Zotac NM10-ITX-A-E User Manual

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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 modications 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

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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.

Electronic Emission Notices

WARNING!

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Intel® NM10-ITX series Motherboard

Table of Contents

Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------13
4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2 ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13
SPDIF-Out Header-CN6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
COM Header-COM1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Front panel header-FP1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
USB Header-FP_U1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------15
Speaker Header-SPK1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Fan Connectors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~2) ------------------------------------------------------------16
Expansion Slots ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Mini PCIE Slots ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
PCIE x1 Slot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Jumper Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Enter BIOS Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Main Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Advanced Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
CPU Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
IDE Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Hardware Health Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------20
ACPI Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
MPS Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
PCI Express Conguration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Smbios Conguration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
USB Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
PCIPnP Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Boot Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Security Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Chipset Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Exit Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

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Table of Contents

Flash Update Procedure ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

Installing Drivers and Software ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

Driver Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

The adjustment of graphics properties ----------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup ----------------------------------------------------------------------------35

Getting Started -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
Sound Effect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
Environment Simulation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
Equalizer Selection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
Frequently Used Equalizer Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------36
Karaoke Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36
Mixer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37
Playback control ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Recording control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38
Audio I/O -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Speaker Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Connector Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 41
S/PDIF ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Speaker Calibration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Microphone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Noise Suppression -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Beam Forming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Acoustic Echo Cancellation --------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Audio Demo----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44

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Intel® NM10-ITX series Motherboard

Motherboard Specications

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 D4/D5 series featuring an integrated graphics core

(Intel® GMA 3150) with graphics performance improvements

v Supports Front Side Bus (FSB) Frequency of 667 MHz

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 DDR2 800/667 SDRAM

v Supports two unbuffered DIMMs

v Maximum memory size: 4 GB

q USB 2.0 ports

v Supports hot plug and play

v Eight USB 2.0 ports (six rear panel ports, two from onboard USB header)

v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

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 PCI Express base specication 1.0a compliant

v Compliant to 802.3x ow control support

v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support

v RTL8111DL is Gigabit Ethernet controller

q Onboard High Denition 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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Motherboard Specications

v RTC timer to power-on the system

v AC power failure recovery

q Graphics Processing Unit Features

v Integrated with Intel® GMA 3150

v Direct X9 compliant Pixel Shader v2.0

v 3D Graphics Rendering Enhancements

v HDMI port output support (Optional)

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 X1 slot

v Two MINI PCI express slots

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Motherboard Layout

Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.

Figure 1. Board Layout

1. DDRII DIMM Sockets-DDRII1~2

2. CPU Fan Connector-CPUFAN

3. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~2)

4. Front Panel Header-FP1

5. Speaker Header-SPK1

6. 20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

7. 4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2

8. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1

9. Mini PCIE Slot-M_PCIE1

10. PCI Express x1 Slot-PCIEX1

11. SYS Fan Connector-SYSFAN

12. COM Header_COM1

13. SPDIF-Out Header-CN6

14. Front pannel audio Header-FP_S1

15. Backpanel connectors

16. USB Headers-FP_U1

17. Mini PCIE Slot-M_PCIE2

18. Onboard CPU

19. Chipset

Figure 1

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Rear panel

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

3. HDMI Port (Optional)

5. VGA Port

2. USB Connectors

4. SPDIF Connectors

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7. LAN Connector

Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.

· Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity

· Yellow and Green/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity

· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/link/Activity

6. 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

8. WiFi antenna connector (Optional)

Refer to the following to install the WiFi antenna modules.

Step 1. Secure the MINI PCIE card into the M_PCIE1/M_PCIE2 slot with screws.

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MINI PCIE card

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Step 4. Remove the red cap from the WiFi antenna connector.

Install the WiFi antenna to the WiFi antenna connector, and make sure the screw is

rotated in clockwise direction.

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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 bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction

according to the picture below.

Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below.

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Bracket

Step 3. Connect the WiFi wire to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows.

MINI PCIE card

Bracket

WiFi wire

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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.

Hardware Installation

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Intel® NM10-ITX series Motherboard

Installing Memory DIMMs

This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2

800/667. 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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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 airow

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 Connectors
v 20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Header-CN6
v COM Header-COM1
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB Header-FP_U1
v Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK1
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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Hardware Installation

20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are

properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into

the connector and make sure it is secure.

4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2

PW2, the 4-pin ATX 12V power connection, is used to provide power to the CPU. Align the pins

to the connector and press rmly until seated.

PW2-Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

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Pin Signal Pin Signal

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2 +3.3V 12 -12V

3 GND 13 GND

4 +5V 14 PS_ON

5 GND 15 GND

6 +5V 16 GND

7 GND 17 GND

8 PWROK 18 -5V

9 +5V_AUX 19 +5V

10 +12V 20 +5V