Preface
Copyright
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Disclaimer
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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.
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:
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Preface |
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Chapter 1 |
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Introducing the Motherboard |
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Introduction................................................................................... |
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Pakage Contents............................................................................ |
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Specifications................................................................................ |
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Motherboard Components.......................................................... |
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I/O Ports.............................................................................................. |
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Installing the Motherboard |
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Safety Precautions............................................................................. |
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Installing the Motherboard in a Chassis...................................... |
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Checking Jumper Settings........................................................... |
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Installing Hardware................................................................... |
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Installing Memory Modules.................................................... |
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Installing Add-on Cards........................................................... |
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Connecting Optional Devices.................................................. |
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Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................... |
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Connecting Case Components................................................ |
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Using BIOS |
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About the Setup Utility........................ ....................................... |
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The Standard Configuration......................... ........................... |
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Entering the Setup Utility........................................................ |
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Resetting the Default CMOS Values..................................... |
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Using BIOS........................................................................................ |
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BIOS Navigation Keys.............................................................. |
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Main Menu............................................................................. |
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Advanced Menu...................................................................... |
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Chipset Menu.......................................................................... |
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Tweak Menu........................................................................... |
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Boot Menu.............................................................................. |
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Security Menu......................................................................... |
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Exit Menu................................................................................ |
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Updating the BIOS................................................................... |
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Using the Motherboard Software |
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Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........................................ |
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Running Setup......................................................................... |
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Manual Installation.......................................................................... |
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ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) (Optional)................. |
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Trouble Shooting |
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Start up problems during assembly.............................................. |
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Start up problems after prolong use............................................ |
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Maintenance and care tips.............................................................. |
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Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart................................................... |
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the NM70-I 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→ NM70 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. It supports up to 8 GB of system memory with single channel DDR3 1333/1066 SO-DIMM. One PCI Express x16 slot (runs at x8 mode), 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 mircophone.
In addition, this motherboard supports three SATA 3Gb/s connectors and one SATA 6Gb/s connector for expansion.
Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
NM70-I 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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Specifications
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Onboard Intel→ Celeron ICP847/807 or other Processors |
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Intel→ NM70 Chipset |
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Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture |
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1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB |
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Supports DDR3 1333/1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
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- 3 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices |
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- 1 x Serial ATA 6Gb/s device |
Audio |
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VIA VT1705 |
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- 6 Channel High Definition Audio Codec |
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- Compliant with HD audio specification |
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LAN |
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Realtek 8111E-VL Gigabit LAN (Co-lay with Realtek 8105E-VL |
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10/100 LAN) |
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Rear Panel I/O |
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1 x PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse connectors |
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1 x HDMI port (DVI port optional) |
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1 x D-sub (VGA) port |
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1 x RJ45 LAN connector |
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4 x USB 2.0 ports |
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1 x COM port (optional) |
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1 x Audio port (1 x line-in, 1 x line-out, 1 x Microphone) |
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Internal I/O |
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1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply connector |
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1 x 3-pin CPU_FAN connector |
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1 x 3-pin SYS_FAN connector |
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2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional four USB 2.0 ports |
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3 x Serial SATA 3Gb/s connectors |
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1 x Serial SATA 6Gb/s connector |
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1 x Case open header |
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1 x Front Panel switch/LED header |
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1 x Front Panel audio header |
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1 x Clear CMOS jumper |
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1 x Buzzer (optional) |
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1 x Debug card header |
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1 x LPT header |
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1 x COM header |
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1 x SPDIF Out header |
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1 x Me Unlock header |
System BIOS |
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AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM |
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- Supports Plug and Play |
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- Supports ACPI & DMI |
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- Supports S1 / STR (S3) /STD (S4) |
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- Supports Hardware monitor |
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-F7 hot key for boot up devices option
-Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only)
-Supports Dual Display
-Supports GUI UEFI BIOS II
-Supports Multi-Language
-Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default)
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Note: *Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
Form Factor • Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm
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1. CPU |
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2. PCIEX16 |
PCI Express slot for Graphics Interface (runs at x8 mode) |
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3. SPDIFO |
SPDIF out header |
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4. F_AUDIO |
Front panel audio header |
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5. ME_UNLOCK |
ME unlock header-for factory use only |
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6. CASE |
Case open header |
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7. CLR_CMOS |
Clear CMOS jumper |
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8. SATA1 |
Serial ATA 6Gb/s connector |
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors |
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10. F_USB1~2 |
Front panel USB 2.0 headers |
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11. BZ |
Buzzer (optional) |
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12. ATX_POWER |
Standard 24-pin ATX power connector |
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13. LDC |
Debug card header |
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14. SYS_FAN |
3-pin system cooling fan connector |
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15. CPU_FAN |
3-pin CPU cooling fan connector |
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16. F_PANEL |
Front panel switch/LED header |
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17. COM2 |
Onboard serial port header |
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18. LPT |
Onboard parallel port header |
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19. SO_DIMM1 |
204-pin DDR3 SDRAM SO-DIMM |
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I/O Ports
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.
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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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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
2-1. Safety Precautions
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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.
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.
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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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2-4. Installing Hardware
2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules
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You must install one module in the slot. Total memory capacity is 8 GB. |
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Refer to the following to install the memory modules. |
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Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it |
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seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge |
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connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. |
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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.
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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, which runs at x8 mode.
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:
1Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use.
2Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3Secure 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:
Install the VGA Card in the PCIEX16 slot
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2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:
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LDC |
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COM2 |
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1. LDC: Debug Card Header
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2. COM2: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system.
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3. LPT: Onboard parallel port header
This header can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
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4. 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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5. F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header
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.
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AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode.
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 ” .
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* For reference only
If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”.
* For reference only
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6. ME_UNLOCK: ME Unlock Header
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7. 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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