ECS NM70-M, NM70-I2 User manual User Manual
NM70-M USER MANUAL
Preface
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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.
H
page 1
Describes installation of
motherboard components.
H
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H
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H
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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
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 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Pakage Contents............................................................................1
Specifications................................................................................2
Motherboard Components..........................................................4
I/O Ports..............................................................................................6
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
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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
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the NM70-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high
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.
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
Package Contents
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.
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CPU
Specifications
• Intel® NM70 ChipsetChipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket supports up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
• 2 x PCI Express x1 slots
• Supported by Intel® NM70 Express Chipset
- 3 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device
Expansion
Slots
Storage
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse connectors
• 1 x HDMI port (DVI port optional)
• 1 x D-sub (VGA) port
• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x COM port (optional)
• 1 x Audio port (1 x line-in, 1 x line-out, 1 x Microphone)
Rear Panel I/O
LAN • Realtek 8111G Gigabit LAN (Co-lay with Realtek 8106 10/100
LAN)
• VIA VT1705
- 6 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
Audio
• Onboard Intel
®
Celeron ICP1037U/847/807 or other
Processors
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector
• 1 x 3-pin CPU_FAN connector
• 1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports
• 3 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x SATA 6Gb/s connector
• 1 x Case open header
• 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
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
• Micro ATX Size, 210mm x 170mm
• 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
- 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)
• Supports eBLU
*/eDLU/eSF*
AP Support
Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
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Motherboard Components
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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
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
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I/O Ports (Optional)
1. PS/2 Mouse (green)
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. VGA Port
Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
3. COM1 Port (optional)
Use the COM1 port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.
4. USB 2.0 Ports
Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices.
5. LAN Port
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
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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.
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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Memo
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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 Micro ATX form factor of 210 x 170 mm. Choose a chassis
that accommodates this form 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
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”.
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 two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz.
• Do not remove any memory module from its anstac packaging unl
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 at least one module in any of the two slots. Total memory
capacity is 16 GB.
• Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
2-4. Installing Hardware
A. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
B. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down unl it
seats cor rectly. Check that the cutouts on th e D IMM module e dge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
C. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
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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.
PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install external PCI Express
graphics cards that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0.
The PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 2.0.
PCIE1~2 Slots
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Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot
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 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 an add-on card:
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot
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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
1 SATA1~4 6 F_AUD IO
2SPDIFO7 LDC
3ME_UNLOCK 8 COM2
4CASE9 LPT
5F_USB1~2—— ——
SATA 1 connector supports the Serial ATA 6Gb/s device, SATA2~4 connectors are used
to support the Serial ATA 3Gb/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.
1. SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors
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2. SPDIFO: SPDIF Out Header
This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)
output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector.
3. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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The motherboard has two USB 2.0 headers supporting four USB 2.0 ports.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you
have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.0 connector to connect the front-mounted
ports to the motherboard.
5. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 Headers
Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
4. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis
equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
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