LIVA MINI PC - User Manual

LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL
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Version 1.0

Summary

Safety Instructions

Setting up your system

Instructions on proper system setup, ventilation, and environmental conditions.

Attention during use

Important cautions regarding power cords, liquid spills, and unplugging the system.

Chapter 3

Windows 8.1 OS Recovery

Details procedures for refreshing, resetting, or restoring the Windows 8.1 operating system.

To refresh your PC

Steps to refresh the PC, reinstalling Windows while keeping personal files.

To reset your PC

Steps to reset the PC, deleting personal files and reinstalling Windows.

To restore your PC to an earlier point in time

Instructions on using System Restore to revert the PC to a previous state.

Chapter 1

Introducing the PC

Provides an introduction to the LIVA Mini PC's platform, processor, and design.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the LIVA Mini PC, including CPU, memory, and I/O.

Rear Panel I;O

Lists the input/output ports available on the rear of the LIVA Mini PC.

System BIOS

Information about the system's BIOS, including version and dual display support.

Front and Rear I;O

Describes the physical ports and connectors on the front and rear of the LIVA Mini PC.

Chapter 2

Using BIOS

Provides information on navigating and utilizing the BIOS Setup Utility.

About the Setup Utility

Explains the purpose and functions of the BIOS Setup Utility.

Entering the Setup Utility

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the DEL key.

Resetting the Default CMOS Values

Explains how to reset BIOS settings to factory defaults using Load Default Settings.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Lists the keyboard keys used for navigating the BIOS setup menus.

Main Menu

Describes the main menu interface of the BIOS Setup Utility.

Advanced Menu

Details the options available within the Advanced BIOS menu for system configuration.

Power Management Setup

Configures parameters for system power management operations like wake-up functions.

ACPI Configuration

Configures the highest ACPI sleep state for system suspend.

CPU Configuration

Displays and allows modification of CPU-specific settings and features.

USB Configuration

Shows information and settings for USB configuration, including device and XHCI mode.

SoC Configuration

Allows configuration of settings related to the System on Chip (SoC).

Tweak Menu

Enables adjustment of CPU clock speed and system bus settings.

Boot Menu

Allows configuration of boot settings, including OS selection and boot priorities.

Security Menu

Enables setting up administrator and user passwords for system security.

Exit Menu

Provides options for saving changes, discarding changes, and exiting the BIOS setup.

Updating the BIOS

Provides instructions on downloading and installing updated BIOS for the motherboard.

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Details on installing drivers and software using the provided DVD or website.

Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1

Describes the automatic driver installation process when using the support DVD-ROM.

Running Setup

Manual Installation

LIVA MINI PC Specifications

General

Brand	LIVA
Model	MINI PC
Category	Desktop
Language	English