Shuttle Spacewalke AK21 User manual

AK21
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
Based Main Board
User's Manual

Shuttle®SpacewalkerTM AK21
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
based Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
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Trademarks
Spacewalker is a registered trademark of Shuttle Inc.
VIA is a registered trademark of VIA Corporation.
AMD, Athlon, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
AWARD is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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M438

Thermalissueishighlyessentialforprocessorswithaspeedof600MHzandabove.
Hence,werecommendyoutousetheCPUfanqualifiedbyAMDormotherboard
manufacturer.Meanwhile,pleasemakesureCPUandfan are securelyfastenedwell.
Otherwise,improper fan installationnotonly gets systemunstablebut also could
damagebothCPUandmotherboardbecauseinsufficientthermaldissipation.
Ifyouwouldliketoknowmoreabout thermal topic please see AMD website for
detailedthermal requirementthroughtheaddress:
http://www.amd.com/products/athlon/thermals
http://www.amd.com/products/duron/thermals
WARNING

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WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL .....................................................................5
Quick Reference................................................................................................5
About This Manual ............................................................................................5
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ..............................................................................6
First-TimeDIYSystem Builder ..................................................................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
STEP1 Install the CPU...........................................................................12
STEP 2 Set Jumpers..............................................................................13
STEP3 Install DDR SDRAM System Memory ........................................13
STEP4 Install InternalPeripheralsinSystem Case.................................14
STEP5MounttheMainboardontheComputerChassis ........................15
STEP6 Connect Front-panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker/USB ..................16
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives............................................18
STEP8 ConnectOtherInternal Peripherals ............................................18
STEP9ConnectPowerSupply ..............................................................19
STEP10InstallAdd-onCardsinExpansionSlots ..................................19
STEP11ConnectExternalPeripheralsto Back-panel ............................20
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up......................................................22
STEP13 Install Driver & Software Components......................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................24
JUMPER& CONNECTOR GUIDE .........................................................25
Jumpers
KeyboardandUSBPower-OnSetting(JP1)...........................................28
USB2/3Power-OnSetting(JP6) ............................................................28
FSB Speed Configuration Setting (JP3).................................................29
BIOSVoltageSetting(JP4) ....................................................................29
Clear CMOS (JP7).................................................................................30
BIOSWriteProtection(JP5)...................................................................30
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................31
USBPort1/2Connectors ........................................................................31
COM1/2Connector ................................................................................31
ParallelPort Connector...........................................................................31
Line-Out .................................................................................................32
Line-In ....................................................................................................32
Mic-In .....................................................................................................32
MIDI/GAMEPort.....................................................................................32
Front-Panel Connectors
ATXPowerOn/OffSwitchConnector(PWRSW)....................................33
GreenLEDConnector(GRNLED).........................................................33
HDD LED Connector (HDD LED)...........................................................34
HardwareReset Connector (RST) ..........................................................34
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER1)..........................................................34
ExtendedUSBHeader (USB2/USB3) ....................................................35

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Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE Ports and Floppy Connectors ..........................................36
Other Connectors
ATXPowerSupplyConnector(ATX1).....................................................37
Cooling FAN Connectors for CPU FAN (CPUFAN1) and
CAS FAN (CASFAN2) ...........................................................................37
Green 3VSB LED for SDRAM (LED1) ...................................................38
SIRConnector(SIR1) .............................................................................38
Case Open (J1)......................................................................................39
Front-PanelMicrophone andLine-OutHeader (AUDIO1)........................39
AudioPrimary/SecondaryCD-INHeader(CD2/CD1).............................40
Wake-On-LANConnector(WOL1)..........................................................40
Wake-On-ModemConnector(WOM1) ....................................................41
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ......................................................42
InstallMemory.........................................................................................42
UpgradeMemory ...................................................................................42
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .......................................................................43
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ..........................................................................43
4.2 Install VIA 4 in 1 Driver .............................................................................44
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................45
4.4 View the User's Manual............................................................................46

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5 BIOS SETUP.....................................................................................47
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS......................................................................................47
5.2 THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................48
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ................................................................50
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES..................................................................54
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES...........................................................58
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS...................................................................62
POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP ..............................................................66
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION .......................................................................71
PC HEALTH STATUS.................................................................................73
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL..........................................................74
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS...................................................................75
LOADOPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..................................................................75
SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..............................................................76
SET USER PASSWORD ...........................................................................76
SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................77
EXITWITHOUTSAVING.............................................................................77

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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look ...................................................... Page 24
Software Utility >> How to Install ......................................................... Page 43
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 47
About This Manual
For First-Time DIY System Builder......................................................... Page 6
For Experienced DIY User ...................................................................... Page 6
For System Integrator ............................................................................. Page 6
WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL

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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
difficult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience
successful, right from the start, we have designed the Chapter 3 Hardware
Installation section in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system
builders. Prior to installation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual
carefully to gain a complete understanding of your new Shuttle AK21
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK21 mainboard. You will find
thatinstallingyournewShuttleAK21mainboardisjusteasy. Bundledwithan
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK21 mainboard provides
you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system. Refer to
sections3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software Utility to find outhowto
get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS Setupalso contains
therelevantinformationon how to tune up your system to achieve higher per-
formance.
System Integrator
YouhavewiselychosenShuttleAK21toconstructyoursystem. ShuttleAK21
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the KT266 chipset from VIA.
It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact
ATX board.

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with you AK21 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
!One piece of Shuttle AK21 Mainboard
!One piece of ATA100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
!One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
!One piece of twin ports USB Cable(optional)
!AK21 User’s Manual
!One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
"AK21 user’s manual on PDF format
"VIA4-IN-1 driver
"VIA Audio driver
"AwardFlashing Utility
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AK21 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
AMD Athlon processor with 100/133 MHz FSB.
AMD Duron processor with 100 MHz FSB.
!!
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!Chipset
Features VIA KT266, VT8366/VT8233 Chipset.
VT8366,Integratedhigh performance DDR DRAM controller.
!!
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!Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configurationFSB(The FSB speed is software configurable from 100MHz
to 133MHz in the Frequency/Voltage Control of BIOS setup program.)
!!
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!AC'97 Link for Audio and Telephony CODEC
AC'97 2.1 compliant
Spread independent PCI functions for Audio and Modem
!!
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!Versatile Memory Support
Three 184-pin DIMM slots to support up to 3GB of PC1600 or PC2100
compliantDDR SDRAMmodule.
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!PCI Expansion Slots
Providesfive 32-bit PCI slots.
!!
!!
!CNR Expansion Slot
ProvidesoneCNR(Communication and Network Riser) slot.
The CNR Slot supports the audio, modem, Lan, Home PNA of VIA VT8233
chipset.
!!
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!AGP Expansion Slot
Provides one 32-bit AGP slot which supports up to 4X AGP device.
2FEATURES

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!!
!!
!I/O Interface
ProvidesavarietyofI/Ointerfaces:
"1 × Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB
formatorfor 5.25-inch FDD with 360K or 1.2MB format.
"1 × PS/2 mouse connector.
"1 × PS/2 Keyboard connector.
"2 × DB9 Serial connectors 16550 UART compatible.
"1× Infrared communication port.
(Serial port COM2 can also be redirected to an external IrDA Adapter
forwireless connection.)
"1 × DB25 Parallel port supporting Standard Parallel Port (SPP),
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
datatransmission schemes.
"1×Line-Outport.
"1×Line-Inport.
"1 × Microphone port.
"1× MIDI/GAME port.
!!
!!
!6 USB Supported Onboard
"2 × USB connectors on back-panel and two sets of dual USB ports headers
onmid-board.
!!
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!PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
TwoUltraDMA 100/66/33 Bus Master Dual-channelIDEports provide support
to a maximum of four IDE devices (one Master and one Slave per channel).
The IDE Bus implements the data transfer speed up to 100/66/33MB/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.
!!
!!
!ATX Power Supply Connector
ATX power supply unit can be connected to the onboard 20-pin ATX power
connector,supportingSuspend and Soft-On/Off by dual-function power
button.

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!!
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!Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Features four power saving modes: Snoop, Suspend to RAM, Suspend to
Disk,andSoft-Off.ACPIprovidesmoreefficientEnergySavingsFeatures
controlled by your operating system that supports OS Direct Power Manage-
ment(OSPM) functionality.
!!
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!System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on 2Mb Flash EEPROM and
supportsGreen PC, Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
!!
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!ATX Form Factor
System board conforms to the ATX specification.
Board dimension: 304mm × 220mm.
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!Advanced Features
"Dual 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
entersthe Soft-Off mode.
"Wake-on-LAN (WOL1) - The onboard WOL1 connector can be attached
to a network card that supports this function to wake up the system via
LAN.
"Modem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically
by the activation of modem ring.
!!
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!Intelligent Features
"Voltage Monitoring - Monitorsvarious voltages of keyelements, such as
theCPU, and other criticalsystem voltage levels toensure stable current
passing through mainboard components. System voltages include Vcore
on CPU, and +2.5V, +3.3V, VccIN, +12V, -12V, 3.3V Battery on system
etc.
"Fan Status Monitoring - To prevent CPU from overheating, the CPU fan is
monitored for RPM and failure. (CPU Cooling FAN with RPM sensor is
required.)
"Temperature Monitoring -Thisitem allows users to make sure whether
the CPU or system runs in a suitable temperature.

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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 AK21 mainboard. Refer to the
followingmainboardlayoutto help you identify various jumpers, connectors, slots, and
ports. Then follow these steps to guide you through a quick and correct installation of
yoursystem.
3.1 Step-by-Step Installation
Accessories Of AK21
14.3
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USB2 USB3 JP6
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PSKBM1
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SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
JP3
LED1
CASFAN1
1
USBPower-On Setting- JP6
PS2 Keyboard /
PS/2 Mouse Connectors
CPU FAN1
USB1/USB2 Connectors
Socket 462
Keybord & USB Power-On
Setting -
JP1
Serial Port
Connector (COM1)
Serial Port Connector
(COM2)
Parallel Connector
VIA KT266 Chipset
Line_out/Line_In/Microphone
MIDI/GAME Port Connectors
Primary CD-In Connector-
CD2
Secondary CD-In Connector- CD1
CNR Slot
Floppy Connector
VIA VT8233
AGP 2x/4x Slot
Front-Panel Microphone/
Line-Out Header -
AUDIO1
ATXPower Connector
AC97Audio CODEC
Five PCI Slots
Programmable Flash Rom
ITE I/O 8712
Case Open Alarm Header - J1
Wake-On-Lan Connector - WOL1
Clear CMOS Setting - JP7
Wake-On-Modem Connector- WOM1
BIOS Write Protection - JP5
BIOSVoltage Setting- JP4
Three DIMM Sockets
Extended USB
Headers -
USB2/USB3
Front Ponel Header-
PANEL1
3VSB LED for SDRAM - -
LED1
IR Header -
SIR1
FSB Speed Configration Setting -
JP3 CAS FAN1

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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
DIMMmemoryslots).
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. PlaceyourAMD 462 Athlon/Duron processorinthe socket A. Notethatthe
CPU’s edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically to prevent
from insertingthe processor in the wrong direction. The followingdiagram
demonstrates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket. You can
seethat the two blunt-edged corners should face towards the socket-lever.
4. Slightlypush the AMD 462 Athlon/Duron processor into thesocketwithout
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 AMD 462 Athlon/Duron 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
CPUfan power connector located nearby. Notethatthereare several types
of CPU fan connectors. Normally, if your mainboard supports the hard
ware 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-
pinfan power connector, however, detection of CPU fan’s speed is not sup-
ported. Another type of CPU fan may feature a large 4-pin fan power con-
nector, which does not support CPU fan's speed detection and must be di-
rectly connected to the system’s power supply unit. Please refer to the fol-
lowing diagram.
Notch
AMD CPU
SOCKET4 62
ASSEMBLED IN MALAYSIA
Lever Blank
Blank
SOCKET462

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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 in any of the
followingcases:
1. CPU FSB Speed
2. SetBIOSWriteProtection
3. Set Keyboard and USB Power-On
4. Clear CMOS
Forfirst-time DIY system builders, werecommend that you do notchange the
defaultjumpersettingsifyouarenottotallyfamiliarwithmainboardconfigu-
rationprocedures. Thefactory-setdefaultsettings are tuned for optimum
system performance. For the advanced users who wish to customize their
system,section 3.2 Jumper Settings willprovidedetailed information on how
to configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3.
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
Toinstall memory, insert DDR SDRAMmemorymodule(s)in DIMM slot(s).
Note that DDR SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM
slotsunlessproperlyoriented. Afterthemoduleisfullyinsertedintothe
DIMMslots,lifttheclips of both sides of the DIMM slot to lock the modulein
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
recommendthatyoufirst assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the
computerhousing, including but not limitedto the hard disk drive(IDE
/HDD),floppydiskdrive(FDD),CD-ROMdrive,andATXpowersupplyunit.
Thiswill greatly facilitate in making theconnections to the mainboard de-
scribedbelow.
Toinstall IDE & FDD drives, follow this procedure:
1. Set the required jumpers on board each device according to the
instructionsprovidedbythemanufacturer.(IDEdevices,HDD,and
CD-ROM have to set jumpers on Master or Slave mode depending
on your willing to install more than one device for 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 in red or magenta)
connected to pin#1 both on the mainboard IDE or FDD connector and on
thedeviceaswell.
3. Connect an available power cable through your system power supply unit
to the back-panel of each peripheral device. Note that the power cable
isdirectional and cannot fit in ifnot 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 a
correct mounting hole, 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 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 short between the
board and the metal frame of chassis. (If your computer case is
alreadyequipped with mounting studs, you will need to tightenscrews to
attachthe mainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachmentpoints to install mounting studs andfixthe 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/USB connectors
You can find there are several different cables already existing in the system
caseandoriginatingfromthecomputer’sfront-panel devices (HDD LED,
Green LED, Reset Switch, PC Speaker, or USB devices etc.) These cables
serve to connect the front-panel switches, LEDs, and USB connectors to the
mainboard’s front-panel connectors group (PANEL1, USB2, and USB3), as
shownbelow.
1. ATXSoft Power On/Off (PWRSW)
2. Green_LED(GRNLED)
3. HDD_LED(HDDLED)
USB3
1
USB2
1
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1

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4. HardwareResetSwitch(RST)
5. PC Speaker (SPEAKER1)
6. Extended four USB Connector Header
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
RST
HDDLED
GRN
LED PWR
SW PANEL1
SPEAKER1
VREG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P1- USB_FP_P1+ USB_FP_OC0 GND
VREG_FP_USBPWR0
USB
GND
KEY
USB_FP_P0-
_FP_P0+
Port 4
(
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ort 6
Port 3 ort 5
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USB2/USB3 19
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