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  • Page 1 XPC User Guide For the : SD36G5M...
  • 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 100V/60HZ &...
  • Page 3 SU-256A888PC, 1.44MB CD-ROM Pioneer DVD-121 Power Shuttle PC40N250EV (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

    CD-IN (CN4)(Black)/ LINE-IN (CN2)(White) Connectors ......8 SPDIF-IN/Out Connector (CN3) ............. 9 Parallel Port Header-EXT. Printer Port (JP3) ......... 9 1.6 Shuttle Versatile Front-panel Display (VFD) Introduction ......10 2 XPC Installation Guide ..................11 2.1 Installation ..................... 11 2.1.1 Remove the Cover ................11 2.1.2 Remove the Rack ................
  • Page 7 2.4 Cable and Rack Installation ................ 20 2.4.1 Install the FDD Cable ................20 2.4.2 Install the Rack ..................21 2.5 Peripheral Installation ................23 2.5.1 Install the Serial ATA HDD ..............23 2.5.2 Install the Floppy Drive ................. 23 2.5.3 Install an Optical Drive ................
  • Page 8 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS..............54 PC HEALTH STATUS .................. 56 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 1066/800/533 MHz FSB LGA775 Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D Chipset Intel 945G + ICH7DH Memory (2) 240 pins DDR2 553/667MHz Dual-Channel DIMMs Supports 256Mb,512Mb, and 1Gb for X8 and X16 devices...

  • 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 16 17 AC Power socket COM port VGA port SPDIF OUT (Coaxial) FireWire® 400 port 1394 PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Side Surr(L/R) LAN port Clear CMOS button USB Ports SPDIF IN (Optical) Front out (L/R) SPDIF OUT (Optical) Line-In port A.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    13. Motherboard CD Driver (32bits/64bits) (2) 14. RAID Driver Floppy Disk (32bits/64bits) (2) 15. Shuttle Extras CD (1) 16. RAID manual (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 SD36G5M mainboard illustration LAN & USB 2.0 Port PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port 7.1-Channel Front-Out/ Line-IN Ports 1394 Port 7.1-Channel Center/Bass/ SPDIF-Out Coaxial port Surround-Back/ Surround-Side Ports Clear CMOS Button COM & VGA Ports Realtek ALC882 Chipset FDD1 AUX-IN- CN2 One Floppy Connector...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    < 1.5.2 Jumper Settings Front Panel Connector (JP4/JP5) Header JP4 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 JP5 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 (USB3/USB4): Pin Assignments (USB2): 1=GND 1=VCC 2 4 6 8 10 2=GND 2=VCC...

  • Page 17: Spdif-In/Out Connector (Cn3)

    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. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26...

  • Page 18: Shuttle Versatile Front-Panel Display (Vfd) Introduction

    < 1.6 Shuttle Versatile Front-panel Display (VFD) Introduction The VFD panel included in this XPC is designed to serve as an alternative display for enhanced multimedia enjoyment. As such, the VPD panel can display; music track info, time, track time, DVD info, DVD play length, TV channel, radio stations, picture information and much more.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Remove The Rack

    < 2.1.2 Remove the Rack 1. Unfasten the rack mount screws. 2. Remove the rack. Rack...

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23: 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 24 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.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Ddr2 Installation

    4. Fasten the Smart Fan to the chassis with the four thumbscrews. < 2.3 DDR2 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 27 Install a DDR2 module in DIMM1/DIMM2. 1. Unlock the DIMM latch. 2. Align the DDR2 module's cutout with the DIMM slot notch. Slide the DDR2 module into the DIMM slot. Cutout Notch Latch Latch Check that the latches are closed, and the DDR2 module is firmly installed.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Install The Rack

    4. Loosen the purse lock and separate the 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 30 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 31: 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. You can use this cable to install 2nd HDD. Serial ATA Cable <...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Driver And Software Installation

    Install Utility - Install Acrobat Reader, WinFlash Utility. Manual - SD36G5M user's guide and RAID manual in PDF format. Link to Shuttle Homepage - Link to shuttle website homepage. Browse this CD - Allows you to see contents of this CD.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Appendix

    Appendix BIOS Settings The SD36G5M 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 retains 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 41: 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 Bios Write Protect This item allows you to enable or disable the Bios Write Protect. If you want to flash BIOS, you must set it [Disabled]. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
  • Page 49 sequence selected in these items. Ø The Choice: LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,USB-CDROM, LAN, Disabled or Floppy. Boot Other Device If BIOS can't load O.S. from First/Second/Third boot device you select above, BIOS will search other devices and attempt to load O.S.. Ø...
  • Page 50 Security Option Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter setup. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered promptly. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered promptly.
  • Page 51 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 52 als that need to use this area of system memory usually discusses their memory requirements. Ø The Choice: Enabled or Disabled. ** VGA Setting ** PEG/Onchip VGA Control This item allows you to decide to activate whether PEG slot or Onchip VGA first.
  • Page 53 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 54 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 55 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 (Channel 1) Master Serial ATA 2 Master (Channel 2) IDE1 (Channel 0) Master Slave SATA-Only :SATA operates in legacy mode.
  • Page 56 SATA PORT Speed Settings This item allows you to set the SATA PORT Speed. Ø The choice: Disabled, Force GEN I, or Force GEN II. 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.
  • Page 57 allows you to connect your floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy connector. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request ( IRQ ) for the onboard serial port 1 ( COM1 ). Ø...
  • Page 58 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 Function This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI).
  • Page 59 V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Initial display power management signaling. Ø...
  • Page 60 Quick Resume Technology This item allows you to set the Quick Resume Technology. Ø The choice: Disabled or Enabled. Wake-Up by PCI card This item allows you to set the Wake-Up by PCI card. Ø The choice: Enabled or Disabled. Power On by Ring This item determine the system will resume by activating of modem ring.
  • Page 61 counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive, serial ports, or the parallel port. Ø The choice: Disabled or Enabled. PCI PIRQ [A-D] # When this item is disabled, any PCI device set as the Master will not power on the system.
  • Page 62 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 63 IRQ Resources When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. IRQ3/4/5/7/10/11/12/14/15 assigned This item allows you to determine the IRQ assigned to the ISA bus and is not available to any PCI slot. Legacy ISA for devices is compliant with the original PC AT bus specification;...
  • Page 64 PC Health Status Advanced CPU Fan Setting Here you can set the CPU Fan Speed. Ø The choice: Smart Fan Mode, Ultra-Low Fan Speed, Low Fan Speed, Mid Fan Speed, Full Fan Speed or Extreme PC Mode. Note : Before manually modifying the CPU fan setting, please make sure fan connectors are plug ged into the correct fan conne- ctor on the mainboard.
  • Page 65 Frequency/Voltage Control 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). It is recommended that you don't change the value from the factory setting unless you install new memory that has a different performance rating than the original DRAMs.
  • Page 66 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 may fail to retain data. High gives faster performance; and Slow gives more stable performance.
  • Page 67 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 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 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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