Transcend TS-APR3 User manual

TS-APR3
USER’S MANUAL
Intel®Socket 370 CeleronTM/
Pentium® III FC-PGA Series

TS-APR3 Motherboard
SupportingIntel®Socket370CeleronTM/PentiumIIITM FC-PGASeriesProcessor
66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Frequency
AGP 4X
VIA®PRO 266 Chipset
Welcome!
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andinnovativeonboardfunctionsbuilt around the advanced architecture of the new VIA®PRO
266Chipset. Moredetailswillfollowlaterin this manual.
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ezBIOS—Motherboard Shield and Upgrade
Utility
ezBIOS—One Click is All it Takes!
TranscendisproudtoinformyouthatyournewmotherboardcomeswithezBIOSfromTranscend.
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-VirusBIOSProtection–Transcend’smotherboardscomewithanewhardware
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
updatingwithconfidence. Inthepast,any failure or incorrect operation during BIOS
updatingcouldcrashthewholesystem. Normallytheuserwouldn’thavethecapability
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
happensduringBIOSupdating,theuser’ssystem can still bootfromthefloppydrive,
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
detecttheBIOSversionofyoursystem,downloadthelatestversion,andexecuteall
the updating commands automatically from the Internet. Restarting the computer
completestheBIOSupdating. Thisfeature should beveryhandyforuserswhoneed
to update BIOS repeatedly, especially MIS staff. The on-line updating program is
includedonthedriversCD-ROMincludedintheboxwithyourmotherboard. Following
the step-by-step instructions, you can easily update or backup your BIOS. (If you
have a different OS, see “Chapter 4 BIOS Upgrade” for your BIOS updating
procedure.)
•Linear Overclocking – ezBIOS also provides a linear overclocking function. Users
can fine-tune the Front Side Bus (FSB) by increasing or reducing it by as little as
1.0MHztofindtheoptimumFSBsetting for the system. (Fordetailssee“Frequency/
Voltage 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.

TableofContents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 EssentialHandlingPrecautions.......................................................................... 1
1.2 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup........................................................... 2
1.3 PackageContents ............................................................................................. 3
1.4 SpecificationsandFeatures............................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
2.1 Transcend TS-APR3 Motherboard..................................................................... 5
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-APR3 Motherboard..................................................... 6
2.3 CPUInstallation ................................................................................................. 7
2.4 66/100/133MHzSystemConfiguration............................................................... 9
2.5 MemoryConfiguration...................................................................................... 10
2.6 Primary/SecondaryIDEConnectors ................................................................ 11
2.7 FloppyDiskDriveConnector ........................................................................... 12
2.8 Fan Power Connectors.................................................................................... 12
2.9 Wake-on-LANConnector ................................................................................. 13
2.10 Wake-on-Modem Connector............................................................................ 13
2.11 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector ..................................................... 14
2.12 PanelConnectors ............................................................................................ 14
2.13 Power Connector............................................................................................. 16
2.14 External Back Panel I/O Ports ......................................................................... 16
2.15 Clear CMOS Jumper ....................................................................................... 18
2.16 Onboard Audio Setting .................................................................................... 18
2.17 Internal Audio Connector ................................................................................. 19
2.18 Internal USB Port Connector............................................................................ 20
2.19 Suspend To RAM Setting................................................................................. 21

CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 22
3.1 BIOSSetup ........................................................................................................22
3.2 TheMainMenu...................................................................................................22
3.3 StandardCMOS Features..................................................................................24
3.4 AdvancedBIOS Features...................................................................................27
3.5 AdvancedChipsetFeatures ...............................................................................31
3.6 IntegratedPeripherals........................................................................................36
3.7 Power Management Setup.................................................................................42
3.8 PnP/PCIConfigurationSetup .............................................................................46
3.9 PC Health Status................................................................................................48
3.10 Frequency/VoltageControl.................................................................................49
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .....................................................................................50
3.12 LoadOptimized Defaults....................................................................................50
3.13 SupervisorPassword.........................................................................................51
3.14 User Password ..................................................................................................52
3.15 Save & Exit Setup ..............................................................................................53
3.16 ExitWithoutSaving ............................................................................................53
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE... 54
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version ..............................................54
4.2 Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site.........................................54
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS..........................................................55

1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Essential Handling Precautions
IMPORTANT. Read this section before unpacking your motherboard!
••
••
•Power Supply
Becareful! Alwaysensurethatthecomputerisdisconnectedfromthepowersupply
when working on the motherboard and its components. Near the battery on the
motherboard are 2 LEDs. One is green and indicates that the power connector is
attached and the system is in Standby, with 5V of power active to the motherboard.
The other is red and indicates that the system is fully active and powered. Serious
damagecouldoccurifyouremoveorinstallanycomponentswhenthegreen LED is
lit;whileadditionally, youcouldexperienceanastyshockifyou touch anythinginside
the case when the red LED is lit.
•Static Electricity
Static electricity may cause damage to the delicate integrated circuit chips on your
motherboard. Before handling the motherboard outside of its protective packaging,
ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body. A static discharge strong
enough to damage computer components is not perceptible by a human. Observe
theseprecautionswhilehandlingthemotherboardandothercomputercomponents:
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 thecomponentsonadd-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
packagingwheneverpossible.

1.2 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup
Itisadvisabletohavealloftheseitemsofhardwareavailablebeforeyouunpackyour
motherboard from its anti-static packaging and start building your system.
-Computer case and chassis with appropriate power supply
-Monitor
-Socket 370 Central Processing Unit (CPU) and CPU fan
-DIMM memory module(s)
-PS/2 or USB Keyboard
-PS/2 or USB Mouse
-HardDisk Drive
-Floppy Disk Drive
-CD-ROMDrive
-(Optional) External Peripherals: printer, speakers, plotter, modem
-(Optional) Internal Peripherals: modem, LAN cards
INTRODUCTION 2
••
••
•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 near the lower edge of the motherboard.
Incorrectcomputertimeand/or lossoftimemayindicate aweakmotherboardbattery.
Pleasereplaceyourbatteryonlywiththesametype,orasimilartype recommended
by the battery manufacturer. If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of
ashortcircuitorexplosion. Usedbatteriesshouldbedisposedofin accordance with
themanufacturer’sinstructionsandlocalenvironmentalregulations.
••
••
•Electric Screwdrivers
To reduce the risk of damage to the motherboard due to excessive torque, avoid
setting electric screwdrivers above 7.5 kg/cm.

3INTRODUCTION
1.3 Package Contents
Thismotherboard package should contain thefollowing items. Please check them assoon as
you unpack. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
-TS-APR3motherboard
-1 x CD-ROM
-1 x FDD cable
-1 x Ultra DMA/66/100 cable
-User’sManual
-2 x External USB connectors (Optional)
1.4 Specifications and Features
••
••
•CPU
-Supports Intel®Socket 370 CeleronTM Series
-Supports Intel®Pentium III FC-PGA Series
••
••
•Chipset
-VIAVT8633+VT8233
••
••
•DRAMMemory
-Supports DDR Memory
-3 x 184pin DIMM module slots on board
-8MB~3GB memory size
-8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB DDR DRAM
-64 data bits structure only
-PC1600/PC2100DDRDRAM
••
••
•I/O BUS Slot
-1 x AGP slot
-5 x Master/Slave PCI slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)
-1x ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) slot

INTRODUCTION 4
••
••
•I/O Functions
-Supports PIO Mode 3, 4 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 EIDE
-Supports 2 high speed UART 16550 COM ports
-Supports SPP/EPP/ECP LPT port
-Supports 1.44/2.88 MB floppy drive
-Supports PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard
-Supports IrDA port
-Supports 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
-Supports Line-out, Line-in, and MIC-in jacks.
-Supports Game/MIDI port
•Build-in AC97 CODEC
- AC97 2.1 Compliant
•Award BIOS
-SupportsPlug-and-Play, PC99
-Supports ACPI, APM, DMI and Green Feature
•Wakeup Features
-SupportsWake-on-LANfunction
-RemoteRingWakeup
-Time Wakeup
•Switching Voltage Regulator
-Intel®VRM 8.4 compliant
• Other Features
-Year 2000 compliant
-Anti-VirusBootup
-System voltage monitors for CPU Vcore, VTT, +3.3V, +5V and +12V, -12V, -5V,
VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)
-CPUtemperaturemonitor
-System temperature monitor
-FAN speedmonitor
•PCB Dimensions
-ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 22 cm x 30.5 cm (8.7 inch x 12 inch)

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend TS-APR3 Motherboard
5HARDWARE INSTALLATION
I/O Port
FDD Connector
IrDA
Nouth Brid
g
e
Memory
WOL Header
Wake-on-LAN
·
Flash EEPROM
·
Award BIOS
·
·
PnP,DMI
·
·
ACPI compliant
·
3 x 184pin DIMM Sockets
·
8MB~3GB DDR
·
·
·
2 x USB Ports
·
2 x COM Port & 1 x Parallel Port
·
PS/2 KB Port & PS/2 Mouse Port
GAME/MIDI Port & Audio Jack
(Line-In, Line-Out, MIC-In)
PCI IDE Connector
·
Bus Master
·
·
PIO Mode 3/4
·
·
DMA Mode 2
·
Ultra DMA 33/66/100
·
South Brid
g
e
·
AGP 4X/2X
AGP Connector
AC97 CODEC
WOM Header
·
Wake-on-Modem
CPU
USB Connector
·
·
Intel
®
Celeron
TM
Socket 370
CPU 300A~733 MHz (FSB 66 MHz)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III Socket 370 FC-PGA
CPU 533A~1130+ MHz (FSB 100/133 MHz)
·
4 x USB Ports
·
AC97 Audio CODEC
Power LEDs
··
5 x PCI Slots
·
1 x ACR Slot
Expansion Slots

2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-APR3 Motherboard
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 6
Panel Connector
PS/2
T:Mouse
B:Ke
y
board
Game / MIDI
Port
South
Brid
g
e
PGA 370
Nouth
Brid
g
e
KB MOUSE
USB
T:USB 1
B:USB 2
COMA
COMB
CD1
MODEM
WOLWOM
AGP Slot
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
Lithium
Batter
y
IDE1 IDE2
DIMM1 (184pin DDR Module)
DIMM2 (184pin DDR Module)
DIMM3 (184pin DDR Module)
CPU-FAN
AUX
VIDEO
IRDA
JUSB1
ACR
SW3
SYS-FAN
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JP1 JP4
TS-APR3
CD2
JUSB2
JP2
Power Connector
FDD
SYS-FAN2
CNX1
JP3

2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
Allthispointyoushouldbefamiliarwiththehandlingprecautions;checked thatyouhaveallofthe
necessary hardware for building your system; inspected the motherboard package contents;
and,lookedat thelayoutofthemotherboard. This chapterwilltakeyou step-by-stepthroughthe
process of installing the different hardware devices onto your new Transcend motherboard.
7 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
ThemotherboardhasaZIF Socket 370 to house the CPU. A CPUfanisnecessaryto prevent
overheating. Ifnofanhasbeen suppliedwiththeCPU,purchaseand install onebeforeyouturn
on your system.
Warning! CPUs generate tremendous heat while operating. Make sure to install
a CPU fan with enough heat-dissipation grease to cover the CPU die before
poweringupthecomputer. Never run theprocessorwithoutthe heatsink properly
and firmly attached.
PERMANENT DAMAGE COULD RESULT!
Caution!
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or
removing any devices. Check the Power Indicator LEDs near the lower edge
of the motherboard as shown in Fig. 2.1 and 2.2 and described in Section 1.1.
2. Don’t forget the static electricity precautions. (See Section 1.1.)
3. Be careful! Incorrectly inserting hardware onto your motherboard can
permanently damage the motherboard.
Please follow the steps below to install the CPU:
Step 1:
To install the CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then upwards at a 90-degree
rightangle. Insertthe CPU in the correct direction, smear theheat-dissipationgrease over the
CPUdie,thenput a CPUfanontocoverthe face oftheCPU. Withtheaddedweight of theCPU

fan,noforce is required to insert the CPUintothe socket. Once completely inserted, close the
socket’s lever while holding down the CPU. This locks the CPU into the socket.
Step 2:
Connect the CPU fan’s cable to the CPU-FAN connector indicated on the diagram below.
Ensure that the cable is connected correctly! It will be obvious which way it must fit.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
Socket 370 CPU Installation
Socket
370 CPU
(BottomView)
Notch
CPU-FAN
Socket
370 CPU
(Top View)
Notch
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2.4 66/100/133 MHz System Configuration
SW3allows you to set theFSB (Front Side Bus) for66, 100, or 133 MHzConfiguration.
9 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
66/100/133 MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
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SW3
66
100
133
1234
o
x
x
o
x
o
oo
x
xo
x
O: ON
X: OFF
SW3

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 10
2.5 Memory Configuration
ThismotherboardmustbeinstalledwithDIMMs(DualInlineMemoryModules). TheDIMMsmust
be2.5VDDRDRAMmodules. The VIA PRO 266 chipset supports PC1600, PC2100. You can
install memory in any combination as follows:
184pin DIMM
DDR DRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512 MBytes
DDR DRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512 MBytes
DDR DRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512 MBytes
3 GBytes (max.)
DIMMLocation
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
TotalMemory
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184Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
184Pin DDR DRAM Module (DIMM1)
184Pin DDR DRAM Module (DIMM2)
184Pin DDR DRAM Module (DIMM3)
NOTE: Different types of DRAM modules suggested not to be installed on one
motherboard at the same time.

11 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.6 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
Thismainboardsupportstwo40-pinIDEconnectorsmarkedas IDE1(primaryIDEchannel)and
IDE2(secondaryIDEchannel). EachchannelsupportstwoIDEdevices,foratotaloffourdevices.
ConnectyourHardDiskDrive(HDD)(themainoneifyouareusingmorethanone)tothe“Master”
connector (at the end of the cable) and connect it to IDE1 (see important note below). If your
HDD supports UltraDMA/66/100, you must use an 80-wire cable, otherwise the HDD won’t be
able to reach this speed.
If you intend to operate two IDE devices from the same channel, one device must be set to
“Master”mode, the other to “Slave”mode. Hard disk drives, CD ROM drives and other IDE
devices can be set as either “master”or “slave”, depending on the device’s jumper settings.
Please refer to the device’s user manual for more information.
IDE Connectors
Primar
y
IDE Connector
Secondar
y
IDE Connector
IDE1
IDE2
Note: Orient the red
stripe to PIN1
PIN1
PIN1
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NOTE: The connectors must be attached properly to the IDE channels. Ensure
that the red stripe on one edge of the ribbon cable (this may be faint and
could also be a dotted line) is the closest to PIN1 (on the left with the
motherboard as oriented in the picture below).

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 12
2.7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
Thisconnectorsupportstheprovidedfloppy disk driveribboncable. Afterconnectingthesingle
plug end of this cable to the motherboard, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy
disk drive.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
FDC
Note: Orient the red
Floppy Drive Connector
stripe to PIN1
PIN1
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2.8 Fan Power Connectors
Therearethreefanpowerconnectorsonthemotherboard: the CPU-FAN,SYS-FAN and SYS-
FAN2. Each connector provides +12V power. Make sure the power cables are connected in
the right direction or damage may occur. These connectors support cooling fans of 500 mA
(6W) or less.
Fan Power Connectors
SYS-FAN
CPU-FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
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Rotation
+12V
GND
SYS-FAN2

2.9 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
Thisconnectorconnects toLANcardswithaWake-on-LANoutput. Thesystemcanbepowered
upwhen a wakeup packetor signal is receivedfrom the LAN card.
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Wake-On-LAN Connector
WOL
+5 Volt Standby
GND
PME
13 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Wake-On-Modem Connector
WOM +5 Volt Standby
GND
RI-
2.10 Wake-on-Modem Connector (3-pin WOM)
Thisconnectorallowsthesystemto be powered up upon receipt of a call via the modem.
NOTE: This function requires that the “LAN Wake Up”function in the POWER
MANAGEMENT SETUP is set to “Enabled”and that your system has an
ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
NOTE: This functionrequiresamodemwhich supportsthe RingWake-Up function
and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720MA+5V
standby power.

2.11 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (10-pin IrDA)
TheIrDAconnectorcanbeconfigured to support a wireless infrared module. With this module
andapplicationsoftwaresuchasLaplinkorWin95DirectCableConnection,theusercantransfer
filestoor from laptops (notebooks), PDAsandprinters.
IrDA Connector
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IrDA
9
10
+5V
IRRX
GND
IRTX
CIRRX
5VSB
2.12 Panel Connectors
Panel Connectors
PIN
11
PIN1
++
HD_LED RST PW_BN
SPEAKER
++
PIN
20
PIN
10
PW_ LED
SLPBTN
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15 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
HD_ LED (2-pin HD_LED)
This 2-pin connector connects to the LED of the HDD. The LED lights up when the HDD is
active. PIN3: +5V
PIN4: GND
Sleep Button LED (2-pin SLPBTN)
PIN5: SLPBTN
PIN6: GND
Reset Switch LED (2-pin RST)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without turningoffyourpowerswitch.
PIN7: RST
PIN8: GND
Software Power-Off LED (2-pin PW_BN)
Attach the PW_BN Switch of the panel to this connector.
PIN9: PW_BN
PIN10: GND
Power LED (3-pin PW_ LED)
This3-pinconnectorattachestothepowerLED.
PIN11: +5V
PIN12: NC
PIN13: GND
Speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This4-pinconnectorconnectstothecase-mountedspeaker.
PIN17: +5V
PIN18: NC
PIN19: NC
PIN20: SPK