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Part No.: 49.MB401.A110Doc. No.: MP45DR-EG-E0807B

Accessories List

Screw of SATA Card (2pcs)

Riser Card

90W DC 20VPower Adapter

S/PDIFConverter

(by Territory)

Power Cord

Driver CDEIGPower DVD

V.7.0Option

NTI MediaMaker

Option

DVI to DVI+VGA Y Cable

DVI to VGAConverter

(MP45-DR only) (MP45-D/MP45-DU)

Mainboard Overview

Intel PCIe Gigabit LAN Chip

Realtek HD Audio Codec

Socket P Support Intel Core 2 Duo / Celeron ProcessorCPU’s Power Consumption 35W

Intel GM45 Chipset

CPUFAN Connector

Front Panel Connector

Dual Channel Mode, SODIMM x 2DDRII 667/800Max. 4GB

USB2.0 Connector x 1IR Receiver Connector x 1

Riser Card Connector

miniCard slot x 1(for TV Tuner Module)

Rear Panel

Battery

miniCard slot x 1(for Wireless Module)

Intel ICH9M Chipset

(MP45-DR only)

Screw of Bluetooth (1pcs)

Optional Expansion Items

(by Territory)

DVI to HDMIConverter

Screw of HDD(4pcs)Remote Control

3.3V USB 2.0 Connector x 1(for 3.3V Bluetooth Module)

USB2.0 Port x 2

DVI to DVI + D-Sub Cable

DVI to HDMI Cable

TV Tuner Kit (ATSC) TV Tuner Kit (DVB-T) Wireless Kit

Bluetooth Kit Wireless Antenna802.11 b/g

Wireless 802.11n Antenna

DIO Connector x 1Easy Installation Guide

LPC Connector x 1

BIOS

30mm

30mm

Note: There is one cable connected to board. Please keep it connected. If you remove it by accident, please connect it again.

6. Use the Slotted(-) screwdriver to turn CPU socket screw toward the Lock mark. (Clockwise direction)

7. Fit the CPU Cooler into their respective holes of the mainboard and use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to tighten screw 1-2-3-4-5-6. make sure the CPU Cooler is fastened to the mainboard evenly.

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Lock

Note: When screw the socket. You will hear a slight sound "Dock". That means you already installed CPU successfully.

1. Take the chassis Module. Use the rib of fan duct to detach the fan duct.2. Detach 6 screws of the CPU Cooler by the Phillips(+) screwdriver. The sequence of operationis 1-2-3-4-5-6.

3. Move over the CPU Cooler carefully. Avoid damaging the component of the mainboard.

4. Use the Slotted(-) screwdriver to turn CPU socket screw toward the unlock mark. (Anticlockwise direction)

Note: If you do not match the CPU Socket Pin1 and CPU Golden arrow well, you may damage the CPU.

5. Remove existing CPU, then install new CPU. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a golden arrow on the CPU upper interface. Match Pin 1 and golden arrow. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

Upgrade / Install CPU

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Unlock

Socket Pin1Golden Arrow

UnlockLock

Socket Screw Socket Pin1 CPU Frequency Table

Note: With CPU speed changing rapidly, there might be faster CPU on the market by the time you received this installation guide. This table is kindly for your references only.

Core 2 Duo T9400 45nm 2.53 GHz 1066 MHz 6MB

* GM45 support front side BUS 667/800/1066MHz.

This socket supports FCPGA6 package CPU (Socket P), which is thelatest Core 2 Duo (Penryn) package developed by Intel.Please don’t put the other CPU.

1. Disassemble the Top Cover carefully to avoid scratching the Top Cover.

2. Use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to detach the sheet metal screws (4pcs).3. Disassemble the product to two modules (Upper module and Chassis module).

Disassemble XC mini

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RearTop Cover

Front

Top Cover

(Upper module) (Chassis module)

From R1.00

From R1.00

Core 2 Duo T9600 45nm 2.80 GHz 1066 MHz 6MB

SODIMM slots are designed in high and low positions which are very easy to recognize. Insert the module straight down to the SODIMM slot with fingers and press down firmly until the SODIMM module is securely in place.

2. Put the memory module with correct direction. Notice there's one key position to make sure direction is correct.

3. Plug in memory module into SODIMM slot with angle 20 ~ 30 Make sure memory module plug into slot completely.

4. User finger to push memory module vertically until the tabs lock memory module tightly. Now, the memory modules have been plugged properly with horizontal flat.

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TabTab

1. There're tabs which located in the side of SODIMM holder. Detach the existing memory from the memory slot.

Key

8. Install the Fan Duct Vertically.

Core 2 Duo P8600 45nm 2.4 GHz 1066 MHz 3MB

From R1.00

From R1.00

Core 2 Duo P9500 45nm 2.53 GHz 1066 MHz 6MB

From R1.00Core 2 Duo P8400 45nm 2.26 GHz 1066 MHz 3MB

Processor Number Architecture Clock Speed Front Side Bus L2 CacheSupport BIOS

Version

Intel Core 2 Duo (Penryn) CPU DVI-I Port

USB 2.0 Ports

RJ45 LAN Jack20V DC Jack

TV Tuner Antenna hole

Security Lock

Line in(S/PDIF Out)

Line Out

Microphone

Wireless 802.11Antenna hole

eSATA Port

HDD indicatorUSB 2.0 Ports

DVD Eject Button

Power ButtonPower indicator

Optical Device Drive

IR indicator (MP45-DR only)

Rib Fan Duct

CPU Cooler

Rib Fan Duct

CPU Cooler

1. Put the upper module on the accessory box or JIG accord the photo.2. The Bluetooth card.

Bluetooth Assembly

3. Use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to fix the sheet metal screws (4pcs).

4. Install the Top Cover carefully to avoid scratching it.

Note: The Concave part of the Top Cover is toward the front side.

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Concave part

Note: Arrange the wire or fix it by tapes to avoid interfering with the Riser Card slot from damaging the wire.

1. Take the upper module and chassis module. 2. Fit the golden finger of the upper module to the Riser Card slot of the chassis module.

Assemble the Top Cover

Riser Card Slot

Golden finger

6. Take away the protection tube of the Antenna wire.7. The Bluetooth module and 1pcs BT screw. Screw size: M2*L4.6 (Torque: 1.0 0.1 Kgf. cm)8. Fix the Bluetooth module on the holder of the upper module.9. Tighten the Bluetooth module with screw.

11. The 3.3V USB connector of the main board.

Install Driver

Expansion Slot Installation

XC mini provides two miniCard slots for users to upgrade this PC functions. Now, the miniCard can have digital TV Tuner and Wireless LAN miniCard Module …etc. for expansion.

miniCard slot(suggest to assemblethe TV Tuner Module)

miniCard slot(suggest to assemblethe Wireless Module)

Antenna Hole (suggest to assemble the Wireless antenna)

Antenna Hole (suggest to assemble the TV Tuner antenna)

1. Remove the metal cover of the antenna hole by the screw driver. 2. Install the antenna wire into the Antenna hole of rear panel.

Metal cover

3. Use the screw driver to detach the miniCard screw of mainboard. 4. Arrange the wireless LAN wire or TV Tuner wire under the miniCard module.

5. Insert the miniCard module and fix it with the miniCard screw. 6. Buckle the Antenna wire on the miniCard module and arrange the wire.7. Install the antenna.

2. Use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to detach the HDD screw. Remove the existing HDD from the upper module.

Upgrade / Installing hard disk drive

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6. Connect the Riser Card with the connector of the ODD drive and HDD.

7. Use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to tighten two screws to fix Riser Card with ODD drive and HDD.

Note Avoid scratching the golden finger of the Riser Card.

1. Take the upper module. Use the Phillips(+) screwdriver to detach the Riser Card screws and disassemble the Riser Card.

3. Install the new HDD into the upper module.4. The hard disk device has to be fixed to the white plastic fixture with four HDD screws.5. The operation order is screw 1-2-3-4

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Security lock

Dual Display Arrangement

LCD MonitorSupport DVI

CRT MonitorSupport VGA

DVI to DVI + DVI to DVI + VGA CableVGA Cable

(MP45-DR only)

Rear Panel Connections

ProjectorCRT Monitor

DVI to VGA & DVIAdapter(MP45-DR only)

LCD Monitor

TV Tuner Antenna hole

Line in (S/PDIF out)

Line out

Microphone (MIC)

Wall Outlet

Internet

DSL (Cable) Modem

USB 2.0 PortExpander (USB HUB)

PDACard reader/Flash memoryWeb cameraJoystickMouse/Keyboard

FAX/Scanner/PrinterBluetooth Dongo

Wireless Lan CardUSB TV Tuner BOX

USB HDD

eSATA Port

Antenna wire

Golden Finger

SATA HDDConnector

ODDConnector

Riser Card

3. The Antenna wire of the Bluetooth card.4. The Antenna wire was fixed into the wire clip.5. Take away the Antenna from the wire clip.

Bluetooth Module

Antenna wireWire chip

Wire chip

Antenna wire Protection tube

Bluetoothscrew

Note: The 4 pin 5VUSB connector don’t install the 3.3V Bluetooth module

4 pin 5V USB connector

4 pin 3.3V USB connector(to 3.3V Bluetooth)

HDMI TV

Wireless 802.11 Antenna hole

BIOS Setup

Bluetooth Cable

12. Plug the Bluetooth cable with the connector of the main board.14. Plug the Bluetooth cable with the connector of the Bluetooth card.15. Buckle the Bluetooth card with the Antenna wire and arrange the wire accord the photo.

DVI to HDMI Connector(by Territory)

After finishing the setting of connect correct cable, power on and enter the BIOS Setup screen, then press <DEL>during POST (Power On Self Test). Choose "Load Optimized Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.

Before the Windows Vista/XP are installed, please select your ODD name : Advanced BIOS Features > First Boot Device to ODD name. ex. P1-MATSHITADVD.

BIOS Setup when 1st Power On

Select ODD name if installing the Windows Vista/XP via ODD

You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver from the icons at left side, and then click on the "GO" button to complete installation automatically.

InstallDriver

InstallUtility

Browse CDContents

Readme

Exit CD

4. Press <S> after "S=Specify Additional Device" appears.5. Use the arrow keys to select "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller".6. After the SATA driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation.

The following details regarding the eSATA drivers installation with Windows XP.1. Prepare USB FDD Device , 3.5" FDD Diskette and Driver CD.2. Copy eSATA driver into 3.5"FDD Diskette from Driver CD.3. Boot from the Windows XP setup disk. Press <F6> after the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI of RAID driver" appears.

USB FDDDevice

3.5" FDDDiskette

Please prepare:

Note2:If you don't have FDD device, you must set SATA mode to IDE mode,but the external HDD can notsupport HOT PLUG.1. Turn on your computer. Press

<Del> to enter BIOS setup.2. Set OnChip IDE mode >

SATA mode to IDE.3. Save and exit BIOS Setup.

Install eSATA when the Windows XP are installed

Note1:If installing under Windows Vista OS, it doesn't have to do anything for setting.

For 3.3V Bluetooth