InterServe 90 System Board Manual D5AA00040 April 1999
Errata The System Board Manual from the manufacturer of the system board reflects a wrong jumper setting for dual-floppy operation. In this manual, jumper JP4 is listed as being open for dual-floppy support.
Tyan S1832DL Tiger 100 Motherboard User’s Manual Revision 2.10 Copyright © Tyan Computer Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan Computer Corp. All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the following. AMI BIOS is a trademark of American Megatrend Incorporated.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................... 4 Overview........................................................................ 4 Icons.............................................................................. 5 Hardware Specifications/Features................................... 6 Software Specifications...................................................8 Technical Support...........................................................
Language Utility........................................................... 69 Flash Writer Utility........................................................ 69 5. System Resources............................................................. 70 Beep Codes................................................................. 70 Troubleshooting System Problems.................................. 71 Displayed Error Messages............................................ 72 Appendix 1 - CPU Retention Module Options........
Chapter 1 chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Overview The S1832DL Tiger 100 is a quality, high performance mainboard designed for dual Intel Pentium II microprocessors. This mainboard utilizes the Intel 440BX AGPset and can support CPU speeds of 233MHz through 450MHz, and host bus speeds of 66MHz to 100MHz.
Icons In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have added several icons to our format. This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding the setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often appears next to information that may keep you from damaging your board important! or system. While we will often point out the most vital paragraphs in a chapter, you should always read every word in the text. Failing to do so can lead to exasperation and expense.
Chapter 1 Introduction Hardware Specifications/Features Processor Information •Two SEC slots (Slot One type). •66 to 100MHz BIOS selectable bus support. •Pentium II 233-450MHz. •Supports Celeron CPU (single only). Chipset Information •Intel 440BX AGPset. •Intel PIIX4e controller. •National 309 Super I/O chipset. Voltage and Power Information •ATX power supply connector. •+12V power source for DC fan onboard. •3.3V DRAM support. •Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power consumption and EMI.
•ATX design. •12 inches x 9.8 inches. •Requires Intel Venus compatible I/O shield. BIOS Information •AMI Plug and Play flash BIOS. •Deep Green, Energy Star, ACPI, Year 2000, and PC98 compliant. •Soft power-down, multiple boot options. •Win98/NT5 ready, DMI 2.0 compliant. •PCI 2.1, APM 1.1 compliant. Disk Drive & System I/O •Two PCI bus mastering EIDE channels. •Supports EIDE CD-ROMs. •PIO Mode 3 & 4 (up to 17MB/sec DTR). •UltraDMA/33 bus mastering mode (up to 33MB/sec DTR).
Chapter 1 Introduction Software Specifications OS •Operates with MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows for WorkGroup 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, OS/2, Novell Netware, and SCO Unix. Information presented in this publication has been carefully checked for reliability. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products. For Resellers Only: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service can be rendered.
Chapter 2 chapter 2 Board Installation Board Installation Unpacking The mainboard package should contain the following: · S1832DL mainboard · One IDE 40-pin cable · One 34-pin floppy cable · User’s manual · Two retention modules · One Tyan System Management & Driver CD Installation You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern of the S1832DL matches the ATX system board specifications. Your chassis should be that of a standard ATX mainboard form factor. http://www.tyan.
How to install our products right...the first time. 1. 2. 3. procedure What’s the first thing I should do? The first thing you should do is read this user’s manual. It contains important information which will make configuration and setup much easier. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED! ! important! Press down on any of the socket ICs if it appears that they are not properly seated (the board should still be on an anti-static mat). Do not touch the bottom of the board.
Chapter 2 Board Installation should use is located at the top-center of the board where the adapter cards are fastened to the case. Plug in the power connector as shown. The photos below show the ATX power connector before (Figure 1) and after (Figure 2) it has been plugged in. Figure 1 warning Figure 2 The plastic clip on the power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the onboard connector.
Next, connect your IDE cables (if you’re using IDE hard drives). INSTALL Figure 3 The colored stripe on the cable should face toward the top of your chassis, or toward the big white B printed on the motherboard. In Figure 3 you can see how the IDE cables should look when they are connected to your hard drive. Notice how Pin 1 (denoted by a red stripe) is connected so that it is next to the power connector of the drive. In most cases, this is the proper way of connecting your IDE cable to the hard drive.
Chapter 2 Board Installation Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are: • Hard disk drives are not auto-detected: may be a Master/Slave problem or a bad IDE cable. Contact your vendor. • Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup: may be a bad cable or lack of power going to the drive. • No video or beeps on bootup: usually means the cable is on backwards. • Hard drive lights are constantly on: bad IDE cable or defective drives/motherboard. Try another HDD.
Refer to Figure 5 on the previous page for a detailed anatomy of the floppy cable. Remember, you can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time. The color stripe on the cable should face toward the top of your chassis, or toward the big white B printed on the motherboard. Please refer to your documentation for proper installation, or see Figure 4 on page 13. Next are the Com and Printer ports.
Chapter 2 Board Installation Figure 6 Note: Only TYAN cables will work on this motherboard. If you are using an existing case with old cables, your system will not function properly. Use only TYAN-approved cables. Connecting the USB and PS/2 ports. This board includes ports for USB, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard devices. The location of these ports is shown in Figure 6 above. Note that, for this board, the PS/2 mouse port is the upper PS/2 port, and the PS/2 keyboard port is the lower PS/2 port.
Figure 7 shows the USB ports and Figure 8 the PS/2 ports. INSTALL Figure 7 Figure 8 Installing your add-in cards is relatively simple but... ! important! there are a few rules you need to follow when plugging in a card. In order to assure proper operation and a quick installation, adhere to these guidelines: • If you are going to install a PCI-Bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of the two PCI slots can support a Master or Slave device. • NEVER force a card into a slot.
Chapter 2 Board Installation • Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching each other or are shorting. If you follow these basic guidelines, there shouldn’t be any problems with installation. However, if you do encounter any problems, have a qualified professional install your cards for you or contact your card manufacturer. Remember, always read the manuals and installation notes that come with the adapter cards.
INSTALL Figure 9 To install your DIMMs, line your module up so that the pins fit into the slot. There is only one way that your DIMM can fit properly. Make sure that the short row of pins is lined up with the short gap in the DIMM slot. Figure 9 shows how to sit the DIMM into its slot. To insert the DIMM, push down vertically on the module with even force, as shown in the photo. Do not shove one end in first; doing so will bend the DIMM pins.
Chapter 2 Board Installation Figure 10 Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid static damage. Finally, install your CPU. ! important! Pentium II processors (233 through 450MHz) can be used on the Tiger 100. Please refer to pages 29-30 for the correct CPU jumper settings for your board. Remember: • The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and it can easily be damaged by static electricity. Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers.
Active Passive Figure 12 Installing CPU Retention Modules Installation of a Pentium II processor requires a CPU retention module, which is first secured onto the motherboard. To attach the retention module, place the motherboard on a flat surface. Locate the key pin on one end of the Pentium II slot on the board. Then carefully line up the key notch on the retention module with the key Figure 13 pin on the Pentium II slot (the key pin on the Pentium II slot indicates the correct orientation of the CPU).
Chapter 2 Board Installation clicking sound indicates that the CPU is fully locked into the retention module. If you have an active processor, you will also need to connect the CPU’s cooling fan cable to the cooling fan power connector on the board. Figure 14 Figure 15 Locate the cooling fan connector (e.g. FAN1) on the motherboard. Plug the CPU’s cooling fan cable into the cooling fan connector on the board.
Installing the Passive Processor The installation of the passive processor differs only slightly from that of the active processor. Your passive CPU package should contain one CPU retention module, one heat sink retention bracket with mounting locks, two mounting attachments, and one heat sink lock.Install the retention module as explained in the active processor section. Insert the heat sink mount into the holes on the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Board Installation (Figure 19) into the pins of the heat sink mounting bracket which are now below the mainboard. There will be a click when the locks are securely fastened. Removing the CPU. To remove the CPU, move the locks to the center of the CPU. A click will be heard when the CPU has been unlocked. Gently pull up on the CPU, taking care not to bend the motherboard or the CPU retention module.
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Chapter 3 chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings Onboard Resource Settings Quick References for Jumpers The tables on the pages which follow will help you set the jumpers for CPU speed, InfraRed, and external connector pin assignments, among others. The miniature motherboard maps will help you locate the jumpers on your board. A full-page map of the motherboard can be found on the facing page. These jumper settings (manual revision 2.x) correspond to S1832DL revision B.
Map of Motherboard Jumpers USB2 Printer Port B National LM75 National LM75 AGP port JP20 1 JP3 3 volt lithium battery PCI slot 1 J8 PCI slot 2 J10 1 JP15 (WOL) Intel 82371EB PCI slot 4 1 1 JP8 JP9 JP4 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP14 PCI slot 3 National LM79 PCI slot 5 JP24 ISA slot 2 Flash BIOS JP21 The tiny “1”s next to jumpers of 3 pins or more indicate the position of pin 1 for that jumper. http://www.tyan.
Chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings Intel 443BX 4 DIMM slots LM75 COM2 LPT1 COM1 USB ports PS/2 ports Two SEC slots (Slot One type) AGP port LM79 Intel PIIX4e 5 PCI slots AMIBIOS 2 ISA slots http://www.tyan.
CPU Settings for 66MHz Bus Clock Spe e d M ult JP11 JP12 JP13 JP14 233M Hz x3.5 ON O FF O FF ON 266M Hz x4 O FF ON ON ON 300M Hz x4.5 O FF ON O FF ON 333M Hz x5 O FF O FF ON ON CPU Settings for 100MHz Bus M ult JP11 JP12 JP13 JP14 350M Hz x3.5 ON O FF O FF ON 400M Hz x4 O FF ON ON ON 450M Hz x4.5 O FF ON O FF ON ONBOARD Clock Spe e d The above clock speed settings control only the clock multiplier. 233MHz corresponds to 3.
Chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings InfraRed/Floppy Drive Settings IR/FD D JP4 JP8 JP9 2 FD D ON 1- 2 1- 2 1 IR/1 FD D (D e fault) O FF 2- 3 2- 3 J10 External Pin Assignments Pins 1-2 6-10 13-16 18-20 22-23 24-27 Function Power O n/O ff InfraRed HDD LED Power LED Reset Switch Speaker As s ignme nt 1=Power O n/O ff 2=GN D 6=5V 8=IR RX 9=GN D 10=IR TX 15=LED16=LED+ 18=GN D 19=N C 20=Power LED 22=GN D 23=Reset 24=5V 26=Internal Speaker 27=Speaker- JP20 Pinout JP21 Pinout 2x9
FAN2 (CPU1) FAN3 (CPU2) FAN1 (Chassis) JP4, JP8, JP9 JP15 (WOL) Soft Power Connector J10 FAN4 (Chassis) Speaker Connector Installation The Tiger 100 provides a 4-pin header to connect the speaker. The speaker is connected to pins 24-27 of jumper block J10. Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation The Reset switch on your case’s display panel provides you with the Hardware Reset function, which is the same as power on/off. The system will do a cold start after the Reset button is pushed.
Chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector The J8 connector is an intrusion alarm, that can be connected to the system chassis. When active (J8 is closed), this alarm will alert the system administrator anytime someone opens the system’s case. Windows 95 Users: ! important! You may encounter problems with some of the devices in the Intel 82371EB chipset.
Hardware CMOS & Password Reset 1. 2. 3. procedure If you have been locked out of your system because you forgot your password or set the CMOS incorrectly, follow the instructions below. 1. Power off the system 2. Set jumper JP3 to pins 2 and 3 (see previous page for location of JP3). 3. Wait for 2 seconds, then return jumper JP3 to pins 1 and 2. 4. Power on the system again. By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS to the BIOS defaults.
Chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings NOTE: Table below shows only some of the possible memory configurations.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Why don’t I get a display after I put in my old DIMM module? A: The 440BX chipset requires the memory manufacturer to program an EEPROM chip with SPD (Serial Presence Detection) on the module in order for the BIOS to program the 440BX’s timing registers properly. Your DIMM may not have the EEPROM chip on the module, or the EEPROM may not contain the correct program. Check with your memory vendor for details. The figure below shows a DIMM module with an EEPROM chip.
Chapter 3 Onboard Resource Settings Q: Does my operating system support AGP? A: Currently, only Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0 will have built-in support for AGP. Some AGP cards require Windows 95 OSR2.1 or a special driver from Intel. Please check with your graphics vendor for more details. Q: Will my motherboard run a PII/Celeron/Mendicino CPU? A:Yes, the BIOS version 1.07 supports Celeron 266-300MHz and the BIOS version 1.12 supports the Celeron-A (Mendocino) 300-333MHz.
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Chapter 4 chapter 4 BIOS Configuration BIOS Configuration The AMIBIOS Setup screen is shown below. Main AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Advanced Security Exit System Date Thu Oct 15 1998 System Time 12:55:37 Floppy Drive A 1.
You can select a Setup option by using the following keyboard keys: Key Tab Function Moves from one box to the next Arrow keys Changes selections within a box Enter Opens highlighted selection The pages which follow contain explanations of the settings for the AMIBIOS Setup menus. Drawings have been included for ease of reference. Overall, the AMIBIOS Setup program is easy to use, and fairly intuitive. Note that the graphics in the manual are simpler than those that appear on your screen. 3.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration System Date/Time You can type the date and time in directly, or select the portion of the date or time that you want to modify and adjust it using the - ¯ cursor keys. The clock runs on a 24-hour cycle (i.e. 1:00 PM is 13:00). [ System Date Setting ] [ System Time Setting ] MM/DD/YY: Jan 1 1998 Current Time 12:00:00 Floppy Drive A: and B: Move the cursor to these fields via the arrow keys and select the floppy type. The settings are 360KB 5¼ inch, 1.
IDE Device Configuration: To have the BIOS autodetect the IDE drive, select Auto. Otherwise, you may choose one of the 46 drive types offered, or enter the parameters yourself (see Entering Drive Parameters on page 42). Consult the table below to see how to configure various drive types yourself. Type How to Configure SC SI Select Type. Select Not Inst alled on the drive parameter screen. The SCSI drivers provided by the SCSI manufacturer should allow you to configure the SCSI drive. IDE Select Type.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Fast Programmed I/O Modes: Programmed Input/Output is a method of transmitting data between devices that uses the system’s CPU as part of the data path. There are 6 modes - 5 with their own transmission speed and 1 auto mode. To use modes 3 and 4, you must be using an Enhanced IDE drive. PIO M ode D ata Trans fe r R ate (M Bps ) Auto 0 3.3 1 5 .2 2 8.3 3 11.1 4 16.6 32bit Transfer Mode: If On, allows for the transmission of 32 bits in parallel (i.e.
Auto-Detect Hard Disks This option lets the system detect your hard disk(s) automatically for your convenience. Boot Sector Virus Protection The available settings for this option are ‘Enable’ and ‘Disable’. Default Settings Every option in AMIBIOS Setup contains two default values: a Fail-Safe default and the Optimal default value. You can also choose to restore the original BIOS settings (i.e. those that your board came with) at any time. These options can be found in the ‘Exit’ menu.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration 3.2 Advanced CMOS Setup The Advanced Setup options included in the AMIBIOS Setup for the Thunder X are described in this chapter. Select Advanced Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu to display the Advanced Setup options. AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Settings Chart (Continued) Optimal Default Fail-Safe Default S .M.A.R .T . for H ard Dis ks Dis abled Dis abled B oot Up Num-Lock On On P S /2 Mous e S upport E nabled E nabled P rimary Dis play VGA/E GA VGA/E GA P as s word Check S etup S etup B oot T o OS /2 No No Internal Cache WriteB ack WriteB ack S ys tem B IOS Cacheable E nabled Dis abled Cache B us E CC E nabled E nabled Default P rimary Video AGP AGP MP S R evis ion 1.1 1.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Pri/Sec Master/Slave ARMD Emulated as ATAPI Removable Media Disks (e.g. ZIP drives) are hybrid drives. They are removable, and can be used as floppy drives, but also have great capacity and so are sometimes used as hard drives. These four options ensure that, if you have an ARMD attached as a master or slave device, it can be properly detected by the system. The settings are Auto, Floppy, and Hard Disk.
Management and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server system information over a network. Enabling this feature allows you to back up your data when your hard disk is about to fail. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. Boot Up Num-Lock Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is booted so you can use the arrow keys on both the numeric keypad and the keyboard. The settings are On or Off.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Cache Bus ECC When Enabled, this option permits ECC error checking on the L2 cache bus. This ensures that cached data is not improperly altered. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. Default Primary Video This option sets the primary video card as either AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) card or a regular PCI video card. The settings are AGP or PCI. MPS Revision This option sets the Multi-Processor Symmetry. Then settings are 1.1 or 1.4.
3.3 Chipset Setup Choose Chipset Setup on the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Chipset Setup options are then displayed. AMIBIOS Setup can be customized. AMIBIOS Setup can be customized via AMIBCP. See the AMIBIOS Utilities Guide for additional information. AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Settings Chart (continued) Setting Option Optimal Default Fail-Safe Default DR AM R efres h R ate 15.6 us 15.
USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support Set this option to Enabled to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices if the USB Function option is set to Enabled. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. Port 64/60 Emulation Setting this option to Enabled allows a USB keyboard to act like a legacy keyboard. If this option is not Enabled, USB keyboard lights will not work under Windows NT. With other operating systems, a USB keyboard will work normally with this option Disabled. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration PCI1 to PCI0 Access Set this option to Enabled to enable access between two different PCI buses (PCI1 and PCI0). The settings are Enabled or Disabled. Method of Memory Detection This option determines how your system will detect the type of system memory you have installed. Options are Auto+SPD or Auto only. DRAM Integrity Mode This option sets the type of system memory checking.
ACPI Control Register Set this option to Enabled to enable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) control register. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. The Optimal and Fail-safe default settings are Enabled. Gated Clock Set this option to Enabled to enable the gated clock. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. Graphics Aperture Size This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP).
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration 16bit I/O Recovery Time This option specifies the length of a delay inserted between consecutive 16-bit I/O operations. The settings are Disabled and from 1 to 4 Sysclk (system clocks) in increments of one. PIIX4 SERR# Set this option to Enabled to enable the SERR# signal for the Intel PIIX4 chip. The settings are Enabled or Disabled. USB Passive Release Set this option to Enabled to enable passive release for USB. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.
3.4 Power Management Setup The AMIBIOS Setup options described in this section are selected by choosing Power Management Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Setting Option Optimal Default Fail-Safe Default Device 6 (S erial port 1) Monitor Monitor Device 7 (S erial port 2) Monitor Monitor Device 8 (P arallel port) Monitor Monitor Device 5 (F loppy dis k) Monitor Monitor Device 0 (P rimary mas ter IDE ) Monitor Monitor Device 1(P rimary s lave IDE ) Monitor Monitor Device 2 (S econdary mas ter IDE ) Monitor Monitor Device 3 (S econdary s lave IDE ) Monitor Monitor LAN Wake-up Dis abled Dis abled P C 98 P
specified period of display inactivity has expired. The settings are Off, Stand By, or Suspend. Video Power Down Mode This option specifies the power state that the video subsystem enters when AMIBIOS places it in a power saving state after the specified period of display inactivity has expired. The settings are Stand By, Suspend, or Disabled.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Slow Clock Ratio This option specifies the speed at which the system clock runs in the Standby Mode power saving state. The settings are expressed as a percentage of the normal CPU clock speed. The settings are 0-12.5%, 12.5%-25%, 25%-37.5%, 37.5%-50%, 50%-62.5%, 62.5%-75%, or 75-87.5%. Display Activity When set to Monitor, this option enables event monitoring on the video display.
RTC Wake-up If Enabled, this option allows you to set an hour and minute for the system to wake up. The next two fields allow you to choose the wake up time. Note that the time fields will not be available if this option is set to Disabled. In order for this wake up function to work, the system must have been brought up at least past the POST before it was last shut down (i.e.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration Plug and Play Setup Default Settings Chart Setting Option Optimal Default Fail-Safe Default P lug and P lay Aware O/S Yes Yes P CI Latency T imer (P CI Clocks ) 64 64 P CI VGA P alette S noop Dis abled Dis abled Allocate IR Q to P CI VGA Yes Yes P CI IDE B us Mas ter Dis abled Dis abled OffB oard P CI IDE Card Auto Auto *OffB oard P CI IDE P rimary IR Q Dis abled Dis abled *OffB oard P CI IDE S econdary IR Q Dis abled Dis abled P CI S lot1IR Q P riorit
Plug and Play Aware O/S Set this option to Yes to inform AMIBIOS that the operating system can handle plug and Play (PnP) devices. The settings are No or Yes. PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) This option specifies the latency timings (in PCI clocks) for PCI devices installed in the PCI expansion slots. The settings are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, or 248.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration support non-compliant PCI IDE adapter cards. OffBoard PCI IDE Primary IRQ This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the primary IDE channel on the offboard PCI IDE controller. The settings are Disabled, Hardwired, INTA, INTB, INTC, or INTD. Offboard PCI IDE Secondary IRQ This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the secondary IDE channel on the offboard PCI IDE controller. The settings are Disabled, Hardwired, INTA, INTB, INTC, or INTD.
Reserved Memory Address This option specifies the beginning address (in hex) of the reserved memory area. The specified ROM memory area is reserved for use by legacy ISA adapter cards. This option does not appear if the Reserved Memory Size option is set to Disabled. The settings are C0000, C4000, C8000, CC000, D0000, D4000, D8000, or DC000. PCI Device Search Order This option changes the BIOS scan order of the PCI slot - from first to last or last to first. The settings are First-Last or Last-First.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration 3.6 Peripheral Setup Peripheral Setup options are displayed by choosing Peripheral Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Peripheral Setup options are described here. AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Default Settings Chart (Continued) Setting Option *IR R eceiver P in Onboard P arallel P ort Optimal Default Fail-Safe Default IR R X1 IR R X1 378 378 Normal Normal N/A N/A P arallel P ort IR Q 7 7 *P arallel P ort DMA Channel N/A N/A B oth B oth P arallel P ort Mode *E P P Vers ion Onboard IDE * Setting Option is not Selectable Overclock Warning Message When enabled, this option sends a warning message if the CPU is overclocked. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration IR Transmission Mode This option specifies the infrared transmission method. This option will not appear if the Serial Port2 Mode option is set to Normal. The settings are Full or Half. M ode De s cription Full Duple x Data is transmitted in two directions at once. Any data you send will not appear on your screen until it has been received by the other device and sent back to you. Full duplex is the faster of the two modes.
newer devices; consult your device’s user information for the appropriate port type. There are no default settings. Parallel Port IRQ This option specifies the IRQ used by the parallel port, and only appears if OnBoard Parallel Port is set to 278 or 378. The settings are 5 or 7. Parallel Port DMA Channel This option is only available if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode option is set to ECP and the OnBoard Parallel Port option is set to 378, 278, or 3BC.
Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration 3.7 Supervisor and User Security You can limit access to the Setup Program or to the system using the Supervisor and User password options (the Supervisor password gives you access to the Setup Program and the system; the User password, only to the system). Note that you must create a supervisor password before you create a user password. Main AMI BIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY Ver.1.16 (c)1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Once you have entered your new password, you will be asked to confirm it. If the two passwords do not match, you will be prompted to enter a new password, and then to confirm it. This will continue until you enter the same series of characters both times. Once this is accomplished, a dialog box will appear and notify you that the Supervisor Password has been installed. You may then select the User Security option and enter a password for the user.
Chapter 5 chapter 5 System Resources System Resources Beep Codes Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of audible beeps. If AMIBIOS POST can initialize the system video display, it displays the error message. Displayed error messages, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. Displayed error messages are described on pages 72-73. See the top of the next page for the beep code chart. http://www.tyan.
Be e ps Error M e s s age De s cription 1 Refresh Failure The memory refresh circuitry is faulty. 2 Parity Error Parity error in the base memory (the first 64 KB block) of memory. 3 Base 64 KB Memory Failure Memory failure in first 64 KB. 4 Timer Not Operational A memory failure in the first 64 KB of memory, or Timer 1 is not functioning. 5 Processor Error The CPU generated an error. 6 8042 - Gate A20 Failure Cannot switch to protected mode.
Chapter 5 System Resources Displayed Error Messages If an error occurs after the system display has been initialized, the error message will be displayed as follows: ERROR Message Line 1 ERROR Message Line 2 Press to continue and the system will halt. The system will not halt if the Wait for If Any Error option in Advanced Setup is Disabled. RUN SETUP UTILITY may also appear. Press to run WINBIOS Setup if this message appears.
Error M e s s age D: drive failure Diskette Boot Failure Display Switch Not Proper DMA Error Explanation No response from hard disk drive D:. Replace the drive. The boot diskette in drive A: cannot be used to boot the system. Use another boot diskette and follow the screen instructions. Some systems require a video switch be set to either color or monochrome. Turn the system off, set the switch properly, then power on. Error in the DMA controller. DMA 1 Error Error in the first DMA channel.
Appendix 1 Appendix 1 CPU Retention Module Options CPU Retention Module Options Tyan offers two different options for securing Intel’s Pentium II CPUs onto the motherboard. Each option provides retention for both older Pentium II’s as well as newer Pentium II’s (including Celeron). OPTION 1: Two different types of retention modules are included in the motherboard package. For older versions of Pentium II, use the retention module shown in Figure 1.
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Appendix 2 Appendix 2 Glossary Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a PCI-based interface which was designed specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications.
supply and cooling fan. The keyboard, mouse, serial, USB, and parallel ports are built in. Bandwidth refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more data the bus, phone line, or other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then, also results in greater speed. A BBS (Bulletin Board System) is a computer system with a number of modems hooked up to it which acts as a center for users to post messages and access information.
Appendix 2 Glossary In this case, up to 512MB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only 512KB of this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory above 512MB could never be cached. Closed and open jumpers Jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are On or Closed, and inactive when they are Off or Open. CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors are chips that hold the basic start-up information for the BIOS.
ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new chip. TYAN’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com/html/drivers.html ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) is a format for storing information about Plug and Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots. Firmware is low level software that controls the system hardware.
Appendix 2 Glossary details for you. ISA stands for Industry Standard Architecture. ISA is a slower 8- or 16-bit BUS (data pathway). Latency is the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This is most common when the system sends data out to a peripheral device, and is waiting for the peripheral to send some data back (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
PM timers (Power Management timers) are software timers that count down the number of seconds or minutes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or doze mode. PnP is an acronym for Plug and Play, a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug and Play devices require little set-up to use. Novice end users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a Plug and Play-aware operating system (such as Windows 95), and go to work.
Appendix 2 Glossary SRAM Static RAM, unlike DRAM, does not need to be refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive. In Standby mode, the video and fixed disk drive shut down; all other devices operate normally. UltraDMA/33 is a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without UltraDMA your system cannot take advantage of the higher data transmission rates of the new UltraATA hard drives. Universal Serial Bus or USB, is a versatile port.
Notice for the USA Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
