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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
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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 1 1 1 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction..................1 Feature....................2 Motherboard Components.............5 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7 Choosing a Computer Case.............7...
  • Page 4 Boot Menu................41 Security Menu..............42 Save & Exit Menu..............43 Updating the BIOS..............44 45 45 45 45 Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD-ROM/CD-ROM........45 Auto-installing under Windows Vista/7..........45 Running Setup..............46 Manual Installation................48 Utility Software Reference..............48 Chapter 5 49 49 49 49 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly............49...
  • Page 5: Introducing The Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the CDC-I motherboard. This motherboard is a high perfor- ® mance, enhanced function motherboard with Intel Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU for high-end business or personal desktop markets. ® This motherboard is based on Intel NM10 Chipset for best desktop platform solution.
  • Page 6: Feature

    Feature Processor ® • Intel Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU • D2700 supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate “logical”...
  • Page 7: Bios Firmware

    Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One parallel port • One serial port • One VGA port • Four USB ports • One LAN port •...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    Specifications ® • Intel Atom D2700/D2500/D2550 or other CPU Chipset • Intel ® NM10 Express Memory • Single-channel DDR3 memory architecture • 2 x 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM socket support up to 4 GB • Supports DDR3 1066 DDR3 SDRAM Expansion •...
  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components LABEL COMPONENTS 1. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 2. DIMM_1~2 204-pin DDR3 SDRAM slots 3. ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power connector 4. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 5. SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors 6. F_PANEL Front panel switch/LED header 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 Type Jumper 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 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 SODIMM Modules (unbuffered, non-ECC) Raw Card B=1 rank of x8 SDRAM (double sided) Raw Card F=2 ranks of x8 SDRAM (double sided) Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging...
  • Page 15: Expansion Slots

    The platform requires DDR3 SODIMMs to be populated starting with the SODIMM at the far end from the processor as indicated in Table below. Here, SODIMM2 is si- tuated at the far end from the processor. Table. Raw Card Support Matrix for 2 SODIMM Configuration. SODIMM1 SODIMM2 Raw Card B...
  • 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: F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio Header The front panel audio header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. This header supports HD audio by default.
  • Page 18 For AC’97 HD Front Audio Description Description Front panel microphone input signal 2 Analog ground Microphone power 4 Analog power( +5V ) Right channel to front panel 6 Right channel return from front panel RSVD 8 No pin Left channel to front panel 10 Left channel return from front panel AC’...
  • Page 19 F_USB1~2: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 20 COM2: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name Function DCDB Data Carrier Detect SINB Serial Input SOUTB UART B Serial Output DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready Ground DSRB Data Set Ready...
  • Page 21: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom/Sata Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install SATA connector About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two 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 22: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communica- tions devices.
  • Page 23: 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 24 CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor CPU FAN Control 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 25: 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 26 Table 1: DDR3 (memory module) QVL( Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR3 1333/1066 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vendor Module part number IC Brand IC Chip Number SS/DS Size 1.2 DDR3 (SODIMM) 1333 Hynix HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 Hynix...
  • Page 27: 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 28: Resetting The Default Cmos Values

    Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time, the POST screen may show a “CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values.
  • Page 29: Bios Navigation Keys

    In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a icon . 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 30 Default Select the default icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Then you can load optimized defaults or not. Boot Select the boot icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen.
  • Page 31: Main Menu

    Advanced Select the advanced icon and press <Enter> or double click the left key of the mouse to display the following screen. Main Menu This menu shows the information of BIOS and enables you to set the system language, date and time. Main Advanced Chipset...
  • Page 32: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Legacy OpROM Support Enabled/Disabled Onboard Launch PXE OpROM Disabled LAN Option ROM Launch Storage OpROM Enabled LAN Configuration : Select Screen...
  • Page 33: Lan Configuration

    LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit LAN Configuration Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller Onboard LAN Controller Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit PC Health Status Smart Fan Function CPU Fan Speed 1319 RPM System Temperature System Fan Speed 0 RPM...
  • Page 35: Acpi Configuration

    Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security...
  • Page 36: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit CPU Configuration Enabled for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Genuine Intel(R) CPU @2.13GHZ Hyper-Threading EMT64 Supported Technology) and Disabled Processor Speed 2132 MHz for other OS (OS not Processor Stepping...
  • Page 37: Sata Configuration

    Execute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propa- gation.
  • Page 38: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit USB Configuration Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices All USB Devices Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
  • Page 39: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Use this item to show the information of Super IO configuration. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) Super IO Chip F71869 Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port1 Configuration Parallel Port Configuration : Select Screen /Click: Select Item...
  • Page 40 Parallel Port Configuration Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Parallel Port Configuration Enabled or Disabled Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE) Parallel Port Enabled Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5; Change Settings Auto Device Mode Standard Parallel P...
  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Power Management Setup About Resume by Ring Resume By Ring Disabled Resume By PME Disabled Resume By USB2.0 (S3) Disabled Resume By PS2 KB (S3) Disabled...
  • Page 42: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the North chipset, South chipset and other system. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit North Bridge North Bridge Parameters South Bridge : Select Screen /Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click : Select +/- : Change Opt.
  • Page 43 South Bridge Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit South Bridge Specify what state to go to when power is Restore AC Power Loss Power Off re-applied after a power failure (G3 state).
  • Page 44: Tweak Menu

    Tweak Menu This page enables you to monitor or set some information of the processor you have installed in your system. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Enabled/Disable Spread Spread Spectrum Enabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK Enabled Spectrum Geniune Intel(R) CPU @ 2.13GHZ Processor Speed 2132 MHZ...
  • Page 45: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock state Bootup NumLock State Set Boot Priority 1st Boot Hard Disk 2nd Boot CD/DVD 3rd Boot USB / IDE Floppy 4th Boot USB CD/DVD...
  • Page 46: Security Menu

    NETWORK Device Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing network devices. UEFI Boot Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installing UEFI Boot drives. Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password.
  • Page 47: Save & Exit Menu

    Save & Exit Menu This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Back to EZ Mode Go back to EZ Mode Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset : Select Screen...
  • Page 48: Updating The Bios

    Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. 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 49: 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 50: 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 51 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 56 Memo Trouble Shooting...

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