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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. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners and are acknowledged.
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.
Preface
Preface

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T T T T T ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction...................1 Feature....................2 Specifications................4 Motherboard Components............5 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........7...
  • Page 4 Boot Menu.................36 Security Menu ..............37 Save & Exit Menu..............38 .............. Updating the BIOS Chapter 4 41 41 41 41 41 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM........41 Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista/7........41 Running Setup..............42 Manual Installation.................44 Utility Software Reference..............44 45 45 45 45 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the HDC-I motherboard. This is a high performance, en- hanced function motherboard with onboard FT1 CPU for high-end business or per- sonal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on AMD Hudson M1 FCH Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor This motherboard uses onboard AMD FT1 CPU that carries the following fea- tures: • The onboard AMD FT1 processor combines the central processing unit (CPU) with the graphics processing unit (CPU) in a single-chip Acceler- ated Processing Unit (APU) package. •...
  • Page 7: Bios Firmware

    Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: • One PCI Express X16 slot (running at x4 mode) for Graphics Interface • One Mini PCI Express X1 slot (with optional wireless card) • Four 7-pin SATA connectors Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: •...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications • Onboard AMD FT1 Processor Chipset • AMD Hudson M1 chipset Memory • Dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB • Supports DDR3 1066/800 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion • 1 x PCI Express X16 slot (running at x4 mode) •...
  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 2. DDR3_1~2 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 3. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 4. SPK External speaker header 5. SATA1~4 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 6. F_USB1~2 Front panel USB 2.0 header (F_USB1 supports EZ charger) 7.
  • Page 10 Memo Introducing the Motherboard...
  • Page 11: 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 working on the motherboard •...
  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    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.
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS 3-pin Clear CMOS Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn off the system.
  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR3 1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 400 MHz DDR3 1066 533 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots.
  • Page 15: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots 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 that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 16 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: SATA1~4: Serial ATA III connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the data transfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.
  • Page 18 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers (F_USB1 supports EZ charger) The motherboard has two USB 2.0 ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. 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 2.0 connectors to connect the front- mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 19 LVDS: LVDS connector (Optional) Signal Name Signal Name USB_GND V_LED V_LED PWM_LED EN_LED USB_VCC USB_D- USB_D+ USB_GND V_EDID RXIN0- RXIN0+ RXIN1- RXIN1+ RXIN2- RXIN2+ RXCLK+ RXCLK- DATA-EDID CLK-EDID Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 20: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install SATA connectors. About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features four SATA connectors supporting a total of four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard inter- face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs.
  • Page 21: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices. DVI Port Use the DVI port to connect the monitor. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. LAN Port Connect RJ-45 jacks to LAN port to connect your computer to the Network.
  • Page 22: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
  • Page 23 CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor 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 Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V...
  • Page 24: Front Panel Header

    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. Refer to the table below for information: Signal Function Signal Function HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (+) HD_LED_N Hard disk LED (-) FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED (-)
  • Page 25: Using Bios

    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.
  • Page 26: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Choose the system default BIOS Information language System Language [English] System Date [Sat 12/18/2010] :Select Screen System Time...
  • Page 27: Bios Navigation Keys

    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.
  • Page 28: Advanced Menu

    Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Enable or Disable Boot Option Legacy OpROM Support for Legacy Network Devices. Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled] ECS eJIFFY Function LAN Configuration :Select Screen PC Health Status :Select Item Power Management Setup ACPI Settings...
  • Page 29: Lan Configuration

    ESC:Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ECS eJIFFY Function (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable ECS eJIFFY Function. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 30: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the paeameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Smart Fan Function CPU Tct1 System temperature...
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Power Management Setup About Resume by USB (S3) Resume By PME [Enabled] Resume By USB (S3)
  • Page 33: Acpi Configuration

    ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit ACPI Configuration Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter ACPI Sleep State...
  • Page 34: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU . Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Enabled/Disabled the AMD C&D CPU Configuration Function. Nodeo: AMD E-350 Processor Dual Core Running @ 1618 MHz 1300 mV :Select Screen...
  • Page 35: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration Use this item to show the mode of serial SATA configuration options. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Enabled/Disabled SATA SATA Configuration Controller Onchip SATA Channel [Enabled] SATA Mode [IDE]...
  • Page 36: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit USB Configuration All USB Devices [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 37: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit North Bridge Parameters North Bridge South Bridge...
  • Page 38 South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit SB Chipset Configuration Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]...
  • Page 39: Frequency/Voltage Control Menu

    Frequency/Voltage Control Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot...
  • Page 40: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Select the keyboard NumLock Boot Configuration state Bootup NumLock State [On] Boot Option Priorities :Select Screen...
  • Page 41: Security Menu

    Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Set Setup Administrator Administrator Password Password :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
  • Page 42: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Frequency/Voltage Control Boot Security Save & Exit Exit system setup after saving Save Changes and Exit the changes.
  • Page 43 Boot Override Use this item enables you to set the device order. SATA/UEFI/Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device These items sets the system boot order. Using BIOS...
  • Page 44: Updating The Bios

    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, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 45: Using The Motherboard Software

    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.
  • Page 46: Running Setup

    Drivers Tab Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Setup 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.
  • Page 47 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
  • Page 48: Manual Installation

    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.
  • Page 49: 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.
  • Page 50: Start Up Problems After Prolong Use

    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.
  • Page 52 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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