Shuttle FB95 User manual

FB95
Pentium4,LGA775Processor
Based MAIN BOARD

Shuttle®FB95
Pentium 4, LGA 775 Processor Based Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
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Statement of Shuttle Mainboard via the EMI Test
Shuttle mainboards have been via the EMI test in terms of series of regulations: EN55022/
CISPR22/AS/NZS3548 Class B, EN55024 (1998/AS/NZS), EN4252.1 (1994), EN61000,ANSI
C63.4 (1992), CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B, and CNS13438 (1997). The items tested are illus-
trated as follows:
(A)Voltage:AC110V/60HZ &AC230V/50HZ
(B) Tested Product Information:
Product Name: PC Mainboard
Status: Sample
ModelName: FB95
S/N:N/A
CPU:
External Frequency: 133 MHz
Intel Pentium 4, LGA 775 Processor: 1.86/ 2/ 2.13/ 2.26/ 2.40/ 2.53/ 2.66/ 2.80 GHz
External Frequency: 200 MHz
Intel Pentium 4, LGA 775 Processor: 2.8/ 3/ 3.2/ 3.4/ 3.6 GHz
Serial Port: one port with 9 pins
Keyboard Port: one port with 6 pins
Mouse Port: one port with 6 pins
USB 2.0 Port: four ports with 4 pins respectively
1394 Port: two ports with 6 pins respectively
LANPort:one port with 8 pins(10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps)
Line-In & Center/Bass & Rear-out & Front & Surround-back Ports: one port
SPDIF-Out (Coaxial) & SPDIF-Out (Optical) & SPDIF-In Ports: one port
Clear CMOS button: one port
DIMM Memory (optional): DDR 400 256 MB *2
Power Cable: Detachable and Shielded (with a GND pin)
Monitor:CRT
Maximum Resolution: 1280 X 1024 V:60Hz
All CPUs have completely been tested, and values offered by the worst EMI combination of
CPU external frequency are listed as follows:
Test Mode External Frequency CPU CPU Open/Close
1200MHz P4 3.6 GHz Close
2200MHz P4 3.6 GHz Open
3133MHz P4 2.8 GHz Close
4133MHz P4 2.8 GHz Open

(C) Remedy for the Tested Product & Its EMI Interference:
Remedy:N/A
EMIInterference:
Crystal:14.318MHz(X2)/ 25.00MHz(X3)/24.576MHz(X4)/ 32.768KHz(X1)
ClockGenerator: U5
(D) Supported Host Peripherals:
Host Peripheral ProductName Model Name
# 1 Case FB95
# 2 Power Supply PC43I3503
# 3 SerialATAWesterm Digital WD1200JD-00FYB0
# 4 Shuttle Card Reader A011
# 5 PioneerDVD Player DVD-116
(E) Notices for Assembling Computers:
1. Cases should be made of iron or other metal that has good electric conductivity.
2. Cylinders in a case should be made of metal, and as having a mainboard mounted
in a case, make sure screws are all utilized and fastened on a mainboard.
3.An I/O shielding should be contacted with I/O metallic parts of a mainboard.
4. Cables should appropriately be arranged and fixed in a case. Follow instructions:
Ø Leave IDE cables not crossed upon CPU and SDRAM;
Ø Leave power cables minimum in length, and not crossed upon a mainboard;
Ø Leave CPU fan cables minimum in length, and not near CPU;
Ø Leave cables on panels and other spare cables tied in a computer case.
5.Makesure an EMI shielding attachedtoa case has properly beeninstalled.
6. Make sure a 5.25" and screws are fastened to an EMI shielding.
7. Make sure a case is closely in contact with EMI connected points.
8. Make sure there is no cleft in a case which is not deformed.
9. Make sure a PCI door is bound to a case.
10. Make sure cables of other devices (fans or some others) are fixed in a case.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL.................................................................... 5
Quick Reference............................................................................................... 5
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 5
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 6
FIRST-TIMEDIYSYSTEMBUILDER............................................................ 6
EXPERIENCEDDIY USER ........................................................................ 6
SYSTEMINTEGRATOR............................................................................... 6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST....................................................................................... 7
2 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 8
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................... 11
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION................................................................11
Accessories of FB95 ..................................................................................11
STEP1CPUInstallation ............................................................................ 12
STEP 2 Set Jumper................................................................................... 14
STEP3 Install DDR SDRAMSystemMemory............................................ 14
STEP4InstallInternalPeripheralsinSystemCase .................................... 15
STEP5 Mount theMainboardon the ComputerChassis............................ 16
STEP6ConnectFront-PanelSwitches/LEDs/USBs/1394/Headphones
/Front-Mic..................................................................................... 16
STEP7 ConnectIDE, Floppy andSerialATADrives .................................. 17
STEP8ConnectOtherInternalPeripherals................................................ 18
STEP9 InstallAdd-onCards in PCIExpress Slots ..................................... 20
STEP10Connect Power Supply ............................................................... 20
STEP11 Connect External PeripheralstoBack-panel ............................... 21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ......................................................... 22

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STEP13 Install Driver &SoftwareComponents ......................................... 23
3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 24
JUMPERS&CONNECTORSGUIDE........................................................ 25
Back-Panel Connectors
COM1 Port ............................................................................................ 28
ClearCMOS Button............................................................................... 28
1394 Port .............................................................................................. 28
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Ports ..................................................... 28
GigaLAN Port ....................................................................................... 29
USB Ports ............................................................................................. 29
SPDIF-OutCoaxial Port......................................................................... 29
SPDIF-OutOpticalPort ......................................................................... 29
SPDIF-InOpticalPort ............................................................................ 29
7.1ChannelRear-Outport ..................................................................... 30
7.1ChannelBass/Centerport ................................................................ 30
7.1ChannelFront-Outport ..................................................................... 30
7.1ChannelSurround-Backport............................................................. 30
Line-Inport ............................................................................................ 30
Front-Panel Connectors
FRONTPANELConnectors (JP6/JP3) .................................................. 31
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE,FloppyConnectors ........................................................ 32
SerialATAConnectors........................................................................... 32
Other Connectors
PowerConnectors (8-pinATX2,6-pinATX1,4-pinATX3)....................... 33
FanConnectors-FAN1/2/3/4 .................................................................. 34
CD-IN/MiniCD-INConnectors(CN3)(Black)/ (CN4)(White) ................... 34

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AUX-INConnector(CN2)(White)........................................................... 35
ExtendedUSBConnector(USB2) ......................................................... 35
ParallelPort Header- EXT.Print Port (JP5)............................................ 36
EXT.GPIHeader(JP1).......................................................................... 36
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION...................................................... 37
INSTALLMEMORY................................................................................ 37
UPGRADEMEMORY............................................................................ 37
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY ......................................................................38
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview......................................................................... 38
4.2 Install Mainboard Software..................................................................... 39
4.2.A Install Intel Chipset Driver .................................................................... 40
4.2.B InstallIntelUltraATA Driver .................................................................. 40
4.2.C Install Broadcom Giga LAN Driver ...................................................... 41
4.2.D Install Broadcom BACS ....................................................................... 41
4.2.E Install Intel USB 2.0 Driver.................................................................... 42
4.2.F Install Intel High Definition Bus ........................................................... 42
4.2.G Install Intel High Definition Audio Driver ............................................. 43
4.2.H Install DirectX9 Utility ........................................................................... 43
4.3 View the User's Manual .......................................................................... 44
5 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................... 45
5.1 Enter the BIOS .......................................................................................... 45
5.2 THE MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 46
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES........................................................... 48
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES............................................................. 51
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES...................................................... 55
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS.............................................................. 57
POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP ......................................................... 62
PNP/PCICONFIGURATIONS ................................................................ 67

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PCHEALTHSTATUS............................................................................ 69
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL..................................................... 72
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS.............................................................. 75
LOADOPTIMIZEDDEFAULTS ............................................................. 75
SET PASSWORD ................................................................................. 76
SAVE & EXIT SETUP............................................................................ 77
EXITWITHOUTSAVING........................................................................ 77

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WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL
Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look.......................................................Page 24
Drivers/Software Utilities >> How to Install .........................................Page 38
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure.........................................................Page 45
About This Manual
For First-Time DIY System Builder.........................................................Page 6
For Experienced DIY User ......................................................................Page 6
For System Integrator .............................................................................Page 6

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed the 3.1 Hardware Installation section
in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to instal-
lation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain a com-
plete understanding of your new Shuttle FB95 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle FB95 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle FB95 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated FB95 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 Drivers/Software Utilities
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 Shuttle FB95 to construct your system. Shuttle FB95
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the Alderwood (NG88ADW)
and ICH6R (FW82801FR) chipset from Intel. It integrates the most advanced
functions you can find to date in a compact Small Form Factor board.

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with your FB95 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
-One piece of Shuttle FB95 Mainboard
-One piece of ATA 100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Serial ATA Cable
-FB95 User's Manual
-ICH6R RAID Manual
-One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
ØFB95 user's manual saved in PDF format
ØInstall Intel Chipset Driver
ØInstall Intel Ultra ATA Driver
ØInstall Broadcom Giga LAN Driver
ØInstall Broadcom BACS
ØInstall Intel USB 2.0 Driver
ØInstall Intel High Definition Bus
ØInstall Intel High Definition Audio Driver
ØInstall DirectX9 Utility
ØAward Flashing Utility
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2 FEATURES
FB95 mainboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high perfor-
mance and maximum intelligent features in a compact package.
2.1 Specifications
-CPU Support
Intel Prescott/ Tejas Desktop Processors in the LGA 775 pin package with
533 / 800 MHz FSB.
-Chipset
Features Intel Alderwood (NG88ADW) and ICH6R (FW82801FR).
Onboard Lan
BCM5751 PCI-E Lan Chipset supports 10/100/1000 Mbps operation rate and
wake-on-Lan (WOL) function.
Onboard 1394
VIA VT6307, supports 400Mb/s, 200Mb/s or100Mb/s data transfer rate.
-Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configuration FSB (The FSB speed is software configurable from 100 MHz
to 355 MHz of BIOS setup program.)
-Intel High Definition (7.1-CHANNEL)
Realtek ALC880 includes 96 KHz SPDIF-IN/OUT function and 8 channels of
DAC support 16 / 20 / 24-bit PCM format for 7.1 audio solution compliant with
Intel High Definition specification. 8 jacks (Front, Surr, Cen/LFE, Surrback, Line1,
Line2, Mic1 and Mic2) are stereo input and output re-tasking for analog Plug &
Play (PnP) and support CD-in & AUX-in connectors.
-Versatile Memory Support
Supports 240 pins DDR2 DIMM X2 (max 8 bank) with Single & Dual-Chan-
nel Mode configuration, provides ECC or non-ECC (400/533) DIMMs.
Supports 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1Gb for technologies x8 ECC and non-ECC
DDR2 devices, and x16 non-ECC DDR2 devices.
Available bandwidth of 4.2 GB/s in single-channel or double-channel asym-
metric mode, or 8.5 GB/s in dual-channel interleaved mode, assuming DDR2
533 MHz.
-PCI Express Graphics (PEG) Interface
The MCH has X16 PCI Express port, provided for the Graphics Attach, this
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Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4 GB/s in each direction simulta-
neously, for an aggregate of 8 GB/s when X16.
-USB 1.1/2.0 Complaint Interface Onboard
Ø4 UHCI USB 1.1 Host controller and 1 EHCI USB 2.0 Host controller
support up to 8 USB ports. All 8 USB ports can be assigned to USB 2.0
interface with BIOS option.
-I/O Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
Ø1 x DB9 Serial port.
Ø1 x Clear CMOS button.
Ø1 x 1394 port.
Ø1 x PS/2 Mouse port.
Ø1 x PS/2 Keyboard port.
Ø1 x Giga LAN port.
Ø2 x USB 1.1/2.0 ports.
Ø1 x SPDIF-Out Coaxial port.
Ø1 x SPDIF-Out Optical port.
Ø1 x SPDIF-In Optical port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Rear-Out port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Bass/Center port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Front-Out port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Surround-Back port.
Ø1 x Line-In port.
-PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
One Ultra DMA 100/66/33 Bus Master Dual-channel IDE ports provide sup-
port to a maximum of two IDE devices (one Master and one Slave per channel).
The IDE Bus implements data transfer speeds of up to 100/66/33 MB/sec and
also supports Enhanced PIO Modes. 80-pin Cable Backward Compatible Legacy
ATAPI Devices, ATAPI IDE CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 supports.
-Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Features four power saving modes: S1 (Snoop), S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4 (Sus-
pend to DISK), and S5 (Soft-Off). ACPI provides more efficient Energy Saving

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Features controlled by your operating system that supports OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functionality.
-System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on 4Mb Flash core and supports Green
PC, Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
-Form Factor
System board conforms to Shuttle small form factor specification.
Board dimension: 280mm x 205mm.
-Advanced Features
ØLow EMI - Built in spread spectrum to reduce EMI.
ØDual Function Power Button - The system can be in one of two states,
one is Suspend mode and the other is Soft-Off mode. Pushing the power
button for less than 4 seconds places the system into Suspend mode.
When the power button is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the system
enters Soft-Off mode.
ØModem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically
by the activation of modem ringing.
-Intelligent Features
ØVoltage Monitoring -
Monitors various voltages of key elements, such as the CPU, and other criti-
cal system voltage levels to ensure stable current passing through mainboard
components.
ØFan Status Monitoring -
To prevent CPU from overheating, the CPU fan is monitored for RPM and
failure. (CPU Cooling FAN with RPM sensor is required.)
ØTemperature Monitoring -
This item allows users to make sure whether the CPU or system runs in a
suitable temperature.
ØCPU Fan AutoGuardian -
This SMART Bios enabled multi-phase Variable Fan Speed and CPU tem-
perature Control feature.

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3HARDWAREINSTALLATION
Before removing or installing any of these devices including CPU, DIMMs,
Add-On Cards, Cables, please make sure to unplug the onboard power
connector.
This section outlines how to install and configure your mainboard. Refer to the following
mainboard layout to help you to identify various jumpers, connectors, slots, and ports. Then
follow these steps designed to guide you through a quick and correct installation of your
system.
3.1 Step-by-Step Installation
Accessories Of FB95
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PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse sPort COM Port
SPDIF-IN Optical/
Rear-Out/Center/Bass/
Front-Out/Surround
-Back/Line-In Ports
Giga LAN & USB 2.0 sPort
1394 Port
PowerConnector- ATX2
Mini CD-IN- CN4
FAN Connector- FAN3
EXT. Print Port- JP5
Clear CMOS Button
USB Header- USB2
AUX-IN- CN2
CD-IN- CN3
FourSerial ATA
Connectors
One PEG X16 Slot
One PEG X1 Slot
FAN Connector
- FAN4, FAN1
Power Connector
-ATX1
FAN Connector- FAN2
Front Panel Connector- JP6
Front Panel Connector- JP3
EXT.GPI Header- JP1
LGA 775 Pin Package
CPU Socket
Two 240-pin DDRII
DRAM DIMM Sockets
ICH6R (FW82801FR)
Chipset
IntelAlderwood
(NG88ADW) Chipset
One Floppy
Connector
One IDE Connector
BCM5751 Lan Chipset
RealtekALC880
SPDIF-OUT Coaxial/Optical Ports
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Step 1
CPU Installation:
This motherboard supports LGA 775 package Processors (CPU).
To install, follow the steps outlined below. Note the CPU orientation carefully
when you insert it into the socket.
Caution :This 775 pin socket is fragile and easily damaged.
Always use extreme care when installing a CPU and limit the
number of times that you remove or change the CPU.
1. Remove the protective cover.
2. Unlock and raise the socket lever. Open the load plate (be careful not to
touch the socket pins during this process).
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3. Orientate the CPU and socket, aligning the yellow triangle on the corner of
the CPU with the triangle on the socket. Gently insert. Take care not to place
any sideways force on the CPU when inserting, as the socket is fragile and
easily damaged.
4. Lower the CPU socket lever and lock in place.
5. The LGA 775 package processor requires a heat sink and cooling fan to run
efficiently, cool and stable. If you do not receive a bundled heat sink and fan
when you purchase you CPU, it is essential that you acquire one.
Note :The CPU might be damaged
if you do not match the CPU
socket Pin 1 and cut edge well.
Pentium 4, LGA 775 Processor
Triangle Markings
Lever

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Step 2
Set Jumper
This mainboard is jumperless! The default jumper settings have been set for the
common usage standard of this mainboard. Therefore, you do not need to reset
the jumpers unless you require special adjustments as any of the following cases:
1. Clear CMOS
For first-time DIY system builders, we recommend that you do not change the
default jumper settings if you are not totally familiar with the mainboard con-
figuration procedures. The factory-set default settings are tuned for optimum
system performance. For the advanced users who wish to customize their sys-
tem, section 3.2 Jumper Settings will provide detailed information on how to
configure your mainboard manually.
Caution: If you did not place the battery apropriately, which may cause
risk of explosion. please pefer to the related rule for the dis-
pose of used batteries.
Step 3
Install DDRII DRAM System Memory
To install memory, insert DDRII DRAM memory module(s) in DIMM slot(s).
Note that DDRII DRAM modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM
slots unless properly oriented. After the module is fully inserted into the DIMM
slots, lift the clips of both sides of the DIMM slot to lock the module in place.
Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short
or other unexpected damages due to the 1.8V stand by voltage. Remove memory
modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.
DDRII DRAM DIMM Power LED
VDIMM
LED
LED1
(Green)

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Step 4
Install Internal Peripherals in System Case
Before you install and connect the mainboard into your system case, we rec-
ommend that you first assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the com-
puter housing, including but not limited to the hard disk drive (IDE/HDD), floppy
disk drive (FDD), CD-ROM drive, and power supply unit. This will greatly facili-
tate in making the connections to the mainboard described below.
To install IDE & FDD drives, follow this procedure:
1. Set the required jumpers on each device according to the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer. (IDE devices, HDD, and CD-ROM, have to set
jumpers to Master or Slave mode depending on whether you install more
than one device of each kind.)
2. Connect IDE cable and FDD cable on the back-panel of the internal periph-
eral devices to the corresponding headers on board. Note that the cable
should be oriented with its colored stripe (usually red or magenta) connected
to pin#1 both on the mainboard IDE or FDD connector and on the device as
well.
3. Connect an available power cable from your system power supply unit to
the back-panel of each peripheral device. Note that the power cable is di-
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Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
You may find that there are a lot of different mount-
ing hole positions both on your computer chassis
and on the mainboard. To choose correct mount-
ing holes, the key point is to keep the backpanel of
the mainboard in a close fit with your system
case.
After deciding on the proper mounting holes, po-
sition the studs between the frame of the chassis
and the mainboard. The studs are used to fix the
mainboard and to keep a certain distance between
the system's chassis and the mainboard, in order
to avoid any electrical shorts between the board
and the metal frame of the chassis.
(If your computer case is already equipped with mounting studs, you will
need to tighten screws to attach the mainboard.)
Note :In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachment points to install mounting studs and then fix the main-
board. If there aren't enough matching holes, then make sure to
install at least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attachment of
the mainboard.
Step 6
Connect Front-Panel Switches/LEDs/
USBs/1394/Headphones/Front-Mic
You are now ready to put the computer
case back together and get on to the exter-
nal peripherals connections to your
system's front-panel.
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