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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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... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
... provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the ... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional...
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ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 (BGA1023) Intel® HM70 chipset 2 x SODIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /HDMI only) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ...
ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - 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 (BGA1023) Intel® HM70 chipset 2 x SODIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1333/... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture • Refer to support an 8-channel audio output. C8HM70-I SERIES specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Back Panel I/O ports Internal I /HDMI only) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB ...
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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 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.
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... 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...
... 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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... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. 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®... module) 17.0cm(6.7in) VGA 5 Super 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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. CPU and chassis fan ...
... RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 12. 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®... module) 17.0cm(6.7in) VGA 5 Super 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 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 10. CPU and chassis fan ...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with...
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... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers ...the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For ...
... will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to reenter data. ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers ...the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. 1.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For ...
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... AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
... AGND NC NC NC AAFP 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. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect... audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97].
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... item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G [gray]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. SATA6G_1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I Series 1-13 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA...
... item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or optical drive via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G [gray]) This connector connects to [AHCI]. See section 2.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. 7. SATA6G_1 C8HM70-I/HDMI C8HM70-I Series 1-13 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ASUS C8HM70-I /HDMI SATA...
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... Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you update...
... Suite II utility. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 Save a copy of the following methods: ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-1 The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Quit all Windows® applications before you update...
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...2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/... field. 6. c. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the ...
...2-2 Chapter 2: Getting started Reboot the system when the update process is capable of the BIOS setup program. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS, and then press . 5. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/... field. 6. c. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to avoid network traffic, then click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Enter the Advanced Mode of updating itself through the ...
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... not be the latest version. ASUS 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 that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the C8HM70-I/HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device...
... not be the latest version. ASUS 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 that you press to load default BIOS values. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for the C8HM70-I/HDMI model. • The BIOS file in the removable device...
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... computer. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may...started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 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 to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...
... computer. 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 update BIOS in DOS environment. NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. The actual utility screen displays may...started The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 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 to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format. 3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA...
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.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select...
.... Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for details. • Ensure to select the BIOS file and press . When BIOS update is done, press to confirm BIOS update. 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater: 1. ASUS C8HM70-I .CAP 8390656 2012-02-09 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you want to use the mouse to control ... configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on ....
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST). The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you want to use the mouse to control ... configure its routines. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Entering BIOS Setup at startup To enter BIOS Setup at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for details. • If the system fails to boot after POST: • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on ....
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... Advanced mode functions Silent mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from...
... Advanced mode functions Silent mode Selects the Advanced mode functions Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you enter the BIOS setup program. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-7 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Exit menu or from...
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Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Menu items Configuration fields Menu bar General help Submenu item Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top ... sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot...
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You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and ... sign (>) before each item on the screen. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu.
You cannot select an item that item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. A configurable field is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item and ... sign (>) before each item on the screen. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the value of the selected item. ASUS C8HM70-I Series 2-9 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the item has a submenu.
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... you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password... Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the...
... you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set a password... Not Installed. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the BIOS Setup program. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to choose the...