Zotac NM70ITX user manual

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WARNING!

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.

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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.

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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

Table of Contents

Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8

Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Installing Memory Modules--------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Installing the Motherboard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------9

Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ----------------------------------------------------- 9

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------10

24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ----------------------------------------------------------------11
4-pin ATX_12V power Connector-PWR2 ---------------------------------------------------------11
LPT Header-CN9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
SPDIF-Out Header-CN5------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
COM Header-CN3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Front Panel Header-FP1 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
USB Headers-FP_U1/2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1 ---------------------------------------------------------------13
Speaker Header-SPK1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~3) ------------------------------------------------------14
Fan Connectors-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Expansion Slots ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Jumper Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16

Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17

Enter BIOS Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Main Menu ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Advanced Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

ACPI Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
CPU Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
SATA Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
PCH-FW Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
USB Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Super IO Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------20

Power Management Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------20

Display Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
OnBoard Device Conguration ---------------------------------------------------------------------20

Network Stack -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
X-Setting Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Boot Menu -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

Boot Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

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Table of Contents

Security Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
PC Health Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

Exit Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------25

Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------25

Save Changes and Reset ----------------------------------------------------------------------------25

Discard Changes and Reset ------------------------------------------------------------------------25

Save Changes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Discard Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Restore Defaults----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Save as User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Restore User Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device --------------------------------------------------------26
Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------27

Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Digital Output --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Speakers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
Microphone -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
Line In -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
Device Adavanced Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Connector Settings -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39
Information -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40

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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

Motherboard Specications

q Chipset

v Intel NM70

q Size

v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch

q Microprocessor support

v Intel 1007U (dual core, 1.5GHz)

q Operating systems

v Windows 7 & Windows 8

v 32-bit and 64-bit support

q System Memory

v Two 240-pin DIMMs DDR3-1600/1333

v Maximum memory size: 16 GB

q USB 2.0 ports

v Supports hot plug and play

v Six USB 2.0 ports (two ports on the back panel, four via internal pin headers)

v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

q USB 3.0 ports

v Supports hot plug and play

v Two USB 3.0 ports on the back panel

v Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 specications

q Onboard Serial ATA ports

v Two SATA 2.0 ports (3.0 Gb/s) and one SATA 3.0 port (6.0 Gb/s)

q Onboard Dual LAN

v Support Full Duplex ow control (IEEE802.3x)

v 10/100/1000 BASE-T IEEE 802.3 compliant

v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support

q Audio

v 6 channel High Denition Audio (including one optical SPDIF output port)

v All DACs support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz sample rate

4

q Graphics Features

v VGA & HDMI outputs

v Support up to 2560x1600 resolution

q Expansion slots

v One PCI slot

Motherboard Specications

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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

PCI1

FP_U2

13

JP2

18

HDMI

LAN/USB2.0

SD2

PW1

FP1

SPK1

SATA3

FP_S1

VGA/COM

5

JP1

SATA2

SATA1

CN5

4

1

3

6

810

11

12

Chipset

CPU

FP_U1

9

7

ESATA

LAN/USB3.0

CN3

SW2

K/B

14

JP5

15

CN9

16 17

PWR2

19

SYSFAN1

CPUFAN1

20 21

DDRIII1

DDRIII2

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Motherboard Layout

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

240

240

120

120

1.5V

1.5V

+

121

121

Figure 1. Board Layout

1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

2. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA2~3)

3. Front Panel Header-FP1

4. Speaker Header-SPK1

5. SATA DOM (SATA-disk Module) Connector­SATA 1

6. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1

7. ChipsetPCI Express x16 Slot-PCIE1

8. USB 2.0 Headers (FP_U1~FP_U2)

9. PCI Slot-PCI1

10. Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1

11. SPDIF-Out Header-CN5

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Figure 1

12. Backpanel Connectors

13. COM Header-CN3

14. Case Open Jumper-JP5

15. Keyboard Power Selection for
Wakeup-JP2

16. LPT Header-CN9

17. 4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PWR2

18. CPU Socket

19. SYS Fan Connector-SYSFAN1

20. CPU Fan Connector-CPUFAN1

21. DDRIII DIMM Sockets-DDRIII1~2

9

8

11

3

5 6

7

10

Figure 2. Backpanel connectors

Rear panel

5

6

10

15

11

2

1

1. PS2 Keyboard Port 2. Clear CMOS Button

3. HDMI Port 4. VGA Port

5. USB 3.0 Port 6. USB 2.0 Port

7. eSATA Port

8. 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 I n Mic In Center/Subwoofer

9. LAN port LED indicators

Speed LED Activity LED

10. COM Port

11. PS2 Mouse Port

4

Speed LED

Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps

Green Speed: 100 Mbps

Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps

Activity LED

Status Descritption
Off No link

Orange Linked

Blinking Data activity

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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

Hardware Installation

This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:

q Installing Memory Modules

q Installing the Motherboard

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.

Installing Memory Modules

Your new motherboard has two 1.5V 240-pin slots for DDR3 memory. These slots support 1

GB/2 GB/4 GB/8 GB DDR3 devices. There must be at least one memory bank populated to

ensure normal operation. Refer to the following recommendations to install memory modules.

240

240

120

120

DDRIII1

DDRIII2

1.5V

+

1.5V

121

121

Note that a memory module has a notch, so it can only t in one direction. Refer to the following

procedure to install memory modules into the slots on the motherboard.

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

slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the slot automatically lock the DIMM into the

connector.

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Hardware Installation

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. Determine if

it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the motherboard 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 assembly 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 transmissions,

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 the 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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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

Connecting Cables and Setting Switches

This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the

motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connectors
v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1

v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PWR2
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Header-CN5
v COM Header-CN3
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB 2.0 Headers (FP_U1/2)
v Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK1

v LPT Header-CN9

q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~3)
q 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

24-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.

CN9

1

PWR2

1

240

240

120

120

PW1

12

1.5V

+

1.5V

121

121

1

PW1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

2 +3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND

24

7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V

9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND

13

4-pin ATX_12V Power
Connector-PWR2

PWR2, the 4-pin ATX 12V power

connector, is used to provide

power to the CPU. Align the pins

to the connector and press rmly

until seated.

PWR2-Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V
4 +12V

LPT Header-CN9

LPT - Pin Denition

1 STROBE
2 ALF*
3 PD0
4 ERR*
5 PD1
6 INIT*
7 PD2
8 SCLTIN*
9 PD3

10 GND
11 PD4
12 GND
13 PD5
14 GND
15 PD6
16 GND
17 PD7
18 GND

19 ACK*
20 GND
21 BUSY
22 GND
23 PE
24 GND
25 SLCT
26 NC

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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard

SPDIF-Out Header-CN5

This header provides a S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia

devices via coaxial connector.

COM Header-CN3

CN3 - Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD 2 RXD

3 TXD 4 DTR

5 GND 6 DSR

CN5 - Pin Denition

Pin Signal

1 GND

2 SPDIF-out

3 VCC

CN3

1

7 RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 Key

240

240

120

120

Front Panel Header-FP1

The front panel header on this motherboard is

one connector used to connect the following four

cables :

+

FP1-Pin Denition

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+

CN5
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED­5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY

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.

1.5V

1.5V

121

121

FP1

1

12