ECS HDC-I User Manual
Preface
Copyright
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specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
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 governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing 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
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
Provides basic trouble shooting tips
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motherboard components.
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Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................5
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers.................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Installing Hardware........................................................................10
Installing Memory Modules...............................................10
Expansion Slots..................................................................11
Connecting Optional Devices.............................................13
Installing a SATA Hard Drive..............................16
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................17
Connecting Case Components.....................................................18
Front Panel Header..............................................................20
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Chapter 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility ................................................................ 21
The Standard Configuration..............................................21
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................21
Resetting the Default CMOS V alues....................................22
Using BIOS......................................................................................22
BIOS Navigation Keys.......................................................23
Main Menu........................................................................23
Advanced Menu..................................................................24
Chipset Menu......................................................................33
Frequency/Voltage Contr ol Menu........................................35
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Boot Menu.........................................................................36
Security Menu....................................................................37
Save & Exit Menu..............................................................38
Updating the BIOS..............................................................40
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 41
About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM..................................41
Auto-installing under Windows XP/V ista/7................................41
Running Setup....................................................................42
Manual Installation.........................................................................44
Utility Software Reference..............................................................44
Chapter 5
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T r ouble Shooting 45
Start up problems during assembly...............................................45
Start up problems after prolong use.............................................46
Maintenance and care tips.............................................................46
Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart................................................47
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the HDC-I motherboard. This is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard with onboard FT1 CPU for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on AMD Hudson M1 FCH Chipset for best desktop
platform solution. Hudson M1 FCH is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance. This motherboard supports up to 8GB of system memory with single channel
DDR3 1066/800 MHz. High resolution graphics via one PCI Express X16 slot,
intended for Graphics Interface. One Mini PCI Express X1 slot is also supported. It
implements an EHCI compliant interface that provides ten USB 2.0 ports (six USB
2.0 ports at the rear panenl and two USB 2.0 headers supporting additional four USB
2.0 ports). It also implements extra USB 3.0 chip which provides two USB 3.0 ports
at the rear I/O with blue connectors. This motherboard integrates a Serial ATA host
controller, supporting four SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s
each.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one DVI port, one eSATA port, one VGA port, six USB 2.0 ports, two USB
3.0 ports, one Bluetooth, one HDMI port, one LAN port, one SPDIFO port and
audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out.
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
This motherboard uses onboard AMD FT1 CPU that carries the following features:
• The onboard AMD FT1 processor combines the central processing unit
(CPU) with the graphics processing unit (CPU) in a single-chip Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) package.
• The APU connects to the Fusion Controller Hub (FCH) through the Unified Media Interface (UMI) to provide connections to the different system devices.
Chipset
The AMD Hudson M1 FCH chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and
performance.
• Supports one PCI Express X16 slot (running at x4 mode)
• Supports one Mini PCI Express X1 slot
• Integrated SATA 6.0 Gb/s Host Controller
• Ten USB 2.0 ports supported
• Supports Unified Media interface(UMI), SMBus controller, and High Definition Audio
• Supports Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
• Enhanced DMA Controller, power management, hardware monitoring,
interrupt controller, and clock function.
Memory
• Supports DDR3 1066/800 SDRAM with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM sockets support up to 8 GB
Onboard LAN(Optional)
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver
• Integrated Switching Regulator
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
• Supports PCI ExpressTM 1.1
• Integrated 10/100 transceiver
• Integrated Linear Regulator
• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Audio
This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets:
• 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
• Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program (WLP) Require
ments
• Power support: Digital: 3.3 V; Analog: 5.0V
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Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express X16 slot (running at x4 mode) for Graphics Interface
• One Mini PCI Express X1 slot (with optional wireless card)
• Four 7-pin SATA connectors
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• One SPDIFO port
• One Bluetooth
• One DVI port
• One VGA port
• SIX USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports
• One LAN port
• One eSATA port
• One HDMI port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
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1.Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2.Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the ambiance between 0 and 50°C.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
• Onboard AMD FT1 Processor
• AMD Hudson M1 chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB
• Supports DDR3 1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM
• 1 x PCI Express X16 slot (running at x4 mode)
• 1 x Mini PCI Express X1 slot (with optional wireless card)
• Supported by AMD Hudson M1 chipset
• 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s devices
• VT1708B
• AR8151 Gigalan (Co-lay 10/100 AR8152)
• One SPDIFO port
• One Bluetooth
• One DVI port
• One VGA port
• SIX USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports
• One LAN port
• One eSATA port
• One HDMI port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 4 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x Clear CMOS header
• 1 x Front panel header
• 1 x Front panel audio header
• CPU FAN/SYS FAN connectors
• 1 x Speaker header
• 1 x CASE Open header
• 1 x LVDS header (Optional)
System BIOS
Form Factor • Mini-ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm
• AMI BIOS with 16Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Supports Plug and Play, ACPI & DMI, S1/STR(S3)/STD(S4),
Hardware monitor, Over-Clocking, Dual Dispaly
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F11 hot key for boot up devices option
Introducing the Motherboard
Motherboard Components
Table of Motherboard Components
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LABEL COMPONENTS
1. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
2. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
3. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
4. SPK External speaker header
5. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors
6. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 header (F_USB1 supports EZ charger)
7. PCIE16X PCI Express x16 slot (running at x4 mode)
8. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
9. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
10. CASE CASE open header
11. MINIPCIE Mini PCI Express x1 slot (with optional wireless card)
12. SYS_FAN System cooling fan connector
13. LVDS LVDS header (Optional)
14. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies
with the specifications for the Mini ITX system case. First, some features on the
motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the
features required. Secondly, this motherboard supports four enhanced SATA drives.
Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend
to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the
motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a case
that accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in
a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond
the holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets
and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion
slots on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper
caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.
When the jumper cap is placed on both
pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper
cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper.
Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS
Type
3-pin
Description Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
Clear CMOS
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn off the system.
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CLR_CMOS
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To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”
and then “Save and Exit Setup”.
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Installing Hardware
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin
DDR3 1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 800 400 MHz
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. The total memory
capacity is up to 8 GB.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging
until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the
modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal
parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with
notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the
notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
* For reference only
Installing the Motherboard
Expansion Slots
Installing Add-on Cards
The slot on this motherboard is designed to hold expansion card and connect it to the
system bus. Expansion slot is a mean of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s
features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the
motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part
of the basic system.
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PCIE16X Slot
MINIPCIE Slot
The PCI Express x16 slot with x4 bandwith is fully compliant to
the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.
The Mini PCI Express x1 slot is for extending usage, such as wireless card or TV card.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the
card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to
manually configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the
slot you are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot.
Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
* For reference only
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
Follow these instructions to install a wireless card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case, and insert the wireless
card into the MINIPCIE slot rightwards, then tighten the two screws
(Please refer to Picture 1).
2 Press the metal connector of the cable into the connector on the wire-
less card. Ensure that the metal connector is correctly seated (Please
refer to Picture 2).
3 Make the other end of the cable (with a gold screw) through the upper
hole of the bracket, and tighten the antenna on to the gold screw after
installing a metal gasket on the screw (Please refer to Picture 3).
Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3
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