ECS NM70-I3 User Manual

NM70-I3 USER MANUAL

Preface

Copyright

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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.

Version 2.0

Disclaimer

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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.

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.

• 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.

The manual consists of the following:

Describes features of the
motherboard.

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Describes installation of
motherboard components.

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Installing the Motherboard

Introducing the Motherboard

Provides information on us­ing the BIOS Setup Utility.

Describes the motherboard
software.

Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance char­acteristics of information technology equipment

EN 55022

EN 61000-3-2

Disturbances in supply systems caused

EN 61000-3-3

Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appli­ances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”

EN 55024

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics­Limits and methods of measurement

EN 60950

Safety for information technology equipment including electri­cal business equipment

CE marking

About the Manual

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This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:

Chapter 4

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Using BIOS

Using the Motherboard Software

Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting

Provides basic trouble shoot­ing tips.

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Chapter 2 7

Installing the Motherboard 7

Safety Precautions.............................................................................7

Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis......................................7

Checking Jumper Settings...........................................................8

Installing Hardware...................................................................

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Installing Memory Modules....................................................11

Installing Add-on Cards...........................................................12

Connecting Optional Devices..................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/SATA Hard Drive....23

Connecting Case Components................................................24

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 3 29

Using BIOS 29

About the Setup Utility........................ .......................................29

The Standard Configuration......................... ...........................29

Entering the Setup Utility........................................................29

Resetting the Default CMOS Values.....................................30

Using BIOS........................................................................................30

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................................................31

Main Menu.............................................................................32

Advanced Menu......................................................................33

Chipset Menu..........................................................................54

Tweak Menu...........................................................................57

Boot Menu..............................................................................58

Security Menu.........................................................................59

Exit Menu................................................................................60

Updating the BIOS...................................................................61

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Chapter 4 63

Using the Motherboard Software 63

Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/8.1....................................63

Running Setup.........................................................................63

Manual Installation..........................................................................65

Chapter 5 67

Trouble Shooting 67

Start up problems during assembly..............................................67

Start up problems after prolong use............................................68

Maintenance and care tips..............................................................68

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart...................................................69

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the NM70-I3 motherboard. This motherboard is a high per­formance, enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel

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1037U or other

Processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on Intel

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PCH NM70 Express Chipset for best desktop
platform solution. It supports up to 8 GB of system memory with single channel DDR3
SO-DIMM 1600/1333/1066 MHz. One PCI slot and one mini PCI Express slot are for
extending usage.

It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant interface that
provides seven USB 2.0 ports (four USB 2.0 ports at the rear panel and one 10-pin USB

2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports and one 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one
USB 2.0 port).

The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel,
including one audio jack for line-out, two RJ45 LAN connectors, four USB 2.0 ports,
one HDMI port, one COM port.

In addition, this motherboard supports one SATA 3Gb/s connector and one SATA 6Gb/
s connector for expansion.

Your motherboard package ships with the following items:

Package Contents

NM70-I3 Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables

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

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CPU

Specifications

• Intel® PCH NM70 ChipsetChipset

• Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture

• 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB

• Supports DDR3 SO-DIMM 1600/1333/1066 MHz

Memory

• 1 x PCI slot

• 1 x miniPCIE slot (supports WIFI/BT/mSATA)

• Supported by Intel

®

PCH NM70 Express Chipset

- 1 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices

- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device

Expansion
Slots

Storage

• 1 x Audio jack for line-out

• 2 x RJ45 LAN connectors

• 4 x USB 2.0 ports

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x COM port

Rear Panel I/O

LAN • Realtek RTL8111G+Intel WG82579V

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

- wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• Realtek ALC662-VD0-GR 48P

- 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

- Compliant with HD audio specification

Audio

• Onboard Intel

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1037U or other Processors

• 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector

• 1 x 2-pin ATX Power connector (optional)

• 1 x 4-pin CPU_FAN connector

• 1 x 4-pin SYS_FAN connector

• 1 x 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports

-1 x 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device

• 1 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connector

• 1 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connector

• 1 x Front Panel switch/LED header

• 1 x Front Panel audio header

• 1 x Clear CMOS jumper

• 1 x Buzzer

• 1 x Battery header

• 2 x JCOM connectors (supports additional eight COM ports)

• 1 x LPT header

• 1 x COM header

• 1 x General Purpose Input/Output header

• 1 x ME_UNLOCK header

• 1 x Analog audio input connector (CD_IN)

• 1 x ODD Power connector

• 1 x HDD Power connector

• 1 x SPK_L connector

• 1 x SPK_R connector

• 1 x LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)

Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.

Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.

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Chapter 1

System BIOS

Form Factor

• Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm

• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

- Supports Plug and Play

- Supports ACPI & DMI

- Supports STR (S3) /STD (S4)

- Supports Hardware monitor

• Supports Norton Anti Virus/Cyberlink Media Suite/MuzeeBundled

Software
Support

Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers

• 1 x LCD power (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x LCD panel select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x Backlight power (For All-In-One Specification)

• 1 x PS_HD Connector

• 1 x VGA header

• 1 x AC_PWR jumper

• 1 x MONO jumper

- Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS

- F7 hot key for boot up devices option

- Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)

- Supports Dual Display

- Supports GUI BIOS

- Supports Multi-Language

- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)

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Motherboard Components

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Chapter 1

Table of Motherboard Components

17. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only

18. BZ Buzzer

19. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

20. SPK_R & L Speaker header

21. PCI 32-bit add-on card slot

22. MONO MONO jumper

23. CD_H Analog audio input connector

24. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header

25. CPU_FAN 4-pin CPU cooling fan connector

26. F_USB2 5-pin USB 2.0 header supports one USB 2.0 device

27. F_USB1 10-pin USB 2.0 header supports two USB 2.0 ports

28. VGA _HEADER VGA header

29. LVDS LVDS connector (For All-In-One Specification)

30. LCD_PWR LCD power jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

31. BLPWR Backlight power (For All-In-One Specification)

32. LVDSPWR LVDS power (For All-In-One Specification)

33. BT header 2-pin Battery Header

34. ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector

35. ATX_PWR 2-pin ATX power connector (optional)

LABEL COMPONENTS

1. CPU Onboard Intel® 1037U or other Processors

2. SYS_FAN 4-pin system cooling fan connector

3. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header

4. COM 2 Onboard serial port header

5. SO_DIMM 1 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM

6. JCOM7-10 JCOM connector (supports additional four COM ports)

7. SATA2 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connector

8. SATA1 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector

9. ODD PWR ODD power connector

10. HDD PWR HDD power connector

11. JCOM3-6 JCOM connector (supports additional four COM ports)

12. PCIE PCI Express slot (full card slot,support mini-PCIE/mSATA)

13. AC_PWR AC power jumper

14. PS_HD PS_HD connector

15. LPT Printer header

16. GPIO General purpose Input/Output header

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I/O Ports

2. HDMI Port

Connect display device to the HDMI port.

3. USB 2.0 Ports

Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.

4. LAN Ports

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.

LAN LED Status Description

OFF No data
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link

Activity LED

Link LED

Link LED

LAN Port

5. Line-out (lime)
It is used to connect to speakers or headphones.

1. COM1 Port (blue)
Use the COM1 port to connect the serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.

Pin Define Pin Define

1DCDN6DSRN

2SINN7RTSN

3 SOUTN 8 CTSN

4DTRN9 RIN

5GND

COM1 RS232 Pin Define

COM1 RS422 Pin Define

Pin Define Pin Define

1 RS422 TX(B) 6 N/A

2 RS422 TX(A) 7 N/A

3 RS422 RX(A) 8 N/A

4 RS422 RX(B) 9 N/A

5N/A

COM1 RS485 Pin Define

Pin Define Pin Define

1 RS485 D-(B) 6 N/A

2 RS485 D+(A) 7 N/A

3N/A8N/A

4N/A9N/A

5N/A

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Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Safety Precautions

2-2. Installing the motherboard in a Chassis

This motherboard carries a Mini ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this from factor. Make sure that the I/O template in the chassis
matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard. Most system
chassis have mounting brackets installed in the chassis, which corresponds to the
holes in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.

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.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power
outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware
components.

Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the
motherboard.

No. Components No. Components

1AC_PWR4 BLPWR

2MONO5LCD_PWR

3CLR_CMOS~~ ~~

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1. AC_PWR: AC power jumper

2. MONO: MONO jumper

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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”.

3. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS jumper

4 & 5. BLPWR : Backlight power select jumper (For All-In-One Specification)&
LCD_PWR: LCD power jumper (For All-In-One Specification)

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.

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2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules

• This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support
one 204-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066.

• 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.

• You must install one module in the slot. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.

Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

2-4. Installing Hardware

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2-4-2. Installing Add-on Cards

The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means 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.

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.

This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot. PCI
stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus
standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a
supplement of the older ISA bus standard. The PCI slots on this
board are PCI V3.0.

PCI Slot

PCIE Slot The mini PCIE (full-card) supports SATA signal, USB signal and PCIe

signal for extending usage of mSATA card, BT and Wifi.

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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.

1. 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.

2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards.

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:

Install the VGA Card in the PCI slot

Follow these instructions to install a mSATA card :

1 Insert a Mini SATA (mSATA) card into the PCIE1 Slot.

2 Lower the handle and tighten the screws.

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2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:

No. Components No. Components

1COM28CD_H

2JCOM3-6 & 7-109 F_AUDIO

3SATA1~2 10F_USB2

4 PS_HD 11 F_USB1

5LPT12VGA_HEADER

6GPIO13LVDS

7 ME_UNLOC K ~~ ~~

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1. COM2: Onboard serial port header

Connect serial port extension brackets to these headers to add serial ports to your
system.

2. JCOM7-10/JCOM3-6: JCOM connectors (support additional eight COM ports)

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SATA1 connector is used to support the Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s device, SATA2 connector is
used to support the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier
PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But main­tains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.

3. SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors

4. PS_HD

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This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.

5. LPT: Onboard parallel port header

6. GPIO: General purpose Input/Output Header

GPIOBASE: 0x500

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8. CD_H: Analog audio input connector

7. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header

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If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Disabled Front Panel
Detect

”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel

Detect

” .

AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to sup­port AC97 Audio mode.

* For reference only

The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi­crophone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by
default. If you want connect an AC

’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers,

please set as below picture.

9. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header