Shuttle ME21 User manual

ME21
FC-PGACeleronandFC-PGA/FC-PGA2
Pentium III Processor
Based AGPset MAIN BOARD
User's Manual

M444
Shuttle ME21
FC-PGA Celeron and FC-PGA/FC-PGA2 Pentium III processor
based AGPset Mainboard
Manual Version 3.0
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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 ConnectExternal Peripherals 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
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Power-On Setting (JP14) .......................31
USB Keyboard Wake-Up Setting (JP14) ................................................31
FSB Speed Auto Configure Setting (J1,JP5,JP3)...................................32
BIOS Top Block Lock (J5).......................................................................33
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................34
USB1/USB2Port Connectors.................................................................34
COM1Connector ...................................................................................34
VGAConnector ......................................................................................34
ParallelPort Connector...........................................................................34
Line-Out .................................................................................................35
Line-In ....................................................................................................35
Mic-In .....................................................................................................35
MIDI/GAMEPort.....................................................................................35
Front-Panel Connectors
ATX PowerOn/Off SwitchConnector (POW-BTN) ..................................36
EPMI(EPMI) ..........................................................................................36
GreenLED Connector (GLED)...............................................................37
HDD LED Connector (IDE LED).............................................................37
KeylockConnector (KEYLOCK) .............................................................37
Power LED Connector (PWR LED)........................................................38
HardwareResetConnector(RST) ..........................................................38

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SpeakerConnector (SPKR) ...................................................................38
ExtendedLine-Out andMic-in Header(J27) ...........................................39
ExtendedUSB Header (J6) ....................................................................39
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE ConnectorandFloppy Connector ....................................40
Other Connectors
ATXPower SupplyConnector (JWR1)....................................................41
CoolingFan Connectors forCPU (FAN1),
System (FAN2) & AGP (FAN3) ...............................................................41
COM2Connector (JP9) ..........................................................................42
ChassisIntrusion(J9) .............................................................................42
AudioConnectorTelephone_IN(JP11) ...................................................43
AudioConnector CD_In(JP13) ..............................................................43
AudioConnector AUX_In(JP12) ............................................................43
Wake-on LANConnector (J13) ...............................................................44
IRConnector(J17) .................................................................................44
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ......................................................45
INSTALLMEMORY ................................................................................45
UPGRADEMEMORY.............................................................................45
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .......................................................................46
4.1 ME21 Mainboard CD Overview................................................................46
4.2 Install Mainboard Software ......................................................................47
4.2.AInstall ChipsetSystem Driver .........................................................48
4.2.BInstall AGPDevice Driver ..............................................................49
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................50
4.4 Install IDE Driver .......................................................................................51
4.5 View the User's Manual............................................................................52

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5 BIOS SETUP.....................................................................................53
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS......................................................................................53
5.2 THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................54
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES................................................................56
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES..................................................................60
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ...........................................................64
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS...................................................................67
POWERMANAGEMENT SETUP ..............................................................72
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION .......................................................................76
PC HEATH STATUS...................................................................................78
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 46
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 53
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
Welcometo theDIY world! Buildingyour owncomputer systemis notas diffi-
cultas you may think. To makeyour first computer DIY experiencea success,
rightfrom thestart, we havedesigned the3Hardware Installation section in
astep-by-step fashionfor allthe first-timeDIYsystembuilders. Priorto 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
withanarray ofonboard functions,thehighly-integrated ME21mainboard pro-
vides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system.
Referto section3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utilitytofindout
how to get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setup also
containsrelevant informationon howto tuneup yoursystemtoachievehigher
performance.
System Integrator
Youhave wiselychosen Shuttle ME21to constructyoursystem. Shuttle ME21
incorporatesall thestate-of-the-art technologyof the815EchipsetfromIntel. It
integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact
MicroATX board.
1INTRODUCTION

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1.2 Item Checklist:
Check all items with you ME21 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
!One piece of Shuttle ME21 Mainboard
!One piece of ATA 100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
!One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
!One piece of 9-pin COM2 Cable
!One piece of twin ports USB Cable(optional)
!ME21User’s Manual
!One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
"The ME21 user’s manual saved in PDF format
"IntelChipset SystemDriver
"AGP device VGA driver
"AC97 audio CODEC driver
"IDEdriver
"AwardFlashing Utility
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ME21 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
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!CPU Support
IntelFC-PGA Celeron processorswith 66/100MHz FSB.
IntelFC-PGA Pentium IIIprocessors with100/133MHz FSB.
IntelFC-PGA2 Pentium IIIprocessors with133MHz FSB.
VIACyrix III processorswith 100/133MHz FSB.
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!Chipset
Features Intel 815E B-STEP, 815/ 82801BA chipset.
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!Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configurationFSB (The FSBspeed is softwareconfigurablefrom 66MHz
to 166MHz in the Frequency/Voltage Control of BIOS setup program.)
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!Integrated Graphics Controller
Enhancement 3D graphics visual and texturing features
Integrated24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC
Supports VESA DDC2B
Up to 1600X1200 in 8-bit color at 85Hz refresh in 2D graphics
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!AC'97 Link for Audio and Telephony CODEC
AC'97 2.1 compliant
Separately independent PCI function for Audio and Modem
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!Versatile Memory Support
Two 168-pin DIMM slots to support up to 512MB of PC100 or PC133
compliantSDRAM.
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!PCI Expansion Slots
Providesthree 32-bitPCI slots
Indule one PCI Riser slot
2FEATURES