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- Page 1 Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system. • When the system is turned OFF, a small amount of electrical current still flows. Always unplug all power, modem, and network cables from the power outlets before cleaning the system. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 4 Do not attempt to disassemble the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 5 3. Do not expose this product to high levels of direct sunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions. 4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impede the airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 6: Using The Bios Setup Utility
Provides information on Chapter 2 using the BIOS Setup Using BIOS Utility. page 9 Chapter 3 Describes the motherboard software. Using the Motherboard Software page 41 Chapter 4 Provides basic trouble shooting tips. Troubleshooting page 53 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Entering the Setup Utility......10 Resetting the Default CMOS Values..11 Using BIOS........12 ....BIOS Navigation Keys......13 Main Menu..........14 Advanced Menu........15 Chipset Menu..........28 M.I.B III Menu........29 Boot Menu..........33 Security Menu........35 Exit Menu..........37 Updating the BIOS........39 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 8 Chapter 3 Using the Motherboard Software Installing the Windows OS......41 Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1................. Running Setup........43 Manual Installation........46 Windows 8.1 OS Recovery......48 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and problem solution..53 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL viii...
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Page 9: Introducing The Pc
Chapter 1 Introducing the PC Introduction Thank you for choosing LIVA X Mini PC featuring BSW-MINI of great performance and with stylish and flexible design. ® This mini PC is based on Intel Braswell platform. This latest Celeron processor is a multi-core system-on-a-chip (SoC) that integrates the ®... -
Page 10: Specifications
Additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB flash drive Audio • Realtek ALC283 - 2 Channel High Definition Audio Codec - 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic (combo) supports for jack detection LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 11 • Windows 8.1 with Bing pre-loaded* *Note: OS pre-installation is subject to certain product. • APD WA-36A12 Power Adapter -12V/ 3A/ 36W DC Adapter • 156 x 83 x 51 mm Dimension LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 12: Front And Rear I/O
2. USB 3.0 Ports Connect your USB 3.0 devices to these ports and enjoy EZ charger by the yollow port at the right-hand side. It is used as internal digital 3. DMIC holes microphone for sound input. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 13 Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port for Network connecting. 7. Combo Audio Jack Connect a microphone or speak to the (Line out & Mic in) combo jack. Connect your monitor to the VGA VGA Port port. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 14: Motherboard Components
Motherboard Components LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 15 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 16: Header Pin Definition
6. FAN 3-pin FAN connector (optional) 7. DMIC 4-pin Digital microphone connector 8. BT Battery connector Header Pin Definition BT (Battery) +VBAT PIN 1 DMIC DMIC_DAT PIN 1 DMIC_CLK +3P3_CODEC PIN 1 Ground Power +5V LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 17: Using Bios
Power Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options. This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 18: The Standard Configuration
(POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to access BIOS Setup Utility. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 19: Resetting The Default Cmos Values
CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer. You simply need to Load Default Settings and Save it to reset the default CMOS values. Note: Changes to system hardware such as different CPU, memories, etc. may also trigger this message. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 20: Using Bios
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 21: Bios Navigation Keys
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. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 22: Main Menu
The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 23: Advanced Menu
ACPI Settings :Select Item Enter : Select CPU Configuration +/- : Change Opt. SATA Configuration F1:General Help USB Configuration F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 24: Power Management Setup
RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 25 EuP Function (Enabled) This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 26: Lan Configuration
F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN Controller. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 27: Pc Health Status
TCC Activation Temperature (DTS) 90 :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 28 F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Wireless Function (Enabled) This item allows user to Enable/Disable WiFi & Bluetooth funciton. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 29: Acpi Settings
Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI Settings [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] This item allows user to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) Sleep State (default). Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 30: Cpu Configuration
[Enabled] Enter : Select Power Technology [Energy Efficient] +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help Enhanced Halt (C1E) [Enabled] F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 31 This item shows the information of the CPU signature. Microcode Patch (33c) This item shows the version of microcode patch. Max CPU Speed (1600 MHz) This item shows the max speed of the CPU. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 32 Limit CPUID Maximum (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the maximum CPUID value limit, you can enable this item to prevent the system from “rebooting” when trying to install Windows NT 4.0. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 33 Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor. Enhanced Halt (ClE) (Enabled) Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when the system is not running. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 34: Sata Configuration
M.2 SSD (SATA SSD (64.0 GB ) This motherboard supports one M.2 channel for SSD drive. SSD drive detected on the channel will be displayed with this item. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 35: Usb Configuration
Use this item to enable or disable all USB devices. Legacy USB Support (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 36: Chipset Menu
SoC Parameters SoC Configuration TXE Information :Select Screen :Select Item Enter : Select +/- : Change Opt. F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit Version 2.17.1249. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 37 Internal Graphics Device. Restore AC Power Loss (Power Off) Select AC power state when power is re-applied after a power fail- ure. Azalia HD Audio (Enabled) This item enables or disables Azalia HD Audio. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 38 This item shows the Sec Reference Code Version. TXE FW Version (02.00.00.2060) This item shows the TXE Firmware Version. TXE Mode (Enabled) This is TXE mode control item, it is used to enable or disable the TXE firmware. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 39: Menu
This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU installed in your computer. CPU Speed (1.60 GHz) This item shows the processor speed. Memory Frequency (1600 MHz) This item shows the memory frequency. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 40 Total Memory (4096 MB (LPDDR3)) This item shows the total memory. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 41: Boot Menu
Operation System Select (Windows 8.x) This item is used to select the operation system. Launch Network OpROM (Disabled) This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Fast Boot (Disabled) This item enables or disables the fast boot. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 42 UEFI USB Flash Drive Priorities This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading the operating system from the installed UEFI USB Flash drives. Press <En- ter> to view the submenu. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 43: Security Menu
This item shows administrator password installed or not. User Password Status (Not Installed) This item shows user password installed or not. Secure Boot Menu Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the submenu LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 44: Key Management
Key Management Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the submenu. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 45: Exit Menu
Discard Changes and Exit This item enables you to exit the system setup without saving any changes. Save Changes and Reset This item enables you to reset the system after saving the changes. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 46 This item enables you to save the changes that you have made as user defaults. Restore as User Defaults This item enables you to restore the user defaults. Boot Override Use this item to select the boot device. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 47: Updating The Bios
When the installation is complete, remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. The computer will restart automatically. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 48 Memo LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 49: Using The Motherboard Software
You need to change the booting priority in BIOS in order to boot from USB device. Enter into BIOS and select the Boot in menu (or press the hotkey F7), set USB drive as the first booting priority. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 50: Drivers Auto-Installing Under Windows 8.1
DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automatically bring up the installation screen. Information: Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk. Click the “Setup” button to select and run the software installation program. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 51: Running Setup
Click Setup. The installation program begins: 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. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 52 Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
- Page 53 Windows 8.1 will appear below UAC (User Account Control) message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” to install the next driver. Continue this process to complete the drivers installation. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 54: Manual Installation
ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Win- dows O.S., which make your computing more easily and conve- niently. These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available software. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 55 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. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL...
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Page 56: Windows 8.1 Os Recovery
Windows 8.1 OS Recovery If you purchased LIVA product with OS pre-loaded and having prob- lems with the system, you can try to refresh, reset or restore it. The ® following instructions of OS recovery are quoted from Microsoft website. For more detail and information, please refer to the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/ restore-refresh-... -
Page 57: To Reset Your Pc
If you choose to erase data quickly. Some data might be recoverable using special software. If you choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but it makes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... -
Page 58: To Restore Your Pc To An Earlier Point In 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. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 59 RMA Service for OS recovery Note: LIVA product will be reformatted to the original factory configuration after repair. ECS is not liable to restore or transfer the customer’s own responsibility to back up the data and information stored in the hard drive before provide the defective LIVA products for repair sevice.
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Page 61: Troubleshooting
Black screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. 1. Check whether the monitor has been turned on or works nor- mally on other system. 2. Check whether the system has been power on successfully. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL... - Page 62 1. Check whether the driver is correctly installed in “Device Man- ager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website. LIVA X...
- Page 63 1. Check whether the LAN driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website. 2. Ensure the LAN cable is securely inserted to the RJ45 port and the LED light flashes normally.
- Page 64 1. Check whether the WLAN card driver is correctly installed in “De- vice Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices mes- sage shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website.
- Page 65 1. Check whether the audio driver is correctly installed in “Device Manager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices message shown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official Driver DVD or ECS official website. 2. After connecting the speaker or header phone, adjust audio set- ting in Control panel>...
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