RAX Systems
System Board Manual
DHA034900
Table of Contents
1. Introduction...........................................................................4
Overview........................................................................ 4
Icons.............................................................................. 5
Hardware Specifications/Features................................... 6
Software Specifications...................................................8
Technical Support........................................................... 8
Returning Merchandise for Service................................ 9
Trademarks..................................................................9
2. Board Installation..............................................................10
Unpacking....................................................................10
Installation....................................................................10
Setting Jumpers.............................................................25
3. Onboard Resource Settings.............................................. 2 6
Quick Reference for Jumpers........................................26
Map of Motherboard Jumpers....................................... 27
Soft Power Connector.................................................. 31
Speaker Connector Installation...................................... 31
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation............... 31
External SMI............................................................... 32
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector................................ 32
CMOS RTC................................................................. 32
Flash EEPROM........................................................... 33
Hardware CMOS & Password Reset............................ 33
RAM Installation.......................................................... 33
Cache Memory.............................................................35
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 35
4. BIOS Configuration........................................................... 38
Standard Setup............................................................. 40
Advanced Setup........................................................... 45
Chipset Setup............................................................... 50
Power Management Setup............................................ 56
PnP/PCI Setup............................................................. 60
Peripheral Setup........................................................... 64
Supervisor and User Security.........................................67
Anti-Virus Security....................................................... 68
Detect IDE Utility.........................................................69
Language Utility........................................................... 69
Flash Writer Utility........................................................ 69
5. System Resources............................................................. 7 2
Beep Codes................................................................. 72
Troubleshooting System Problems.................................. 73
Displayed Error Messages............................................ 74
Glossary....................................................................... 76
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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.
The S1832DL mainboard, with built-in AGP slot, provides high performance capabilities that are ideal for a wide range of demanding applications such as CAD, CAM, CAE, desktop publishing, 3D animation,
and video production.
This integrated system board achieves high reliability with numerous
features and yet is small enough to be supported in an ATX form
factor. Some of the features included are onboard dual channel PCI
PIO, Bus Master IDE and UltraDMA/33, onboard floppy controller,
and onboard high speed I/O.
Flexibility and expandability have been designed into the Tiger 100.
With I/O and drive controller support built onboard, the one AGP slot,
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five PCI and two ISA slots (one shared, seven usable slots) are free
for numerous add-on expansion cards.
Remember to take a look at TYAN Computer’s web site located at
http://www .tyan.com. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s
products along with F AQs, distributors list, drivers, and BIOS setting
explanations.
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 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.
Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions for setting up your system, which are indicated by
this icon. However, it is in your best interest to read an
entire section (and perhaps the entire manual) before you begin to
fiddle with your motherboard.
While we have alerted you to potential dangers in several
places in the manual with this icon, these warnings should
not be regarded as the whole of your safety regimen. Never
forget that computers are electrical devices, and are capable of delivering a shock. Prevent damage to yourself and to your board: always
ensure that your system is turned off and unplugged whenever you are
working with it, and that you are equipped with a static safety device.
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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
•ATX power supply connector .
Information
•+12V power source for DC fan
onboard.
•3.3V DRAM support.
•Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power
consumption and EMI.
Main Memory
•Up to 1024MB onboard.
•Four 168-pin DIMM sockets.
•Supports 100MHz SDRAM with
SPD.
System Management
•National LM79 and LM75
ASICs with onboard alarm for
monitoring temperature, supply
voltages, and fan speed.
•Intel LANDesk Client Manager
software
•Chassis intrusion detection capable.
Expansion Slots
•One 32-bit AGP slot.
•Five 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots.
•Two 16-bit ISA slots.
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•One shared, seven usable slots.
Physical Dimensions
•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.
•W in98/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).
•Support for two floppy drives (up to
2.88MB).
•Two serial ports (16550 UARTs).
•One ECP/EPP parallel port.
•One IR (InfraRed) I/O interface port.
•Two USB rev 1.2 (universal serial
bus) connectors.
•One PS/2 mouse connector.
•One PS/2 keyboard connector.
Warranty
•3 year manufacturer’s warranty.
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Software Specifications
OS •Operates with MS-DOS, Windows
3.x, Windows for WorkGroup 3.x,
Windows 95, W indows 98, W indows
NT, OS/2, Novell Netware, Solaris,
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.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for
help first. Your system has most likely been configured by them, and
they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your
system contains. Hence, they should be of the most assistance. Further,
if you purchased your system from a dealer near to you, you can
actually bring your system in to them to have it serviced, instead of
attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
If your dealer is unable to assist you,
try our web page, http:// www .tyan.com
user newsgroup, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
technical support phone line, (510) 440-8808
or e-mail address techsupport@tyan.com
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Returning Merchandise for Service
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. You can obtain
service by calling the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number . The RMA number should be prominently
displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should
be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the manufacturer . TYAN will pay
to have the board shipped back to you.
Trademarks
AMIBIOS is a trademark of American Megatrend Incorporated.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
INTEL, Pentium II, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
S1832DL Tiger 100 are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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Unpacking
The mainboard package should contain the following:
· S1832DL mainboard
· One IDE 40-pin cable
· One 34-pin floppy cable
· User’s manual
· T wo 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.
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How to install our products right...the first time.
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 .
The next step is to properly ground yourself. First, unplug the power
from your computer case and then touch the metal casing of the power
supply or any metal part on the computer case. This will discharge any
electricity from your body . Take the motherboard out of the cardboard
box and static bag, holding it by its edges, and place it on a grounded
anti-static surface, component side up. Inspect the board for damage.
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED!
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. Remember, don’ t take any electronic
device out of its protective bag until you are ready to actually install it
into the computer case. If you don’t discharge yourself and you zap the
motherboard or adapter card, problems may not arise immediately
because electrostatic discharge damage, unlike physical damage, causes
the device to fail over time.
Install the motherboard into your case.
Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper
installation guidelines. TYAN recommends that you use only one screw
to hold down the motherboard. The rest of the mounting holes should be
used for the plastic standoffs. If your case does not have a hole for a
standoff, simply cut off the bottom of the plastic standof f so that the flat
portion rests on the metal. The adapter cards and the screws holding
them down will keep your board flat. The fastening screw should not
short any of the traces on the motherboard. Make certain that you do
not overtighten the screw , as it will damage the motherboard and
possibly break internal traces in the surrounding area. The hole you
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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.
The plastic clip on the power connector should lock over the plastic tab
on the onboard connector . You shouldn’t be able to plug the power
connector in any other way but just to be safe, make sure it looks like
Figure 2 above. Make certain that you do not miss any pins because, if
you do, you will void your warranty and cause damage to yourself or
your motherboard when you turn the system on. After connecting the
power, make sure the connector is seated firmly into its socket so it will
not become loose or fall off when the computer is jostled or moved.
Note: Tyan recommends using an ATX power supply that conforms to industry standard revision 2.01.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Next, connect your IDE cables (if you’re using IDE hard drives).
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.
Figure 4 shows the IDE
cable properly connected to the
motherboard.
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Figure 4
Pin 1
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Contact your hard disk drive manufacturer or documentation for more
information.
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.
• Hard drives do not power up: check power cables and cabling.
May also be a bad power supply or IDE drive.
Now that you have installed your IDE drives, your floppies are next.
Pin 1 on the floppy cable is usually denoted by a red or colored stripe
down one side of the cable (see Figure 5). Most of the current floppy
drives on the market require that the colored stripe be positioned so that
it is right next to the power connector . In most cases, there will be a key
pin on the cable which will force you to connect the cable properly .
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Drive A: is usually attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it.
Drive B: is usually connected to the middle of the cable. Refer to your
installation instructions or call your dealer if you are unsure about
attaching floppy drives. 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.
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed floppies are:
• Floppy drives are not detected: usually caused by faulty cables,
backward cables, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another
single floppy drive to verify the problem or try another cable. Also,
check to see if the onboard floppy is enabled in the BIOS.
• Floppy Drive Fail message at bootup: the cable, floppy , or
motherboard may be faulty . Try another cable or floppy drive to
verify .
• Light on the floppy is on constantly: a dead give-away that the
cable is on backwards. Reverse the cable at the motherboard end
and try again.
Next are the Com and Printer ports.
W arning: When plugging in your keyboard and mouse, or when
plugging anything into a serial or Com port, make sure that the power is
off. Connecting these devices and ports while the power is on is called
“hot plugging,” and may damage your system.
Figure 6 at the top of the next page shows the ATX double row connectors on this board. The Com and Printer ports, as well as the other
ports, are labeled.
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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.
The PS/2 connectors are probably quite familiar to you. The USB
connectors, however, may be foreign. The USB (Universal Serial Bus)
is a versatile port. This one port type can function as a serial, parallel,
mouse, keyboard, or joystick port. It is fast enough to support video
transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices. Close-ups of the USB connector, as well as of the USB
and PS/2 ports, are on the following page.
Figure 6
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Figure 7 shows the USB ports and Figure 8 the PS/2 ports.
Installing your add-in cards is relatively simple but...
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. If it doesn’t fit, look at the socket
on the computer to make sure there are no wires or other
obstructions to the slot.
• NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot or a PCI card in an ISA
slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system board if
you do this.
• When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards,
try to push the entire card in at one time. Don’t force one end of
the card into the socket first and then the other . This will create a
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rocking motion between the card and the slot and it will damage the
pins within the socket.
• Make sure that the cards are seated securely into the slots.
• 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. They contain important information which will
help you install the components right, the first time.
Next, you need to install your memory .
Since TYAN boards are manufactured with performance in mind, you
should use add-in components that match. Some DIMM modules may
seem to be high quality because of name or feel but that does not
guarantee real-world usability . Some cheaper or OEM memory may
have brand-name components, but they may be on inferior or substandard parts which do not meet the critical tolerances our products
require. Because of this, your memory may not work correctly in a
TYAN board though it may work well in a competitor’s board. This is
because many of our competitors do not adhere to the strict tolerances
required for high performance. If you buy a TYAN board, you are
getting the best system available. T o make installation easy and trouble
free, get high quality parts. Some brands we recommend are Advantage
Memory , Corsair Microsystems, Millenium, Kingston Memory , QesT ec
Incorporated, Unigen, Micron T echnology , and Crucial T echnology .
These DIMMs have proven to be very stable on our boards and perform
extremely well.
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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.
T o lock the DIMM into place, push the plastic clips on either end of the
slot onto the notches in the ends of the DIMM (see Figure 10 on the
following page). T o remove your DIMM, simply pull the clips back,
and pull up on the module.
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Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to
avoid static damage.
Finally , install your CPU.
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.
• Before the CPU is installed, the motherboard must be placed on a
flat surface. You should be able to insert the CPU with minimal, but
firm, pressure. Do not press down hard on the CPU.
Currently , Intel produces two types of Pentium II processors: the active
(or boxed) processor and the passive processor (see Figures 11 and 12
below). These two types of processors are essentially the same in
design; the only difference lies in their cooling methods. The active
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processor is equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink, while the
passive processor is equipped with a heat sink alone. Both types of
CPUs provide the user with the same performance, and both types can
be installed in the Pentium II slot on the Tiger 100 board.
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Installing CPU Retention Modules
Installation of a Pentium II processor requires a CPU retention module,
which is first secured onto
the motherboard.
T o 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 pin on
the Pentium II slot (the key
pin on the Pentium II slot
indicates the correct
orientation of the CPU).
Drop the retention module (Figure 14 on the following page) down over
the Pentium II slot so that the retention module sits flat against the
motherboard. Tighten the screws in a clockwise manner to secure the
Pentium II Slot Connector
and Key Pin
Figure 13
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module to the board. Warning: Do not
overtighten the screws as you may damage
the module and/or the motherboard.
Installing the Active Processor
When the retention module is securely installed, you are ready to plug in the CPU.
Press down firmly on the CPU until you hear
a “click” (see Figure 15). This 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.
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. There will be a
plastic clip assembly similar to that of the A TX power
connector that will force you to connect the fan cable
correctly (see Figure 16 below).
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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.
The heat sink mount (Figure
17) has two pins on the
bottom and four pins on the
top. Notice that the bottom
two pins are of different
sizes. The size of the pins and
the holes in the motherboard will determine the correct orientation.
When the bracket is correctly installed, the four pins on top will be right
next to the Pentium II CPU slot.
Insert the heat sink mount into the holes on the motherboard. When the
bracket is properly inserted into the holes on the motherboard, you will
hear a clicking noise.
Align the CPU with the CPU retention module. Make sure the heat sink
is lined up with the heat sink mount bracket. If you put the CPU in the
wrong way , you may damage the CPU, the motherboard, and/or the
CPU socket. Slowly press down on the CPU module until the CPU
locks into place. You will hear a clicking noise when the CPU is locked
securely into the module.
The heat sink lock (Figure 18) has
four notches which will correspond
to the four pins on the heat sink
mounting bracket. Gently slide the
lock between the heat sink and the
heat sink mounting bracket until both sides of the lock are firmly
secured. A clicking sound will be heard when the lock is securely
fastened to the heat sink mounting bracket. To remove the lock from
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the heat sink mounting bracket, gently press the
ends of the locks inward and pull.
Lock the heat sink mount to the board by
inserting the two mounting locks (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.
T o 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.
T o remove the lock from the retention module, gently press the ends of
the locks inward and pull.
You are done.
Other than checking the jumper settings and cable connections and
putting the case back on, you are done. Installing a new motherboard
may sound difficult, but by following these directions, you should have
a fairly uneventful time installing our products. If you do encounter
problems, your dealer will be able to help you, or you can consult one
of our many technical support resources (see page 8).
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Setting Jumpers
In this manual, the terms “closed” and “on” are used when referring to
jumpers (or jumper pins) that are active; “open” and “off” are used
when referring to jumpers (or jumper pins) that are inactive. Jumpers
and pins are connected by slipping the blue plastic jumper connector
overtop of two adjacent jumper pins. The metal rod inside the plastic
shell bridges the gap between the two pins, completing the circuit. See
the drawings below for examples of “on” and “off” pins and jumpers.
2 pin jumpers
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3 (or more) pin jumpers
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