ECS LIVA CORE User Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without
notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties
with respect to the contents hereof and 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.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and
software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all
rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material
contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
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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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Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of
safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure
your safety, it is important that you read the following safety
instructions.
Setting up your system
• Read and follow all instructions in the documentation
before you operate your system.
• Do not use this product near water or a heated source
such as a radiator.
• Set up the system on a stable surface.
• Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block
or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty of
space around the system for ventilation. Never insert
objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
• Use this product in environments with ambient
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.
• If you use an extension cord, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed its ampere rating.
Attention during use
• Do not step on the power cord or let anything rest on
top of it.
• Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system.
• When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of
electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power,
modem, and network cables from the power outlets
before cleaning the system.
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• If you encounter the following technical problems with
the product, unplug the power cord and contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not function properly even if you
follow the operating instructions.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is
damaged.
• The system performance changes.
The warranty does not apply to products that have been
disassembled by users.
Safety cautions and warnings
CAUTION:
Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT.
Optical Drive Safety Information
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam
or view directly with optical instructions.
WARNING:
Makeing adjustments or performing procedures other
than those specified in the user’s manual may result in
hazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemble
the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive
serviced only by an authorized service provider.
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Product disposal notice
IMPORTANT:
Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)
CAUTION:
This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that
the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should
not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Product disposal notice
1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads or
in an unstable position.
2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic
fields as magnetic interference may affect the
performance of the product.
3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct
sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.
4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede
the airflow in any way.
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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.
The manual consists of the following:
Describes features of the
PC.
page 1
page 9
Introducing the PC
Provides information on
using the BIOS Setup
Utility.
About the Manual
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Using BIOS
Describes the
motherboard software.
Chapter 3
Using the Motherboard Software
page 39
Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
page 51
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introducing the PC 1
Introduction....................................................1
Specifications..................................................2
Front and Rear I/O............................................4
Motherboard Components..............................6
Header Pin Definition ....................................8
Chapter 1 1
Chapter 2 9
Using BIOS 9
About the Setup Utility....................................9
The Standard Configuration....................10
Entering the Setup Utility.........................10
Resetting the Default CMOS Value..........11
Using BIOS.....................................................12
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................13
Main Menu............................................14
Advanced Menu......................................15
Chipset Menu..........................................25
Tweak Menu...........................................29
Security Menu........................................30
Boot Menu.............................................31
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Chapter 3 39
Using the Motherboard Software 39
Installing the Windows OS.............................39
Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1.
...........................................................................40
Running Setup........................................41
Manual Installation.......................................44
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ
Utility).............................................................44
Windows 8.1 OS Recovery.............................46
Chapter 4 51
Troubleshooting 51
Troubleshooting and problem solution........51
Exit Menu...............................................35
Updating the BIOS..................................37
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the PC
Introduction
Thank you for choosing LIVA CORE Mini PC featuring BDWY-MINI of
great performance and with stylish and flexible design.
This mini PC is based on Intel
®
Broadwell-Y platform. This latest
Core-M processor is a multi-core system-on-a-chip (SoC) that
integrates the next generation Intel® processor core, graphics,
memory, and I/O interfaces into one solution. Two M.2 slots are for
extending usage. It implements three USB 3.0 ports at the front
panel, and the yellow USB 3.0 port supports EZ Charger function,
and one USB 3.0 port at the rear panel.
It supports DDR3L up to 4 GB
single channel soldered down memory
. It also can add additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB Flash Drive.
The system is equipped with a set of I/O ports at the rear panel,
including one DC_IN port (19V), one USB 3.0 port, two HDMI ports,
one RJ45 LAN connector, one Audio combo jack.
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CPU/Chipset
• 4GB DDR3L
- Single channel DDR3L soldered down
memory
- Supports DDR3L 1600 MHz SDRAM
Memory
• 2 x M.2 slots
(One supports Wireless card, the other
supports 2242/2280 SSD card)
• Addional storage from M.2 SSD and USB
Flash Drive
Expansion
Storage
• Intel Broadwell-Y SoC
Specificaons
Note:
ID design and specificaon may vary, please refer
to actual goods you purchase.
Slots
• Realtek ALC283
- 2 Channel High Definion Audio Codec
- 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic
(combo) supports for jack detecon
Audio
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• 1 x DC_IN port (19V only)
• 1 x USB 3.0 port
• 2 x HDMI ports
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 1 x Audio combo jack
Rear Panel I/O
LAN
• Realtek RTL8111H 32P Gigabit LAN
- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
• 3 x Front USB 3.0 ports (The yellow port
supports EZ Charger function)
• 1 x Micro SD Card Reader
• 1 x Power button
• 1 x 2-pin battery connector
• 1 x 3-pin System Cooling Fan connector
• 1 x 4-pin Digital Microphone connector
• 2 x M.2 slots
• 1 x 3-pin LED-H1 connector
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
System BIOS
OS Support • Windows 7/8.1/10/Linux
• Supports eBLU*1/eDLU/Cyberlink Media
Suite*2/Norton Anti Virus*2/Muzee*2/
Magix*2/EZ Charger
AP Support
Note: *1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
*2Free bundle software including ECS DVD:
Cyberlink Media Suite/Norton Anti Virus/
Muzee/Magix.
• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
• Support Plug and Play, ACPI & DMI, STR (S3)/
STD(S4)
• Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
• F7 hot key for boot up devices option
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WARNING:
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with
overclocking, including adjusng the seng in the BIOS, or
using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may
affect your system stability, or even case damage to the
components and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for
possible damage casesd by overclocking.
Front and Rear I/O
1. Power Buon
Use this buon to power on/off the
system.
Note:
ID design and specificaon may vary, please refer
to actual goods you purchase.
2. Micro SD Care Reader
You can insert the memory card to the
bulid-in card reader.
Power Adapter
-19V/ 65W DC
Adapter
Dimension
• 136 x 84 x 38mm
• FSP065-10AABA
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Connect the DC_IN port to the power
adapter.
You can connect the display device to
the HDMI port.
5. 19V DC_IN Port
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port
for Network connecng.
7. LAN Port
8. Combo Audio Jack
(Line out & Mic in)
Connect a microphone or speaker to
the combo jack.
6. HDMI Ports*
Connect your USB 3.0 devices to these
ports and enjoy EZ charger by the
yellow port at the right-hand sied.
3. USB 3.0 Ports
Note: *The HDMI1 port is 1.4, and the HDMI2 port
is 1.4A.
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Motherboard Components
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Chapter 1
Table of Motherboard Components
BT (Baery)
SYS_FAN
DMIC
Header Pin Definion
LABEL COMPONENTS
1. SoC
Intel
®
Broadwell-Y SoC
2. USB3_1~3 Front USB 3.0 ports (USB3_3 port supports EZ Charger funcon)
3. MICRO_SD Micro SD Card Reader
4. PWR_BTN Power On/Off buon
5. BT1 Baery connector
6. SYS_FAN 3-pin System cooling fan connector
7. Memory 1~4 Single channel DDR3L soldered down memory
8. DMIC 4-pin Digital microphone connector
9. M.2 Slots M.2 support wireless card and SSD card
10. LED_H1
LED light for indecang th
e system under power on or suspend status
(white light for power on and blinking orange light for suspend)
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility
The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS
with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the
motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring
the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the
system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set
system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backedup CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned
off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured
with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer
performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand
the Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
• Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power Management features
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Chapter 2
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility.
However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need
to make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are
prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management
configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes
to the Security Setup
Press DEL to enter SETUP
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test
(POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed
by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following
message appears:
Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility.
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Reseng the Default CMOS Values
When powering on for the first me, the POST screen may show a
“CMOS Setngs Wrong” message. This standard message will appear
following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You
simply need to Load Default Sengs and Save it to reset the default
CMOS values.
Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories,
etc. may also trigger this message.
Choose the system
default language
BIOS Information
System Language [English]
System Date [Thu 05/14/2015]
System Time [00:00:54]
:Select Screen
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit
+/- : Change Opt.
Enter : Select
:Select Item
Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit
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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main
menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are
available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected.
Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing
<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify
that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog
boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
) lead to submenus that
enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor
arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most
conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest
users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take
no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the
BIOS settings.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu
items are denoted by a triangle
.
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