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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction...................................................................................1 Pakage Contents............................................................................1 Specifications................................................................................2 Motherboard Components..........................................................4 I/O Ports.............................................................
Chapter 4 51 Using the Motherboard Software 51 Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8........................................51 Running Setup.........................................................................51 Manual Installation..........................................................................53 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) (Optional).................53 Chapter 5 55 Trouble Shooting 55 Start up problems during assembly..............................................
Introduction Thank you for choosing the BAT-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function. This motherboard has onboard Intel® Bay Trail-D J1750/J1800/J1850/J1900/J2850/J2900 SOC for high-end business or personal desktop markets. Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard It supports up to 8 GB of system memory with single channel DDR3 1333MHz SO-DIMM. It supports one PCI Express x1 slot, is fully compliant to PCI Express 2.0 standard.
Chapter 1 Specifications SOC • Memory • • • Onboard Intel® Bay Trail-D J1750/J1800/J1850/J1900/J2850/ J2900 SOC Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. Signal channel DDR3 SO-DIMM memory architecture 1 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM socket supports up to 8 GB Supports DDR3 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list.
Ap/ Bundled Software Support • • Form Factor • F7 hot key for boot up devices option Supports PgUp clear CMOS Hotkey (Has PS2 KB Model only) Supports Dual/Triple Display Supports EZ BIOS (1024x768 resolution, GUI UEFI) Supports Multi-Language Supports AC’97/HD Audio auto detect (default) Chapter 1 - Supports eBLU*1/eDLU 3rd Party Bundled Software: Cyberlink*2 /Norton*2/Muzee*2 Note: *1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
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LABEL 1. CPU_FAN 2. DIMM1 3. ATX_POWER 4. COM1~2 5. LPT 6. F_PANEL 7. LCD_PWR 8. DISP_BRT 9. LVDS 10. PCIE 11. MINIPCIE 12. SYS_FAN 13. F_AUDIO 14. SATA1~2 15. CLR_CMOS 16. F_USB 17.
Chapter 1 I/O Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse (green) Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard (purple) Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 3.0 Port Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB 3.0 device. 4. USB 2.0 Ports Use the USB 2.0 ports to connect USB 2.0 devices. 5. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard 2-1. Safety Precautions • • • • 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. Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
2-3. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Chapter 2 No. Components 1 CLR_CMOS 2 LCD_PWR 1. CLR_CMOS: Clear CMOS Jumper The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings” and then “Save and Exit Setup”.
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2-4. Installing Hardware 2-4-1. Installing Memory Modules • • Chapter 2 • • This motherboard accommodates one memory module. It can support one 204-pin DDR3 1333/1066. Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules. You must install one module in the slot. Total memory capacity is 8 GB.
2-4-2. Installing Add-on Cards Chapter 2 The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. PCIE Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 2.0.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Chapter 2 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices Chapter 2 Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: No. Components No. 1 F_USB 5 Components LVDS 2 COM1~2 6 F_AUDIO 3 LPT 7 SATA1~2 4 DISP_BRT ~ ~ 1. F_USB: Front Panel USB 2.0 Header The motherboard has one USB 2.0 header supporting two USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, some computer cases have USB 2.0 ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB 2.
2. COM1~2: Onboard Serial Port Headers Connect serial port extension brackets to these headers to add serial ports to your system. Chapter 2 3. LPT: Onboard Parallel Port Header This header can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices.
Chapter 2 4. DISP_BRT: LVDS Brightness Control Header (Optional) 5. LVDS: LVDS Connector (Optional) 1. You can connect the large end of the cable to the LED panel, and connect the other small end to the slot on the motherboard. 2. Due to the chipset limitation, using dual displays LVDS(AIO) + VGA or LVDS(AIO) + HDMI will cause the problem that you may not enter BIOS setup or have the display problem.
6. 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. Chapter 2 AC’ 97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode. If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel Detect ”.
Chapter 2 If you use AC’ 97 Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Using Front Jack Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please tick off the option of “Using Front Jack Detect ”. * For reference only 7. SATA1~2: Serial ATA Connectors SATA 1~2 connectors support the Serial ATA 3Gb/s device, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA.
2-4-4. Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install a SATA Hard Drive. About SATA Connectors Chapter 2 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.
2-4-5. Connecting Case Components Chapter 2 After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: No. Components No. Components 1 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN 2 ATX_POWER 5 SPK 3 F_PANEL ~ ~ 1 & 4. CPU_FAN (CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector) & SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
2. ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Chapter 2 3. F_PANEL: 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.
Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector. Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
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Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Choose the system default language. BIOS Information System Language [English] System Date System Time [Fri 09/13/2013] [00:00:31] :Select Screen :Select Item Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- :Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle . 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.
Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Choose the system default language.
LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Enable/Disable Onboard LAN 1 Controller Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Network Stack [Disabled] :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236.
PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the paremeters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit PC Health Status Smart Fan Function Chapter 3 System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Voltage DIMM Voltage : : : : : 29°C 1566 RPM 3325 RPM 0.852V 1.
Smart Fan Mode (Normal) This item allows you to select the fan mode (Normal, Quiet, Silent, or Manual) for a better operation environment. If you choose Normal mode, the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature. If you choose Quite mode, the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment. If you choose Silent mode, the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly. If you choose Manual mode, the fan speed will be adjust depending on users’ parameters.
Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Power Management Setup Resume By PME Resume By USB Resume By PS2 KB Resume By PS2 MS Resume By RTC Alarm EUP Function Power LED Type About Resume by PCI/PCI-E/ LAN/Ext.USB 3.
PCI Express Configuration The item in the menu shows the information of PCI Express Configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit PCIE Express Configuration PCIE Speed mPCIE Speed Configure PCIE slot speed. [Auto] [Auto] Enter : Select +/- :Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU information. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.
Microcode Patch (311) This item shows the version of Microcode patch. Max CPU Speed (1990 MHz) This item shows the max speed of the CPU. Min CPU Speed (500 MHz) This item shows the min speed of the CPU. Processor Cores (4) This item shows the number of cores of the processor. Intel HT Technology (Not Supported) Intel VT-X Technology (Supported) This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-X technology or not. L1 Data Cache (24 KB X 4) This item shows the size of CPU L1 Data Cache memory.
Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled) When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology. Power Technology (Energy Efficient) This item enables or disables the power management features. Enhanced Halt (CIE) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.
SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Select IDE/ AHCI SATA Mode [AHCI Mode] SATA Port1 SATA Port2 Hitachi HDS721(750.1G Not Present :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236.
USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices USB Support Parameters [Enabled] :Select Screen :Select Item Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMA) Super IO Configuration IT8728E-FX :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Serial Port 2 Configuration Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM) Serial Port 2 Configuration Serial Port Device Settings [Enabled] IO=2F8h; IRQ=3; Change Settings [Auto] :Select Screen :Select Item Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Parallel Port 1 Configuration Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Enable or Disable Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Device Settings [Enabled] IO=378h; IRQ=5; Change Settings Device Mode [Auto] [Standard Parallet...] :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the SoC chip and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit SoC Configuration TXE Information SoC Parameters :Select Screen :Select Item Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.15.1236. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Azalia internal HDMI Codec (Enabled) This item enables or disables Azalia internal HDMI codec. Press to return to the Chipset Menu page. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit TXE Information Enable/Disable TXE Firmware Sec RC Version TXE FW Version 00.05.00.00 01.00.02.
M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Menu This page displays the information of clock speeds and enables you to set the memory voltage for your system. The clock speeds are determined by the kind of processor installed in your system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit M.I.B III (MB Intelligent BIOS III) Memory Voltage Control CPU Frequency CPU Ratio 83.3 MHz 24 Chapter 3 Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU J1850 @ 1.
Memory Voltage Control Scroll to this item to view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Auto: DDR3L standard voltage Memory Voltage Control Memory Voltage Configuration [Auto] Low Voltage: Lowest voltage supported by memory modules Manual: User customized Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Administrator Password Status User Password Status Not Installed Not Installed Set Administrator Password Administrator Password :Select Screen :Select Item Secure Boot menu Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Secure Boot Mode (Custom) This item is used to select secure boot mode, when you select standard mode, secure boot policy is fixed; when you select custom mode, the image execution policy and secure boot key databases are changeable. Key Management Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen.
Key Exchange Key Database(KEK)/Authorized Signature Database(DB)/Frobidden Signature Database(DBX) (NOT INSTALLED) These items shows the Key Exchange key database(KEK)/Authorized Signature Database(DB)/Frobidden Signature Database(DBX) installed or not. Append KEK/DB/DBX These items launche the file browser to append new signature database from the file. The file data must be formatted as Efi Variable with TimeBased Authenticated Header. Press to return to the Security Menu page.
Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Fast Boot [Disabled] Bootup NumLock State Quiet Boot [On] [Enabled] Set Boot Priority Boot Option #1 Boot Option #2 Boot Option #3 Boot Option #4 Boot Option #5 Boot Option #6 [Hard Disk: Windows...] [CD/DVD] [USB CD/DVD] [USB Hard Disk] [USB Flash: UEFI: U...
UEFI Hard Disk Drive Priorities Scroll to this item and press to view the following screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Boot Option #1 [Windows Boot Manager] Sets the system boot order :Select Screen :Select Item Chapter 3 Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc.
Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset M.I.B III Security Boot Exit Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes :Select Screen :Select Item Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override UEFI: Ut165 1.00 Windows Boot Manager (P0: Hitachi HDS721075KLA330) Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: Chapter 3 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.
Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/7/8 The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP/7/8. When you insert the DVD-ROM disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. The screen has four buttons on it: Setup, Utilities, Browse CD and Exit. Click “Exit” button to close the Auto-Setup window.
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 to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Chapter 4 2. 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.
Manual Installation Chapter 4 Windows 7/8 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.
eSF eSF(Smart Fan) utility provides easy and safe way to adjust fan speed in accordance with your PC’s system loading and temperature. It has five modes to adjust fan speed in a safe range without entering the BIOS to optimize your system cooling environment. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. eDLU Chapter 4 ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online.
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. You may also log onto our ECS website for more information: http:// www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/Support_FAQ.
Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again. This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD, CPU fan, etc. The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure. 1. Clear the CMOS values using the CLR_CMOS jumper. Refer to CLR_CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual. When completed, follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup. 2.
57 If fail, contact RMA CLR CMOS and restart. Yes Halt at POST screen 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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