Transcend TS-ABX11 User manual

TS-ABX11
TS-AZX11
USER/S MANUAL
Intel Pentium II, III Series
Your Supplier, Your Partner,
Your Friend.
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Product Model: TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11
Manual Version: 3.1
Release Date: November,1999

Ta le 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 TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard ................................................. 3
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Motherboard................................... 4
2.3 CPU nstallation ....................................................................................... 5
2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration................................................................... 8
2.5 CPU nternal Frequency Ratio Setting.................................................... 8
2.6 Memory Configuration .............................................................................. 10
2.7 Keyboard Wake Up .................................................................................. 11
2.8 Primary / Secondary DE Connectors....................................................... 11
2.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector .............................................................. 12
2.10 Fan Power Connectors .................................................................................. 12
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector ............................................................................ 13
2.12 rDA-Compliant nfrared 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 B OS Setup ............................................................................................................... 18
3.2 The Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................................................ 20
3.4 B OS Features Setup .............................................................................................. 23
3.5 Chipset Features Setup ......................................................................................... 26
3.6 Power Management Setup .................................................................................... 29
3.7 PnP/PC Configuration Setup............................................................................... 32
3.8 ntegrated Peripherals .................................................................................... 35
3.9 Supervisor Password ....................................................................................... 38
3.10 User Password ....................................................................................................... 39
3.11 DE HDD Auto Detection ................................................................................39
3.12 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................................. 40
3.13 Exit Without Saving ............................................................................................. 40
3.14 Load B OS Defaults ............................................................................................ 41
3.15 Load Setup Defaults .......................................................................................... 41
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 42
4.1 How to Check Your B OS File Name and Version ............................................ 42
4.2 Download Correct B OS File from Web................................................................ 42
4.3 How to Update Your Motherboard B OS ................................................................. 43

INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
This motherboard package contains the following items. f 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 DE cable
4 - Users Manual
1.2 Specifications and Features
• •
• •
• CPU
- Support ntel Pentium 233MHz~450MHz
- Support ntel Pentium 450MHz~700MHz
- Support ntel Celeron 266MHz~400MHz
• •
• •
• Chipset
- ntel 440BX/440ZX AGPset
• •
• •
• DRAM Memory
- Support Synchronous DRAM
- 3pcs of 168-pin D MM module sockets onboard for TS-ABX11
2pcs of 168-pin D MM module sockets onboard for TS-AZX11
- 8~768MB memory size for TS-ABX11
8~256MB memory size for TS-AZX11
- 8/16/32/64/128/256MB SDRAM D MM for TS-ABX11
8/16/32/64/128MB SDRAM D MM 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 PC -BUS slots (PC 2.1 compliant) for TS-ABX11
4 PC -BUS slots for TS-AZX11
- 2 SA BUS slots (one PC / SA shared)

2 INTRODUCTION
• •
• •
• I/O Functions
- Support P O Mode 3,4 ATAP devices and Ultra DMA/33
- Support 2 high speed UART 16550 COM Ports
- Support EPP/ECP LPT Port
- Support 1.44/2.88 MB floppy drive
- Support PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
- Support rDA port
- Support 2 Universal Serial Bus Ports
- Support Creative® SB-L nkTM
• Award BIOS
- Support Plug-and-Play, PC98
- Support ACP , DM , Green Feature
• Wake Up Features
- PS/2 mouse and keyboard Wake Up
- Support 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 TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Mother oard
* 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
****5 PCI Slots
2 ISA Slots
* T:PS/2 Mouse
**B:PS/2 Keyboard
* T:USB1
**B:USB2
**B:COMB
**B:COMA
*T:Parallel
(Pri ter)
AGP Port
Multi I/O Chip
BIOS
Floppy Drive
Co ector
2 IDE
Co ectors
***3 DIMM
Sockets
I tel 443BX/
443ZX Chipset
Li Battery
Wake-o -LAN
ATX Power
Co ector Slot 1
CPU Freq.-Ratio
DIP Switch
66/100MHz
Pa el
Co ector
I tel PIIX4
Chipset

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2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Mother oard
DIMM1 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
**DIMM3 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2 (64/*72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
AGP
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PCI Slot1 (PCI1)
PCI Slot2 (PCI2)
PCI Slot3 (PCI3)
PCI Slot4 (PCI4)
***PCI Slot5 (PCI5)
ISA Slot1 (ISA1)
ISA Slot2 (ISA2)
Li Battery
PS/2
T:Mouse
B:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMB
COMA
rinter
Parallel Port
ATX ower
Connector
Intel
PIIX4
Chipset
2Mbit Flash
(BIOS)
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
CMOS-CLR KB-AWK
IrDA JP5
Slot 1
FDC
IDE2
IDE1
JP4
Intel
443BX/ZX
AGP Set
*72 bits ECC structure is valid for TS-ABX11 only.
**D MM3 is effective for TS-ABX11 only.
***PC slot5 is effective for TS-ABX11 only.

2.3 CPU Installation
•UNIVERSAL RETENTION MODULE (URM) INSTALLATION
1. Before installing the UN VERSAL RETENT ON
MODULE, pull the supporting EARs 90o outward
until you hear a Click and both EARs sit upright
in the notches of the main body.
2. nsert the BOARDLOCK BODY into the MA N
BODY. Then turn the BOARDLOCK BODY clock-
wise until it can be turned no more (there is a stop-
per device on the MA N BODY). Then the
BOARDLOCK BODY is secured on the MA N
BODY.
3. Push the BOARDLOCK P Ns all the way down.
The P Ns automatically turn to an angle and lock
inside the BOARDLOCK BODYs. Then pull the
P N back up to the stopper in order for the
BOARDLOCK BODY to be easily inserted into the
PC BOARD. For the ease in installation,
BOARDLOCK BODYs should be inserted into the
UN VERSAL RETENT ON MODULE before it is
installed onto the PC BOARD. Then you only need
to push the BOARDLOCK P Ns all the way down
and the MODULE would be set up tightly on the
PC BOARD.
4. When the UN VERSAL RETENT ON MODULE
is installed on the PC BOARD, move the SL DER
to the LOCK position to lock in the CPU. To re-
move the CPU, push the SL DER down to the
OPEN position to unlock it.
UNIVERSAL RETENTION MODULE EAR
LOCK
OPEN
MAIN BODY
BOARDLOCK BODY
BOARDLOCK BODY
CPU
PC
CPU
BOARD
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5

•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 mother oard retailers or refer
to your mother oard 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.
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Intel Celeron Intel Pentium II Intel Pentium III
Processor Processor Processor
(S.E.P.P) (S.E.C.C) (S.E.C.C.2)

Setp1: nstall the Processor in Slot 1
Slide the processor into the URM assembly and insert it
in Slot1, 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 Slot1 connector.
IMPORTANT: The Slot1 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.
Step2: Lock the CPU in the URM
Lock the processor into the URM by pushing the top-right
and -left latches in the outward position as shown in the
illustration.
Step3: 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.
•The Intel Processor Installation
A B C
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7

2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration
The jumper 1 (JP1) allows you to set FSB (Front Side Bus) to be 66 or 100MHz configuration.
When you set FSB to 66MHz, you can select the system bus frequency from 66MHz to
83.3MHz through CPU Host Clock (CPU/PC ) of Chipset Features Setup in B OS Setup
(Please refer to page 28). When you set FSB to 100MHz, you can select the system bus
frequency from 100MHz to 150MHz through CPU Host Clock (CPU/PC ) of Chipset
Features Setup in B OS Setup (Please refer to page 28).
NOTE: If you are not familar with this feature, we recommend you set this jumper to
AUTO
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2.5 CPU Internal Frequency Ratio Setting
The switch 1 (SW1) is designated for adjusting the CPU internal frequency ratio.The
frequency ratio is defined as the table shown below. The internal frequency can be calculated
by the following formula:
CPU internal frequency = frequency ratio x system us frequency *
* System bus frequency is set in CPU Host Clock (CPU/PC ) of Chipset Features Setup in
B OS Setup (Please refer to page 28).
NOTE: Because Intel has locked the frequency ratio for new CPUs, setting SW1 to
adjust the frequency ratio is useless. Howerer, it is effective for old version CPUs.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 66/100MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
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AUTO
66MHz
100MHz
1JP1
1
1
1

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 9
CPU nternal
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
O: ON
X: OFF
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 CP Freq.-Ratio DIP Switch Setting
SW1
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 333/500MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 366/550MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 400/600MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 433/650MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 466/700MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 233/350MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 266/400MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 300/450MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 500/750MHz
1 2 3 4
ON DIP : 533/800MHz
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2.6 Memory Configuration
This motherboard must be installed with D MM (Dual nline Memory Module). The D MMs
must be 3.3 Volt synchronous DRAM modules. t 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.
nstall memory in any combination as follows:
168-pin D MM
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
768MBytes (max.)
D MM Location
D MM1
D MM2
*D MM3
**Total Memory
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)
*D MM3 is valid for TS-ABX11only.
**Maximum of 768MB is for TS-ABX11, while 256MB for TS-AZX11.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 11
2.7 Key oard Wake Up (3-pin KB-AWK)
This function disables or 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)
This motherboard supports two 40-pin DE connectors marked as DE1 (primary DE chan-
nel) and DE2 (secondary DE channel). Each channel supports two DE devices that make
total of four devices. n order to work together, two devices on each channel must be set
differently to master and slave modes, either one can be hard disk or CD-ROM. The setting
as master or slave mode depends on the jumper on your DE devices. Please refer to their
manual accordingly. Connect your first DE hard disk to master mode of the primary channel.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Keyboard Wake p
1
1
Disable
Enable
1JP5 KB- WK
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TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 IDE Connectors
Primary IDE Connector
Secondary IDE Connector
PIN1
PIN1
IDE2
IDE1
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Note: Orient the red
stripe 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 damages. These connectors support cooling fans of 500mA (6W) or less.
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
Floppy Drive Connector
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Note: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
PIN1
FDC
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Fan Power Connectors
Rotation
+12V
GND
FAN
POWER-F N
C SE-F N CPU-F N
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 13
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
This connector connects to LAN cards with a Wake-on-LAN output. The system can be
powered 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
Ena led and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V
stand y power.
2.12 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IrDA)
The rDA connector can be configured to support wireless infrared module. With this module
and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user 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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IrD
15
+5V
NC
IRRX
GND
IRTX

TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 Panel Connectors
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+++
S LED
HDD LED
SUS
RESET
SOFT OFF
SPEAKER
++
KEY LOCK
1
1020
11
POWER LED
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2.13 Panel Connectors
Power LED Lead (3-pin Power LED)
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

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 to 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.
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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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
Suspend Switch Lead (2-pin SUS)
This allows the user to manually place the system into the suspend mode or Green mode
where system activities will be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of
certain components when the system is not in use.
Pin15 & Pin16
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

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2.15 External Connectors
There are 5 kinds of external connectors on the motherboard.
1. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin MOUSE)
The onboard PS/2 mouse connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked MOUSE.
The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin KB)
The onboard PS/2 keyboard connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked KB.
The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
3. Universal Serial BUS USB Ports 1 & 2 (Two 4-pin USBs)
You can attach USB devices to the USB connector. The motherboard contains two
USB connectors, which are marked as USB.
4. Parallel Port Connector (25-pin PRN)
The onboard printer connector is a 25-pin D-type connector marked PRN. The view
angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
5. Serial Port Connectors (Two 9-pin COMA/COMB)
The onboard serial connectors are 9-pin D-type connectors on the back panel of
motherboard. The serial port1 connector is marked as COMA and the serial port2
connector is marked as COMB.
1. PS/2 Mouse
2. PS/2 Keyboard
3. USB1
3. USB2
4. Parallel Port (Printer)
5. COMB 5. COM
TS-ABX11/TS-AZX11 External Connectors