Summary of Contents for Zotac Intel NM70-ITX Series
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Electronic Emission Notices 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.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------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...
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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 filesystem device --------------------------------------------------------26...
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications 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...
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Motherboard Specifications q Graphics Features v VGA & HDMI outputs v Support up to 2560x1600 resolution q Expansion slots v One PCI slot...
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 PWR2 Chipset SATA3 ESATA SATA2 FP_U2 SPK1 SATA1 FP_S1 FP_U1 PCI1 Figure 1 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 12.
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Rear panel Figure 2. Backpanel connectors 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...
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 fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
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.
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...
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. PWR2 PW1-Pin Definition Signal...
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. CN5 - Pin Definition COM Header-CN3 Signal CN3 - Pin Definition SPDIF-out Signal Signal Front Panel Header-FP1 The front panel header on this motherboard is...
Hardware Installation USB Headers-FP_U1/2 This motherboard contains two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal USB 2.0 headers onboard. Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis are equipped with the front panel option).
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard +12V +12V Sense Sense Control Control SYSFAN1 CPUFAN1 Speaker Header-SPK1 SPK1-Pin Definition Assignment SPK1 SPK- SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~3) The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices.
Hardware Installation Expansion Slots The motherboard contains one PCI slot. PCI1 PCI Slot-PCI1 The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Jumper Settings This section explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this section whenever in doubt. CMOS Clear Jumper-JP1 Selection...
Configuring the BIOS Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard q Processor Information Displays the auto-detected processor information. q PCH Information Displays the auto-detected PCH information. q System Language Choose the system default language. q System Date/Time Allows you to set the system date/time. Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices.
Configuring the BIOS q S3 Video Repost This item allows you to enable or disable Repost Video on S3 Resume function. The default setting is [Disabled]. CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard q Device reset time-out Allows you to set device reset time-out. q Device power-up delay Allows you to set device power-up delay. Super IO Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure NCT5577D Super IO Chipset.
Configuring the BIOS q USB 3.0/2.0 Controller Enable or disable USB 3.0/2.0 controller. q HD Audio Controller Enable or disable HD Audio controller. Network Stack The item in this menu allows you to set network stack. q Network stack This item allows you to enable or disable UEFI network stack. X-Setting Menu The X-Setting menu items show the settings of CPU, memory and so on.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: Boot Configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings. Press <enter> To display the...
Configuring the BIOS Security Menu The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: q Administrator Password Select this item to set Setup Administrator Password. q User Password Select this item to set the user password.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard PC Health Menu Select PC Health from the BIOS Setup Utility menu to display the System menu. q Smart Fan Function Use this item to enable or disable smart fan function. q System/CPU Fan Mode Use this item to select system/CPU fan mode.
Configuring the BIOS Exit Menu The exit menu items allow you to load the option or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Press <enter> to display the sub-menu: Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press <Enter>...
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Save Changes Select this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the BIOS Setup and exit the BIOS Setup. When the diolog box [Save configuration?] appears, select [Yes] to save changes, or select [No] to return to the main menu.
Installing Drivers And Software Installing Drivers and Software Note: 1. It is important to remember that before installing the driver disk that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows 7 32bit/64bit and Windows 8 32bit/64bit. 2.
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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard 2. Left-click Intel Chipset Driver, begin loading 3. Left-click HDA Sound Driver, begin loading...
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Installing Drivers And Software 4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading...
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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard 5. Left-click Ethernet PCI-E Driver, begin loading...
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Installing Drivers And Software 6. Left-click USB3.0 Controller Driver, begin loading 7. Left-click Intel Management Engine, begin loading...
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Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard 8. Left-click Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, begin loading.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driver dsk and follow the on-screen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double...
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Installing Drivers And Software Environment Simulation You will be able to enjoy different sound experience by pulling down the arrow, totally 23 kinds of sound effect will be shown for selection. Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager also provides five popular settings “Sewer pipe”, “Bathroom”, “Arena”, “Stone Room”, and “Auditorium” for quick enjoyment.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Speakers Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Speakers includes four tabs: Speaker Configuration, Sound Effects, Room Correction and Default Format. Speaker Configuration In this tab, you can choose speaker configuration: Stereo, Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker or 7.1...
Installing Drivers And Software Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone/recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Line In Realtek HD Audio Manager integrates “Volume Control” functions into the Line In page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Single click on the volume icon , the Recording/Playback Volume will be changed to the mute mode.
Installing Drivers And Software Device Advanced Settings Click on “Device advanced settings” at the upper right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page, and you can set the playback device and recording device as below. Connector Settings Click on the icon on the main page of Realtek HD Audio Manager, and the Connector Settings dialog will display.
Intel NM70-ITX series Motherboard Information Click on the icon at the lower right corner of Realtek HD Audio Manager page, the Realtek HD Audio information will display. Hardware / Software information of your audio system Language setting When “Audio” is chosen,...