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TS-AVE3
USER’S MANUAL
Intel® Socket 370 CeleronTM /
Pentium® III FC-PGA Series

TS-AVE3 Motherboard
Supporting Intel® Socket 370 CeleronTM/Pentium IIITM FC-PGA Series Processor
66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Frequency
AGP 4X
VIA®Apollo Pro 133A 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
VIA®Apollo Pro 133A Chipset. More details to follow later in this manual.
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Manual Version: 1.1
Release Date: November, 2000
Copyright © November 2000 Transcend Information, Inc.

TableofContents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Essential HandlingPrecautions......................................................................................1
1.2 Checklist: Hardware Required for Setup .......................................................................2
1.3 Package Contents .................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Specificationsand Features...........................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
2.1 Transcend’s TS-AVE3 Motherboard ............................................................... 5
2.2 Layout of Transcend’s TS-AVE3 Motherboard ................................................. 6
2.3 CPU Installation ............................................................................................ 7
2.4 66/100/133MHz System Configuration ........................................................ 10
2.5 Memory Configuration ................................................................................... 10
2.6 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors ............................................................. 11
2.7 Floppy Disk Drive Connector .......................................................................... 12
2.8 Fan Power Connectors ............................................................................... 12
2.9 Wake-on-LAN Connector ............................................................................ 13
2.10 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector .................................................. 13
2.11 Panel Connectors ....................................................................................... 14
2.12 Power Connector ....................................................................................... 16
2.13 External Back Panel I/O Ports ..................................................................... 16
2.14 Using JPS to clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................... 17
2.15 Onboard Audio Setting .............................................................................. 18
2.16 Internal Audio Connectors ...................................................................................... 19
2.17 Internal USB Port Connector ................................................................................ 20

CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 21
3.1 BIOS Setup.................................................................................................. 21
3.2 The Main Menu ........................................................................................... 21
3.3 Standard CMOS Features............................................................................. 23
3.4 Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................. 26
3.5 Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................................... 29
3.6 Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................... 32
3.7 Power Management Setup......................................................................... 35
3.8 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................ 38
3.9 PC Health Status................................................................................... 41
3.10 Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................................... 42
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 42
3.12 Load Optimized Defanlts.............................................................................. 43
3.13 Supervisor Password ................................................................................ 43
3.14 User Password.................................................................................... 44
3.15 Save & Exit Setup................................................................................... 44
3.16 Exit Without Saving................................................................................... 44
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 45
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version .......................................... 45
4.2 How to Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site.............................45
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS .................................................... 46

INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Essential Handling Precautions
IMPORTANT. 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.
•Static
Staticelectricitymaycausedamagetothedelicateintegratedcircuitchipsonyourmotherboard.
Before handling the motherboard outside of its protective packaging, ensure that there is no
static electric charge in your body. To avoid this risk, please observe these simple precautions
while handling the motherboard and other computer components:
1. If possible, wear an anti-static wrist strap. This fits around your wrist and is 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
golden fingers (gold-colored connectors) which plug into the expansion slots.
5. It is safest to handle system components only by their mounting brackets.
6. Keep components which are not connected to the system in the anti-static packaging
whenever possible.
These precautions help to reduce the risk of static build-up and ensure any static discharge is
harmless to your equipment.
••
••
•Battery Replacement
The battery which holds the system settings memory 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 bottom right hand corner.

Please replace your battery only with the same type, or a similar type recommended by the
manufacturer.If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of a shortcircuit or explosion.
Used batteries should disposed of according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
••
••
•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.
- Monitor.
- Socket 370 Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- DIMM memory module.
- PS/2 or USB Keyboard.
- PS/2 or USB Mouse.
- Hard Disk Drive.
- Floppy Disk Drive.
- CD-ROM Drive.
- (Optional) External Peripherals: printer, speakers, plotter, modem.
- (Optional) Internal Peripherals: modem, LAN cards.
1.3 Package Contents
This motherboard package should contain the following items. Please check them as soon as
you unpack. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
- TS-AVE3 motherboard
- 1 x CD-ROM
- 1 x FDD cable
- 1 x Ultra DMA/66 cable
- User ’s Manual
-1xExternal USB connector(Optional)
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INTRODUCTION 3
1.4 Specifications and Features
• •
• •
• CPU
- Supports Intel Socket 370 CeleronTM
- Supports Intel Pentium III FC-PGA
• •
• •
• Chipset
-TS-AVE3: VIA 694X/686A AGPset
-TS-AVE3/B: VIA 694X/686B AGPset
• •
• •
• DRAM Memory
-Supports SynchronousDRAM
- Supports Virtual Channel Memory
- 3 x slots for 168-pin DIMM module
- 8MB~1.5GB memory size
- 8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB SDRAM DIMM
- Supports ECC
- 64 data bits structure only
- PC100/PC133 SDRAM compliant
• •
• •
• I/O BUS Slot
- 1 x AGP slot
- 5 x Master/Slave PCI slots (PCI 2.1 compliant)
- 1 x ISA slot
- 1 x ARM slot (Share with ISA slot)
• •
• •
• I/O Functions
- Supports PIO Mode 3,4 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA/33/66/(100,For 686B Only)
- 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 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

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• Award BIOS
- Support Plug-and-Play, PC98
- Support ACPI, APM, DMI and Green Feature
- Easy BIOS Recovery
• Wake Up Features
-Supports Wake-on-LAN function
- Remote Ring Wake Up
- Time Wake Up
• PCB Dimensions
- ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 19cm x 30.5cm (8 inch x 12 inch)
• Switching Voltage Regulator
- Intel VRM 8.4 compliant
• Other Features
- Year 2000 compliant
- Anti-Virus Boot up
- System voltage monitors for CPU Vcore, +2.5, +3.3V, +5V and +12V
- CPU temperature monitor
- System temperature monitor
- FAN speed monitor

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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend’s TS-AVE3 Motherboard
I/O Port
·
·
2 x USB Ports
·
I/O Port
2x COM Ports & 1 x Parallel Port
·
PS/2 KB Port & PS/2 Mouse Port
General MIDI Port & Audio Jack
(Line-In, Line-Out, MIC-In)
·
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III Socket 370 FC-PGA
CPU 533A~633+ MHz (FSB 66MHz)
·
Intel
®
Celeron
TM
Socket 370 PPGA
CPU 300A~533 MHz (FSB 66MHz)
CPU
FDD Connector
PCI IDE Connector
IrDA
VIA Apollo
Pro 133A Chipset
·
Supports 66/100/133MHz FSB
·
VIA 686A Super
South Brid
g
e
·
Supports S
y
stem Health
Monitor
·
Build-In Super I/O
·
··
5 x PCI Slots
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1 x AMR Slot
·
1 x ISA Slot
(Shared with AMR)
·
AGP Connector
·
Supports AGP1X/2X/4X
·
AC97 CODEC
·
AC97 V2.1 Audio CODEC
·
External USB
Connector
·
2 x USB Ports
Memory
3 x 168 -pin DIMM Sockets
·
8MB~1.5GB SDRAM
·
Intel
®
VRM 8.4 Compliant
Switchin
g
Re
g
.Switchin
g
Re
g
.
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Bus Master
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PIO Mode 3/4
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DMA Mode 2
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Ultra DMA 33/66
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WOL HeaderWOL Header
·
Wake-on-LAN
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Flash EEPROMFlash EEPROM
·
Award BIOS
·
·
PnP,DMI
·
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ACPI compliant
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Expansion SlotsExpansion Slots
·
CPU 500~933+MHz (FSB 100/133MHz)
·

DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
PGA
370
VIA
694X
Chipset
FDC
PS/2
B:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMB
COMA
Printer
Parallel Port
KB MOUSE
USB
T:Mose
JP5
CPU-FAN
AGP Slot
VIDEO
AUX CD2
CD1
MODEM
LINE-IN LINE-OUT
GAME
MIC
AC97
CODEC
JP6
2M-bit Flash
BIOS(EEPROM)
TS-AVE3
IrDA
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JP3
JP7
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
AMR Slot
ISA Slot
CN14
USB 3/4
JP2
JP4
ATX Power Connector
IDE1 IDE2
CASE-FAN
Panel
Connector
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 2
Game Port
Li Battery
Chipset
VIA
686A
JP1 KB-AWK
AUDIO
CMOS_CLR
66/100 100/133 Intel/Cyrix
VIO
WOL
2.2 Layout of Transcend’s TS-AVE3 Motherboard
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2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
So far you have familiarized yourself with the handling precautions, checked you have all of
thenecessaryhardwareforbuilding your system, inspectedthemotherboardpackagecontents
and looked at the layout of the motherboard. This chapter will take you step by step through
the process of installing the different hardware devices onto it.
Caution
1. Remember to always make sure the system power is off before installing or removing
any devices.
2. Don’t forget the static electricity precautions.
3. Be careful ! Inserting hardware onto your motherboard incorrectly can damage it.
The motherboard has a ZIF Socket 370 which houses the CPU. A fan is necessary for the
CPU to prevent overheating. If there is no fan on it, please purchase one before you turn on
your system.
WARNING! Be sure that sufficient air circulation is available across the processor’s
passive heatsink. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and
damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if
necessary.
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 to a 90-degree
rightangle.Insert the CPUin the correctdirection,you should havea CPU fantocover theface
ofthe CPU. Withthe addedweight of theCPU fan, noforce isrequired to insertthe CPU.Once
completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU.
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Step 2:
Next, according to the CPU type you install, short JP7 and set JP2 to short pin1 & pin2 (for an
Intel®CeleronTM or Pentium®III FC-PGA series CPU), or open JP7 and set JP2 to short pin2
&pin3(foraCyrix JoshuaseriesCPU).ConnecttheCPU’sfancabletotheCPU-FANconnector
indicatedon thediagram below.Ensure that the cable is connected correctly! It will be obvious
which way it fits.
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Socket
370 CPU
(
Bottom View
)
Socket 370 CPU Installation
Notch
CPU_FAN
Socket
370 CPU
(Top View)
Notch
INTEL
JP2
JP2
CYRIX
JP7
JP7
1
1
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2.4 66/100/133MHz System Configuration
Thejumper(JP4)allowsyoutosettheFSB(FrontSideBus)for66,100or133MHzconfiguration.
WhenyousettheFSBto66MHz,youcanselectasystembusfrequency from 66MHz to 95MHz
through“CPUHost/PCIClock”in “Frequency/Voltage Control”(Pleasereferto page 46).When
you set the FSB to 100MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 100MHz to 124MHz
through“CPUHost/PCI Clock”in “Frequency/Voltage Control”(Pleaserefer to page46) When
you set the FSB to 133MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from 124MHz to 150MHz
through ”CPU Host/PCI Clock”in “Frequency/Voltage Control”(Please refer to page 46) .
NOTE :If you are not familar with this feature, we recommend you set this jumper to
“AUTO”.
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AUTO
100MHz
166/100/133MHz
66/100/133MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
JP4
66MHz
133MHz
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2.5 Memory Configuration
This motherboard must be installed with DIMMs (Dual Inline Memory Modules). The DIMMs
must be 3.3 Volt synchronous DRAM modules. The VIA Apollo Pro 133A chipset supports
PC100, PC133 and Virtual Channel Memory (VCM). It also supports ECC (Error Checking
and Correcting) modules. You can install memory in any combination as follows:
168-pin DIMM
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512MBytes
SDRAM 8,16, 32, 64,128, 256, 512MBytes
1.5GBytes (max.)
DIMM Location
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
Total Memory
NOTE: Different types of DRAM modules should not be installed on one motherboard at
the same time.
168Pin DIMM Sockets
Unbuffered Position
3.3V Position
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM1)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM2)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM3)
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2.6 Primary / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
This mainboard supports two 40-pin IDE connectors marked as IDE1 (primary IDE channel)
and IDE2(secondary IDE channel).Each channelsupports two IDE devices, makinga totalof
four devices. Connect your Hard Disk (the main one if you are using more than one) to the
“Master”connector (at the end of the cable) and connect it to the IDE1 (see important note
below). If your HDD supports UltraDMA/66, 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. A Hard Disk, CD ROM or other IDE device can
have either setting, depending on device’s jumper. Please refer to the device’s manual for
more information.
NOTE: The connectors must be attached to the IDE channels the right way round.
Make sure that the red stripe on one edge of the ribbon cable (this may be faint and
could also be a dotted line) is the nearest to PIN1 (on the left as the motherboard is
shown in the picture below).
IDE Connectors
Primary IDE Connector
Secondary IDE Connector
IDE1
IDE2
Note: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
PIN1
PIN1
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2.7 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.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
PIN1
Floppy Drive Connector
FDC
Note: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
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2.8 Fan Power Connectors
Therearetwofanpowerconnectorsonthemainboard:theCPU-FANand the CASE-FAN.Each
connectorprovides +12V power. Make surethey arein the rightorientation, orthey maycause
damage. These connectors support cooling fans of 500 mA (6W) or less.
Fan Power Connectors
CASE-FAN
CPU-FAN
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FAN
Rotation
+12V GND

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2.9 Wake-on-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
Thisconnector connects to LAN cards with a Wake-on-LAN output. Thesystem can be Power
up when a wakeup packet or signal is received from the LAN card.
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.
Wake-On-LAN Connector
+5 Volt Standby
GND
PME
WOL
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2.10 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IrDA)
TheIrDA connectorcan be configured to support a wireless infrared module.With thismodule
and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, the user can
transfer files to or from laptops(notebooks), PDAs and printers.
IrDA Connector
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IrDA
+5V
NC
IRRX
GND
IRTX
1
5

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2.11 Panel Connectors
Power LED Lead (3-pin POWER LED)
This 3-pin connector attaches to the power LED.
Pin1 : +5V
Pin3 : NC
Pin5 : GND
Panel Connectors
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1
2
++
S_LED HD_LED RESET SOFT_OFF
SPEAKER
++
19
20
POWER LED
SLEEP
Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
Pin13 : +5V
Pin15 : GND
Pin17 : NC
Pin19 : SPK
Suspend Mode LED Lead (2-pin S_LED)
The S_LED will light when the suspend system is in mode works.
Pin2 : +5V
Pin4 : GND
Harddisk LED Lead (2-pin HD_LED)
This2-pin connector connectsto the LEDof the harddisk. The LED lights up when the HDD is
active. Pin6 : +5V
Pin8 : GND

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Sleep Button Lead (2-pin SLEEP)
Pin10 : SLEEP
Pin12 : GND
Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer
without turning off your power switch.
Pin14 : RESET
Pin16 : GND
Software Power-Off Lead (2-pin SOFT_OFF)
Attach the SOFT_OFF Switch of the panel to this connector.
Pin18 : SOFT-OFF
Pin20 : GND

2.13 External Back Panel I/O Ports
Thereare 5 kinds of external connectors onthe motherboard. The view angle of the drawing
shown on next page is from the 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 attachUSBdevicesto the USBport.The motherboard containstwoUSBports,
which are marked as “USB”. (USB Ports 3 & 4 are on-board connectors with 2x5
Header.
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”.
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2.12 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.
Power Connector
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PSON# : Power Supply on
PWR-CONN
+3.3V
-12.0V
GND
PSON#
GND
GND
GND
-5.0V
+5.0V
+5.0V
Power Good
+3.3V
+3.3V
GND
+5.0V
GND
+5.0V
GND
+5.0V Standb
y
+12.0V