Shuttle FT20 User manual

FT20
Socket939
AMDTM Athlon64Processor
BasedDDRMainBoard
User's Manual

Shuttle®FT20
Socket 939
AMD AthlonTM 64 Processor
Based DDR Mainboard
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9M0-A04FT0-2000

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/NZS3548Class 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
Model Name: FT20
S/N: N/A
CPU:
External Frequency: 200 MHz
AMD AthlonTM 64 : 2800+, 3200+, 3400+, 3800+, 4000+
VGA Port: one port with 15 pins
DVI Port: one port
1394 Port: one port with 6 pins respectively
Keyboard Port: one port with 6 pins
Mouse Port: one port with 6 pins
LAN Port: one port with 8 pins (10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps)
USB 2.0 Port: two ports with 4 pins respectively
Mic-In & Earphone Ports: one port for each
Side-SURR Port: one port
Line-In Port: one port
Center/Bass-Out Port: one port
Surround-Back Port: one port
Front-Out Port: one port
Clear CMOS button: one port
DIMMMemory(optional):DDR400 256 MB *2
Power Cable: Detachable and Shielded (with a GND pin)
Monitor: CRT (D-Sub) + LCD (DVI Mode)
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 AMD AthlonTM 64 4000+ Close
2200MHz AMD AthlonTM 64 4000+ Open

(C) Remedy for the Tested Product & Its EMI Interference:
Remedy: N/A
EMI Interference:
Crystal:32.768KHz(X8)/ 25MHz(X7)/22.5MHz(X9)/24.576MHz(X10)/24.576MHz(X6)
(D) Supported Host Peripherals:
Host Peripheral Product Name Model Name
# 1 Case FT20
# 2 PowerSupply PC35I2402
# 3 Serial ATA Seagate ST3120026AS
# 4 BTC DVD DUAL DRW 1008UI
(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. Make sure an EMI shielding attached to a case has properly been installed.
6. Make sure a 5.25" or 3.5" FDD 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 or AGP door is bound to a case.
10. Make sure cables of other devices (fans or some others) are fixed in a case.

Important Safety Information
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pleaseread these safetyinstructionscarefully.
2. PleasekeepthisUser‘sManualforlaterreference.
3. Pleasedisconnect this equipmentfromACoutlet before cleaning.Don‘tuseliquid
orsprayeddetergentforcleaning.
4. Forpluggableequipment,the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
andshall be easilyaccessible.
5. Pleasekeepthisequipmentfromhumidity.
6. Laythis equipment on a reliable surface when install.Adroporfallcouldcause injury.
7. Donotleavethisequipment inan environmentunconditioned, itmay damagethe
equipment.
8. Theopenings on the enclosureare for air convectionhence Protect the equipment
fromoverheating.DONOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
9. Makesure the voltageofthepower source whenconnecttheequipment to the
poweroutlet.
10. Placethe powercordsuch awaythat peoplecannot steponit. Donotplaceanything
overthe power cord.Thepowercord must beratedforthe product andforthevoltage
andcurrent marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current
ratingofthecordshouldbegreaterthan thevoltage andcurrentratingmarkedonthe
product.
11. Allcautionsandwarningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
12. Iftheequipmentisnotuseforlongtime,disconnecttheequipmentfrommainstoavoid
beingdamaged by transientover-voltage.
13. Neverpouranyliquidintoventilationopenings,thiscouldcausefireorelectricalshock.
14. CAUTION:Thecomputeris provided with a battery-powered real-time clock circuit.
Thereisa danger of explosion ifbatteryis incorrectly replaced.
Replaceonlywithsame orequivalenttyperecommendedby themanufacture.
Discardused batteries accordingtothemanufacturer’s instructions.
15. THE COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH CD DRIVES COMPLY WITH APPROPRI-
ATE SAFETY STANDARDS INCLUDING IEC 60825.
CAUTION :RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................. 5
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 5
FIRST-TIMEDIY SYSTEM BUILDER............................................................ 5
EXPERIENCED DIY USER ........................................................................ 5
SYSTEMINTEGRATOR............................................................................... 5
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST....................................................................................... 6
2 FEATURES .......................................................................................... 7
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 7
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 10
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION............................................................... 10
Accessories of FT20 ............................................................................ 10
STEP1 Install theCPU...........................................................................11
STEP 2 Set Jumper............................................................................... 12
STEP3InstallDDR SDRAM System Memory........................................ 12
STEP 4 Install Peripherals in System Case............................................ 13
STEP5MounttheMainboardontheComputerChassis........................ 14
STEP6Connect Front Panel Header (JP12),FrontPanel AUDIO/ USB/
1394Connector(JP16) ......................................................................... 15
STEP7 Connect IDE, Floppyand Serial ATA Drives.............................. 16
STEP8 Connect OtherInternalPeripherals............................................ 17
STEP9InstallAdd-onCardsin Expansion Slots.................................... 19
STEP10Connectthe Power Supply Connectors ................................... 19
STEP11ConnectExternalPeripheralstoBackPanel ........................... 20
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ..................................................... 21
STEP 13 Install Drivers & Software Components ................................... 22
3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 23
JUMPERS & CONNECTORS GUIDE.................................................... 24
TABLEOF CONTENTS

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Jumper
ClearCMOS Setting (JP1) ................................................................... 26
Back-Panel Connectors
VGAport ............................................................................................... 27
DVIport ................................................................................................. 27
1394 port............................................................................................... 27
PS/2Mouse& PS/2 Keyboard ports...................................................... 27
LANport................................................................................................ 27
USBports ............................................................................................. 27
Side-SURRport .................................................................................... 28
Line-Inport ............................................................................................ 28
Bass/Centerport ................................................................................... 28
Surround-Backport ............................................................................... 28
Front-Outport ........................................................................................ 28
Clear CMOS button ............................................................................... 28
Front-Panel Connectors
ATXPowerOn/Off Switch connector (PWON) ........................................ 29
HDD LED connector (HLED) ................................................................. 29
PowerLED connector (PWR_LED)....................................................... 30
Hardware Reset connector (RST) .......................................................... 30
FrontPanelAUDIO/USB/ 1394 connector (JP16).................................. 31
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDEandFloppyconnectors ................................................... 32
SerialATA connectors (SATA1/SATA2).................................................. 32
Other Connectors
ATXPower Supply connectors(ATX1/CN5/ATX2) ................................. 33
Fanconnectors - FAN1/2/3OFFwhensuspend ..................................... 34

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WirelessKeyboardand Mouse connector (JP2) .................................... 34
SPDIFIn/out connector (CN4)................................................................ 35
CD-In connector (CN6) (Black)............................................................... 35
AUX_In connector (CN2) (White) ........................................................... 35
EXT.PRINT port (J1) ............................................................................. 36
DualUSBheader(JP3)/USBconnectors (JP6, JP7)............................. 37
EXT. GPI header (JP17) ........................................................................ 37
3.3 System Memory Configuration................................................................ 38
InstallMemory........................................................................................ 38
UpgradeMemory................................................................................... 38
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY........................................................................ 39
4.1 Install SATA Driver During Windows XP or 2000 installation ............... 39
4.1.1 Preparation............................................................................................ 39
4.1.2 Start installation .................................................................................... 39
4.2 Mainboard CD Overview ......................................................................... 42
4.3 Install Mainboard Software ...................................................................... 43
4.3.A Install ATI RADEON Xpress 2000 Dirver .............................................. 44
4.3.B Install ULi South Bridge Driver ............................................................ 44
4.3.C Install Broadcom Giga Driver ............................................................... 45
4.3.D Install High Definition Driver ................................................................ 45
4.3.E Install ULI USB2.0 Driver ..................................................................... 46
4.3.F Install DirectX9 Utility ............................................................................ 46
4.4 View the User's Manual............................................................................ 47
5 BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 48
5.1 ENTER BIOS ............................................................................................. 48
5.2 THE MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 49
Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 51

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Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 54
AdvancedChipset Features ...................................................................... 58
IntegratedPeripherals................................................................................ 61
Power Management Setup ........................................................................ 65
PNP/PCIConfiguration .............................................................................. 69
PC Health Status ....................................................................................... 71
Frequency/VoltageControl......................................................................... 73
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 74
Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................... 74
SetPassword ............................................................................................ 75
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................................... 76
ExitWithou Saving..................................................................................... 76

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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 the3.1 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 FT20 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle FT20 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle FT20 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated FT20 mainboard provides you
with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system. Refer to sec-
tions 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 FT20 to construct your system. Shuttle FT20
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the ATI RS480+Uli M1573
Chip for AMD TM Athlon64 939 CPU. It integrates the most advanced functions
you can find to date in a compact Shuttle Form Factor ATX board.
1 INTRODUCTION

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with you FT20 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
-One piece of Shuttle FT20 Mainboard
-One piece of ATA100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
-One piece of twin ports USB Cable (optional)
-One piece of Serial ATA Cable
-FT20 User's Manual
-ULI M5287 RAID User's Manual
-One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
ØFT20 user's manual and ULI Raid manual saved in PDF format
ØInstall ATI RADEON Xpress 200 Driver
ØInstall ULi South Bridge Driver
ØInstall Broadcom Giga Driver
ØInstall Broadcom BACS
ØInstall High Definition Bus
ØInstall High Definition Driver
ØInstall ULI USB2.0 Driver
ØInstall DirectX9 Utility
ØAward Flashing Utility
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FT20 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
AMD TM Athlon64 with 200MHz X5 FSB colock on 939-pins SMT Socket.
-Chipset
ATI RS480+Uli M1573 Chip for AMD TM Athlon64 939 CPU.
Onboard Lan
BORADCOM 5751, support 10/100 /1000 Mbps operation rate.
Supports Wake-on-Lan (WOL) function.
Onboard 1394
VIA VT6307, support 400Mb/s, 200Mb/s, or100Mb/s data transfer rate.
Compliants with 1394 OHCI specification revision V1.0 and V1.1 and
provides 2 fully compliant ports.
Onboard SATA
Integrated SATA, support 2 Serial-ATA connectors (devices) with Raid 0/1 /
JBOD function. SATA Host controller spports Generation 1.5 Gb/s per chan-
nel.
-Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configuration FSB (The FSB speed is software configurable from 200MHz
to 232MHz in the Advenced Chipset Features of BIOS setup program.)
-HDAudio CODEC (ALC880)
ALC880 compliant with HDAudio and 8-Channel dedicated mode output .
-Versatile Memory Support
128-bit DDR SDRAM at 100/133/166/200 supports up to 2 GB.
-PCI Expansion Slots
Provides one 32-bit PCI slot.
-PCI Express Graphics (PEG) Interface
Support external PCI-E compliant VGA device.
Support up to 8.0G/s data transfer.
2 FEATURES

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-8 USB 1.1/2.0 Compliant Interface Onboard
ØSupports up to 8 USB ports. Supports USB 2.0/1.1 compliant.
-I/O Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
Ø1x Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB
format or for 5.25-inch FDD with 360K or 1.2MB format.
Ø1 xVGA Port.
Ø1 xDVI Port.
Ø1 x1394 Port.
Ø1 xPS/2 Keyboard Port.
Ø1 xPS/2 Mouse Port.
Ø1 x10/100/100 LAN Port.
Ø2 xUSB 1.1/2.0 Ports.
Ø1 xLine-In Port.
Ø1 xSide-SURR Port.
Ø1 xCenter/Bass Port.
Ø1 xSurround-Back Port.
Ø1 xFront-Out Port.
Ø1 xClear CMOS Button.
-PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
One Ultra DMA 133 Bus Master Dual-channel IDE ports provide support to a
maximum of two IDE devices (one Master and one Slave per channel). The IDE
Bus implements data transfer speeds of up to 133/100/66/33 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.
-ATX Power Supply Connector
ATX power supply unit can connected to the onboard 20-pin standard ATX
power connectors, supporting Suspend and Soft-On/Off by dual-function power
button. One 4-pin 12V ATX power connector.

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-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
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 Small form factor ATX specification.
Board dimension: 254mm X185mm.
-Advanced Features
ØLow EMI - Built in spread spectrum and automatic clock shut-off of unused
PCI/SDRAMS slots 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.
ØWake-on-LAN (WOL) - The onboard WOL connector can be attached to
a network card that supports this function to wake up the system via LAN.
ØThermtrip - The system provides a hardware - enforced thermal protection
mechanism. When the processor's die temperature exceeds a specified tem-
perature, the system will auto - power off and thermtrip LED is bright.
ØFrequency/Voltage Control - This item allows users to adjust CPU Host
Clock, and Voltage in BIOS.
-Intelligent Features
ØVoltage Monitoring - Monitors various voltages of key elements, such as
the CPU, and other critical 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.

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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
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Clear CMOS Button
Center/Bass/ Surround-Back/ Front-Out Connectors
LAN & USB 2.0 Connectors
1394 Connector
AUX-In- CN2
Two Serial ATA Connectors- SATA1/SATA2
FANConnector- FAN2
Front Panel Header- JP12
Front Panel Audio/USB/1394 Connector- JP16
Socket 939
TWO184-pinDDR SDRAMDIMM Sockets OneFloppyConnector
Line-In & Side-SURR Connectors
CD-In- CN6
Clear CMOS Header- JP1
VT6307 Chipset
One PCI Express x16 Slot
Wireless KB/MSHeader- JP2
IEEE 1394 (VT6307 Chipset)
ATX Power Connector- ATX1One IDE Connector- IDE1
USB Header- JP3/JP7
USB Header- JP6
Uli M1573 Chipset
FAN Connector- FAN3
ATI RS480 Chipset
One PCI Slot
EXT. GPI Header- JP17
ATX Power Connector- ATX2
EXT. Print Port- J1
ATXPowerConnector- ATX1
FAN Connector- FAN1
VGA & DVI Connectors
LAN (Boradcom 5751 Chipset)
SPDIF In/Out Connector- CN4
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Step 1
Install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the upper-right sector of
your mainboard.
2. Pull the CPU ZIF socket lever slightly sideways away from the socket to
unlock the lever, and then bring it to an upwardly vertical position.
3. Place your AMD AthlonTM 64 processor in the socket 939 CPU. Note that
the CPU's edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically to pre-
vent from in serting the processor in the wrong direction. The following dia-
gram demon strates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket. You
can see that the Triangle Mark.
4. Slightly push the AMD AthlonTM 64 processor into the socket without apply-
ing exces sive force while making sure there is no gap between CPU and
socket. Then lower the socket-lever all the way down to its horizontal posi-
tion and lock it to secure the CPU in place.
5. The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor requires a set of heatsink/fan to ensure
proper cooling of the processor. If heatsink/fan have not been already
mounted on your CPU, you must purchase the heatsink/fan sepa-rately and
have it installed. Plug the cable throught the heatsink/fan in the CPU fan
power connector located nearby. Note that there are several types of CPU
fan connectors. Normally, if your mainboard supports the hardware moni-
toring function, a 3-pin fan power connector should allow your system to
detect the CPU fan's speed. The CPU fan can also run with a 2-pin fan
power connector, however, detection of CPU fan's speed is not supported.
Another type of CPU fan may feature a large 4-pin fan power connector,
which does not support CPU fan's speed detection and must be directly
connected to the system's power supply unit. Please refer to the following
diagram.
Lever
A Triangle Mark AMD CPU
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.
Step 3
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
To install memory, insert DDR SDRAM memory module(s) in DIMM slot(s).
Note that DDR SDRAM 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 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory
modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.
DDR SDRAM DIMM Power LED
DIMM
Power
LED
LD2
(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
recommend that you first assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the
computer housing, including but not limited to the hard disk drive (IDE/
HDD), floppy disk drive (FDD), CD-ROM drive, and ATX power supply unit.
This will greatly facilitate in making the connections to the mainboard de-
scribed below.
To install IDE & FDD drives, follow this procedure:
1. Set the required jumpers on each device according to theinstructions
provided 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
peripheral 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
directional and cannot fit in if not properly positioned.

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Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
1. You may find that there are a lot of different mounting hole positions both on
your computer chassis and on the mainboard. To choose correct mounting
holes, the key point is to keep the back-panel of the mainboard in a close fit
with your system case, as shown below.
2. After deciding on the proper mounting holes, position 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 be-
tween the system chassis and the mainboard, in order to avoid any electrical
shorts between the board and the metal frame of the chassis. (If your com-
puter 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 moreatta-
chment points to install mounting studs and then fix the mainboard.
If there aren enough matching holes, then make sure to install at
least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attachment of the main-
board.

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Step 6
Connect Front Panel Header (JP12)
You can find there are several different cables already existing in the system
case and originatinting from the computer's front-panel devices (HDD LED,
Power LED,or Reset Switch devices etc.) These cables serve to connect the
front-panel switches and LEDs connectors to the mainboard's front-panel con-
nectors group, as shown below.
1. ATX Soft Power On/Off (PWON)
2. HDD LED (HLED)
3. Power LED (PWR_LED)
4. Hardware Reset Switch Button (RST)
Connect Front Panel AUDIO/ USB/ 1394 Connector (JP16)
YoucanfindthereisFPCcablealreadyexisting
inthesystemcaseandoriginatinting from the
computer'sfront-panel devices (AUDIO, USB,
1394adevicesetc.).These cables serve to
connecttheAUDIO,USB,1394a,connectorsto
themainboard'sfront panel connectors group,
asshown below.
Front Panel
1
JP16
50
49
2
1
1
JP12
Front Panel
P
W
O
N
R
S
T
H
L
E
D
-
+
-
+
1
JP12
-+
RST
HLED PWR_LED
PWON
2
1
3
4
-
+
PWR
_
L
E
D