ECS CDC-M (V1.0) manual

Preface 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 . V ersion 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this documen[...]

ii Preface 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 interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications Th[...]

iii T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 1 1 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introduction......................................................................................1 Feature....................................................................................[...]

iv Boot Menu..........................................................................45 Security Menu......................................................................46 Exit Menu..............................................................................47 Updating the BIOS ..................................................................4[...]

1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the CDC-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard with Intel ® Atom D2700/D2550/D2500 or other CPU for high-end business or personal desktop markets. The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set o[...]

2 Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor • 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 . The Intel [...]

3 Introducing the Motherboard • T wo PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One COM port (optional) • One DVI port (one HDMI port optional) • One VGA port • Four USB 2.0 ports • One LAN port • Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Integrated I/O • Power management ?[...]

4 Introducing the Motherboard • Intel ® NM10 Express • Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket support up to 4 GB • Supports DDR3 1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM • 1 x PCI slot • 1 x PCI Express x 1 slot • 2 x Serial A T AII devices • VIA VT1705CE • Realtek 8105E-VL 10/100 LAN (RTL81 1 1E-VL Gigabit Lan optio[...]

5 Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components T able of Motherboard Components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. LAB EL CO MP O NE N TS 1. C PU_FAN CPU cooling fan connect or 2. D IMM_ 1 ~2 2 04 - p i n D DR 3 S DR AM s l o ts 3. AT X_ PO WER Standard 24-pin ATX pow er connector 4. CA SE Chas[...]

6 Introducing the Motherboard Memo[...]

7 Installing the Motherboard 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 dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before wor[...]

8 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings 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, [...]

9 Installing the Motherboard Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings 1. T o 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”. 2. Make s[...]

10 Installing the Motherboard 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 DDR3 800 400 MHz Installing Hardware Memory module Memory Bus Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules.[...]

11 Installing the Motherboard The platform requires DDR3 SODIMMs to be populated starting with the SODIMM at the far end from the processor as indicated in T able below . Here, SODIMM2 is si- tuated at the far end from the processor . T able. Raw Card Support Matrix for 2 SODIMM Configuration. Unpopulated Raw Card B Unpopulated Raw Card F SODIMM1 S[...]

12 Installing the Motherboard Installing Add-on Cards The slot on this motherboard is designed to hold expansion card and connect it to the system bus. Expansion slot is a mean of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware t[...]

13 Installing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 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 c[...]

14 Installing the Motherboard T able 3: PCIE QVL (Qualified V endor List) The following PCIE card has been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. PCI cards and 4GB memory modules had been verified, but they are not supported by specifications of Intel Cedar T rail platform. N o. Ty p e Ven d er Deta i l I n f or ma t ion 1 Modem Card A[...]

15 Installing the Motherboard Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: 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 ’[...]

16 Installing the Motherboard For AC’97 Front Audio 10 Left channel return from front panel 9 Left channel to front panel Pin Description 4 Analog power( +5V ) 6 Right channel return from front panel 8 No pin Pin Description 1 Front panel microphone input signal 3 Microphone power 5 Right channel to front panel 7 RSVD 2 Analog ground If you use A[...]

17 Installing the Motherboard 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. 1 USBPWR Front Pa[...]

18 Installing the Motherboard COM1: Onboard serial port header (Optional) Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. 1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect 2 SINB Serial Input 3 SOUTB U ART B Serial Output 4 DTRB U ART B Data T er minal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSRB Data Set Ready 7 RTSB RART B Request to Sen[...]

19 Installing the Motherboard TPM: T rusted Platform Module header (Optional) Trusted platform module (TPM) is a published specification detailing a microcontrollerthat can store secured information, and implementations of that specification. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface[...]

20 Installing the Motherboard Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function. 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. 2 Attach the other cable end to the SA T A hard drive. 3 Attach the SA T A power cable to the SA T A hard drive and connect the other end[...]

21 Installing the Motherboard 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. HDMI Port Connect the HDMI (or DVI) port to your monitor . (DVI port optional) LAN Port Connect an RJ[...]

22 Installing the Motherboard 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_F AN . 2 Connect the standard power supply connector to A TX_POWER . 3 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to [...]

23 Installing the Motherboard Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V . CPU_F AN: CPU Cooling F AN Power Connector 1 GND System Ground 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM CPU F AN Contr ol Pi n Signal Name Function 2 +12V Power +12V A TX_POWER: A TX 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal [...]

24 Installing the Motherboard Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication. Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_P ANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on A TX or micro-A TX cases. Refe[...]

25 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 statu[...]

26 Using BIOS Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility . Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility , the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When [...]

27 Using BIOS The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. W e 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. BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: K E Y FUNCTION Scrolls thr[...]

28 Using BIOS Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not. Default Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can choose the boot device. Boo[...]

29 Using BIOS Main Menu Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Advanced Date & Time The Date and T ime items show the current date and time on the computer . If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the[...]

30 Using BIOS The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Advanced Menu Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN Option ROM +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General Help F2: Previous [...]

31 Using BIOS Resume By PME (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the PCI Modem or PCI LAN card. Y ou must use an A TX power supply in order to use this feature. Use this item to do wake-up action if inserting the PCI card. Resume[...]

32 Using BIOS Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General He[...]

33 Using BIOS PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Smart Fan Function +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1[...]

34 Using BIOS ACPI Sleep State [ S3 (Suspend to RAM) ] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). 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. +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Se[...]

35 Using BIOS CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU D2700 @2.13GHz This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer . EMT64 (Supported) This item shows the computer supports EMT64. Microcode Revision (265) This item shows the Microcode version. Processor Stepping (30[...]

36 Using BIOS 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 propa- gation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable [...]

37 Using BIOS All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Clic[...]

38 Using BIOS Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Super IO Configuratio[...]

39 Using BIOS  Serial Port 1 Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Serial Port (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=2F8h; IRQ=3) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. [...]

40 Using BIOS  Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: 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. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device setti[...]

41 Using BIOS TPM Support (Enabled) This item enables or disables TPM support. TPM Configuration Use this item to show the information of TPM configuration. +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Enabl[...]

42 Using BIOS  North Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen: The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Chipset Menu North Bridge Parameters Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Exit +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn[...]

43 Using BIOS Case Open Warning (Disabled) This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up, and the item below indicates the current status of the case. Chassis Opened (No) This item indicates whether the case has been opened. Press <Esc> to Enter the T weak Menu page.  South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Ente[...]

44 Using BIOS Tweak Menu Spread Spectrum (Enabled) This page enables you to monitor or set some information of the processor you have installed in your system. Main Advanced Chipset T weak Boot Security Exit +/- : Change Opt. Enter/Dbl Click : Select lk mn : Select Screen /Click: Select Item F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Optimized Defau[...]

45 Using BIOS This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Boot Menu Bootup NumLock State (On) This item enables you to select NumLock state. 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th/6th/7th/8th Boot These items set the system boot order . Hard Diks Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the insta[...]

46 Using BIOS 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. This page enables you to set setup administrator pas[...]

47 Using BIOS Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made. Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made. Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any changes that you have made. Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults. Save as User Defaults This item en[...]

48 Using BIOS Updating the BIOS Y ou can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s W ebsite. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software su[...]

49 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7 The support software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows V ista/7. When you insert the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive, the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has [...]

50 Using the Motherboard Software Drivers T ab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al- lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk. Before installing the soft[...]

51 Using the Motherboard Software 2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. 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 automati[...]

52 Using the Motherboard Software Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the P A TH.DOC file in the root directory . This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard. Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drive[...]

53 Trouble Shooting 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 no[...]

54 Trouble Shooting 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. M[...]

Power Bu on is pressed but PC fails to start. Ye s Check if Power Supply Unit (PSU) is working No No Any Beep sound Λ No CLR CMOS and check if CPU 12V power is connected art the PC st Re Problem with PSU or board? If board problem -> c ontact RMA AC power cord is plu e d g g and PSU swit ch is turned on? Ye s oblem r Board p -> contact RMA N[...]

56 Trouble Shooting Memo[...]