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TS-ASL3
TS-ASP3
USER’S MANUAL
Intel
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Socket 370 Celeron
Pentium® III FC-PGA Series
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TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard
Supporting Intel ® Pentium® III/Celeron™ Series Processor (Coppermine/Tualatin Core)
66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus
Intel® 815E/815EP 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 Intel
815E/815EP Chipset. More details will follow later in this manual.
Our Website
Please come and visit our website at: http://www.transcendusa.com/. Y ou’ll find plenty of interesting
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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: 1.2
Release Date: August, 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 5 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 6
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard .............................................................6
2.2 Layout of Transcend’s TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard .............................................7
2.3 66/100/133MHz System Configuration .........................................................................8
2.4 Using Jumper JP1 to Clear CMOS...............................................................................9
2.5 VCC3 Adjust.................................................................................................................9
2.6 Onboard Audio Setting ...............................................................................................10
2.7 Keyboard Wake-Up....................................................................................................11
2.8 Memory Configuration................................................................................................12
2.9 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors ..........................................................................13
2.10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector......................................................................................14
2.11 Fan Power Connectors ..............................................................................................15
2.12 Wake-on-LAN Connector ...........................................................................................16
2.13 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector ...............................................................17
2.14 Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................18
2.15 Power Connector .......................................................................................................20
2.16 External Back Panel I/O Ports ...................................................................................21
2.17 Internal Serial Port Connector....................................................................................22
2.18 Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................................................23
2.19 Internal USB Port Connector......................................................................................24
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CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 25
3.1 BIOS Setup....................................................................................................... 25
3.2 The Main Menu .................................................................................................25
3.3 Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................27
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................30
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features .............................................................................. 33
3.6 Integrated Peripherals....................................................................................... 36
3.7 Power Management Setup................................................................................ 40
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ............................................................................ 44
3.9 PC Health Status............................................................................................... 45
3.10 Frequency/V oltage Control................................................................................ 47
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .................................................................................... 49
3.12 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................... 49
3.13 Supervisor Password........................................................................................50
3.14 User Password .................................................................................................51
3.15 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................................................. 52
3.16 Exit Without Saving ........................................................................................... 52
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 53
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and V ersion .............................................53
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site........................................53
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS.........................................................54
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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. The GREEN LED indicates
that the power connector is attached to the power supply and the system is in
Standby status. Stand-by power is supported when the GREEN 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 right corner 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 370 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, Modem
••
••
• Internal Peripherals (Optional): Modem, LAN Card
••
• 1 x FDD Cable
• 1 x Ultra DMA/66/100 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-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard
• 1 x CD-ROM
• 1 x FDD cable
• User’s Manual
• Ultra DMA 66/100 cable x 1
• COM port cable x 1(optional)
• USB cable x 1 (optional)
1.4 Specifications and Features
••
• CPU
••
− Supports Intel® Pentium III /Celeron Tualatin
− Supports Intel® FC-PGA Pentium III
− Supports Intel® FC-PGA Celeron
− Supports VIA® C3
••
• Chipset
••
− TS-ASL3: Intel® 815E (B-Step); FSB: 66/100/133 MHz
− TS-ASP3: Intel® 815EP (B-Step); FSB: 66/100/133 MHz
••
• Display Cache Memory (TS-ASL3 Only)
••
− AIMM (AGP Inline Memory Module) Card (Optional)
••
• DRAM Memory
••
− Supports Synchronous DRAM
− 3 X 168-pin DIMM module sockets onboard
− 8~512MB memory size
− 8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB DIMM
− 64 data bits structure only
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••
• I/O BUS Slot
••
− 6 X Master/Slave PCI Bus slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)
− 1 X CNR (Communication and Networking Riser) slot
••
• On Board VGA (TS-ASL3 only)
••
− Full 2D/3D/Direct X acceleration
− Texture-mapped 3D with point-sampled, bilinear , trilinear , and anisotropic filtering
− Supports 640 by 480 (16, 256, High, True color)
− Supports 800 by 600 (256, High, True color)
− Supports 1024 by 768 (256, High, True color)
− Supports 1152 by 864 (256, High, True color)
− Supports 1280 by 1024 (256, High, True color)
− Supports 1600 by 1200 (256 colors)
••
• I/O Functions
••
− Supports PIO Mode 3, 4, 5 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA/33/66/100
− Supports 2 high speed UART 16550 COM ports
− Supports SPP/EPP/ECP LPT port
− Supports 1.44/2.88MB floppy drive
− Supports PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard
− Supports IrDA port
− Supports 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
− Supports VGA port (TS-ASL3 Only)
− Supports Line-out, Line-in and MIC-in jack
− Supports Game/MIDI port
• Award BIOS
− Supports PC99, Plug-and-Play
− 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
− PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Wake-Up
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• 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
− Y ear 2000 Compliant
− Power failure resume
− FWH (Firmware Hub) supports security manageability
− BIOS Virus protection (warning)
− Board voltage monitors for CPU core, +3.3V , +/-5.0V, +/-12.0V, VTT , 3.3VSB/5VSB
− CPU overheat alarm
− CPU fan auto-off in sleep mode
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard
Back panel I/O ports
·
·
Game/ MIDI port & Audio Jack
Game/ MIDI port & Audio Jack
(Line-out,Line-in,MIC-in)
·
·
VGA port/Serial port COMA&
Parallel printer port
·
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2 x USB ports
2 x USB ports
·
·
PS/2 KB & PS/2 Mouse ports
PS/2 KB & PS/2 Mouse ports
·
·
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CPU
Intel Pentium III/Celeron Tualatin
Intel FC-PGA Pentium III/Celeron
VIA C3
Main Memor
·
3x168-pin SDRAM DIMM
·
Up to 512MB
Intel 815E chipset
·
TS-ASL3: Intel 815E(B-Step)
·
TS-ASP3: Intel 815EP(B-Step)
AC97 CODEC
IrDA Header
LPC Super I/O
Winbond 83627 HFAW
COM Connector
Serial COMB port
··
Connector
WOL Header
·
Wake on LAN
USB3/4 Connector
FDD Connector
FDD Connector
·
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
PCI IDE Connector
PCI IDE Connector
Bus Master
·
·
·
·
PIO Mode 3/4/5
·
·
DMA Mode 2
·
·
Ultra DMA/33/66/100
Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
·
1 x AGP Slot
·
6x PCI Slots
·
1 x CNR Slot
(Shared PCI)
System BIOS
System BIOS
M Bits FWH Flash Memory
4
·
·
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2.2 Layout of Transcend’s TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3 Motherboard
KB MOUSE
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMA
PRN
VGA
Game + Audio
JP6
FC-PGA
Power-Fan
CPU-Fan
AGP
GMCH
815
Transcend
JP4
STBY-LED
JP28
DIMM1(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
MEM-LED
DIMM3(64bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
FDC
AUX
VIDEO
CD2
JP2
MODEM
COMB
CNR
TS-ASL3/TS-ASP3
PCI Slot1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot2 (PCI2)
PCI Slot3 (PCI3)
PCI Slot4 (PCI4)
IrDA
PCI Slot5 (PCI5)
WOL
PCI Slot6 (PCI6)
USB3/4
IDE2 IDE1
ICH2
JP1
Battery
FWH
Case Fan
Panel
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2.3 66/100/133MHz System Configuration
The JP4 Jumper allows you to set the FSB (Front Side Bus) to 66/100/133MHz configuration.
When the Jumper is set to “Auto”, the freqency range depends on your CPU type. When you set
the FSB to 66MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 66MHz to 99MHz through “CPU
Host/PCI Clock” of “Frequency/Voltage Control” in the BIOS Setup menu. When you set the
FSB to 100MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 100MHz to 132MHz. When you set
the FSB to 133MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 133MHz to 166MHz.
JP4
BUS_Freq
Transcend
66/100/133MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
AUTO
133MHz
100MHz
66MHz
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2.4 Using Jumper JP1 to Clear CMOS (JP1 CMOS_CLR)
To clear the CMOS data, you should first record all your current BIOS settings. Next, turn off
your computer’s power and set JP1 to CLEAR as shown below for about 10 seconds. Return
JP1 to NORMAL and turn on your computer. Hold down the [Delete] key during the Power On
Self Test and enter BIOS Setup to reconfigure your BIOS settings.
JP1
CMOS_CLR
CLEAR
Transcend
NORMAL
Clear CMOS Jumper
2.5 VCC3 Adjust
Keep this selection fixed unless you are familiar with the system. Default is “Medium”.
JP28
VCC3
Low Load
Transcend
VCC3 Adjust
Medium Load
h Load
Hi
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2.6 Onboard Audio Setting (JP2 ONBOARD AUDIO)
To use an external CNR card, the onboard audio CODEC can be enabled or disabled via this
jumper. Please disable the onboard audio CODEC if you want to use a PCI Sound Card or an
CNR Audio Card. When you install a CNR card, remember that the onboard audio CODEC
uses the primary channel. Therefore, if you want the onboard CODEC to work, you must set the
CNR to be secondary .
JP2
Transcend
Audio Selection Jumper
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Audio
Enable
Disable
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2.7 Keyboard Wake-Up (JP6 3-pin KB-AWK)
This function allows the Keyboard to Power Up the system. Set this jumper to “Enable” if you’d
like your Keyboard to be able to Power Up your computer. Then, go to the ”Power On Function”
in “Integrated Peripherals” in BIOS to choose the setting you prefer .
JP6
KB-AWK
Disable
Transcend
Enable
Keyboard Wake-Up
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2.8 Memory Configuration
This motherboard must be installed with PC100/PC133 SDRAM DIMM. Y ou can install either
single-sided or double-sided memory modules in any combination of memory capacities (listed
below) in any socket, but never exceed 512MB total memory capacity .
NOTE: This motherboard supports memory modules with 8/16/32/64/128/256/
512MB.
Transcend
3.3V Position
Unbuffered Position
168-pin Unbuffered SDRAM Module (DIMM1)
168-pin Unbuffered SDRAM Module (DIMM2)
168-pin Unbuffered SDRAM Module (DIMM3)
168Pin Memory DIMM Sockets
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2.9 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
This 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.
Connect your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (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 (see important note below).
If your HDD supports Ultra DMA/66 or Ultra DMA/100, you must use an 80-wire cable, otherwise
the HDD won’t be able to reach these higher speeds.
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 and other IDE devices can have
either setting depending on the device’s jumper . Please refer to the device’s manual for more
information.
NOT E: The Connectors must be attached to the IDE channels correctly. Make
sure that the red stripe on one edge of the ribbon cable (this may be faint
and could be a dotted line) is the nearest to PIN1 (on the left as the
motherboard is shown in the picture below).
IDE
Secondary IDE Connector
Primary IDE Connector
Transcend
PIN1
PIN1
IDE2
IDE1
IDE Connectors
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2.10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
This connector supports the floppy disk drive (FDD) ribbon cable which is one of the items in
your motherboard package. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs
at the other end to the FDD(s). Remember , as in the last section, the red stripe on the edge of
the ribbon cable must be the nearest to PIN1 or your connection won’t work. PIN1 is on the left
as shown below.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Transcend
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
FDC
PIN1
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2.11 Fan Power Connectors
There are three fan power connectors on the motherboard: the CPU-FAN, POWER-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.
POWER-FAN
CPU-FAN
Transcend
Fan Power Connectors
FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
CASE-FAN
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2.12 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 “Wa ke-U p by PCI & WOL” 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
PME
GND
Transcend
Wake-on-LAN Connector
+5V Standby
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2.13 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (10-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, users can transfer
files to or from laptops (notebooks), PDAs and printers. You must also configure the setting
through “UART Mode Select” in “Integrated Peripherals” in BIOS to select “IrDA”. Connect the
Standard IR (SIR) device to the onboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions. An
optional Consumer Infrared (CIR) set connects to the CIR and SIR connectors simultaneously for
both wireless transmitting and remote control functions through one external infrared module.
IrDA
CIRSIR
12
+5V
NC
Transcend
IrDA Connector
NC
IRRX
GND
IRTX
CIRRX
5VSB
NC
NC
910
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2.14 Panel Connectors
Transcend
Panel Connector
Power LED (3-pin POWER_LED)
This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED.
Pin1: +5V
Pin3: N C
S_LED
HDD_LED
RESET
SOFT_OFF
NC
2
+++
20
1
++
POWER LED
KEY LOCK
SPEAKER
19
Pin5: GND
Speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
Pin13: +5V
Pin15: GND
Pin17: NC
Pin19: SPK
Hard Disk LED (2-pin HDD_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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Keylock Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
Use the keylock to enable or disable the keyboard.
Pin7: KEYLOCK
Pin9: GND
Suspend Mode LED (2-pin S_LED)
This 2-pin connector connects to the Suspend Mode LED on your case. This LED lights up
when the system is in “Suspend mode”.
Pin2: +5V
Pin4: GND
Reset Switch (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without turning on your power switch.
Pin14 & Pin16
Soft Power-Off (2-pin SOFT_OFF)
Attach the PW_BTTN Switch of the panel to this connector. Use the switch to power On/Off
your system. Set “Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN” in “Power Management Setup” in BIOS to either
“Instant-Off” or “Delay 4 Sec.”
Pin18 & Pin20
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2.15 Power Connector (20-pin PWR-CONN)
Make sure you plug the ATX power supply connector in properly . The pin definition is shown
below . Make sure that your A TX power supply can support at least 720mA +5V standby power
for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) functions.
PWR-CONN
Transcend
Power Connector
+3.3V
-12.0V
GND
PSON#
GND
GND
GND
-5.0V
+5.0V
+5.0V
PSON# : Power Supply on
+3.3V
+3.3V
GND
+5.0V
GND
+5.0V
GND
Power Good
+5.0V Standby
+12.0V
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2.16 External Back Panel I/O Ports
There are either 9 or 10 kinds of external connectors on the motherboard. The TS-ASL3 has
a Display VGA Port onboard that is not available on the TS-ASP3. The view in the drawing
shown below is the back panel of the motherboard housing of a TS-ASL3.
1. PS/2 Mouse Port (Green 6-pin MOUSE)
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple 6-pin KB)
3. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USBs)
4. Parallel Port (Burgundy 25-pin Printer)
5. Serial Port COMA (Turquoise 9-pin COMA)
6. Display VGA Port (Blue 15-pin VGA) (None on TS-ASP3)
7. Game Port/MIDI Port (Gold 15-pin GAME)
8. Line_out (Lime Green 1/8” LINE_OUT)
9. Line_in (Light blue 1/8” LINE_IN)
10. MIC_in (Pink 1/8” MIC)
1. PS/2 Mouse
3. USB1
3. USB2
2. PS/2 Keyboard
4. Parallel Port
(Printer)
5. COMA 6. VGA Port
7. Game/MIDI Port
8. Line_out
Back Panel I/O Ports
9. Line_in
10. MIC in
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2.17 Internal Serial Port Connector COMB
Y ou can use the provided serial port bracket to add a serial port (COMB) for an additional serial
device.
COMB
910
NC
GND
Transcend
Internal Serial Port Connector COMB
RI
CTS
RTS
DSR
DTR
SOUT
SIN
DCD
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2.18 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.
Transcend
Internal Audio Connectors
CD2
VIDEO
AUX
MODEM
Right Audio Channel
GND
Left Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
GND
ht Audio Channel
Ri
Right Audio Channel
GND
Left Audio Channel
Modem-Out
Voice from Modem
GND
Modem-In
Voice to Modem
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2.19 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 2.16 External
Back Panel I/O Ports”.
NOTE: Please make sure that the two red stripes on the cable are seated on pin1
and pin2.
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USB
Power
USBP2USBP2+
GND
USB
Power
USBP3USBP3+
GND
NC
USB 3/4 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.
) to highlight an item,
[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
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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, 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.
• IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
Press [Enter] to enter the submenu shown on the following page.
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• IDE HDD Auto-Detection: Detect the HDD on this channel. If the detection is
successful, it fills the remaining fields on this submenu.
• 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 disk 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
disk 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 HDD. Y ou should
then execute an anti-virus program. Keep in mind that this feature protects the boot
sector only, not the entire HDD.
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 data are accurate.
• Processor Number Feature
Make the CPU Serial number function active. (Only for PIII CPUs)
• Quick Power On Self Test
Select “Enabled” to reduce the amount of time required to run the 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, “CDROM”, “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.
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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 up capacity all have 80 tracks. Because very few modern PCs have 40track 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 T ypematic Rate setting is “Enabled”, you can set the 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 T ypematic 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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•
Report No FDD For WIN 95
Select “Yes” to release IRQ6 when there is no FDD, for compatibility with WIN 95 logo
certification.
• Delay For HDD (Secs)
Generally , you can set this field as “0”, but for some old HDDs, you may need to increase
the delay time for BIOS to detect what type it is.
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.
• SDRAM CAS Latency Time
This controls the SDRAM performance: default is “AUTO”. BIOS will auto detect the
SPD information of the Memory Module and choose the proper setting. Y ou may manually
set “SDRAM CAS Latency Time” to either “2” or “3”.
• SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc
Select the number of SDRAM clocks used per access cycle. Settings available are:
“Auto”, “7/9”, or “5/7”.
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• SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
This controls the latency between SDRAM active command and the read/write command.
Leave it on the default setting. Options are: “Auto”, “3”, and “2”.
• SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to SDRAM. Leave it on
the default setting. Options are: “Auto”, “3”, or “2”.
• System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the system BIOS. This action can increase system
performance.
• Video BIOS Cacheable
Selecting “Enabled” allows caching of the video BIOS. This action can increase system
performance.
• CPU Latency Timer
The option determines the way that the 815 chipset uses the deferrable processor cycle.
Options are: “Enabled” or “Disabled”.
• Delayed Transaction
PCI access speed is faster than ISA. If “Enabled” PCI will release the master bus to the
ISA interface for accessing data. The master bus control will then go back to PCI again.
• AGP Graphics Aperture Size
The Aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics
memory address space. Access to the aperture range is forwarded to AGP without any
translation. Available options are 64MB and 32MB.
• AGP Device 4X Support
Select “Enabled” if you use an AGP-4X video card.
• Display Cache Frequency
When you have AIMM installed, you can set the frequency according to the speed of the
SDRAM of your AIMM. Options are: “100MHz” or “133MHz”.
• System Memory Frequency
Default is “Auto”. When the CPU is 133MHz you can choose 100/133MHz, but when the
CPU is 100MHz, only the 100MHz selection functions.
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• On-Chip Video Window Size
You can select the size of mapped memory for the VGA/AGP driver to use.
• Onboard Display Cache Setting (Only for AIMM)
The following fields are displayed only if there is AIMM installed.
• CAS# Latency
Set the CAS Latency of the onboard display memory. Options are “2” or “3”.
• Paging Mode Control
“Open” or “Close” the paging mode control of the onboard display cache memory.
• RAS-to-CAS Override
The default value, “by CAS# LT”, will let this field have the same configuration as the
value of the field “CAS# Latency”. Alternatively, the option, “Override (2)”, will set the
value of this field to 2.
• RAS# Timing
Set the RAS timing of the onboard display cache memory. Options are: “Fast” or
“Slow”.
• RAS# Precharge Timing
Set the RAS precharge timing of the onboard display cache memory. Options are:
“Fast” or “Slow”.
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3.6 Integrated Peripherals
Choose this option and the following display appears:
••
• On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
••
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, when you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.
••
• IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
••
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-5) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through
5 provide successively increased performance. In “Auto” mode, the system automatically
determines the best one for each device.
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• IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
••
Ultra DMA/33/66/100 implementation is possible only if your IDE HDD can support it,
and if the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or higher or
a third-party IDE bus master driver). If both your HDD and your system software can
support Ultra DMA/33/66/100, select “Auto” to enable BIOS support.
••
• USB Controller
••
Select “Enabled” if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and
USB peripheral(s).
• USB Keyboard Support
Select “Enabled” if you use a USB Keyboard.
••
• Init Display First
••
This item allows you to decide which to activate first: the Onboard/AGP or the PCI Slot.
• AC97 Audio/Modem
If you select “Auto”, BIOS will detect whether you are using any Audio/Modem devices.
When an Audio/Modem device is detected, the onboard Audio/Modem controller will be
enabled. If you want to use your own Audio/Modem card, set these fields to “Disabled”.
If not, set these fields to “Auto”.
••
• IDE HDD Block Mode
••
Block Mode is also called Block Transfer , Multiple Commands, or Multiple Sector Read/
Write. If your IDE HDD supports Block Mode (most new drives do), select “Enabled” for
automatic detection of the optimal number of Block Read/Write per sector the drive can
support.
••
• POWER ON Function
••
−−
− Password: Power On only if you key in the correct password.
−−
−−
− Hot KEY: You can use a hot key to Power On the system.
−−
−−
− Mouse Left: Power On with the Mouse Left Button.
−−
−−
− Mouse Right: Power On with the Mouse Right Button.
−−
−−
− Any KEY: Press any key to Power On the system.
−−
−−
− BUTTON ONL Y: Power On only by pushing the button on the case (Default).
−−
−−
− Keyboard 98: Power On system by pushing the [Power-On] key on a Keyboard 98.
−−
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••
• KB Power On Password
••
Enter the Power On Password here. Activated only when “Password” is selected in the
POWER ON Function Menu.
NOTE: If you want to use this function, please make sure that the “KB-AWK” (JP6)
jumper is set to “Enable”. See Section 2.7 for details.
••
• Hot Key Power ON
••
Choose [CTRL] +[ F1] ~ [F12] as a “hot key” to Power On the system. Activated only
when “Hot KEY” is selected in the POWER ON Function Menu.
••
• Onboard FDC Controller
••
You can use this function to enable or disable the onboard FDC 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 Mode Select
••
Choose the right type of infrared device:
−−
− Normal: Normal operation
−−
−−
− IrDA: IrDA compliant serial infrared port
−−
−−
− ASKIR: Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
−−
••
• RxD, TxD Active
••
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct combination of RxD and
TxD.
••
• IR T ransmission Delay
••
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select “Enabled” or “Disabled” for the IR
Transmission Delay .
••
• UR2 Duplex Mode
••
This item allows you to select the IR “Half” or “Full” duplex function.
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••
• Use IR Pins
••
This option selects IR transmission routing. The two choices are: RxD2,TxD2 COMB
Connector or IR-Rx2Tx2
••
• Onboard Parallel Port
••
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”.
••
• Parallel Port Mode
••
This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
−−
− SPP: Allows normal-speed operation, but in one direction only.
−−
−−
− EPP: Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at maximum speed.
−−
−−
− ECP: Allows DMA and bi-directional operation. It is faster than EPP mode.
−−
−−
− ECP + EPP: Allows normal speed operation in two-way mode.
−−
••
• EPP Mode Select
••
Select EPP port type “EPP1.7” or “EPP1.9”.
••
• ECP Mode Use DMA
••
Assign DMA channel “1” or “3” to the port for ECP mode operation.
IR Connector
••
• PWR-ON After PWR-Fail
••
Choose if you want the system to automatically Power On after the power has failed.
−−
− Off: Disable this function
−−
−−
− On: Enable this function
−−
−−
− Former-Sts: Not only Power On the system, but also to return it to its former status.
−−
••
• Game Port Address
••
Set Joystick Game Port Address. The choices are: “Disabled”, “201” and “209”.
••
• Midi Port Address
••
Set Midi Port Address. The choices are: “Disabled”, “330”, “300” and ”290”.
••
• Midi Port IRQ
••
Assign IRQ “5” or “10” to the Midi Port.
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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).
• ACPI Suspend T ype
Select the ACPI Suspend Type: “S1 (POS)” or “S3 (STR)”. If your expansion cards do
not support the STR (Suspend-to-RAM) function, you must leave this field on “S1 (POS)”
setting. STR is an energy-saving feature. It takes only a few seconds to wake up the
system and return to the previous situation.
NO T E: This feature (STR) requires an A TX power supply with at least 720mA + 5V
standby power for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
functions.
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••
• Power Management
••
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
There are three selections for Power Management. Two of them have fixed mode
settings.
1. “Min Saving”:
Minimum power management mode. Inactivity period is defined below:
Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
HDD Power Down = 15 min.
2. “Max Saving”:
Maximum power management mode. Inactivity period is defined below:
Suspend Mode = 1 min.
HDD Power Down = 1 min.
3. “User Define”:
Allows you to set each mode individually. Select the time-out period for each
mode shown above.
••
• 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”:
−−
The DPMS (Display Power Management System) feature allows the BIOS to control
the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
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• VIDEO Off In Suspend
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Select “Yes” to blank the
monitor when the system enters suspend mode.
• Suspend T ype
Select Suspend Type: “Stop Grant” or “PWR ON Suspend”.
• 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”.
• Suspend Mode
After the selected period of system inactivity (1 minute to 1 hour), all devices except the
CPU will be shut down.
• HDD Power Down
After the selected period of system inactivity (1 to 15 minutes), the HDD powers down
while all other devices remain active. This feature doesn’t effect SCSI HDDs.
• Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
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 Power Off button down
for more than 4 seconds if you want to Power Off the system.
• Wake-Up by PCI & WOL
Select “Enabled” if you want to Power On your system when a PCI or LAN event occurs.
• Power On by Ring
Select “Enabled” to Power On your system when the external modem receives a call.
NOTE: This function requires an external modem which supports the Ring Wake-
Up function.
• USB KB Wake-Up From S3
When your system is in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode, you can wake-up the system by
pressing the wake-up key on the USB Keyboard.
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• CPU Thermal-Throttling
Select the CPU Thermal-Throttling rate. If BIOS detects that the CPU temperature is
too high, it will slow down the CPU’s speed according to this field. The choices are:
“87.5%”, “75.0%”, “62.5%”, “50.0%”, “37.5%”, “25.0%” and “12.5%”.
• Resume by Alarm
Select “Enabled” if you want to power up your system at a certain time on the same day
every month, or at a certain time every day.
• Date/Time
If select “On”, any activity on PCI Master wakes up the system.
• Reload Global Timer Events
An event occurring on an “Enabled” device among the devices listed below restarts the
global timer from Standby Mode and Powers On the system.
The settings in these fields “enable” or “disable” the detection of
Primary IDE 0
Primary IDE 1
Secondary IDE 0
IDE, floppy , serial and parallel port activities for powering down
state transition. Actually , it detects read/write to/from I/O ports.
Secondary IDE 1
FDD, COM, LPT Port
PCI PIRQ[A-D]#
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3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
• Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field “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” the next time the system
reboots.
• Resources Controlled by
The Award Plug-and-Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug-andPlay (PnP) compatible devices. If you select “Auto”, all of the Interrupt Requests (IRQs)
and DMA assignment fields will be activated as the BIOS automatically assigns them.
The choices are: “Auto” and “Manual”. If you select “Manual”, you will get the submenu
shown on the next page.
••
• 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”.
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• Assign IRQ For USB
When “Enabled”, BIOS will assign an IRQ channel for the USB controller .
• 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.
• PCI n Assignment
Each PCI Slot can be assigned its own IRQ number . When you assign one and find out
that the real IRQ is different from your assignment, the IRQ you assign must be taken
over by another device like Printer , USB Controller, MIDI, etc.
3.9 PC Health Status
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.
• CPU Warning Temperature
This field allows you to set the CPU warning temperature. Y ou can choose from “50°C/
122°F” to “70°C/158°F” or “Disabled”.
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• Shutdown Temperature
This field allows you to set the CPU shutdown temperature. The choices are: “60°C/
140°F”, “65°C/149°F”, “70°C/158°F” and “75°C/167°F”.
• Current CPU Temperature
This field displays the CPU temperature.
• Current CPU/Power/Case Fan Speed
These fields display the fan speeds of the CPU fan, Power fan and Case fan.
• VCORE
This field displays the CPU working voltage.
• VTT
This field displays the GTL bus voltage.
• +3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V/-5V
These fields show the power supply voltages.
• 3.3VSB/5VSB(V)
These fields display the 3.3V/5V standby power supplied to the CMOS battery.
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3.10 Frequency/Voltage Control
• CPU Vcore Select
This option adjusts the CPU voltage. Available selections depend on CPU type.
1.PIII and Celeron CPU: Default/+0.05V/+0.10V/+0.15V/+0.20V/+0.25V/+0.30V/+0.35V .
2.Tualatin CPU: Default/+0.025V/+0.050V/+0.075V/+0.100V/+0.125V/+0.150V/+0.175V .
• Autodetect DIMM/PCI Clk
“Enable” can stop the frequency output for unused DIMM/PCI slots.
• Spread Spectrum
“Enable” provides spread Spectrum for better EMI solution.
• Clock By Slight Adjust
This function allows you to set/adjust the FSB frequency of the CPU and the speed of the
PCI bus to any number between 66MHz and 166MHz. When JP4 is set to “AUTO” (See
Section 2.3 66/100/133MHz System Configuration), the frequency setting depends on
your CPU type. When JP4 is set to “66MHz”, you can select the system bus frequency
from 66MHz to 99MHz. When JP4 is set to “100MHz”, you can select the system bus
frequency from 100MHz to 132MHz. When JP4 is set to “133MHz”, you can select the
system bus frequency from 133MHz to 166MHz. When you overclock the CPU too
much, some devices on the motherboard might not function well, like onboard CODEC.
When this situation happens, reduce the frequency .
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• CPU Clock Ratio
This function allows you to set the CPU internal frequency ratio. It determines the CPU
internal frequency according to the following formula:
CPU internal frequency = frequency ratio x system bus frequency .*
The choices are: “3”, “3.5”, “4”, “4.5”, “5”, “5.5”, “6”, “6.5”, “7”, “7.5”, and “8”
*System bus frequency is set in the previous field (“Clock By Slight Adjust”).
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NOTE: Because Intel has locked the frequency ratio for new CPU settings, this field to
adjust the frequency ratio is usually useless. However, it is ef fective for older
version CPUs.
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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.
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 1(JP1). See Section 2.4 Using Jumper JP1 to Clear CMOS. To erase
the RTC RAM:
1. Unplug your computer.
2. Short the JP1 jumper.
3. Turn on your computer .
4. Hold down [Delete] key during the POST process and enter BIOS Setup to reconfigure 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: ASL3/TS-ASP3-Ver.1.01 08/06/01
The BIOS description shows on the third line.
ASL3/ASP3 - 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.
WARNING: 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 Test 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 5.1 and 5.2)
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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