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4 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1 WARNING:Please realize that there is a certain risk involved withoverclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, orusing the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking mayaffect your system stability, or even case damage to thecomponents and devices of your system. It should be doneat your own risk and expense. We are not responsible forpossible damage casesd by overclocking.Front and Rear I/O 1. Power ButtonUse this button to power on/off thesystem.2. USB 2.0 PortsUse the USB 2.0 port to connect USB2.0 device.Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB3.0 device.3. USB 3.0 Port Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 5 Chapter 1 Connect the DC_IN port to the poweradapter. ou can connect the display device to VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA 4. 12V DC_IN PortConnect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN portto connect your computer to theNetwork.6. LAN Port7. Combo Audio JackIt is used to connect a microphone orspeaker. HDMI Port 6 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1Motherboard Components LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 7 Chapter 1 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 37 Chapter 2Discard Changes and ResetThis item enables you to reset the system setup witho

2 ut saving anychanges.Save OptionsThis it
ut saving anychanges.Save OptionsThis item enables you to save the options that you have made.Save ChangesThis item enables you to save the changes that you have made.Discard ChangesThis item enables you to discard any change that you have made.Restore DefaultsThis item enables you to restore the system defaults.Save as User DefaultsThis item enables you to save the changes that you have made asuser defaults.Restore as User DefaultsThis item enables you to restore the user defaults.Boot OverrideUse this item to select the boot device. 36 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2 This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State. Save Changes and ExitThis item enables you to exit the system setup after saving theDiscard Changes and ExitThis item enables you to exit the system setup without saving any Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Exit system setup aftersaving the changes. Save Changes and ExitDiscard Changes and ExitSave Changes and ResetDiscard changes and Reset Save Options Save ChangesDiscard ChangesRestore DefaultsSave as User Defaults Boot Override UEFI: JetFlashTS4GJFV20 0.00(FAT32) :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults

3 F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/
F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Save Changes and ResetThis item enables you to reset the system setup after saving the Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit 34 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2 :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Administrator Password StatusNot InstalledUser Password StatusNot Installed Administrator Password Secure Boot menu Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security Exit This page enables you to set setup administrator password anduser password. Security Menu Administrator Password Status (Not Installed)This item shows administrator password installed or not.User Password Status (Not Installed)This item shows user password installed or not. 32 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2 This page enables you to set the keyboard Numlock State. Operation System Select (Windows 8.x)This item

4 is used to select the operation system.L
is used to select the operation system.Launch Network OpROM (Disabled)This item enables or disables launch PXE Option ROM. Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Windows 7 or otherOS: Boot policy forlegacy OSWindows 8.x: Bootpolicy for UEFI OSSupport Module (CSM)Manual: Userparameters & bootpolicyBoot Configuration Operation System Select [Windows 8.x]Launch Network OpROM [Disabled]Fast Boot [Disabled]Bootup Numlock State [On] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Boot Mode Select [UEFI] Boot Option #1 [Hard Disk : Windows...]Boot Option #2 [CD/DVD]Boot Option #3 [USB/Floppy]Boot Option #4 [USB CD/DVD]Boot Option #5 [USB Hard Disk]Boot Option #6 [USB Flash: UEFI:J...]Boot Option #7 [Network] :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Fast Boot (Disabled)This item enables or disables the fast boot. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security ExitAptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 29 Chapter 2Azalia Internal HDMI Codec (Enabled)This item enable

5 s or disables Azalia Internal HDMI Codec
s or disables Azalia Internal HDMI Codec. Scroll to this item and press tn5.;怀er and view the following screen:TXE Information Prsc0;ess o return to the Chipset Menu page. :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Sec RC Version00.05.00.00TXE FW Version01.01.00.1089 TXE Mode[Enabled] Sec RC Version (00.05.00.00)This item shows the Sec Reference Code Version.TXE FW Version (01.01.00.1089)This item shows the TXE Firmware Version.This is TXE mode control item, it is used to enable or disable the TXEfirmware. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 27 Chapter 2 The chipset menu items allow you to change the settings for theSoC chip and other system.Chipset Menu :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. TXE Information SoC Parameters Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 Ameri

6 can Megatrends, Inc. Advanced
can Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Tweak Boot Security Exit 24 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2Excute 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 processordisables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit enabled systemscan halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus related repair.Intel Virtualization Technology (Enabled)When disabled, a VMM cannot utilize the additional hardwarecapabilities provided by Vandor Pool Technology.Power Technology (Energy Efficient)Use this item to control the Energy mode of the processor. sc0;Press o return to the Advanced Menu page. 22 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2 Socket 0 CPU InformationScroll to this item and press tn5.;怀er and view the following screen: :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Signature30678Microcode Patch815Max CPU

7 Speed1584 MHzMin CPU Speed500 MHzProces
Speed1584 MHzMin CPU Speed500 MHzProcessor Cores2Intel HT TechnologyNot SupportedIntel VT-x TechnologyL1 Data Cache24 KB x 2L1 Code Cache32 KB x 2L2 Cache1024 KB x 1L3 CacheNot Present In This is display-only field and diaplays the information of the CPUinstalled in your computer. This item shows the information of the CPU signature. Microc ode P at This item shows the version of microcode patch. This item shows the max speed of the CPU. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 19 Chapter 2 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.PCI Express ConfigurationThis page sets up PCI Express configuration. mPCIE Speed [Auto]This item allows user to configure the mPCIE speed. :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Prsc0;ess o return to the Advanced Menu page. mPICE Speed [Auto] Configure PCIEslotspeed Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 17 Chapter 2 Power Management SetupThi

8 s page sets up some parameters for syste
s page sets up some parameters for system power managementoperation. :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Resume By PME[Disabled] USB[Enabled]Resume By RTC Alarm[Disabled]EUP Function[Enabled]Resume By PME (Disabled)This item specify whether the system will be awakened from powersaving modes when activity or input signal of the specifiedhardware peripheral or components is detected.Resume By USB (Enabled)This item allows you to enable/disable the USB device wakeupfunction from S3 mode.Resume By RTC Alarm (Disabled)The system can be turned off with a software command. If youenable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixedtime based on the system’s RTC (rbelow this one to set the date and time of the wakeup alarm. Youmust use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. 14 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2 When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the main menu appears,giving you an overview of the basic system informa

9 tion. Select anitem and press tn10;&
tion. Select anitem and press tn10;&#x.900;er to display the submenu. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Choose the systemdefault language. BIOS Information System Language[English] System Date[Tue 10/28/2014]System Time[11:16:31] :Select Screen F1:General Help F2:Previous Values F3:Optimized Defaults F4:Save & Exit ESC:Exit+/- : Change Opt. :Select Item Version 2.16.1242. Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Tweak Boot Security ExitSystem Date & Time The 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 WindowsDate and Time Properties utility. System Language (English) This item is used to set system language. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 13 Chapter 2BIOS Navigation KeysThe BIOS navigation keys are listed below: For the purpose of better product maintenance, themanufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS itemspresented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown inthis chapter are for reference only and may differ from theacture’s website forupdated manual. KEYFUNCTION Scrolls thr

10 ough the items on a menu +/- Previ
ough the items on a menu +/- Previous ValueOptimized DefaultsGeneral Help EnterSave & ExitExits the current menuChange Opt. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 9 Chapter 2Chapter 2 About the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrwith support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on themotherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuringthe motherboard BIOS.The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays thesystem’s configuration status and provides you with options to setsystem parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turnedoff. When the system is turned back on, the system is configuredwith the values you stored in CMOS.The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computerperforms. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understandthe Setup Utility options.This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.•Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals•Video display type and display options•Password protection from unauthorized use•Power Management features LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 49 Chapter 3 LIVA product will be reformatted to

11 the original factoryconfiguration after
the original factoryconfiguration 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 providethe defective LIVA products for repair sevice. RMA Service for OS recovery Note: 48 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when youinstall desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the lastrestore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restorepoint 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 SearchControl Panel in the search box, and tap or click ControlPanel.Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap orRecovery.4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the lates

12 t drivers online. Just select theone you
t drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 43 Chapter 3Windows 8.1 will appear below UAC (User Account Control)message after the system restart. You must es” toinstall the next driver. Continue this process to complete thedrivers installation.Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands andallow the computer to restart a few times to complete theWindows 8.1 will show the following screen after systemrestart, you must select “Desktop” in the bottom left toinstall the next driver. 40 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install thedrivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loadsautomatically under Windows 8.1. When you insert the DVD-ROMdisc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automaticallybring up the installation screen.Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1 Displays the path for allsoftware and driversavailable on the disk. In Setupbutton to select andrun the softwareinstallation program. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 39 Chapter 3Installing the Windows OS There are

13 two ways to install the Windows OS: 1. I
two ways to install the Windows OS: 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:This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash driveand then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 installation ISOfile to the flash drive. h t w t t e.Help_Win7_usbdv c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start theWindows 8.1 installing process. 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. Chapter 3 Using the Motherboard Software 56 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 4 Memo LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 55 Chapter 4 1. Check whether the audio driver is correctly installed in “DeManager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices messageshown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official DriverDVD or ECS official website.2. After connecting the speaker or header phone, adjust audio set-ting in Contr�ol panel Hardware and sound.f) No sound from audio

14 combo jack Note: Due to chipset limita
combo jack Note: Due to chipset limitation, the mic function of audio codecAL282 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. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 51 Chapter 4Chapter 4 T r ou bl e Shoo ng T r p r oblem a) Boot up f ailed . 1. Use the t er p r by E CS. 2. Check whether the t er has been plug g in. 3. Check the c b e t w een p t er the s y s t em. 4. Check th a t the po w er on can bu push normall y . If it is suc- ces s fully po w er on , the g r een lig h t f r om LED will show up. 5 . I f t h e boo t up p r obl em s ll e xi s t s a er t h e s e c h e ck in g s t e p s , pl ea s e t u r n t o lo c al e al er o r re p a i r ce n t e r f o r fu rt h er c u s t o me r s e rv i ce . b) Black s c reen or no imag e i s di s pla ye d on t he m on i t o r . 1. Check wh e ther the moni t or has been on or wor k s nor- mally on other s y s t em. 2. Ch e c k wh e th er th e s y s t e m ha

15 s b ee n p o w e r on succ e ssf
s b ee n p o w e r on succ e ssfull y . A er ass e mblin g th e P C fo r th e r st e y ou m a y e xp er i e nc e some s t art up p r oblems. Be f o r e calling f or technical support or r e turning f or w ar r ant y , th i s chapter m a y he l p t o some of the common qu e s usin g so me basi c t r oubl e g vi LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Canadian Department of CommunicationsThis 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.The manual consists of the following:Describes features of the page 1 Introducing the PCProvides information onUtility.Chapter 1Chapter 2motherboard software.Chapter 3Using the Motherboard Software Provides basic troubleChapter 4Troubleshooting page 51 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of

16 electronic products.Danger of explosoin
electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Safety InstructionsYour system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards ofsafety for information technology equipment. However, to ensureyour safety, it is important that you read the following safetyinstructions.•Read and follow all instructions in the documentationbefore 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 blockor cover these openings. Make sure you leave plenty ofspace around the system for ventilation. Never insertobjects of any kind into the ventilation o

17 penings.•Use this product in environment
penings.•Use this product in environments with ambienttemperatures between 0°C and 40°C.•If you use an extension cord, make sure that the totalampere rating of the devices plugged into the extensioncord does not exceed its ampere rating.•Do not step on the power cord or let anything rest ontop 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 outletsbefore cleaning the system. ii LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL This equipment has been tested and found to comply with thelimits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, 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 turningthe equipment off and o

18 n, the user is encouraged to try to corr
n, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antennaIncrease the separation between the equipment and thereceiverConnect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that towhich the receiver is connectedConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for helpShielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable mustbe employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with thepertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes ormodifications not expressly approved by the systacturercould void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. viii LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 339Using the Motherboard Software 39Installing the Windows OS.............................39Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1.Manual Installation.......................................44Windows 8.1 OS Recovery.............................46Chapter 451Troubleshooting 51Troubleshooting and problem solution........51 iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •If you encounter the following technical problems withthe product, unplug the power cord and contact aqualified service tech

19 nician or your retailer.•The power
nician 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 youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.•The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •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 youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.

20 9;The system performance changes. The wa
9;The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •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 youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.•The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible

21 laser radiation when open. Do not stare
laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •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 youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.•The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical

22 driveserviced only by an authorized ser
driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •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 youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.•The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. iv LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL •If you encounter the following technical problems withthe product, unplug the power cord and contact aqualified service technician or your retailer.•The power co

23 rd or plug is damaged.•Liquid has b
rd or plug is damaged.•Liquid has been spilled into the system.•The system does not function properly even if youfollow the operating instructions.•The system was dropped or the cabinet isdamaged.•The system performance changes. The warranty does not apply to products that have beendisassembled by users.Safety cautions and warningsCAUTION:Optical drive sold with this system contains a CLASS 1 LASERPRODUCT.Optical Drive Safety Information Invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into beamor view directly with optical instructions.WARNING:Makeing adjustments or performing procedures otherhazardous laser exposuer. Do not attempt to disassemblethe optical drive. For your safety, have the optical driveserviced only by an authorized service provider. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of

24 used batteries according to theProduct
used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet condit

25 ions.4. Do not block the air vents to th
ions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste.

26 Check localregulations for disposal of
Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. 4 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1 WARNING:Please realize that there is a certain risk involved withoverclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, orusing the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking mayaffect your system stability, or even case damage to thecomponents and devices of your system. It should be doneat your own risk and expense. We are not responsible forpossible damage casesd by overclocking.Front and Rear I/O 1. Power ButtonUse this button to power on/off thesystem.2. USB 2.0 PortsUse the USB 2.0 port to connect USB2.0 device.Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB3.0 device.3.

27 USB 3.0 Port Note:ID design and specifi
USB 3.0 Port Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 4 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1 WARNING:Please realize that there is a certain risk involved withoverclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, orusing the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking mayaffect your system stability, or even case damage to thecomponents and devices of your system. It should be doneat your own risk and expense. We are not responsible forpossible damage casesd by overclocking.Front and Rear I/O 1. Power ButtonUse this button to power on/off thesystem.2. USB 2.0 PortsUse the USB 2.0 port to connect USB2.0 device.Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB3.0 device.3. USB 3.0 Port Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead t

28 o dialogboxes that prompt you for inform
o dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through

29 the items in the submenu. The default B
the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and

30 takeno responsibility to any damage caus
takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER M

31 ANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup
ANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that areavailable. A highlight indicates which option is c

32 urrently selected.Use the cursor arrow k
urrently selected.Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that promp

33 t you to verifythat you wish to execute
t you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes that prompt you for information.Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to submenus thatenable you to cha

34 nge the values for the option. Use the c
nge the values for the option. Use the cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance

35 . We do not suggestusers change the defa
. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in par

36 enthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a
enthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle 12 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 2When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The mainmenu 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 pressingSome options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verifythat you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialogboxes 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 cursorarrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for mostconditions with optimum performance. We do not suggestusers change the default values in the BIOS setup and takeno responsibility to any damage caused by changing theBIOS settings.In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenuitems are denoted by a triangle LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 39 Chapter 3Installing the Windows OS There are two ways to install the Windows OS: 1. Install Windows OS via Windows o

37 fficial DVD.2. Install Windows OS via US
fficial 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 ToolMicrosoft and install it. Please refer to the link:This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash driveand then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 installation ISOfile to the flash drive. h t tp://w w w .micr osoft s t or e.c om/ s t or e/msusa/h tml/ pbP ag e.Help_Win7_usbdv d_dwnT c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start theWindows 8.1 installing process. 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. Chapter 3 Using the Motherboard Software LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 39 Chapter 3Installing the Windows OS There are two ways to install the Windows OS: 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 ToolMicrosoft and install it. Please refer to the link:This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash driveand then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 ins

38 tallation ISOfile to the flash drive. h
tallation ISOfile to the flash drive. h t tp://w w w .micr osoft s t or e.c om/ s t or e/msusa/h tml/ pbP ag e.Help_Win7_usbdv d_dwnT c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start theWindows 8.1 installing process. 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. Chapter 3 Using the Motherboard Software LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 39 Chapter 3Installing the Windows OS There are two ways to install the Windows OS: 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 ToolMicrosoft and install it. Please refer to the link:This free program from Microsoft properly formats your flash driveand then copies the contents of the Windows 8.1 installation ISOfile to the flash drive. h t tp://w w w .micr osoft s t or e.c om/ s t or e/msusa/h tml/ pbP ag e.Help_Win7_usbdv d_dwnT c) Boot from the USB device that you just created to start theWindows 8.1 installing process. You need to change the booting priority in BIOS in order toboot from USB device. Enter in

39 to BIOS and select the Bootin menu (or p
to BIOS and select the Bootin menu (or press the hotkey F7), set USB drive as the firstbooting priority. Chapter 3 Using the Motherboard Software LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different ac

40 cording to the motherboard you areinstal
cording to the motherboard you areinstalling. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. 44 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3 If the auto-in

41 stall DVD-ROM does not work on your syst
stall DVD-ROM does not work on your system, youcan still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (forexample, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboardmodel, and then browse to the directory and path to begininstalling 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 operatingsystem subfolder.Manual InstallationIf the driver you want to install does not have a setup program,browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readmetext file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information oninstalling the driver or software for your operating system. ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Win-dows O.S., which make your computing more easily and conve-niently. ECS Utility SoftwareThese software(s) are subject to change at anytime withoutprior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available(Intelligent EZ Utility) LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating d

42 rivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and
rivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. 46 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To refresh your PC1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,SettingsChange PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 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. Thefollowing instructions of OS recovery are quoted from Microsoftwebsite. For more detail and information, please refer to the link: h t tp://windo w s.micr osoft.c om/ en-us/windo w s-8/ r es t or e-r e fr esh- r

43 ese t-pc Windows 8.1 OS Recovery 46 LIVA
ese t-pc Windows 8.1 OS Recovery 46 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To refresh your PC1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,SettingsChange PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Refresh your PC without affecting your files, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 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. 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. Thefollowing instructions of OS recovery are quoted from Microsoftwebsite. For more detail and information, please refer to the link: h t tp://windo w s.micr osoft.c om/ en-us/windo w s-8/ r es t or e-r e fr esh- r ese t-pc Windows 8.1 OS Recovery LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mous

44 e, point to theupper-right corner of the
e, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settingswill be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.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. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but itmakes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settings

45 will be reset. All apps that you install
will be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.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. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but itmakes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settingswill be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.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. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but it

46 makes recovering data less likely. LIVA
makes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settingswill be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.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. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but itmakes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everyth

47 ing and reinstall Windows, tap or clickG
ing and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settingswill be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.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. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but itmakes recovering data less likely. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 47 Chapter 31. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settingstap Change PC settingsou’re using a mouse, point to theupper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down,Change PC settings2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or clickGet started.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.To reset your PC Warning: All of your personal files will be deleted and your settingswill be reset. All apps that you installed will be removed. Onlyapps that came with your PC will be reinstalled.Note: You’ll be asked to choose whether you want to erase da

48 tequickly or thoroughly. If you choose t
tequickly or thoroughly. If you choose to erase data quickly.Some data might be recoverable using special software. Ifyou choose to erase data thoroughly, this will longer but itmakes recovering data less likely. 48 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when youinstall desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the lastrestore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restorepoint manually at any time. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Searchou’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of thescreen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click SearchControl Panel in the search box, and tap or click ControlPanel.Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap orRecovery.4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the 48 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when youinstall desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the lastrestore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restorepoint manually at any time. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Sear

49 chou’re using a mouse, point to the
chou’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of thescreen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click SearchControl Panel in the search box, and tap or click ControlPanel.Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap orRecovery.4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the 48 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when youinstall desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the lastrestore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a restorepoint manually at any time. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Searchou’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of thescreen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click SearchControl Panel in the search box, and tap or click ControlPanel.Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap orRecovery.4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the 48 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3To restore your PC to an earlier point in time Note: Windows automatically creates a restore point when youinstall desktop apps and new Windows updates, if the lastrestore point is older than 7 days. you can also create a re

50 storepoint manually at any time. 1. Swip
storepoint manually at any time. 1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Searchou’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of thescreen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click SearchControl Panel in the search box, and tap or click ControlPanel.Recovery in the Control Panel serach box, and then tap orRecovery.4. Tap or click Open System Restore, and then follow the LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the ai

51 r vents to this product or impedethe air
r vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for

52 disposal of electronic products.Danger
disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magneticfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Product disposal noticeIMPORTANT:Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries)CAUTION: This symbol if the crossed out wheeled bin indicates thatthe product (electrical and electronic equipment) shouldnot be placed in municipal waste. Check localregulations for disposal of electronic products.Danger of explosoin if battery is incorrectly replace onlywith the same or equivalent type recommended by themanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to theProduct disposal notice 1. Do not place this product underneath heavy loads orin an unstable position.2. Do not use or expose this product around magnet

53 icfields as magnetic interference may af
icfields as magnetic interference may affect theperformance of the product.3. Do not expose this product to high levels of directsunlight, high-humidity or wet conditions.4. Do not block the air vents to this product or impedethe airflow in any way. 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x mSATA slot (one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x mSATA slot (one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x mSATA slot

54 (one supports half-card for wireles
(one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x mSATA slot (one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x mSATA slot (one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 2 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1CPU/Chipset •4GB/2GB DDR3L- Single channel DDR3L soldered down •1 x mini PCIE slot•1 x m

55 SATA slot (one supports half-ca
SATA slot (one supports half-card for wireless card, theother supports full-card for mSATA SSD)•Direct soldered down eMMC 32/64GB•Additional storage from mSATA SSD andStorage •Intel Bay Trail-M SoC Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer 4 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1 WARNING:Please realize that there is a certain risk involved withoverclocking, including adjusting the setting in the BIOS, orusing the third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking mayaffect your system stability, or even case damage to thecomponents and devices of your system. It should be doneat your own risk and expense. We are not responsible forpossible damage casesd by overclocking.Front and Rear I/O 1. Power ButtonUse this button to power on/off thesystem.2. USB 2.0 PortsUse the USB 2.0 port to connect USB2.0 device.Use the USB 3.0 port to connect USB3.0 device.3. USB 3.0 Port Note:ID design and specification may vary, please refer LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 5 Chapter 1 Connect the DC_IN port to the poweradapter. Y ou can connect the display device to VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA 4. 12V DC_IN PortConnect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN portto connect your computer to theNetwork.6. LAN Port7. Combo Aud

56 io JackIt is used to connect a microphon
io JackIt is used to connect a microphonespeaker. HDMI Port 6 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 1Motherboard Components LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 7 Chapter 1 40 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3The auto-install DVD-ROM makes it easy for you to install thedrivers and software. The support software DVD-ROM disc loadsautomatically under Windows 8.1. When you insert the DVD-ROMdisc in the DVD-ROM drive, the auto-run feature will automaticallybring up the installation screen.Drivers auto-installing under Windows 8.1 Displays the path for allsoftware and driversavailable on the disk. In f orma tion: Setupbutton to select andrun the softwareinstallation program. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 41 Chapter 3 Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software forthe motherboard: . The installation program begins: Running Setup The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-handcorner. The following screens are examples only. The screens and driverlists will be different according to the motherboard you areinstalling. 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next

57 to run the Installation Wizard. An itemi
to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation screen appears: Next. The following screen appears: 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation screen appears: Next. The following screen appears: 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation screen appears: Next. The following screen appears: 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation screen appears: Next. The following screen appears: 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation scr

58 een appears: Next. The following screen
een appears: Next. The following screen appears: 42 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3Check the box next to the items you want to install. Thedefault options are recommended.Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Next to run the Installation Wizard. An iteminstallation screen appears: Next. The following screen appears: 44 LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL Chapter 3 If the auto-install DVD-ROM does not work on your system, youcan still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (forexample, Windows Explorer). Look for the chipset and motherboardmodel, and then browse to the directory and path to begininstalling 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 operatingsystem subfolder.Manual InstallationIf the driver you want to install does not have a setup program,browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readmetext file (README.TXT or README.DOC) for information oninstalling the driver or software for your operating system. ECS Intelligent EZ Utility provides friendly interfaces under Win-dows O.S., which make your computing more easily and conve-nient

59 ly. ECS Utility SoftwareThese software(s
ly. ECS Utility SoftwareThese software(s) are subject to change at anytime withoutprior notice. Please refer to the support disk for available(Intelligent EZ Utility) LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinst

60 all.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating
all.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will li

61 stthe latest BIOS with a default check-m
stthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL

62 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes
45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and instal

63 l the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework
l the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the la

64 test drivers online. Just select theone
test drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 45 Chapter 3eBLUECS eBLU utility makes BIOS update faster and easier. eBLU will listthe latest BIOS with a default check-mark. Click”install” button toinstall.eDLUECS eDLU utility makes updating drivers fast and easy. eDLU savestime and hassle by listing all the latest drivers online. Just select theone you prefer and start to download and install the drivers. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 is required. LIVA X MINI PC USER MANUAL 55 Chapter 4 1. Check whether the audio driver is correctly installed in “DeManager”. If there is yellow mark or unknown devices messageshown in the list, please reinstall the driver via LIVA official DriverDVD or ECS official website.2. After connecting the speaker or header phone, adjust audio set-ting in Contr�ol panel Hardware and sound.f) No sound from audio combo jack Note: Due to chipset limitation, the mic function of audio codecAL282 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 custom