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
CPD50289
0024
9250AF-30
inbond
W83627HF-AW
AM. MEGA. 87-96c
USB1
KBMS1
JP8
JP7
AJ1
RichTek
RT9231
CS1M91
JP5
J1
JP3
1
1-2
3-4
J6
J17
IR
FrontPanel
Audio
J27
1
1
1
IDE2
IDE1
1
1
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
CNR1
FAN3
1
J13
1
J5
1
J2
1
J7
J24
1
1
GD 75232D HS48
GD 75232D HS48
JP10
1
1
JP9
FAN1
1
FAN2
1
J9
1
JP11
JP12
1
1
1
J23
1
+ -
+ -
+ -
ID ELED
RST
EPMI
GLED
POW_BTN
SPKR
KEYLOCK
PWRLED
PGA370
Panason ic
CR2032
3V
JAPAN1

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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