NM70-I2
Preface
Copyright
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
the author.
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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.
This device is in conformity with the following EC/EMC directives:
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024
EN 60950
CE marking
Limits and methods of mesurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
Disturbances in supply systems caused
Disturbances in supply systems caused by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Voltage fluctuations”
Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristicsLimits and methods of measurement
Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment
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
motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Trouble Shooting
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.
Describes the motherboard
software.
Provides basic trouble shooting tips.
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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
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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
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the NM70-I2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel® Celeron
ICP847/807 or other Processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
®
This motherboard is based on Intel
platform solution. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory with Dual channel DDR3
1333/1066 MHz. One PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully
compliant to PCI Express 2.0 standard.
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.
NM70 Express Chipset for best desktop
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
NM70-I2 Motherboard
User Manual
DVD
I/O Shield
2 SATA Cables
Chapter 1
Accessories may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.
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Specifications
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
Audio
LAN • Realtek 8111E-VL Gigabit LAN (Co-lay with Realtek 8105E-VL
Rear Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors &
Headers
System BIOS
• Onboard Intel
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list.
• Intel® NM70 Chipset
• Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM socket supports up to 16 GB
• Supports DDR3 1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
• Supported by Intel
- 3 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices
- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device
• VIA VT1705
- 6 Channel High Definition Audio Codec
- Compliant with HD audio specification
10/100 LAN)
• 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)
• 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 Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1 x Serial 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
• 1 x LPT header
• 1 x COM header
• 1 x SPDIF Out header
• 1 x Me Unlock header
• AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM
- Supports Plug and Play
- Supports ACPI & DMI
- Supports S1 /STR (S3) /STD (S4)
- Supports Hardware monitor
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Celeron ICP847/807 or other Processors
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- 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
- Supports Multi-Language
- Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
AP Support
Form Factor • Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm
• Supports eBLU*/eDLU
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 ICP847/807 or other Processors
2. BZ Buzzer (optional)
3. SYS_FAN 3-pin system cooling fan connector
4. CPU_FAN 3-pin CPU cooling fan connector
5. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots
6. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
7. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header
8. SPDIFO SPDIF out header
9. CASE Case open header
10. ME_UNLOCK ME unlock header-for factory use only
11. SATA2~4 Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors
12. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 headers
13. SATA1 Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector
14. PCIEX16 PCI Express slot for Graphics Interface
15. F_AUDIO Front panel audio header
16. LDC Debug card header
17. COM2 Onboard serial port header
18. LPT Onboard paral lel port header
19. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
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LAN LED Status Description
Activity LED
Link LED
Link LED
LAN Port
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.
OFF No da ta
Orange blinking Active
OFF No link
Green Link
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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
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.
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 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.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
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2-3. Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Chapter 2
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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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules
• This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support
two 240-pin DDR3 1333/1066 MHz.
• 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 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.
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 until it
seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
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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
Chapter 2
that are not part of the basic system.
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.
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 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.
Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card:
Chapter 2
Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot
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2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices
No. Components No. Components
1SPDIFO6F_AUDIO
2CASE7LDC
3ME_UNLOCK 8 COM2
4 SATA1 ~4 9 LP T
5F_USB1~2—— ——
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional
devices:
Chapter 2
1. 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.
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2. 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.
3. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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4. SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors
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.
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5. F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers
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.
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Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hangup.
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