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Zotac NM10-DTX WiFi 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 NM10 series Motherboard ® Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Safety Instructions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 Installing Memory Modules --------------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Installing the Motherboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11 Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ----------------------------------------------------------11 Connecting Cables and Setting Switches --------------------------------------------------------------12 24-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------13 4-pin ATX_12V power connector-PW2 -----------------------------------------------------------------13 SPDIF-Out Header-CN6 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Driver Installation -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 The adjustment of graphics properties ------------------------------------------------------------34 Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -----------------------------------------------------------------------36 Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36 Sound Effect ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36 Environment Simulation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------36 Equalizer Selection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 Frequently Used Equalizer Setting -------------------------------------------------------------37 Karaoke Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37 Mixer --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38 Playback control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38...

  • Page 5: Motherboard Specifications

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v Intel NM10 Family Express Chipset ® q Size v Mini-DTX form factor of 203X170mm q Microprocessor support v Integrated with Intel Atom processor D4/D5 series featuring an integrated graphics core ®...
  • Page 6 Motherboard Specifications q Onboard High Definition Audio v Supports 6-channel v Supports Jack-Sensing function v One SPDIF-out header on board q Green Function v Support SMM, APM, ACPI v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR) v RTC timer to power-on the system v AC power failure recovery q Graphics Processing Unit Features v Integrated with Intel...

  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors. 19 20 DDRII-2 DDRII-1 Mini_PCIEX1 FP_U2 FP_U1 Chipset PCIE2 PCIEX1 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 FP_S1 COM1 SYS_FAN SATA6 SATA5 SATA2 Figure 1 Figure 1.
  • Page 8 Rear panel Figure 2 2 3 4 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port 2. USB Connectors 3. HDMI Port (Optional) 4. SPDIF Connectors 5. VGA Port 6. eSATA Port 7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out...
  • Page 9 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Step 2. Secure the bracket to the motherboard with screws according to the picture below. Bracket  Screws Step 3. Connect the WiFi wire to the MINI PCIE card as the following picture shows. WiFi wire Bracket MINI PCIE card Step 4.

  • 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 Installing Memory Modules q Installing the motherboard q Installing the I/O Shield 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: Installing Memory Modules

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 240-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Refer to the following recommendations to install the memory modules. q One DIMM: Install it into slot 1 or 2.

  • Page 12: Installing The 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 13: Connecting Cables And Setting Switches

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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-CN6 v COM Header-COM1...

  • Page 14: 24-Pin Atx Power Connector-Pw1

    Hardware Installation 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. PW1-Pin Definition Signal Signal...

  • Page 15: Spdif-Out Header-Cn6

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® SPDIF-Out Header-CN6 This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through coaxial connector. COM Header-COM1 CN6 - Pin Definition COM1 - Pin Definition Signal 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 :...

  • Page 16: Usb Headers-Fp_U1~Fp_U2

    Hardware Installation USB Headers-FP_U1~FP_U2 This motherboard contains six USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains two 10-pin internal headers 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 17: Speaker Header-Spk1

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Speaker Header-SPK1 CPU_FAN Control SPK1-Pin Definition Sense Assignment +12V SPK- Fan Connectors There are two fan connectors on the motherboard, including system fan connector-SYS_FAN and CPU fan connector-CPU_FAN. SPK1 SYS_FAN SATA1 SATA3 SATA4 +12V Sense Control SATA2 SATA6...

  • Page 18: Expansion Slots

    Hardware Installation Expansion Slots The motherboard contains three expansion slots, one Mini PCIE slot, one PCIE x16 slot and one PCIE x1 slot. Mini_PCIEX1 PCIE2 PCIEX1 Mini PCIE Slot-Mini_PCIEX1 There is one Mini PCIE slot, reserved for the WiFi Module. PCIE x16 Slot-PCIE2 There is one PCIE x16 slot reserved for graphics or video cards that is fully compliant to PCIE 1.0a specification.

  • Page 19: Configuring The Bios

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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 20: Advanced Menu

    Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Press <Enter> to display the configuration options: USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Press <enter> To display the configuration options: q Legacy USB Support Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating...

  • Page 21: Ide Configuration

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® q Hyper Threading Technology Enable this function for Windows and Linux4 OS, (OS supports Hyper Threading Technology) Disable this function for other OS. (OS not optimized for Hyper Threading Technology) q Configure SATA as This item allows you to configure SATA as IDE/AHCI/Disabled mode. q SATA Run Mode Configuration This item allows you to configure the SATA run mode.

  • Page 22: Boot Menu

    Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Press <Enter> to display the configuration options: Boot Settings Configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings. Press <Enter> To display the configuration options: q Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting...

  • Page 23: Chipset Menu

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press <Enter> to display the sub-menu: NorthBridge Configuration The items allow you to configure north bridge features, including Memory, Graphic, Video, and so on. SouthBridge Configuration The items allow you to configure south bridge features, including USB, HDA, Onboard Lan, and so on.

  • Page 24: Exit Menu

    Configuring the BIOS 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. Press <Enter> to display the sub-menu: Save Changes and Exit Select this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 25: Flash Update Procedure

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® FLASH Update Procedure The program AFUDOS XX.ROM is included on the driver CD (D:\Utility\AFUDOS XX.ROM). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the flash BIOS, as listed below. 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AFUDOS XX.ROM to the diskette.

  • Page 26: 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 27 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Note. If the MINI PCIE card is installed, the option Atheros Wireless driver will display as the following window. 2. Left-click Intel chipset Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 28 Installing Drivers and Software 3. Left-click HDA sound driver, begin loading...
  • Page 29 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 4. Left-click Intel Graphics Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 30 Installing Drivers and Software 5. Left-click RTL8110S network Driver, begin loading...
  • Page 31 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 6. Left-click JMB36X driver, begin loading...
  • Page 32 7. Left-click Atheros Wireless driver, begin loading...
  • Page 33 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 8. Left-click JMB RAID Manager, begin loading...
  • Page 34 Installing Drivers and Software 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 35: The Adjustment Of Graphics Properties

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® The adjustment of graghics properties Thank you for choosing our NM10 series motherboard. The product is specially designed to support HDMI/VGA dual display on Intel ATOM + NM10 ® platform, please read the following information and configure the system accordingly to enjoy the unique feature.
  • Page 36 Installing Drivers and Software 2. In Display Devices tab, set Operating Mode to Single Display, and set Primary Device to Monitor. 3. Click Display Settings tab, choose the Screen Resolution you want, and click Apply. 4. The dialogue box will appear as the image below. If you confirm the desktop change, please click OK.

  • Page 37: Realtek Hd Audio Driver Setup

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the on-screen instructions), “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 38: Equalizer Selection

    Installing Drivers and Software 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 39: Mixer

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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.

  • Page 40: Recording Control

    Installing Drivers and Software 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.

  • Page 41: Audio I

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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.

  • Page 42: Speaker Configuration

    Installing Drivers and Software 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 43: Connector Settings

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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. Disable front panel jack detection (option) √...

  • Page 44: Speaker Calibration

    Installing Drivers and Software 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, and etc.) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.

  • Page 45: Microphone

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 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 46: Audio Demo

    Installing Drivers and Software 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.

  • Page 47: Sata Raid User Manual

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® SATA RAID User Manual Users can set SATA RAID configuration through JMicron HW RAID Manag- er. Please note that your system must have more than two SATA Hard disks to set SATA RAID configuration. JMicron HW RAID Manager Note: Before using JMicron HW RAID Manager configuration, you must have installed the JMB36X driver and JMB RAID Manager.

  • Page 48: Creating Jmicron Hw Raid

    SATA RAID User Manual Click the icon to enter Basic RAID Configuration. Note. When setting SATA RAID in JMicron HW RAID Manager, you can set the pass word as the following shows. Creating JMicron HW RAID In the Basic RAID Configuration menu, select the RAID mode (RAID0/RAID1/ LARGE) you want to configure, and click Apply.
  • Page 49 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Enter Computer Management, and select Disk Management. Follow the pictures below.
  • Page 50 SATA RAID User Manual Follow the instructions below to create new volume.

  • Page 51: Deleting Jmicron Hw Raid

    Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® Deleting JMicron HW RAID In the Basic RAID Configuration menu, select DELETE ALL RAID and click Ap- ply. Follow the pictures below to delete JMicron HW RAID.
  • Page 52 SATA RAID User Manual...
  • Page 53 Intel NM10 series Motherboard ® 291-MA137-02...

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