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LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL

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Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Safety Instructions Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. Set up the system on a stable surface. Openings on the chassis are for ventilation.
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• If you encounter the following technical problems with the product, unplug the power cord and contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has been spilled into the system. • The system does not function properly even if you follow theoperating instructions. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. • The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have been disassembled by users.
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Product disposal notice INPORTANT: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) CAUTION: Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Describes features of the PC.  page 1 Chapter 2 Using BIOS Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.  page 7 Chapter 3 Windows 8.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the PC 1 Introduction....................................................1 Specifications..................................................2 Front and Rear I/O............................................4 Chapter 2 7 Using BIOS 7 About the Setup Utility....................................7 The Standard Configuration.....................8 Entering the Setup Utility..........................8 Resetting the Default CMOS Values........9 Using BIOS..........
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Chapter 3 35 Windows 8.1 OS Recovery 35 To refresh your PC..........................................35 To reset your PC..............................................36 To restore your PC to an earlier point in time ............................................................................37 Chapter 4 39 Using the Motherboard Software 39 Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1..................................................................39 Running Setup........................................
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction Thank you for choosing LIVA Mini PC featuring BAT-MINI of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. This mini PC is based on Intel® Bay Trail-M platform. This latest Celeron processor is a multi-core system-on-a-chip (SoC) that integrates the next generation Intel® processor core, graphics, memory, and I/O interfaces into one solution. One NGFF card slot is for WPAN/WLAN/Antenna usage. It implements one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.
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Chapter 1 Note: ID design may vary. Speciﬁca s CPU/Chipset Memory • • Intel Bay Trail-M SoC 2GB DDR3L - Single channel DDR3L soldered down memory • 1 x NGFF card slot for Wireless Card (NGFF, Wireless Key E type, 16 x 30mm) • Support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0* of Wireless Card may vary due to Note: *The speciﬁc resourcing, please refer to actual goods you purchase.
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• Realtek ALC282 - 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec - 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic (combo) supports for jack detection LAN • Realtek RTL8111GS Gigabit LAN - 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x DC_IN port (micro USB2.0, 5V only) 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x USB 3.0 port 1 x USB 2.
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Chapter 1 WARNING: Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, or using the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may aﬀect your system stability, or even case damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage casesd by overclocking. Front and Rear I/O Note: ID design may vary. 1.
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Chapter 1 3. LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network. 4. USB 2.0 Port Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB 2.0 device. 5. 5V DC_IN Port (micro USB2.0, B type) Connect the DC_IN port to the power adapter. 6. USB 3.0 Port Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB 3.0 device. 7. HDMI Port You can connect the display device to the HDMI port. 8. VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
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Memo Chapter 1 6 LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL
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Chapter 2 Using BIOS The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backedup CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off.
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The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future.
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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Choose the system default language. System Language [English] System Date System Time [Tue 01/07/2014] [17:38:08]  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Using BIOS Chapter 2 When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing . Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option.
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BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: KEY ESC FUNCTION Exits the current menu +/Enter Scrolls through the items on a menu Chapter 2  Change Opt. Select F1 General Help F2 Previous Value F3 Optimized Defaults F4 Save & Exit For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS.
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Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Select an item and press to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 2 Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Choose the system default language.
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Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system.  LAN Configuration  Power Management Setup  ACPI Settings  CPU Configuration  USB Configuration LAN Configuration Parameters  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 LAN Configuration The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Chapter 2 LAN Configuration Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled Onboard LAN 1 Controller  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242.
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Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Power Management Setup Resume By PME Resume By USB Resume By RTC Alarm EUP Function [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] About Resume by PCI/PCI-E/LAN/ Ext .USB3.0 PME  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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EUP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Press to return to the Advanced Menu page.
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 ACPI Configuration The item in the menu shows the highest ACPI sleep state when the system enters suspend. ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 CPU Configuration The item in the menu shows the CPU Configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Socket sepcific CPU Information CPU Configuration Chapter 2 Socket 0 CPU Information CPU Speed 64-bit 1.
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 Socket 0 CPU Information Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2807 @ 1.
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Chapter 2 Min CPU Speed (500 MHz) This item shows the min speed of the CPU. Processor Cores (2) This item shows the number of cores of the processor. Intel HT Technology (Not Supported) This item shows the computer supports Intel HT technology or not. Intel VT-X Technology (Supported) This item shows the computer supports Intel VT-X technology or not. L1 Data Cache (24 KB x 2) This item shows the size of CPU L1 Data Cache memory.
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Press to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL 21 Chapter 2 Excute Disable Bit (Enabled) This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.
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 USB Configuration Use this item to show the information of USB configuration. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit USB Support Parameters USB Configuration Chapter 2 All USB Device [Enabled] XHCI Mode [Enabled]  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242.
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Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the SoC chip and other system. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit SoC Parameters  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
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 SoC Configuration Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit SoC Configuration Chapter 2 DVMT Pre-Allocated DVMT Total Gfx Mem [64M] [256MB] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Azalia Internal HDMI Codec [Enabled] [Enabled] Select DVMT 5.0 Pre-Allocated (Fixed) Graphics Memory size used by the Internal Graphics Device.
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Azalia Internal HDMI Codec (Enabled) This item enables or disables Azalia Internal HDMI Codec.  TXE Information Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit TXE Information Enable/Disable TXE Firmware Sec RC Version TXE FW Version 00.05.00.00 01.00.02.1060 TXE Mode [Enabled]  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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Tweak Menu This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Chapter 2 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Tweak CPU Frequency CPU Ratio 83.3 MHz 19 Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU N2807 @ 1.58GHz CPU Speed 1.
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Chapter 2 Total Memory (2048 MB (LPDDR3)) This item shows the total memory.
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Boot Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Boot Configuration Chapter 2 Operation System Select Launch Network OpROM [Windows 8.x] [Disabled] Fast Boot [Disabled] Bootup Numlock State Quiet Boot Boot Mode Select [On] [Enabled] [UEFI] Windows 7 or other OS: Boot policy for legacy OS Windows 8.
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LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL 29 Chapter 2 Bootup Numlock State (On) This item enables you to select Numlock state. Quiet Boot (Enabled) This item enables or disables the quiet boot. Boot Mode Select (UEFI) Use this item to select boot mode. Boot Option #1~7 These items show the boot priorities and can be used to set the boot priorities of various device categories.
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Security Menu This page enables you to set setup administrator password and user password. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Chapter 2 Administrator Password Status User Password Status Administrator Password Secure Boot menu Not Installed Not Installed Customizable Secure Boot settings  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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 Secure Boot menu Scroll to this item and press and view the following screen: Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Setup Not Active Secure Boot Secure Boot Mode [Enabled] [Standard] Secure Boot can be enabled if 1. System running in User mode with enrolled Platform Key(PK) 2. CSM function is disabled Chapter 2 System Mode Secure Boot  :Select Screen  :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt.
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Exit Menu This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit Chapter 2 Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard changes and Reset Save Options Save Changes Discard Changes Restore Defaults Save as User Defaults Restore User Defaults Boot Override Windows Boot Manager Exit system setup after saving the changes.
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LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL 33 Chapter 2 Discard Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system setup without saving any changes. Save Options This item enables you to save the options that you have made. Save Changes This item enables you to save the changes that you have made. Discard Changes This item enables you to discard any change that you have made. Restore Defaults This item enables you to restore the system defaults.
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Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Website. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: Chapter 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 34 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it.
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Chapter 3 Windows 8.1 OS Recovery Warning: Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed. Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed from the Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list of removed apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
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To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settings will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Only apps that came with your PC will be reinstalled. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.) Chapter 3 2.
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To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when you install desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the last restore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restore point manually at any time. 2. Enter Control Panel in the search box, and tap or click Control Panel. 3. Enter Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap or click Recovery. 4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the instructions.
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Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Note: With Windows 8.1 pre-loaded, all the drivers that you need for LIVA are perfectly installed. You don’t have to install the drivers by yourself again. But if you ﬁnd some driver has beed lost and need to re-install it, please use the driver DVD that in the package or download latest driver on LIVA website: http://www.ecs.com.tw/LIVA/support.html The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software.
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Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard: 1. Click Setup. The installation program begins: Chapter 4 The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be diﬀerent according to the motherboard you are installing. The motherboard identiﬁcation is located in the upper left-hand corner.
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2. Click Next. The following screen appears: 4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. LIVA MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 4 3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
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Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, conﬁrm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation. Windows 8.1 will show the following screen after system restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left to install the next driver. Chapter 4 Windows 8.1 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver.
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If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the ﬁle manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboard model, and then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program (SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder.
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eDLU ECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU saves time and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select the one you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. eBLU Chapter 4 ECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will list the latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button to install. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.