Zotac ION ITX series User manual

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER
- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
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reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for
errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
use of the information contained herein.
Trademarks
All brand names, logos and registered trademarks mentioned are property of their respective
owners.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled
where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
Electronic Emission Notices
WARNING!

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IONITX series Motherboard
Table of Contents
Motherboard Specications ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Motherboard Layout--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Hardware Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Safety Instructions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Installing Memory DIMMs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Installing the Motherboard---------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Installing the I/O Shield ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis ----------------------------------------------------------11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches --------------------------------------------------------------12
20-pin ATX Power Connector-----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
SPDIF-Out Header ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
COM Header--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Front Panel Header -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
USB Header --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Front Pannel Audio Header -------------------------------------------------------------------------------15
Speaker Header ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Fan Connectors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Expansion Slots----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Jumper Settings----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Conguring the BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Enter BIOS Setup--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Main Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Advanced Menu----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
PC Health Monitor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
USB Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
CPU Conguration-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19
IDE Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
ACPI Conguration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
PCIPnP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
Security ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Boot Menu-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Boot Settings Conguration -------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Boot Device Priority------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Hard Disk Drivers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
Chipset Menu-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
North Bridge Conguration --------------------------------------------------------------------------23
South Bridge Conguration--------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Perform Setting Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
Exit Menu------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24

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Table of Contents
Save Changes and Exit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Discard Changes and Exit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Discard Changes---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Load Optimal Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Load Failsafe Defaults --------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
Flash Update Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
Installing Drivers and Software ----------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Sound Effect ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Mixer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36
Audio I/O --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
Microphone-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
3D Audio Demo -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Information -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43

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IONITX series Motherboard
Motherboard Specications
qChipset
v Intel® NM10 Family Express Chipset
qSize
v Mini ITX form factor of 6.7 X 6.7 inch
qMicroprocessor support
v Integrated with Intel®AtomTM processor D4/D5 series
qOperating systems
v Supports Windows XP 32 bit/64 bit, Windows Vista 32 bit/64 bit and Windows 7 32bit/64bit
qSystem Memory
v Supports single-channel DDR3 800
v Supports two SODIMMs
v Maximum memory size: 4 GB
q USB 2.0 ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Six USB 2.0 ports (four on the back panel, two via the USB bracket connected to the
internal USB header)
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
q USB 3.0 Ports (Optional)
v Supports hot plug and play
v Two USB 3.0 ports on the back panel
qOnboard Serial ATA
v Independent DMA operation on two ports (Optional)
v Data transfer rates of 3.0 Gb/s
qOnboard Lan
v PCI Express base specication 1.0a compliant
v Compliant to 802.3x ow control support
v Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support
v RTL8111DL is Gigabit Ethernet controller
q Onboard High Denition Audio
v Supports 6-channel
v Supports Jack-Sensing function
v One SPDIF-out header on board

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Motherboard Specications
qGreen Function
v Support SMM, APM, ACPI
v Suspend to DRAM supported (STR)
v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
q Graphics Processing Unit Features
vNIVIDA® GeForce GT218 ION GPU, Direct x10.1, Shader Model 4.1,
CUDA cores up to 16
vSupports GDDR3 memory up to 512 MB
v Supports Dual_Link DVI display feature and max resolutions up to 2560x1600 at
60 Hz (DVI)
v DVI and HDMI dual output support
v VGA supported by DVI-VGA adaptor
qExpansion slots
v One PCI Express X1 slot
v One Mini PCI Express slot

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IONITX series Motherboard
Motherboard Layout
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Figure 1. Board Layout
Figure 1
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Chipset
DDRIII-2
DDRIII-1
FP_U1
FP1
SATA-1
SATA-2
PCIE1
CPUFAN_
USB3.0
PW1
HDMI
DVI
LANUSB/
SD1 SPDIF
2
3
4
65
7
8
11
12
13
SPK
1415
SYS_FAN
SPDIF
FP_S1
Mini_PCIEX1
2
51
52
CPU
16 17
910
COM1
U_KB1
JP1
GPU
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1. DDRIII SO-DIMM Sockets (DDRIII-1~2)
2. Front Panel Header-FP1
3. Speaker Header-SPK
4. 20-Pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
5. Chipset
6. Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA-1~2)
7. PCI Express x1 Slot -PCIE1
8. USB Headers-FP_U1
9. SYS Fan Connector-SYS_FAN
10. COM Header-COM1
11. SPDIF-Out Connector-SPDIF
12. Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
13. Backpanel Connectors
14. GPU
15. Clear CMOS Jumper-JP1
16. Mini PCIE Slot-Mini_PCIEX1
17. Onboard CPU
18. CPU Fan Connector-CPU_FAN

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Rear panel
1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
3. HDMI Port (Optional)
5. DVI Port
2. USB 2.0 Ports
4. SPDIF Ports
6. USB 3.0 Ports
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7
2
9
Figure 2
7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
Activity LED
Status Descritption
Off No link
Orange Linked
Blinking Data activity
8. LAN port LED indicators
Speed LED
Status Description
Off Speed: 10 Mbps
Green Speed: 100 Mbps
Orange Speed: 1000 Mbps
Speed LED Activity LED

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IONITX series Motherboard
9. WiFi antenna connectors (Optional)
This motherboard can support two WiFi antenna modules. Refer to the following to install
the WiFi antenna modules.
Step 1. Remove the red caps from the WiFi antenna connectors as shown in picture 4.
Step 2. Install the WiFi antennas to the WiFi antenna connectors, and make sure the screws
are rotated in clockwise direction as shown in picture 5. Picture 6 is the nal image.
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Note: 1. Users please note that the appearance of your WiFi antenna modules may
not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
2. Users can install one or two WiFi antennas to the motherboard.
3. Users can bend or rotate the WiFi antennas to the best receiving direction
according to the picture below.
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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:
q Installing Memory Modules
q Installing the motherboard
q Installing the I/O Shield
qConnecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
Hardware Installation

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IONITX series Motherboard
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 204-pin SODIMM-
DDR3 800. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. You must install at least one module in any of
the two slots.
Refer to the following procedure to install the memory modules.
1. Locate the SO-DIMM memory slots and insert a SO-DIMM memory module into the slot at a
45 degree angle.
2. Gently press down on the memory module until it locks into place by the arms of the memory
slot.
Note: When installing two SO-DIMM memory modules, please insert a module into the
lower slot rst.
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DDRIII-2
DDRIII-1

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Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis you are
using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an empty chassis. Deter-
mine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this step or to secure the mother-
board and then make all the connections. It is normally easier to secure the motherboard rst.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the chassis covers
to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also make sure the CPU Fan assem
-bly is aligned with the vents on the covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency transmis-
sions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and promotes correct airow
within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis. Press the
I/O shield into place and make sure it ts securely. If the I/O shield does not t into the chassis,
you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis supplier.
Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
Most computer chassis have a base with mounting studs or spacers to allow the motherboard
to be secured to the chassis and help to prevent short circuits. If there are studs that do not
align with a mounting hole on the motherboard, it is recommended that you remove that stud
to prevent the possibility of a short circuit. In most cases, it is recommended to secure the
motherboard with spacers.
1. Carefully place the motherboard onto the studs/spacers located inside the chassis.
2. Align the mounting holes with the studs/spacers.
3. Align the connectors to the I/O shield.
4. Ensure that the fan assembly is aligned with the chassis vents according to the fan assembly
instruction.
5. Secure the motherboard with screws.

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IONITX series Motherboard
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connectors and switch settings necessary on the mother-
board. This will include:
q Power Connectors
v 20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
q Internal Headers/Connectors
v SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF
v COM Header-COM1
v Front Panel Header-FP1
v USB Header-FP_U1
v Front Pannel Audio Header-FP_S1
v Speaker Header-SPK
q Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA1~2)
q Chassis Fan Connectors
q Expansion Slots
q CMOS Jumper Settings
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following procedure.

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Hardware Installation
20-pin ATX Power Connector-PW1
PW1 is the main power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into
the connector and make sure it is secure.
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PW1
1
10
11
20
PW1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 GND 13 GND
4 +5V 14 PS_ON
5 GND 15 GND
6 +5V 16 GND
7 GND 17 GND
8 PWROK 18 -5V
9 +5V_AUX 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V

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IONITX series Motherboard
SPDIF-Out Header-SPDIF
This header provides a SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device
through coaxial connector.
SPDIF - Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 SPDIF-out
3 VCC
q PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The Power LED
indicates the system’s status.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the power button
on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD indicator LED
indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins. The system
restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on the
connectors to the corresponding pins.
FP1-Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1HDD_LED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDD_LED- 4 PW_LED-
5 GND 6 PWR_SW
7 RESET 8 GND
9 NC 10 KEY
Front Panel Header-FP1
The front panel header on this motherboard is
one connector used to connect the following
four cables :
COM1 - Pin Denition
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 RXD
3 TXD 4 DTR
5 GND 6 DSR
7RTS 8 CTS
9 RI 10 NC
COM Header-COM1
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SPDIF
12
910
FP1
COM1
1

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Hardware Installation
USB Header-FP_U1
This motherboard contains four USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports that are exposed on the rear
panel of the chassis. The motherboard also contains one 10-pin internal USB 2.0 header onboard.
Note: Secure the bracket to either the front or rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis
are equipped with the front panel option).
Front Panel Audio Header-FP_S1
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and
provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front
Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-task-
ing function.
Note:
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
Also please make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same as the pin
assignment on the mainboard header. To nd out if the chassis you are buying supports
a front audio connector, please contract your dealer.
FP_S1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L) 2 GND
3 MIC(R) 4 -ACZ-DET
5Front Audio(R) 6 Reserved
7 FAVDIO-JD 8 Key(No pin)
9Front Audio(L) 10 Reserved
FP_U1-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USBP0- 4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+ 6 USBP1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 NC
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10 2
FP_U1
2 1
10 9
FP_S1

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IONITX series Motherboard
Speaker Header-SPK
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors (SATA-1~2)
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA
device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin
Serial ATA cables for primary storage devices. The current
Serial ATA interface allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
There are two serial ATA connectors on the motherboard that
support AHCI conguration.
SPK-Pin Denition
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
SATA-Pin Denition
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
Fan Connectors
There are two fan connectors on the motherboard, including system fan connector-SYS_FAN
and CPU fan connector-CPU_FAN.
SPK
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SATA-1
SATA-2
1
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
System FAN Connector
CPU FAN Connector
GND
+12V
Sense
Control

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Hardware Installation
Expansion Slots
The motherboard contains two expansion slots: one Mini PCIe slot and one PCIe x1 slot.
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2
52
Mini_PCIEX1
PCIEX1
Mini PCIe Slots-Mini_PCIEX1
There is one Mini PCIe slot, reserved for the WiFi Module.
PCIe x1 Slot-PCIEX1
There is one PCI Express x1 slot that is designed to accommodate less bandwidth intensive
cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
Jumper Settings
This chapter explains how to congure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your
computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this section
whenever in doubt.
CMOS Clear Jumper-JP1
Close Open * = Default setting.
If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.
Notice:
1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.
2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen even if the
frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.
JP1 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 CMOS Clear
1
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IONITX series Motherboard
Conguring the BIOS
This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly
setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance.
Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings.
1. Power on the computer.,
2. Press the Del key when the following message briey displays at the bottom of
the screen during the Power On Self Test (POST).
Pressing Del takes you to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Note: 1. We reserve the right to update the BIOS version presented in the manual. The
BIOS pictures shown in this section are for reference only.
2. It is strongly recommended that you do not change the default BIOS settings.
Changing some settings could damage your system.
Main Menu
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
Note: Users please note that the
data in gray is non-changeable, and
the others are for selection.
q AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
q Processor
Display the auto-detected CPU specication
q System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
q System time
Allows you to set the system time

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Conguring the BIOS
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices. Press <enter> to display the conguration options:
PC Health Monitor
This menu is used to monitor the PC health status. Press <enter>to display the
conguration options:
q CPUFAN Mode Setting
Use this item to set the CPUFAN mode.
USB Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Press <enter>
To display the conguration options:
q Legacy USB Support
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems.
q USB 2.0 Controller Mode
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed or Full Speed .
q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature.
q USB Mass Storage Device Conguration
Enter the sub-menu of this item, then you can set the number of seconds POST
waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command.
CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically
detects. Press <enter>to display the conguration options:
q Congure advanced CPU settings
Displays the auto-detected CPU information