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Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary viii Package contents...x Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1... 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date ...
Contents Safety information...v About this guide...vi C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary viii Package contents...x Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1... 1.8 Software support 1-15 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-15 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-15 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date ...
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... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where... to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
... change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where... to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the ...
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...on the next page) viii ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Intel® HM70 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ASUS EZ DIY - Supports HDMI with Max. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - resolution of... audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com or the user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) Integrated Graphics Processor- Ai Suite II 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port (C8HM70-I /O connectors Intel® Celeron® 847...
...on the next page) viii ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Intel® HM70 Express Chipset - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ASUS EZ DIY - Supports HDMI with Max. ASUS EZ Flash 2 - resolution of... audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com or the user manual for Memory QVL (Qualify Vendor List) Integrated Graphics Processor- Ai Suite II 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port (C8HM70-I /O connectors Intel® Celeron® 847...
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C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary BIOS features Support DVD Form factor 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini ITX Form Factor, 6.7" x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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...) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) VGA Super I/O LAN_USB34 RTL 8111F AUDIO AAFP ALC 887 Intel® HM70 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB1112 CLRTC F_PANEL C8HM70-I/HDMI SPEAKER CHASSIS PCIEX16_1 SB_PWR ASUS C8HM70-I/HDMI motherboard User Manual 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
...) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) VGA Super I/O LAN_USB34 RTL 8111F AUDIO AAFP ALC 887 Intel® HM70 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 SATA3G_1 EATXPWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB1112 CLRTC F_PANEL C8HM70-I/HDMI SPEAKER CHASSIS PCIEX16_1 SB_PWR ASUS C8HM70-I/HDMI motherboard User Manual 1 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cable 1 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cable 1 x I/O-Shield User Guide Support DVD •...
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...SATA6G [gray]) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) Page 1-12 1-11 1-4 1-4 1-13 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-7 1-10 1-12 ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI PCIEX16_1 F_PANEL SPEAKER CHASSIS SB_PWR 11 10 9 8 7 6 Following Intel's specification, USB 2.0 ports 5 ~ 8 are disabled on the motherboards with Intel® ...connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 7. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 17.0cm(6.7in) KB_USB910 ATX12V USB3_12 CHA_FAN HDMI CPU_FAN Intel® Celeron847 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) 17.0cm(6.7in) VGA 5 ...
...SATA6G [gray]) 6. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB1112) Page 1-12 1-11 1-4 1-4 1-13 1-1 1-13 1-14 1-11 1-14 1-7 1-10 1-12 ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI PCIEX16_1 F_PANEL SPEAKER CHASSIS SB_PWR 11 10 9 8 7 6 Following Intel's specification, USB 2.0 ports 5 ~ 8 are disabled on the motherboards with Intel® ...connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 11. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 7. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 4 17.0cm(6.7in) KB_USB910 ATX12V USB3_12 CHA_FAN HDMI CPU_FAN Intel® Celeron847 DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 204-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 204-pin module) 17.0cm(6.7in) VGA 5 ...
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... cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to install...
... cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to install...
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CLRTC 12 23 C8HM70-I/HDMI Normal (Default) Clear RTC C8HM70-I Series 1-7 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: ...
CLRTC 12 23 C8HM70-I/HDMI Normal (Default) Clear RTC C8HM70-I Series 1-7 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins ...down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to reenter data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: ...
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... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L C8HM70-I/HDMI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition C8HM70-I/HDMI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...connector, set to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector is for details. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an ...
... PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L C8HM70-I/HDMI HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition C8HM70-I/HDMI Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect...connector, set to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. By default, this connector is for details. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction If you want to connect an ...
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... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G [gray]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must...
... SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G [gray]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must...
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... and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. From...II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...
... and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Place the support DVD in the future. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. From...II utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you...
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...Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to ...
...Press to switch to enable it. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from a BIOS file a. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports.... From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to ...
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... on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the...
... on the system. 2. The system requires you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the...
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... the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may... select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
... the item number. 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may... select the optical drive as the boot device. 3. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to update BIOS in NTFS format. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as shown.
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... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [...fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: C8HM70-I/HDMI VER: 0202 DATE: 08/29/...
... version 1.30 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating the BIOS file if you to select the BIOS file and press . ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [...fields and use the keys to confirm BIOS update. 4. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you have disconnected them. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for DOS V1.30 Current ROM BOARD: C8HM70-I/HDMI VER: 0202 DATE: 08/29/...
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... operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... POST continues with its parameters. If you see on how to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing ...
... operating system. • The BIOS setup screens shown in using the first two options. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: •... POST continues with its parameters. If you see on how to your data or system. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing ...
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...Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device ... when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the...
...Mode. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Selects the boot device ... when the boot device is installed to the Setup Mode item in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. The default screen for details. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in section 2.7 Boot menu for entering the...
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... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu...
... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Refer to configure the BIOS settings. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu...
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... submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or...that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press ...
... submenu, select the item and press . Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of options. Configuration fields These fields show the values for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or...that is user-configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. A configurable field is a brief description of the field opposite the item. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and press ...
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After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, ... Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System...
After you to choose the BIOS language version from the options. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, ... Chapter 2: Getting started See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch 2.3.2 System...