Transcend TS-ABX31 User manual

TS-ABX31
Intel Socket 370 Celeron Series
USER/S MANUAL
Your Supplier, Your Partner,
Your Friend.
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User/s Notice
This User/s Manual is designed to assist system manufacturers or end users
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Product Model: TS-ABX31
Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: November,1999

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 PackageContents............................................................................................................1
1.2 SpecificationsandFeatures...........................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 3
2.1 Transcend TS-ABX31 Motherboard .................................................................... 3
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABX31 Motherboard................................................. 4
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................................................ 5
2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration........................................................ 6
2.5 CPU Internal Frequency Ratio Setting............................................................ 6
2.6 Memory Configuration ................................................................................... 8
2.7 Keyboard Wake Up ....................................................................................... 9
2.8 Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors ............................................................. 9
2.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector .......................................................................... 10
2.10 Fan Power Connectors .................................................................................. 10
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector ............................................................................ 11
2.12 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector .................................................. 11
2.13 Panel Connectors....................................................................................... 12
2.14 Power Connector....................................................................................... 13
2.15 External Connectors....................................................................................14
2.16 Clear CMOS Jumper................................................................................... 15

CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 16
3.1 BIOSSetup.......................................................................................................................16
3.2 TheMainMenu................................................................................................................16
3.3 StandardCMOSSetup...................................................................................................18
3.4 BIOSFeaturesSetup......................................................................................................21
3.5 ChipsetFeaturesSetup..................................................................................................24
3.6 PowerManagementSetup............................................................................................27
3.7 PnP/PCIConfigurationSetup..........................................................................................30
3.8 IntegratedPeripherals...................................................................................................32
3.9 SupervisorPassword.....................................................................................................35
3.10 UserPassword.............................................................................................................36
3.11 IDEHDDAutoDetection.............................................................................................36
3.12 Save&ExitSetup.........................................................................................................37
3.13 ExitWithoutSaving......................................................................................................37
3.14 LoadBIOSDefaults......................................................................................................38
3.15 LoadSetupDefaults.....................................................................................................38
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 39
4.1 HowtoCheckYourBIOSFileNameandVersion.......................................................39
4.2 DownloadCorrectBIOSFilefromWeb.......................................................................39
4.3 HowtoUpdateYourMotherboardBIOS......................................................................39

INTRODUCTION
1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
Thismotherboardpackagecontainsthe followingitems.Ifyoudiscoveranydamaged ormissing
items,please contact yourretailer.
1 - TS-ABX31 motherboard
2 - CD-ROM
3 - One FDD cable, one IDE cable
4-User’sManual
1.2 Specifications and Features
• •
• •
• CPU
-SupportIntelSocket 370 Celeron Series
• •
• •
• Chipset
-Intel440BX AGP
• •
• •
• DRAM Memory
-Support SynchronousDRAM
- 3pcs of 168-pin DIMM module sockets on board
- 8~768 MB memory size
-8/16/32/64/128/256MBSDRAM DIMM
- 64 data bits and ECC structure.
• •
• •
• I/O BUS Slot
- 1 AGP slot
-4Master / Slave PCI-BUS slots (PCI2.1compliant)
-2ISA BUS slots (one PCI/ISAshared)
• •
• •
• I/O Functions
-SupportPIOMode 3,4 ATAPI devicesandUltraDMA/33
- Support 2 high speed UART 16550 COM Ports
- Support EPP/ECP LPT Port
-Support1.44/2.88 MB floppy drive

INTRODUCTION 2
- Support PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
-Support IrDA port
-Support2 Universal Serial Bus Ports
• Award BIOS
-Support Plug-and-Play
-Support ACPI,DMI,Green Feature
• Wake Up Features
- PS/2 mouse and keyboard Wake Up
-Support Wake-on-LANfunction
-RemoteRing Wake Up
• PCB Dimensions
-ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 17.3cmx30.5cm(6.8inch x 12inch)

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend TS-ABX31 Motherboard
*T:Top
**B:Bottom
2 IDE
Connectors
3 DIMM
Sockets
I t l 440BX
ATX Power
Connector
66/100MHz
4 PCI Slots
2 ISA Slots
AGP Port
Multi I/O Chip
BIOS
Walk On LAN
* T:PS/2 Mouse
**B:PS/2 Keyboard
* T:USB1
**B:USB2
**B:COMB
**B:COMA
*T:Parallel
(Printer)
Floppy Driver
Connector
Socket 370
CPU
I
n
t
e
l
440BX
ChipSet
Intel PIIX4
ChipSet
Panel
Connector
CPU
Freq-Ratio
DIP Switch
LI Battery

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 4
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-ABX31 Motherboard
DIMM1 (64bit or ECC 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2 (64bit or ECC168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2 (64bit or ECC 168pin SDRAM Module)
0
l
X
et
C
onnector
Primary IDE Connector
Secondary IDE Connector
POWER-FAN
C
ONN
PGA 370
JP2
66/100MHz
Tra
n
PCI Slot1
(
PCI Slot4
(
PCI Slot2
(
PCI Slot3
(
ISA Sl
o
ISA Sl
o
AGP
Se
Floppy
2Mbit Flash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O
&
Keyboard
Controller
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
ISA1
ISA2
Infr
WOL
Wake-on-LAN
Hardware
Monitor
Socket 37
PS/2
T:Mouse
B:Ke
y
board
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMB
COMA
Printer
Parallel Port
Inte
l
440B
X
AGP Se
ATX Power
C
Drive Connector
CPU-FAN
FDC
IrDA
ared Port
PWR-
C
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
COMA
Thermal
Sensor
KB-AWK
JP1
Pin1
n
scend
AGP Slot
(
PCI1)
(
PCI4)
(
PCI2)
(
PCI3)
o
t1 (ISA1)
o
t2 (ISA2)
et
Intel
PIIX4
ChipSet
Li
Batter
y
CPU Freg.-Ratio
DIP Switch
Panel Connector
IDE
1
IDE2
CASE-FAN
AGP
CMOS_CLR
SW1
BAT1
JP4

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TS-ABX31
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
2.3 CPU Installation
ThemotherboardprovidesaZIFSocket370.TheCPUthatyoubought musthavea fanattached
toit toprevent overheating.Ifthere isnofanonit, pleasepurchaseafanbefore youturnon your
system.
WARNING! Be sure that sufficient air circulation is available across the processor’s pas-
sive heatsink. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage
both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
To installaCPU,first turnoffyoursystemand removeits cover.Locate theZIF socketand open
it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards to a 90-degree right
angle.Insert theCPU withthecorrect orientationas shownbelow.Thepicturebelowis forrefer-
enceonly.Youshouldhave aCPUfantocoverthefaceofthe CPU.Withtheaddedweightofthe
CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket/s
leverwhile holdingdowntheCPU.
Socket 370
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
Printer
ParallelPort
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
Socket
370 CPU
(Bottom)
Notch
Socket
370 CPU
(Top)
Notch

2.4 66/100MHz System Configuration
The jumper 2 (JP2) allows you to set FSB (Front Side Bus) to be 66 or 100MHz configuration.
WhenyousetFSBto66MHz,youcanselectthesystem busfrequency from66MHz to83.3MHz
through“CPUHost Clock(CPU/PCI)”of “ChipsetFeaturesSetup”in BIOS(Please referto page
26). When you set FSB to 100MHz, you can select the system bus frequency from 100MHz to
150MHz through “CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI)”of “Chipset Features Setup”in BIOS (Please
refer to page 26).
NOTE: Because Celeron socket 370 CPU now can support 66MHz FSB only, we strongly
recommend that you set JP2 as 66MHz. Otherwise it may cause system damaged. If
Intel releases new version Celeron CPU to support 100MHz FSB, then you can set JP2
as 100MHz to increase system performance.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
2.5 CPU Internal Frequency Ratio Setting
Theswitch 1(SW1)is designated foradjustingthe CPUinternalfrequency ratio.Thefrequency
ratioisdefinedasthetableshownbelow.Theinternal frequencycan becalculated bythe follow-
ingformula:
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 (Please refer to page 26).
NOTE: Because Intel has locked the Socket 370 Celeron CPU’s frequency ratio, setting
SW1 to adjust the frequency ratio is useless. Howerer, it may be effective if Intel unlocks
the frequency ratio in the future.
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
TS-ABX31 66/100MHz FSB
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
JP2
1
166MHz
100MHz
166/100MHz
Confi
g
uration Jumper

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TS-ABX31 CPU Freq.-Ra
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
Parallel
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
CPU Freq.-Ratio
D
CPUInternal
Frequency
333/500MHz
366/550MHz
400/600MHz
433/650MHz
466/700MHz
500/750MHz
JP2
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
66/100MHz
1
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Freq.-Ratio
x 5.0
x 5.5
x 6.0
x 6.5
x 7.0
x 7.5
2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
3
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
4
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
SW1
tio DIP Switch Settin
g
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
Printer
r
allelPort
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
D
IP Switch
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
SW1
1 2 3 4
ON DIP
: 500/750MHz
O:ON
X: OFF

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
2.6 Memory Configuration
Thismotherboard mustbeinstalled withDIMM (DualInlineMemory Module). TheDIMMsmust
be 3.3 Volt synchronous DRAM modules. It also supports ECC (Error Checking and Correct-
ing).
IMPORTANT: Memory speed setup is required through “Auto Configuration“in BIOS
Chipset Features Setup.
Installmemoryinany combinationas follows:
n DIMM Sockets
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2 COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
Intel443ZXAGPSet
ATXPower Connector
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
POWER-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
IrDA
InfraredPort
PWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
COMA
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
o
n
P
osition
MM1)
MM2)
MM3)
168-pinDIMM
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128 ,256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256MBytes
768MBytes (MAX.)
DIMMLocation
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
TotalMemory
TS-ABX31 168Pi
n
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AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
Unbuffered Positio
3.3V
P
168Pin SDRAM Module (DI
M
168Pin SDRAM Module (DI
M
168Pin SDRAM Module (DI
M

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2.7 Keyboard Wake Up (3-pin KB-AWK)
This function disables or enables you to use the keyboard to power up the system. Set this
jumperto “Enable”ifyouwish touseyour keyboard topowerup yourcomputer.
2.8 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 that make total of four de-
vices. In order to work together, two devices on each channel must be set differently to master
and slave mode, either one can be hard disk or CDROM. The setting as master or slave mode
dependson the jumper onyourIDE devices. Please refertotheir manual accordingly. Connect
yourfirst IDE hard disktomaster mode oftheprimary channel.
TS-ABX31 ID
E
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
KB-AWK
TS-ABX31 Ke
yb
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
b
oard Wake Up
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
Printer
ParallelPort
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
1
1Disable Enable
1JP1 KB-AWK
E
Connectors
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
W
K
Primar
y
IDE Connector
Secondar
y
IDE Connector
IDE1IDE2
PIN1
PIN1
IDE

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2.9 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
Thisconnector supports theprovidedfloppy diskdriveribbon cable. Afterconnecting the single
endto the board,connectthe two plugsonthe otherendto the floppydrives.
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
maycausedamages. These connectors support cooling fansof500mA (6W) or less.
TS-ABX31 Flopp
y
Di
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
TS-ABX31 Fan
P
Transcend
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CP
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
P
O
CASE_FAN
CPU_FAN
i
sk Drive Connector
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
PIN1
FDC
Floppy Drive Connector
P
ower Connectors
DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2 COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FAN
U-FAN
PWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
O
WER_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
FAN

11 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.11 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
ThisconnectorconnectstoLANcardswithaWake-on-LAN output.The systemcan bepowered
upwhenawakeuppacket or signal is received from the LAN card.
NOTE:This function requires that the Wake-on-LAN Power Up Control is set to “En-
abled”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)
TheIrDAconnectorcanbe configuredto supportwirelessinfraredmodule.Withthismoduleand
applicationsoftwaresuch as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection,usercantransferfiles
toorfromlaptops, notebooks, PDA and printers.
TS-ABX31 Wake-
o
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
TS-ABX31 IrD
A
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DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
o
n-LAN Connector
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
KB-AWK
+5 Volt Standby
Ground
PME
WOL
A
Connector
Socket370
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
Printer
ParallelPort
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
PGA370
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
ThermalSensor
KB-AWK
IrDA
15
+5V NC
IRRX GND
IRTX

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 12
2.13 Panel Connectors
Power LED Lead (3-pin KEYLOCK)
This3-pin connector attaches tothepowerLED.
Pin1 : +5V
Pin2 : NC
Pin3 : GND
Keylock Lead (2-pin KEYLOCK)
Usethekeylock to enable or disable thekeyboard.
Pin4 : KEYLOCK
Pin5 : GND
Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)
This4-pin connectorconnectsto the case-mountedspeaker.
Pin7 : +5V
Pin8 : GND
Pin9 : NC
Pin10 : SPK
Suspend Mode LED Lead (2-pin S_LED)
TheS_LED will lightwhenthe suspend modeworks.
Pin11 : +5V
Pin12 : GND
Harddisk LED Lead (2-pin HDD_LED)
This2-pinconnector connects to LED of harddisk. The LED lightswhenaHDDis active.
Pin13 : +5V
Pin14 : GND
Suspend Switch Lead (2-pin SUS)
Thisallowstheusertomanuallyplacethesystemintothesuspendmodeor“Green”modewhere
system activities will be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain
components whenthe systemisnot inuse.
Pin15 & Pin16
Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
withouthavingtoturnoffyourpower switch.
Pin17 & Pin18

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Software Power-Off Lead (2-pin SOFT_OFF)
Attachthe SOFT_OFF Switchofthe paneltothis connector.
Pin19 & Pin20
TS-ABX31 Pa
n
Transcend
DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
KB-AWK
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
shownbelow.Make surethatyour ATX powersupplycan supportatleast 10mA onthestandby
lead.
TS-ABX31 Pow
Transcend
DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
n
el Connector
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
+++
S_LED
HDD_LED
SUS
RESET
SOFT_OFF
SPEAKER
++
KEY LOCK
110
20
11
POWER LED
er Connector
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
POWER-FAN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
KB-AWK
PWR-CONN
PSON# : Power Supply on
Power Good
+3.3V
+3.3V
Ground
+5.0V
Ground
+5.0V
Ground
+5.0V Standb
y
+12.0V
+3.3V
-12.0V
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5.0V
+5.0V
+5.0V
PWR-CONN

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 14
1. PS/2 Mouse
2. PS/2 Keyboard
3. USB1
3. USB2
4.
5.
C
TS-ABX31 Exte
r
Parallel Port (Printer)
C
OMB 5. COMA
rnal Connectors
2.15 External Connectors
Thereare 5kindsof external connectorsonthe 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”.

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2.16 Clear CMOS Jumper (3-pin JP4)
Toclear the CMOSdata,you should turnoffyourcomputer powerandshort the pin1andpin2
of JP4.
TS-ABX31 Clea
r
Transcend
DIMM1(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
DIMM2(64/72bit 168pin SDRAM Module)
COM1
Printer
ParallelPort
AGP
PCISlot1 (PCI1) PCISlot4 (PCI4) PCISlot2 (PCI2) PCISlot3 (PCI3)
ISASlot1 (ISA1) ISASlot2 (ISA2)
Intel443ZXAGPSet
IntelPIIX4ChipSet
CR20323VLithiumCell
PrimaryIDE Connector
SecondIDE Connector
FloppyConnector
2MbitFlash (BIOS)
Multi-I/O&KeyboardController
FrequencyDIPSwitch
PANEL
PanelSwitch
IDE1IDE2
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
FDC
PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4
ISA1 ISA2
IrDA
InfraredPort
WOL
WakeOn LAN
PGA370
AGP
COMA
ThermalSensor
CMOS_CLR
HardwareMonitor
r
CMOS Jumper
1
1CMOS_CLR DEFAULT
Socket370
PS/2
T:MouseB:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1B:Port 2
COM2
ATXPower Connector
POWER-FANPWR-CONN
KB MOUSE
USB
COMB
KB-AWK
1JP4
CMOS_CLR

BIOS SETUP 16
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP
3.1 BIOS Setup
AwardBIOS has abuilt-inSetupprogram that allowsusersto modify thebasicsystem configu-
ration.This informationisstoredinCMOS RAM.Soit canretain theSetupinformation whenthe
poweris turnedoff.Whenthebattery ofCMOSfails, itwill causethedata lost.When ithappens,
youshould setupyour configurationparametersagain afterreplacingthe battery.
3.2 The Main Menu
As you turn on or reboot the system, the BIOS is immediately activated. It will read the system
configurationinformation,andcheckthesystemthrough PowerOn SelfTest(POST). Duringthe
POSTprocess,pressthe[Del]key,andyoucanentertheAwardBIOSconfigurationsystem.The
followingscreen willappear.
IntheAwardBIOSsystem,youcan use the arrows ( ) to highlight the item, and press
the[Enter] keyto enterthesub-menu.Thefollowing keyshelp younavigateinSetup.
Esc Main Menu:Quitand not savechangesinto CMOS RAM
Otherpages: Exitcurrentpage andreturnto Main Menu
PgUp Increasethenumeric valueor makechanges
PgDn Decreasethenumeric value or makechanges
+ Increasethe numericvalueor makechanges
- Decreasethenumeric value or makechanges