEL: Front Panel Header two secondselapsesbeforethepowersupplyrecognizesanotheron/off signal. due to internal de-bouncecircuitry. After receiving apower on/off signal,at least least 50msto signalthepower supplyto switch onoroff. Thetimerequirement is tary-contact switchthatisnormallyopen.Theshouldmaintain contactforat Supporting thepoweron/offfunctionrequiresconnectingpins6and 8toamomen- Power Switch runs POST. tact switchthatisnormallyopen.Whentheclosed,board resetsand Supporting theresetfunctionrequiresconnectingpin5and7toamomentary-con- Reset Switch power on/off, sleep,and messagewaiting indication. Connecting pins2and4to asingleordual-color, front panelmounted LEDprovides Power/Sleep/Message waitingLED show activity for devices connected to theSCSI(hard drive activityLED)connector. an IDEdriveshouldbeconnectedtotheonboardinterface.TheLEDwillalso data isbeingread from orwritten to thehard drive. For the LEDto functionproperly, Connecting pins1and3toafrontpanelmountedLEDprovidesvisualindicationthat Hard DriveActivityLED NM70-M USERMANUAL

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Chapter 2 24 Chapter 3 Press DELtoenterSETUP are completed,thefollowingmessage appears: POST isaseriesofbuilt-indiagnostics performedbytheBIOS.AfterPOSTroutines When you power onthesystem, BIOSenters thePower-On SelfTest (POST)routines. Entering theSetupUtility This SetupUtilityshouldbeused: future. ommend thatyoureadthischapterincaseneedtomakeany changesinthe A standard configuration hasalready beenset intheSetup Utility. However, we rec- The StandardConfiguration This chapterprovidesexplanationsforSetupUtilityoptions. using theSetup Utility, ensurethat youunderstand theSetup Utility options. The settingsmadeintheSetupUtilityaffecthowcomputerperforms.Before The BIOSSetupUtilityenablesyoutoconfigure: configured withthevaluesyoustoredinCMOS. when thepower isturnedoff. Whenthesystem isturnedbackon,thesystem is rameters arestoredinbattery-backed-upCMOSRAMthatsavesthisinformation figuration statusandprovidesyouwithoptionstosetsystemparameters.Thepa- The BIOS(BasicInputandOutputSystem)SetupUtilitydisplaysthesystem’scon- instructions forconfiguringthemotherboardBIOS. Windows PlugandPlay. TheCMOSchiponthemotherboard contains theROM setup The computerusesthelatest“AmericanMegatrendsInc.”BIOSwithsupportfor About theSetupUtility Using BIOS PowerManagementfeatures Passwordprotectionfromunauthorizeduse • Videodisplaytypeandoptions • Harddrives,diskettedrivesandperipherals • • whenchangingthepasswordormakingotherchangestoSecurity whenmakingchangestothePowerManagementconfiguration • when tryingtoresolveIRQconflicts • • whenaconfigurationerrorisdetectedandyouare promptedtomake whenchangingthesystemconfiguration • • Setup changes totheSetupUtility NM70-M USERMANUAL 25 Chapter 3 :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Choose the system default language. Choose the system F3:Optimized Defaults F2:Previous Values F4:Save & Exit F1:General Help ESC:Exit ) lead to submenus that enable you to change

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System Time System Date BIOS Information [English] System Language the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the main menu appears. the Utility, the Setup start When you are available. A highlight indicates Setup Utility displays a list of the options that arrow keys to move the highlight which option is currently selected. Use the cursor execute the option by pressing to other options. When an option is highlighted, . prompt you to verify that you wish to Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that boxes that prompt you for informa- execute that option. Other options lead to dialog tion. Some options (marked with a triangle Using BIOS Resetting the Default CMOS Values the Default Resetting “CMOS Settings the first time, the POST screen may show a When powering on for CMOS data standard message will appear following a clear Wrong” message. This Settings and Save Load Default to simply need You the manufacturer. by factory at it to reset the default CMOS values. different CPU, memories, etc. may Note: Changes to system hardware such as also trigger this message. Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Setup access BIOS to key the delete Press

Chapter 3 26 denoted byatriangle In thismanual,defaultvaluesareenclosedinparenthesis.Submenuitems The BIOSnavigationkeysarelistedbelow: BIOS NavigationKeys manual. the actualBIOS.Pleasevisitmanufacture’swebsiteforupdated screens showninthischapterareforreferenceonlyandmaydifferfrom the righttochangeBIOSitemspresentedinthismanual.Thesetup For thepurposeofbetterproductmaintenance,manufacturereserves +/-

by changingtheBIOSsettings. values intheBIOSsetupandtakenoresponsibilitytoanydamagecaused with optimumperformance.Wedonotsuggestuserschangethedefault The defaultBIOSsettingforthismotherboardapplymostconditions E FUNCTION KEY Enter ESC F3 F2 F1 F4

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System Date System Time BIOS Information System Language [English] This item is used to set system language. System Date & Time are If you and time on the computer. date the current show and Time items The Date updated whenever you make running a Windows OS, these items are automatically utility. and Time Properties to the Windows Date changes System Language (English) Main Menu Main an appears, giving you program, the main menu the BIOS Setup When you enter to and press Select an item the basic system information. overview of submenu. display the

Chapter 3 28 system. The AdvancedmenuitemsallowyoutochangethesettingsforCPUandother Advanced Menu Super IOConfiguration USB Configuration SATA Configuration CPU Configuration ACPI Settings Power ManagementSetup PC HealthStatus LAN Configuration Main

ChipsetTweak BootSecurityExit Version 2.15.1229.Copyright(C)2012AmericanMegatrends,Inc. NM70-M USERMANUAL ESC:Exit F1:GeneralHelp F4:Save&Exit F2:PreviousValues F3:OptimizedDefaults LAN ConfigurationParameters +/- :ChangeOpt. Enter :Select :Select Item :Select Screen 29 Chapter 3 :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Enabled/Disabled Controller F3:Optimized Defaults F2:Previous Values F4:Save & Exit F1:General Help ESC:Exit [Enabled] NM70-M USER MANUAL Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C)

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LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press to return to the Advanced Menu Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Onboard LAN Controller LAN 1 controller. enable or disable Onboard to Use this item LAN Configuration LAN that the BIOS the LAN-related information in the menu shows The item detects. automatically

Chapter 3 30 Manual mode,thefanspeedwill beadjustdependingonusers’parameters. the fan speed willbeauto restricted to make system more quietly. Ifyou choose fan speedwillbeautominimizedfor quietenvironment.IfyouchooseSilentmode, auto adjusteddependingontheCPU temperature.IfyouchooseQuietmode,the better operationenvironment.If you chooseNormalmode,thefanspeedwillbe This itemallowsyoutoselectthe fan mode(Normal,Quiet,Silent,orManual)fora Smart FanMode(Normal) parameters forcriticalvoltages,temperaturesandfanspeeds. On motherboardssupporthardwaremonitoring,thisitemletsyoumonitorthe PCHealthStatus Press toreturn tothePCHealthStatuspage. changing thefanvoltage. This itemallowsyoutoenable/disablethecontrolofCPU/System fanspeedby CPU/System SmartFanControl(Enabled) Scroll tothisitemandpressviewthefollowingscreen: o ii W 58 200 40 30 : [Normal] : 58 : Low LimitPWM 200 : High LimitPWM 40 Low LimitOffset(-) High LimitOffset(-) 30 : [Normal] : Smart FanMode System SmartFanControl : Low LimitPWM : High LimitPWM Low LimitOffset(-) High LimitOffset(-) Smart FanMode CPU SmartFanControl SmartFanFunction System Fan Speed : 0 RPM 0 1206RPM :1.520V : : : DIMM Voltage CPU Voltage System FanSpeed CPU FanSpeed Smart FanFunction PC HealthStatus Offset to TCC Activation Temp. :-40 -=-PECIMode Main Main

Version 2.15.1229.Copyright(C)2012AmericanMegatrends,Inc. Version 2.15.1229.Copyright(C)2012AmericanMegatrends,Inc. NM70-M USERMANUAL [Enabled] [Enabled] 0.984V F1:GeneralHelp ESC:Exit F1:GeneralHelp ESC:Exit F4:Save&Exit F4:Save&Exit F2:PreviousValues F2:PreviousValues F3:OptimizedDefaults F3:OptimizedDefaults +/- :ChangeOpt. Enter :Select +/- :ChangeOpt. Enter :Select :Select Item :Select Item :Select Screen :Select Screen

31 Chapter 3 NM70-M USER MANUAL CPU Voltage • •• CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed • Voltage DIMM

Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press to return to

System Component Characteristics Component System hardware health events, of the overall inboard display the monitoring These items etc. & System fan speed... & DIMM voltage, CPU temperature, CPU such as System

Chapter 3 32 Press toreturntheAdvanced Menupage. This itemshowsthetypeofpowerLED. Power LEDType(DualColorLED) This itemallowsusertoenableordisableEUPsupport. EUP Function(Enabled) mode. This itemallowsyoutoenable/disabletheUSBdevicewakeupfunction fromS3 Resume ByUSB(S3)(Disabled) from powersavingmode. This itemenablesordisablesyoutoallowmouseactivityawaken thesystem Resume ByPS2MS(S3)(Disabled) from powersavingmode. This itemenablesordisablesyoutoallowkeyboardactivityawakenthesystem Resume ByPS2KB(S3)(Disabled) detected. when activityorinputsignalofthespecifiedhardwareperipheralcomponentsis This itemspecifywhetherthesystemwillbeawakenedfrompowersavingmodes Resume ByPME(Disabled) must useanATX power supplyinorder to usethisfeature. system automatically can resume ifthere isanincoming call ontheModem.You The systemcanbeturnedoffwithasoftwarecommand.Ifyouenablethisitem,the Resume ByRING(Disabled) This pagesetsupsomeparametersforsystempowermanagementoperation. PowerManagementSetup eueB S SS)[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power LEDType EUP Function Resume ByPS2MS(S3) Resume ByPS2 Resume ByUSB(S3) Resume ByPME Resume ByRING Power ManagementSetup Main

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ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters highest ACPI sleep state the menu shows the The item in suspend. ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)] ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press to return to the Advanced Menu ACPI Configuration ACPI

Chapter 3 34 The iteminthemenushowsCPUConfiguration. CPUConfiguration This item shows thatthecomputer supportsIntel VT-xTechnology ornot. Intel VT-xTechnology (Supported) This item shows that thecomputer supports Intel HTTechnology ornot. Intel HTTechnology (NotSupported) This item shows thecore numberoftheprocessor. Processor Cores(2) computer. This isdisplay-onlyfieldanddiaplaystheinformationofCPUinstalledinyour Intel(R) Celeron(R)[email protected] This itemshowstheMicrocodeversion. Microcode Revision(28) This itemshowsthecurrentprocessorspeed. Processor Speed(1100MHz) This itemshowsthecomputersupportsEMT64. 64-bit (Supported) This itemshowstheprocessorsteppingversion. Processor Stepping(206a7) hr uainpwrlmt0 [TDPNOMINAL] 0 0 Short durationpowerlimit Long durationpowermaintained Long durationpowerlimit [Disabled] Configurable TDP Enhanced Halt(ClE) [All] CPU C6Report CPU C3Report 2 EIST 28Intel Virtualization Execute DisableBit 1100 MHz Limit CPUIDMaximum Active ProcessorCores Intel VT-x Technology Intel HT Technology Processor Cores Microcode Revision Processor Stepping Processor Speed 64-bit Intel(R) Celeron(R)[email protected] CPU Configuration Main

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Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press to return to the Advanced Menu Long duration maintained (0) PL1 value should be maintained. Use this item to control the time window over Short duration power limit (0) duration. After that, the long duration CPU will use this power limit for a very short power limit will be honored. Configurable TDP (TDP NOMINAL) Use this item to reconfigure CPU TDP Levels. Long duration power limit (0) limit time window. power limit during the long duration CPU will use this power Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled) Technology Virtualization Intel provided cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities When disabled, a VMM Technology. Pool Vandor by CPU C3 Report (Disabled) C2) report to OS. Use this item to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI CPU C6 Report (Enabled) C3) report to OS. Use this item to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled) function when the system is not run- Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving ning. Excute Disable Bit (Enabled) Excute Disable application to classify areas in memory by where This item allows the processor to insert where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts code can execute and damage or preventing disables code execution, the processor in the buffer, code Bit enabled older computers with Execute Disable worm propagation. Replacing repair. virus related reducing the need for attacks, can halt worm systems EIST (Enabled) Tech- SpeedStep (Enhanced Intel enable or disable the EIST to users allows This item nology). Limit CPUID Maximum Limit CPUID Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable the maximum CPUID to enable or disable Use this item NT to install Windows “rebooting” when trying prevent the system from this item to 4.0. Active Processor Cores (All) Processor Active processor package. to enable in each the number of cores This item shows

Chapter 3 36 Use thisitem to show themodeofserialSATA configuration options. SATA Configuration Press toreturntheAdvancedMenupage. to beinstalled. Usetheseitems to configure eachdeviceontheSATA channel. This motherboard supportsfour SATA channels,eachchannelallows oneSATA device SATA Port1~4 (Empty) Use thisitem to selectSATA mode. SATA Mode(IDEMode) SATA Mode [IDE Mode] [IDE SATA Port2 SATA Port1 SATA Port2 SATA Port1 SATA Mode SATA Configuration Main

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Legacy USB Support All USB Devices USB Configuration Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press to return to the Advanced Menu All USB Devices (Enabled) or disable all USB devices. Use this item to enable Legacy USB Support (Enabled) legacy USB devices. Use this item to enable or disable support for USB Configuration USB of USB configuration. to show the information Use this item

Chapter 3 38 Use thisitemtoshowtheinformationofSuperIOconfiguration. SuperIOConfiguration Press toreturntheSuper IOConfigurationpage. Use thisitemtochangedevicesettings. Change Settings(Auto) This itemshowstheinformationof thedevicesettings. Device Settings(IO=3F8h;IRQ=4) This itemallowsyoutoenableordisableserialport. Serial Port(Enabled) Scroll tothisitemandpressviewthefollowingscreen: This itemshowstheinformationofsuperIOchip. Super IOChip(F71869) eieStig IO=3F8h;IRQ=4; Device Settings Serial Port Serial Port0Configuration Change Settings Serial Port0Configuration Main Parallel PortConfiguration Serial Port1Configuration Serial Port0Configutation Super IOChip Super IOConfiguration Main

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Change Settings Serial Port Device Settings IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; Serial Port 1 Configuration Press to return to the Super IO Configuration page. Press to return to the Super IO Configuration Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Device Settings (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3) Device Settings (IO=2F8h; settings. This item shows the information of the device Serial Port (Enabled) enable or disable serial port. This item allows you to screen: to view the following item and press Scroll to this

Chapter 3 40 Scroll tothisitemandpressviewthefollowingscreen: Press toreturntheAdvancedMenupage. Press toreturntheSuperIOConfigurationpage. This itemshowstheinformationofdevicemode. De Use thisitemtochangedevicesettings. Change Settings(Auto) This itemshowstheinformationofdevicesettings. Device Settings(IO=378h;IRQ=5) This itemallowsyoutoenableordisableparallelport. Parallel Port(Enabled) eieStig IO=378h;IRQ=5; Device Settings Parallel Port Parallel PortConfiguration Device Mode Change Settings Parallel PortConfiguration vic Main e Mode(St

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41 Chapter 3 :Select Screen :Select Screen :Select Item :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. System Agent (SA) Parameters System Agent (SA) F3:Optimized Defaults F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit F2:Previous Values F4:Save & Exit F1:General Help ESC:Exit F1:General Help ESC:Exit [256M] [Disabled] NM70-M USER MANUAL Tweak Boot Security Exit Tweak Tweak Boot Security Exit Boot Tweak Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C)

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IGD Multi-Monitor IGD MemoryDVMT/FIXED Memory [64M] System Agent Configuration IGD Multi-Monitor (Disabled) multi-monitor. devices) Graphics enables or disables IGD (Internal This item Press to return to the Chipset Menu page. IGD Memory (64M) memory. Graphics Device) of the IGD (Internal the information shows This item Memory (256M) DVMT/FIXED will reserve a fixed position of the When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver and graphics system to according memory, as graphics memory system requirements. the following screen: Scroll to this item and press and view Chipset Menu Chipset for the North Bridge to change the settings menu items allow you The chipset other system. Bridge chipset and chipset, South

Chapter 3 42 please refertochapter4.) chipset drivers,VGAandsounddrivers.(Ifyouwantknowthedetailinformation, Step 1.InsertECSdrivesDVDtorunAutosetuporbrowsetheinstallIntel ductivity. It isnotonlytoincreaselargerscreenviewingbutasloimprovingpersonalpro- running onasinglecomputersystemthroughusingmultipledisplaydevices. Multi-Monitor technologycanhelpyoutoincreasetheareaavailableforprograms Multi-Monitor technology devices underWindows7/8. one ortwoIntelintegratedGraphicsandPCI-Expressgraphics Please notethatMulti-Monitortechnologysupportsuptofourmonitors: Intel IntegratedGraphics NM70-M USERMANUAL PCI-Express Graphics 43 Chapter 3 :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device. F3:Optimized Defaults F2:Previous Values F4:Save & Exit F1:General Help ESC:Exit [256M] [Disabled] Tweak Boot Security Exit Tweak NM70-M USER MANUAL Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 2.15.1229. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends,

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System Agent Configuration IGD MemoryDVMT/FIXED Memory IGD Multi-Monitor [64M] Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In the following BIOS screen, please set Step 3. Enable IGD Multi-Monitor from BIOS. In IGD Multi-Monitor to [Enabled]. Step 2. Install all the drivers of PCI-Express graphic cards. Click the Browse CD item, the Browse cards. Click graphic of PCI-Express the drivers Install all Step 2. want to install(e.g NVIDIA Select the driver you the following screen. then appears double click it. v1.1)) and GS(Microsoft Corporation-WDDM GeForce 8400

Chapter 3 44 display “Multi-Monitortechnology”. 2.Select displaydevices,setthemultipledisplaysoptionandtoextenddestopfor and clicktheScreenResolution,thenappearsfollowingscreen. 1. EntertheControlPanelmenu,selectDisplayinAllItems Step 4.ChangetheappearanceofyourdisplaysunderWindows7/8. Control Panel Control Panel Multiple displays: Orientation: Resolution: Display: Display: This iscurrentlyyourmaindisplay. Multiple displays: Orientation: Resolution: Change theapprearanceofyourdisplays Change theapprearanceofyourdisplays What displaysettingsshouldIchoose? Make textandotheritemslargerorsmaller What displaysettingsshouldIchoose? Make textandotheritemslargerorsmaller ! Makethismymaindisplay You mustselect Apply beforemakingadditionalchanges. 1 1 All ControlPanelItems All ControlPanelItems Extend desktoptothisdisplay Landscape 1920 x1200(recommended) 1. DELLU2410 Extend desktoptothisdisplay Disconnect thisdisplay Landscape 1920 x1200(recommended) 3. DELLU2410 Disconnect thisdisplay NM70-M USERMANUAL 2 2 Display Display 3 3 Screen Resolution Screen Resolution Show thepathofsettinglocation OK OK 4 4 The typeofthedisplay Set themultipledisplays Cancel Cancel Display devices Advance settings Advance settings Detect Detect Identify Identify Search ControlPanel Search ControlPanel Apply Apply 45 Chapter 3 Apply Apply Search Control Panel Search Control Panel Identify Identify Detect Detect Advance settings Advance settings Cancel Cancel 4 3 4 OK OK Screen Resolution Screen Resolution 3 3 Display Display 2 2 NM70-M USER MANUAL Landscape Extend desktop to this display 4. AL1717 1920 x 1200 (recommended) 4. AL1717 1920 x 1200 (recommended) Landscape Disconnect this display All Control Panel Items All Control Panel Items All Control Panel 1 1 You must select Apply before making additional changes. select must You Make this my main display You must select Apply before making additional changes. Apply before making must select You Make this my main display ! !

Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should I choose? Change the apprearance of your displays Make text and other items larger or smaller Make text and other items larger What display settings should I choose? Change the apprearance of your displays Change the apprearance Multiple displays: Resolution: Orientation: Display: Resolution: Orientation: Multiple displays: Display:

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Chapter 3 46 This itemenablesordisablesAzaliaInternalHDMIcodec. Azalia InternalHDMIcodec(Enabled) This itemenablesordisablesAzaliaHDaudio. Azalia HDAudio(Enabled) status. This itemenablesyourcomputertoautomaticallyrestartorreturnitsoperating Restore ACPowerLoss(PowerOff) Scroll tothisitemandpressviewthefollowingscreen: PCHConfiguration Press toreturntheChipsetMenupage. This itemindicateswhetherthecasehasbeenopened. Chassis Opened(No) below indicatesthecurrentstatusofcase. This itemenablesordisablesthewarningifcaseisopenedup,and Case OpenWarning(Disabled) hsi pnd[No] Chassis Opened Case Open Azalia InternalHDMIcodec Azalia HDAudio Audio Configuration Restore ACPowerLoss PCH Configuration Main

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ME Configuration ME Management Engine Technology Configuration Technology Management Engine ME FW Version Press to return to the Chipset Menu page. ME FW Version (8.1.30.1350) ME FW Version FW version. This item shows the ME screen: to view the following item and press Scroll to this

Chapter 3 48 This item shows thetotal memory. Total Memory(2048MB(DDR3)) This item frequency. shows thememory Memory Frequency(1333MHz) This itemshowstheCPUspeed. Processor Speed(1100MHz) computer. This isdisplay-onlyfieldanddisplaystheinformationofCPUinstalledinyour Interference) generatedbythesystem. If youenablespreadspetrum,itcansignificantlyreducetheEMI(Electro-Magnetic Spread Spectrum(Enabled) installed inyoursystem. clock speedandsystembusaredeterminedbythekindofprocessoryouhave This pageenablesyoutosettheclockspeedandsystembusforyoursystem.The Tweak Menu Intel(R) Celeron(R)CPU847 When thisitemisenabled,BIOSwilldisabletheclocksignaloffreeDIMM/PCIslots. Auto DetectDIMM/PCIClk(Enabled) Memory Frequency 1333 MHz 1333 1100 MHz Total Memory Memory Frequency Processor Speed Intel(R) Celeron(R)[email protected] Spread Spectrum Auto DetectDIMM/PCIClk Tweak Main motherboard asstandard. *

Tweak * @ 1.10GHz 2048 MB(DDR3) [Enabled] [Enabled] BootSecurityExit ESC:Exit F1:GeneralHelp F4:Save&Exit F2:PreviousValues F3:OptimizedDefaults +/- :ChangeOpt. Enter :Select Auto DetectDIMM/PCIClock :Select Item :Select Screen 49 Chapter 3 NM70-M USER MANUAL Warning: of the system affect the reliability components can adversely Over-clocking can permanently Over-clocking errors into your system. and introduce that excess heat in components motherboard by generating damage the are the rated limits. run beyond

When end-users encounter failure after attempting over-clocking, please take the failure after attempting over-clocking, When end-users encounter from it. following steps to recover the computer. 1. Shut down boot the PC Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then 2. Press and hold the “Page up. PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 3. Two seconds after the by itself. setting to the default 4. The BIOS returns Fail-Safe Procedures for Over-clocking Fail-Safe Procedures

Chapter 3 50 This pageenablesyoutosetthekeyboardNumLockstate. Boot Menu These itemsshowthebootpriorities. Boot Option #1/2 /3 /4/5/6/7 This itemenablesyoutosetboot priorityforallbootdevices. Set BootPriority Use thisitemtoselectbootmode. Boot modeselect(LEGACY) Use thisitemtoenableordisablequietboot. Quiet Boot(Enabled) This itemenablesyoutoselectNumLockstate. Bootup NumLockState(On) required tolaunchactivebootoption.HasnoeffectforBBSoptions. This itemenablesordisablesbootwithinitializationofaminimal setofdevice Fast Boot(Disabled) Use thisitemtoenableordisabletheStorageOpROM. Launch StorageOpROM(Enabled) The itemenablesordisableslaunchPXEOptionROM. Launch PXEOpROM(Disabled) This itemisusedtoselecttheoperationsystem. Operation SystemSelect(Windows7orotherOS) This itemshowstheinformationofBootConfiguration. Boot Configuration otmd eet[LEGACY] Boot Option#7 Boot Option#6 [Disabled] Boot Option#5 Boot Option#4 Boot Option#3 Boot Option#2 Boot Option#1 Set BootPriority [Disabled] Boot modeselect Quiet Boot [Windows7orothreOS] Bootup NumLock Fast Boot Launch StorageOpROM Launch PXEOpROM Operating systemselect Boot Configuration Main

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Secure Boot Secure Boot Administrator Password System Mode state Administrator Password Status Administrator Password Status User Password

Administrator Password Status (Not Install) Administrator Password password installed or not. This item shows administrator User Password Status (Not Install) This item shows user password installed or not. System Mode state (Setup) This item shows system mode setup or not. Secure Boot state (Disabled) secure boot state. This item allows you to enable or disable the Secure Boot (Disabled) runs in it is possible only if system the secure boot flow, control This item is used to User Mode. Security Menu Security and user password. administrator password you to set setup This page enables

Chapter 3 52 changes. This pageenablesyoutoexitsystemsetupaftersavingorwithoutthe Exit Menu Use thisitemtoselectthebootdevice. Boot Override This itemenablesyoutorestoretheuserdefaults. Restore UserDefaults This itemenablesyoutosavethechangesthathavemadeas user defaults. Save asUserDefaults This itemenablesyoutorestorethesystemdefaults. Restore Defaults This itemenablesyoutodiscardanychangesthathavemade. Discard Changes This itemenablesyoutosavethechangesthathavemade. Save Changes This itemenablesyoutosavetheoptionsthathavemade. Save Options This itemenablesyoutoresetsystemsetupwithoutsavinganychanges. Discard ChangesandReset This itemenablesyoutoexitsystemsetupwithoutsavinganychanges. Discard ChangesandExit This itemenablesyoutoresetsystemsetupaftersavingthechanges. Save ChangesandReset Boot Override Restore UserDefaults Save asUserDefaults Restore Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Save Options Discard ChangesandReset Discard ChangesandExit Save ChangesandReset Main

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This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter supplied with the motherboard. Updating the BIOS Updating the from this motherboard BIOS for updated and install can download You new peripherals, improve- provides support for Website. New BIOS manufacturer’s BIOS as follows: known bugs. Install new or fixes for ments in performance,

Chapter 3 54 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8 The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit.

Information: Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup window.

Browse CD: Open Windows Explorer and show the contents Chapter 4 of the support disk. Click the “Setup” Click the “ Utilities” button to select and button to select and run the software install ECS Intelligent installation program. Utility.

Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: 1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 55 2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Chapter 4

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 56 Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation.

Manual Installation Chapter 4 If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder. If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system. ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) (Optional) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently.

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 57 eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

eBLU ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. Chapter 4

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

eSF eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature. It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 58 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information: http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0 a) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 1. Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse. Leave only the motherboard, CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the wall socket & the switch on the Power Supply Unit (PSU) is turned “ on “ as well. Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running.

2. Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case. This is to prevent damage from short circuit.

3. Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard.

4. For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent. A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit. b) Power is on, fans are running but there is no display 1. Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC. Chapter 5 2. Check the VGA adapter card (if applicable) is inserted properly.

3. Listen for beep sounds. If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected. a. continuous 3 short beeps: memory not detected b. 1 long beep and 8 short beeps: VGA not detected c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Apply the thermal grease onto the CPU heatsink & ensure the CPU fan is well-connected with the CPU heatsink. Check if the CPU fan is working properly while the system is running.

2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan.

NM70-M USER MANUAL 59 Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure. 1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup.

2. Check the CPU cooler fan for dust. Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor. Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary.

3. Remove the hard drive, optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these components may be at fault.

4. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component. Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information.

Maintenance and care tips Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and

Chapter 5 maintenance. Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can.

1. Keep your computer in a well ventilated area. Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow.

2. Keep your computer in a cool dry place. Avoid dusty areas, direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content.

3. Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair.

4. In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity.

5. Add more memory to your computer if possible. This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span.

6. If possible, ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet. This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices.

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