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Version 1.0A
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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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence 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.
CDC-TI USER MANUAL
Preface

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  • Page 1 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. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    27 Chapter 3 Provides information on us- Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard page 53 software. Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 page 57 Provides basic trouble Trouble Shooting shooting tips. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About the Setup Utility..............27 The Standard Configuration...........27 Entering the Setup Utility............27 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........28 Using BIOS..................28 BIOS Navigation Keys..............29 Main Menu................30 Advanced Menu..............31 Chipset Menu................44 Tweak Menu................47 Boot Menu................49 Security Menu.................50 Exit Menu..................51 Updating the BIOS..............52 CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7.........53 Running Setup...............53 Manual Installation................55 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........55 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........57 Start up problems after prolong use..........58 Maintenance and care tips..............58 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............59...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the CDC-TI motherboard of high performance, enhanced func- tion. This motherboard has Onboard Cedarview CPU with a Thin Mini-ITX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. ® ® ® ® ®...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications ® • Intel Onboard Cedarview CPU • Intel FMB 10W Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest CPU support list. ® Chipset • Intel NM10 Chipset Memory • Singel channel DDR3 SO-DIMM memory architecture • 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB •...
  • Page 7 System BIOS • AMI BIOS with 32Mb SPI Flash ROM - Supports ECS MIB III Utility a. CPU Voltage Adjustable b. Memory Voltage Adjustable c. IMC Voltage Adjustable - Supports Plug and Play, STR(S3)/STD(S4), Multi Boot - Supports Hardware Monitor - Supports ACPI 3.0 version &...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components This picture may be different due to Optional Features on speccifications. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9 Onboard serial port header (optional) 25. LPT Printer Header (optional) 26. DLVDS Dual Channels LVDS interface (optional) 27. BKLT_CTRL LCD panel Backlight control (optional) 28. BKLT_EN LCD panel Backlight power ON/OFF (optional) 29. LCD_SEL LCD select jumper (optional) CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    Orange blinking Active No link Link LED Green Link LAN Port 6. Audio Ports Use the two audio jacks to connect audio devices. The left jack is for microphone. The right jack is for stereo line-out signal. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brack- ets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    1. LCD_SEL: LCD select jumper (optional) 1.When your panel connects to LVDS, please check LCD Select header setting first. 2.Due to the differences of the panel parameters, please follow the above illustration to place the jumper caps. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 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”. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    Refer to the following to install the memory modules. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Add-On Cards

    Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 16 2. The onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit SCSI cards. Please refer the following illustrations to install the add-on card: Install the LAN Card in the PCIE X1 slot CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 Make the other end of the cable (with a gold screw) through the upper hole of the bracket, and tighten the antenna on to the gold screw after install- ing a metal gasket on the screw (Please refer to Picture 3). Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18: Connecting Optional Devices

    2-4-3. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Components Components SATA1~2 TOUCH/CAMERA/CR SPEAKER F_AUDIO SPDIFO DLVDS CASE BKLT_EN BKLT_CTRL F_USB CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Paral- lel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. 2. TOUCH/CAMERA/CR: Touch board header/CCD Header/Card reader header Users please note to install the card to the correct header. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. 4. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header (optional) This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 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. BKLT_EN: LCD panel Backlight power ON/OFF (optional) CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 7. BKLT_CTRL: LCD panel Backlight control (optional) 8. CIR: Consumer infrared CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented mi- crophone 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. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 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 CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 12. CASE: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang- CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive/Sata Hard Drive

    Disk Drive/Optical Disk Drive and connect the other end to the connectors on the motherboard. Refer to the illustration below for proper installation: Attach the comb end of the HDD/ODD/SATA cable to the Hard Disk Drive/ Optical Disk Drive. Attach the other ends to the connectors on the motherboard. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28: Connecting Case Components

    2-4-5. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Components Components HDD_PWR/ODD_PWR SYS_FAN1~2 PANEL 1. HDD_PWR/ODD_PWR: HDD Power connector/ODD Power connector CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29: Panel Header

    50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal de-bounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on/off signal. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V. 4. SPK: Buzzer Header (optional) Connect the case speaker cable to SPK. This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Using Bios

    When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. Some options (marked with a icon ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: Bios Navigation Keys

    Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. Then you can choose the boot device. Advanced Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the screen. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Main Menu

    The Date and Time 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 Windows Date and Time Properties utility. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) The item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Storage OpROM. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the Power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Lan Configuration

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Onboard LAN. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38: Pc Health Status

    Smart Fan start PWM TEMP(+) +/- : Change Opt. Delta T F1: General Help Smart Fan Slope PWM value 6 PWM value/unite F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults System Fan Full Speed TEMP(+) F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39 System temperature, CPU & DIMM voltage, CPU & System fan speed... etc. • System Fan 1 Speed • System Temperature • System Fan 2 Speed • CPU Voltage • DIMM Voltage • VAXG Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40: Acpi Configuration

    F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit ACPI Sleep State [S3(Suspend to RAM)] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Cpu Configuration

    Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Sata Configuration

    This motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44: Usb Configuration

    All USB Devices (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45: Super Io Configuration

    This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (Standard Serial Por...) This item shows the information of the device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46 This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (Standard Serial Por...) This item shows the information of the device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CIR Controller (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable CIR controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48: Chipset Menu

    North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge : Select Screen /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 CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 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. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 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 return to the Chipset Menu page. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Tweak Menu

    Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Processor Speed (2132 MHz) This item shows the current processor speed. Total Memory (2048 MB) This item shows the total memory. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 2. Press and hold the “Page Up Key (PgUp)” of the keyboard, and then boot the PC 3. Two seconds after the PC boots up, release the “Page Up Key (PgUp)”. 4. The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53: Boot Menu

    Hard Disk / CD/DVD ROM / USB/IDE Floppy / USB CD/DVD ROM / USB HardDisk / USB Flash / NETWORK / UEFI Boot Drive Priorities These items enable you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system. Press <Enter> to see the submenu. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54: Security Menu

    : Select Screen /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 Administrator Password Press <Enter> to setup administrator password. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55: Exit Menu

    This item enables you to restore the system defaults. Save as User Defaults This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore User Defaults This item enables you to restore user defaults to all the setup options. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56: Updating The Bios

    BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57: Using The Motherboard Software

    Click Setup. The installation program begins: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 58 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. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 59: Manual Installation

    ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers.
  • Page 60 ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. CDC-TI USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61: Trouble Shooting

    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.aspx?MenulD=49& childid=M 49&LanlD=0 a) System does not power up and the fans are not running.
  • Page 62: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    5. Check whether there is any bulked up electrolytic capacitor or abnormal component. Please logo onto our ECS website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Support/ Technical_Support_List.aspx?MenuID=50&LanID=0 for more information. Maintenance and care tips Your computer, like any electrical appliance, requires proper care and maintenance.
  • Page 64 Memo CDC-TI USER MANUAL...

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