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ECS HDC-I

ECS HDC-I
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Preface
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. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and
to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
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.
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.
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ECS HDC-I Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory TypeDDR3
LANRealtek RTL8111E Gigabit LAN
Form FactorMini-ITX
AudioRealtek ALC662, 6-Channel
Video Outputs1 x VGA
Power Connector24-pin ATX

Summary

Preface

Copyright

Legal notice regarding reproduction and use of the publication.

Disclaimer

States that information is subject to change without notice and disclaims warranties.

Trademark Recognition

Acknowledges registered trademarks of Microsoft and Intel.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Details FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and potential interference.

Declaration of Conformity

Canadian Department of Communications

States compliance with Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations for Class B apparatus.

About the Manual

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Introduces the motherboard and its basic features and components.

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Guides users through the physical installation of the motherboard.

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Explains how to navigate and use the system's BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Details how to install drivers and utilities from the included software disc.

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

Provides guidance on diagnosing and resolving common hardware issues.

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Welcomes the user and provides a brief overview of the motherboard's purpose.

Feature

Lists and describes the key features and capabilities of the motherboard.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the motherboard hardware components.

Motherboard Components

Identifies and labels the physical components on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard

Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety guidelines to follow during motherboard installation.

Choosing a Computer Case

Provides advice on selecting a compatible computer case for the motherboard.

Installing the Motherboard in a Case

Describes the process of physically mounting the motherboard inside a computer case.

Expansion Options

Installing Add-on Cards

Explains how to install expansion cards into available slots on the motherboard.

Integrated IO

SPDIFO port

Describes the SPDIFO output port.

Bluetooth

Mentions the onboard Bluetooth connectivity.

DVI port

Describes the DVI video output port.

VGA port

Describes the VGA video output port.

USB 2.0 ports and USB 3.0 ports

Details the available USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.

LAN port

Describes the LAN network port.

eSATA port

Describes the eSATA external storage port.

HDMI port

Describes the HDMI video/audio output port.

Audio jacks

Describes the audio jacks for microphone and line-in/out.

BIOS Firmware

BIOS Features

Lists configurable system features available through the BIOS.

Specifications

CPU

Specifies the CPU details for the motherboard.

Chipset

Specifies the chipset used on the motherboard.

Memory

Details memory specifications, including type and capacity.

Expansion Slots

Lists the types and number of expansion slots available.

Storage

Outlines storage interface specifications, like SATA ports.

Audio

Specifies the audio codec used on the motherboard.

LAN

Details the specifications for the onboard LAN controller.

Rear Panel IO

Lists all input/output ports available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal IO Connectors & Headers

Describes internal connectors and headers for case connections.

System BIOS

Provides information about the system's BIOS.

Form Factor

States the physical dimensions and form factor of the motherboard.

Motherboard Components

Table of Motherboard Components

A table identifying labeled components on the motherboard diagram.

Installing Hardware

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR3 SDRAM modules into the motherboard slots.

Installation Procedure

Detailed procedure for correctly installing memory modules into DIMM slots.

Checking Jumper Settings

Setting Jumpers

Explains how to use jumpers to configure system settings on the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

Jumper Settings

Details specific jumper settings, such as for clearing CMOS.

Expansion Slots

Installing Add-on Cards

Explains how to install expansion cards into available slots on the motherboard.

Installing Hardware

Installing a Wireless Card

Provides instructions for installing a wireless card into the Mini PCI Express slot.

Connecting Optional Devices

SATA14: Serial ATA III connectors

Details the Serial ATA III connectors for connecting hard drives.

FAUDIO: Front Panel Audio header

Describes the front panel audio header for microphone and line-out ports.

FUSB12: Front Panel USB 2.0 headers

FUSB1 Features

Explains the EZ charger technology supported by the F_USB1 header.

CASE: Chassis Intrusion Header

Chassis Intrusion Detection

Describes the function of the chassis intrusion header for security.

Installing a SATA Hard Drive

Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives

Guides the user through the physical connection of SATA hard drives.

Connecting IO Devices

Backplane IO Ports

Identifies and describes the various ports on the motherboard's backplane.

Connecting Case Components

Connecting Fan Headers

Guides connection of CPU and system fan headers.

Connecting Power Supply

Details how to connect the 24-pin ATX power cable.

Connecting Front Panel Connectors

Guides connection of case switches and LEDs to the front panel header.

CPUFAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector

CPU FAN Pinout

Details the pin configuration for the CPU fan power connector.

ATXPOWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector

ATXPOWER Pinout

Details the pin configuration for the 24-pin ATX power connector.

Front Panel Header

Front Panel Header Pinout

Details the pin assignments for the front panel header.

Power Switch

Explains the connection for the system power switch.

Chapter 3 Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

Introduces the BIOS Setup Utility and its purpose.

Entering the Setup Utility

Guides users on how to access the BIOS Setup Utility after powering on.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

Main Menu Navigation

System Information Display

Describes the system information displayed on the BIOS main menu.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Key Functions

Lists and explains the function of various keys used in BIOS navigation.

Advanced Menu

Legacy OpROM Support

Allows configuration of legacy Option ROM support for boot devices.

ECS eJIFFY Function

ECS eJIFFY Configuration

Allows enabling or disabling the ECS eJIFFY Function.

PC Health Status

Smart Fan Function

Monitors system temperatures and fan speeds, and controls fan operation.

Smart Fan Mode

Fan Mode Selection

Allows selection of fan speed modes (Normal, Quiet, Silent, Manual).

Power Management Setup

Resume By USB (S3)

Enables or disables USB device wakeup function from S3 mode.

ACPI Configuration

ACPI Sleep State

Sets the highest ACPI sleep state the system can enter.

CPU Configuration

CPU Features

Displays CPU information and allows configuration of features like AMD C&Q.

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode

Selects the SATA operating mode (e.g., IDE).

USB Configuration

All USB Devices

Enables or disables all USB devices on the system.

Chipset Menu

North Bridge Configuration

Configures settings related to the North Bridge chipset.

South Bridge

Restore AC Power Loss

Specifies system behavior after a power failure.

FrequencyVoltage Control Menu

Memory Clock

Sets the system memory clock speed.

Boot Menu

Boot Option Priorities

Defines the order in which boot devices are accessed.

Security Menu

Administrator Password

Allows setting an administrator password for BIOS access.

Save & Exit Menu

Save Changes and Exit

Exits the BIOS setup after saving the configuration changes.

Updating the BIOS

BIOS Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide for downloading and installing updated BIOS versions.

Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software

Auto-installing under Windows Vista7

Guides users through the automatic software installation process.

Running Setup

Installation Steps

Details the steps for installing device drivers and software from the support disc.

Installation Wizard

Feature Selection

Allows selection of specific software features for installation.

Manual Installation

Installing Drivers Manually

Provides instructions for manual driver installation via PATH.DOC.

Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting

Start up problems during assembly

Addresses issues encountered when assembling the PC for the first time.

System does not power up

Troubleshoots scenarios where the system fails to power on and fans do not run.

Power is on, fans are running but no display

Diagnoses issues where the system powers on but shows no display output.

The PC suddenly shuts down

Overheating Issues

Discusses CPU overheating as a cause for sudden shutdowns.

Start up problems after prolong use

CMOS Reset and BIOS Defaults

Suggests clearing CMOS and loading default BIOS settings for persistent issues.

Basic Troubleshooting Flowchart

Power-on Issues

A flowchart to diagnose power-on and display problems.

POST and Beep Codes

Interprets beep codes and POST screen messages for diagnostics.

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