Shuttle ME21 User manual

ME21
FC-PGA/PPGACeleron
and FC-PGA Pentium III Processor
Based AGPsetMAIN BOARD
User's Manual

M410
Shuttle ME21
FC-PGA/PPGA Celeron and FC-PGA Pentium III processor
based AGPset Mainboard
Manual Version 2.0
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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 ...........................................................12
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION................................................................12
Accessories of ME21 .............................................................................12
STEP1 Installthe CPU...........................................................................13
STEP 2 Set Jumpers..............................................................................14
STEP3 InstallSDRAM SystemMemory .................................................14
STEP4 Install Peripheralsin System Case.............................................15
STEP5 Mount theMainboard ontheComputer Chassis ........................16
STEP6 ConnectFront-PanelSwitches/LEDs/Speaker/Audio/USB........17
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives............................................19
STEP8Connect OtherInternal Peripherals ............................................20
STEP9 Connectthe Power Supply ........................................................20
STEP10 Install Add-onCards inExpansion Slots ..................................21
STEP11 ConnectExternalPeripherals toBack-Panel............................22
STEP 12 First Time System Boot-Up .....................................................24

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STEP13 InstallDrivers & SoftwareComponents....................................25
3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................26
JUMPERS& CONNECTORSGUIDE ....................................................27
Jumpers
Clear PS/2 Keyboard Power on Password (J7) .....................................30
Clear CMOS Setting (J2)........................................................................30
Firmware Hub Block Lock (J5)................................................................31
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Power-On Setting (J24)..........................31
FSB Speed Auto Configure Setting (J1,JP5,JP3)...................................32
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................33
USB1/USB2Port Connectors.................................................................33
COM1Connector ...................................................................................33
VGAConnector ......................................................................................33
ParallelPort Connector...........................................................................33
Line-Out .................................................................................................34
Line-In ....................................................................................................34
Mic-In .....................................................................................................34
MIDI/GAMEPort.....................................................................................34
Front-Panel Connectors
HardwareResetConnector(RST) ..........................................................35
HDD LED Connector (IDE LED).............................................................35
KeylockConnector (KEYLOCK) .............................................................35
EPMI(EPMI) ..........................................................................................36
ATXPower On/OffSwitch Connector(POW-BTN) ..................................36
Power LED Connector (PWR LED)........................................................36
GreenLED Connector (GLED)...............................................................37
SpeakerConnector (SPKR) ...................................................................37

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ExtendedLine-Out andMic-in Header(J27) ...........................................37
Extendedtwo USBConnector Header (J6).............................................38
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE ConnectorandFloppy Connector ....................................39
Other Connectors
ATXPower SupplyConnector (JWR1)....................................................40
CoolingFan Connectors forCPU (FAN1),
System (FAN2) & AGP (FAN3) ...............................................................40
COM2Connector (JP9) ..........................................................................41
Wake-onModem Connector(JP10)........................................................41
ChassisIntrusion(J9) .............................................................................41
AudioConnectorTelephone_IN (JP11) ...................................................42
AudioConnector CD_In(JP13) ..............................................................42
AudioConnector AUX_In(JP12) ............................................................42
Wake-onLAN Connector(J13) ...............................................................43
IRConnector(J17) .................................................................................43
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ......................................................44
INSTALLMEMORY ................................................................................44
UPGRADEMEMORY.............................................................................44
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .......................................................................45
4.1 ME21 Mainboard CD Overview................................................................45
4.2 Install Mainboard Software ......................................................................46
InstallChipset System &AGP DeviceDriver...........................................47
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................48
InstallAC97 Audiodriver &Synthesizer ..................................................49
4.4 Install IDE Driver .......................................................................................50
4.5 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...................................................................66
POWERMANAGEMENT SETUP ..............................................................71
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION .......................................................................75
PC HEATH STATUS...................................................................................77
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL..........................................................79
LOAD FAIL=SAFE DEFAULTS ..................................................................80
LOADOPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..................................................................80
SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..............................................................81
SET USER PASSWORD ...........................................................................81
SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................83
EXITWITHOUTSAVING.............................................................................83

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WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL
Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 12
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look ...................................................... Page 26
Drivers/Software Utilities >> How to Install ......................................... Page 45
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 52
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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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 a success
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 installa-
tion we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain a com-
plete understanding of your new Shuttle ME21 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle ME21 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle ME21 mainboard is just that easy. Bundled
with an array of onboard functions the highly-integrated ME21 mainboard pro-
vides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system.
Refer to section 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility to find out
how to get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 IOS Setup also
contains relevant information on how to tune up your system to achieve higher
performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle ME21 to construct your system. Shuttle
ME21 incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the 815E chipset from
Intel. It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a
compact MicroATX board. Refer to section 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter
4 Software Utility for an in-depth view of system construction.
1INTRODUCTION

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1.2 Item Checklist:
Check all items you received with your ME21 mainboard to make sure
nothing is missing. The complete package should contains below items :
One Shuttle ME21 Mainboard
One ATA 100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
One Floppy Ribbon Cable
One 9-pin COM2 Cable
One two ports USB Cable (optional)
This ME21 Users Manual
One Shuttle Spacewalker Bundled CD-ROM containing:
ØThe ME21 users manual saved in PDF format
ØIntel Chipset System Driver
Ø AGP device VGA driver
Ø AC97 audio CODEC driver
Ø Synthesizer Software
Ø IDE driver
ØAward Flashing Utility
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The ME21 mainboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high
performance and maximum intelligent features in a compact package.
2.1 Specifications
CPU Support
Support Socket370 package CPU with 66/100/133 MHz FSB.
Intel PPGA/FC-PGA Celeron processors: 300 ~ 800+ MHz.
Intel Pentium III FC-PGA processors: 500MHz ~ 1.13+ GHz.
Chipset
Features Intel 815E 815/ 82801BA chipset.
Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configuration FSB (The FSB speed is software configurable from 66MHz
to 166MHz in the Frequency/Voltage Control of BIOS setup program.)
Integrated Graphics Controller
Enhancement 3D graphics visual and texturing features
Integrated 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC
Supports VESA DDC2B
Up to 1600X1200 in 8-bit color at 85Hz refresh in 2D graphics
AC'97 Link for Audio and Telephony CODEC
AC'97 2.1 compliant
Independent bus master logic for 5 channels
Separately independent PCI function for Audio and Modem
Versatile Memory Support
Is equipped with two DIMM sockets for (16 32 64 128 256 or 512 MB)
168-pin 100MHz or 133MHz PC SDRAM memory modules up to 512 MB.
PCI Expansion Slots
Provides three 32-bit PCI slots.
2 FEATURES

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AGP Expansion Slots (AIMM Expansion Slot)
Provides one 32-bit AGP slot which supports up to 4X AGP device.
Alternative function: AIMM e pansion slot.
AIMM(AGP In_Line Memory Module) is the display cache of the integrated
graphic controller. This slot can support AIMM for up to 4MB of 133MHz
SDRAM display cache to deliver high quality video graphics.
Note: The AIMM Card is optional at the time of purchase.
CNR Expansion Slots
Provides one CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
The CNR Slot supports the audio, modem, Lan ,Home PNA of the Intel 815E
chipset
Note: The CNR Card is optional at the time of purchase.
Onboard I/O Port and Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
Ø1 × Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB
format or for 5.25-inch FDD with 360KB or 1.2MB format.
Ø1 × PS/2 mouse connector
Ø1 × PS/2 Keyboard connector
Ø2 × DB9 Serial ports 16V550 UART compatible
Ø2 ports USB connectors on back panel and one set of header for optional
e tended 2 ports USB cable.
Ø1 × Infrared communications port.
(Serial port COM2 can also be redirected to an e ternal IrDA Adapter for
wireless connection.)
Ø1 × DB15 VGA connector
Ø1 × DB25 Parallel port supporting Standard Parallel Port and Bi-direc-
tional (SPP), Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and E tended Capabilities Port
(ECP) data transmission schemes.
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
Two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 Bus Master Dual-channel IDE ports provide sup-
port to a ma imum of four 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 0~4.
80-pin Cable Backward Compatible Legacy ATAPI Devices, ATAPI IDE CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 Supports.

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ATX Power Supply Connector
ATX power supply unit can connect to the onboard 20-pin ATX power
connector supporting Suspend and Soft-On/Off by dual-function power
button.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Features four power saving modes: S1 (Snoop) S3 (Suspend to RAM) 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 Intel Firmware Hub 4Mb Flash
core and supports Green PC Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
MicroATX Form Factor
System board conforms to the MicroATX specification.
Board dimensions: 245mm × 215mm.
Advanced Features
ØLow EMI -- Built in spread spectrum and automatic clock shut-off of
unused PCI/SDRAM slots to reduce the EMI.
ØPS/2 Keyboard / PS/2 Mouse Power-On - This mainboard implements a
special jumper to enable a system power-on function by PS/2 keyboard or
PS/2 mouse.
ØDual Function Power utton - 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 the 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 the
LAN.
ØModem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically by
the activation of the modem ringing.

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Intelligent Features
ØCPU Host Clock Setting- This item allows users to adjust CPU Host Clock in
BIOS.
ØCPU Ratio Setting- This item allows users to adjust CPU Ratio in BIOS.
Note : All the processors on market nowadays the ratio setting is almost fixed.
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. System voltages include Vcore
on CPU and +5V +12V -5V -12V on system etc.
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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efore 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 ME21 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 installa-
tion of your system.
3.1 Step-by-Step Installation
Accessories of ME21
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Two USB Connectors
Two DIMM Sockets
FAN2
Connector - JP9 COM2
K/B & PS/2 Mouse
Power-On setting - J24
Clear Password - J
Chassic intrusion - J9
2 USB por ts header - J6
Parallel Connector
VGA Connector
Intel 82815 Chipset
Serial Port
Connector (COM1)
On Board CODEC
Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In
Game/MIDI Connectors
Onboard Audio
Connectors
Wake on LAN - J13
Wake on modem - JP10
FWH boot block lock - J5
Front Panel Connector - J23
Clear CMOS - J2 FSB Speed Config Setting - J1, JP3, JP5
IR Connector - J1
L-OUT & MIC-IN Connectors header - J2
Floppy Connector
Programmable Flash EEPROM
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
Connectors
I/O Controller
Two E-IDE Connectors
FAN1
ATX Power Connector

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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 (between the back panel connectors and the
DIMM memory banks).
2. Pull the CPU ZIF socket lever slightly sideways away from the socket
to unlock the lever then bring it to an upward vertical position.
3. Place your PPGA / FC-PGA 370 processor in the ZIF socket. Note that
the CPUs edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrical to
prevent from inserting the processor in the wrong direction. The follow-
ing diagram demonstrates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF
socket. You can see that the two blunt-edged corners should face to-
wards the socket-lever.
4. Slightly push the CPU into the socket without applying excessive force
while making sure there is no gap between CPU and socket. Then lower
the socket-lever all the way down to its horizontal position and lock it to
secure the CPU in place.
5. The PPGA / FC-PGA 370 CPU requires a set of heatsink/fan to ensure
proper cooling of the processor. If they are not already mounted on your
CPU you must purchase them separately and have it installed. Plug the
cable from the heatsink/fan to the CPU fan power connector located
nearby. Note that there are several types of CPU fan connectors. Normally
if your mainboard supports the hardware monitoring 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 connect directly to the systems
power supply unit.
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Step 2.
Set Jumpers
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. Over-clock your CPU
2. Disabled the onboard audio before installing an add-on sound card
3. Clear CMOS
4. Clear system password
5. Clear PS/2 Keyboard Power on password
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
configuration procedures. The factory-set default settings are tuned for opti-
mum system performance. For the advanced users who wish to customize
their system section 3.2 Jumper Settings will provide detailed information on
how to configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3
Install SDRAM System Memory
To insert memory module(s) in any one or two DIMM banks please note that
modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM slots if they are not
properly oriented. After the module is fully inserted into the DIMM socket lift
the clips of both sides of the DIMM bank to lock the module in place.

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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 the instructions
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 it is not properly positioned.
4. Connect serial port cable to on board COM2 header. And install the other
side of COM2 cable to back panel with a screw.

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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 between the system chassis
and the mainboard in order to avoid any electrical shortage 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
mainboard. If there arent enough matching holes then make sure to
install at least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attachment of the
mainboard.

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Step 6
Connect Front-panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker/Audio/USB
connectors
You can find there are several different cables already existing in the system
case and originating from the computers front-panel devices (HDD LED
Power LED Reset Switch PC Speaker or USB devices etc.) These cables
serve to connect the front-panel switches LEDs USB Line-Out and Mic-In
connectors to the mainboards front-panel connectors group (J23 J6 and
J27) as shown below.
1. HDD LED (IDE LED)
2. RESET (RST)
- Hardware Reset Switch
J6 1
Front Panel
Audio
J27
1
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED

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3. Green LED (GLED)
4. Power Switch (POW_BTN)
- ATX Soft Power On/Off
5. SPEAKER (SPKR)
6. POWER LED (PWR LED)
7. KEYLOCK
8. EPMI (Hardware System
Management Interface)
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED
J23
1
+ -+ -
+ -
IDE LEDRST EPMIGLED POW_BTN
SPKRKEYLOCKPWR LED