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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television 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 INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.
Trademarks
All brand names, logos and registered trademarks mentioned are property of their respective
owners.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
Electronic Emission Notices
WARNING!
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Table of Contents
Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Installing Memory DIMMs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis -----------------------------------------------------11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------12
DC OUT Connector-CN13 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------13
SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF ---------------------------------------------------------------------------14
COM Header-COM1-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Front panel header-FP1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
USB Header-FP_U1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------15
Speaker Header-SPK ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Fan Connectors-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~2) ------------------------------------------------------16
Expansion Slots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Jumper Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Enter BIOS Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Advanced Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
PC Health Monitor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
USB Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
CPU Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
IDE Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
ACPI Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
PCIPnP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Security ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Boot Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Boot Settings Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Boot Device Priority------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Hard Disk Drivers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Removable Drivers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Chipset Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
North Bridge Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------23
South Bridge Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Perform Setting Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
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Exit Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Save Changes and Exit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Discard Changes and Exit --------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Discard Changes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Load Optimal Defaults -------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Load Failsafe Defaults -------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Installing Drivers and Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Driver Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Getting Started -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Sound Effect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
Audio I/O -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
Microphone----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
3D Audio Demo ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
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Motherboard Specications
q Chipset
v Intel® NM10 Family Express Chipset
q Size
v mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch
q Microprocessor support
v Integrated with Intel® AtomTM processor D4xx and D5xx series
q Operating systems
v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit
q System Memory
v Supports single-channel DDR3 800
v Supports two SODIMMs
v Maximum memory size: 4 GB
q USB 2.0 ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Six USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two from onboard USB header)
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
q USB 3.0 Ports (Optional)
v Supports hot plug and play
v Two USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
q Onboard Serial ATA
v Independent DMA operation on two ports (Optional)
v Data transfer rates of 3.0 Gb/s
q Onboard Lan
v Supports IEEE 802.3
v Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
q Onboard High Denition Audio
v Supports 6-channel
v Supports Jack-Sensing function
v One SPDIF-out header on board
q Green Function
v Support SMM, APM, ACPI
v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR)
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v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
q Onboard Graphics support
v NVIDIA® GeForce GT218 ION GPU, Direct x10.1, Shader Model 4.1,
CUDA cores up to 16
v Supports GDDR3 memory up to 512 MB
v Supports Dual_Link DVI display feature and max resolutions up to 2560x1600 at
60 Hz (DVI)
v DVI and HDMI dual output support
v VGA supported by DVI-VGA adaptor
q PCI Express Interface
v Provide 250 MB/s bandwidth for platform graphics
v Wake up function is supported
v Clock spread spectrum capability
q Expansion slots
v One PCI Express X4 slot (open-ended, with single lane signal)
v One Mini PCI Express slot
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Motherboard Layout
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Figure 1. Board Layout
1. DDRIII SO-DIMM Sockets (DDRIII-1~2)
2. Front Panel Header-FP1
3. Speaker Header-SPK
4. DC-OUT Connector-CN13
5. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA-1~2)
6. Chipset
7. PCI Express x4 Slot (open-ended, single
lane)-PCIE1
8. USB Headers-FP_U1
9. SYS Fan Connector-SYS_FAN
10. COM Header-COM1
11. SPDIF-Out Connector-SPDIF
12. Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
13. Backpanel Connectors
14. GPU
15. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1
16. Mini PCIE Slot-Mini_PCIEX1
17. Onboard CPU
18. CPU Fan Connector-CPU_FAN
Figure 1
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DDR II I-2
DDR II I-1
FP_ U1
FP1
SATA -1
SATA -2
PCI E1
CPU FAN_
USB 3. 0
CN1 3
HDM I
DVI
LA N USB/
SD1
SPD IF
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SPK
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SPD IF
FP_ S1
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Rear panel
1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
3. HDMI Port (Optional)
5. DVI Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports
4. SPDIF Ports
6. USB 3.0 Ports
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7
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Figure 2
7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
9. 19V DC Power input (Optional)
This motherboard contains a DC power input jack (as picture 1). Users can plug a 19V AC/
DC adapter to the DC power input jack (as picture 2). Please use a 19V DC power adapter
instead of ATX power supply. Picture 3 is the nal image.
Activity LED
Status Descritption
Off No link
Orange Linked
Blinking Data activity
8. LAN port LED indicators
Speed LED
Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps
Green Speed: 100 Mbps
Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps
Speed LED Activity LED
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10. WiFi antenna connectors (Optional)
This motherboard can support two WiFi antenna modules. Refer to the following to install
the WiFi antenna modules.
Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi antenna connectors as shown in picture 4.
Step 2. Install the WiFi antennas to the WiFi antenna connectors, and make sure the screws
are rotated in clockwise direction as shown in picture 5. Picture 6 is the nal image.
Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may
not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
2. Users can install one or two WiFi antennas to the motherboard.
3. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction
according to the picture below.
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:
q Installing Memory DIMMs
q Installing the motherboard
q Installing the I/O Shield
q Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
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Installing Memory DIMMs
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 204-pin SODIMM-
DDR3 800. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. You must install at least one module in any of the
two slots. Refer to the following recommendations to install the memory modules.
q One DIMM: Install it into slot 1 or 2. You can install the DIMM into any slot, however, slot 1
is preferred.
q Two DIMMs: Install them into slot 1 and slot 2
Refer to the following procedure to install the memory modules. Note that there is only one gap
near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the
component is installed properly.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM
slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock the DIMM into the
connector.
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DDRIII-2
DDRIII-1
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Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are
using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Deter-
mine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the mother-
board and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard rst.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers
to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assem
-bly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmis-
sions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow
within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the
I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis,
you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard
to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not
align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud
to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the
motherboard with spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly
instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with screws.
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Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the mother-
board. This will include:
q Power Connector
v DC OUT Connector-CN13
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Connector-SPDIF
v COM Header-COM1
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB Header-FP_U1
v Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~2)
q Chassis Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q CMOS Jumper Settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.
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DC OUT Connector-CN13
This motherboard can supply the power to SATA devices with a SATA power cable.
Users can plug a SATA power cable (as picture 7) to the DC out connector (as picture
8). Picture 9 is the nal image.
CN13-Pin Dinition
PIN Assignment
1 12V
2 GND
3 GND
4 5V
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CN13
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SPDIF-Out Connecotor-SPDIF
This connector provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia
device through coaxial connector.
SPDIF - Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SPDIF-out
3 VCC
q PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED
indicates the system’s status.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button
on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED
indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system
restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the
connectors to the corresponding pins.
FP1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-
5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY
SPDIF
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Front Panel Header-FP1
The front panel header on this motherboard is
one connector used to connect the following
four cables :
FP1
COM1
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COM1 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 RXD
3 TXD 4 DTR
5 GND 6 DSR
7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 NC
COM Header-COM1
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USB Header-FP_U1
This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the
rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains one 10-pin internal header onboard.
Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis
are equipped with the front panel option).
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Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and
provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front
Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-task-
ing function.
Note:
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
Also please make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same as the pin
assignment on the mainboard header. To nd out if the chassis you are buying supports
a front audio connector, please contract your dealer.
FP_S1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L) 2 GND
3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET
5 Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved
7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)
9 Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved
FP_U1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC
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FP_U1
2 1
10 9
FP_S1
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Speaker Header-SPK
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA-1~2)
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These
connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA
interface allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. There are two serial ATA connectors on the
motherboard that support AHCI conguration.
SPK-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
SATA-Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Fan Connectors
There are two fan connectors on
the motherboard, including system
fan connector-SYS_FAN and CPU
fan connector-CPU_FAN.
SPK
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SATA-1
SATA-2
1
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
System FAN Connector
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
CPU FAN Connector
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Expansion slots
The motherboard contains two expansion slots, including one Mini PCIe slot and one PCIe x4
slot.
Hardware Installation
Jumper Settings
This chapter explains how to congure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your
computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this section
whenever in doubt.
CMOS Clear Jumper-JP1
Close Open * = Default setting.
If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.
Notice:
1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.
2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen even if the
frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.
JP1 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 CMOS Clear
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Mini_PCIEX1
PCIE1
Mini PCI Express Slot-Mini_PCIEX1
There is one Mini PCI Express slot, reserved for the WiFi Module.
PCI Express x4 Slot-PCIE1
There is one PCI Express x4 slot providing single lane signal, which accommodates less band-
width intensive devices, such as LAN card, sound card, etc.
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Conguring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly
setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer.,
2. Press the Del key when the following message briey displays at the bottom of
the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The
BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your system.
Main Menu
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Note: Users please note that the
data in gray is non-changeable,
and the others are for selection.
q AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
q Processor
Display the auto-detected CPU specication.
q System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
q System Time/Date
Allows you to set the system time/date.
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Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices. Press <enter> to display the conguration options:
PC Health Monitor
The items in this menu show the PC health information. Press <enter>to display
q CPUFAN Mode Setting
This item allows you to set the CPUFAN mode.
USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Press <enter>
To display the conguration options:
q Legacy USB Support
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems.
q USB 2.0 Controller Mode
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed .
q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
q USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
Allows you to congure USB Mass Storage Device.
CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:
q Congure advanced CPU settings
Displays the auto-detected CPU information
q Max CPUID Value Limit
Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item
to [Disable] Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enable] for legacy
operating system such as Windows NT4.0..
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q Execute-Disable Bit Capability
This function enhances protection of your computer , reducing exposure to viruses
and malicious buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software
and system.
q Hyper Threading Technology
Enable this function for Windows and Linux4 OS, (OS supports Hyper Threading
Technology)
Disable this function for other OS. (OS not optimized for Hyper Threading
Technology)
q Congure SATA as
This item allows you to congure SATA as IDE/AHCI/Disabled mode.
q SATA Run Mode Conguration
This item allows you to congure the SATA run mode.
q Primary/Secondary IDE Master
This item allows you to press <Enter> to congure primary/secondary IDE master
This item will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS.
q IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
The item allows you to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
ACPI Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set General ACPI conguration, Advanced ACPI
Conguration and Chipset ACPI Conguration.
PCIPnP
The items in this menu show the function of PCI bus system and PnP. Press <enter>to
display the conguration options:
q Clear NVRAM
The items allow you to select whether clear NVRAM during system boot.
q Plug and Play O/S
When set to [No], BIOS congure all the devices in the system. When set to
[YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
q PCI Latency Timer
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer
register.
q Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
When set to [YES], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the requests for an
IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even
if requested .
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q Palette Snooping
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly.
q PCI IDE BusMaster
When set to [Enabled], BIOS use PCI busmastering for reading/writing to IDE
drives.
q OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card
Use this option to set the PCI slot number for some PCI IDE Cards holding.
q IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15
These items allow you to set the Interrupt Request.
q DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7
Use these items to set the Direct Memory Access Channel.
q Reserved Memory Size
This item allows you to set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA
devices.
Security
The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press
<enter> to display the conguration options:
q Change Supervisor/User Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/
User Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed].
After you set a password, this item shows [Installed].
To set a Supervisor/User Password:
1. Select the item [Change Supervisor/User Password] and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or
numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted:
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor/user password, follow the same steps as setting a use
password.
q Clear User Password
Select the item to clear user password.
q Boot Sector Virus Protection
The item allows you to enable or disable boot sector virus protection.
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Boot Menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <enter> to
display the conguration options:
Boot Settings Conguration
The items allow you to congure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the
conguration options:
q Quick Boot
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting
to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS
performs all the POST items.
q Full Screen Logo
This option allows you to enable or disable the display of the full-screen logo
when the system boots. Use the <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys to toggle
between [Enable] and [Disable].
q AddOn ROM Display Mode
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
q Bootup Num-Lock
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
q Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs.
q Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “press DEL to run setup”
during POST.
q Interrupt 19 Capture
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMS to trap interrupt 19.
Boot Device Priority
The items allow you to specify the boot device priority sequence.
Hard Disk Drivers
This option allows you to specify the boot device from hard disk drivers.
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Removable Drivers
This option allows you to specify the boot device from removable drivers.
Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press
<enter> to display the sub-menu:
North Bridge Conguration
The items allow you to congure north bridge features, including DRAM frequency
and DRAM timing.
South Bridge Conguration
The items allow you to congure south bridge features, including USB, HDA, Onboard
Lan, and so on.
Perform Setting Menu
The perform setting menu items allows you to set perform. Changing some settings
could damage your system.
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Exit Menu
The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS
items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display
the sub-menu:
Save Changes and Exit
Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the
BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save conguration
changes and exit setup?] appears, select [Ok] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to
return to the main menu.
Discard Changes and Exit
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
setup program. If you made changes to elds other than system date, system time,
and password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously
saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select [Ok] to discard any change and load the previously saved values.
Load Optimal Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
setup menus. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select
[Ok] to load default values. Select [Cancel] to make other changes before saving the
values to the non-volatile RAM.
Load Failsafe Defaults
This option has been set by the manufacturer and represents settings which provide
the minimum requirements for your system to operate.
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FLASH Update Procedure
The program AFUDOS.EXE is included on the driver CD (X:\Utility\AFUDOS.EXE). Please follow
the recommended procedure to update the ash BIOS, as listed below.
(X: your CD driver letter).
1. Create a DOS-bootable oppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS le (just obtained or downloaded)
and the utility program AFUDOS.EXE to the diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, type
AFUDOS XX.ROM /P /C /B /N /X <ENTER>
Note: XX (the BIOS le name) can be dened by users.
4. Wait until the ash-update is complete.
5. Restart the PC.
Warning: - Do not turn off or RESET the computer during the ash process.
- If you are not sure how to upgrade the BIOS, please take your computer to an
Authorized Service Center and have a trained technician do the work for you.
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Installing Drivers and Software
Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the
kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows
XP 32 bit/64 bit; Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit.
The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional INTEL software.
The CD that has been shipped with your Intel® NM10 motherboard contains the following
software and drivers:
q Intel chipset Driver
q HDA sound driver
q ION Graphics Driver
q Renesas USB3.0 Driver
q Realtek PCIE Network Driver
q Atheros Wireless driver
Note. We reserve the right to update the driver version presented in the manual. The driver
installation pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
Driver Installation
1. Insert the Intel® NM10 driver CD into the drive after loading your operating system, and then
you can see the interface below.
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2. Left-click Intel chipset Driver, begin loading
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3. Left-click HDA sound driver, begin loading
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4. Left-click ION Graphics Driver, begin loading
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5. Left-click Renesas USB3.0 Driver, begin loading
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6. Left-click Realtek PCIE network Driver, begin loading
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7. Left-click Atheros Wireless driver, begin loading
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At last, you can enter Computer Management that provides information about the hardware
devices on this motherboard to check if the driver installation is complete.
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Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup
Getting Started
After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the
on-screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray
as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear:
Sound Effect
After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and
“Karaoke” are available for selection.
Environment Simulation
You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow,
totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound
Manager also provides ve popular settings “Stone Corridor”, “Bathroom”, “Sewer
pipe”, “Arena” and “Audio Corridor” for quick enjoyment.
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Equalizer Selection
The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing
this tool.
In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available:
Frequently Used Equalizer Setting
Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long
experience at audio eld, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain
optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.
How to Use
Other than the buttons “Pop” “Live” “Club” & “Rock” shown on the page, to pull down
the arrow in “Others” , you will nd more optimized settings available to you.
Karaoke Mode
Karaoke mode brings Karaoke fun back home by simply using the music you usually
play, Karaoke mode can help you eliminate the vocal of the song or adjust the key to
accommodate your range.
Vocal Cancellation: Single click on “Voice Cancellation”, the vocals of the songs
will be erased, while the background music is still playing which lets you take over
the vocal part.
Key Adjustment: Using “Up / Down Arrow” to nd a key which better ts your vocal
range.
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Mixer
Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions
into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite
sound effect in one single tool.
Playback control
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute
sound output.
Tool
√ Show the following volume control
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed, total
13 items to be chosen.
√ Advanced controls
√ Enable playback multi-streaming
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With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via
headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back
panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating
simultaneously.
Recording control
Mute
You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute
sound input.
Tool
√ Show the following volume controls
This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed.
√ Advanced controls.
Advanced control is a “Microphone Boost” icon.
Once this item is checked, you will nd “advanced” icon beside “Front Pink In” &
“Mic Volume”. With this, the input signal into “Front Pink In” & “Mic Volume” will
be strengthen.
√ Enable recording multi-streaming
At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously.
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Audio I/O
Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from
before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now
each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or
input (i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”.
Audio I/O aims to help you setting jacks as you wish. Moreover, other than blue to
blue, pink to pink, the way that you used to do, Audio I/O would guide you to other
right jacks that can also serve as microphone / speaker / headphone.
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Speaker Conguration
Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack.
Step 2:
Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the
device you are trying to plug in.
*
If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to nd the
icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.
*
If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into
the correct jack.
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Connector Settings
Click to access connector settings
√ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in
Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is
playing from the back panel, will be stopped.
√ Disable front panel jack detection (option)
Did not nd any function on front panel jacks?
Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so,
please check this item to disable front panel jack detection.
√ Enable auto popup dialogue, when device has been plugged in.
Once this item checked, the dialog “Connected device” would automatically pop up
when device plugged in.
S/PDIF
Short for Sony/Philips Digital Interface, a standard audio le transfer format. S/PDIF
allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having
to be converted rst to an analog format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal
prevents the quality of the signal from degrading when it is converted to analog.
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√ Output Sampling Rate
- 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD
- 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby.
- 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio.
√ Output Source
- Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3,
.midi, and etc.) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.
Speaker Calibration
After you have successfully plugged in speakers and assigned to the right jacks,
you are only one more step to go to enjoy the intended sound. We provide “Speaker
Calibration” to help you check if the speakers are located in the correct position.
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Microphone
This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality.
Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation”
are both enabled.
Noise Suppression
If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan
inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and
suppress disturbing noise.
Beam Forming
Also known as “directional recording”, this option lets you do the following: Once
beam forming is enabled; only the sound from certain direction will be recorded. You
will get the best quality if you chose 90° position, which we recommend you to use,
this effectively means that you speak right into the microphone.
Note: A Stereo Microphone is required when using Beam Forming function.
Acoustic Echo Cancellation
This function prevents playback sound from being recorded by microphone together
with your sound. For example, you might have chance to use VOIP function through
Internet with your friends. The voice of your friend will come out from speakers
(playback). However, the voice of your friend might also be recorded into your
microphone then go back to your friend through Internet. In that case, your friend
will hear his/her own voice again. With AEC (Acoustic Echo Cancellation) enabled at
your side, your friend can enjoy the benet with less echo.
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This section provides information about your current system audio device.
Information
3D Audio Demo
The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound.
The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way.
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