Shuttle Spacewalker AK31 User manual

AK31
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
Based DDR Main Board
User's Manual

Shuttle®SpacewalkerTM AK31
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
based DDR Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
Copyright
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VIA is a registered trademark of VIA Corporation.
AMD, Athlon/Duron is a registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
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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-TimeDIYSystemBuilder ..................................................................6
ExperiencedDIYUser ..............................................................................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
STEP1InstalltheCPU...........................................................................12
STEP 2 Set Jumpers..............................................................................13
STEP3InstallDDRSDRAMSystemMemory ........................................13
STEP4InstallInternalPeripherals in System Case.................................14
STEP5MounttheMainboardontheComputerChassis ........................15
STEP6ConnectFront-panelSwitches/LEDs/Speaker/USB ..................16
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives............................................18
STEP8ConnectOther Internal Peripherals ............................................18
STEP9ConnectPowerSupply..............................................................19
STEP10InstallAdd-onCardsinExpansionSlots ..................................19
STEP11ConnectExternalPeripheralstoBack-panel............................20
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up......................................................22
STEP13InstallDriver&SoftwareComponents......................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................24
JUMPER&CONNECTORGUIDE .........................................................25
Jumpers
Clear CMOS (JP2).................................................................................28
BIOSWriteProtection(JP5)...................................................................29
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ............................................30
USB1/USB2PortConnectors.................................................................30
COM1/2Connector ................................................................................30
ParallelPortConnector...........................................................................30
Line-Out .................................................................................................31
Line-In ....................................................................................................31
Mic-In .....................................................................................................31
MIDI/GAMEPort.....................................................................................31
Front-Panel Connectors
ATXPowerOn/OffSwitchConnector(PWRON) ....................................32
EPMIConnector(EPMI) .........................................................................32
GreenLEDConnector(GLED)...............................................................32
HDD LED Connector (HLED).................................................................33
PWR LED Connector (PLED) ................................................................33
HardwareResetConnector(RST) ..........................................................33
Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)............................................................34
ExtendedfourUSBConnectorHeader(USB2/USB3) ............................34
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDEPortsandFloppyConnectors ..........................................35

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Other Connectors
ATXPowerSupplyConnector(ATX1).....................................................36
Cooling FAN Connectors for CPU FAN (FAN1), AGP FAN (FAN2),
SYSTEMFAN (FAN3) & North Bridge (FAN4) FAN ................................36
SIR/CIRConnector(JP4)........................................................................37
Wake-On-LAN Connector (JP6)..............................................................37
AudioConnectorCD_In(JP8) ................................................................38
AudioConnectorAUX_In(JP9) ..............................................................38
AudioConnectorTAD_In(JP7)...............................................................38
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ......................................................39
InstallMemory.........................................................................................39
UpgradeMemory ...................................................................................39
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .......................................................................40
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ..........................................................................40
4.2 Install VIA 4 in 1 Driver .............................................................................41
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................42
4.4 View the User's Manual............................................................................43

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5 BIOS SETUP.....................................................................................44
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS......................................................................................44
5.2 THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................45
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ................................................................47
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES..................................................................51
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES...........................................................55
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS...................................................................59
POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP ..............................................................64
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION .......................................................................68
PC HEALTH STATUS.................................................................................70
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL..........................................................72
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS...................................................................74
LOADOPTIMIZEDDEFAULTS ..................................................................74
SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ..............................................................75
SET USER PASSWORD ...........................................................................75
SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................76
EXITWITHOUTSAVING.............................................................................76

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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 40
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 44
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 AK31
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK31 mainboard. You will find
thatinstallingyournewShuttleAK31mainboardisjusteasy. Bundledwithan
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK31 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
therelevantinformationonhowtotuneupyoursystemto achieve higher per-
formance.
System Integrator
YouhavewiselychosenShuttleAK31toconstructyoursystem. ShuttleAK31
incorporatesallthestate-of-the-arttechnology of the VT8366chipsetfromVIA.
It integrates the most advanced functions you can find to date in a compact
ATX board. Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software
Utility foranin-depthviewofsystemconstruction.

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with you AK31 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
!One piece of Shuttle AK31 Mainboard
!One piece of ATA100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
!One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
!One piece of twin ports USB Cable(optional)
!AK31 User’s Manual
!One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
"AK31 user’s manual on PDF format
"VIA4-IN-1driver
"VIA Audio driver
"AwardFlashingUtility
KEYBOARD&MOUSE USBPORT
AGP1
PCI 1
PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 PCI 6
CNR1
COM1
COM2PRINT
AUDIO
AJ1
J1J1
KB1 USB1
J
P
6
VT
8
2
33
00
21
CG
TAIWAN
13CON3400
R
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THLED PLED
+ -+- +-
SPEAKER
GLEDEPMI P WRON
1
999
P
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/
PNPK7
202062269
JP8 JP9
JP7
CD_IN
A
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XIN
TADI/O
1 1
1
1
1
1
JP4
IR
1
1
1
1 1
IDE2
IDE1
FDD
J
P11
US
B
5&6
US
B
3&
4
J
P
5
JP2
1
1
US
B2
US
B
3
1
1
1
FAN2
FAN4
FAN3
FAN1
DIM1DIM2DIM3DIM4
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AK31 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 ~ 1.33+ GHz.
AMD Duron Processor 600 ~ 850+ MHz.
!!
!!
!Chipset
Features VIA KT266, VT8366/VT8233 Chipset.
VT8366,Integratedhighperformance DDR DRAM controller.
!!
!!
!Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configurationFSB(TheFSB 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
Four 184-pin DIMM slots to support up to 4GB of PC1600 or PC2100
compliantDDR SDRAMmodule.
!!
!!
!PCI Expansion Slots
Providessix32-bitPCIslots.
!!
!!
!CNR Expansion Slot
ProvidesoneCNR(Communication/NetworkRiser)slot.
The CNR Slot supports the audio, modem, Lan, Home PNA of VIA VT8233
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 × Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB
formatorfor5.25-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
forwirelessconnection.)
"1 × DB25 Parallel port supporting Standard Parallel Port (SPP),
Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), and Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
datatransmissionschemes.
"1×Line-Outport.
"1×Line-Inport.
"1×Mic-Inport.
"1×MIDI/GAMEport.
!!
!!
!6 USB Supported Onboard
"2 × USB connectors on back-panel and two 10-pin header for optional
USB cable to extend another 4 USB ports .
!!
!!
!PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
TwoUltraDMA 100/66/33 BusMasterDual-channelIDE portsprovidesupport
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 connect to the onboard 20-pin ATX power
connector,supportingSuspend and Soft-On/Off by dual-function power
button.

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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.
!!
!!
!System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on 2Mb Flash EEPROM and
supportsGreenPC,DesktopManagementInterface(DMI).
!!
!!
!ATX Form Factor
System board conforms to the ATX specification.
Board dimension: 305mm × 245mm.
!!
!!
!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
enterstheSoft-Offmode.
"Wake-on-LAN (WOL) - The onboard WOL 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 Vcore Setting- This item allows users to adjust CPU Vcore in BIOS.
"CPU Clock Setting-Thisitemallows userstoadjustCPUHostClockinBIOS.
"CPU Ratio Setting- ThisitemallowsuserstoadjustCPURatioinBIOS.
"DDR Voltage Setting- Thisitemallowsusersto adjustDDRVoltageinBIOS.
!!
!!
!Intelligent Features
"Voltage Monitoring - Monitorsvarious voltages of key elements,suchas
theCPU, and other critical systemvoltagelevelstoensurestable current
passing through mainboard components. System voltages include Vcore
on CPU, and +5V, +12V, -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 -Thisitemallowsuserstomakesurewhether
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 AK31 mainboard. Refer to the
followingmainboardlayouttohelpyouidentifyvariousjumpers, 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 AK31
KEYBOARD &MOUSE
USBPORT
AGP 1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
PCI6
CNR1
COM1
COM2PRINT
AUDIO
AJ1
J1
J1
KB1
USB1
JP6
VT8233
0021CGTAIWAN
13CON3400
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1999
P CI/P N P K7
2020 62269
JP8
JP9
JP7
CD_IN
AUX_IN
TAD I/O
1
1
1
1
1
1
JP4
IR
1
1
1
1 1
IDE2 IDE1 FDD
JP11
USB 5&6
USB 3&4 JP5
JP2
1
1
USB2
USB3
1
1
1
FAN2
FAN4
FAN3
FAN1
DIM1DIM2DIM3DIM4
UAM 34C -ES
003 2
942 15
1
Panasonic
CR2032
3V
JAPAN1
ATX1
C
Programmable 2Mb Flash EEPROM
PS2 Keyboard/
PS/2Mouse Connectors
USB1/USB2Connectors
Socket 462
Serial Port Connector
(COM1)
Serial Port Connector
(COM2)
Parallel Connector
VIA 8366 Chipset
On Board Audio CODEC
IR Header - JP4
On Board Audio Header-
JP7, JP8, JP9
AGP 2x/4x Slot
Six PCI Slots
CNR Slot
ATX Power Connector
Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In
Game/MIDI Connectors
Floppy Connector Four DIMM slots Two IDEConnectors
FAN1FAN4 FAN2
Front Ponel Header - JP11
Clear CMOS - JP2
BIOS Write Protection - JP5
Wake On-Lan Connector - JP6
Extended four USB Connector -
USB2/USB3
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. PlaceyourAMD462Athlon/Duronprocessor in thesocketA. Notethatthe
CPU’s edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically to prevent
from insertingtheprocessorinthewrongdirection. Thefollowing diagram
demonstrates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket. You can
seethat the two blunt-edged cornersshouldfacetowardsthe socket-lever.
4. SlightlypushtheAMD462Athlon/Duronprocessorinto 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 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
CPUfanpowerconnectorlocatednearby. Notethat there areseveraltypes
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
ASS EMB LED IN MA LAY SI A
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, we recommend thatyoudonotchangethe
defaultjumpersettingsifyouarenottotallyfamiliarwithmainboardconfigu-
rationprocedures. Thefactory-setdefaultsettingsaretunedforoptimum
system performance. For the advanced users who wish to customize their
system,section 3.2 Jumper Settingswillprovidedetailedinformationonhow
to configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3.
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
Toinstallmemory,insertDDRSDRAMmemory module(s) in DIMMslot(s).
Note that DDR SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM
slotsunlessproperlyoriented. Afterthemoduleisfullyinsertedintothe
DIMMslots,lifttheclipsofbothsidesoftheDIMMslottolockthemodulein
place.
DDR SDRAM

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Step 4
Install Internal Peripherals in System Case
Before you install and connect the mainboard into your system case, we
recommendthatyoufirstassemblealltheinternal peripheral devices into the
computerhousing, including but not limited to theharddiskdrive(IDE
/HDD),floppydiskdrive(FDD),CD-ROMdrive,andATXpowersupplyunit.
Thiswill greatly facilitate in making the connections tothemainboardde-
scribedbelow.
ToinstallIDE&FDDdrives,followthisprocedure:
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 if not properlypositioned.

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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 willneedtotightenscrewsto
attachthe mainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachmentpointsto install mounting studs and 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/USB connectors
You can find there are several different cables already existing in the system
caseandoriginatingfromthecomputer’sfront-paneldevices(HDDLED,
Power 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 (JP11, USB2, and USB3), as
shownbelow.
1. ATXSoftPowerOn/Off(PWON)
2. EPMI
(HardwareSystemManagement
Interface)
3. Green_LED(GLED)
USB 3&4 1
USB2
USB3
USB 5&6 1
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11

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4. HDD_LED(HDLED)
5. Power-LED(PLED)
6. HardwareResetSwitch(RST)
7. PC Speaker (SPEAKER)
8. Extended four USB Connector Header
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
RST HLED
PLED
+ -
+ - + -
SPEAKER
GLED EPMI PWRON
1JP11
GROUND GROUND USBD3+ USBD3- +5V
+5V
USBD2-
USBD2+
GROUND GROUND
USB3
(
USB5
)
USB4
(
USB6
)
1

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Step 7
Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives
1. IDE cable connector
2. FDD cable connector
Step 8
Connect Other Internal Peripherals
1. CD_IN,AUX_IN,andTAD_INconnectors
2. IR connector
JP9
JP7
AUX_IN
TAD I/O
JP8
CD_IN
1
1
1
JP4
IR
1
1 1
1
FDD