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Preface

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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 installa-

tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-

ference 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 govern-

ing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of content (56 pages)

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Preface Copyright 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 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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ii Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
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iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature...............................................................................................2 Motherboard Components.............................................................5 Chapter 2 7 Installing the Motherboard 7 Safety Precautions............................................................................
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iv Boot Menu..........................................................................41 Security Menu......................................................................42 Save & Exit Menu....................................................................43 Updating the BIOS..................................................................44 Chapter 4 45 Using the Motherboard Software 45 About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM.....................................45 Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7...
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1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the CDC-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard with Intel® Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel ® NM10 Chipset for best desktop platform solution. NM10 is a single-chip, highly integrated. The memory controller of this motherboard supports DDR3 memory SODIMM frequency of 1066.
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2 Feature Processor • Intel® Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU • D2700 supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor. Chipset The Intel® NM10 chipset is based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
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3 Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • • • • • • • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard One parallel port One serial port One VGA port Four USB ports One LAN port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • • • • Power management Wake-up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing 1.
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4 Specifications CPU • Intel® Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU Chipset • Intel® NM10 Express Memory • • • Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket support up to 4 GB Supports DDR3 1066 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion Slot • 1 x PCI slot Storage • 2 x Serial ATAII devices Audio • VIA VT1705CD LAN • Realtek 8105E-VL 10/100 LAN (RTL8111E-VL Gigabit Lan optional) Rear Panel I/O • • • • • • • 1 x PS/2 keyboard & PS/2 mouse connectors 4 x USB ports 1 x Parallel port 1
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5 Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 2. DIMM_1~2 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 3. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 4. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 5. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors 6. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header 7. F_USB1~2 Front Panel USB headers 8. CASE Chassis detect jumper 9. USBPWR_F Front panel USB power select jumper 10. PCI 32-bit add-on card slots 11.SPDIFO SPDIF out header 12.
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6 Memo Introducing the Motherboard
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7 Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • • • • • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges.
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8 Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
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9 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description CLR_CMOS 3-pin USBPWR_F Clear CMOS Front Panel USB Power 3-pin USBPWR_R 3-pin Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB Rear USB PS/2 1-2: VCC 2-3: 5VSB Power Select 1 CLR_CMOS 1 USBPWR_F 1 USBPWR_R 1.
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10 Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 SODIMM Modules (unbuffered, non-ECC) Raw Card B=1 rank of x8 SDRAM (double sided) Raw Card F=2 ranks of x8 SDRAM (double sided) Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
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11 The platform requires DDR3 SODIMMs to be populated starting with the SODIMM at the far end from the processor as indicated in Table below. Here, SODIMM2 is situated at the far end from the processor. Table. Raw Card Support Matrix for 2 SODIMM Configuration. SODIMM1 SODIMM2 Raw Card B Raw Card B Unpopulated Unpopulated Raw Card B Raw Card F Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slot on this motherboard is designed to hold expansion card and connect it to the system bus.
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12 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1 2 3 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw. * For reference only 1.
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13 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default. If you want connect an AC’ 97 front panel audio to HD onboard headers, please set as below picture.
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14 For AC’97 HD Front Audio Pin Description Pin Description 2 Analog ground 1 Front panel microphone input signal 3 Microphone power 4 Analog power( +5V ) 5 Right channel to front panel 6 Right channel return from front panel 7 RSVD 8 No pin 9 Left channel to front panel 10 Left channel return from front panel AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode. If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “ Using Front Jack Detect ” .
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15 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
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16 COM2: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system.
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17 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install SATA connector About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation.
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18 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communications devices. COM Port Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
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19 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 4 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 5 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK.
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20 CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Name Function GND System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor PWM CPU FAN Control Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Signal Name Pin Signal Name 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PWRGD +5VSB +3.
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21 Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases.
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22 Table 1: DDR3 (memory module) QVL( Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR3 1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. NO. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size 1.
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23 Chapter 3 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.
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24 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. 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 to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message.
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25 In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a icon . 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.
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26 Default Select the default icon and press or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not. Boot Select the boot icon and press or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can choose the boot device.
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27 Advanced Select the advanced icon and press or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot BIOS Information System Language System Date System Time English Security Exit Choose the system default language Wed 07/20/2011 00:08:19 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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28 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Main Advanced Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Launch Storage OpROM Chipset Tweak Boot Disabled Enabled LAN Configuration PC Health Status ACPI Settings CPU Configuration SATA Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Power Management Setup Security Exit Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Option ROM lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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29 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Security Exit Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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30 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed System Temperature System Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage : 1319 RPM 36 OC 0 RPM 1.176 V 1.504 V : : -=- PECI Mode -=Offset to TCC Activation Temp. : lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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31 Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State S3 (Suspend to RAM) Security Exit Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the Suspend button is pressed.
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32 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot CPU Configuration Genuine Intel(R) CPU EMT64 Processor Speed Processor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology Hyper-threading Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit @2.
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33 Execute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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34 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot USB Configuration All USB Devices Legacy USB Support Security Exit Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices Enabled Enabled lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices.
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35 Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port1 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration Security Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) F71869 lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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36 fParallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port Device Settings Change Settings Device Mode Enabled IO=378h; IRQ=5; Auto Standard Parallel P... Parallel Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable parallel port. Device Settings (IO=378h; IRQ=5;) This item shows the information of the device settings.
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37 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Power Management Setup Resume By Ring Resume By PME Resume By USB2.0 (S3) Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Resume By PS2 MS (S3) EUP Function Power LED Type Security Exit About Resume by Ring Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Dual Color LED lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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38 Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot North Bridge South Bridge Security Exit North Bridge Parameters lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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39 fSouth Bridge Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot South Bridge Restore AC Power Loss Power Off Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enabled Case Open Warning Chassis Opened Disabled No Security Exit Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure (G3 state). lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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40 Tweak Menu This page enables you to monitor or set some information of the processor you have installed in your system. Main Advanced Spread Spectrum Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK Geniune Intel(R) CPU Processor Speed Total Memory Chipset Tweak Enabled Enabled @ 2.13GHZ 2132 MHZ 2048 MB Boot Security Exit Enabled/Disable Spread Spectrum lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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41 Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state.
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42 NETWORK Device Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing network devices. UEFI Boot Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI Boot drives. Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
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43 Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Back to EZ Mode Security Exit Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset lk : Select Screen mn /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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44 Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. 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.
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45 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
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46 Drivers Tab Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Setup Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
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47 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. 4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 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.
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48 Windows Vista/7 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Allow” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard.
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49 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly 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. a) System does not power up and the fans are not running. 1.Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card, DDR memory, LAN, USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse.
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50 c) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up. 1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself. Ensure the CPU fan is working properly. 2. From the BIOS setting, try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed. Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan. Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again.
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If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screenΛ Yes Check if monitor has display Yes Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. - need to CLRCMOS. HDD problem.
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52 Memo Trouble Shooting