Umax SH55J2 User Manual

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Product Specification

Ideal Mini-PC for the more demanding
home user

The revolutionary Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 processors based on Socket
1156 with high computing power and relatively low power
consumption are outstandingly suitable for Mini-PCs. With the XPC
Barebone SH55J2, Shuttle's product range now includes a model
for this processor platform. Despite its compact dimensions it still
manages to find space for a PCI-Express slot, DDR3 memory, HDMI
interface, Gigabit LAN, 8-channel audio with S/PDIF out and an
array of interfaces. With an 80-PLUS-certified 300W power supply
and effective Heatpipe cooling system, the SH55J2 keeps cool
under the toughest conditions.

Feature Highlight

J2 chassis

CPU

• Black J2 chassis with aluminum cover

• Bays: 1x 5.25“ external, 2x 3.5“ internal

• Supports Socket 1156 Desktop CPUs

• Supports Core i3 / i5 / i7-8xx (TDP ≤ 95W)

• Shuttle I.C.E. Heat-pipe cooling system

arebone

SH55J2

Slots

Chipset

Integrated

Graphics

Memory

Drive

connectors

Other

connectors

Power supply

• 1x PCI-Express x16 (v2.0), 1x PCI
Supports dualslot graphics cards

• Intel H55 Express PCH

• Integrated Intel HD graphics in

combination with Intel Core i3/i5 processor

• Supports DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.1

• Output: VGA and HDMI (HDCP, 1080p)

• Supports 4x DDR3-1066/1333

• Up to 16 GBytes total size

• 4x SATA (internal)

• 1x External SATA (front)

• 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)

• 7.1-ch HD-audio, SPDIF output

• GigaBit LAN

• USB 2.0 (2x front, 4x rear, 4x onboard)

One front USB port is shared with eSATA

• 300 Watt mini power supply (80 PLUS)

• 6 pin graphics card power connector

Application

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Note: optical drive sold separately.
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Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 – Special Product Features

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7.1 HD-Audio

19 cm

Product Specification

The new J-Chassis: a clean and modern look

Shuttle has always placed great emphasis on the interior and exterior
aesthetics of the XPC, with the belief that a good blend of style and
form factor allows the XPC to be attractive, versatile, and work well in
almost any environment - whether the living room, bedroom, or office.
With the new J Series, Shuttle retains its trademark appearance and
adds a clean, modern look to the front of the XPC. The new J Series will
also be the first to bear the new XPC logo, featuring a striking "X" mark
to signify the evolution of the XPC product line.

Small, but easy to install

Shuttle's XPCs offer the power of a desktop PC in a form factor one­third the size while using standard desktop components. Shuttle kept
the concept of "future proofing" in mind when it designed the new J
Series. The meticulously designed layout features an interior cable
management system with pre-installed cables that are routed and tied
down at factory to reduce clutter, increase airflow, and ease
component installation. Shuttle has developed the ease of installation
to an Art of Perfection.

Supports the Intel 32nm Clarkdale Processor

"Clarkdale" is the codename for Intel's dual-core processors derived
from the Nehalem/Westmere architecture. The processor package
contains two dies, the actual 32 nm processor with the I/O connections
and the 45 nm graphics controller with the memory interface. This
means, that the platform's northbridge component was relocated to
the CPU package. Thanks to Hyper-Threading the Dual Core versions
i3-5xx and i5-6xx shows four threads in the Task Manager. Core i5/i7
CPU’s feature the ability to Turbo Boost two multiplier levels above their
rated speed in certain scenarios. The Core i5-7xx and i7-8xx processor
(45nm Lynnfield, without graphics core) is also supported. Please refer
to the support list for detailed processor support information.

Single-Chip Chipset: Intel H55 Express

The design of the new Core i3/i5 processors will eliminate the need for
the traditional Northbridge found on previous generation of
mainboards. Thus, the Shuttle SH55J2 sports Intel's H55 Express Platform
Controller Hub (PCH) from the Intel 5-Series "Ibexpeak" family, which
will integrate the hard drive controller, network controllers, monitor
physical interfaces, PCI controller and other input/output
functionalities.
Note: Integrated graphics is supported by Intel Pentium, Core i3-5xx
and Core-i5-6xx processors.

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Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5
25337 Elmshorn | Germany

Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Product Specification

Integrated Cooling Engine (I.C.E.)

Shuttle's XPCs offer the power of a desktop PC in a form factor one­third the size. In order to ensure proper airflow inside a smaller unit,
more advanced cooling technologies have been developed and
implemented in the Shuttle XPC. Shuttle's industry-leading I.C.E.
heatpipe technology delivers efficient cooling and is exceptionally
quiet.

What does Barebone mean?

The Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 consists of a stylish case with pre­installed mainboard, power supply unit (PSU) and cables. Despite its
small form factor it offers outstanding connectivity, functionality and
performance. For a complete PC system you still need a few
components. The XPC is completely customizable, users can pick the
processor, memory, storage and expansion options that fit their needs.
Sometimes a discrete graphics card is needed.

PCI-Express V2.0 for high-performance graphics cards

The Shuttle XPC Barebone SH55J2 is equipped with one PCI-Express x16
Version 2.0 slot delivering a bandwidth of up to 16GB/s, twice the
speed of PCI-E 1.0, thus providing plenty of potential for the newest
graphics cards. It is downward compatible, allowing use for most of the
present graphics cards as well.

Supports Dual-Slot Graphics Cards

Despite the small housing, the SH55J2 is capable of running dual-slot
(double-width) PCI Express graphics cards. Please refer to the support
list for detailed support information. Note, that the integrated graphics
will be disabled, while using a discrete graphics card.

Supports one optical drive and two hard disks

Furthermore, users can install one optical drive and up to two hard
disks into the SH55J2. But what about heat? Many of the clever design
elements of the XPC get little attention. For example, the drive rack
built into the SH55J2 leaves space between the hard disks to improve
air flow. Intelligently-engineered airflow mechanics channels cool air
to where it's needed most - protecting components and providing
optimal performance.

Built-in Intel® HD Graphics Engine

The Intel Pentium, Core i3-5xx and Core-i5-6xx processors with Socket
1156 integrate the Intel® HD Graphics engine which supports full
1080p high-definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies.
This powerful video engine provides users with a rich, new media
experience to deliver smooth HD playback without the need for add-in
video cards or decoders. It features Intel® Clear Video Technology, a
combination of video processing hardware and software technologies
designed to enhance the visual experience. In addition to video, the
optimized 3D graphics engine supports DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0

©2006 by Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH (Germany). All Informationsubject to change without notice. Pictures for illustration puposes only.

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Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH

Fritz-Strassmann-Str. 5
25337 Elmshorn | Germany

Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]