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Zotac H55 - ITX wifi series User Manual

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  • Page 2: Electronic Emission Notices

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the CPU --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the CPU Fan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing Memory DIMMs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing the Motherboard --------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Installing the I/O Shield -------------------------------------------------------------------------------12 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis -----------------------------------------------------12 Connecting Cables and Setting Switches -------------------------------------------------------------13 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ----------------------------------------------------------------14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Boot Settings Configuration -------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Boot Device Priority------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Hard Disk Drivers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Chipset Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 North Bridge Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------24 South Bridge Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------24 Perform Settings Menu-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Exit Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Discard Changes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Load Optimal Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Load Failsafe Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------26...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Specifications

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel ® H55 Express Chipset q Size v MINI ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch q Microprocessor support v Supports LGA 1156 socket for Intel ® Core i3/Core i5/Core i7 processors q Operating systems v Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit, Windows Vista 32bit/64bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit...

  • Page 6: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard Specifications v High speed wireless connection and enhanced wireless security v Max transfer rate up to 300 Mbps or 150 Mbps (optional for different models) q Audio v 7.1+2 channel High Definition Audio Codec v All DACs support 192k/96k/48k/44.1kHz sample rate v One SPDIF-out header on board q Green Function v Support SMM, APM, ACPI...

  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. MINI_PCIE1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 Chipset 115XLM REMOVE FP_S1 PCIE1 Figure 1 Figure 1. Board Layout 1. SYS Fan Connector-SYSFAN1 10.
  • Page 8 Rear panel Figure 2. Backpanel connectors 1. Clear CMOS Button 2. USB 3.0 Ports 3. USB 2.0 Ports 4. HDMI Port 5. eSATA Port 6. Optical SPDIF Output 7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In Side Speaker Out Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out...
  • Page 9 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below. Bracket  Screws Step 3. Connect the WiFi wires to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows. WiFi wires MINI PCIE card 115XLM Bracket...

  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the CPU v Installing the CPU fan v Installing Memory DIMMs 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.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Motherboard

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU or memory DIMM. You need to purchase them to complete this installation. Installing the CPU Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the processor.

  • Page 12: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Hardware Installation Installing the CPU Fan There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct for your chassis type and your fan assembly.

  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 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. Deter- mine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the mother- board and then make all the connections.

  • Page 14: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches

    Hardware Installation Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the mother- board. This will include: q Power Connectors v 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 v 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector-PW2 q Internal Headers/Connectors v SPDIF-Out Header-CN5 v COM Header-CN4 (Optional) v Front Panel Header-FP1...

  • Page 15: 24-Pin Atx Power Connector-Pw1

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 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.

  • Page 16: Spdif-Out Header-Cn5

    Hardware Installation SPDIF-Out Header-CN5 This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through coaxial connector. CN5 - Pin Definition COM Header-CN4 (Optional) Signal CN4 - Pin Definition Signal Signal SPDIF-out Front panel header-FP1 The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables : 115XLM...

  • Page 17: Usb Headers-Fp_U1~Fp_U2

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard USB Headers-FP_U1~FP_U2 This motherboard contains six 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 headers connector 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).

  • Page 18: Speaker Header-Spk1

    Hardware Installation Speaker Header-SPK1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 SPK1-Pin Definition Assignment SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 +12V SPK- Sense Control SYSFAN1 115XLM Control Sense REMOVE +12V CPUFAN1 SPK1 SATA-Pin Definition Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~6) Signal The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard.

  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Expansion Slots The motherboard contains two expansion slots, one Mini PCIE slot and one PCIE x16 slot. MINI_PCIE1 115XLM REMOVE PCIE1 Mini PCIE Slot-MINI_PCIE1 There is one Mini PCIE slot, reserved for the WiFi Module. PCIE x16 Slot-PCIE1 There is one PCIE x16 slot reserved for graphics card.

  • Page 20: Configuring The Bios

    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.

  • Page 21: Advanced Menu

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the setting for the CPU and other system devices. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: PC Health Monitor This menu is used to monitor the PC health status. Press <enter>to display the configuration options: q CPUFAN Mode Setting Use this item to set the CPUFAN mode.

  • Page 22: Ide Configuration

    Configuring the BIOS q Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Use this item to enable or disable the adjacent cache line prefetch mode. If you disable this item, only one 64-bit line will be prefetched from the 128-bit section (including the required data). If you enable this item, two lines will be prefetched whether there is required data or not.

  • Page 23: Ahci Configuration

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard q ATA(PI) 80pin cable detection The item allows you to select the mechanism for detecting 80pin ATA(PI) cable. AHCI Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set general AHCI configuration. Intel TXT(LT) Configuration The menu allows you to configure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters. Intel VT-d Configuration The menu allows you to enable or disable Intel VT-d technology.

  • Page 24: Security

    Configuring the BIOS Security The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press <enter> to display the configuration options: q Change Supervisor/User Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/ User Password item on top of the screen shows the default setting: [Not Installed]. After you set a password, this item shows [Installed].

  • Page 25: Boot Device Priority

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard q AddOn ROM Display Mode Sets the display mode for option ROM. q Bootup Num-Lock Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock q PS/2 Mouse Support Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. q Wait for ‘F1’...

  • Page 26: Perform Settings Menu

    Configuring the BIOS Perform Setting Menu The perform setting menu items allow you to set CPU frequency and so on. Changing some settings could damage your system 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.

  • Page 27: Discard Changes

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you have made and restore the previ- ously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to discard any change and load the previously saved values. Load Optimal Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the setup menus.

  • Page 28: Installing Drivers And Software

    Installing Drivers And Software Installing Drivers and Software Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional INTEL software.
  • Page 29 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Note. If the MINI PCIE card is installed, the option Ralink Wireless Driver will display as the following window. 2. Left-click Intel Chipset Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 30 Installing Drivers And Software 3. Left-click HDA sound driver, begin loading...
  • Page 31 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 32 Installing Drivers And Software...
  • Page 33 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 5. Left-click USB 3.0 Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 34 Installing Drivers And Software 6. Left-click JMB36X Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 35 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 7. Left-click Realtek PCIE Network Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 36 Installing Drivers And Software 8. Left-click Ralink Wireless Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 37 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard 9. Left-click Intel(R) Management Engine, begin loading...
  • Page 38 Installing Drivers And Software...
  • Page 39 Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard At last, you can enter Computer Management that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard to check if the driver installation is complete.

  • Page 40: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup

    Installing Drivers And Software Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the on-screen instruc- tions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Sound Effect After clicking on the “Sound Effect”...

  • Page 41: Equalizer Selection

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Equalizer Selection The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available: Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.

  • Page 42: Mixer

    Installing Drivers And Software Mixer Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Playback control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool √...

  • Page 43: Recording Control

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Recording control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input.

  • Page 44: Audio I

    Installing Drivers And Software Audio I/O Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”.

  • Page 45: Speaker Configuration

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Speaker Configuration Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you are trying to plug in. * If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device.

  • Page 46: Connector Settings

    Installing Drivers And Software Connector Settings Click to access connector settings √ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. √...

  • Page 47: Speaker Calibration

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard √ Output Sampling Rate 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. √ Output Source Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.

  • Page 48: Microphone

    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.

  • Page 49: Audio Demo

    Intel H55-ITX series Motherboard Audio Demo The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way. Information This section provides information about your current system audio device. 291-MA146-00...

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