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... 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 •...
... 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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..., or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR C8HM70-I/HDMI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off C8HM70-I/HDMI Onboard LED ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the...
..., or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. SB_PWR C8HM70-I/HDMI ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off C8HM70-I/HDMI Onboard LED ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the...
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...) 2. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G [blue]) 8. 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® HM70 chipset. 1.2.4 Layout contents... I/O 13 Intel® HM70 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 LAN_USB34 12 RTL 8111F SATA3G_1 2 USB1112 EATXPWR AUDIO AAFP ALC 887 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC C8HM70-I Series 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12.
...) 2. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G [blue]) 8. 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® HM70 chipset. 1.2.4 Layout contents... I/O 13 Intel® HM70 64Mb BIOS SATA6G_1 LAN_USB34 12 RTL 8111F SATA3G_1 2 USB1112 EATXPWR AUDIO AAFP ALC 887 Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC C8HM70-I Series 1-3 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12.
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...-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. C8HM70-I Series 1-5 Size SS/ DS A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Elixir KINGTIGER... DS 4GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip No. ASUS C8HM70-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. C8HM70-I Series 1-5 Size SS/ DS A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Elixir KINGTIGER... DS 4GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip No. ASUS C8HM70-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
... overclocking. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds...
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...; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. HDMI port (C8HM70-I Series 1-9 ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI only). This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other VGA-compatible devices 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus...
...; We strongly recommend that you connect USB 3.0 devices to support an 8-channel audio output. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. HDMI port (C8HM70-I Series 1-9 ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI only). This port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray, and other VGA-compatible devices 8. These two 9-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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... connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I/HDMI Chassis intrusion connector ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit...is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC C8HM70-I/HDMI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3...
... connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. CHASSIS +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I/HDMI Chassis intrusion connector ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI ATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit...is removed or replaced. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC C8HM70-I/HDMI GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK PIN 1 GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +3 Volts +3...
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... [gray]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I/HDMI SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk ... When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA 3.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard ...
... [gray]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. SATA6G_1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I/HDMI SATA 6.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard disk ... When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection item in the BIOS to [AHCI]. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA 3.0Gb/s connector • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later version before using Serial ATA hard ...
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... at any time without notice. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-15 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the ...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Refer to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of...
... at any time without notice. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-15 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the ...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change at www.asus.com for updates. Refer to display their respective menus. The following screen is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of...
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... with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility... the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to complete ...
... with the motherboard package. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility... the optical drive. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to complete ...
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...the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool... and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the C8HM70-I Series 2-3 The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash ...
...the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool... and stability, we recommend that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. The utility automatically checks the devices for the C8HM70-I Series 2-3 The system requires you to the USB port. 3. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the USB flash ...
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... 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press 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 [Esc] Exit 3. ...
... 2-5 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. When BIOS update is done, press 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 [Esc] Exit 3. ...
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... options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 BIOS setup...
... options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. 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 BIOS setup...
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... show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you...
... show the values for the BIOS setup program. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a list of options. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 To display the submenu, select the item and press . General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you...
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... a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-11 To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to see or change a user...
... a password, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press . 4. To change an administrator password: 1. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-11 To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in changing a user password, but press when prompted to see or change a user...
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... Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [8] [9] [10] [11] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...
... Management The sub-items in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU ratio and features. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [8] [9] [10] [11] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST...
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... speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Use and keys to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-15 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the...
... speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Use and keys to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-15 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the...
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... reduce the iGPU power use as the primary boot device. The memory size of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-17
... reduce the iGPU power use as the primary boot device. The memory size of your hard disk errors occur, this function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-17
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Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-19 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This ...
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-19 Front Panel Type [HD] Allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Realtek LAN controller. Realtek PXE OPROM [Disabled] This ...
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... Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not want to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware...
... Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-21 Select Ignore if you do not want to change the fan settings. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware...