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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Version:2.0 KAM1-I ® 40-012-KE2200...
  • Page 2 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Chapter 3 Provides information on us- page 25 Using BIOS ing the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 4 page 49 Describes the motherboard software. Using the Motherboard Software page 53 Provides basic trouble Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting shooting tips. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    The Standard Configuration...........25 Entering the Setup Utility............25 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........26 Using BIOS..................26 BIOS Navigation Keys..............27 Main Menu................28 Advanced Menu..............29 Chipset Menu................41 M.I.B III(MB Intelligent Bios III) Menu........43 Boot Menu................45 Security Menu.................46 Exit Menu................47 Updating the BIOS..............48 KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Auto-installing under Windows 7/8/8.1........49 Running Setup...............49 Manual Installation................51 ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)........51 Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly..........53 Start up problems after prolong use..........54 Maintenance and care tips..............54 Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart.............55...
  • Page 6: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the KAM1-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the AMD AM1 socket. The motherboard supports one PCIEX16* slot , intended for Graphics Interface.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    2 x 240-pin DDR3 Long DIMM sockets support up to 32 GB • Supports DDR3 1600/1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM Note: Please go to ECS website for the latest Memory support list. Expansion • 1 x PCI Express x16 Gen2 slot (runs at X4 mode) Slots •...
  • Page 8 ECS Exclusive AP: Supports eBLU* /eDLU/eSF* Software • 3rd Party Bundled software: Cyberlink* /Norton* /Muzee* Support Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. Free bundle software including ECS DVD: Cyberlink/ Norton/Muzee. • Mini ITX Size, 170mm x 170mm Form Factor KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 10 Front panel USB 2.0 header 14. VGA_H VGA header (optional) 15. LDC Debug card header 16. CASE Case open header 17. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 18. COM2 header Onboard serial port header 19. LPT Onboard parallel port header KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11: I/O Ports

    It can be connected to an external CD/DVD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input. 9. Line-out(lime) It is used to connect to speakers or headphones. 10. Microphone(pink) It is used to connect to a microphone. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12: Installing The Motherboard

    Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    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”. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14: Installing Hardware

    DIMM slot. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. Recommend memory configuration Sockets Model DIMM1 DIMM2 1 DIMM Populated 2 DIMMs Populated (Second) Populated (First) KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15: Installing Add-On Cards

    The mini PCI Express x1 slot supports wifi. MPCIE Slot 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. KAM1-I 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 VGA Card in the PCIE X16 slot KAM1-I 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 installing a metal gasket on the screw (Please refer to Picture 3). Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 KAM1-I 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 SATA3_1~2 SPDIFO CASE F_AUDIO COM2 F_USB VGA_H (optional) KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. 2. SPDIFO: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 97 Front Panel, please tick off the option of “ Disabled Front Panel Detect ”. If you use HD Audio Front Panel, please don’ t tick off “Disabled Front Panel Detect ” . * For reference only KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 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- KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 5. VGA_H: VGA header (optional) 6. LDC: Debug card header KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 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. 8. COM2: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a serial port to your system. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 9. LPT: Onboard parallel port Header This is a header that can be used to connect to the printer, scanner or other devices. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25: Installing A Sata Hard Drive

    Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard. Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply. * For reference only KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26: Connecting Case Components

    Components Components SYS_FAN F_PANEL CPU_FAN ATX_POWER 1. SYS_FAN (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) & 2. CPU_FAN (CPU cooling FAN Power Connector) Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 The ATX 24-pin connector allows you to connect to ATX v2.x power supply. With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note that when installing 24-pin power cable, the latches of power cable and the ATX match perfectly. 24-pin power cable KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28: Front 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 5. BZ: Buzzer header This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30: 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 KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for informa- tion. Some options (marked with an 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32: Bios Navigation Keys

    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. 2. In this Gui BIOS, you can operate by mouse or keyboard. Click : select item; Double click: enter; Right click: exit. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33: 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34: Advanced Menu

    SATA Configuration : Select Screen USB Configuration /Click: Select Item Super IO Configuration Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35: Lan Configuration

    F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP function. Power LED Type (Dual Color LED) This item shows the type of the power LED. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 37: Pc Health Status

    Low Limit PWM F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit CPU/System Smart Fan Control (Enabled) This item allows you to enable/disable the control of the CPU/System fan speed by changing the fan voltage. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 38 These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as CPU fan speed, CPU & DIMM voltage...etc. • CPU Tct1 • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • DIMM Voltage • CPU Voltage Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 39: Acpi Setting

    /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select C6 Mode Enabled +/- : Change Opt. AMD Turbo Core Auto F1: General Help AMD C&Q Enabled F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC/Right Click: Exit KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40 This item enables or disables the C6 mode. AMD Turbo Core (Auto) This item is used to set the AMD Turbo Core. AMD C&Q (Enabled) This item enables or disables the CPU C&Q Function. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 41: Sata Configuration

    This motherboard supports two SATA channel and each channel allows one SATA de- vice to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42: Usb Configuration

    USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 43: Super Io Configuration

    This item allows you to enable or disable serial port. Device Settings (IO=3F8h; IRQ=4) This item shows the information of the device settings. Change Settings (Auto) Use this item to change device settings. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 44 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. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 Use this item to change device settings. Device Mode (ECP Mode) This item shows the information of the device mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Super IO Configuration page. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46: Chipset Menu

    IGD Memory (Auto) This item shows the information of the IGD(Internal Graphics device) memory. Dual Graphics Mode (Disabled) This item allows you to enable or disable Dual Graphics Mode. Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48: Mb Intelligent Bios Iii) Menu

    It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) (9) This item specifies the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command to the same bank. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 49 This item specifies the write to read delay time. Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) (24) This item controls the four bank activate time in memory clock cycles. Row Refresh Cycle Time 0/1 (tRFC0/1) This item specifies the row refresh cycle time. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    This item enables or disables quiet boot. Boot mode select (LEGACY) Use this item to select boot mode. Set Boot Priority This item enables you to set boot priority for all boot devices. Boot Option #1/2/3/4/5/6/7 These items show the boot priorities. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 51: Security Menu

    Secure Boot (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state. Secure Boot Control (Enabled) This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only if system runs in User Mode. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52: Exit Menu

    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. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 53: 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54: 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. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 Windows 8 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. KAM1-I USER MANUAL...
  • Page 56: Manual Installation

    ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility) ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Windows O.S, which makes your computing more easily and conveniently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software.
  • Page 57 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. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
  • Page 58: 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 59: 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.
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