Transcend TS-AVE3/B User manual

TS-AVE3/B
USER’S MANUAL
IntelSocket 370 Celeron/
Pentium III /Tualatin Series

TS-AVE3/B Motherboard
Supporting Intel® Socket 370 CeleronTM/Pentium IIITM FC-PGA Series Processor
66/100/133MHzFrontSideBusFrequency
AGP4X
VIA®Apollo Pro 133T Chipset
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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 VIA
Apollo Pro 133T Chipset. More details will follow later in this manual.
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TS-AVE3/B

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-VirusBIOS Protection – Transcend’smotherboards come with a new hardware
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,anyfailureorincorrectoperationduringBIOS
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
happensduringBIOS updating, theuser’ssystemcan still boot fromthefloppydrive,
allowing the updating command to be executed again.
•One-Click, On-Line BIOS Updating – For users of Windows 9x/NT 4.0/2000/Me/XP
ezBIOSallows you to use Transcend’s innovative on-line updating technology. Just
one click can detect the BIOS version of your system, download the latest version,
andexecute all the updating commands automaticallyfrom theInternet. Restarting
the computer completes the BIOS updating. This feature should be very handy for
userswho needtoupdate BIOSrepeatedly, especiallyMISstaff. Theonline updating
programisincludedonthedriversCD-ROMincludedintheboxwithyourmotherboard.
Followingthestep-by-stepinstructions,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
1.0MHz to find the optimum FSB setting for the system. Should the FSB be set too
high, the system can be returned to the default setting by pressing the “INS” key.
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TableofContents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 EssentialHandling Precautions ....................................................................................1
1.2 Package Contents........................................................................................................2
1.3 Specificationsand Features .........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5
2.1 Transcend’sTS-AVE3/BMotherboard .........................................................................5
2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-AVE3/B Motherboard ............................................................6
2.3 CPUInstallation............................................................................................................7
2.4 66/100/133 MHz System Configuration ........................................................................9
2.5 Using Jumper JP5 to Clear CMOS.............................................................................10
2.6 OnboardAudio Setting ...............................................................................................10
2.7 Primary/SecondaryIDE Connectors ..........................................................................11
2.8 FloppyDiskDrive Connector......................................................................................12
2.9 Fan Power Connectors ..............................................................................................12
2.10 MemoryConfiguration ................................................................................................13
2.11 Panel Connectors.......................................................................................................14
2.12 Power Connector .......................................................................................................15
2.13 Wake-on-LAN Connector ...........................................................................................16
2.14 IrDA-CompliantInfraredModule Connector ...............................................................17
2.15 InternalAudioConnectors ..........................................................................................18
2.16 External Back Panel I/O Ports ...................................................................................19
2.17 InternalUSBPort Connector......................................................................................20
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CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP 21
3.1 BIOSSetup .......................................................................................................21
3.2 TheMainMenu..................................................................................................21
3.3 StandardCMOS Features.................................................................................23
3.4 AdvancedBIOSFeatures..................................................................................26
3.5 AdvancedChipset Features ..............................................................................29
3.6 IntegratedPeripherals .......................................................................................33
3.7 Power Management Setup................................................................................ 36
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ............................................................................41
3.9 PC Health Status...............................................................................................43
3.10 Frequency/VoltageControl................................................................................ 44
3.11 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ....................................................................................45
3.12 LoadOptimized Defaults...................................................................................45
3.13 SupervisorPassword ........................................................................................ 46
3.14 User Password .................................................................................................47
3.15 Save & Exit Setup .............................................................................................47
3.16 ExitWithout Saving ........................................................................................... 48
CHAPTER 4 BIOS UPGRADE 49
4.1 How to Check Your BIOS File Name and Version ............................................. 49
4.2 How to Download the Correct BIOS File from Our Web Site............................49
4.3 How to Upgrade Your Motherboard BIOS.........................................................50
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1INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Essential Handling Precautions
IMPORTANT. Read this page before unpacking your motherboard!
••
••
•Power Supply
Becareful! Alwaysensurethatthecomputer is disconnected from the power supply
when working on the motherboard and its components.
•Static Electricity
Static electricity may cause damage to the delicate integrated circuit chips on your
motherboard. Beforehandlingthe motherboard outside of its protective packaging,
ensure that there is no static electrical charge in your body. A static discharge
sufficiently strong enough to damage computer components is not perceptible by a
human. 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 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 onadd-on cards, motherboards, and modules
with the gold-colored connectors which plug into the expansion slots.
5. It is safest to handle system components only by their mounting brackets.
6. Keepcomponentswhicharenotconnectedtothesystemintheanti-staticpackaging
wheneverpossible.
Theseprecautionshelptoreducetheriskofstaticbuild-upandensureanystaticdischarge
is harmless to your equipment.
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INTRODUCTION 2
1.2 Package Contents
Thismotherboardpackage should contain the following items. Please checkthem assoon as
you unpack. If you find any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
•TS-AVE3/B motherboard
•1 x CD-ROM
•1 x FDD cable
•User’sManual
•Ultra DMA 66/100 cable x 1
• External USB connector (Optional) x 1
1.3 Specifications and Features
••
••
•CPU
−−
−−
−SupportsIntelPentiumIII/CeleronTMTualatin
− −
− −
− Supports Intel Pentium III/ FC-PGA Celeron
− −
− −
− Supports VIA C3
••
••
•Chipset
−−
−−
−VIA694T/686B
••
••
•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
muchlonger. Inpicture2.2,it islocatednear thecenterof themotherboard. Incorrect
computertimeand/orlossof time may indicate a weak motherboard battery. Please
replace your battery only with the same type, or a similar type recommended by the
battery manufacturer. If the battery is replaced incorrectly, there is a risk of a short
circuit or explosion. Used batteries should be disposed of in accordance with the
manufacturer’sinstructions and local environmentalregulations.
••
••
•Electric Screwdrivers
To reduce the risk of damage to the motherboard due to excessive torque, avoid
setting electric screwdrivers above 7.5 kg/cm.
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• •
• •
• DRAMMemory
−−
−−
−SupportsSynchronousDRAM
−−
−−
−SupportsVirtualChannelMemory
−−
−−
−3 x slots for 168-pin DIMM module
−−
−−
−8MB~1.5GB memory capacity
−−
−−
−8/16/32/64/128/256/512MB SDRAM DIMM
− −
− −
− SupportsECC
− −
− −
− 64 data bits structure only
− −
− −
− PC100/PC133SDRAM compliant
••
••
•I/O Bus Slot
− −
− −
− 1 x AGP slot
− −
− −
− 5 x Master/Slave PCI Bus slots (PCI 2.2 compliant)
−−
−−
−1 x ISA slot
−−
−−
−1 x AMR slot (Shared with ISA slot)
•Award BIOS
−−
−−
−Supports Plug and Play, PC99
−−
−−
−Supports ACPI, APM, DMI, Green Features
− −
− −
− Easy BIOS Recovery
••
••
•I/O Functions
−−
−−
−Supports PIO Mode 3, 4, 5 ATAPI devices and Ultra DMA/33/66/100
−−
−−
−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 USB ports
• Wake Up Features
−−
−−
−SupportsWake-on-LAN function
−−
−−
−Remote Ring Wake Up
− −
− −
− Time WakeUp
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•Switching Voltage Regulator
−−
−−
−Intel VRM 8.5 compliant
•Other Features
−−
−−
−SupportsTranscend ezBIOS
−−
−−
−Year 2000 compliant
−−
−−
−Anti-VirusBootup
−−
−−
−System voltage monitoring for CPU Vcore, +2.5V, +3.3V, +5V and +12V
−−
−−
−CPUtemperaturemonitoring
−−
−−
−CPUandCASEFANspeedmonitoring
•PCB Dimensions
−−
−−
−ATX form factor, 4-layer PCB, 19cm x 30.5cm (8 in. x 12 in.)

5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Transcend’s TS-AVE3/B Motherboard
TS-AVE3/B
I/O
Port
·
·
2 x USB Ports
·
I/O Port
2 x COM Ports & 1 x Parallel Port
·
PS/2 KB Port & PS/2 Mouse Port
Game Port & Audio Jack
(Line-In, Line-Out, MIC-In)
FDD Connector
North Brid
g
e
AC97 CODEC
·
AC97 V2.1 Audio CODEC
PCI IDE Connectors
·
Bus Master
·
·
PIO Mode 3/4
·
·
DMA Mode 2
·
Ultra DMA 33/66/100
·
WOL
Header
WOL Header
3 x 168pin DIMM Sockets
·
8MB~1.5GB SDRAM
·
Memory
Intel
®
VRM 8.5 Compliant
Switchin
g
Re
g
.
Switchin
g
Re
g
.
·
··
5 x PCI Slots
·
1 x AMR Slot
·
1 x ISA Slot
(Shared with AMR)
Expansion
Slots
Expansion Slots
··
1 x AGP Slot
South Brid
g
e
Flash
EEPROM
Flash EEPROM
Award BIOS
·
PnP,DMI
·
·
ACPI compliant
·
Intel Pentium III/ FC-PGA Celeron
·
Intel Pentium III/Celeron
TM
Tualatin
CPU
·
VIA C3
USB Connector Panel Connectors
Audio Connectors

2.2 Layout of Transcend TS-AVE3/B Motherboard
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DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
PGA 370
Nouth
Brid
g
e
FDC
PS/2
B:Keyboard
USB
T:Port 1
B:Port 2
COMB
COMA
Parallel Port
KB MOUSE
USB
T:Mouse
JP5
CPU-FAN
AGP Slot
VIDEO
CD1
AC97
CODEC
JP6 2M-bit Flash
BIOS(EEPROM)
IrDA
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
AMR Slot
ISA Slot
USB 3/4
JP4
Power Connector
IDE1 IDE2
CASE-FAN
Panel
Connectors
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 2
Game Port
Li Battery
South
Brid
g
e
WOL
MODEM
AUX
CD2

7HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.3 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Installation
Sofar you havefamiliarizedyourselfwith the handlingprecautions,checkedthat you haveallof
thenecessary hardwareforbuildingyoursystem, inspectedthemotherboard packagecontents,
andlookedat the layoutofthemotherboard. This chapter will takeyoustepby step through the
process of installing the different hardware devices onto the motherboard.
Themotherboard has a ZIF Socket370which houses the CPU. A fanis necessarytocoolthe
CPUto preventoverheating. Ifthere isnofan installedonthe CPU,pleasepurchase onebefore
you turn on your system.
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
right angle. Insert the CPU into the socket in the correct orientation. Install the CPU fan if you
haven’t already done so. With the added weight of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert
the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the socket’s lever while holding down the CPU.
TS-AVE3/B
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
poweringup the computer. Never run the processor without theheatsink 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.
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.

Step 2:
Next, Connectthe CPU’sfan cable totheCPU-FANconnectorindicated on the diagrambelow.
Ensure that the cable is connected correctly! It will be obvious which way it fits.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 8
Socket
370 CPU
(
Bottom View
)
Socket 370 CPU Installation
Notch
CPU_FAN
Socket
370 CPU
(Top View)
Notch
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2.4 66/100/133 MHz System Configuration
This jumper (JP4) allows you to set the FSB (Front Side Bus) for Auto, 66, 100 or 133MHz
configuration. When you set the FSB to 66MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from
66MHzto95MHzthrough “CPU Host/PCI Clock”in “Frequency/Voltage Control”(Please refer
to page 43). When you set the FSB to 100MHz, you can select a system bus frequency from
100MHz to 124MHz through “CPU Host/PCI Clock”. When you set the FSB to 133MHz, you
can select a system bus frequency from 124MHz to 150MHz through ”CPU Host/PCI Clock”.
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AUTO
100MHz
166/100/133MHz
66/100/133MHz FSB Configuration Jumper
JP4
66MHz
133MHz
NOTE: If you are not familar with this feature, we recommend you set this jumper
to “AUTO”.

2.5 Using Jumper JP5 to Clear CMOS
To clear the CMOS data, you should turn off your computer’s power and put Jumper JP5 in
the CMOS_CLR position as shown below for at least 10 seconds. Return the jumper to
Default and reboot.
Clear CMOS Jumper
1
JP5
CMOS_CLR
Default
1
1
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2.6 Onboard Audio Setting (9-Pin JP6)
The onboard audio CODEC can be enabled or disabled via this jumper. Please disable the
onboard audio CODEC if you want to use an external AMR Sound Card.
Audio Selection Jumper
1
2
3Disable
onboard Audio
1
2
3Enable
onboard Audio
JP6 1
2
3
NOTE: If you want to use a PCI Sound Card with audio controller on it, please
disable the “OnChip Sound”function in “Advanced Chipset Features”
(Please reference Page 32).
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2.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-pin IDE)
This mainboard supports two 40-pin IDE connectors marked as IDE1 (primary IDE channel)
and IDE2(secondaryIDEchannel). Each channel supports two IDE devices for a totalof four
devices. ConnectyourHardDisk (the main one if you are using more thanone)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 the higher speeds.
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 HDD, 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.
IDE Connectors
Note: Orient the red stripe to
Pin1
Primary IDE Connector
Secondary IDE Connector IDE1
IDE2
PIN1
PIN1
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NOTE: The connectors must be attached to the IDE channels in the correct
direction. 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 nearest to PIN1 (on
the left for IDE1 and IDE 2 as the motherboard is shown in the following
picture).

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2.8 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FDC)
This connector supports up to two floppy disk drives (FDDs). A FDD ribbon cable is provided
inyour motherboard package. Afterconnectingthesingleend to theboard,connectthe plug(s)
attheotherendto the FDD(s). Remember, the red stripe on the edge of the ribbon cablemust
be the nearest to PIN1 or your connection won’t work.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
PIN1
Floppy Drive Connector
Note: Orient the red
stripe to Pin1
2.9 Fan Power Connectors
There are two fan power connectors on the motherboard: the CPU-FAN and the CASE-FAN.
Eachconnectorprovides+12V power. The cablescanonlybeattachedthecorrectway. Ifyou
try to put them in the wrong way, they won’t fit. These connectors support cooling fans of 500
mA (6W) or less.
Fan Power Connectors
GND
Rotation
+12V
CPU FAN
CASE FAN

2.10 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 133T chipset supports
PC100,PC133and Virtual Channel Memory(VCM). ItalsosupportsECC (Error Checking and
Correcting) modules. You can install memory in any combination as follows:
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168Pin DIMM Sockets
Unbuffered Position
3.3V Position
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM1)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM2)
168Pin SDRAM Module (DIMM3)
DIMM Location
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
Total Memory
168pin DIMM
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
1.5GB (max.)
NOTE: Different types of DRAM modules should not be installed on one
motherboard at the same time.

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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
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 system is in suspend mode.
Pin2: +5V
Pin4: GND
Hard Disk LED Lead (2-pin HD_LED)
This2-pin connector connects tothe LEDofthe hard disk. The LEDlightsup when the HDD is
active. Pin6: +5V
Pin8: GND
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Panel Connectors
1
2
++
S_LED HD_LED RESET SOFT_OFF
SPEAKER
++
19
20
POWER LED
SLEEP

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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
Soft Power-Off Lead (2-pin SOFT_OFF)
Attach the PW_BTTN Switch of the panel to this connector. Use the switch to power On/Off
your system. Set “Soft-Off by PWR-BTN”in “Power Management Setup”in BIOS to either
“Instant-Off”or “Delay 4 Sec.”
Pin18: SOFT-OFF
Pin20: GND
2.12 Power Connector (20-pin PWR-CONN)
Makesure toplugtheATXpower supplyintotheconnector properly. Thepin definitionisshown
below. MakesurethatyourATX power supply can support at least 720mA +5V standby power
for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) functions.
Power Connector
PSON# : Power Supply on
+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 Standby
+12.0V
Power Connector
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