Transcend TS-ABD4 Series, TS-ABD4/N, TS-ABD4/R, TS-ABD4/NR User Manual
TS-ABD4 Family
USER’S MANUAL
Pentium® 4 P
rocessor
TS-ABD4
TS-ABD4 Motherboard
Supporting Pentium 4 (Socket 478PIN) Series Processor
400 MHz Front Side Bus
Intel® 845 Chipset
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Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: October 2001
Copyright © 2000 Transcend Information, Inc.
ezBIOS—Motherboard Shield and Upgrade
Utility
ezBIOS—One Click is All it T akes!
Transcend is proud to inform you that your new motherboard comes with ezBIOS from T ranscend.
This BIOS updating program developed by Transcend will make BIOS updating easy, and
enhance the security and stability of systems built with your Transcend motherboard.
ezBIOS Features:
• Anti-Virus BIOS Protection – Transcend’ s motherboards come with a new hardware
monitoring function that can prevent any unauthorized BIOS updating caused by
viruses. Only ezBIOS, the BIOS updating program developed by Transcend, can
update a Transcend motherboard.
• BIOS Updating Confidence – Beyond preventing viruses, ezBIOS allows BIOS
updating with confidence. In the past, any failure or incorrect operation during BIOS
updating could crash the whole system. Normally the user wouldn’t have the capability
to retrieve and reestablish the system, they could only return the computer to the
supplier for costly , time-consuming repairs. With the enhanced security of ezBIOS,
Transcend’s motherboards can completely avoid these problems. No matter what
happens during BIOS updating, the user’s system can still boot from the floppy drive,
allowing the updating command to be executed again.
• One-Click, On-Line BIOS Updating – For users of Windows 95/98, ezBIOS allows
you to use Transcend’s innovative on-line updating technology. Just one click can
detect the BIOS version of your system, download the latest version, and execute all
the updating commands automatically from the Internet. Restarting the computer
completes the BIOS updating. This feature should be very handy for users who need
to update BIOS repeatedly, especially MIS staff. The on-line updating program is
included on the drivers CD-ROM included in the box with your motherboard. Following
the step-by-step instructions, you can easily update or backup your BIOS. (If you
have a different OS, see “Chapter 4 BIOS Upgrade” for your BIOS updating
procedure.)
• Linear Overclocking – ezBIOS also provides a linear overclocking function. Users
can fine-tune the Front Side Bus (FSB) by increasing or reducing it by as little as
1.0MHz to find the optimum FSB setting for the system. (For details see “Frequency/
V oltage Control” in Chapter 3.) Should the FSB be set too high, the system can be
returned to the default setting by pressing the “INS” key.
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T able of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Essential Handling Precautions ....................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................3
1.3 Specifications and Features .........................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 HARDW ARE INSTALLA TION 5
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ABD4 Motherboard ............................................................................5
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABD4 Motherboard ...............................................................6
2.3 100/133 MHz System Configuration .............................................................................7
2.4 Using Jumper JP3 to Clear CMOS...............................................................................7
2.5 RAID Function ..............................................................................................................8
2.6 HD LED Jumper ...........................................................................................................8
2.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors ............................................................................9
2.8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector......................................................................................10
2.9 Fan Power Connectors ..............................................................................................1 1
2.10 Memory Configuration................................................................................................12
2.11 Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................13
2.12 Wake-on-LAN Connector ...........................................................................................15
2.13 Power Connectors .....................................................................................................16
2.14 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector ...............................................................17
2.15 Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................................................17
2.16 Internal USB Port Connector......................................................................................18
2.17 External Back Panel I/O Ports ...................................................................................19
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 20
3.1 BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................20
3.2 The Main Menu ................................................................................................. 20
3.3 Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................22
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................. 25
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 28
3.6 Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................... 30
3.7 Power Management Setup................................................................................ 34
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ............................................................................ 38
3.9 PC Health Status...............................................................................................39
3.10 Frequency/V oltage Control................................................................................ 40
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................... 42
3.12 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................... 42
3.13 Supervisor Password........................................................................................43
3.14 User Password .................................................................................................44
3.15 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................................................. 44
3.16 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 46
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version ............................................. 46
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site........................................46
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS......................................................... 47
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Essential Handling Precautions
IMPORT ANT . Read this page before unpacking your motherboard!
••
• Power Supply
••
Be careful! Always ensure that the computer is disconnected from the power supply
when working on the motherboard and its components.
• Static Electricity
Static electricity may cause damage to the delicate integrated circuit chips on your
motherboard. Before handling the motherboard outside of its protective packaging,
ensure that there is no static electrical charge in your body. A static discharge
sufficiently strong enough to damage computer components is not perceptible by a
human. To avoid this risk, please observe these simple precautions while handling
the motherboard and other computer components:
1. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a natural earth ground.
2. Touch a grounded or anti-static surface, or a metal fixture such as a pipe or the
chassis of your system, before touching the motherboard.
3. When you have removed the motherboard from its anti-static packaging, try to
hold it only by the edges, without touching any components.
4. Avoid contacting the components on add-on cards, motherboards, and modules
with the gold-colored connectors which plug into the expansion slots.
5. It is safest to handle system components only by their mounting brackets.
6. Keep components which are not connected to the system in the anti-static packaging
whenever possible.
These precautions help to reduce the risk of static build-up and ensure any static discharge
is harmless to your equipment.
INTRODUCTION 2
••
• AGP Card Use
••
If you are using this motherboard as a DIY (do-it-yourself) system upgrade, and you
intend to transfer and use an older AGP card with this motherboard, please make
sure your AGP card is 1.5V and supports the AGP2.0 standard. Intel has designed
and manufactured the Intel 845 chipset's north bridge to only support 1.5V AGP
cards. This chipset does not support older, 3.3V AGP cards. Use of a 3.3V AGP
card in the AGP slot will damage the motherboard. If this motherboard is part of a
completely new system, it is your system vendor's responsibility to be sure that the
AGP card provided with the system is compatible with the Intel 845 chipset. If you
are performing a DIY system upgrade and don't know the detailed specifications of
your AGP card, please contact your AGP vendor or Transcend's Motherboard Tech
Support.
(http://www.transcend.com.tw/english/index.htm)
••
• Battery Replacement
••
The battery which holds the system settings memory (CMOS RAM) on your
motherboard should not require replacement for at least five years, and probably
much longer . In picture 2.2, it is located towards the lower edge of the motherboard.
Incorrect computer time and/or loss of time may indicate a weak motherboard battery .
Please replace your battery only with the same type, or a similar type recommended
by the battery manufacturer. If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of
a short circuit or explosion. Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and local environmental regulations.
••
• Electric Screwdrivers
••
To reduce the risk of damage to the motherboard due to excessive torque, avoid
setting electric screwdrivers above 7.5 kg/cm.
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1.2 Package Contents
This motherboard package should contain the following items. Please check them as soon as
you unpack. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
• TS-ABD4 Motherboard(TS-ABD4,TS-ABD4/N,TS-ABD4/R,TS-ABD4/NR)
• 1 x CD-ROM
• 1 X FDD cable
• User’s Manual
• Ultra DMA 66/100 cable x 1
1.3 Specifications and Features
••
• CPU
••
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− Supports Intel® Pentium 4 Socket 478pin CPU
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• Chipset
••
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− Intel® 845(MCH); FSB: 400MHz
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• •
• DRAM Memory
• •
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− Supports 133MHz Synchronous DRAM
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− 3 x 168-pin DIMM module sockets onboard
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− 32MB~3GB memory size
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− 64/128/256/512MB/1GB
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− 64 data bits structure only (72 bit with ECC)
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••
• I/O Bus Slot
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− 5 x Master/Slave PCI Bus slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)
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− 1 x CNR (Communication and Networking Riser) slot
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• Award BIOS
−−
− Supports PC99, Plug-and-Play
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− Supports ACPI, APM, DMI, Green Feature
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••
• I/O Functions
••
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− Supports PIO Mode 3, 4, 5 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA/33/66/100
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− Supports 2 high speed UART 16550 COM ports
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− Supports SPP/EPP/ECP LPT port
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INTRODUCTION 4
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− Supports 10/100 Mbps LAN port (TS-ABD4/N,TS-ABD4/NR only)
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− Supports IDE RAID 0,1 Function (TS-ABD4/R,TS-ABD4/NR only)
− −
• Switching Voltage Regulator
− Supports 3 mode/1.44/2.88MB floppy drive
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− Supports PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard
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− Supports IrDA port
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− Supports 4 USB (2 by cable) ports
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− Supports Line-out, Line-in and MIC-in jack
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− Supports Game/MIDI port
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− Intel VRM 9.0 compliant
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• Other Features
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− Supports Transcend ezBIOS
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− Power failure resume
−−
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− FWH (Firmware Hub) supports security manageability
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− PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Wake-Up
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− Supports Wake-on-LAN function
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− Remote Ring Wake-Up
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− Time Wake-Up
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− Board voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V, +/-5.0V, +/-12.0V, VBAT, 5VSB
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− CPU overheat alarm
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− CPU fan auto-off in suspend mode
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• PCB Dimensions
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− ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 24.5 cm x 30.5 cm (9.6 inch x 12 inch)
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INST ALLATION
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ABD4 Family Motherboard
Back panel I/O ports
Game/ MIDI port & Audio Jack
·
(Line-out, Line-in, MIC-in)
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2x Serial ports &Parallel printer port
2 x USB ports
·
1x LAN port(TS-ABD4/N,TS-ABD4/NR only)
PS/2 KB & PS/2 Mouse ports
PS/2 KB & PS/2 Mouse ports
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·
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Pentium 4 Socket 478pin CPU
CPU
POWER-CONNECTORS
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PWR1, PWR2, PWR3
Main Memor
3 x 168-pin SDRAM DIMM
·
·
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Up to 3GB
AC97 CODEC
LPC Super I/O
USB3/4 Connector
WOL Header
Wake on LAN
·
IrDA Header
SYS-FAN
Intel 845 chipset
·
Intel 845(MCH): FSB 400MHz
PCI IDE Connector
Bus Master
Bus Master
·
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PIO Mode 3/4/5
·
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DMA Mode 2
DMA Mode 2
·
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Ultra DMA/33/66/100
·
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Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots
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1 x AGP Pro Slot
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5 x PCI Slots
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1 x CNR Slot
FDD ConnectorFDD Connector
·
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE RAID Connector
RAID 0,1
·
·
·
·
Ultra DMA 33/66/100
(TS-ABD4/R,TS-ABD4/NR only)
FDD Connector
IDE RAID Chi
(TS-ABD4/R,TS-ABD4/NR only)
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABD4 Motherboard
B:Port 2
USB3/4
WOL
PCI Slot5 (PCI5)
CNR
AUX
I/O
PCI Slot4 (PCI4)
PCI Slot3 (PCI3)
IR
CD1
CD2
PCI Slot1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot2 (PCI2)
AC97
Game + Audio
CPU-FAN
Socket 478
T:Port 1
USB
KB MOUSE
SYS_FAN
PANEL
JP2
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RAID
JP10
IDE3
IDE4
JP3
FDC
Battery
ICH2
AGP Pro
JP5
MCH
PW1
DIMM1(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM3(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
IDE2
IDE1
PW2
PWR_FAN
PW3
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2.3. 100/133 MHz System Configuration
The JP5 Jumper allows you to set the FSB (Front Side Bus) to 100/133MHz configuration. When
the Jumper is set to “Auto”, the freqency range depends on your CPU type. When you set the
FSB to 100MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 100MHz to 133MHz.
JP5
Auto
(Default)
Transcend
133MHz
100/133MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
2.4 Using Jumper JP3 to clear CMOS
T o clear the CMOS data, you should turn of f your computer’s power and put Jumper JP3 in the
position as shown below.
JP3
NORMAL
Transcend
Clear CMOS
Clear COMS Jumper
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
2.5. RAID Function(JP10)
TS-ABD4/R and TS-ABD4/NR comes with on-board Promise IDE RAID controller, featuring
additional 2 ATA 100 channels or RAID(Redundant Array of Independent Disks) JP10 is for
ATA100 or RAID mode selection.
JP10
ATA-100
Transcend
RAID
Promise Function
2.6 HD LED Jumper( JP2)
This jumper is for HDD LED mode selection.You can limit the LED signal indicates only integrated ICH2 ATA controller,or both ICH2 and on-board IDE RAID controller.
JP2
12
Transcend
34
ICH2 IDE only
Both ICH2 and
IDE RAID
HD LED Jumper
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2.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
The standard configuration of the TS-ABD4 motherboard supports two 40-pin IDE connectors
marked as IDE1 (primary channel) and IDE2 (secondary channel). Each channel supports two
IDE devices for a total of four devices. However , the TS-ABD4/R and TS-ABD4/NR is the TSABD4 configured with the optional IDE RAID controller and an additional two IDE connectors
(IDE3/primary and IDE4/secondary). These two channels support up to four more IDE devices,
if the RAID function is not selected. See Sections 2.5 for details on using the IDE RAID
function. Connect the main HDD, if you are using more than one, to the “Master” connector (at
the end of the cable) and connect it to IDE1 (or IDE3 if using RAID function) (see important note
below). If your HDD supports Ultra DMA/66/100, the 80-wire cable must be use, or the HDD
won’t be able to reach this speed.
If you intend to operate two IDE devices from the same channel, one device must be set to
“Master” mode, the other to “Slave” mode. A HDD, CD ROM or other IDE device can have
either setting depending on the device’s jumper . Refer to the device’s manual for more information.
NOTE: The connectors must be attached to the IDE channels in the correct di-
rection. Make sure that the red stripe on one edge of the ribbon cable
(this may be faint and could also be a dotted line) is nearest to PIN1 (on
the left for IDE1 and IDE 2 and at the top for IDE3 and IDE4 as the
motherboard is shown in the picture below).
IDE
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PIN1
PIN1
Secondary IDE Connector
IDE2
IDE1
Primary IDE Connector
IDE Connectors
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10
IDE RAID Connectors
IDE3 IDE4
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PIN1
IDE Connectors
2.8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
This connector supports up to two floppy disk drives (FDDs). A FDD ribbon cable is provided
in your motherboard package. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the plug(s)
at the other end to the FDD(s). Remember, the red stripe on the edge of the ribbon cable must
be the nearest to PIN1 or your connection won’t work.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Transcend
PIN1
FDC
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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2.9 Fan Power Connectors
There are three fan power connectors on the motherboard: CPU-FAN, POWER-FAN, and
SYSTEM-F AN. Each connector provides +12V power. The cables can only be attached the
correct way . If you try to put them in the wrong way, they won’t fit. These connectors support
cooling fans of 500 mA (6W) or less.
SYSTEM-FAN
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Fan Power Connectors
CPU-FAN
POWER-FAN
FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
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