Shuttle AK37GT User manual

AK37GT/AK37GTR
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
Based DDR Main Board
User's Manual

AK37GT/AK37GTR
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
based DDR Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
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M582

Thermalissue ishighly essentialfor processorswith aspeed of600MHz andabove.
Hence,we recommendyou touse theCPU fanqualified by AMD or motherboard
manufacturer.Meanwhile,please make sureCPUandfan aresecurelyfastenedwell.
Otherwise,improperfan installation notonlygetssystem unstablebutalsocould
damageboth CPUandmotherboard becauseinsufficient thermaldissipation.
Ifyou wouldlike toknow more aboutthermal topicplease seeAMD website for
detailedthermalrequirement through theaddress:
http://www.amd.com
WARNING

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WHAT's IN THE MANUAL .................................................................... 5
Quick Reference ............................................................................................... 5
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 5
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 6
First-TimeDIYSystem Builder ................................................................. 6
ExperiencedDIYUser ............................................................................. 6
SystemIntegrator..................................................................................... 6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST ....................................................................................... 7
2 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 9
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 9
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................................... 12
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION .............................................................. 12
STEP1 Installthe CPU.......................................................................... 13
STEP 2 Set Jumpers............................................................................. 14
STEP3 InstallDDR SDRAMSystem Memory........................................ 14
STEP 4Install InternalPeripherals inSystem Case ................................ 15
STEP5 Mountthe Mainboardon theComputer Chassis........................ 16
STEP6 ConnectFront-panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker/USB.................. 17
STEP7 ConnectIDE, IDERAID (AK37GTRonly), andFloppy DiskDrives
.............................................................................................................. 18
STEP8Connect Other InternalPeripherals............................................ 19
STEP9 ConnectPowerSupply ............................................................. 20
STEP10 InstallAdd-on Cardsin ExpansionSlots.................................. 20
STEP11 ConnectExternal Peripheralsto Back-panel ........................... 21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ..................................................... 22
STEP13 InstallDriver &Software Components..................................... 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 24
JUMPER& CONNECTOR GUIDE......................................................... 25
Jumpers
Clear CMOS (JP1) ................................................................................ 28
BIOSWriteProtection (JP2) .................................................................. 29
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2Keyboard & PS/2Mouse Connectors............................................ 30
LANPort Connectors............................................................................. 30
USB1/USB2Port Connectors................................................................ 30
ParallelPortConnector.......................................................................... 30
COM1/2Connector................................................................................ 31
Line-OutPortConnector ........................................................................ 31
Line-InPortConnector ........................................................................... 31
Mic-InPortConnector ............................................................................ 31
MIDI/GAMEPortConnector ................................................................... 32
Front-Panel Connectors
ATXPowerOn/Off SwitchConnector (PowerON) .................................. 33
EPMIConnector(EPMI)......................................................................... 33
GreenLED/Power LED Connector(GLED/PLED)................................. 34
HDD LED Connector (HLED) ................................................................ 34
Power LED Connector (PLED).............................................................. 35
HardwareReset Connector (RESET)..................................................... 35
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) ........................................................... 35
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE,IDE RAID (AK37GTRonly),andFloppy Connector......... 36

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Other Connectors
ATXPowerSupply Connector(ATX1).................................................... 37
CoolingFAN Connectors for CPU FAN (FAN1), AGP FAN (FAN2),
SYSTEMFAN (FAN3) & North Bridge (FAN4) FAN................................ 38
IRConnector(JP3) ................................................................................ 38
Wake-On-LANConnector(WOL1) ......................................................... 39
AudioConnector CD_IN (J2/J3)............................................................. 39
AudioConnector AUX_IN (J4) ............................................................... 40
AudioConnector TAD_IO(J5) ............................................................... 40
Audio Center/Bass Connector (J6)...................................................... 41
Front-PanelMicrophoneand Line_outHeader(J7) ................................ 41
SPDIFExt. Header(J8).......................................................................... 42
ExtendedoneUSB ConnectorHeader(USB2/USB3)............................ 42
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 43
InstallMemory........................................................................................ 43
UpgradeMemory................................................................................... 43
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY ...................................................................... 44
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ......................................................................... 44
4.2 Install Mainboard Software ..................................................................... 45
4.3 Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver ............................................................................ 46
4.4 Install Audio Driver .................................................................................. 47
4.5 Install LAN Driver ..................................................................................... 48
4.6 Install IDE RAID Driver and Utility(AK37GTR Only) ............................... 49
4.7 Install USB 2.0 Driver............................................................................... 50
4.8 View the User's Manual ........................................................................... 51

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5 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................... 52
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS ..................................................................................... 52
5.2 THE MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 53
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ............................................................... 55
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ................................................................. 59
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .......................................................... 63
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS .................................................................. 68
POWERMANAGEMENT SETUP.............................................................. 72
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION....................................................................... 77
PCHEALTH STATUS................................................................................ 79
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL ......................................................... 80
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS .................................................................. 82
LOADOPTIMIZEDDEFAULTS ................................................................. 82
SETSUPERVISOR PASSWORD ............................................................. 83
SET USER PASSWORD........................................................................... 83
SAVE & EXIT SETUP................................................................................ 84
EXITWITHOUTSAVING ............................................................................ 84

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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look ...................................................... Page 24
Software Utility >> How to Install.......................................................... Page 44
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ......................................................... Page 52
About This Manual
For First-Time DIY System Builder ......................................................... Page 6
For Experienced DIY User's ................................................................... Page 6
For System Integrator ............................................................................. Page 6
WHAT's IN THE MANUAL

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as
difficult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience
successful, right from the start, we have designed the Chapter 3 Hardware
Installation section in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system
builders. Prior to installation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual
carefully to gain a complete understanding of your new AK37GT/AK37GTR
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the AK37GT/AK37GTR mainboard. You
will find that installing your new AK37GT/AK37GTR mainboard is just easy.
Bundled with an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK37GT/
AK37GTR mainboard provides you with a total solution to build the most stable
and reliable system. Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4
Software Utility to find out how to get the best out of your new mainboard.
Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also contains the relevant information on how to tune
up your system to achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen AK37GT/AK37GTR to construct your system.
AK37GT/AK37GTR incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the KT400
chipset from VIA. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to
date in a compact ATX board. Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and
Chapter 4 Software Utility for an in-depth view of system construction.
This manual adopted in AK37GT and AK37GTR mainboards at the same
time. The difference between AK37GT and AK37GTR is that AK37GTR
equips with onboard IDE RAID Controller. In the manual, if there are some
standards, characters, equipment or software only appeared or adopted by
AK37GTR; it will be mentioned (AK37GTR only)

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with you AK37GT/AK37GTR mainboard to make sure
nothing is missing. The complete package should include:
-One piece of AK37GT/AK37GTR V1.3 Mainboard
-One piece of Audio Cable (Central/Bass Channel)
-One piece of ATA 133/100/66 Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
-One piece of twin ports USB Cable (optional)
-One piece of Serial ATA Cable(AK37GTR Only)
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