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  • Page 1 XPC User Guide For the : SB87G5...
  • Page 2 Shuttle XPC EMI Test Statement Shuttle XPC have been through EMI tests according to the following series of regulations: EN55022/CISPR22/AS/NZS3548 Class B, EN55024 (1998/AS/NZS), EN4252.1 (1994), EN61000, ANSI C63.4 (1992), CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B, and CNS13438 (1997). The items tested are illustrated as follows: (A) Voltage: AC 110V/60HZ &...
  • Page 3 SU-256A888PC, 1.44MB CD-ROM BenQ 652A-6N2, 52X Power Shuttle PC40I2503 (E) Notices for Assembling Computers: 1. An I/O shielding should be contacted with I/O metallic parts of a mainboard. 2. Cables should appropriately be arranged and fixed in a case. Follow instructions: Ø...
  • Page 4 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trademarks Shuttle is a registered trademark of Shuttle Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
  • Page 5 Read the following precautions before setting up a Shuttle XPC. CAUTION Incorrectly replacing the battery may damage this computer. Replace only with the same or equivalent as recommended by Shuttle. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Installation Notices Do not place this device underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Function Introduction ..................1 1.1 XPC Introduction ................... 1 1.2 Model Specifications ..................2 1.3 XPC Exterior Dissection ................3 1.3.1 XPC Front ..................... 3 1.3.2 XPC Back ..................... 4 1.4 Accessories ....................5 1.5 XPC Mainboard ....................6 1.5.1 SB87G5 mainboard illustration ..............
  • Page 7 2.4.1 Install the FDD Cable ................19 2.4.2 Install the Rack ..................20 2.5 Peripheral Installation ................22 2.5.1 Install the Serial ATA HDD ..............22 2.5.2 Install the Floppy Drive ................. 22 2.5.3 Install an Optical Drive ................23 2.6 Accessories Installation ................
  • Page 8 PC HEALTH STATUS .................. 55 Frequency/Voltage Control ................57 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ..............59 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..............59 SET PASSWORD ..................60 SAVE & EXIT SETUP .................. 61 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ................61...
  • Page 9: Function Introduction

    The XPC has been designed to be easily assembled and configured directly by the end user. Consumers can choose to buy preconfigured, ready-to-run XPC’ s as well~a list of Shuttle-authorized value-added resellers can be found at www. shuttle.com.
  • Page 10: Model Specifications

    < 1.2 Model Specifications Form Factor Shuttle Small Form Factor Processor 800/533 MHz FSB LGA775 Intel Pentium 4/Celeron D Chipset Intel 915PL + ICH6 Memory (2) 184 pins DDR 333/400 Dual-Channel DIMMs Supports 256Mb,512Mb, and 1Gb for X8 and X16 devices Audio ALC655 5.1 channel...
  • Page 11: Xpc Exterior Dissection

    < 1.3 XPC Exterior Dissection Note : Shuttle offers a variety of different XPC models loaded with various options. The illustration below will help familarize you with the included features in your new XPC. < 1.3.1 XPC Front Eject button 5.25”...
  • Page 12: Xpc Back

    < 1.3.2 XPC Back AC Power socket COM port FireWire® 400 port 1394 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard LAN port USB Ports A. Wireless LAN perforation SPDIF OUT (Coaxial) B. Parallel port perforation Line-In port C. SPDIF IN (Optional) Central / Bass D.
  • Page 13: Accessories

    Adhesive (1) Optical Drive Control Rod (1) Heatsink compound (1) 10. Screws 11. Cable tie (2) 12. XPC User Guide (1) Note : Bundled Accessories may differ from specified. If there are items missing, please contact your local authorized Shuttle dealer.
  • Page 14: Xpc Mainboard

    < 1.5 XPC Mainboard < 1.5.1 SB87G5 mainboard illustration SPDIF-Out/Line-IN Ports LAN & USB 2.0 Port LINE-IN- J4 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port Center/Bass/Rear-Out/ 1394a Port Front-Out Ports Clear CMOS Button COM Ports Realtek ALC655 Chipset FDD1 CD-IN- J1 One Floppy Connector ATX 5V/12V ITE 8712F-H Chipset Connector-ATX3...
  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    < 1.5.2 Jumper Settings Front Panel Connector (JP4/JP9) Header JP9 can be used to provide operation status signals to the front daughterboard. Note that this is an alternative header to the 50pins streamline header that also con- nects the motherboard to the front daughterboard. Headers JP4 is used to connect cable to front panel connector mounted on front-panel or back-panel.
  • Page 16: Extended Usb Connectors (Usb2/Usb3/Usb4)

    Extended USB Connectors (USB2/USB3/USB4) These headers are used to connect auxillary USB devices to the mainboard. These headers are directional and will only allow USB cables to be connected in one direction. Pin Assignments (USB2/USB3): Pin Assignments (USB4): 1=GND 1=VCC USB2 USB4 2=GND...
  • Page 17: Spdif-Out Connector (J2)

    A DB25 male parallel port header is located near the rear panel of the mainboard. The header is used to connect a parallel port socket (PC8) to the mainboard. The parallel printer port can be purchased from Shuttle as an optional accessory.
  • Page 18: Xpc Installation Guide

    2 XPC Installation Guide < 2.1 Installation Note : For safety reasons, please ensure that the power cord is disconnected before opening the case. < 2.1.1 Remove the Cover 1. Unscrew the three thumbscrews. 2. Slide the cover backwards and upwards.
  • Page 19: Remove The Rack

    < 2.1.2 Remove the Rack 1. Unfasten the rack mount screws. 2. Remove the rack. Rack...
  • Page 20: Cpu And Ice Installation

    < 2.2 CPU and ICE Installation < 2.2.1 Remove the ICE Module 1. Unfasten the ICE fan thumbscrews on the back of the chassis. 2. Unplug the fan power connector. 3. Unfasten the four attachment screws.
  • Page 21 4. Remove the ICE module from the chassis and put it aside. ICE Heat-Pipe Module Smart Fan Smart Fan Power Connector Heat sink...
  • Page 22: Install The Cpu

    < 2.2.2 Install the CPU Note : This 775 pin socket is fragile and easily damaged. Always use extreme care when installing a CPU and limit the number of times that you remove or change the CPU. 1. Remove the protective cover. 2.
  • Page 23 3. Orientate the CPU and socket, aligning the yellow triangle on the corner of the CPU with the triangle on the socket. Making sure the CPU is perfectly horizontal, insert the CPU into the socket. Close the load plate, lower the CPU socket lever and lock in place. 4.
  • Page 24: Install The Ice Module

    < 2.2.3 Install the ICE Module 1. Place the ICE the module on top of the CPU and align the spring loaded screws with the mainboard mounting holes. 2. Screw the ICE module to the mainboard. Note to press down on the opposite diagonal corner while tightening each screw.
  • Page 25: Ddr Installation

    4. Fasten the Smart Fan to the chassis with the four thumbscrews. < 2.3 DDR Installation Memory Compatibility : Install memory in any or all of the banks according to the combinations shown below. TOTAL 2 DIMM in Single or Dual Channel Mode up to 2GB and 1GB per DIMM Density 256 Mbit...
  • Page 26 Install a DDR module in DIMM1/DIMM2. 1. Unlock the DIMM latch. 2. Align the DDR module's cutout with the DIMM slot notch. Slide the DDR module into the DIMM slot. Cutout Notch Latch Latch Check that the latches are closed, and the DDR module is firmly installed.
  • Page 27: Cable And Rack Installation

    < 2.4 Cable and Rack Installation < 2.4.1 Install the FDD Cable 1. Plug the FDD cable in the FDD Pin1 (white line) header (FDD1). 2. Fold the FDD cable under the power supply. Pin 1 (white line) Pin1 3. Fix the FDD cable to the power and chassis rail with the supplied adhesive tape. Adhesive...
  • Page 28: Install The Rack

    4. Loosen the purse lock and separate the IDE HDD/FDD power cable. Purse lock FDD Power Cable Serial ATA Power Cable < 2.4.2 Install the Rack 1. Place the HDD and FDD in the rack and secure with screws from the side. Screws (FDD) Screws (HDD) Note : Please make sure to secure the screws on each side.
  • Page 29 2. Place the rack in the chassis. 3. Refasten the rack. 4. Place the power cables in the rack clip located on the underside of the rack mount then loosen the purse lock and separate the Optical Drive power cable. Purse lock Rack Clip...
  • Page 30: Peripheral Installation

    < 2.5 Peripheral Installation < 2.5.1 Install the Serial ATA HDD 1. Connect the Serial ATA and power cables to the HDD. Serial ATA Power Cable Serial ATA Cable < 2.5.2 Install the Floppy Drive 1. Connect the FDD and power cables to the Floppy drive.
  • Page 31: Install An Optical Drive

    < 2.5.3 Install an Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the chassis. 2. Open the stealth drive door. Check the alignment of the drive's eject button with this XPC's drive eject mechanism. Press the external eject button to check. If it is well aligned, proceed Step 5.
  • Page 32 4. Take out the control rod from the accessory box and insert it in the slot as show. 5. Fasten the four side screws. Screws (Optical Drive) . Plug the optical drive cable and power cable into the optical drive. Optical Drive Cable Optical Drive Power Cable...
  • Page 33: Accessories Installation

    < 2.6 Accessories Installation < 2.6.1 Install PCI/ PCI Express x16 Card 1. A PCI/ PCI Express x16 card will be used to demonstrate the installation procedure. Unfasten expansion slot bracket screws. PCI Express x16 slot PCI slot Remove the back panel bracket and put the bracket aside. Lift up Slot Bracket...
  • Page 34 3. Install the PCI card into the PCI slot. 4. As shown Install the PCI Express x16 card into the PCI Express x16 slot. 5. Secure the bracket.
  • Page 35: Final Touches

    < 2.7 Final Touches < 2.7.1 Close the Chassis Cover 1. Replace the cover and refasten the thumbscrews. < 2.7.2 Complete...
  • Page 36: Xpc Accessories

    < 2.8 XPC Accessories Shuttle offers over 25 great upgrade and modding kits for your XPC. Visit our website at http://www.shuttle.com for more information or speak to your local retailer. < 2.9 Tech Support Shuttle Inc. http://www.shuttle.com Tech Support http://global.shuttle.com/Support/Support.asp Download http://global.shuttle.com/Download/Download.asp...
  • Page 37: Driver And Software Installation

    Install Utility - Install Acrobat Reader, WinFlash Utility. Manual - SB87G5 user's guide in PDF format. Link to Shuttle Homepage - Link to shuttle website homepage. Browse this CD - Allows you to see contents of this CD. Quit - Close this CD.
  • Page 38: Install Mainboard Software

    Insert the attached CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD AutoRun screen should appear. If the AutoRun screen does not appear, double click on Autorun icon in My Computer to bring up Shuttle Mainb-oard Software Setup screen. Click the “Install Main-board Software“ bar. Individually install the following drivers.
  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix BIOS Settings The SB87G5 BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify basic system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed RAM so that it re- tains Setup information even if the system power is turned off. The system BIOS manages and executes a variety of hardware related functions including: System date and time...
  • Page 40: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu Once you enter the AwardBIOS(tm) CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from sev- eral setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 41 PC Health Status This entry displays the current system temperature, Voltage, and FAN settings. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable per- formance of your system to operate.
  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features The items in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes none, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>...
  • Page 43 Halt On Select the situation in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Ø The choice: All Errors, No Errors, All, But Keyboard, or All, But Diskette, All, But Disk/Key. Base Memory Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up. Ø...
  • Page 44 Capacity Disk drive capacity (Approximated). Note that this size is usually slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program. Ø Auto-Display your disk drive size. The following options are selectable only if the 'IDE Primary Master' item is set to 'Manual', and Access mode set to CHS.
  • Page 45: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system's default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing, and security. CPU Feature Options are in its sub-menu. Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. Delay Prior to Thermal This item is select Delay Prior to Thermal.
  • Page 46 TM2 Bus VID Represents the voltageof the throttled performance statethat will be initi- ated when the on diesensor gose from not hot to hot. Ø The Choice: 0.8375V ~1.6000V. Note: CPU support TM2, item appear. Limit CPUID MaxVal Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3,Should Be "Disabled" for WinXp. Ø...
  • Page 47 Disabled No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. CPU L1&L2&L3 Cache All processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal level1 (L1) , external 2(L2) and (L3) cache memory to imporve performance.
  • Page 48 Boot Up NumLock Status Selects power on state for NumLock. Ø The choice: Off or On. Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how the Gate A20 is handled. The gate A20 is a device used for above 1MByte of address memory. Initially, the gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard.
  • Page 49 Note : To disabled security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu, and then you will be asked to enter password. Don't type anything and just press <Enter>; it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot, and you can enter Setup freely.
  • Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to sys- tem memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coor- dinates communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus.
  • Page 51 als that need to use this area of system memory usually discusses their memory requirements. Ø The Choice: Enabled or Disabled. ********** VGA Setting ********** PEG Force X1 This item allows you to force PEG link X1. Ø The Choice: Enabled, or Disabled.
  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Device Option are in its sub-menu. Press<Enter>to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. IDE HDD Block Mode If your IDE hard disk drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled to automatic detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
  • Page 53 IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.
  • Page 54 Enhanced Mode: Enables both SATA and PATA. Max. 2 ATA drives are supported. Some current operationg systems (WinXP,Windows NET Server,Windows2000) support Enhanced mode. Serial ATA 1 Master (Channel 1) Serial ATA 2 Master (Channel 2) IDE1 (Channel 0) Master Slave SATA-Only :SATA operates in legacy mode.
  • Page 55 Onboard Device Option are in its sub-menu. Press<Enter>to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. USB Controller Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on this mainboard. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. USB 2.0 Controller Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 controller and you have USB peripherals.
  • Page 56 Parallel Port Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (printer) port. Select Normal, Compatible, or SPP unless you are certain your hardware and software both support one of the other available modes. Ø The choice: SPP, EPP, ECP, or ECP+EPP. ECP Mode Use DMA When the onboard parallel is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA3 or DMA1.
  • Page 57: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your computer usage. ACPI Suspend Type This item allows you to select sleep state when suspend. Ø...
  • Page 58 DPMS Initial display power management signaling. Ø The choice: V/H SYNC+Blank, Blank Screen, or DPMS. Video Off In Suspend This item determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Ø The choice: Yes or No. Suspend Type This item allows you to select the Suspend Type. Ø...
  • Page 59 Power On by Ring This item determine the system will resume by activating of modem ring. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. Resume by Alarm When this item enabled, your can set the date (day of the month) and time to turn on your system. Ø...
  • Page 60 PS2 Keyboard Power ON This item allows you to set the PS2 Keyboard Power On function. Ø The choice: Disabled, Password, or Hot Key. KB Power ON Password This item allows you to set the KB Power On Password. Ø Press" Enter" to set Password. Hot Key Power On This item allows you to set the Hot Key Power On.
  • Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes the configuration of PCI bus system. PCI or Per- sonal Computer Interconnection is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at the speed CPU itself keeps when CPU communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items, and it is strongly recom- mended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
  • Page 62 If you set this field to "manual" , choose specific resources by going into each of the sub-menu that follows this field (a sub-menu is proceeded by a ">"). Ø The choice: Auto(ESCD) or Manual. IRQ Resources When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt.
  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CPU Fan Speed Control Here you can set the ICE Fan Speed. Ø The choice: Smart Fan, Ultra-Low, Low , Mid , or Full . Note : Before manually modifying the CPU fan setting, please make sure fan connectors are plug ged into the correct fan connector on the mainboard.
  • Page 64 CPU Temp Tag This item is only for Shuttle's unique 'Smart Fan' temperature control program.Temp tag lets you specifiy your optimal CPU temperature, then 'Smart Fan' takes over and controls the fan rpm accordingly. Choose a temperature setting between 25...
  • Page 65: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI Clk This item allows you to auto enable/disable an empty PCI Slot Clock. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. Spread Spectrum This item allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum modulation. Ø The choice: Disabled or Enabled. DRAM Timing Selectable The value in this field depends on performance parameters of the installed memory chips(DRAM).
  • Page 66 signals when DRAM is written to, read from, or refreshed. Faster perfor- mance is gained at high speed, more stable performance, at low speed. This field is applied only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. Ø The Choice: Auto, 5, 4, 3 or 2. DRAM RAS # Precharge If an insufficient number of cycles is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, the refresh may not complete, and the DRAM...
  • Page 67: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing 'Y' loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system performance. Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter>...
  • Page 68: Set Password

    Set Password This item is to set a supervisor password. Please follow below steps. New Password Setting: 1. Press the <Enter> key. A dialog box appears to ask you to “Enter password: “. 2. Key in a new password. The password can not be over eight characters or numbers. 3.
  • Page 69: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> on this item to save your changes. The system will ask for confirmation : system Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Pressing "Y" stores the selections made in the menus of CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off.
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