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- Page 1 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 4 Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 5 3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions. 4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in any way. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 6 BIOS Setup Using BIOS Utility. page 9 Chapter 3 Describes the motherboard software. Using the Motherboard Software page 39 Chapter 4 Provides basic trouble shooting tips. Troubleshooting page 51 LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using BIOS About the Setup Utility........9 The Standard Configuration....10 Entering the Setup Utility......10 Resetting the Default CMOS Value..11 Using BIOS.............12 BIOS Navigation Keys......13 Main Menu..........14 Advanced Menu........15 Chipset Menu..........25 Tweak Menu...........29 Security Menu........30 Boot Menu..........31 LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 8 Using the Motherboard Software Installing the Windows OS......39 Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1................. Running Setup........41 Manual Installation........44 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility).............44 Windows 8.1 OS Recovery......46 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and problem solution..51 LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL viii...
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Page 9: Introducing The Pc
Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction Thank you for choosing LIVA CORE Mini PC featuring BDWY-MINI of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. ® This mini PC is based on Intel Broadwell-Y platform. This latest Core-M processor is a multi-core system-on-a-chip (SoC) that ®... -
Page 10: Specifications
Additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB Flash Drive • Realtek ALC283 Audio - 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec - 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic (combo) supports for jack detection LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 11 AP Support • Supports eBLU* /eDLU/Cyberlink Media Suite* /Norton Anti Virus* /Muzee* Magix* /EZ Charger Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink Media Suite/Norton Anti Virus/ Muzee/Magix. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 12: Front And Rear I/O
ID design and specification may vary, please refer to actual goods you purchase. 1. Power Button Use this button to power on/off the system. 2. Micro SD Care Reader You can insert the memory card to the bulid-in card reader. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 13 1.4A. 7. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port for Network connecting. 8. Combo Audio Jack Connect a microphone or speaker to (Line out & Mic in) the combo jack. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 14: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 15 LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 16: Header Pin Definition
M.2 support wireless card and SSD card LED light for indecating the system under power on or suspend status 10. LED_H1 (white light for power on and blinking orange light for suspend) Header Pin Definition BT (Battery) SYS_FAN DMIC LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: Using Bios
Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options. This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 18: The Standard Configuration
(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 Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 19: Resetting The Default Cmos Value
CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings and Save it to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 20: Using Bios
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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 21: Bios Navigation Keys
BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 22: 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 23: Advanced Menu
:Select Item Enter : Select USB Configuration +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 24: Lan Configuration
F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 25: Power Management Setup
RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 26 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 27: Acpi Settings
Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 28: Cpu Configuration
CPU C6 Report [Enabled] F1:General Help CPU C7 Report [C7s] F2:Previous Values Package C State limit [AUTO] F3:Optimized Defaults Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled] F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 29 Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 30 This item is used to set the package C state limit. Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 31: Sata Configuration
Spin Up Device (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device. External SATA (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 32: Usb Configuration
Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 33: Chipset Menu
ME Configuration :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 34: System Agent Configuration
CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 35: Pch Configuration
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to ites operating status. Azalia HD Audio (Enabled) This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 36 F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. ME Control (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the ME control. ME FW Version (10.0.30.1072) This item shows the ME FW version. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 37: Tweak Menu
Processor Speed (0800 MHz) This item shows the current processor speed. Memory Frequency (1600 MHz) This item shows the memory frequency. Total Memory (4096 MB (DDR3)) This item shows the total memory. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 38: Security Menu
This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state. Secure Boot (Disabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 39: Boot Menu
Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Operation System Select (Windows 7 or other OS) This item is used to select the operation system. Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled) This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 40 This item enables or disables to update system BIOS. Boot mode select (LEGACY) Use this item to select boot mode. Boot Option #1~8 These items show the boot priorities and can be used to set the boot priorities of various device categories. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 41 F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option #1 (P3: SATA SSD ...) Use this item to set the system boot order. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 42 F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Option #1 (P3: SATA SSD ...) Use this item to set the system boot order. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 43: Exit Menu
Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit the system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the changes. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 44 This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore as User Defaults This item enables you to restore the user defaults. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 45: Updating The Bios
When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 46 Memo LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 47: Using The Motherboard Software
You need to change the booting priority in BIOS in order to boot from USB device. Enter into BIOS and select the Boot in menu (or press the hotkey F7), set USB drive as the first booting priority. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 48: Drivers Auto-Installing Under Windows 8.1
DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. Information: Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk. Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 49: Running Setup
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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 50 Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 51 Windows 8.1 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. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 52: Manual Installation
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S., which make your computing more easily and conveniently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. - Page 53 Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. eBLU 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.
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Page 54: Windows 8.1 Os Recovery
2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery. 3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or click Get started. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 55: To Reset Your Pc
If you choose to erase data quickly. Some data might be recoverable using special software. If you choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but it makes recovering data less likely. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 56: To Restore Your Pc To An Earlier Point In Time
2. Enter Control Panel in the search box, and tap or click Control Panel. 3. Enter Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap or click Recovery. 4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the instructions. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 57 RMA Service for OS recovery Note: LIVA product will be reformatted to the original factory configuration after repair. ECS is not liable to restore or transfer the customer’s own responsibility to back up the data and information stored in the hard drive before provide the defective LIVA products for repair sevice.
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Page 59: Troubleshooting
Boot up failed. 1. Use the specified adapter provided by ECS. 2. Check whether the adapter has been plugged in. 3. Check the connection between adapter and the system. - Page 60 1. Check whether the driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 61 2. Ensure the LAN cable is securely inserted to the RJ45 port and the LED light flashes normally. 3. Check IP address. 4. If the LAN connection problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 62 “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website. 2. Check the WIFI in your working area is well functional and has good reception.
- Page 63 Note: Due to chipset limitation, the mic function of audio codec AL282 can be only compatibel to iPhone devices. 3. If the audio problem still exists after these checking steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service. LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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