Transcend TS-ABX11 User manual

TS-ABX11
TS-AZX11
USER’S MANUAL
Intel®Pentium®II / IIITM Series

TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard
Supporting Intel® Slot 1 CeleronTM, Pentium®II, Pentium®III Series Processors
66/100 MHz Front Side Bus Frequency
Intel®440BX/440ZX Chipset
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Manual Version: 3.2
Release Date: May, 2000

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Package Contents ............................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications and Features ................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard ................................................. 3
2.2 Layout of Transcend’s TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard.................................... 4
2.3 CPU Installation .................................................................................................... 5
2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration.................................................................... 8
2.5 CPU Internal Frequency Ratio Settings............................................................ 8
2.6 Memory Configuration ................................................................................... 10
2.7 Keyboard Wake Up .................................................................................... 11
2.8 Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors ....................................................... 11
2.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector .............................................................. 12
2.10 Fan Power Connectors .................................................................................. 12
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector ............................................................................ 13
2.12 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector ............................................ 13
2.13 Panel Connectors....................................................................................... 14
2.14 Power Connector......................................................................................... 15
2.15 External Connectors........................................................................................16
2.16 Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................................ 17
2.17 SB-Link Connector...................................................................................... 17

CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 18
3.1 BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................ 18
3.2 The Main Menu .................................................................................................. 18
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup ..................................................................................... 20
3.4 BIOS Features Setup ........................................................................................ 23
3.5 Chipset Features Setup ..................................................................................... 26
3.6 Power Management Setup ................................................................................ 29
3.7 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup............................................................................. 33
3.8 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 35
3.9 Supervisor Password ....................................................................................... 38
3.10 User Password .................................................................................................. 39
3.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection ................................................................................39
3.12 Save & Exit Setup ............................................................................................. 40
3.13 Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................... 40
3.14 Load BIOS Defaults ......................................................................................... 41
3.15 Load Setup Defaults ........................................................................................ 41
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 42
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version ............................................ 42
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from the Web..................................................42
4.3 How to Update Your Motherboard BIOS ............................................................43

INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
This motherboard package contains the following items. If you discover any damaged or
missing items, please contact your retailer.
1 - TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard
2 - CD-ROM
3 - One FDD cable, one IDE cable
4 - User’s Manual
1.2 Specifications and Features
• •
• •
• CPU
- Supports Intel Pentium II 233MHz~450MHz
- Supports Intel Pentium III 450MHz~533MHz
• •
• •
• Chipset
- Intel 440BX/440ZX AGPset
• •
• •
• DRAM Memory
- Supports Synchronous DRAM
- 3pcs of 168-pin DIMM module sockets onboard for TS-ABX11
2pcs of 168-pin DIMM module sockets onboard for TS-AZX11
- 8~768MB memory capacity for TS-ABX11
8~256MB memory capacity for TS-AZX11
- 8/16/32/64/128/256MB SDRAM DIMM for TS-ABX11
8/16/32/64/128MB SDRAM DIMM for TS-AZX11
- 64 data bits or 72 data bits (ECC) structure for TS-ABX11
64 data bits structure for TS-AZX11
• •
• •
• I/O BUS Slot
- 1 AGP slot
- 5 Master / Slave PCI-BUS slots (PCI 2.1 compliant) for TS-ABX11
4 PCI-BUS slots for TS-AZX11
- 2 ISA BUS slots (one PCI/ISA shared)

2INTRODUCTION
• •
• •
• I/O Functions
- Supports PIO Mode 3, 4 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA/33
- Supports 2 high speed UART 16550 COM Ports
- Supports EPP/ECP LPT Port
- Support s1.44/2.88 MB floppy drive
- Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
- Supports IrDA port
- Supports 2 Universal Serial Bus Ports
- Supports Creative®SB-LInkTM
• Award BIOS
- Supports Plug-and-Play, PC98
- Supports ACPI, DMI, Green Feature
• Wake Up Features
- PS/2 mouse and keyboard Wake Up
- Supports Wake-on-LAN function
- Remote Ring Wake Up
• PCB Dimensions
- ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 20.4cm x 30.5cm (8inch x 12inch)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend’s TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard
* T:Top
** B:Bottom
*** 3 DIMM Sockets for TS-ABX11, 2 DIMM Sockets for TS-AZX11
**** 5 PCI slots for TS-ABX11, 4 PCI slots for TS-AZX11
* T:PS/2 Mouse
**B:PS/2 Keyboard
* T:USB1
**B:USB2
**B:COMB
**B:COMA
*T:Parallel
(Printer)
AGP Port
ATX Power
Connector
2 IDE
Connectors
***3 DIMM
Sockets
Intel 443BX/
443ZX Chipset
Slot 1
CPU Freq.-Ratio
DIP Switch
****5 PCI Slots
2 ISA Slots
Multi I/O Chip
BIOS
Li Battery
Floppy Drive
Connector
Wake-on-LAN
66/100MHz
Panel
Connector
Intel PIIX4
Chipset

4HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard
*72 bits ECC structure is valid for TS-ABX11 only.
**PCI slot 5 is present in TS-ABX11 only.
***DIMM3 is present in TS-ABX11 only.
DIMM1 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
**DIMM3 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)
PCI Slot 3 (PCI3)
PCI Slot 4 (PCI4)
***PCI Slot 5 (PCI5)
ISA Slot 1 (ISA1)
ISA Slot 2 (ISA2)
PS/2
T:Mouse
B:Ke
y
board
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMB
COMA
Printer
Parallel Port
ATX Power Connector
Intel
PIIX4
Chipset
Multi-I/O
&
Keyboard
Controller
Hardware
Monitor
KB MOUSE
USB
POWER-FAN CPU-FAN
CPU Freq.-Ratio
DIP Switch
SW1
66/100MHzJP1
WOL
Wake-on-LAN
SB_Link
Panel Connector
CASE-FAN
KB-AWK
IrDA JP5
Slot 1
FDC
IDE2
IDE1
Intel
443BX/ZX
AGP Set
AGP
2Mbit Flash
(BIOS)
Li Battery
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CMOS-CLR
JP4

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
2.3 CPU Installation
•UNIVERSAL RETENTION MODULE (URM) INSTALLATION
1. Before installing the UNIVERSAL RETENTION
MODULE,pullthesupporting EARs 90ooutward
untilyouhear a “Click”and both EARs sit upright
in the notches of the main body.
2. Insert the BOARDLOCK BODY into the MAIN
BODY. Then turn the BOARDLOCK BODY
clockwise until it can be turned no more (there is
a stopper device on the MAIN BODY). Then the
BOARDLOCK BODY is secured on the MAIN
BODY.
3. Push the BOARDLOCK PINs all the way down.
The PINs automatically turn to an angle and lock
inside the BOARDLOCK BODYs. Then pull the
PIN back up to the stopper in order for the
BOARDLOCKBODYtobeeasilyinsertedintothe
PC BOARD. For the ease in installation,
BOARDLOCKBODYsshould be inserted into the
UNIVERSAL RETENTION MODULE before it is
installedonto thePCBOARD. Thenyouonly need
to push the BOARDLOCK PINs all the way down
and the MODULE would be set up tightly on the
PC BOARD.
4. When the UNIVERSAL RETENTION MODULE
isinstalledonthePCBOARD,movetheSLIDER
to the LOCK position to lock in the CPU. To
removetheCPU, push the SLIDER down to the
OPEN position to unlock it.
UNIVERSAL RETENTI
O
LOCK
OPEN
BOARDLOCK BODY
BOA
R
CPU
PC
CPU
BOARD
MAIN BODY
R
DLOCK BODY
O
N MODULE EAR

•The Intel Processor Type
A-(the Retention Mechanism)
B-(the Processor Latches)
NOTE:The retention mechanism must support your specific processor. Some retention
mechanism may not support all processors. Contact your motherboard retailers or refer
to your motherboard documentation if you have any questions.
If the Intel Pentium II processor is S.E.C.C package only, push the processor latches [B]
in completely to install.
Carefully slide the proceessor into the retention mechanism and connector.
6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Intel Celeron Intel Pentium II Intel Pentium III
Processor Processor Processor
(S.E.P.P) (S.E.C.C) (S.E.C.C.2)

Step1: Install the Processor in Slot 1
Slide the processor into the URM assembly and insert it
in Slot 1, while making sure that the heat sink assembly
is facing towards the chipset, as shown in the figure.
Press down firmly on the CPU until it is fully seated in
the Slot 1 connector.
IMPORTANT: The Slot 1 connector is directionally
keyed and the processor will not go in unless it is
properly oriented. Do Not apply excessive force
when installing the CPU.
Step 2: Lock the CPU in the URM
Lock the processor into the URM by pushing the top-right
and -left latches to the outward position as shown in the
illustration.
Step 3: How to Remove the Processor
(A) Unlock the CPU by pushing the top-right and -left
latches inward.
(B) Push both slides on the URM right and left branches
downward.
(C) Remove the processor by pulling it upward while
holding the two slides in the down position.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7
•The Intel Processor Installation
A B C

2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration
Jumper1(JP1)allowsyoutosettheFSB(FrontSideBus)toeither66or100MHzconfiguration.
When you set the FSB to 66MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 66MHz to
83.3MHz through “CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI)”of “Chipset Features Setup”in BIOS Setup
(Please refer to page 26). When you set the FSB to 100MHz, you can select a system bus
frequencyfrom100MHzto150MHz through “CPUHostClock(CPU/PCI)”of“ChipsetFeatures
Setup”in BIOS Setup (Please refer to page 26).
NOTE:If you are not familar with this feature, we recommend you set this jumper to “AUTO”
8 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.5 CPU Internal Frequency Ratio Setting
Switch 1 (SW1) is for adjusting the CPU internal frequency ratio. The frequency ratio is shown
in the table overleaf. The internal frequency can be calculated by the following formula:
CPU internal frequency = frequency ratio x system bus frequency *
* System bus frequency is set in “CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI)”of “Chipset Features Setup”in
BIOS Setup (Please refer to page 26).
NOTE: Because Intel has locked the frequency ratio for new CPUs, setting SW1 to
adjust the frequency ratio is useless. However, it is effective for old version CPUs.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 66/100MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
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AUTO
66MHz
100MHz
1
JP1
1
1
1

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9
CPU Internal
Frequency
233/350MHz
266/400MHz
300/450MHz
333/500MHz
366/550MHz
400/600MHz
433/650MHz
466/700MHz
500/750MHz
533/800MHz
JP1
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
4
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
Freq.-Ratio
x 3.5
x 4.0
x 4.5
x 5.0
x 5.5
x 6.0
x 6.5
x 7.0
x 7.5
x 8.0
1
O
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
2
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
3
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
SW1
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 CPU Freq.-Ratio DIP Switch Setting
SW1
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
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: ON(O) : OFF(X) x 3.5
x 4.0
x 4.5
x 5.0
x 5.5
x 6.0
x 6.5
x 7.0
x 7.5
x 8.0
Ratio

10 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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. It also supports ECC (Error Checking and
Correcting), which is valid for TS-ABX11 only.
IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through “Auto Configuration“in BIOS
Chipset Features Setup.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
168-pin DIMM
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
768MBytes (max.)
DIMM Location
DIMM1
DIMM2
*DIMM3
**Total Memory
*DIMM3 is for TS-ABX11only.
**768 MB is maximum for the TS-ABX11, while 256MB is maximum for the TS-AZX11.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 168Pin DIMM Sockets
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Unbuffered Position
3.3V Position
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM1)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM2)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM3)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 11
2.7 Keyboard Wake Up (3-pin KB-AWK)
This function enables you to use the keyboard to power up the system. Set this jumper to
“Enable”if you wish to use your keyboard to power up your computer.
2.8 Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
Thismotherboard supports two 40-pin IDE connectors marked as IDE1(primary IDEchannel)
and IDE2 (secondary IDE channel). Each channel supports two IDE devices which makes a
total of four devices. In order to work together, two devices on each channel must be set
differently to master and slave modes, either one of which a can be hard disk or CD-ROM.
The setting as master or slave mode depends on the jumper on your IDE devices. Please
refer to their manual accordingly. Connect your first IDE hard disk to the master mode of the
primary channel.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Keyboard Wake Up
1
1Disable Enable
1JP5 KB-AWK
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TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 IDE Connectors
Primar
y
IDE Connector
Secondar
y
IDE Connector
PIN1
PIN1
IDE2
IDE1
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Note: Make sure that the red
stripe is next to Pin1

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2.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. After connecting the
single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives.
2.10 Fan Power Connectors
There are three fan power connectors on the motherboard: CPU-FAN, POWER-FAN, and
CASE-FAN. Each connector provides +12V power. Make sure it is in the right orientation, or
it may cause damage. These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Fan Power Connectors
Rotation
+12V
GND
FAN
POWER-FAN
CASE-FAN CPU-FAN
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TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Flopp
y
Drive Connector
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Note: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
PIN1
FDC

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 13
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
ThisconnectorconnectstoLANcardswithaWake-on-LANoutput.Thesystemcanbepowered
up when a wakeup packet or signal is received from the LAN card.
NOTE:This function requires that the Wake-on-LAN Power Up Control is set to “Enabled”
and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
2.12 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IrDA)
TheIrDA connectorcan beconfigured tosupport awireless infraredmodule. Withthis module
andapplicationsoftware such as Laplinkor Win95 Direct CableConnection,users can transfer
files to or from laptops, notebooks, PDA and printers.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Wake-on-LAN Connector
+5 Volt Standby
Ground
PME
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WOL
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 IrDA Connector
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IrDA
15
+5V NC
IRRX GND
IRTX

14 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.13 Panel Connectors
Power LED Lead (3-pin KEYLOCK)
This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED.
Pin1 : +5V
Pin2 : NC
Pin3 : GND
Keylock Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
Use the keylock to enable or disable the keyboard.
Pin4 : KEYLOCK
Pin5 : GND
Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
Pin7 : +5V
Pin8 : GND
Pin9 : NC
Pin10 : SPK
Suspend Mode LED Lead (2-pin S_LED)
The S_LED will light when the suspend mode works.
Pin11 : +5V
Pin12 : GND
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Panel Connectors
++
S_LED
HDD_LED
RESET
SOFT_
OFF
SPEAKER
++
KEY LOCK
1
1020
11
POWER LED
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 15
Software Power-Off Lead (2-pin SOFT_OFF)
Attach the SOFT_OFF Switch of the panel to this connector.
Pin19 & Pin20
2.14 Power Connector (20-pin PWR-CONN)
Make sure to plug the ATX 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 the
standby lead.
Hard disk LED Lead (2-pin HDD_LED)
This 2-pin connector connects to LED of hard disk. The LED lights when a HDD is active.
Pin13 : +5V
Pin14 : GND
Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without having to turn off your power switch.
Pin17 & Pin18
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Power Connectors
PSON# : Power Supply on
PWR-CONN
Power Good
+3.3V +3.3V
Ground
+5.0V
Ground
+5.0V
Ground
+5.0V Standby
+12.0V
+3.3V -12.0V Ground
PSON#
Ground Ground Ground -5.0V +5.0V +5.0V
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16 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. PS/2 Mouse
2. PS/2 Ke
y
board
3. USB1
3. USB2
4. Parallel Port (Printer)
5. COMB 5. COMA
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 External Connectors
2.15 Back Panel I/O Ports
Thereare 5 kinds of externalconnectors on the motherboard. The view angle of the drawing
shown on the next page is from back panel of the 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 port. The motherboard contains two
USB ports, which are marked as “USB”.
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
motherboard. The serial port 1 is marked as “COMA”, and the serial port 2 is marked
as “COMB”.