ETX-CN700
Quick Start
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Quick Start
The following sections explain how to install the ETX-CN700 Single Board Computer onto your host board.
As this single board computer can be installed onto a variety of host boards, the BlueChip Technology
MagnumX product has been used as an example host board.
First ensure that you are familiar with the contents of the section "Precautions". It contains important
information to avoid damage to the board.
Next, read the appropriate documentation from your System Unit supplier on how to install or upgrade a
processor board into the intended system unit.
If choosing your own cooling solution for the CPU, then check the application notes for the particular CPU from
the VIA website to ensure that your solution is capable of cooling the processor throughout the desired operating
temperature range. Note that the upper operating limit of 60°C is for the board operation in free air, which
would equate to the air temperature inside an enclosure with the lid closed. It is important to ensure that the
operating temper inside the system unit in the vicinity of the processor board does not exceed the 60°C limit.
Some higher powered CPU options may have a lower operating limit than 60°C, so refer to individual
datasheets for precise operating conditions
If using SATA HDD or DVD, then be aware that the SATA ports on the ETX-CN700 are identified in BIOS as
“IDE 4” and “IDE 5” and that in order to boot from these devices, they need to be among the 8 devices in the
top “Boot Order Priority” field as shown below.
Note that, in order to promote a device from the “Excluded” section, then there must be 7 (or less) devices in the
“Boot Order Priority” field. If there are already 8 devices, then some need to be removed first in order to
promote others. Using the cursor, select the appropriate device and press “X”. This will Remove/Add the device
from the “Boot Order Priority” field as appropriate.
