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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 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing ... 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 ...
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 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing ... 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 ...
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... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. If you are... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots,...
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... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of... the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as ...
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...; 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 • C8HM70-I Series motherboards include C8HM70-I and C8HM70-I/HDMI models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of...
...; 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 • C8HM70-I Series motherboards include C8HM70-I and C8HM70-I/HDMI models. The package contents vary from models. • If any of...
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... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off C8HM70-I/HDMI Onboard LED ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Standby Power...
... ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off C8HM70-I/HDMI Onboard LED ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Standby Power...
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Place this user guide are for C8HM70-I/HDMI only. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . C8HM70-I Series motherboards include C8HM70-I and C8HM70-I /HDMI Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part... of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The...
Place this user guide are for C8HM70-I/HDMI only. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it . C8HM70-I Series motherboards include C8HM70-I and C8HM70-I /HDMI Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part... of your chassis to ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The...
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... CHASSIS) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® Celeron847 (BGA1023) processor 4. 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...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 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX ...
... CHASSIS) 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN and 4-pin CHA_FAN) 2. Intel® Celeron847 (BGA1023) processor 4. 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...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 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED 1. ATX ...
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets. Intel® Celeron847 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I /HDMI 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, ...DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I /HDMI CPU Celeron847 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron™ 847 (BGA1023) processor and a specially designed CPU ...
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) sockets. Intel® Celeron847 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I /HDMI 204-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, ...DIMMs made up of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I /HDMI CPU Celeron847 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview This motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron™ 847 (BGA1023) processor and a specially designed CPU ...
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...support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. ASUS C8HM70-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL... DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip No. C8HM70-I Series 1-5 CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON PSC SAMSUNG CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9 ...
...support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots. ASUS C8HM70-I Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS A-Data Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL... DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 1GB DS 2GB DS Chip Brand Chip No. C8HM70-I Series 1-5 CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Kingmax Kingmax Kingmax KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON PSC SAMSUNG CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9 CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9 ...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with...Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and...Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that they support.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with...Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and...Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.5.3 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (at 16x mode) that they support.
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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 /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front ...connector to [HD]. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector is for details. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ...
... 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 /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD]. If you want to connect an AC'97 front ...connector to [HD]. 1.7.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector is for details. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front ...
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... of the system chassis. CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM C8HM70-I/HDMI CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation C8HM70-I /HDMI USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
... of the system chassis. CHA_FAN GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM C8HM70-I/HDMI CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation C8HM70-I /HDMI USB2.0 connector Never connect a 1394 cable to the fan connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables to...
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... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-15 The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. Refer...
... Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 1-15 The contents of ASUS motherboard. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, and Contact tabs to avail all motherboard features. 1.8 Software support 1.8.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS). To run the DVD. Refer...
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...and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a ... in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in ...
...and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 The Specials menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the list, select either through a ... in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in ...
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... removable device to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. ASUS C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
... removable device to the USB port. 3. The system requires you to recover BIOS setting. ASUS C8HM70-I model and HM70IH.CAP for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn on the system. 2. To ensure system compatibility and... the updated BIOS file. • Before using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the BIOS file to C8HM70I.CAP for the C8HM70-I Series 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system ...
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...pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard... disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens...
...pressing the item number. 4. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to a hard... disk drive or USB flash drive in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens...
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... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is...BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup...
... at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for information on how to turn the system off then back on. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 1.6 Jumpers for this motherboard. • Ensure that a USB mouse is...BIOS setup program. • If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup...
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... the boot device priority Turbo mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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... from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.
... the boot device priority Turbo mode • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you enter the BIOS setup program. 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... from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. You can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 BIOS menu screen The BIOS setup program can be changed.
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... when you set the previous item to [Enabled] or [Auto]. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of USB devices at startup. Refer to the motherboard layout in this menu allow you to enable or disable the USB port individually. [Enabled] Enables specified USB port. If no USB device is disabled...
... when you set the previous item to [Enabled] or [Auto]. [Enabled] Enables the support for the locations of USB devices at startup. Refer to the motherboard layout in this menu allow you to enable or disable the USB port individually. [Enabled] Enables specified USB port. If no USB device is disabled...