Preface
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations andsoftware, 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. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties
with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particularpurpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise thispublication and to make changes from time to time in the content
hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any personof such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registeredtrademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of theirrespective owners and are acknowledged.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits 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. Thisequipment 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. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradio 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 thereceiver•
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must
be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with thepertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes ormodifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety Instructions
Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards ofsafety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure
your safety, it is important that you read the following safety
instructions.

Setting up your system
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Read and follow all instructions in the documentation
before you operate your system.
Do not use this product near water or a heated sourcesuch as a radiator.
Set up the system on a stable surface.
Openings on the chassis are for ventilation. Do not block
or cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty ofspace around the system for ventilation. Never insert
objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.
Use this product in environments with ambient
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.
If you use an extension cord, make sure that the totalampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed its ampere rating.

Attention during use•••

Do not step on the power cord or let anything rest on
top of it.
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your system.
When the system is turned OFF, a small amount ofelectrical current still flows. Always unplug all power,
modem, and network cables from the power outlets
before cleaning the system.

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•

If you encounter the following technical problems withthe product, unplug the power cord and contact aqualified 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 isdamaged.
•The system performance changes.
The warranty does not apply to products that have been
disassembled by users.

Safety cautions and warnings

Optical Drive Safety Information
Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.
CAUTION:
Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beam
or view directly with optical instructions.
WARNING:
Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherthan those specified in the user’s manual may result inhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemble
the optical drive. For your safety, have the optical drive
serviced only by an authorized service provider.

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Product disposal notice
IMPORTANT:This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe 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 onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Product disposal notice
1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.
2. Do not use or expose this product around magnetic
fields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.
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.

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Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of theCanadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigencesdu Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1
Introducing the PC

Describes features of thePC.

 page 1
Chapter 2
Using BIOS

Provides information on
using the BIOS Setup
Utility.

 page 9
Chapter 3
Describes theUsing the Motherboard Software motherboard software.

 page 39
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting

Provides basic trouble
shooting tips.

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Prefacei

Chapter 1
1Introducing the PC
1
Introduction....................................................1
Specifications..................................................2
Front and Rear I/O............................................4
Motherboard Components..............................6
Header Pin Definition ....................................8
Chapter 2
9Using BIOS
9About the Setup Utility....................................9
The Standard Configuration....................10
Entering the Setup Utility.........................10
Resetting the Default CMOS Value..........11

Using BIOS.....................................................12
BIOS Navigation Keys..............................13
Main Menu............................................14
Advanced Menu......................................15
Chipset Menu..........................................25
Tweak Menu...........................................29
Security Menu........................................30
Boot Menu.............................................31

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Exit Menu...............................................35
Updating the BIOS..................................37

Chapter 3
39
Using the Motherboard Software
39
Installing the Windows OS.............................39
Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1.
........................................................................... 40
Running Setup........................................41

Manual Installation.......................................44
ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ
Utility).............................................................44
Windows 8.1 OS Recovery.............................46
Chapter 4
51
Troubleshooting
51
Troubleshooting and problem solution........51

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1
Introducing the PC
Introduction
Thank you for choosing LIVA CORE Mini PC featuring BDWY-MINI of
great performance and with stylish and flexible design.
This mini PC is based on Intel® Broadwell-Y platform. This latest
Core-M 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. Two M.2 slots are forextending usage. It implements three USB 3.0 ports at the front
panel, and the yellow USB 3.0 port supports EZ Charger function,and one USB 3.0 port at the rear panel.
It supports DDR3L up to 4 GB single channel soldered down memory. It also can add additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB Flash Drive.
The system is equipped with a set of I/O ports at the rear panel,including one DC_IN port (19V), one USB 3.0 port, two HDMI ports,
one RJ45 LAN connector, one Audio combo jack.

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Chapter 1
Note:
ID design and speciﬁcation may vary, please referto actual goods you purchase.

Speciﬁcations

2

CPU/Chipset
Memory••Intel Broadwell-Y SoC
4GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down
memory- Supports DDR3L 1600 MHz SDRAM

Expansion
Slots•

2 x M.2 slots(One supports Wireless card, the othersupports 2242/2280 SSD card)

Storage

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Audio

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Additional storage from M.2 SSD and USB
Flash Drive
Realtek ALC283- 2 Channel High Deﬁnition Audio Codec- 3.5 mm jack with stereo sound and mic(combo) supports for jack detection

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Rear Panel I/O •••••Internal I/O
Connectors &Headers•

System BIOS••

OS Support
AP Support

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Realtek RTL8111H 32P Gigabit LAN- 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Controller
1 x DC_IN port (19V only)
1 x USB 3.0 port
2 x HDMI ports
1 x RJ45 LAN connector
1 x Audio combo jack

Chapter 1•

LAN

3 x Front USB 3.0 ports (The yellow port
supports EZ Charger function)
1 x Micro SD Card Reader
1 x Power button
1 x 2-pin battery connector
1 x 3-pin System Cooling Fan connector
1 x 4-pin Digital Microphone connector
2 x M.2 slots
1 x 3-pin LED-H1 connector
AMI BIOS with 64Mb SPI Flash ROM
Support Plug and Play, ACPI & DMI, STR (S3)/STD(S4)
Audio, LAN, can be disabled in BIOS
F7 hot key for boot up devices option
Windows 7/8.1/10/Linux
Supports eBLU* 1/eDLU/Cyberlink Media
Suite* 2 /Norton Anti Virus* 2 /Muzee* 2 /Magix*2/EZ Charger

Note: *1Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required.
*2Free bundle software including ECS DVD:
Cyberlink Media Suite/Norton Anti Virus/
Muzee/Magix.

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Power Adapter •Chapter 1

Dimension•

FSP065-10AABA-19V/ 65W DC Adapter
136 x 84 x 38mm

WARNING:
Please realize that there is a certain risk involved withoverclocking, 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 thecomponents and devices of your system. It should be done
at your own risk and expense. We are not responsible forpossible damage casesd by overclocking.

Front and Rear I/O

Note:
ID design and speciﬁcation may vary, please referto actual goods you purchase.
1. Power Button

Use this button to power on/oﬀ thesystem.

2. Micro SD Care Reader You can insert the memory card to thebulid-in card reader.

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Connect your USB 3.0 devices to these
ports and enjoy EZ charger by theyellow port at the right-hand sied.

5. 19V DC_IN Port

Connect the DC_IN port to the power
adapter.

6. HDMI Ports*

You can connect the display device tothe HDMI port.
Note: *The HDMI1 port is 1.4, and the HDMI2 port
is 1.4A.

7. LAN Port

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port
for Network connecting.

8. Combo Audio Jack(Line out & Mic in)Connect a microphone or speaker tothe combo jack.

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3. USB 3.0 Ports

Motherboard Components
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Table of Motherboard Components
Chapter 1

LABEL
COMPONENTS®
1. SoCIntel Broadwell-Y SoC
2. USB3_1~3Front USB 3.0 ports (USB3_3 port supports EZ Charger function)
3. MICRO_SD Micro SD Card Reader
4. PWR_BTN
Power On/Oﬀ button
5. BT1
Battery connector
6. SYS_FAN
3-pin System cooling fan connector
7. Memory 1~4 Single channel DDR3L soldered down memory
8. DMIC
4-pin Digital microphone connector
9. M.2 Slots
M.2 support wireless card and SSD card
LED light for indecating the system under power on or suspend status
10. LED_H1(white light for power on and blinking orange light for suspend)

Header Pin Deﬁnition
BT (Battery)

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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 themotherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring
the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays thesystem’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. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured
with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:••••

Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals
Video display type and display options
Password protection from unauthorized use
Power Management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer
performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understandthe Setup Utility options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.

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Chapter 2

About the Setup Utility

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 needto make any changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:

Chapter 2

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when changing the system configuration
when a configuration error is detected and you areprompted to make changes to the Setup Utility
when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
when making changes to the Power Management
configuration
when changing the password or making other changes
to the Security Setup

Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test
(POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performedby the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following
message appears:
Press DEL to enter SETUP
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Advanced

Chipset

Tweak

Security

Boot

Exit

Choose the systemdefault language

System Language[English]

System Date
System Time

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 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Resetting the Default CMOS Values
When powering on for the ﬁrst time, the POST screen may show a“CMOS Settings Wrong” message. This standard message will appear
following a clear 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.

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Chapter 2

Main

BIOS Information

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 areavailable. 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<Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify
that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog
boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus thatenable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor
arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu
items are denoted by a triangle .
The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggest
users change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.

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LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUALBIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
KEY
ESC

FUNCTION
Exits the current menu
Scrolls through the items on a menu+/Enter

SelectF1

General Help

F2

Previous Value

F3

Optimized Defaults

F4

Save & Exit

Chapter 2

Change Opt.

For the purpose of better product maintenance, themanufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items
presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown inthis chapter are for reference only and may differ from theactual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for
updated manual.

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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 anitem and press <Enter> to display the submenu.
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Main

Advanced

Chipset

Tweak

Security

Boot

Exit

Choose the systemdefault language

BIOS Information
System Language[English]

System Date
System Time

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 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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System Language (English)
This item is used to set system language.
System Date & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on thecomputer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items areautomatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows
Date and Time Properties utility.

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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
 SATA Configuration
 USB Configuration

LAN Configuration
Parameters :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit LAN Configuration
The item in the menu shows the LAN-related information that theBIOS automatically detects.
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Advanced

Chapter 2

LAN Configuration
Onboard LAN Controller[Enabled]

Enabled/Disabled
Onboard LAN
Controller

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable Onboard LAN 1 controller.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL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
Power LED Type[Disabled][Disabled][Disabled][Enabled][Dual Color LED]

About Resume by
PCI/PCI-E/LAN/
Ext .USB3.0 PME

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Resume By PME (Disabled)
This item specify whether the system will be awakened from powersaving modes when activity or input signal of the specified
hardware peripheral or components is detected.
Resume By USB (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeup
function from S3 mode.
Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you
enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed
time based on the system’s 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.

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AdvancedEUP Function (Enabled)
This item allows user to enable or disable EUP support.
Power LED Type (Dual Color LED)
This item shows the type of the Power LED.

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Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL ACPI Settings
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 thesystem will enter when
the SUSPEND button
is pressed.

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ACPI Sleep State [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.

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Advanced CPU Configuration
The item in the menu shows the CPU Configuration.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
CPU Configuration

Chapter 2Intel(R) Core(TM) M-5Y10c CPU @ 0.80GHz
EM64T
Supported
Processor Speed
0800 MHz
Processor Stepping
306d4
Microcode Stepping
1f
Processor Cores
2Intel HT Technology
SupportedIntel VT-x Technology
Supported
Hyper-Threading
Active Processor Cores
Limit CPUID Maximum
Execute Disable BitIntel Virtualization Technology
LakeTiny Feature
CPU C3 Report
CPU C6 Report
CPU C7 Report
Package C State limit
Enhanced Halt (C1E)[Enabled][All][Disabled][Enabled][Enabled][Enabled][Enabled][Enabled][C7s][AUTO][Enabled]

Enabled for Windows
XP and Linux (OSoptimized for HyperThreading Technology)
and Disabled for other
OS (OS not optimized
for Hyper-Threading
Technology). When
Disabled only one
thread per enabledcore is enabled.

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Chapter 2Intel(R) Core(TM) M-5Y10c CPU @ 0.80GHz
This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU
installed in your computer.
EM64T (Supported)
This item shows the computer supports EM64T or not.
Processor Speed (0800 MHz)This item shows the current processor speed.
Processor Stepping (306d4)
This item shows the processor stepping version.
Microcode Stepping (1f)This item shows the microcode stepping version.
Processor Cores (2)This item shows the number of cores of the processor.
Intel HT Technology (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 ornot.
Hyper-Threading (Enabled)
This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-threading and you are using a Hyper-threading CPU.
Active Processor Cores (All)This item is used to controll the active processor cores.
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.

Chapter 2

Execute Disable Bit (Enabled)
This item allows the processor to classify areas in memory by whereapplication code can execute and where it cannot. When amalicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor
disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
Replacing order computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled
systems can halt worm attacks, reduing the need for virus related
repair.
Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)
When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.
LakeTiny Feature (Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable the LakeTiny for C state
configuration.
CPU C3 Report (Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
CPU C6 Report (Enabled)
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
CPU C7 Report (C7s)
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C7 report to OS.
Package C State limit (AUTO)
This item is used to set the package C state limit.
Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Enabled)
Use this item to enable the CPU energy-saving function when thesystem is not running.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUAL SATA Configuration
Use this item to show the information of SATA configuration.

Determines how SATA
controller(s) operate.

SATA Configuration
SATA Mode
SATA Port1SATA SSD (128.0GB)
Spin Up Device
External SATA[AHCI Mode] :Select Screen
 :Select Item
[Disabled][Disabled]

Enter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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SATA Mode (AHCI Mode)Use this item to select SATA mode.
Spin Up Device (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the spin up device.
External SATA (Disabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the external SATA.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Menu page.

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Advanced USB Configuration
Use this item to show the information of USB configuration.
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Advanced
USB SupportParameters

USB Configuration

Chapter 2

All USB Devices[Enabled]

Legacy USB Support[Enabled]

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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All USB Devices (Enabled)
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.

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Chipset Menu
The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for the
SoC chip and other system.

 System Agent Configuration
 PCH Configuration
 ME Configuration

System Agent (SA)Parameters :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit System Agent Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
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Chipset
System Agent Configuration

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IGD Memory
DVMT Memory[64M][256M]CPU SA Audio Device[Enabled]

Select DVMT 5.0
Pre-Allocated (Fixed)
Graphics Memory
size used by theInternal Graphics
Device.

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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IGD Memory (64M)This item shows the information of the IGD (Internal Graphics
Device) memory.
DVMT Memory (256M)
When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed
position of the system memory as graphics memory, according tosystem and graphics requirements.
CPU SA Audio Device (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the CPU SA Audio device.
Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

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Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:

PCH Configuration
Restore AC Power Loss

[Power Off]

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio[Enabled]

Select AC power state
when power is reapplied after a power
failure.

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Resotre AC Power Loss (Power Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return
to ites operating status.
Azalia HD Audio (Enabled)
This item enables or disables Azalia HD audio.

Press <Esc> to return to the Chipset Menu page.

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Chipset ME Configuration
Scroll to this item and press <Enter> and view the following screen:
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
ChipsetManagement Engine Technology Configuration

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ME Control
ME FW Version

Enable/Disable ME
Firmware[Enabled]
10.0.30.1072

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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ME Control (Enabled)
Use this item to enable or disable the ME control.
ME FW Version (10.0.30.1072)
This item shows the ME FW version.

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Tweak Menu
This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus foryour system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by
the kind of processor you have installed in your system.

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit
TweakIntel(R) Core(TM) M-5Y10c CPU @ 0.80GHz
Processor Speed
0800 MHz
Memory Frequency
1600 MHz
Total Memory4096 MB (DDR3)

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Intel(R) Core(TM) M-5Y10c CPU @ 0.80GHz
This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPU
installed in your computer.
Processor Speed (0800 MHz)This item shows the current processor speed.
Memory Frequency (1600 MHz)This item shows the memory frequency.
Total Memory (4096 MB (DDR3))
This item shows the total memory.

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Security Menu
This page enables you to set setup administrator password anduser password.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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Set Administrator
Password

Administrator Password
Administrator Password Status
User Password Status

Not Install
Not Install

System Mode state
Secure Boot state

Setup
Not Active

Secure Boot

[Disabled] :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Administrator Password Status (Not Install)This item shows administrator password installed or not.
User Password Status (Not Install)This item shows user password installed or not.
System Mode state (Setup)This item shows system mode setup or not.
Secure Boot state (Not Active)
This item allows you to enable or disable the secure boot state.
Secure Boot (Disabled)
This item is used to control the secure boot flow, it is possible only ifsystem runs in User Mode.

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This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit
Windows 7 or Other
OS: Boot policy forOperation system select[Windows 7 or other OS] Legacy OS
Launch PXE OpROM[Disabled]
Windows 8: Boot
Launch Network OpROM[Enabled]
policy for UEFI OS
without Compatibility
Fast Boot[Disabled]
Support Module (CSM)
Bootup Numlock State[On]
Manual: User
Quiet Boot
[Enabled]
customized CSM
Update System BIOS
[Disabled]parameters & bootBoot Mode Select[LEGACY]
policy.
FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Boot Option #1[Hard Disk: SATA SSD...]
Boot Option #2[CD/DVD]
Boot Option #3[USB/Floppy]
 :Select Screen
Boot Option #4[USB CD/DVD] :Select Item
Boot Option #5[USB Hard Disk]
Enter : SelectBoot Option #6[USB Key:UFD 3.0 Sil...]+/- : Change Opt.
Boot Option #7[USB Lan]
F1:General Help
Boot Option #8[Network]
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities
ESC:Exit
USB
Key
Drive
BBS
Priorities
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Operation System Select (Windows 7 or other OS)
This item is used to select the operation system.
Launch PXE OpROM (Disabled)
This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM.

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Launch Storage OpROM (Enabled)
This item enables or disables launch Storage Option ROM.
Fast Boot (Disabled)
This item enables or disables the fast boot.
Bootup Numlock State (On)This item enables you to select Numlock state.
Quiet Boot (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the quiet boot.
Update System BIOS (Disabled)
This item enables or disables to update system BIOS.
Boot mode select (LEGACY)
Use this item to select boot mode.
Boot Option #1~8
These items show the boot priorities and can be used to set theboot priorities of various device categories.

LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUALHard Disk Drive BBS Priorities

Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Boot
Boot Option #1[P3: SATA SSD...] Sets the system bootorder

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Boot Option #1 (P3: SATA SSD...)
Use this item to set the system boot order.

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This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading theoperating system from the installing Hard Disk drive. Press <Enter>to view the submenu.

USB Key Drive BBS Priorities
This item enables you to specify the sequence of loading theoperating system from the installing USB Key drive. Press <Enter> toview the submenu.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.

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Boot
Boot Option #1[UFD 3.0 Silicon-Pow...]

Sets the system bootorder

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

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Boot Option #1 (P3: SATA SSD...)
Use this item to set the system boot order.

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This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State.

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
P3: SATA SSD
UFD 3.0 Silicon-Power 16GPMAP

Exit system setup aftersaving the changes.

 :Select Screen
 :Select ItemEnter : Select+/- : Change Opt.
F1:General Help
F2:Previous Values
F3:Optimized Defaults
F4:Save & Exit
ESC:Exit

Version 2.17.1246. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.

Save Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit the system setup after saving thechanges.
Discard Changes and Exit
This item enables you to exit the system setup without saving any
changes.
Save Changes and ResetThis item enables you to reset the system setup after saving thechanges.

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Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Security Boot Exit

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Discard Changes and ResetThis 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.
Save as User Defaults
This item enables you to save the changes that you have made asuser defaults.
Restore as User Defaults
This item enables you to restore the user defaults.
Boot Override
Use this item to select the boot device.

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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. (Firmware
Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.)
Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable systemdisk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on
creating a bootable system disk.)
Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the
manufacturer’s Web site. Copy these files to thebootable device.
Turn off your computer and insert the bootable device
in your computer. (You might need to run the Setup
Utility and change the boot priority items on the
Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force yourcomputer to boot from the bootable device first.)
At the C:\ or A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program
name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press<Enter>. Example: AFUDOS.EXE 040706.ROM
When the installation is complete, remove the bootabledevice from the computer and restart your computer. If
your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset thejumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being
overwritten. The computer will restart automatically.

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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
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Chapter 3
Using the Motherboard Software
Installing the Windows OS
There are two ways to install the Windows OS:

You need to change the booting priority in BIOS in order toboot from USB device. Enter into BIOS and select the Bootin menu (or press the hotkey F7), set USB drive as the firstbooting priority.

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1. Install Windows OS via Windows official DVD.
2. Install Windows OS via USB flash drive.
a) Create an ISO file from the Windows 8.1 DVD.
b) Download the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool fromMicrosoft and install it. Please refer to the link:h t t p : / / w w w. m i c r o s o f t s t o r e . c o m / s t o r e / m s u s a / h t m l /pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool.
This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash drive
and then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 installation ISO
file to the flash drive.
c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start theWindows 8.1 installing process.

Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1
The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install thedrivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loads
automatically under Windows 8.1. When you insert the DVD-ROM
disc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automaticallybring up the installation screen.

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Information:
Displays the path for all
software and drivers
available on the disk.

Click the “Setup”
button to select andrun the software
installation program.

LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUALRunning Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard:
Click Setup. The installation program begins:

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1.

The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be diﬀerent according to the motherboard you areinstalling.
The motherboard identiﬁcation is located in the upper left-handcorner.

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Click Next. The following screen appears:

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3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The
default options are recommended.
4. Click Next to run the Installation Wizard. An item
installation screen appears:

5.

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Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUALDrivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
Follow the onscreen instructions, conﬁrm commands andallow the computer to restart a few times to complete theinstallation.

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Windows 8.1 will show the following screen after system
restart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left toinstall the next driver.

Windows 8.1 will appear below UAC (User Account Control)
message after the system restart. You must select “Yes” toinstall the next driver. Continue this process to complete thedrivers installation.

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Manual Installation

If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, you
can still install drivers through the ﬁle manager for your OS (forexample, 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.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program,browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme
text ﬁle (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information on
installing the driver or software for your operating system.

ECS Utility Software (Intelligent EZ Utility)

ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces underWindows O.S., which make your computing more easily andconveniently.
These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without
prior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available
software.

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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

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.

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Windows 8.1 OS Recovery
If you purchased LIVA product with OS pre-loaded and having
problems 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-refreshreset-pc

To refresh your PC
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Warning:
Apps you installed from websites and DVDs will be removed.
Apps that came with your PC and apps you installed fromthe Windows Store will be reinstalled. Windows puts a list ofremoved apps on your desktop after refreshing your PC.
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and thentap Change PC settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,
click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)
2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or click
Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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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.

2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click
Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note:
You’ll be asked to choose whether you want to erase datequickly or thoroughly. 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.

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1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and thentap Change PC settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,
click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)

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.
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.
(If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of thescreen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)

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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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Note:
LIVA product will be reformatted to the original factory
configuration after repair. ECS is not liable to restore ortransfer the customer’s own responsibility to back up thedata and information stored in the hard drive before provide
the defective LIVA products for repair sevice.

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Trouble Shooting
Troubleshooting and problem solution
After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience somestart up problems. Before calling for technical support or returning
for warranty, this chapter may help to address some of the common
questions using some basic troubleshooting tips.
a) Boot up failed.
1. Use the specified adapter provided by ECS.
2. Check whether the adapter has been plugged in.

4. Check that the power button can bu push normally. If it issuccessfully power on , the green light from LED will show up.
5. If the boot up problem still exists after these checking steps, pleaseturn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.
b) Black screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.
1. Check whether the monitor has been turned on or works
normally on other system.
2. Check whether the system has been power on successfully.

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3. Check the connection between adapter and the system.

3. Check the cable is securely inserted into rear IO ports(VGA/HDMI)
and also at monitor side(VGA/HDMI).
4. If the display problem still exists after checking steps, please turnto local dealer or repair center for further customer service.
c) Display Error
1. Check whether the 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.

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LIVA CORE MINI PC USER MANUALd) Wire LAN connecting failed.
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 andthe LED light ﬂashes normally.
3. Check IP address.
4. If the LAN connection problem still exists after these checking
steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further
customer service.

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2. Adjust the screen to the best resolution to get better using
experience.

e) Wireless LAN connecting failed
1. Check whether the WLAN card 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. Check the WIFI in your working area is well functional and has
good reception.
3. If the WIFI connection problem still exists after these checking
steps, please turn to local dealer or repair center for further
customer service.

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f) No sound from audio combo jack
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.

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2. After connecting the speaker or header phone, adjust audio
setting in Control panel> Hardware and sound.

Note: Due to chipset limitation, the mic function of audio codec
AL282 can be only compatibel to iPhone devices.
3. If the audio problem still exists after these checking steps, pleaseturn to local dealer or repair center for further customer service.

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