Asus C8HM70-I/HDMI User Manual

MotherboardC8HM70-I SERIES• C8HM70-I • C8HM70-I/HDMI

xPackage contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.C8HM70-I/HDMIUSB1112AAFPLithium CellCMOS PowerALC887RTL8111FSuperI/O64MbBIOSSB

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-1Product introduction11.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or

1-2Chapter 1: Product introductionC8HM70-I/HDMI1.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-31.2.3 Motherboard layoutC8HM70-I/HDMIUSB1112AAFPLithium CellCMOS PowerALC887RTL8111FSuperI/O64MbBIOSSB_PWRCLRTCSPEAKERCHASSISE

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with an onboard Intel® Celeron™ 847 (BGA1023) processor and

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-5C8HM70-I Series Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333 MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-71.6 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 Connectors1.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-9To congure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio out

iiE7848First EditionNovember 2012Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Internal connectors1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted fr

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-11• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN)Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on th

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-136. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G [blue]) This connector connects to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive or opti

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction8. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.C8HM70-I/HDMI

ASUS C8HM70-I Series1-151.8 Software support1.8.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP / 7 / 8 Operating Systems (OS)

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to res

2-2Chapter 2: Getting startedUpdating from the Internet a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. b. Select the ASUS FTP site near

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-32.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

iiiContentsSafety information ... vAbout this guid

2-4Chapter 2: Getting started2.1.4 ASUS BIOS UpdaterThe ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater:1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <En

2-6Chapter 2: Getting started2.2 BIOS setup programUse the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screens include

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-7BIOS menu screenThe BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes from the Ex

2-8Chapter 2: Getting startedAdvanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gu

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-9Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

2-10Chapter 2: Getting started2.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu pro

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-11Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for ac

2-12Chapter 2: Getting started2.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changing

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-132.4.2 DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and

iv2.4 Ai Tweaker menu ... 2-122.4.1 Memory Frequency [Auto] ...

2-14Chapter 2: Getting started2.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Be cauti

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-15Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled][Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended

2-16Chapter 2: Getting startedCPU C7 Report [Enabled]Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C7 report to OS.[Disabled] Disables this function.[Enabl

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-172.5.4 System Agent CongurationMemory Remap Feature [Enabled][Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB.[D

2-18Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item shows th

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-192.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationHD Audio Controller [Enabled][Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller.[Disabl

2-20Chapter 2: Getting started2.5.7 APMRestore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off]

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-212.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings.2.6.

2-22Chapter 2: Getting started2.6.4 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the Chas

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-232.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Scroll down to display the following items:

vSafety informationElectrical safetyTo prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the sy

2-24Chapter 2: Getting startedUSB Support [Partial In...][Disabled] All the USB devices will be available only after entering the operating system

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-25Post Delay Time [3 sec]This item appears only when the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] and allows you to set the Pos

2-26Chapter 2: Getting started2.7.8 Secure BootThis option allows you to congure the Security Boot parameters.OS Type [Windows UEFI mode]Conguratio

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-272.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter&g

2-28Chapter 2: Getting started2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 UtilityAllows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen.For

ASUS C8HM70-I Series2-292.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your ch

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C8HM70-I SeriesA-1AppendicesNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

A-2AppendicesIC: Canadian Compliance StatementComplies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry

C8HM70-I SeriesA-3REACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publi

viAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

A-4AppendicesASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax

C8HM70-I SeriesA-5EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAI

A-6Appendices

viiConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.DAN

viii(continued on the next page)C8HM70-I SERIES specications summaryCPU Intel® Celeron® 847 (BGA1023)Chipset Intel® HM70 chipsetMemory 2 x SODIMM, ma

ixC8HM70-I SERIES specications summaryBIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS,