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USER’S MANUAL
AMD Duron/Athlon Motherboard
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TS-AKT4 Family
TS-AKT4 Family Motherboard
Supporting AMD Duron/Athlon Socket A CPU
200 MHz Front Side Bus Frequency
AGP 4X
VIA® KT133 Family Chipset
Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of this great value motherboard with its range of special
features and innovative onboard functions, built around the advanced architecture of the new
VIA® KT133 Family Chipset. More details will follow later in this manual.
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information about this and many other quality Transcend products.
Your User’s Manual
This User’s Manual is designed to help end users and system manufacturers to setup and install
the motherboard. All of the information within has been carefully checked for accuracy . However,
Transcend Information, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “T ranscend”) bears no responsibility or
liability for any errors or inaccuracies which this manual may contain. This includes references to
products and software. In addition, the information and specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Manual Version: 2.1
Release Date: April, 2001
Copyright © 2001 Transcend Information, Inc.
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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 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup.....................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents........................................................................................................3
1.4 Specifications and Features .........................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 HARDW ARE INSTALLATION 5
2.1 Layout of Transcend TS-AKT4 Family Motherboard ....................................................5
2.2 CPU Installation............................................................................................................6
2.3 100/133 MHz System Configuration .............................................................................8
2.4 Enable CPU Frequency Ratio Setting...........................................................................9
2.5 CPU Frequency Ratio Setting ......................................................................................9
2.6 Memory Configuration................................................................................................10
2.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors ..........................................................................1 1
2.8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector......................................................................................12
2.9 Fan Power Connectors ..............................................................................................12
2.10 Wake-on-LAN Connector ...........................................................................................13
2.11 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector ...............................................................13
2.12 Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................14
2.13 Power Connector .......................................................................................................15
2.14 External Back Panel I/O Ports ...................................................................................16
2.15 Using Jumper JP5 to Clear CMOS.............................................................................17
2.16 Onboard Audio CODEC Setting .................................................................................18
2.17 Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................................................19
2.18 Internal USB Port Connector......................................................................................20
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CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 21
3.1 BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................21
3.2 The Main Menu .................................................................................................21
3.3 Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................23
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................................. 26
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 29
3.6 Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................... 33
3.7 Power Management Setup................................................................................ 37
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ............................................................................ 42
3.9 PC Health Status...............................................................................................44
3.10 Frequency/V oltage Control................................................................................ 44
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................... 45
3.12 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................... 46
3.13 Supervisor Password........................................................................................47
3.14 User Password .................................................................................................48
3.15 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................................................. 49
3.16 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................... 49
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 50
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and V ersion .............................................50
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site........................................50
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS.........................................................51
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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. On the motherboard are 2
LEDs. One is green and indicates that the power connector is attached and the
system is in Standby , with 5V of power active to the motherboard. The other is red
and indicates that the system is fully active and powered. Serious damage could
occur if you remove or install any components when the green LED is lit; while
additionally, you could experience a nasty shock if you touch anything inside the
case when the red LED is lit.
• 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 electric charge in your body . A static discharge strong
enough to damage computer components is not perceptible by a human. Observe
these 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. Handle system components only by their mounting brackets.
6. Keep components which are not connected to the system in their anti-static
packaging whenever possible.
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••
• 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.
1.2 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup
It is advisable to have all of these items of hardware available before you unpack your motherboard
from its anti-static packaging and start building your system.
••
• Computer Case and Chassis with Appropriate Power Supply (300W Recommended)
••
••
• Monitor
••
••
• Socket A Central Processing Unit (CPU)
••
••
• DIMM Memory Module(s)
••
••
• PS/2 or USB Keyboard
••
••
• PS/2 or USB Mouse
••
••
• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
••
••
• Floppy Disk Drive (FDD)
••
••
• CD-ROM Drive
••
••
• External Peripherals (Optional): Printer, Speakers, Plotter, Modem
••
••
• Internal Peripherals (Optional): Modem, LAN Card
••
• 1 x FDD Cable
• 1 x Ultra DMA/66 cable
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1.3 Package Contents
This motherboard package should contain the following items. Please check them as soon as
you unpack the box. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
• TS-AKT4 Family Motherboard
• 1 x CD-ROM
• User’s Manual
• 1 x External USB Connector
1.4 Specifications and Features
••
• CPU
••
− Supports AMD Duron/Athlon 550MHz~1G+Hz Socket A CPU
(optional)
••
• Chipset
••
− TS-AKT4: VIA KT133/686A
− TS-AKT4/B: VIA KT133/686B
− TS-AKT4/A: VIA KT133A/686B
− TS-AKM4: VIA KM133/686A
− TS-AKM4: VIA KM133/686A
− TS-AKM4/B: VIA KM133/686B
••
• DRAM Memory
••
− Supports Synchronous DRAM
− 3 x 168pin DIMM Module Sockets On Board
− Up to 1.5GB Memory Capacity
− 8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB SDRAM, VCM
− PC100/PC133/VCM133 SDRAM Compliant
••
• I/O BUS Slot
••
− 1 x AGP Slot
− 5 x Master/Slave PCI Slots (PCI 2.2 Compliant)
− 1 x ISA Slot
− 1 x AMR Slot (Shared with ISA Slot)
− Supports PS/2 or USB Mouse and PS/2 or USB Keyboard
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− Supports IrDA Port
− Supports 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports (USB V1.1 Standard)
••
• I/O Functions
••
− Supports PIO Mode 3, 4 ATAPI Devices and Ultra DMA33/66/(100 for 686B Only)
− Supports 2 High Speed UART 16550 COM Ports
− Supports SPP/EPP/ECP LPT Port
− Supports 1.44/2.88 MB FDDs
− Supports S3 Savage 4 (TS-AKM4 Only)
− Supports Line-Out, Line-In and MIC-In Jacks
− Supports Game/MIDI Port
• Award BIOS
− Supports Plug-and-Play , PC99
− Supports ACPI, APM, DMI and Green Features
− Easy BIOS Recovery
• Wake-Up Features
− Supports Wake-on-LAN Function
− Remote Ring Wake-Up
− Time W ake-Up
• PCB Dimensions
− ATX Form Factor , 4-Layer PCB, 21.3cm x 30.5cm (8.4 inch x 12 inch)
• Switching Voltage Regulator
− VRM 9.0 Compliant
• Other Features
− Year 2000 Compliant
− Anti-Virus Boot-Up
− System Voltage Monitoring for CPU Vcore, +2.5V, +3.3V, +5V and +12V
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Layout of Transcend’s TS-AKT4 Family
KB MOUSE
USB1/2
COMA
Parallel
COMB
Game Pont/
MIDI Port and
Audio
WOL
CD1
VIDEO
AUX
CPU-FAN
CD2
MODEM
AMR
JP6
PCI Slot1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot2 (PCI2)
Socket 462
Nouth
Brid
AGP
SW1
PWR Connector
e
DIMM1( 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2( 168pin SDRAM Module)
SW2
JP5
Battery
FDC
DIMM3( 168pin SDRAM Module)
IDE1 IDE2
IrDA
USB
Connector
PCI Slot3 (PCI3)
Transcend
PCI Slot4 (PCI4)
PCI Slot5 (PCI5)
South
Brid
e
CASE
FAN
BIOS
Panel
Connector
ISA
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2.2 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
So far you have familiarized yourself with the handling precautions; checked that you have all of
the necessary hardware for building your system; inspected the motherboard package contents;
and, looked at the layout of the motherboard. This chapter will take you step-by-step through the
process of installing the different hardware devices onto it.
Caution!
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or
removing any devices. Check the Power Indicator LEDs near the lower edge
of the motherboard as shown in Fig. 2.1 and 2.2 and described in Section 1.1.
2. Don’t forget the static electricity precautions. (See Section 1.1.)
3. Be careful! Incorrectly inserting hardware onto your motherboard can
permanently damage the motherboard.
The motherboard has a ZIF Socket A to house the CPU. A CPU fan is necessary to prevent
overheating of the CPU. If there is no fan installed on the CPU, you must purchase one and
install it before you turn on your system.
Warning! CPUs generate tremendous heat while operating. Make sure to install
a CPU fan with enough heat-dissipation grease to cover the CPU die before
powering up the computer. Never run the processor without the heatsink properly
and firmly attached.
PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESUL T!
Please follow the steps below to install the CPU:
Step 1:
To install the CPU, first, turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards at a 90-degree
right angle. Insert the CPU in the correct direction, smear the heat dissipation grease over the
CPU die, then put a CPU fan on to cover the face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU
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fan and the CPU properly oriented, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely
inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU.
Step 2:
Connect the CPU fan’s power cable to the CPU-F AN connector indicated on the diagram below.
Ensure that the cable is connected correctly! It will be obvious which way it should fit.
Transcend
CPU Installation
CPU-FAN
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2.3 100/133 MHz System Configuration
SW2 allows you to set the FSB (Front Side Bus) for 100 or 133 MHz Configuration.
SW2
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100/133 MHz FSB Confi
uration Jumper
CPU
133
100
O:ON
X:OFF
4
52
X
XXX
3
XX
O
XO
1
X
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2.4 Enable CPU Frequency Ratio Setting (JP4)
Set JP4 to “Enable” or “Disable” SW1.
JP4
Transcend
Enable"SW1"
Disable"SW1"
2.5 CPU Frequency Ratio Setting (SW1)
SW1 allows you to set the FSB (Front Side Bus) for 100 or 133 MHz Configuration.
SW1
Transcend
CPU Frequency Ratio Setting
Freq.-Ratio
5.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
10.5
11.5
>=12.5
O:ON X:OFF
1234
X
O
5
6
6.5
7
8
9
10
11
12
X
O
X
O
X
O
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
O
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2.6 Memory Configuration
This motherboard must be installed with DIMMs (Dual Inline Memory Modules). The DIMMs
must be 3.3 Volt synchronous DRAM modules (SDRAM). The VIA KT 133 chipset supports
PC100, PC133 and Virtual Channel Memory (VCM). It also supports ECC (Error Checking and
Correcting) modules. You can install memory in any combination of capacities as follows:
DIMM Location
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
T otal Memory
NOTE: Different types of DRAM modules (eg. PC100 and PC133 DIMMs) should
not be installed on one motherboard at the same time.
Transcend
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MBytes
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MBytes
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MBytes
1.5GBytes (max.)
168pin DIMM
3.3V Position
Unbuffered Position
168pin SDRAM Module (DIMM1)
168pin SDRAM Module (DIMM2)
168pin SDRAM Module (DIMM3)
168pin DIMM Sockets
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2.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
This mainboard supports two 40-pin IDE connectors marked as IDE1 (primary IDE channel)
and IDE2 (secondary IDE channel). Each channel supports two IDE devices for a total of four
devices. Connect your HDD (the main one if you are using more than one) to the “Master”
connector (at the end of the cable) and connect it to IDE1 (see important note below). If your
HDD supports UltraDMA/66, you must use an 80-wire cable, otherwise 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. HDDs, CD ROMs or other IDE devices can have
either setting, depending on the device’s jumper setting. Please refer to the device’s manual
for more information.
NOTE: The connectors must be attached to the IDE channels in the correct
direction. 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 as the motherboard is shown in the picture below).
NOTE: Orient the red
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PIN1
PIN1
stripe to Pin1
IDE Connector
Primar
Secondary IDE Connector
IDE1
IDE2
IDE Connectors
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2.8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
This connector supports the provided FDD ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the
motherboard, connect the two plugs on the other end to the FDD(s).
NOTE: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
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FDD Connector
FDC
PIN1
FDD Connector
2.9 Fan Power Connectors
There are two fan power connectors on the motherboard: the CPU-F AN and the CASE-F AN.
Each connector provides +12V power. Ensure fan power cables are connected in the right
orientation, or they may cause damage. These connectors support cooling fans of 500 mA
(6W) or less.
Transcend
CPU-FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
FAN
Fan Power Connectors
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2.10 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
This connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake-on-LAN output. The system can Power-up
when a wake-up packet or signal is received from the LAN card.
NOTE: This function requires that the “LAN Wake-Up” function in the POWER
MANAGEMENT SETUP in BIOS is set to “Enabled” and that your system
has an A TX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
WOL (CN13)
Transcend
+5 Volt Standby
GND
PME
Wake-On-LAN Connector
2.11 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IrDA)
The IrDA connector can be configured to support a wireless infrared module. With this module
and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, the user can
transfer data to/from laptops (notebooks), PDAs and printers.
IrDA CN6
1
5
Transcend
+5V
NC
IRRX
GND
IRTX
IrDA Connector
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2.12 Panel Connectors
Transcend
Panel Connectors
Power LED (3-pin PWR_LED)
This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED.
Pin1: +5V
Pin3: N C
Pin5: GND
Speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
PWR_LED
1
++
2
+
HD_LED RST PW_BN
SPEAKER
19
20
SLP
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
Pin13: +5V
Pin15: GND
Pin17: NC
Pin19: SPK
Hard Disk LED (2-pin HD_LED)
This 2-pin connector connects to the LED of the hard disk drive (HDD). This LED lights up when
an HDD is active.
Pin 6: +5V
Pin 8: GN D
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Sleep Button (2-pin SLP)
Pin10: SLEEP
Pin12: GND
Reset Switch (2-pin RST)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without turning off your power switch.
Pin14: RESET
Pin16: GND
Software Power-Off (2-pin PW_BN)
Attach the PW_BN Switch of the panel to this connector.
Pin18: PW-BN
Pin20: GND
2.13 Power Connector (20-pin PWR-CONN)
Make sure to plug into the A TX power supply connector in the right direction. The pin definition
is shown below. Make sure that your ATX power supply can support at least 720mA on
standby.
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+3.3V
+3.3V
+5.0V
GND
GND
+3.3V
-12.0V
PSON#:Power Supply on
+5.0V
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
+5.0V Standby
Power Good
GND
GND
-5.0V
+5.0V
+12.0V
+5.0V
Power Connectors
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2.14 External Back Panel I/O Ports
There are 9 kinds of external connectors on the motherboard. The view in the drawing shown
on the top of the next page is the back panel of the motherboard housing.
1. PS/2 Mouse Port (Green, 6-pin MOUSE)
The onboard PS/2 Mouse port is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked “MOUSE”
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple, 6-pin KB)
The onboard PS/2 Keyboard port is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked “KB”.
3. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 1 & 2 (Black, two 4-pin USBs)
You can attach USB devices to the USB ports. The motherboard contains two 4-pin
USB ports, which are marked as “USB”. (USB Ports 3 & 4 are onboard connectors
with a 2x5 Header)
4. Parallel Port (Burgundy, 25-pin PRN)
The onboard printer port is a 25-pin D-type connector marked “PRN”.
5. Serial Ports (Turquoise, two 9-pin COMA/COMB)
The onboard serial ports are 9-pin D-type connectors on the back panel of the
motherboard. Serial port 1 is marked as “COMA”. Serial port 2 is marked as “COMB”.
6. Game Port/MIDI Port (Gold 15-pin GAME)
The onboard Game Port/MIDI Port is a 15-pin D-type connector marked “GAME”.
7. Line_out (Lime Green 1/8” LINE_OUT)
The onboard Line_out connector is a 1/8” stereo audio jack marked “LINE_OUT”.
8. Line_in (Light blue 1/8” LINE_IN)
The onboard Line_in connector is a 1/8” stereo audio jack marked “LINE_IN”.
9. MIC_IN (Pink 1/8” MIC_IN)
The onboard MIC_in connector is a 1/8” stereo audio jack connector marked “MIC”.
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4. Parallel Port
1. PS/2 Mouse
3. USB1
(Printer)
6. Game/MIDI Port
3. USB2
2. PS/2 Keyboard
5. COMA 5. COMB
8. Line_in
7. Line_out
9. MIC in
External Back Panel I/O Ports
2.15 Using Jumper JP5 to Clear CMOS
To clear the CMOS data, you should turn off your computer’s power and short put the JP5
jumper to the position as below.
JP5
Transcend
NORMAL
Clear CMOS Jumper
CLEAR CMOS
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2.16 Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (3-Pin JP6)
To use an external AMR card, the onboard audio CODEC can be enabled or disabled via this
jumper. Please disable the onboard audio CODEC, if you want to use an AMR Sound Card.
NOTE: If you want to use a PCI Sound Card with audio controller on it, please
disable the “On Chip Sound” function in “Advanced” Chipset Features”
in BIOS Setup.
JP6
741
Transcend
Enable
CODEC Selection Jumper
Disable
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2.17 Internal Audio Connectors
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CDROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface
a voice modem card with a matched connector. It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as
a phone) and mono_out (such as a speaker) between the onboard audio and the voice modem
card.
Left Audio Channel
GND
ht Audio Channel
Ri
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VIDEO (Black)
Left Audio Channel
GND
ht Audio Channel
Ri
AUX (Black)
Internal Audio Connectors
Left Audio Channel
GND
Right Audio Channel
CD1 (Black)
GND
Ri
ht Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
CD2(White)
Modem-In
(Voice to Modem)
Modem-Out
(Voice from Modem)
GND
MODEM (White)
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2.18 Internal USB Port Connector (10-Pin USB3/4)
You can use the optional USB port bracket to add 2 serial ports for additional serial devices.
Regarding the external onboard USB ports (USB1/2), please refer to “Section 2.12 External
Back Panel I/O Ports”.
NOTE: Please make sure that the two red stripes on the cable are seated on pin1
and pin2.
USB4
VCC
USB4-
USB4+
GND
GND
Transcend
USB3
12
VCC
USB3-
USB3+
GND
GND
910
Internal USB Port Connector
Congratulations! You have completed Hardware Setup!
You may now continue with “Chapter 3 BIOS Setup” and turn on your PC.
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CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP
3.1 BIOS Setup
Award BIOS has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system
configuration. This information is stored in CMOS RAM, so it can retain the Setup information
when the power is turned off. If the CMOS battery fails, these data will be lost. If that happens,
please set up your configuration parameters again after replacing the battery . Please refer to
“Section 1.1 Essential Handling Precautions” for instructions on replacing the CMOS battery .
3.2 The Main Menu
As you turn on or reboot the system, the BIOS is immediately activated. It will read the system
configuration information, and check the system through the Power On Self Test (POST).
During the POST process, pressing the [Del] key allows you to enter the Award BIOS
configuration system. The following screen will appear:
In the Award BIOS system, you can use the arrows (
and press the [Enter] key to enter its submenu. The following keys help you navigate in Setup.
[Esc] Main Menu: Quit and do not save changes into CMOS RAM
Other pages: Exit current page and return to Main Menu
[PgUp] Increase the numeric value or make changes
[PgDn] Decrease the numeric value or make changes
) to highlight an item,
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[+] Increase the numeric value or make changes
[-] Decrease the numeric value or make changes
[F1] General help on setup navigation keys
[F5] Load previous values from CMOS
[F6] Load the Fail-Safe Defaults from BIOS default table
[F7] Load the Optimized Defaults
[F10] Save all CMOS changes, and exit
The following is a brief summary of each setup category:
• Standard CMOS Features
Options in the original PC A T-compatible BIOS
• Advanced BIOS Features
Award enhanced BIOS options
• Advanced Chipset Features
Available options specific to your system’s Chipset
• Integrated Peripherals
I/O subsystems that depend on the integrated peripheral controllers in your system
• Power Management Setup
Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) options
• PnP/PCI Configurations
Plug-and-Play standard and PCI Local Bus configuration options
• PC Health Status
To display the fan status, CPU temperature, system temperature, etc., and to provide
the temperature monitoring option
• Frequency/Voltage Control
To control the frequency and voltage of the CPU
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults
To load the most basic BIOS default values required for your system to operate
• Load Optimized Defaults
T o load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal system performance
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• Set Supervisor/User Password
To change, set, or disable a password
• Save & Exit Setup
To save settings in nonvolatile CMOS RAM and exit Setup
• Exit Without Saving
T o abandon all changes and exit Setup
3.3 Standard CMOS Features
• Date (mm:dd:yy)/Time (hh:mm:ss)
Highlight the items and use [PageUp]/[PageDown] to change the value of Date/Time.
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• IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
Press [Enter] to enter the submenu shown below.
• IDE HDD Auto-Detection: Detect the HDD on this channel. If the detection is
successful, it fills the remaining fields on this sub-menu.
• IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave: We recommend that you select “AUTO” for
all drives. The BIOS can automatically detect the specifications during POST while
the system boots. Y ou can also choose “Manual” to set the specifications yourself.
The “None” setting means there is no device installed on the designated IDE channel.
• Access Mode: “CHS”, “LBA”, “Large”, or “Auto”.
− CHS: Maximum number of Cylinders, Heads, and Sectors supported are 1024,
16, and 63 respectively.
− LBA (Logical Block Addressing): During drive access, the IDE controller transfers
the data address described by sector, head, and cylinder number into a physical
block address. This significantly improves data transfer rates for drives with
more than 1024 cylinders.
− Large: For drives that do not support LBA and have more than 1024 cylinders.
− Auto: The BIOS automatically determines the optimal access mode.
• Capacity: Disk drive capacity. Note that this size is slighty greater than the size of
a formatted disk given by the disk-checking program.
• Cylinder: Number of cylinders
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• Head: Number of heads
• Precomp: Write precompensation cylinder
• Landing Zone: Landing zone
• Sector: Number of sectors
• Drive A/Drive B
Select the correct types of diskette drive(s) installed in the computer.
− None: No diskette drive installed
− 360K, 5.25 in.: 5-1/4 inch standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity
− 1.2M, 5.25 in.: 5-1/4 inch high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity
− 720K, 3.5 in.: 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
− 1.44M, 3.5 in.: 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
− 2.88M, 3.5 in.: 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
• Floppy Mode 3 Support
Supports some particular Japanese floppy drives (3.5 inch drives with 1.2 MB capacity).
• Video
Select the type of primary video subsystem in your computer. The BIOS will detect the
correct video type automatically . The BIOS supports a secondary video subsystem, but
do not select it in this Setup.
− EGA/VGA: Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,
SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters.
− CGA 40: Color Graphics Adapter, powers up in 40-column mode.
− CGA 80: Color Graphics Adapter, powers up in 80-column mode.
− MONO: Monochrome adapter, including high resolution.
• Halt On
During POST , the computer stops if the BIOS detects a hardware error . Y ou can set the
BIOS to ignore certain errors during POST and continue the boot-up process. The
followings are the selections:
− All Errors: If the BIOS detects any non-fatal errors, POST stops and prompts you
to take corrective action.
− No Errors: POST does not stop for any error.
− All, But Keyboard: If the BIOS detects any non-fatal errors except keyboard, POST
stops and prompts you to take corrective action.
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- All, But Diskette: If the BIOS detects any non-fatal errors except the diskette drive,
POST stops and prompts you to take corrective action.
- All, But Disk/Key: If the BIOS detects any non-fatal errors except keyboard or the
diskette drive, POST stops and prompts you to take corrective action.
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features
The “Advanced BIOS Features” option allows you to improve your system performance and
setup system features according to your preferences.
• Virus Warning
When this function is enabled, you will receive a warning message if a program (specifically ,
a virus) attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk. You
should then execute an anti-virus program. Keep in mind that this feature protects the
boot sector only, not the entire hard drive.
NOTE: Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can
trigger the virus warning message. If you plan to run such a program, we
recommend that you disable the virus warning first.
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• CPU Internal/External Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system
memory). CPUs from 486-type and up contain internal cache memory . Most, but not all,
modern PCs have additional (external) cache memory . When the CPU requests data,
the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory for
even faster access by the CPU. The “External Cache” field may not appear if your
system does not have external cache memory .
• CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Select “Enabled” to make sure the data are accurate.
• Quick Power On Self Test
Select “Enabled” to reduce the amount of time required to run the Power On Self Test
(POST). The Quick POST skips certain steps; therefore, we recommend that you
normally disable Quick POST. It is better to find a problem during POST than to lose
data during your work.
• First/Second/Third Boot Device; Boot Other Device
The original IBM PCs loaded the DOS operating system from drive A (floppy disk).
Therefore, IBM PC-compatible systems are designed to search for an operating system
first on drive A, and then on drive C (hard disk). However, the selections in these fields
will determine the sequence that BIOS will follow in attempting to load the operating
system from the system’s devices. In addition to the traditional drives A (“Floppy”) and
C (“HDD-0”), options include: “LS120”, a “SCSI” bootable device, “CD-ROM”, “HDD-1”,
“HDD-2”, “HDD-3”, a “ZIP100” drive, and a “LAN” drive. If your bootable device is not
included in the list, you can set the “Boot Other Device” field to “Enabled”, and let the
system detect the drive automatically.
• Swap Floppy Drive
This field is effective only in systems with two floppy drives. Selecting “Enabled” assigns
physical drive B to logical drive A, and physical drive A to logical drive B. But this item
is useless in OS/2.
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• Boot Up Floppy Seek
When you select “Enabled”, the BIOS tests (seeks) floppy drives to determine whether
they have 40 or 80 tracks. Only 360KB floppy drives have 40 tracks; drives with 720KB,
1.2MB, and 1.44MB capacity all have 80 tracks. Because very few modern PCs have
40-track floppy drives, we recommend that you set this field to “Disabled” to save time.
• Boot Up NumLock Status
T oggle between “On” and “Off” to control the state of the NumLock key when the system
boots. When toggled “On”, the numeric keypad generates numbers instead of controlling
cursor operations.
• Gate A20 Option
Choose “Fast” (default) or “Normal”. “Fast” allows RAM access above 1MB to use the
fast Gate A20 line.
• Typematic Rate Setting
When this function is disabled, the following two items (Typematic Rate and T ypematic
Delay) are irrelevant. Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller
in your system. When this function is enabled, you can select a typematic rate and
typematic delay.
• T ypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the Typematic Rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic rate (the rate
at which characters repeat) to “6”, “8”, “10”, “12”, “15”, “20”, “24” or “30” characters per
second.
• T ypematic Delay (Msec)
When the Typematic Delay setting is enabled, you can select a typematic delay (the
delay before key strokes begin to repeat) of “250”, “500”, “750” or “1000” milliseconds.
• Security Option
If you have set a password, you can select whether the password is required while the
“System” boots, or only when you enter “Setup”.
• OS Select For DRAM >64MB
Select “OS2” only if you are running the OS/2 operating system with more than 64 MB
of RAM on your system. Select “Non-OS/2” for all other operating systems.
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• Video BIOS Shadow
Select “Enabled” to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM, where the CPU
can read data through the 64-bit DRAM bus. This can enhance system performance.
• C8000-DFFFF Shadow
Y ou can shadow the ROM on other expansion cards by setting these fields. If you install
other expansion cards with ROMs, you need to know which address the ROMs specifically
use. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K
depending on the used amount.
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features
This option will change the values of the chipset registers and the system settings will alter. Do
not change any value if you are unfamiliar with the chipset.
• DRAM Timing by SPD
“Enabled” lets BIOS detect the DRAM Clock automatically. “Disabled” allows you to
manually set the DRAM Clock setting, the SDRAM CAS Latency setting, and Bank
Interleave.
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• DRAM Clock
Set the clock frequency of the DRAMs. Selections are: “100” and “133”.
• SDRAM CAS Latency
This controls the SDRAM performance, default is “3” clocks. If your SDRAM DIMM
specification is 2 CAS latency, change “3” to “2” for better performance.
• Bank Interleave
This function allows you to enhance the DRAM performance. Selections are: “Disabled”, “2 Bank”, and “4 Bank”.
• DRAM Drive Strength
Selections are: “Auto” and “Manual”. Selecting “Manual” allows you to set the DRAM
Drive V alue.
• DRAM Drive Value
This item lets you set the DRAM Drive V alue (00~FF).
• Memory Hole
Selections are: “Disabled” and “15M-16M”. “15M-16M” enables this feature, reserving
memory address space (between 15 and 16MB) to ISA expansion cards that specifically
require this setting. This makes between 15 and 16MB of memory unavailable to the
system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB. The default setting is
“Disabled”.
• PCI Master Pipeline Req
If “Enabled”, this option will enhance the system’s performance.
• P2C/C2P Concurrency
When “Disabled”, the CPU bus will be occupied during the entire PCI operation period.
• Fast R-W Turn Around
DRAM optimization feature: If a memory read is addressed to a location whose latest
write is being held in a buffer before being written to memory, the read is satisfied
through the buffer contents, and the read is not sent to the DRAM. The choices are:
“Enabled” and “Disabled”.
• System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the system BIOS. This action can increase system
performance.
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• Video RAM Cacheable
Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the video BIOS. This action can increase system
performance.
• AGP Aperture Size
Memory-mapped graphics data structures can reside in a Graphics Aperture. This item
lets you determine the effective size of the AGP Graphics Aperture, which is a memory
area used to transfer data to/from the AGP card. We suggest you leave this field on the
default setting.
• AGP Mode
This item configures the chipset’s fastest AGP Mode. Y ou can set this field to “2” to force
a 4X AGP card to run at 2X speed. Selections are: “4x”, “2x”, and “1x”.
• AGP Driving Control
This function allows you to adjust the AGP driving force. Choosing ‘Manual’ allows you
to key in an AGP Driving V alue in the next selection. W e recommend that you set this
field to “Auto” to avoid any errors in the system.
• AGP Driving Value
This field allows you to adjust the AGP driving force (from 00~FF).
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• OnChip USB
••
Select “Enabled” if you use a USB Keyboard or any other USB device.
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• USB Keyboard Support
••
Select “Enabled” if you want to use a USB Keyboard.
••
• OnChip Sound
••
Select “Auto” to enable the OnChip Audio Controller , which lets you use OnBoard CODEC
or Add-On CODEC on the AMR card (depending on the JP6 setting). If you use an AddOn Audio Card with an Audio Controller built-in, please set this field to “Disabled”.
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• OnChip MODEM
••
Select “Auto” to enable the OnChip MODEM Controller, which lets you use Add-On
Modem CODEC on the AMR card. If you use an Add-On card with a Modem Controller
built-in, please set this field to “Disabled”.
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• CPU to PCI Write Buffer
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If “Enabled” is selected, writes from the CPU to the PCI bus are buffered to compensate
for the speed differences between the CPU and the PCI bus. If “Disabled”, the writes
are not buffered and the CPU must wait until the write is complete before starting
another write cycle.
• PCI Dynamic Bursting
When “Enabled”, every write transaction goes to the write buffer . Burstable transactions
then burst on the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions will write to PCI bus immediately .
• PCI Master 0 WS Write
When “Enabled”, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states.
• PCI Delay Transaction
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transaction
cycles. Select “Enabled” to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1.
• PCI #2 Access #1 Retry
Select “Enabled” to support PCI #2 (AGP bus) access to PCI #1 (PCI bus) retry function
when a error occurrs. The default value is “Disabled”.
• AGP Master 1 WS Write
Selecting “Enabled” will implement a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By
default, two wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
• AGP Master 1 WS Read
This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait
states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
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3.6 Integrated Peripherals
Choose this option and the following display appears:
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• OnChip IDE Channel 0/Channel 1
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The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface which supports two IDE channels. Select
“Enabled” to activate the first and/or second IDE interface. Select “Disabled” to deactivate
this interface if you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.
••
• IDE Prefetch Mode
••
The Onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching for faster drive access. If
your IDE drive has add-in IDE interface and doesn’t support prefetching, please set this
field to “Disabled”.
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• Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
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The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through
4 provide successively increased performance. In “Auto” mode, the system automatically
determines the best mode for each device.
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• Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
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Ultra DMA/33(66) implementation is possible only if your IDE HDD can support it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE
bus master driver). If both your HDD and your system software can support Ultra DMA/
33(66), select “Auto” to enable BIOS support.
• Init Display First
This item allows you to decide whether to activate either the “PCI Slot” or the “AGP” first.
••
• IDE HDD Block Mode
••
Block Mode is also called Block Transfer , Multiple Commands, or Multiple Sector Read/
Write. If your IDE hard drive supports Block Mode (most new drives do), select “Enabled”
for automatic detection of the optimal number of Block Read/Writes per sector that the
drive can support.
• Onboard FDD Controller
You can use this function to enable or disable the onboard FDD controller .
••
• Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2
••
Select an address and the corresponding interrupt for each of the first and second serial
ports. The Choices are: “Disabled”, “3F8/IRQ4”, “2F8/IRQ3”, “3E8/IRQ4”, “2E8/IRQ3”,
and “Auto”. The second serial port shares resources (address and IRQ) with IrDA.
••
• UART 2 Mode
••
Choose the right type of infrared device:
−−
− Standard: Normal operation
−−
−−
− HPSIR: IrDA compliant serial infrared port
−−
−−
− ASKIR: Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
−−
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• IR Function Duplex
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Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the setting for IR “Half”/”Full” duplex
function.
••
• TX, RX inverting Enable
••
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to set this field. The item “Yes” means “Low
Active” and “No” means “High Active”.
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• Onboard Parallel Port
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Select a logical LPT port name and matching address for the physical parallel (printer)
port. The choices are: “378/IRQ7”, “278/IRQ5”, “3BC/IRQ7” and “Disabled”.
••
• Onboard Parallel Mode
••
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
− Normal: Allows normal-speed operation, but in one direction only .
− EPP: Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
− ECP: Allows DMA and bidirectional operation. It is faster than the EPP mode.
− ECP/EPP: Allows normal speed operation in two-way mode.
••
• ECP Mode Use DMA
••
Assign DMA channel “1” or “3” to the port for ECP mode operation.
••
• Parallel Port EPP T ype
••
Select EPP port type “1.7” or “1.9”.
••
• Onboard Legacy Audio
••
This field controls the onboard legacy audio related selection. If “Disabled” all of the
following selections will be disabled. Select “Enable” if you want to use onboard audio.
••
• Sound Blaster
••
Select “Enable” to use Sound Blaster .
••
• SB I/O Base Address
••
Assign Sound Blaster resources. We recommend you leave this field on default.
••
• SB IRQ Select
••
Assign Sound Blaster resources. We recommend you leave this field on default.
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• SB DMA Select
••
Assign Sound Blaster resources. We recommend you leave this field on default.
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• MPU-401
••
Select “Enabled” to use an MPU-401 device (MIDI synthesizer or keyboard) you have
installed.
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• MPU-401 I/O Address
••
Assign MPU-401 resource.
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• Game Port
••
Select “Enabled” to assign Game Port resource.
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to minimize energy
consumption according to your own style of computer use.
• ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI).
• Power Management
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This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly
related to the following modes.
1. Suspend Mode
2. HDD Power Down
3. Doze Mode
There are three selections for Power Management. Two of them have fixed mode
settings.
1. Min. Power Saving:
Minimum power management mode. Inactivity period is defined below:
Doze Mode = 1 Hour
Suspend Mode = 1 Hour.
2. Max. Power Saving:
Maximum power management mode. Inactivity period is defined below:
Doze Mode = 1 Min
Suspend Mode = 1 Min.
3. User Define:
Allows you to set each mode individually. Select the time-out period for each
mode shown above.
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• ACPI Suspend T ype
••
Select the ACPI Suspend Type: “S1 (POS)” or “S3 (STR)”.
If your expansion cards do not support the STR function, you must leave this field on “S1
(POS)” setting. STR (Suspend-to-RAM) is an energy-saving feature. It takes only a
few seconds to wake-up the system and return to its previous situation.
NOTE: This feature (STR) requires an A TX power supply with at least 720mA and
5V standby power for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) functions. Otherwise, the system will fail to return from suspend
mode.
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• PM Control by APM
When “Yes”, an Advanced Power Management device will be activated to enhance the
Max Power Saving mode and stop the CPU internal clock.
• Video Off Option
When “Enabled”, this function allows the VGA adapter to operate in a power saving
mode.
− Always On: Monitor will remain on during power saving modes.
− Suspend Off: Monitor blanked when the system enters the supend mode.
− All Modes: Monitor blanked when the system enters any power saving mode.
• Video Off Method
Defines the Video Off features
− Blank Screen: Only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power
management and “green” features.
− V/H SYNC+Blank: Blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning
− DPMS Support: The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows
the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
• MODEM Use IRQ
You can select one of the following interrupt resources for modem use: “N/A”, “3”, “4”,
“5”, “7”, “9”, ”10”, and “11”.
• Soft-Off by PWRBTN
When set to “Instant-off”, the ATX switch can be used as a normal system Power-Off
button. When set to “Delay 4 seconds”, you need to press the ATX switch down for
more than 4 seconds if you want to Power-Off the system with this switch.
• State After Power Failure
This item determines what power state you wish the system to go into after a power
failure event. Selections are: “Auto”, “On”, and “Off”.
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• VGA
If you select “On”, you can set the VGA to awaken the system.
• LPT & COM
Any activity from “LPT”, “COM” or “LPT/COM” wakes up the system.
• HDD & FDD
If you select “On”, any activity from a FDD or HDD wakes up the system.
• PCI Master
If select “On”, any activity on PCI Master wakes up the system.
• Ring/WOL Resume
Select “Enabled” to Power-On your system when the external modem receives a call, or
a wakeup packet is received via the LAN.
NOTE: This function requires an external modem which supports the Ring Wake-
Up function.
• RTC Alarm Resume
Select “Enabled” if you want to Power-On your system at a certain time on the same day
every month, or at a certain time every day.
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• Primary INTR
If you select “On”, the IRQs Activity Monitoring function will be enabled.
• IRQs Activity Monitoring
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In the screen, you can see a list of IRQs (Interrupt Requests). When an I/O device
wants to gain the attention of the Operating System, it asserts an IRQ signal. When
the Operating System is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and
performs the service. The IRQs Activity Monitoring function monitors the IRQs you
select “On”. Activity from any of them will awaken a system which has been powered
down.
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3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
• PnP OS Installed
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI
bus slots instead of using the BIOS. Thus, interrupts may be re-assigned by the OS
when “Yes” is selected. When a non-PnP OS is installed to prevent re-assigning of
interrupt settings, select the default setting of “No”.
• Reset Configuration Data
Normally , you leave this field on “Disabled”. Select “Enabled” to reset Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) if you have just installed a new add-on card and the system
reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot
boot. The setting will automatically be set back to “Disabled” when the system reboots.
• Resources Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and PnP compatible
devices. If you select “Auto (ESCD)”, all of the Interrupt Requests (IRQs) and DMA
assignment fields will be deactived as the BIOS automatically assigns them.
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• IRQ Resources
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• IRQ-n Assigned to
••
When the resources are controlled manually , assign each system interrupt to one of
the following, depending on which type of device is using the interrupt.
−−
− PCI/ISA PnP devices, whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture, compliant
−−
with the Plug-and-Play standard.
− Legacy ISA Devices, requiring a specific interrupt (such as IRQ4 for serial port1),
compliant with the original PC A T bus specification.
••
• DMA Resources
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• DMA-n Assigned to
Just as with the IRQ Resource Assignment, you can assign DMA Resources manually .
• PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, might not show
colors properly . Select “Enabled” to correct this problem. If you don’t have such problems,
leave this field “Disabled”.
• Assign IRQ For VGA
Select “Enabled” only if your VGA card requires an assigned IRQ. Most ordinary cards
do not, but some high-end cards with video capture function do. Consult your VGA
documentation to set this field. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system
• Assign IRQ For USB
When “Enabled”, BIOS will assign an IRQ channel for the USB controller .
3.9 PC Health Status
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This menu provides two thermo-protection functions (CPU warning temperature and shutdown
temperature) and a hardware monitoring center . These features let you know the health status
of your PC.
3.10 Frequency/Voltage Control
• CPU Vcore Select (only AKT4/A)
This function allows you to vary the CPU voltage. Options are: “Default” and from
“+0.025V” to “0.1V” and from “-0.025V” to “-0.1V”.
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• Autodetect DIMM/PCI Clk
This function allows you to “Enable” or “Disable” auto detection of the DIMM/PCI Clk.
• Spread Spectrum Modulated
This function allows you to “Enable” or “Disable”
• Clock By Slight Adjust
This function allows you to set the FSB frequency of the CPU time.
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the
BIOS ROM.
NOTE: These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high performance
features.
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3.12 Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values to the system configuration fields. These default
values are the optimized configuration settings for the system.
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3.13 Supervisor Password
This option allows you to set a password to prevent others from changing the BIOS settings of
your system.
The password prevents any unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the
system prompts for the correct password before you boot or access “Setup”.
To set a password:
1. At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to 8 alpha-numeric
characters. When you type the characters, they appear as asterisks on the password
screen box.
2. After typing the password, press the [Enter] key.
3. At the next prompt, re-type your password and press the [Enter] key again to confirm
the new password. After password entry, the screen automatically reverts to the
main screen.
To disable the password, press the [Enter] key when prompted to enter the password. The
screen displays a message confirming that the password has been disabled.
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Forget the password?
If you forget the password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (R TC)
RAM with jumper 5 (JP5: CMOS_CLR). To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Unplug your computer.
2. Short the JP5 jumper.
3. Turn on your computer .
4. Hold down [Delete] key during the POST process and enter BIOS Setup to re-
configure BIOS.
3.14 User Password
This option allows you to set a password to prevent others from changing the BIOS settings of
your system. This operation is the same as Supervisor Password.
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3.15 Save & Exit Setup
Save the settings and exit the BIOS utility .
3.16 Exit Without Saving
Abort the current changes and exit the BIOS utility .
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CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version
Turn on your PC. The first screen will display as follows:
TRANSCEND MODULAR BIOS: AKT4 Family-Ver.1.01 02/01/01
The BIOS description shows on the third line.
AKT4 Family - Ver 1.01
BIOS Version 1.0 (V11 for Version 1.1
You can upgrade to a newer version if
our BIOS version is older than this version.
BIOS File Name
Make sure the first 5 charactors are exactl
our own version if you want to upgrade your BIOS.
the same as
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site
Go to the Transcend web site: http://www.transcendusa.com/
Choose “Motherboard”.
Choose “BIOS”.
Select the appropriate Transcend motherboard model.
The BIOS file name consists of 5 characters. Check the exact BIOS to download. Y our BIOS
file name must exactly match the one shown on our web site. Download the suitable version to
your disk or other storage device.
W ARNING: Your system could be seriously damaged if a wrong BIOS version is
accidently used. If you are not sure what version you should choose,
please contact us at techsupport@transcend.com.tw.
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4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS
Please follow these 5 steps listed below to upgrade your BIOS:
Step 1: Make a record of your original or existing BIOS Setup parameters.
- Press [Del] during the Power On Self T est to enter the BIOS Setup Program when
you start your system.
- Write down the values of each parameter to enable you to re-configure your system
after the BIOS upgrade.
Step 2: Make a system Disk
- Put a clean 3.5” disk in Drive A
MS-DOS: Key in FORMAT A:/s and press [Enter].
Windows O/S: Select the icon [My Computer]
Click [3.5” Floppy (A:)]
Select [File/Format] from Command Bar
Under Format 3.5 Floppy (A:) Menu Select
Format type = Full item and
Other Options = Copy system files
Click [Start] button
Step 3: Download the updated BIOS EXE file from the web site to a floppy disk.
(Ref 4.1 and 4.2)
Step 4: Execute the downloaded file to decompress it.
Step 5: Please read the Readme.TXT file carefully , and follow the instructions step-by-step.
Continue upgrading BIOS and reconfigure your system.
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