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CPU-related FAQs
Does my Shuttle product support Kaby Lake processors?
All Shuttle PC products with socket LGA 1151 are prepared to support the 7th generation Intel Core processors with 14 nm technology, also called “Kaby Lake”, which Intel released in Q1 2017. However, some steps need to be done before the PC can boot with this kind of processors.
- Please enter the BIOS setup program to check your current BIOS version.
- If the BIOS needs to be updated, then please download the latest BIOS driver from http://global.shuttle.com/download/download. The BIOS Update need to be done with a compatible 6nd generation Intel Core processor (14 nm technology, LGA 1151 socket, called “Skylake”).
| Product Name | Type | Chipset | Ready for Kaby Lake? | BIOS version (at least) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH110 | XPC slim | H110 | ✔ | Version DH110000.200 or later |
| DH110SE | H110 | ✔ | Version DH110100.200 or later | |
| DH170 | H170 | ✔ | Version DH170000.206 or later | |
| DQ170 | Q170 | ✔ | Version DQ170000.203 or later | |
| XH110/XH110V | H110 | ✔ | Version XH110V00.200 or later | |
| XH170V | H170 | ✔ | Version XH170V00.200 or later | |
| SH110R4 | XPC cube | H110 | ✔ | Version SH110000.200 or later |
| SH170R6 | H170 | ✔ | Version SH170000.202 or later | |
| SZ170R8 | Z170 | ✔ | Version SZ170000.202 or later | |
| SZ170R8V2 | Z170 | ✔ | Version SZ170000.205 or later |
Does my Shuttle product support Ivy Bridge processors?
Most Shuttle PC products with socket LGA 1155 are prepared to support the 3rd generation Intel Core processors with 22 nm technology, also called “Ivy Bridge”, which Intel released in May 2012. However, some steps need to be done before the PC can boot with this kind of processors.
- Please check the below compatibility list, if your Shuttle XPC is prepared to support Ivy Bridge processors.
- Please enter the BIOS setup program to check your current BIOS version.
- If the BIOS needs to be updated, then please download the latest BIOS and graphics driver from http://global.shuttle.com/download/download. The BIOS Update need to be done with a compatible 2nd generation Intel Core processor (32 nm technology, LGA 1155 socket, called “Sandy Bridge”).
| Product Name | Type | Chipset | Ready for Ivy Bridge? | BIOS version (at least) | Graphics driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XH61 | XPC slim | H61 | ✘ | - | - |
| SH61R4 | XPC cube | ✔ | SH61R000.201 | Update required | |
| SH67H3, SH67H7 (Version 1) | H67 | ✘ | - | - | |
| SH67H3, SH67H7 (Version 2) | ✔ | SH67H000.201 | Update required | ||
| SZ68R5 | Z68 | ✔ | SH68R000.201 | Update required | |
| SZ77R5 | Z77 | ✔ | SZ77R000.108 | - |
General 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.