Shuttle AK32A User manual
AK32A
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
Based DDR/SDR Main Board
User's Manual
Shuttle®
AK32A
SocketA
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor
based DDR/SDR Mainboard
Manual Version 1.0
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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-Time DIY System Builder.................................................................6
Experienced DIY User..............................................................................6
System Integrator ....................................................................................6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST ........................................................................................7
2 FEATURES...........................................................................................8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................... 8
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................ 11
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION................................................................ 11
STEP 1 Install the CPU ..........................................................................12
STEP 2 Set Jumpers .............................................................................13
STEP 3 Install SDRAM System Memory................................................13
STEP 4 Install Internal Peripherals in System Case...............................14
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis .......................15
STEP6ConnectFront-panelSwitches/LEDs/Speaker/USB ..................16
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives............................................18
STEP 8 Connect Other Internal Peripherals...........................................19
STEP 9 Connect Power Supply..............................................................19
STEP 10 Install Add-on Cards in Expansion Slots..................................20
STEP 11 Connect External Peripherals to Back-panel ...........................21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up .....................................................23
STEP 13 Install Driver & Software Components ....................................24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................25
JUMPER&CONNECTORGUIDE .........................................................26
Jumpers
Clear CMOS (JP16)...............................................................................29
BIOS Write Protection (JP3)..................................................................30
Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors............................................31
USB1/USB2PortConnectors.................................................................31
LANConnector.......................................................................................31
COM1/2 Connector ................................................................................31
Parallel Port Connector ..........................................................................32
Line-Out .................................................................................................32
Line-In ....................................................................................................32
Mic-In.....................................................................................................32
MIDI/GAME Port....................................................................................32
Front-Panel Connectors
ATX Power On/Off Switch Connector (PWR PT)...................................33
EPMI Connector (EPMI) ........................................................................33
Green LED Connector (GLED) ..............................................................34
HDDLEDConnector(HLED) .................................................................34
PWR LED Connector (PLED).................................................................34
Hardware Reset Connector (RST).........................................................35
Speaker Connector (SPEAK) .................................................................35
Extended four USB Connector Header (JP1/JP5) ..................................36
Internal Peripherals Connectors
Enhanced IDE Ports and Floppy Connectors .........................................37
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Other Connectors
ATX Power Supply Connector (JP6) ......................................................38
Cooling FAN Connectors for CPU FANs (FAN1), AGP (FAN2), SYSTEM
(FAN3), or North Bridge Fan (FAN4) ......................................................39
SIR/CIR Connector (JP2).......................................................................40
Wake-On-LAN Connector (CN1) ............................................................40
AudioConnectorCD_In (CN2) (Black) ...................................................41
AudioConnectorAUX_In(CN3)(White).................................................41
Audio Connector TAD_In (CN4) (Green) ................................................41
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION......................................................42
Install Memory .......................................................................................42
Upgrade Memory ...................................................................................42
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY .........................................................................43
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ..........................................................................43
4.2 Install VIA 4 in 1 Driver.............................................................................44
4.3 Install Audio Device Software..................................................................45
4.4 View the User's Manual ...........................................................................46
5 BIOS SETUP ......................................................................................47
5.1 ENTER THE BIOS ......................................................................................47
5.2 THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................48
STANDARD CMOSFEATURES.................................................................50
ADVANCEDBIOSFEATURES...................................................................54
ADVANCED CHIPSETFEATURES ............................................................58
INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS ...................................................................62
POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP...............................................................66
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PNP/PCICONFIGURATION.......................................................................70
PCHEALTHSTATUS .................................................................................72
FREQUENCY/VOLTAGECONTROL .........................................................74
LOADFAIL-SAFEDEFAULTS....................................................................75
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS..................................................................75
SETSUPERVISORPASSWORD...............................................................76
SETUSERPASSWORD............................................................................76
SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................77
EXITWITHOUTSAVING ...........................................................................77
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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look ...................................................... Page 25
Software Utility >> How to Install......................................................... Page 43
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure ........................................................ Page 56
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 ha e designed the Chapter 3 HardwareChapter 3 Hardware
Chapter 3 HardwareChapter 3 Hardware
Chapter 3 Hardware
InstallationInstallation
InstallationInstallation
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 AK32A
mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle AK32A mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle AK32A mainboard is just easy. Bundled with
an array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated AK32A mainboard pro-
ides you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system.
Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings3.2 Jumper Settings
3.2 Jumper Settings3.2 Jumper Settings
3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Software UtilityChapter 4 Software Utility
Chapter 4 Software UtilityChapter 4 Software Utility
Chapter 4 Software Utility to
find out how to get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOSChapter 5 BIOS
Chapter 5 BIOSChapter 5 BIOS
Chapter 5 BIOS
SetupSetup
SetupSetup
Setup also contains the rele ant information on how to tune up your system to
achie e higher performance.
System Integrator
You ha e wisely chosen Shuttle AK32A to construct your system. Shuttle
AK32A incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the KT266A chipset
from VIA. It integrates the most ad anced functions you can find to date in a
compact ATX board. Refer to sections 3.2 Jumper Settings3.2 Jumper Settings
3.2 Jumper Settings3.2 Jumper Settings
3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Software UtilitySoftware Utility
Software UtilitySoftware Utility
Software Utility for an in-depth iew of system construction.
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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with your AK32A mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
One piece of Shuttle AK32A Mainboard
One piece of ATA100/66/33100/66/33
100/66/33100/66/33
100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
One piece of twin ports USB Cable (optional)(optional)
(optional)(optional)
(optional)
AK32A User's Manual
One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
AK32A user's manual on PDF format
VIA 4-IN-1 dri er
VIA Audio dri er
Award Flashing Utility
KB1
USB1
SYSTEM_FAN
IDE2
CPU_FAN
IDE1
FDD
WOL
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
IR
USB3USB2
Panas onic
CR2 032
3V
JAPAN1
MC
VT8 366
0102C D T AI WAN
12c0 00600
MC
VT8 233
0039C D T AI WAN
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CN2
CN3
CN4
TAD/IO
CD-IN
AUX
AGP1
JP7
1RST
PLED
+
SPEAK
1
1
1
10 10
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
JP16
JP2
JP5
JP4
JP3
FAN3
FAN2
FAN1
FAN4
FDD1
IDE2
IDE1
GLED
+ -+ -EPMIPWRPT
1
1
1
AWARD
PCI/PNP686
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JP6
SO CKET462
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AK32A mainboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high
performance 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. XP2000+...
AMD Duron Processor 600 ~ 850+ MHz. Morgan1200+...
Chipset
Features VIA KT266A, VT8366A/VT8233 Chipset.
VT8366A, Integrated high performance SDRAM and DDR DRAM controller.
Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configuration FSB (The FSB speed is software configurable from 100MHz
to 166MHz by 1MHz stepby 1MHz step
by 1MHz stepby 1MHz step
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
Two 184-pin184-pin
184-pin184-pin
184-pin DIMMDIMM
DIMMDIMM
DIMM slots to support up to 2GB of PC1600 or PC2100
compliant DDRDDR
DDRDDR
DDR SDRAM module.
or two 168-pin168-pin
168-pin168-pin
168-pin DIMMDIMM
DIMMDIMM
DIMM slots to support up to 2GB of PC100 or PC133
compliant SDRSDR
SDRSDR
SDR SDRAM module.
PCI Expansion Slots
Pro ides fi e 32-bit PCI slots.
AGP Expansion Slot
Pro ides one 32-bit AGP slot which supports up to 4X AGP de ice.
I/O Interface
Pro ides a ariety of I/O interfaces:
1*Floppy interface for 3.5-inch FDD with 720KB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB
2 FEATURES
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