Shuttle Mini PC with heatpipe cooling
for LGA1151 "Skylake" processors
The Shuttle XPC Barebone SH170R6 packs the 6th Generation of Intel
Core desktop processors for LGA1151 socket into an elegant, fresh
case design. The aluminium case cover with a black-brushed surface
has a volume of 14 litre which is just a third of the volume of a
standard Midi tower. Despite its small dimensions, it is brimming with
features. Set up a top-performer with the latest LGA1151 "Skylake"
processor, a dual-slot PCI Express graphics card, M.2-SSD, two 6 TB
hard disks in RAID mode and 32 GB of DDR4 memory, plus Blu-ray
drive. However, also cost-effective configurations without dedicated
graphics cards are possible, since Intel's Skylake generation offers an
amazing inbuilt CPU and graphics performance with low energy
consumption.
Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 – Product Features
The R6 chassis design: a clean and modern look
R6 is Shuttle’s chassis design for the high-end series XPCs. Shuttle has
always placed great emphasis on the interior and exterior aesthetics of
the XPC cubes with the belief that a good blend of style and form
factor will enable it to be attractive, versatile, and work well in almost
any environment. The case cover is made of aluminium, while the
drives and front panel connectors are elegantly hidden by drive doors
for superior style and visual appeal.
Small, but easy to install
Shuttle XPC cubes offer the performance of a desktop PC at a third of
the size while using standard desktop components. Shuttle keeps the
concept of being "futureproof" in mind when designing the new R6
chassis. The meticulously designed internal layout already comes with
cables fitted to reduce clutter, increase airflow and make the
installation of components easy.
What is a Barebone?
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 consists of a stylish case with
pre-installed mainboard, power supply unit (PSU) and cables. Despite
its small form factor, it offers outstanding connectivity, functionality
and performance. For a full PC system, a processor, memory, mass
storage and operating system need to be added. Shuttle XPC cube
Barebones are completely customisable meaning users can pick
certain components on their own to ideally match their individual
needs.
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Supports Intel 14nm Skylake Processors
Skylake is the codename for Intel's 6th Generation of Intel Core
Processors introduced in 2015 along with the 100-Series chipsets. The
Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports the desktop version with
socket LGA1151, while the previous generation (code name “Haswell”,
LGA1150) is not compatible.
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Integrated Cooling Engine (I.C.E.)
Shuttle XPC cubes offer the performance of a desktop PC at a third of
the size. In order to ensure proper airflow inside such a small case,
more advanced cooling technologies have been developed and
implemented. Shuttle's industry-leading I.C.E. heatpipe technology
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delivers efficient cooling and is exceptionally quiet.
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 sports Intel's H170 Platform
Controller Hub (PCH) which is part of the 100 Series "Sunrise Point"
chipset. The H170 chipset consists of a single chip and integrates the
hard drive controller, network controller, firmware interface, PCIe links,
USB and other connectors.
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The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports up to 64 GB of DDR42133 memory which is ideal for workstations powered by 64-bit
operating systems, so users take full advantage of high-performance
configurations. Compatible memory comes in 288-pin DIMM modules
at 1.2V operating voltage, while the predecessor is 244-pin at 1.5V
operating voltage. ForDDR3L it is 1.35V.
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Two Mini-Slots: Mini PCI-Express and M.2
The Half-Size Mini-PCI-Express slot is intended for Wireless LAN adapter
cards (e.g. the Shuttle Accessory WLN-C) as shown in the picture on the
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The M.2 slot (type 2280) is fully-equipped with 4X PCI-Express v3.0 lanes
and SATA 3.0 interfaces. Modern M.2 SSDs with PCI Express interface
(PCIe) provide a significant higher bandwith compared to the usual
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SATA standard. Type 2280 means it supports the usual M.2 cards with a
width of 22mm and a length of 80mm, but also 2242 and 2260
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standard cards are supported.
80 PLUS BRONZE certified 300W Power Supply
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 is equipped with a rockstable built-in 300W power supply which was tested with the latest
graphics cards and powerful Core i3/i5/i7 processors. Its 80 Plus Bronze
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logo indicates that it provides more than 82/85/82% of energy
efficiency at 20/50/100% of rated load. This means a reduction of
energy consumption while increasing the computer’s reliability.
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8x USB 3.0
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 sports eight USB 3.0 ports (2x
front, 6x rear) besides two USB 2.0 ports. USB 3.0 achieves a maximum
data transfer rate of up to 5.0Gbps (640MBytes/sec) which is ten times
faster than USB 2.0. USB 3.0 is fully downward compatible to USB 2.0.
The USB port on the outter right of the front panel (marked with a flash
symbol) does not only serve as a normal USB port, it can also be used
as a fast-charge port for your Apple iPhone/iPad. Simply charge as
quickly from your Shuttle XPC cube as from a wall socket. Moreover, it
even charges your Apple device, if your PC is turned off. By supporting
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to traditional USB ports.
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Intel Rapid Storage Technology – RAID support
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology offers new levels of protection,
performance and expandability for desktop platforms. No matter if one
or multiple hard drives are used, users take advantage of enhanced
performance and lower power consumption. Valuable digital memories
are protected from hard drive failures, if the system is configured in
any of these three fault-tolerant RAID configurations: RAID 1, RAID 5,
and RAID 10. By seamlessly storing copies of data on one or more
additional hard drives, any hard drive may fail without loss of data or
system downtime. Once the defective drive is removed and a
replacement hard drive is installed, data security is guaranteed again.
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Solid Capacitor
Electrolytic Capacitor
Supports one optical drive and two hard disks
Users can install one optical drive and up to two hard disks (or SSDs)
into the XPC cube Barebone SH170R6. But how about heat? The
solution is right here - the drive rack built into the SH170R6 leaves
space between the hard disks to improve air flow. Intelligently-
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most - protecting components and providing optimum performance.
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7.1 HD Audio capabilities
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports 7.1 channel audio
via four analog stereo audio ports and via its HDMI and DisplayPort
connectors which combine high bandwidth video with digital audio in
a single port.
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By using all-solid capacitors (except the audio part) Shuttle
mainboards are long-life and provide industry leading stability and
reliability. The average lifespan of one solid capacitor is more than six
times greater than the more common and less expensive electrolytic
capacitors.
Mini-ITX Mainboard Support
Shuttle expands the capabilities of its R chassis by adding support for
Mini-ITX mainboards (17 x 17cm or 6.7 x 6.7 inches). This makes
upgrading or downgrading the mainboard easy without having to
modify the chassis.
Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 – Graphics Features
PCI-Express v3.0 for high-performance graphics cards
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports PCI-Express x16
Version 3.0 combined with the 14nm Intel Skylake processor to deliver
a bandwidth of up to 32 GB/s. So expect plenty of potential for the
newest graphics cards.
Despite the small housing, the Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 is
capable of running dual-slot (double-height) PCI Express graphics
cards. The system provides an additional 6-pin power connector for
power hungry graphics cards. Please refer to the support list for
detailed support information. Shuttle’s Power Supply Calculator helps to
determine whether the power supply should be upgraded to 500W or
not.
(see http://global.shuttle.com/support)
Built-in Intel® HD Graphics Engine
The integrated Intel HD Graphics processor has been moved onto the
same die as the CPU. Some of the graphics features depend on the
processor type. It supports 3D stereoscopic playback, hardware
encoding for H.264 and MPEG-2 video, Blu-ray playback with HDCP, 4K
resolution, DirectX 12, OGL 5.x and OCL 2.x. With all these features, this
GPU is comparable to entry level discrete cards.
Supports 4K Ultra HD at 60Hz
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports one 4K display
running at 3840 x 2160 / 2160p when connected to one of the
barebone’s DisplayPort video outputs. As the successor to the Full HD
standard, Ultra HD delivers a four times higher resolution with a wider
colour space and colour depth. An Intel Core i3 processor or higher
and dual channel memory (2 or 4 modulels) is required for smooth 4K
(2160p) video playback.
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Triple Display with HDMI and 2x DisplayPort
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 features three digital video
outputs: 1x HDMI 1.4 and 2x DisplayPort 1.2. Triple View technology
brings you multiple display support on up to three separate monitors at
Full HD resolution. This helps improve on productivity by allowing for
spreading multiple windows across three monitors while working with
them simultaneously. [6]
Connect even more displays with a discrete graphics card
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports at least five displays
in combination with a discrete PCI-Express graphics card, based on the
Switchable Graphics feature. Expand your Windows desktop across
many monitors, but note it does not support a 2x2 configuration or
clone mode with the monitors connected.
The Shuttle Accessory WLN-C is a wireless LAN kit consisting of a MiniPCIe card, two antennas and appropriate cables. Using this, the Shuttle
XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 can be equipped with a wireless LAN
module according to IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards. Data transfer speeds
of up to 300 MBit/s can be reached and WPA2 with AES encryption is
supported, too.
Optional: Serial RS-232 port (Accessory H-RS232)
Add one serial COM port (RS232) to the back panel. Not found any
longer on today’s consumer PCs, as it has been superseded by USB, it
is still commonly used for applications of industrial automation systems,
scientific analysis and POS systems.
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Two 2.5" drives in one 3.5" bay
The optional Shuttle Accessory PHD3 allows for installation of up to two
63.5mm (2.5") hard drives or SSDs into a larger 89 mm (3.5") drive bay.
This makes for a more flexible configuration in your drive rack.
500 Watt Power Supply (Accessory PC63J)
The optional Shuttle Accessory PC63J is a high-end power supply with a
maximum output wattage of 500W. Thanks to its 80 PLUS Silver
certification for power-efficient devices, this power supply is also
suitable for ENERGY STAR® compliant systems. The power supply
features two additional power connectors for graphics cards (6 and 8pin). An upgrade to the PC63J power supply is required, if the total
wattage of the system under full load exceeds 300 Watt. The maximum
power consumption depending on the components chosen can be
determined using the Shuttle Power-Supply Calculator:
http://global.shuttle.com/support/power.
Drive Bays
Max. Memory 4x 8GB DDR3-1600 4x 16 GB DDR4-2133
Video Output
4K Support
(Ultra HD)
PCI Express
Slots
M.2 Slot -
Mini PCIe Slots
Gigabit LAN Realtek RTL 8111E
Audio
USB
SATA Ports
Power Supply 300W [A] 500W [B] 300W [A]
Front Face
Optional
Accessories
Realtek ALC888S
- Yes - - Yes
HDMI, DVI-I
Dual Display
- -
1x PCIe X16 V3
1x PCIe X1 V2
1x Full-Size (supports one mSATA card 6G)
1x Half-Size (for an optional WLAN module)
7.1-ch, S/PDIF
R6 chassis
Plastic front face
PHD3: 3.5" to 2.5" Adapter, H-RS232: COM-Port, WLN-C / WLN-P: WLAN Adapter, PC63J: 500W Power Supply
LGA1150 / 95W
"Haswell"
1x 5.25“
2x 3.5“
HDMI, DVI-I
Dual Display
1x PCIe X16 V3
1x PCIe X1 V2
Dual
Realtek RTL8111E
7.1-ch, S/PDIF
Realtek ALC888S
4x USB 3.0
6x USB 2.0
4x SATA 6G
1x eSATA 3G
R6 chassis design
Brushed aluminium
HDMI, 2x DisplayPort
Triple Display
HDMI: 2160p/30
DP: 2160p/60
1x PCIe X16 V3
1x PCIe X4 V2
Realtek RTL 8111G Intel i219LM PHY
7.1-ch
Realtek ALC892
R6 chassis
Plastic front face
SH170R6
SH170R6 Plus
LGA1151 / 95W
"Skylake"
1x 5.25“
2x 3.5“
HDMI, 2x DisplayPort
Triple Display
HDMI: 2160p/30
DP: 2160p/60
1x PCIe X16 V3
1x PCIe X4 V3
1x M.2 slot (2280,2260,2242)
supports SATA and PCIe X4
1x Half-Size (for an optional WLAN module)
Realtek ALC892
8x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
4x SATA 6G
1x eSATA 6G
300W [A]
Plus: 500W [B]
R6 chassis
Plastic front
SZ170R8
4x 3.5“
7.1-ch
8x USB 3.0
500W [B]
R8 chassis
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Rear Panel
Power Supply A: 300W - 80+ Bronze, with 6-pin power connector for the graphics card
Power Supply B: 500W - 80+ Silver, with 6-pin and 8-pin power connector for the graphics card
Front panel: glossy plastic with horizontal line textures
Storage bays: 1 x 5.25" (external), 2 x 3.5" (1x internal, 1x external)
Using the optional accessory PHD3 two 2.5" drives
can be installed into one 3.5" bay.
Front doors for I/O ports and storage drives
Kensington Security Slot at the back panel (also called K-Slot
or Kensington lock) as a part of an anti-theft system
Dimensions: 33.2 x 21,6 x 19.8 cm (LWH), 14.2 litre
Weight: 3.5 kg net / 5.0 kg gross
Shuttle "FH170", Shuttle Form Factor
proprietary design for XPC cube Barebone SH170R6
Dimensions: 270 x 195 mm
Chipset: Intel® H170 Chipset (Intel® DH82H170 PCH, code name "Sunrise Point")
Platform Controller Hub (PCH) as Single-Chip-Solution
Solid Capacitors for sensitive areas provide excellent
heat resistance for enhanced system durability
MI BIOS, SPI Interface, 32 MBit Flash-ROM with SPI interface
Supports PnP, ACPI 3.0, Hardware Monitoring
Supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
Supports boot up from external USB flash memory
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Power Supply
Operation
System
Processor
Support
Built-in 300 Watt mini switching power supply (Shuttle PC61J)
AC input voltage: supports 100~240V, 50~60 Hz
80 PLUS® Bronze compliant: the PSU provides at least
82/85/82% of efficiency at 20/50/100% of load.
Active PFC circuit (Power Factor Correction)
ATX main power connectors: 2x10 and 2x2-pin
Graphics power connector: 6-pin
Other connectors: 4x SATA, 2x Molex, 1x Floppy
This system comes without operating system.
It is compatible with Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 and Linux – 64 bit
Note on Windows 7 see [7]
Socket LGA 1151 (H4) supports the sixth generation of
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium and Celeron processors
Maximum supported processor power consumption (TDP) = 95W
Codename "Skylake", 14nm process technology, up to 8 MB of L3 cache
Not compatible with Intel Xeon E3 V5 processors with Socket LGA1151 and processors
with the older Socket LGA 1150.Does not support the unlock-function of Intel K-Series
processors.
The processor integrates PCI-Express, memory controller and the graphics engine on
the same die (performance features depending on processor type)
Please refer to the support list for detailed processor support information at
global.shuttle.com.
Shuttle I.C.E. (Integrated Cooling Engine)
Advanced I.C.E. Heatpipe technology with 3 pipes
Temperature controlled 92 mm fan
SilentX cooling and noise reduction technology with Active Airflow
4 x 288-pin slot
Supports DDR4-2133 memory (PC4-17066) at 1.2V
Supports 2+2 Dual Channel mode
Supports max. 16 GB per DIMM, maximum total size of 64 GB
The features of the integrated Intel HD graphics function
depend on the processor type used.
Supports DirectX 12, OGL 5.x, OCL 2.x
The PC features three digital video outputs [6]:
- HDMI v1.4 (supports 1080p/60 and 2160p/30)
- 2x DisplayPort v1.2 (support 1080p/60 and 2160p/60)
Supports displays with 4K Ultra HD resolution at 3840 x 2160 [3]
Supports three independent Full HD displays with the integrated graphics function
Supports more displays in combination with a discrete graphics card [2]
Supports Blu-ray (BD) playback with HDCP content protection
Supports multi-channel digital audio over the same cable
Maximum shared memory of 512 MB
1x PCI-Express x16 v3.0 slot (PEG, for graphics cards only)
1x PCI-Express x4 v3.0 slot
This XPC supports dual-slot (double-width) graphics cards in this case the second PCI-Express slot will be occupied.
Graphics power connector: 6-pin
The M.2 2280 BM slot provides the following interfaces:
- PCI-Express Gen. 3.0 X4 with up to 32 Gbps Data Transfer Speed
- SATA v3.0 (max. 6 Gbps)
It supports M.2 cards with a width of 22 mm
and a length of 42, 60 or 80 mm (type 2242, 2260, 2280).
Supports M.2 SSDs with SATA or PCI-Express interface
Product Specifications
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Mini-PCIe Slot
7.1 Channel
Audio
Mini-PCIe Half-Size slot with PCIe 2.0 and USB 2.0 interface
supports one optional Wireless Network (WLAN) card
7.1 channel High Definition Audio with Realtek ALC892 codec
Analog: line-out (7.1-ch), line-in, microphone, AUX input (onboard)
Digital Audio via HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
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Intel i219LM PHY connected to the MAC of the processor
Gigabit-LAN
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Supports 10 / 100 / 1.000 MBit/s operation
Supports WAKE ON LAN (WOL)
Supports network boot by Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE)
The mainboard provides six Serial-ATA 3.0 interfaces, max. 6 Gbps supported
4x Serial ATA connector onboard
1x External Serial ATA (eSATA) connector at the back panel
1x M.2 slot onboard for flash memory cards
Supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST, Raid 0/1/5/10, JBOD)
Product Specifications
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Front panel
Connectors
and Buttons
Back Panel
Connectors
Other
Connectors
(onboard)
Microphone input
Headphone output (line-out)
2x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0 (1x fast-charge port with up to 2A) [4]
Power button
Power indicator (blue LED)
Hard disk drive indicator (yellow LED)
HDMI v1.4
2x DisplayPort v1.2 [5]
6x USB 3.0
GigaBit LAN (RJ45)
External Serial ATA (eSATA 6 Gb/s)
7.1-ch Audio line-out (2x rear/front, bass/center, surround/back)
Audio Line-in
Clear CMOS button
Optional: serial port RS-232 (Accessory: H-RS232)
3x perforation for optional WLAN antennas
2x USB 2.0 (2x 5-pin)
1x RS232 (2x 5-pin) for optional accessory H-RS232
2x fan connector (4-pin), one connector is occupied
Low Pin Count header (LPC, 2x 10-pin, 2 mm pitch size)
Occupied front connectors: USB 3.0, USB2.0, audio, power buttons, LEDs
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Accessories
Optional
Accessories
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Spec
Certifications
Compliance
Multi-language XPC Installation Guide (EN, DE, FR, ES, JP, KR, SC, TC)
32/64- bit driver disk
2x Serial ATA cables
AC Power Cord (with protective-earth contacts)
Heatsink Compound
Protector cap for the CPU socket (do not use if heat-pipe or fan is mounted)
Bag with screws
PHD3: 3.5" to 2.5" adapter
H-RS232: Backpanel COM port adapter for RS232 serial interface
WLN-C: Wireless LAN 802.11n module with external antennas
PC63J: 500W power supply, 80 PLUS® Silver
Operating temperature range: 0~35°C
Relative humidity range: 10~90% (non-condensing)
EMI: FCC, CE, BSMI, C-Tick
Safety: ETL, CB, BSMI
Other: RoHS, ErP 2013 Lot 3, Energy Star 5.2
This device is classed as a technical information equipment (ITE) in class B and is
intended for use in living room and office. The CE-mark approves the conformity by the
Conformity
Notes:
[1] Overclocking Warning
Please note there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting the settings in the BIOS or using
third-party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability or even cause damage of the
components and devices of your system. It is done at your own risk and expense. Shuttle cannot be held
responsible for possible damage caused by overclocking.
[2] Supports additional displays in combination with a discrete graphics card
The integrated graphics function already supports three independent displays via its digital video outputs. This PC
can even support more displays in combination with a discrete PCI-Express graphics card. This function is based on
the Switchable Graphics feature introduced with the 2nd Generation of Intel® Core™ processors. To enable this,
please enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the "Delete" key after powering on the PC, then go to the "Advanced"
tab and change the "Initiate Graphics Adapter" setting to "Switchable".
[3] 4K Ultra HD resolution
A 4K-display with Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) should be connected via DisplayPort, as only this port supports a
higher refresh rate of 60Hz. The video playback performance depends on the video format, bitrate and the
processor used. Daily office applications usually won't require the system to run under full load, however for smooth
4K (2160p) video playback requirements are different. An Intel Core i3 processor or higher is required here.
[4] Right Front USB port with Fast-Charge feature
Fast-charge Apple iPhone/iPad devices with up to 2A under Windows (not under Linux).
[5] How to convert DisplayPort to HDMI/DVI
The DisplayPort outputs can be converted to HDMI or DVI by an additional, passive adapter cable. For example:
DELOCK 82590: 1m, DisplayPort (male, 20p) to HDMI-A (male, 19p)
DELOCK 82435: 5m, DisplayPort (male, 20p) to DVI-D (male, 24p)
The integrated graphics automatically detects the connected display and puts out the appropriate electric signal either DisplayPort (without an adapter) or HDMI/DVI (with an adapter).
However, a monitor with a DisplayPort connector cannot be connected to the HDMI port with a simple, passive
adapter.
[6] Three independent displays simultaneously
The Shuttle XPC cube Barebone SH170R6 supports a maximum of two displays with a DVI or HDMI input. A third
digital display, if required, must be connected directly to the DisplayPort output (without an adapter).
[7] Installation of Windows 7
Intel® 100 chipset series has removed their support for the Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) which is the
driver software for the USB 2.0 ports. The new chipset only supports the updated Extensible Host Controller Interface
(xHCI for USB 3.0) which is not supported by the original Windows 7 installation disk. This means, that peripheral
devices connected by USB (like keyboard, mouse and external optical drive) do not work during the Windows 7
Installation. As a solution please add the required USB 3.0 drivers to the Windows 7 installation files - this procedure
is explained in the Shuttle FAQ section at http://global.shuttle.com/support/faqDetail?faqId=2380.