LIVA X2 MINI PC 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.

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. Version 1.0

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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 41

Provides basic trouble shooting tips.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

page 53

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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 Values.........11

Using BIOS.......................................................12

BIOS Navigation Keys..............................13

Main Menu............................................14

Advanced Menu......................................15

Chipset Menu..........................................28

M.I.B III Menu........................................29

Boot Menu.............................................33

Security Menu........................................35

Exit Menu...............................................37

Updating the BIOS..................................39

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Chapter 3 41 Using the Motherboard Software 41

Installing the Windows OS.............................41

Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1. ...

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Running Setup........................................43

Manual Installation.......................................46

Windows 8.1 OS Recovery.............................48

Chapter 4 53 Troubleshooting 53

Troubleshooting and problem solution........53

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Introducing the PC

Introduction

Thank you for choosing LIVA X2 Mini PC featuring BSW-MINI of great performance and with stylish and flexible design.

This mini PC is based on Intel® Braswell platform. This latest Celeron 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 a at the front panel.

It supports DDR3L up to 4 GB single channel soldered down memory , a direct soldered down eMMC up to 32GB / 64GB storage. 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 (12V), one HDMI port, one RJ45 LAN connector, one Audio combo jack, one VGA port.

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• Realtek ALC283

- 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec

- 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic (combo) supports for jack detection

Audio

CPU/Chipset

• 2GB / 4GB DDR3L

- Single channel DDR3L soldered down memory

Memory

• 2 x M.2 slots (one supports 2230 wireless card, the other

supports 2242/2280 SSD card)

• Direct soldered down eMMC 32GB / 64GB

• Additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB flash drive

Expansion

Storage

•Intel

Braswell SoC

Specifications

Note: ID design and specification may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.

Slots

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• 1 x DC_IN port (12V only)

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x RJ45 LAN connector

• 1 x Audio combo jack

• 1 x VGA port

• 3 x USB 3.0 ports (one with yellow tongue supports EZ Charger)

Rear Panel I/O

LAN

• Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN

- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller

• 1 x 2-pin battery connector

• 2 x M.2 slots

• 1 x power button

• 1 x System LED header

• 1 x 3-pin fan connector (optional)

• 1 x 4-pin DMIC connector

Internal I/O Connectors & Headers

• AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM

• Support dual display (depends on display output)

System BIOS

Power Adapter

-12V/ 3A/ 36W DC Adapter

OS Support • Windows 7*/Windows 8.1/Windows 10

*Note: Windows 7 is only supported by SSD

Dimension

• 156 x 83 x 51 mm

storage device.

• APD WA-36A12

• Windows 8.1 with Bing pre-loaded*

*Note: OS pre-installation is subject to certain

product.

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WARNING: Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting 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 Button Use this button to power on/off the

system.

Connect your USB 3.0 devices to these ports and enjoy EZ charger by the yollow port at the right-hand side.

2. USB 3.0 Ports

Note: ID design and specification may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase.

3. DMIC holes

It is used as internal digital microphone for sound input.

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Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter.

Connect your display devices to the HDMI port.

8. VGA Port

Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

4. 12V DC_IN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port for Network connecting.

6. LAN Port

7. Combo Audio Jack

(Line out & Mic in)

Connect a microphone or speak to the combo jack.

5. HDMI Port

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Motherboard Components

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LABEL COMPONENTS

1. M.2 Slots M.2 support wireless card and SSD card

2. CPU Braswell SoC

3. Memory 1~4 Single channel DDR3L soldered down memory

4. SYS_LED System power LED

5. POWER_BTN Power On/Oﬀ buon

6. FAN 3-pin FAN connector (oponal)

7. DMIC 4-pin Digital microphone connector

8. BT Baery connector

Header Pin Deﬁnion

Table of Motherboard Components

BT (Baery)

DMIC

FAN

PIN 1

DMIC_DAT GND

DMIC_CLK +3P3_CODEC

PIN 1

+VBAT

GND

Ground

Power +5V

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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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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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Resetting the Default CMOS Values

When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings 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 [Tue 05/05/2015] System Time [02:04:51]

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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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

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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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BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:

For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual.

KEY FUNCTION

Scrolls through the items on a menu

+/-

F2 Previous Value

F3 Optimized Defaults

F1 General Help

ESC

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Enter Select

F4 Save & Exit

Exits the current menu

Change Opt.

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Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press <Enter> to display the submenu.

Choose the system default language.

BIOS Information

System Language [English]

System Date [Tue 05/05/2015] System Time [02:04:51]

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

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System Date & Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

System Language (English)

This item is used to set system language.

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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.

Advanced Menu

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

ACPI Power Mangement Configuration

Power Management Setup

LAN Configuration PC Health Status Wireless Function Configuration ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration

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Power Management Setup

This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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About Resume by PCI/PCI-E/LAN/ Ext .USB3.0 PME

Resume By PME (Disabled)

This item specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or components is detected.

Resume By USB (Enabled)

This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Power Management Setup

Resume By PME [Disabled]

Resume By USB [Disabled] Resume By RTC Alarm [Disabled] EuP Function [Enabled]

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EuP Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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LAN Configuration

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The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

LAN Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enable/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller

Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN Controller.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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PC Health Status

Our motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

PC Health Status

SoC Temperature (DTS) 43

TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 90

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Wireless Funciton Configuration

The item in the menu shows the Wireless Function Configuration.

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Wireless Function (Enabled)

This item allows user to Enable/Disable WiFi & Bluetooth funciton.

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Wireless Function Configuration

Wireless Function [Enabled]

Enable/Disable WiFi& Bluetooth function

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ACPI Settings

The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend.

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ACPI Settings [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default).

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

ACPI Settings

ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)]

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the suspend button is pressed.

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CPU Configuration

The item in the menu shows the CPU Configuration.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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Enter : Select

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CPU Configuration

Socket 0 CPU Information

CPU Speed 1600 MHz 64-bit Supported

Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] Bi-directional PROCHOT [Enabled] Intel Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Power Technology [Energy Efficient] Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled]

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Socket sepcific CPU Information

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Socket 0 CPU Information

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Socket 0 CPU Information

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3050 @ 1.60GHz CPU Signature 406c3 Microcode Patch 33c Max CPU Speed 1600 MHz Min CPU Speed 480 MHz Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Not Supported Intel VT-x Technology Supported

L1 Data Cache 24 KB x 2 L1 Code Cache 32 KB x 2 L2 Cache 1024 KB x 1 L3 Cache Not Present

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3050 @ 1.60GHz

This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

CPU Signature (406c3)

This item shows the information of the CPU signature.

Microcode Patch (33c)

This item shows the version of microcode patch.

Max CPU Speed (1600 MHz)

This item shows the max speed of the CPU.

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Min CPU Speed (480 MHz)

This item shows the min speed of the CPU.

Processor Cores (2)

This item shows the number of cores of the processor.

Intel HT Technology (Not Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel HT technology or not.

Intel VT-X Technology (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-X technology or not.

L1 Data Cache (24 KB x 2)

This item shows the size of CPU L1 Data Cache memory.

L1 Code Cache (32 KB x 2)

This item shows the size of CPU L1 Code Cache memory.

L2/L3 Cache (1024 KB x 1/Not Present)

These items show the size of CPU L2/L3 Cache memory.

Press <Esc> to return to the CPU Configuration page.

CPU Speed (1600 MHz)

This item shows the processor speed.

Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0.

64-bit (Supported)

This item shows the computer supports EMT64.

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Bi-directional PROCHOT (Enabled)

Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)

When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.

Power Technology (Energy Efficient)

Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Enable Bi-directional PROCHOT makes PROCHOT# pin can be used as an external trigger to enable the thermal monitoring and throttling mechanisms.

Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled)

Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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SATA Configuration

Use this item to show the information of SATA configuration.

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SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [AHCI]

M.2 SSD SATA SSD (64.0GB

Determines how SATA Controller operate.

SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)

Use this item to select SATA mode.

M.2 SSD (SATA SSD (64.0 GB )

This motherboard supports one M.2 channel for SSD drive. SSD drive detected on the channel will be displayed with this item.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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USB Configuration

Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.

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USB Configuration

All USB Devices [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

USB Support Parameters

All USB Devices (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.

Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

Legacy USB Support (Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

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The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the SoC chip and other system.

Chipset Menu

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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SoC Configuration

TXE Information

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SoC Parameters

Main

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Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

SoC Configuration

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

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Enter : Select

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SoC Configuration

DVMT Pre-Allocated [64M]

DVMT Total Gfx Mem [256MB]

Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio [Enabled] Azalia Internal HDMI Codec [Enabled]

Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

DVMT Pre-Allocated (64M)

This item is used to select DVMT 5.0 Pr-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

DVMT Total Gfx Mem (256MB)

This item shows the imformation of DVMT 5.0 and Graphic memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.

Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off)

Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power failure.

Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia HD Audio.

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Azalia Internal HDMI Codec (Enabled)

This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI Codec.

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

TXE Information

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Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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TXE Information

Sec RC Version 00.05.00.00 TXE FW Version 02.00.00.2060

TXE Mode [Enabled]

Enable/Disable TXE Firmware

Sec RC Version (00.05.00.00)

This item shows the Sec Reference Code Version.

TXE FW Version (02.00.00.2060)

This item shows the TXE Firmware Version.

TXE Mode (Enabled)

This is TXE mode control item, it is used to enable or disable the TXE firmware.

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This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III)

CPU Frequency 80.0 MHz CPU Ratio 20

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3050 @ 1.60GHz CPU Speed 1.60 GHz Memory Frequency 1600 MHz Total Memory 4096 MB (LPDDR3)

CPU Frequency (80.0 MHz)

This item shows the imformation of the CPU frequency.

CPU Ratio (20)

This item shows the information of the CPU Ratio.

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N3050 @ 1.60GHz

This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer.

CPU Speed (1.60 GHz)

This item shows the processor speed.

Memory Frequency (1600 MHz)

This item shows the memory frequency.

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Total Memory (4096 MB (LPDDR3))

This item shows the total memory.

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This page enables you to configure system boot parameters & boot priorities.

Boot Menu

Operation System Select (Windows 8.x)

This item is used to select the operation system.

Launch Network OpROM (Disabled)

This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for legacy OS

Windows 8.x: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

Boot Configuration

Operation System Select [Windows 8.x]

Launch Network OpROM [Disabled]

Fast Boot [Disabled]

Bootup Numlock State [On]

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Boot Mode Select [UEFI]

Set Boot Priority

Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk : Windows...] Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD] Boot Option #3 [USB/Floppy] Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD] Boot Option #5 [USB Hard Disk] Boot Option #6 [USB Flash: UEFI:J...] Boot Option #7 [Network]

UEFI Hard Disk Drive Priorities UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Fast Boot (Disabled)

This item enables or disables the fast boot.

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Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for legacy OS

Windows 8.x: Boot policy for UEFI OS without Compatibility Support Module (CSM)

Manual: User customized CSM parameters & boot policy

Boot Configuration

Operation System Select [Windows 8.x]

Launch Network OpROM [Disabled]

Fast Boot [Disabled]

Bootup Numlock State [On]

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Boot Mode Select [UEFI]

Set Boot Priority

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

UEFI Hard Disk Drive Priorities UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities

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Bootup Numlock State (On)

This item enables you to select Numlock state.

Quiet Boot (Enabled)

This item enables or disables the Boot Logo.

Boot Mode Select (UEFI)

Use this item to select boot mode.

Boot Option #1~8

These items show the boot priorities and can be used to set the boot priorities of various device categories.

UEFI Hard Disk Drive Priorities

This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed UEFI harddisk drives. Press <Enter> to view the submenu.

UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities

This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed UEFI USB Flash drives. Press <Enter> to view the submenu.

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help

F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Administrator Password Status Not Installed User Password Status Not Installed

Administrator Password

Secure Boot menu

This page enables you to configure system security parameters like boot password and Secure Boot Configuration.

Security Menu

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Set Administrator

Password

Administrator Password Status (Not Installed)

This item shows administrator password installed or not.

User Password Status (Not Installed)

This item shows user password installed or not.

Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit

Security Menu

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Customizable Secure Boot settings

Administrator Password Status Not Installed User Password Status Not Installed

Administrator Password

Secure Boot menu

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Secure Boot Menu

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the submenu

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:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select



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:Select Item

Administrator Password Status Not Installed User Password Status Not Installed

Administrator Password

Secure Boot menu

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

Secure Boot Menu

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Password

Secure Boot Mode (Standard)

This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key datebases are changeable.

Secure Boot (Enabled)

This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode.

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Secure Boot can be enabled if 1.System running in User mode with enrolled Platform Key(PK) 2.CSM function is disabled

System Mode Setup Secure Boot Not Active Vendor Keys Not Active

Secure Boot [Enabled]

Secure Boot Mode [Standard] Key Management

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Key Management

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the submenu.

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This page enables you to save or discard the changes of items.

Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit the system setup after saving the changes.

Discard Changes and Exit

This item enables you to exit the system setup without saving any changes.

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard changes and Reset

Save Options

Save Changes Discard Changes

Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults

Boot Override

Windows Boot Manager UEFI: UT165 1.00, Partition 1

:Select Screen

F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit

ESC:Exit

+/- : Change Opt.

Enter : Select

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:Select Item

Save Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset the system after saving the changes.

Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Boot Security Exit

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Discard Changes and Reset

This item enables you to reset the system without saving any changes.

Save Changes

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made.

Discard Changes

This item enables you to discard any change that you have made.

Restore Defaults

This item enables you to restore the system defaults.

Save as User Defaults

This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults.

Restore as User Defaults

This item enables you to restore the user defaults.

Boot Override

Use this item to select the boot device.

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper,

change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write

Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)

3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system

disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the

manufacturer’s Web site. Copy these files to the bootable device.

5 Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device

in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first.)

6 At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program

name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press <Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE 040706.ROM

7 When the installation is complete, remove the bootable

device from the computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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Installing the Windows OS

There are two ways to install the Windows OS:

1. Install Windows OS via Windows official DVD.

2. Install Windows OS via USB flash drive.

a) Create an ISO file from the Windows 8.1 DVD.

b) Download the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool from

Microsoft and install it. Please refer to the link:

This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash drive and then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 installation ISO file to the flash drive.

h t tp://ww w.microsofts tore.com/st ore/msusa/html/ pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool.

c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start the

Windows 8.1 installing process.

You need to change the booting priority in BIOS in order to boot from USB device. Enter into BIOS and select the Boot in menu (or press the hotkey F7), set USB drive as the first booting priority.

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Using the Motherboard Software

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The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 8.1. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen.

Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1

Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk.

Information:

Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program.

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Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard:

1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:

Running Setup

The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing.

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3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The

default options are recommended.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item

installation screen appears:

2. Click Next. The following screen appears:

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Windows 8.1 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the

drivers installation.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation.

Windows 8.1 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to

install the next driver.

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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard

model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.

Manual Installation

If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your operating system.

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S., which make your computing more easily and conveniently.

ECS Utility Software

These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.

(Intelligent EZ Utility)

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eBLU

ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install.

eDLU

ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.

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To refresh your PC

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)

2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.

3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or click

Get started.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Warning: Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list of removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC.

If you purchased LIVA product with OS pre-loaded and having problems with the system, you can try to refresh, reset or restore it. The

following instructions of OS recovery are quoted from Microsoft

website. For more detail and information, please refer to the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/ restore-refreshreset-pc

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2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.

3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click

Get started.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

To reset your PC

Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settings will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Only apps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.

Note: You’ll be asked to choose whether you want to erase date quickly or thoroughly. If you choose to erase data quickly. Some data might be recoverable using special software. If you choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but it makes recovering data less likely.

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To restore your PC to an earlier point in time

Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when you install desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the last restore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restore point manually at any time.

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)

2. Enter Control Panel in the search box, and tap or click Control

Panel.

3. Enter Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap or click Recovery.

4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the instructions.

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LIVA product will be reformatted to the original factory configuration after repair. ECS is not liable to restore or transfer the customer’s own responsibility to back up the data and information stored in the hard drive before provide the defective LIVA products for repair sevice.

RMA Service for OS recovery

Note:

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Trouble Shooting

Troubleshooting and problem solution

a) Boot up failed.

1. Use the specified adapter provided by ECS.

2. Check whether the adapter has been plugged in.

3. Check the connection between adapter and the system.

4. Check that the power button can bu push normally. If it is successfully power on , the green light from LED will show up.

5. If the boot up problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

b) Black screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.

1. Check whether the monitor has been turned on or works normally on other system.

2. Check whether the system has been power on successfully.

After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.

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3. Check the cable is securely inserted into rear IO ports(VGA/HDMI) and also at monitor side(VGA/HDMI).

4. If the display problem still exists after checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

c) Display Error

1. Check whether the driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website.

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d) Wire LAN connecting failed.

1. Check whether the LAN driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website.

2. Ensure the LAN cable is securely inserted to the RJ45 port and the LED light flashes normally.

3. Check IP address.

4. If the LAN connection problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

2. Adjust the screen to the best resolution to get better using experience.

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1. Check whether the WLAN card driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website.

2. Check the WIFI in your working area is well functional and has good reception.

3. If the WIFI connection problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

e) Wireless LAN connecting failed

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1. Check whether the audio driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website.

2. After connecting the speaker or header phone, adjust audio setting in Control panel> Hardware and sound.

f) No sound from audio combo jack

Note: Due to chipset limitation, the mic function of audio codec AL282 can be only compatibel to iPhone devices.

3. If the audio problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

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