Shuttle Spacewalker AK11 User manual

AK11
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
Based Main Board
User's Manual

Shuttle®SpacewalkerTM AK11
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
based Mainboard
Manual Version 3.0
Copyright
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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.
General Notice: Other brand and product names used herein are for identification
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M442

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 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 ............................................19
STEP9ConnectPowerSupply ..............................................................19
STEP10InstallAdd-onCardsinExpansionSlots ..................................20
STEP11ConnectExternalPeripheralsto Back-panel ............................21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up......................................................23
STEP13 Install Driver & Software Components......................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................25
JUMPER& CONNECTOR GUIDE .........................................................26
Jumpers
Clear CMOS (JP2).................................................................................29
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................30
USB1/USB2PortConnectors.................................................................30
COM1/2Connector ................................................................................30
ParallelPort Connector...........................................................................30
Line-Out .................................................................................................31
Line-In ....................................................................................................31
Mic-In .....................................................................................................31
MIDI/GAMEPort.....................................................................................31
Front-Panel Connectors
ATXPowerOn/OffSwitch Connector (PWR BT) .....................................32
EPMIConnector (EPMI) .........................................................................32
GreenLEDConnector (GLED)...............................................................33
HDD LED Connector (HLED).................................................................33
PWR LED Connector (PLED) ................................................................33
HardwareReset Connector (RST) ..........................................................34
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)............................................................34
ExtendedUSB Header (JP14)................................................................35
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE Ports and Floppy Connectors ..........................................36

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Other Connectors
ATXPowerSupply Connector (JP13) .....................................................37
Cooling FAN Connectors for CPU FANs (FAN1), Chassis (FAN2), AGP
Card (FAN3), or North Bridge Fan (FAN4) ..............................................37
SIR/CIRConnector(JP1)........................................................................38
Wake-On-LANConnector(J2) ................................................................38
AudioConnectorCD_In(JP10)(Black) ..................................................39
AudioConnector TAD_In (JP11) (Green) ................................................39
AudioConnector AUX_In (JP12) (White) ................................................39
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ......................................................40
InstallMemory.........................................................................................40
UpgradeMemory ...................................................................................40
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .......................................................................41
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ..........................................................................41
4.2 Install VIA 4 in 1 Driver .............................................................................42
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................43
4.4 View the User's Manual............................................................................44

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5 BIOS SETUP.....................................................................................45
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS......................................................................................45
5.2 THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................46
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ................................................................48
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES..................................................................52
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES...........................................................56
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS...................................................................60
POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP ..............................................................64
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION .......................................................................69
PC HEALTH STATUS.................................................................................71
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL..........................................................72
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS...................................................................73
LOADOPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..................................................................73
SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..............................................................74
SET USER PASSWORD ...........................................................................74
SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................75
EXITWITHOUTSAVING.............................................................................75

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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look ...................................................... Page 25
Software Utility >> How to Install ......................................................... Page 41
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 45
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 AK11
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK11 mainboard. You will find
thatinstallingyournewShuttleAK11mainboardisjusteasy. Bundledwithan
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK11 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 Setup also contains
therelevantinformationon how to tune up your system to achieve higher per-
formance.
System Integrator
YouhavewiselychosenShuttleAK11toconstructyoursystem. ShuttleAK11
incorporatesall the state-of-the-arttechnologyof the KT133AchipsetfromVIA.
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 your AK11 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
!One piece of Shuttle AK11 Mainboard
!One piece of ATA100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
!One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
!One piece of twin ports USB Cable(optional)
!AK11 User's Manual
!One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
"AK11 user’s manual on PDF format
"VIA4-IN-1 driver
"VIA Audio driver
"AwardFlashing Utility
KE YBO ARD&MOUSE
USBPORT
AGP1
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
PCI5
PCI6
CNR
COM2 COM1 PR IN T AU DIO
J4
JP9
JP8 J1
LAN-WAKE
J2
VT
8
2
C686
B
00
21
CG
TAIWAN
13CON3400
1
1
J3
R
S
THLED PLED + -
+ -+ -
SPEAKER
GL ED EPMIPWRBT
AWARD
1999
PCI/PNPK7
202062269
JP10 JP11 JP12 CD_IN TADI/O AUX
1 1
1
1
1
J
P1
IR 1
JP13
1
1
ID E1 1
ID E2
J
P14
EXT
US
BP
O
RT
1
J
P21
FAN
3
FAN4
FAN1
DIM1 DIM2DIM3
FAN2
1
1
Panasoni c
CR2032
3V
JAPAN1
ATXPWR
C
VT8363 A
0050CDTA IWAN
2I A1000701
RTM
560
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12
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2

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AK11 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
Support Socket462 package CPU with 200/266 MHz FSB.
AMD Athlon Processor: 600 ~ 1200+ MHz.
AMD Duron Processor 600 ~ 850+ MHz.
!!
!!
!Chipset
Features VIA KT133A, VT8363A/VT82C686B Chipset.
!!
!!
!Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configurationFSB(The FSB speed is software configurable from 100MHz
to 166MHz by 1MHz step in the Frequency/Voltage Control of BIOS setup
program.)
!!
!!
!AC'97 Link for Audio and Telephony CODEC
AC'97 2.1 compliant.
Spread independent PCI functions for Audio and Modem.
!!
!!
!Versatile Memory Support
Three 168-pin DIMM slots to support up to 1.5GB of PC100 or PC133
compliantSDR SDRAM module.
!!
!!
!PCI Expansion Slots
Providessix 32-bit PCI slots.
!!
!!
!CNR Expansion Slot
ProvidesoneCNR(Communication and Network Riser) slot.
The CNR Slot supports the audio, modem, Home PNA of VIA VT82C686B
chipset.
Note: The CNR Card is optional at the time of purchase.
!!
!!
!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 x 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 x PS/2 mouse connector.
"1 x PS/2 Keyboard connector.
"2 x DB9 Serial connectors 16550 UART compatible.
"1 x Infrared communication port .
(Serial port COM2 can also be redirected to an external IrDA Adapter
forwireless connection.)
"1 x DB25 Parallel port supporting Standard Parallel Port (SPP),
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
datatransmission schemes.
"1xLine-Out port.
"1x Line-In port.
"1x Mic-In port.
"1x MIDI/GAME port.
!!
!!
!4 USB Supported Onboard
"2 × USB connectors on back-panel and one sets of dual USB ports headers
onmid-board.
!!
!!
!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.
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 connect to the onboard 20-pin ATX power
connector,supportingSuspend and Soft-On/Off by dual-function power
button.
!!
!!
!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).
!!
!!
!ATX Form Factor
System board conforms to the ATX specification.
Board dimension: 305mm x 220mm.
!!
!!
!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 (J2) - The onboard J2 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.
"CPU Clock Setting-ThisitemallowsuserstoadjustCPUHostClockinBIOS.
"CPU Ratio Setting- Thisitemallowsusers to adjust CPU Ratio in BIOS.
"CPU Vcore Setting- This item allows users to adjust CPU Vcore in BIOS.
"AGP Voltage Setting- ThisitemallowsuserstoadjustAGPvoltageinBIOS.
"3.3V Voltage Setting- This item allows users to adjust mother board 3.3V
voltageinBIOS.
!!
!!
!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 VAGP, +3.3V, +5V, +12V 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 AK11 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 AK11
KEYBOARD & MOUSE
USBPORT
AGP 1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
PCI6
CNR
COM2
COM1 PRINT
AUDIO
J4
JP9
JP8
J1
LAN -WAKE
J2
VT82C686B
0021CGTAIWAN
13CON3400
1
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMIPWR BT
AWARD
1999
P CI/P N P K 7 20206 2269
JP10
JP11
JP12
CD_IN
TAD I/ O
AUX
1
1
1
1
1
JP1
IR
1
JP13
1
1
IDE1 1 IDE2
JP14
EX T USB PORT
1
JP21
FAN3
FAN4
FAN1
DIM1 DIM2 DIM3
FAN2
1
1
Panasonic
CR2032
3V
JAPAN1
ATXP WR
C
VT8363A
0050CD TAIWAN
2IA1000701
RT M 560-14 1R
120 52Q 2 1102
Programmable 2Mb Flash EEPROM
PS2 Keyboard/
PS/2 Mouse Connectors
USB1/USB2Connectors
Socket 462
Serial Port Connector
(COM2)
Serial Port Connector
(COM1)
Parallel Connector
VIA 8363A Chipset
On Board Audio CODEC
IR Header -
JP1
On Board Audio Header-
JP10,JP11,JP12
AGP 2x/4x Slot
Six PCI Slots
CNR Slot
ATX Power Connector
FAN1
Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In
Game/MIDI Connectors
Floppy Connector
Three DIMM slots Two IDE Connectors
FAN4 FAN2
Front Ponel Header -
J3
Clear CMOS - JP2
Wake-On-Lan Connector - J2
Extended two USB
Connector - JP14
FAN3

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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 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-
pin fan 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
SO C K ET4
AS SEMB LED I N M A LAY SIA
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. Over-clock your CPU
2. 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 SDRAM System Memory
Toinstall memory, insert SDRAM memorymodule(s)inDIMM slot(s).
Note that SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM slots
unlessproperlyoriented. AfterthemoduleisfullyinsertedintotheDIMM
slot,lift the clips of both sides of the DIMMslot 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
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
isdirectionaland cannot fit in if it is notproperlypositioned.

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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 shortage between the
board and the metal frame of chassis. (If your computer case is already
equippedwith mounting studs, you will need to tighten screws to attach
themainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachmentpoints to install mounting studs andfixthe mainboard.
If there aren 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,
Power LED, Reset Switch, PC Speaker, or USB devices etc.) These cables
serve to connect the front-panel switches, LEDs, USB connectors to the
mainboard's front-panel connectors group (J3 and JP14), as shown below.
1. ATX Soft Power On/Off (PWR BT)
2. EPMI
(HardwareSystem Management
Interface)
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT
JP14
EXTUSBPORT
1
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT

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3. Green_LED(GLED)
4. HDD_LED(HLED)
5. Power-LED(PLED)
6. HardwareResetSwitch(RST)
7. PC Speaker (SPEAKER)
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWRBT
1
J3
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI PWR BT