Tigercat Pentium II
System Board Manual
Document Number: 06-00305-01, Rev. 2A
July 1997
45365 Northport Loop West, Fremont, CA. 94538-6417
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Copyright Notices
Copyright 1997 Micronics Computers, Inc. The information contained in the Tigercat PCI/ISA/AGP Pentium II system board manual
has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. Micronics
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this document. Micronics makes no commitments to update or to
keep the information in this manual at a current level when changes
are made to the product.
Micronics reserves the right to make improvements to this document
and/or product at any time and without notice. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any medium or machine form without prior,
written consent from Micronics.
Portions of the Manual
Portions of this manual were copied (with permission) from Phoenix
Technologies, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, PCI and AGP are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein are used for
identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Features 6
Software Compatibility 7
Before You Begin 8
Chapter 1 - Quick Installation 9
Installing the Tigercat 9
Chapter 2 - Configuring the Tigercat 11
Static Electricity 11
Environment Considerations 11
Tigercat System Board 12
Tigercat Back Panel Connections 12
Jumper Settings 13
Chapter 3 - Installing the Tigercat 19
Introduction 19
System Memory Support 19
Installing the Tigercat 20
Tools Required 20
Equipment Required 20
System Memory 21
Adding Memory 21
Memory Configurations 22
Installing DIMMs 25
Removing DIMMs 25
CPU Installation 26
Installing the CPU Retention Mechanism 26
Installing a CPU 27
CPU Installation Overview 29
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CPU Installation (Box version) 30
Installing a PCI Peripheral Card 31
Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 32
Installing an AGP Peripheral Card 33
Installing a CD-ROM Drive 34
Tigercat Sound Option 35
Chapter 4 - The BIOS Setup Utility 37
Configuration 37
Initial Bootup 37
Setup 37
Running the Setup Procedure 39
Setting the Main Screen 39
Setting the Advanced Screen 44
Security Screen 47
Power Screen 50
Boot Screen 52
Exit Screen 53
Chapter 5 - Installing Device Drivers 55
About Device Drivers 55
Installing the Sound Drivers 55
Appendix A - Technical Information 57
Specifications 57
Environmental Specifications 59
Temperature Range 59
Relative Humidity 59
Battery Disposal 60
Support and Information Services 61
Technical Support 61
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Appendix B - Post Messages 63
Appendix C - Beep and POST Codes 65
Appendix D - Hard Disk Drive Types 69
Appendix E - Updating the System BIOS 71
Appendix F - Warranties and Notices 73
Limited Warranty 73
FCC Statement 75
Glossary 76
Index 80
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen 10
Figure 2.1: Tigercat System Board 12
Figure 2.2: Tigercat Back Panel Connections 12
Figure 3.1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM 25
Figure 3.2: Installing a CPU 27
Figure 3.3: Installing a CPU (Boxed version) 30
Figure 3.4: Installing a PCI Card 31
Figure 3.5: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card 32
Figure 3.6: Installing an AGP Peripheral Card 33
Figure 3.7: Connecting External Sound Devices 35
Figure 4.1: Power-Up Screen 38
Figure 4.2: CMOS Main Screen 39
Figure 4.3: IDE Device Submenu 42
Figure 4.4: Advanced Screen 44
Figure 4.5: Security Screen 47
Figure 4.6: Supervisor Password Submenu 48
Figure 4.7: Power Screen 50
Figure 4.8: Boot Screen 52
Figure 4.9: Exit Screen 53
List of Tables
Table 2.1: CPU Speed Selection 13
Table 2.2: Clear CMOS Settings 13
Table 2.3: Soft Power-On Setting 14
Table 2.4: Pipeline Mode Setting 14
Table 2.5: CPU Frequency Selection 14
Table 2.6: Onboard Sound Selection 15
Table 2.7: Onboard Sound Wavetable Selection 15
Table 2.8: Flash Memory Setting 15
Table 2.9: Case and Peripheral Connections 16
Table 3.1: Memory Configurations 22
Table A.1: Support and Information Services 62
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Tigercat system board. The
Tigercat is an advanced single processor solution for the
industrys most demanding workstation and server applications.
Based on the Intel 440LX PCIset, the Tigercat supports
the latest advanced processor architecture, the Pentium
II (processor-on-a-cartridge), which provides the speed
and performance necessary to address the most intensive
computational applications. Hardware management support, Ultra DMA/33 IDE hard drive protocol (up to
33MBytes/sec transfer rate), and SDRAM memory support make this board powerful and feature rich.
In addition, the Tigercat comes with an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus slot, a faster bus than the current
33MHz PCI bus. The AGP bus provides a direct connection between the graphics subsystem and system memory.
The Wake-on-LAN and Resume-on-Modem Ring features offer you a way to access a local-area or wide-area
network or modem to turn on desktop PCs remotely. The
wake-up control located on the Tigercat system board
collects input from a Wake-on-LAN enabled adapter
and the PC's power switch. It then routes its output to the
power-supply activation circuitry. You can power up your
PC or multiple PCs from a remote location and manage
networks more efficiently.
Micronics builds all products to exacting standards, using
the highest quality components available. We are proud
to provide this system board and believe you will be
pleased with your purchase.
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Features
The Tigercat includes the following features:
▲ Single Intel Slot 1
Intel Pentium II chip 233/266/300/333MHz
Integrated Voltage Regulator Module
▲ Intel 440LX PCIset
Intel PIIX 4
SMC FDC37C68x Ultra I/O chip
▲ Four 32-bit PCI slots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
(One is a shared PCI/ISA slot)
One AGP slot
▲ Four 3.3V unbuffered 64-bit 168-pin DIMM sockets
Maximum memory 512MB for SDRAM
Maximum memory 1GB for EDO
Supports EDO and SDRAM memory
ECC support via chipset
▲ Yamaha OPL3 and OPL4 sound (optional)
▲ Hardware Management - LM78 microprocessor system
hardware monitor w/ LM75 CPU temperature sensor
▲ Ultra DMA/33 IDE support
▲ Wake-on-LAN headers
▲ ATX form factor
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Software Compatibility
The Tigercat system board has been thoroughly tested for
compatibility with a variety of operating systems and environments, including:
▲ Microsoft
DOS 6.2x
Windows 95
Windows NT 3.5x
Windows NT 4.0
▲ IBM
OS/2 Warp 3.0
OS/2 Warp 4.0
▲ SCO
UNIXWare 2.1.1
Open Server 5.02
UNIX 3.2.4.2
▲ Novell NetWare 3.12
Novell NetWare 4.11
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Before You Begin
This manual will familiarize you with the features, installation and use of your Tigercat. There are several symbols and
conventions used throughout this manual to help draw your
attention to a feature or to focus on important information:
When you see the Magnifying Glass, it refers
to something you should take a closer look at
before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark, it gives
important information on avoiding damage.
Common Names
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port
DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module
DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory
ECC Error Checking and Correction
EDO Extended Data Out
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
SDRAM Synchronous DRAM
USB Universal Serial Bus
VRM Voltage Regulator Module
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Chapter
Quick Installation
We know that many experienced people prefer to read as
little of the documentation as possible. If this sounds like
you, heres the short form to get up and running quickly.
Installing the Tigercat
1. Make backup copies of your installation and configuration diskettes.
2. Ground yourself to prevent damaging static discharge by using an anti-static wrist or ankle strap, or
touch a safely grounded metal object.
3. Remove the Tigercat from its packaging.
4. Configure and verify the system boards jumper settings (refer to Jumper Settings in Chapter 2).
5. Install the CPU and the system memory. Be sure to
attach the Retention Mechanism as described in
Chapter 3.
6. Install the system board in the chassis and make all
necessary case connections.
7. Install any ISA, PCI and/or AGP add-on peripherals
(refer to Chapter 2 for the location of the slots).
8. Connect any optional devices.
9. Turn the computer on and press the <F2> key when
you see the screen shown in Figure 1.1.
10. Set the time and date. Adjust the BIOS settings to
match your configuration. If installing an IDE drive,
select the IDE device you wish to configure. Press
ENTER with Autotype Fixed Disk selected and the
BIOS will automatically configure the drive for you
(refer to Chapter 4).
STATIC!
Before
handling the
Tigercat, be
properly
grounded
by using a
special wrist
or ankle
strap, or
touch a
safely
grounded
object.
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Figure 1.1: Power-Up Screen
Chapter 1: Quick Installation
11. After you have configured the Main Setup menu,
make any desired setting configurations in the Advanced and Security menu. When finished, go to the
exit screen, select Save Changes and Exit and you are
finished with the BIOS configuration (see Chapter 4).
12. Install the sound device drivers (optional). Refer to
Chapter 5.
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Configuring the Tigercat
Although the Tigercat system board is packaged in
materials that are designed to protect it from physical
damage and static electricity, it is important to use care
while unpacking the board and setting it up.
Static Electricity
The Tigercat is shipped from the factory in an anti-static
bag. To reduce the possibility of damage from static
discharge, it is important to neutralize any static charges
your body may have accumulated before handling the
board.
The best way to do this is to ground yourself using a
special anti-static wrist or ankle strap. If you do not have
an anti-static strap available, touch both of your hands
to a safely grounded object, such as the power supply or
chassis of a computer that is connected to the power
socket. After you have grounded yourself, ground the
Tigercat board via one of the solder pads that surround
its mounting holes. When you remove the Tigercat from
its packaging, place it on top of the anti-static bag, and
carefully inspect the board for damage which might have
occurred during shipment.
Environment Considerations
Make sure the finished computer system is in an area
with good ventilation. The system should not be in direct
sunlight, near heaters, or exposed to moisture, dust, or
dirt.
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Tigercat Back Panel Connections
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Figure 2-1: Tigercat System Board Diagram
Figure 2-2: Back Panel Connections
(Intel Venus I/O Shield Compatible)
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Jumper Settings
This section provides the jumper settings for the Tigercat system board.
Table 2-1 lists the jumper settings to select the system speed settings.
Table 2-2 lists the settings to clear the CMOS. With your computer's
power off, close pins 2-3, wait ten seconds and place the jumper back
on pins 1-2. (The jumper must be placed back on pins 1-2 for the system
to function properly.)
NOTE: This will reset all BIOS default settings. Any changes you have made
will be lost.
Table 2-1: System Speed Selection
Table 2-2: Clear CMOS Settings
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Table 2-3 lists the settings for the system power-on setting. When set for
Normal operation the power supply is turned On/Off using a momentary
push-button switch connected to J27. When set for Forced Cycling the
power supply is always turned on, regardless of the push-button connected to J27.
Table 2-4 lists the settings for the Host Bus Agents Pipelining mode.
Host Bus Agents are devices connected to the CPU local bus, which
include the CPU and the 440LX chipset. Pipelining allows for the
overall task of these devices to be divided into smaller overlapping tasks,
and provides fast throughput for sequential processes.
Table 2-5 lists the settings for the CPU bus speed frequency selection.
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Table 2-6: Onboard Sound Selection
Table 2-6 lists the settings to enable or disable the optional onboard
sound.
Table 2-7 lists the settings to enable or disable the optional onboard
sound wavetable.
Table 2-8 lists the settings for the flash memory to reprogram the
BIOS. NOTE: To flash the BIOS, you must place a jumper on W4 in
position 2-3 as shown in the table. (Refer to Appendix E for details on
reprogramming the system BIOS).
Table 2-7: Onboard Sound Wavetable Selection
Table 2-8: Flash Memory Setting
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Table 2-9 lists the connectors and their functions.
Table 2-9: Connector Settings and Functions
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Chapter
Installing the Tigercat
Introduction
This chapter explains how to install the Tigercat system
board, memory, CPU and peripherals.
WARNING: Before installing or removing any peripherals
or components, make sure you have a clear work space and
that you adhere to all anti-static precautions described in
Chapter 1. Micronics recommends that only trained technicians install and configure the system board.
Damage which occurs to the board while adding or removing
peripherals or components may void the warranty. If problems arise while installing peripherals, contact the computer
dealer where you purchased the peripheral or Micronics
Technical Support Department.
System Memory Support
The flexibility of the Tigercat is augmented by its
support for EDO and SDRAM memory. The Tigercat
supports ECC (with 72-bit DIMMs) via the chipset.
SDRAM speed and synchronous operation have enabled the breakthrough in memory-systems design
needed to meet the demands of fast high-performance
processors. SDRAM improves bandwidth to main
memory because all address, data and control signals are
synchronized with a system clock. With all operations in
synch, system wait states are eliminated, thus providing
increased performance over conventional DRAM.
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Installing the Tigercat
Installation of the Tigercat system board depends on the
type of case you use. The Tigercat is designed for the ATX
form factor and must be installed in an ATX chassis.
NOTE: If you are unfamiliar with installing a system board,
Micronics highly recommends that you read the computer users
manual or contact your dealers technical support department.
Tools Required
Micronics recommends using the following tools to install
the Tigercat:
❏ Small Phillips screwdriver
❏ Tweezers or a pair of needle-nose pliers
❏ Tray (to hold loose screws)
Equipment Required
Micronics recommends using the following equipment
with the Tigercat for a typical configuration:
❏ ATX chassis with standard hardware.
❏ A high-quality ATX power supply capable of providing
continuous power within a 3 volt range. A power filter
may be used with a noisy AC power source.
❏ PS/2 mouse and compatible keyboard.
❏ Eight ohm speaker.
❏ Standard ribbon cables for internal connections.
❏ Standard power cord (grounded).
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System Memory
System memory is necessary to operate the Tigercat
system board. The Tigercat has four 3.3V unbuffered
64/72-bit, 168-pin DIMM sockets for a maximum of 1GB
of EDO memory and 512MB of SDRAM memory. This
section list the rules for adding memory to the Tigercat,
give some examples of common memory configurations
and show how to physically install the memory.
Adding Memory
The following is a list of rules to follow when installing
DIMMs. If you follow these rules, your upgrade should be
trouble-free:
❏ Use 10ns or faster SDRAM or 60ns or faster EDO
DIMMs.
❏ DIMM memory modules support EDO and SDRAM
(unbuffered) memory types.
❏ Singled-sided and double-sided memory modules are
supported.
❏ Different memory types and sizes in separate banks
will cause the performance of the memory to run at
the speed of the slowest RAM installed, and/or cause
operating system stability problems.
For long
term
reliability,
Micronics
recommends
using
DIMMs with
gold-plated
contacts.
The use of
tin-plated
contacts
may conflict
with the
gold alloy
on the
DIMM
socket.
168-Pin DIMM
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Memory Configurations
DIMM memory configuration is auto-banking and therefore does not need to be installed in any particular order.
The following table lists the most common memory
configurations.
Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4
8MB 1Mx64
16MB 2Mx64
16MB 1Mx64 1Mx64
24MB 2Mx64 1Mx64
24MB 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
32MB 2Mx64 2Mx64
32MB 4Mx64
32MB 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
40MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64
40MB 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
40MB 4Mx64 1Mx64
48MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64
48MB 2Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
48MB 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
56MB 4Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64
56MB 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
Table 3-1: Memory Configurations
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Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4
64MB 4Mx64 4Mx64
64MB 8Mx64
80MB 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64
80MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
80MB 8Mx64 2Mx64
80MB 8Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
96MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64
96MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
96MB 8Mx64 2Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
112MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64
112MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 2Mx64
112MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 1Mx64 1Mx64
128MB 16Mx64
128MB 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
128MB 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
128MB 8Mx64 8Mx64
Table 3-1a: Memory Configurations
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Table 3-1b: Memory Configurations
Memory Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Bank 4
192MB 16Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
192MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64
224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 2Mx64 2Mx64
224MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64
256MB 16Mx64 16Mx64
256MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 4Mx64 4Mx64
256MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64
256MB 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64
288MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 4Mx64
320MB 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64
384MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64
384MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 8Mx64 8Mx64
448MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 8Mx64
512MB 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64 16Mx64
1GB 32Mx64 32Mx64 32Mx64 32Mx64
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Installing DIMMs
To install the DIMMs, locate the memory banks on the
system board and perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DIMM so that the notched edge is aligned
with the notch on the DIMM socket (Figure 3-1).
2. Insert the DIMM at a 90 degree angle.
3. Gently push the DIMM straight down until it locks
into place (past the release tabs).
Figure 3-1: Installing a 168-Pin DIMM
Removing DIMMs
To remove DIMMs, follow the steps below:
1. With both thumbs (or fingers), press the release tabs
away from the socket.
2. With the DIMM free from the release tabs, lift the
module up and place in an anti-static bag or package.
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Support Br idge
with Studs
Retention
Base
CPU Installation
The Tigercat is designed to support single Pentium II
processors. The Pentium II processor comes installed in
a Single Edge Contact (SEC) cartridge that connects
into "Slot 1" on the system board.
A Retention Mechanism is supplied to anchor the processor to the system board. Attach the Retention Mechanism before inserting the processor.
Installing the CPU Retention Mechanism
Before you begin, verify that your Retention Mechanism
Kit contains the following items:
❏ Retention Base (black plastic module)
❏ Support Bridges with Studs (plastic
mounts).
Follow the steps below to install the kit:
1. Locate the four Retention Base holes (near each end
of the Slot 1 socket). Insert the two Support Bridges
with studs (plastic mounts) from the bottom side of
the Tigercat toward the component side until they
snap into place.
(Orient the loops toward
the outer edges of the
system board)
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2. Place the Retention Base over the Slot 1 connector
and insert it down into the Support Bridges with
studs. Note the Keyed location of both Slot 1 and
the Retention Base.
3. Using a screwdriver, tighten all four
sides of the Retention Base.
Installing a CPU
Follow the steps below to install the Pentium II processor:
1. Locate the Slot 1 connector (refer to Figure 2-1).
2. If you are installing the boxed version of the Pentium
II processor, follow the instructions in the section
CPU Installation (Boxed version).
3. If you are installing the optional Heat Sink Support,
continue to step 4; if not, go to step 5.
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4. The Heatsink components consist of a top bar, base
and two pins. Gently insert the Heatsink base into
the holes next to the Slot 1 socket. Push down until
the base snaps into place.
5. Gently insert the processor cartridge down into the
Retention Module, making sure the connector on
the processor cartridge and the Slot 1 connector are
aligned (refer to the keyed location on the previous
page).
6. Push the processor cartridge down until it snaps into
place.
7. Lock the processor cartridge into place by pushing
outward on the tabs located on both sides of the
processor cartridge. The processor cartridge is locked
when the tabs snap into the holes on the side of the
Retention Mechanism.
8. After the processor cartridge is locked into place,
connect the Heatsinks top bar to the base.
9. Lock the base into place by inserting a pin down into
the base on both sides.
10. Make sure the speed selection jumpers are set correctly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper Settings).
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Top Bar
Pin
Base
Pin
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CPU Installation
Overview
1. Mount the Retention
Mechanism for the
CPU.
2. Mount the (optional)
heatsink support base
onto the system board.
3. Slide the CPU into the
Retention Mechanism.
4. Lock the CPU into the
Retention mechanism
using the tabs.
5. Slide in the Heat Sink
Top Bar, then insert
the pins to lock it in
place.
5
1
2
3
4
CPU Installation Overview
Figure 3-2: Installing a CPU
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CPU Installation (Boxed version)
A boxed version of the CPU is offered through Intel. This
packaging uses an active cooling fan. The mounting
hardware is described below. For detailed instructions,
please refer to the documentation that is supplied with
your CPU.
NOTE: Make sure the speed selection jumpers are set
correctly (refer to Chapter 2 - Jumper Settings).
1
2
3
4
3
Install to
system board
Figure 3-3: Installing a CPU (Boxed version)
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Installing a PCI Peripheral Card
Micronics PCI slots accommodate all PCI peripherals
that meet the PCI 2.1 specifications. Follow the steps
below to install a PCI card:
1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.
2. Choose an unused PCI slot and remove the slot
cover.
3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
Never insert the card at an angle.
4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure
the card is fully inserted.
5. Replace the screw which holds the card in place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Refer to the PCI cards documentation additional
instructions regarding installation and software drivers.
Figure 3-4: Installing a PCI Card
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Installing an ISA Peripheral Card
Micronics ISA slots accommodate all standard ISA peripherals. Follow the steps below to install an ISA card:
1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.
2. Choose an unused ISA slot and remove the slot
cover.
3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
Never insert the card at an angle.
4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure
the card is fully inserted.
5. Replace the screw that holds the card in place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Refer to the ISA cards documentation for additional
instructions regarding installation and software drivers.
Figure 3-5: Installing an ISA Peripheral Card
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Installing an AGP Peripheral Card
Micronics AGP slot can accommodate all AGP peripherals that meet the Intel AGP bus specifications. Follow
the steps below to install an AGP card:
1. Turn the computer system off and remove its cover.
2. Locate the AGP slot (J1) and remove the slot cover.
3. Insert the card with the bottom edge level to the slot.
Never insert the card at an angle.
4. Carefully push the card straight down, making sure
the card is fully inserted.
5. Replace the screw which holds the card in place.
6. Replace the computer cover.
7. Refer to the AGP cards documentation for additional instructions regarding installation and software drivers.
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Figure 3-6: Installing an AGP Peripheral Card
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Installing a CD-ROM Drive
If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, Micronics recommends the installation of an IDE CD-ROM drive. The
instructions below will help you with the installation, but also
refer to the documentation that accompanied your CD-ROM
drive.
Before starting the setup and installation, make sure your
computer is off and the power cord is disconnected from
the wall outlet. Your CD-ROM drive kit should contain
the following items for a successful installation:
❏ CD-ROM Drive with installation hardware
❏ Interface Cable
❏ CD Audio Cable
1. Connect the ribbon cable as described in the CDROMs documentation, making sure the red stripe
on the cable is aligned with pin 1 of the connectors.
2. Connect the audio cable to the CD-ROM drive's
audio connector.
3. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the
MPC-2 compatible CD-ROM audio connector on
the Tigercat system board (see Figures 2.1 and 2.2).
4. Connect the power supply cable to the CD-ROM
drive's power connector.
5. Install the CD-ROM device drivers. CD-ROM drives
require device drivers to access the drive and are
generally provided by the manufacturer of the CDROM drive. Usually one device driver is added to
the CONFIG.SYS file and one to the
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
6. If you are using the CD-ROM drive in an MS-DOS
environment, the utility MSCDEX.EXE must also
be added to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Consult
your DOS manual for more information.
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Tigercat Sound Option
You can connect external sound devices to your Tigercat
system board to take advantage of the optional sound
support (refer to Figure 2.2). The sound option includes
16-bit stereo sound and a game and MIDI port. See
Chapter 5 for information on installing sound device
drivers.
Connecting Sound Devices
Figure 3-7: Connecting External Sound Devices
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Game Port
You can use the Game Port connector to connect an
IBM PC compatible joystick or MIDI instrument.
Line Out
The Line Out jack allows you to connect the audio
output of the audio controller to your home stereo, VCR,
or amplified speakers.
Line In
You may connect an external mono or stereo audio
source to the audio controller, such as a tape player or
radio. Use the appropriate converter cable to interface
to your external equipment.
MIC In
The MIC In jack will accommodate a 600 ohm microphone.
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The BIOS Setup Utility
Configuration
After the Tigercat system board and all hardware is
installed, the system is ready for configuration. Before
turning on the computer, make sure all cables are correctly connected and all jumpers are correctly set.
We recommend that you keep the computer cover off the
first time you boot the system. This makes it faster and
easier to correct any difficulties that might arise.
Initial Boot Up
Power up the Tigercat. If the system does not properly
boot, check all your cables and peripherals for bad
connections. You may also get beep codes or error
messages. If this occurs, consult Appendix B for a guide
to possible solutions.
After the system properly boots, it is ready to be configured. The following information explains the proper
procedures for BIOS configuration.
Setup
The Setup program is used to configure the computers
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The computers
BIOS is responsible for configuring the system board and
providing hardware information to the operating system.
In order for the computer to run properly, run the Setup
procedure after first installing the system board and
whenever you make a hardware change to the system.
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When the system is turned on, it performs a memory test,
and a BIOS identification and system information screen
is displayed on your monitor, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Power-Up Screen
When Press <F2> to enter Setup appears at the
bottom of the screen, press the <F2> key to start the
Setup program. The main CMOS Setup utility screen
(Figure 4-2) appears. Note that the Setup program can
only be activated during the boot sequence.
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Running the Setup Procedure
The Tigercat system board has six primary CMOS configuration screens: Main, Advanced, Security, Power,
Boot and Exit. To toggle between the screens, press the
right arrow <→> and the left arrow < ←> keys.
Setting the Main Screen
The CMOS Main screen is used to set the time and date,
to set the floppy drive types, to configure IDE hard disks
and to configure the video. This chapter explains how to
configure each of these categories. To move between the
categories, use the up and down arrow <↑/↓> keys.
Figure 4-2: CMOS Main Screen
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System Time and Date
To set the Time, use the <-> key to decrease the number
and the <+> key to increase the number. To move the
prompt forward, use the <Tab> key; to move the prompt
backward, use the <Shift-Tab> key. To set the Date,
use the up and down arrows<↑/↓> to highlight the
System Date and follow the same procedure used to set
the Time.
Diskette A or B
To configure a floppy drive added to or removed from
your computer, use the up and down arrow keys <↑/↓>
to select the desired drive. Use the <+/-> keys to change
the setting until it matches the floppy drive you installed.
The BIOS supports 2.88MB, 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720KB,
and 360KB floppy drives.
Numlock
Setting this to ON activates Numlock upon boot. Setting
this to Auto (default) activates Numlock if the BIOS
detects a numeric keyboard. It may also be set to OFF.
External Cache
This selection allows you to enable the external memory
cache. For optimal performance, select Enabled.
Video BIOS
The Video BIOS category allows you to Shadow or
Shadow & Cache the video BIOS. Choosing Shadowed
& Cached (default) caches the shadowed video BIOS for
even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies
the video BIOS into RAM for faster execution. To disable
the Video BIOS category, select Disabled.
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System BIOS
The System BIOS category allows you to Shadow or
Shadow & Cache the system BIOS. Choosing Shadowed
& Cached (default) caches the shadowed system BIOS
for even higher performance. Choosing Shadowed copies
the system BIOS into RAM for faster execution. To
disable the System BIOS category, select Disabled.
System Memory
The System Memory category identifies the size of the
base memory. It cannot be changed.
Extended Memory
The Extended Memory category automatically detects
the amount of memory installed above the amount in the
System Memory category. Because the BIOS automatically calculates the amount of memory installed in your
system, you cannot change this category without adding
or removing memory.
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Type
This category selects the drive type installed in the
system. The options are Auto (default), User and None.
If Autotype Fixed Disk does not find your drives parameters, fill this information in manually under the User
category. This information may be in the manual which
came with your system. If not, contact your dealer or the
hard drive manufacturer to fill in this category. If you are
using a SCSI hard drive, select None and refer to the
documentation which came with the SCSI adapter.
Multiple-Sector Transfers
This category determines the number of sectors per block
for multiple sector transfers. The options are Auto (default), Disabled, 2 Sectors, 4 Sectors, 6 Sectors, 8 Sectors
and 16 Sectors.
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Figure 4-3: IDE Device Submenu
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LBA Mode Control
Enabling this selection causes LBA (Logical Block Addressing) to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and
Sectors. The LBA Mode Control supports drives larger
than 500MB. The default setting is Enabled.
32-Bit I/O
This category allows you to enable the 32-bit I/O function
of the PCI IDE controller. Select Disabled if your drive
will not run at this speed. The default setting is Disabled.
Transfer Mode
This category sets the transfer speeds for IDE devices.
The Standard option is the default setting. The Fast PIO
1, Fast PIO 2, Fast PIO 3 and Fast PIO 4 options are for
higher speed devices.
Ultra DMA Mode
This option will enable or disable the Ultra DMA/33
feature. Ultra DMA/33 is a hard drive interface protocol
that increases the burst data transfer rate to 33MBytes
per second.
Smart Monitoring
This feature will monitor your hard drive and report any
problems detected. The default setting cannot be changed.
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Setting the Advanced Screen
To move to the Advanced screen, use the left and right
arrow keys <←/→> keys until you see the screen below.
Figure 4-4: Advanced Screen
Serial Port A
Serial Port A may be configured using the following
options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User
configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP
O/S (O/S configuration).
Serial Port B
Serial Port B may be configured using the following
options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User
configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP
O/S (O/S configuration).
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Parallel Port
The parallel port may be configured using the following
options: Disabled (No configuration), Enabled (User
configuration), Auto (BIOS configuration) and PnP
O/S (O/S configuration).
Floppy Disk Controller
The selection allows you to enable or disable the floppy
disk controller.
Integrated PCI IDE
Enables or disables the integrated PCI IDE adapter. The
IDE controller may be set for Primary, Both (default) or
Disabled.
Integrated Sound Card
Enables or disables the integrated sound interface. The
option works only if your sound card has been enabled via
the jumper (refer to Chapter 2). The default setting is
Enabled.
LM78
Enable or disable the integrated LM78 microprocessor
system hardware monitor with the proper software. The
LM78 can be used to monitor temperatures, power supply
voltages and fan speeds.
Plug & Play O/S
This selection allows your system to work with a Plug and
Play operating system such as Windows 95. The default
setting is Yes. NOTE: This selection should be set to No
when using DOS, Windows 3.1 or Windows NT.
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Reset Configuration Data
Select Yes to reset Extended System Configuration Data
(ESCD) when you exit Setup. This selection allows the
PnP BIOS to detect your PCI and ISA PnP devices and
reallocate resources to them. The default setting is No.
PCI Configuration
Use this selection for additional setup menus to configure
PCI devices.
USB Legacy Mode
Use this selection to provide BIOS support for USB
devices to function in alternative operating systems. Your
USB device must still have and load its own drivers for
that particular operating system. Select Enabled (default)
when using DOS and Windows 95 operating systems.
Select Disabled when using Windows NT, OS/2 and
Unix operating systems.
PS/2 Mouse
When disabled, this selection prevents the PS/2 mouse
from functioning and frees up IRQ12. Selecting Enabled
(default) allows the operating system to determine whether
to enable or disable the mouse.
Secured Setup Configuration
Select Yes if you want the system settings to be secured
from change by a Plug and Play operating system. The
default setting is No.
Large Disk Access Mode
If you are using a DOS operating system (MS-DOS,
Novell DOS or PC-DOS), set to DOS (default). If you are
using anything else, set to OTHER.
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Smart Monitoring
This feature will monitor your hard drive and report any
problems detected. The default setting cannot be
changed.
ECC Configuration
If all memory in the system supports ECC (x72), this
selection can be set for Error Checking, Error Checking
and Correction, or Checking Connection with Scrubbing. The default setting is Disabled.
Security Screen
The Security screen controls access to the computer.
The security screen allows for settings of two passwords.
The Supervisor Password allows access to the system and
Setup. The User Password allows access to the system,
but not to all Setup features.
Figure 4-5: Security Setup Screen
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Set Supervisor Password
This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Press
the ENTER key to enter the Supervisor Password submenu.
The screen on the following page appears.
Type the password and press the ENTER key. Retype the
password and press the ENTER key again. Write down
the password somewhere safe so it will not be forgotten.
The password may be disabled by setting the new password to nothing (pressing the ENTER key without first
typing a password).
WARNING: If you forget the Supervisor Password, it cannot
be disabled without discharging the CMOS.
Figure 4-6: Supervisor Password Submenu
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Set User Password
This selection controls access to the Setup utility. Follow
the same procedure used to set the Supervisor Password.
NOTE: After a password is entered, it is saved immediately.
All other changes may still be discarded (see Exit Screen).
Password on Boot
When enabled, the system requires a password upon
power up. Either the Supervisor or User Password may be
entered.
Fixed Disk Boot Sector
This selection allows the boot sector of the fixed disk to
be write protected. The default setting is Normal. When
set for Write Protected, it serves as a form of virus
protection. If the passwords are enabled, this option may
only be changed by the Supervisor.
Diskette Access
This selection allows floppy disk access with an option of
the supervisor or user. Selecting Supervisor (default)
gives floppy disk access to the supervisor only. Selecting
User gives floppy disk access to both the user and the
supervisor. If the passwords are enabled, this option may
only be changed by the Supervisor.
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Power Screen
The Power Screen controls the power management functions of the system. To move to the Power Screen, use the
left and right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To
move between the categories, use the up and down arrow
keys <↑/↓>.
Figure 4-7: Power Screen
Power Savings
This selection allows you to change the system power
management settings. Maximum Power Savings conserves the greatest amount of system power. Maximum
Performance conserves power but allows greatest system
performance. To alter these settings, choose Customize.
To turn off power management, choose Disabled (default).
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Standby Time-out
The Standby Time-out selection sets the amount of time
that elapses for the system to enter Standby Mode.
Standby Mode turns off various devices in the system,
including the display screen, until you start using the
system again. The options are Off (default), 1 min., 2
min., 4 min., 6 min., 8 min., 12 min. or 16 min.
Auto Suspend Time-out
The Standby Time-out selection sets the amount of time
that elapses for the system to enter Suspend Mode. The
options are Off (default), 5 min., 10 min., 15 min., 20
min., 30 min., 40 min. or 60 min. Before making changes,
"Customized" must be selected in the Power Management Mode selection.
Resume On Time
When this feature is turned On, the system counts down
to zero and awakes from Standby or Suspend mode.
Before making changes, Customized must be selected
in the Power Management Mode category. The default
setting is Off.
Resume On Modem Ring
When this feature is turned On, the system will wake up
from Suspend mode when an incoming call is detected on
your modem. Before making changes, Customized must
be selected in the Power Management Mode category.
The default setting is Off.
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Boot Screen
The Boot screen allows you to configure the power up
system configuration settings. To move to the Boot
Screen, use the left and right arrow <←/→> keys until
it appears. To move between the categories, use the up
and down arrow keys <↑/↓>.
Figure 4-8: Boot Screen
Boot Device Priority
This feature will set the search order for the types of
bootable devices.
Hard Drive
This selection will read the diskette drive (default) and
the hard drive in sequence on boot.
Floppy Check
This selection checks for the existence of a floppy drive.
The default setting is Enabled.
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Exit Screen
After you complete configuring the BIOS, select the Exit
screen. To move to the Exit Screen, use the left and
right arrow <←/→> keys until it appears. To move
between the categories, use the up and down arrow keys
<↑/↓>.
Figure 4-9: Exit Screen
Choose Save Changes and Exit and reboot the computer. Your computer is ready for use.
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Installing Device Drivers
This chapter explains how to install the software device
drivers and utilities necessary to utilize the optional
sound support. Other drivers and utilities are available
through our online services.
About Device Drivers
Device drivers are necessary for the computer system to
communicate with devices such as CD-ROM drives,
sound controllers, graphics adapters or devices that are
not natively supported by the system BIOS. Once started,
device drivers remain active in the background of the
computer system. Usually a device driver is added to the
CONFIG.SYS file, the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or both.
Installing the Sound Drivers
Once you have connected your external sound devices,
you can install the sound drivers. NOTE: If you are
installing a CD-ROM drive, it is recommended you
install it before setting up the sound devices. See Installing a CD-ROM Drive in Chapter 3.
1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 on connecting
external sound devices.
2. If you previously installed another sound card, remove it and all associated files from your
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files. If you
are using Windows 3.1x, you must also remove all
associated files from the WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI
files. (For more information, please contact the sound
driver manufacturer.)
3. Start your computer system.
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4. Insert the sound driver disk into your floppy drive.
5. If you are using Windows 3.1x, go to the Program
Manager File menu, click on Run and type A:\SETUP.
6. If you are using Windows 95, refer to the Windows 95
users manual for instructions on how to install sound
drivers.
7. If you are using Windows NT, refer to the Windows
NT users manual for instructions on how to install
sound drivers.
8. If you are using OS/2, refer to the README file on
the OS/2 disk for instructions on how to install sound
drivers.
9. Once the software is copied, the install program
automatically updates the system files.
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A
Appendix
Specifications
Part Number: 09-00305-xx
Processor: Intel Pentium II chip
233/266/333MHz.
Single Intel Slot 1
Integrated VRM
CPU Clock Select: Support for 60 and 66 MHz CPU bus
Chipset: Intel 440LX PCIset
Intel PIIX 4
SMC FDC37C68x Ultra I/O chip
Form Factor: ATX footprint
Four layer board
Stacked I/O connectors (Intel Venus
I/O Shield compatible).
20-pin ATX power connector
Expansion: Four 32-bit PCI slots
Two 16-bit ISA slots
(One is a shared PCI/ISA slot)
One AGP slot
BIOS: Phoenix 4.06 BIOS on 2MB Flash
APM 1.2
PCI auto configuration
Auto detection of memory size
Auto detection and display of EDO
and SDRAM memory.
Auto detection of IDE hard disk types
Soft Power Down
Instant On and Quick Boot
Multi-boot II
DMI 2.0/SMI/ACPI
Wake-on-LAN
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Keyboard/Mouse: PS/2 style keyboard and mouse
Memory Capacity: Four 3.3V unbuffered 64-bit DIMM sockets
Maximum memory - 1GB for EDO
Maximum memory - 512KB for SDRAM
Supports EDO and SDRAM memory
ECC supported via chipset when using parity
Onboard Sound: Yamaha OPL3 and OPL4
(optional) Sound Blaster compatible 16-bit stereo
Line In, Line Out, MIC and Game/MIDI ports
4-pin CD-ROM audio header (ATAPI & Sound
Blaster).
4-pin CD-ROM modem audio header (ATAPI)
4-pin Line In header (ATAPI)
Built-in wavetable synthesis
Sound drivers
Hardware LM78 Microprocessor System Hardware Monitor
Management: LM75 CPU Temperature Sensor
I/O Ports: Two high speed serial ports (16550 compatible)
Enhanced 25-pin Parallel Port with ECP and EPP
IrDA compliant IR header
Two USB ports
Floppy Port: Supports 360K - 2.88MB formats
Auto detection of add-in floppy controllers
Multiple sector transfer support
PCI IDE Ports: Ultra DMA/33 IDE
Two 40-pin IDE connectors
(Primary and Secondary IDE).
Multiple sector transfer support
Auto detection of add-in IDE board
Wake-on-LAN: Wake-on-LAN header (for remote monitoring)
(Must use a Wake-on-LAN supported Ethernet
adapter).
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Environmental Specifications
The environment in which the Tigercat is located is critical.
Micronics recommends the following environmental specifications:
Temperature Range
Operating: 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees
Celsius).
Non -Operating: 50 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 60 degrees
Celsius).
Shipping: -22 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to 60 degrees
Celsius).
Relative Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80%.
Non-Operating: 5% to 90%.
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Battery Disposal
WARNING:
Please do not open battery, dispose of in fire, recharge, put in
backwards or mix with used or other battery types. The battery
may explode or leak and cause personal injury.
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Support and Information Services
Micronics offers a variety of support and information
services to help you get the most from your product. The
following services are available:
▲ Technical Support
▲ Electronic Bulletin Board Service (BBS)
▲ Return Materials Authorization (RMA)
▲ Fax-On-Demand
▲ World Wide Web
▲ Customer Service
Refer to Table A-1 for details on these services.
Technical Support
If you need technical assistance, our Technical Support
Engineers will be glad to help you. You can contact us via
telephone, fax or BBS. Before calling Technical Support
please have the following information ready:
❏ The model name and 09 part number of your Micron-
ics product, which is silk screened on the face of the
Tigercat system board.
❏ Your computer information such as CPU type, operat-
ing system, amount of installed memory and other
peripherals installed in your computer.
❏ Try to call from the location of your computer.
NOTE: For Return Material Authorization purposes, please
keep a copy of your product receipt.
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Service Hours Country Telephone Numb
e
Technical Support - Live phone help
from Technical Support Engineers
M-F: 7:00am to
5:00pm (PST)
USA
France
UK
(510) 661-3000
(510) 651-6982 (Fax)
+33 (1) 45 43 56 26
+33 (1) 45 43 17 78 (
F
+44 (1256) 844899
+44 (1256) 364222 (F
a
Electronic Bulletin Board Service
(BBS) - Information on software
upgrades, new releases and other
helpful information
24 hours a day
7 days a week
"
USAUK(510) 651-6837
14400 baud rate, Parit
Data Bits=8, Stop Bits
=
YMODEM and ZMOD
E
(recommended file tra
n
protocols)
+44 (1256) 363373
RMA (Return Materials
Authorization) - Return products for
repair
M-F: 8:00am to
4:45pm (PST)
USA (510) 661-3030
(510) 683-0543 (Fax)
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Appendix
B
POST Messages
The following table lists the Power On Self Test (POST)
messages, possible causes and solutions.
Message Possible Cause Solution
DISKETTE DRIVE A
FAILURE
Drive A failed or is
missing.
Check Setup and cable
connections.
DISKETTE DRIVE B
FAILURE
Drive B failed or is
missing.
Check Setup and cable
connections.
EXTENDED RAM
FAILED AT
OFFSET: nnnn
Extended memory not
working or configured
properly.
Replace defective
memory.
FAILING BITS: nnnn
Memory failure in
System, Extended, or
Shadow memory.
Replace defective
memory.
FIXED DISK X
FAILURE (where X
=0 or 1)
The hard disk is not
configured or working
properly.
Rerun SE TUP and check
connections, or replace
hard di sk.
FIXED DISK
CONTROLLER
FAILURE
The controller card has
failed.
Check configuration and
connections, or replace
controller card.
INCO RR E C T DR I V E
A TYPE
Floppy drive A: not set
correctly in Setup.
Run Setup.
INCO RR E C T DR I V E
B TYPE
Floppy drive A: not set
correctly in Setup.
Run Setup.
INVALID NVRAM
MEDIA TYPE
NVRAM chip is bad. Requires repair of system
board.
KEYBOARD
ERROR, or
KEYBOARD
CONTROLLER
ERROR
The keyboard or
keyboard controller
failed.
Check connections. You
may have to replace the
keyboard or controller.
KEYBOARD
ERROR nn
A key is jammed or was
held do wn during boot.
Make sure the keys are
not jammed or dirty.
KEYBOARD Keyswitch on the front of Unlock the keyswitch.
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Message Possible Cause Solution
MONITOR TYPE
DOES NOT MATCH
CMOS
Monitor type not
correctly id entified in
Setup.
Run Setup and enter
correct monitor type.
OPERATING
SYSTEM NOT
FOUND
Operating system
cannot be loc ated on
Drive C: or Drive A:
Check Setup to see if
Drive A: and C: are
properly conf igured, or
put a bootable disk in
Drive A:
PARITY CHECK 1
nnnn
Parity error found in the
system bus.
Check Setup. Board
repair may be required.
PARITY CHECK 2
nnnn
Parity error found in the
I/O bus.
Check Setup. Board
repair may be required.
PREVIOU S BOOT
INCOMPLETE DEFAULT
CONFIGURATION
USED
Previous POST did not
complete successfully.
Run Setup, load default
BIOS settings, make any
necessary adjustments,
and save the changes
REAL TIME CLOCK
ERROR
Real-time clock failed
BIOS test.
May require bat tery
replacement or board
repair.
SHADOW RAM
FAILED AT OFFSET
Shadow RAM failed. May require repair of
system board.
SYSTEM BATTERY
IS DEAD
System battery died. Replace the system
battery and run Setup to
reconfigure the system.
SYSTEM CACHE
ERROR - CACHE
DISABLED
External (L2) cache
failed BIOS test.
System will still run, but
slower. Replace cache
at convenien ce.
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Beep and POST Codes
Beep codes are a series of beeps sent through the speaker
which indicate a problem during the Power On Self Test
(POST). If text appears on the video screen, the Tigercat
has completed POST; any other tone from the speaker
indicates something other than a POST error. These
tones are not described in the tables on the following
pages.
The beep error codes are a series of beeps. The duration
of the beep tones are constant, but the length of the
pauses between the beeps varies. For example: a 1-3-3
beep code will sound like one beep, a pause; three beeps
consecutively, another pause and then three more beeps.
One beep code is often misunderstood. If a video card is
not installed or is failing, the system board will generate
a long-short-long-short beep code. This is often interpreted as a 1-2-1 beep code. But POST errors always vary
in the length of the pause and not the duration of the beep
tone.
Another way of identifying a POST error is to use a device
called a POST card. This peripheral card is inserted into
one of the ISA slots and has an LED (or LCD) read out
showing the contents of port 80h.
The following tables list all beep codes and POST routines.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
02 Verify Real Mode.
04 Get CPU type.
06 Initialize system hardware.
08 Initialize c hipset registers with initial POST values.
09 Get in PO ST R eg.
0A Initialize C PU registers.
0C Initialize cach e init ial POST values.
OE Initialize I/O.
OF Initialize the loc albus IDE.
10 Initialize Power Management .
11 Loa d alte rnate registers with initial POST values.
12 Jump to UserPatch0.
14 Initialize k ey board controller.
16 2-2-3 BIOS ROM c he c k su m .
18 8254 timer initializ ation.
1A 8237 D M A c ontroller initialization.
1C Reset Progra m m able Interrupt Controller.
20 3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh.
22 3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.
24 Set ES seg m ent register to 4 GB.
28 Autosize DRAM.
2A Clear 512K base RAM.
2C 3-4-1 Test 512 K ba s e address lines.
2E 3-4-3 Test 512K bas e m emory.
32 Test CPU bus-clock frequency.
34 Test CMOS RAM.
35 Initialize alt ernate chipset registers .
37 Reinitializ e th e c hip s et (MB only).
38 Shadow system BIOS ROM.
39 Reinitia liz e th e c ac he (MB only).
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
4A Initialize all video adapters in system.
4C Shadow video BIOS ROM.
4E Display copyright notice.
50 Display CPU type and speed.
51 Initialize EISA board.
52 Test keyboard.
54 Set key click if enabled.
56 Enable keyboard.
58 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts.
5A Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”.
5C Test RAM between 512 and 640k.
60 Test extended memory.
62 Test extended memory address lines.
64 Jump to UserPatch1.
66 Configure advanced cache r egist er s .
68 Enable external and CPU caches.
6A Display external cache size.
6C Display shadow message.
6E Display non-disposable segments.
70 Display error messages.
72 Check for configuration errors.
74 Test real-time clock.
76 Check for keyboard error s.
7C Set up hardware inter r upt vect or s.
7E Test coprocessor if present.
80 Disable onboard I/O ports.
82 Detect and install exte rn al RS232 ports .
84 Detect and install exte rn al parall el por ts .
86 Re-initialize on-board I/O ports.
88 Initialize BIOSData Area.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Descript ion
9C Set up Power Management.
9E Enable hardware interrupts.
A0 Set time of day.
A2 Check key lock.
A4 Initialize typematic rate.
A8 Erase F2 prompt.
AA Scan for F2 keystroke.
AC Enter SETUP.
AE Clear in-POST flag.
B0 Check for errors.
B2 POST done - prepare to boot operating system .
B4 One beep.
B6 Check password (optional) .
B8 Clear global descriptor table.
BC Clear parity checkers.
BE Clear screen (optional).
BF Check virus and backup reminders.
C0 Try to boot with INT 19.
D0 Interrupt handler error.
D2 Unknown interrupt error.
D4 Pending Interrupt.
D6 Initialize option ROM error.
D8 Shutdown error .
DA Extended Block Move.
DC Shutdow n 10 er ro r .
The following ar e f or boot bloc k in Flas h ROM :
E2 Initialize the chipset.
E3 Initialize refresh counter.
E4 Check for Forced Flash.
E5 Check HW status of ROM.
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Hard Disk Drive Types
The following table lists the IDE hard disk types supported by the Tigercat.
Type Cylinders Heads Write
Precomp
Sectors Size
1 306 4 128 17 10
2 615 4 300 17 21
3 615 6 300 17 32
4 940 8 512 17 65
5 940 6 512 17 99
6 615 4 none 17 21
7 462 8 256 17 32
8 733 5 none 17 31
9 900 15 none 17 117
10 820 3 none 17 21
11 855 5 none 17 37
12 855 7 none 17 52
13 306 8 128 17 21
14 733 7 none 17 44
15 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
16 612 4 0 17 21
17 977 5 300 17 42
18 977 7 none 17 59
19 1024 7 512 17 62
20 733 5 300 17 31
21 733 7 300 17 94
22 733 5 300 17 31
23 306 4 0 17 10
24 612 4 305 17 21
25 612 2 300 17 10
26 614 4 none 17 21
27 820 6 none 17 42
28 977 5 none 17 42
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Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Types
Type Cylinders Heads Write
Precomp
Sectors S ize
31 823 10 512 17 71
32 809 6 128 17 42
33 830 7 none 17 50
34 830 10 none 17 72
35 1024 5 none 17 44
36 1024 8 none 17 71
37 615 8 128 17 42
38 1024 8 none 26 109
39 925 9 none 17 72
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Updating the System BIOS
The Micronics system boards are designed so that the
BIOS can be reprogrammed using a BIOS file. You can
easily FLASH a BIOS by following the steps below:
1. After downloading the appropriate BIOS file from
our BBS or Website, extract it to a bootable MSDOS 6.X diskette.
2. Turn off your system and set jumper W4 to position
2-3.
3. Reboot your system with the MS-DOS 6.X diskette
in the A: drive. To make sure a clean DOS environment is loaded, press the F5 key while Starting MSDOS is displayed. After the system has rebooted,
the cursor will appear at the A:> prompt.
4. Now you can run the FLASH utility from the bootable
floppy disk. Refer to the README.TXT file included with the BIOS update for detailed instructions.
5. After the update process has completed and the
system reboots, verify that the new BIOS version
appears on-screen. If you have problems during this
process, or if you have questions about the procedure, please call Technical Support.
6. Turn off your system and reset jumper W4 to position 1-2.
NOTE: If you prefer to send your system board in for the
upgrade, the RMA department offers this service free of
charge if your system board is under warranty.
E
Appendix
If you
encounter
any
problems
during this
process, or
if you have
questions
about the
procedure,
please call
Technical
Support.
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Appendix F: Warranties and Notices
73
Limited Warranty
Except as described below, Micronics warrants the products to be free from defects in material and workmanship
in normal use for a period of one (1) year from date of
purchase. Should any product fail to perform according to
this warranty at any time during the warranty period,
except as provided below, Micronics or its authorized
service centers will, at Micronics option, repair or replace
the product at no additional charge.
The warranty does not cover loss or damage which occurs
in shipment or which is due to: (1) improper installation
or maintenance, misuse, neglect or any cause other than
ordinary commercial application, including without limitation, accidents or acts of God; (2) adjustment, repair, or
modification by other than a Micronics authorized service
center; (3) improper environment, excessive or inadequate heating or air conditioning, or electrical power
failures, surges or other irregularities; (4) any statement
about the product other than those set forth in this
warranty; or (5) nonconformity to models or samples
shown to the purchaser. Any models or samples were for
the sole purpose of suggesting the character of the product
and are not intended to form the basis of the bargain.
A receipt or copy of the invoice with the date of purchase
from a Micronics reseller is required before any warranty
service can be rendered. Service can be obtained by
calling Micronics for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number.
The RMA Number should be prominently displayed on
the outside of the shipping carton of the returned product.
Returned product should be shipped prepaid or hand
carried to Micronics. The purchaser assumes risk of loss or
damage in transit, and unless otherwise agreed to in
writing by Micronics, will pay inbound shipping charges.
The exclusive remedy of the purchaser under this warranty above will be repair or replace at Micronics option,
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but if for any reason that remedy should fail of its essential
purpose, the exclusive remedy of the purchaser shall then
be actual damages up to amounts paid for the defective
product by the purchaser. This limited warranty shall be
deemed to fail of its essential purpose if, after repeated
efforts, Micronics is unable to make the product operate as
warranted. Micronics liability for damages to the purchaser for any cause whatsoever; regardless of the form of
action and whether in contract or in tort, shall be limited
to the purchase price in effect when the cause of action
arose for the product that is the basis of the claim.
Micronics will not be liable for any lost profits or any
indirect, special incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the product, even if Micronics has been
advised of the possibility of such damages.
Micronics makes no warranties or representations as to
performance of products or as to service to distributor or
to any person, except as set forth in Micronics; limited
warranty accompanying delivery of product.
Micronics disclaims all other warranties whether oral,
written, expressed, or implied, including without limitation, the warranties of design, merchantability, or fitness
for a particular purpose, if applicable, or arising from a
course of dealing, usage or trade practice.
Non-Warranty Service
After the one year warranty service is no longer in effect,
repair service is still available for Micronics products. For
more information, contact Micronics RMA department
at (510) 661-3030. The RMA department is open between 8:30 A.M. and 4:45P.M. Pacific Standard Time.
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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Interference to radio or television reception can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on. You are encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
▲ Reorient the receiving antenna.
▲ Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
▲ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
▲ Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables are required.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Micronics could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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16550 UART - A high speed chip for
controlling serial ports. Although unnecessary for a mouse, it is required for
modems that are 14,400 baud or faster.
AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port. A
faster bus than the current 33MHz PCI
bus, which will connect the graphics
controller to system memory through
the chipset.
Asynchronous - Operations that do
not require the clocks of communicating devices to be coordinated. See Synchronous.
ATX - A system board size measuring
approximately 12 x 9.6.
Bidirectional Parallel Port - A type of
parallel port that can send and receive
information.
BIOS - An Acronym for Basic Input/
Output System. Configures the system
board and provides hardware information to the operating system.
Bit - A contraction of Binary digit.
The smallest unit of information in a
binary number system. A bit represents a choice between either zero or
one.
Boot - To start up the computer and
load the operating system software. See
cold boot and warm boot.
Buffered DIMMs - The 168-pin buffered DIMM modules use buffer logic
chips on their control lines to reduce
loading on the system board. This buffering action increases the maximum
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number of modules on the same system board. The buffered DIMMs come
with standard DRAM chips for either
5V or 3.3V operation.
Bus - A group of electronic paths used
to send data between parts of the system. On a system board, the bus connects the peripheral cards with the
microprocessor via the expansion slots.
Bus Mastering - The ability of a
peripheral card to control the bus without requiring intervention of the CPU.
Byte - A group of adjacent bits treated
as a unit. Eight bits are typically considered one byte. Also called a character.
Cache - A process where information
is copied from the slower memory
(DRAM) to the faster memory
(SRAM). Information that is likely to
be read or edited is stored in the cache
providing significant performance increases.
Cache Hit - The percentage of request
for data from memory that can be
served from the cache.
Cache Miss - A memory access which
cannot be supplied from cache.
Cold Boot - Starting the computer by
turning on the power or pressing the
RESET button. A cold boot makes the
processor execute all of the diagnostics.
See boot and warm boot.
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CPU - An acronym for Central Processing Unit. A CPU performs arithmetic calculations, makes logical
decisions, and directs the operation of
the computer in conjunction with the
operating system.
DIMM - An acronym for Dual Inline
Memory Module. A small printed circuit board containing memory chips.
Disk Drive - A hardware device which
provides for the storage of data on diskettes or hard metal disks that have a
magnetic coating. A disk drive functions by spinning at high speed while
moving a device called the read/write
head across the disks surface in order
to read or write data in magnetic code.
DRAM - An acronym for Dynamic
Random Access Memory. A type of
memory chip that only keeps its
memory if supplied with regular clock
pulses and a chance to regularly refresh
its data. It is slower and more cost effective than SRAM. See SRAM.
ECC - An acronym for Error Checking and Correction. ECC is logic designed to correct memory errors. The
number of errors that can be corrected
depends upon the algorithms used, and
the number of error correction bits
(non-data bits) present.
ECP - An acronym for Expanded
Capabilities Port. A standard set by
Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Corporation to expand the capabilities of the
parallel port.
EDO Memory - An acronym for Extended Data Out. A DRAM performance feature that permits multiple bit
of data in a single row to be accessed
quickly.
EPP - An acronym for Enhanced Parallel Port. A standard which increases
the capabilities of the parallel port.
EPROM - Acronym for Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory. A
type of ROM chip that can be programmed with relatively simple tools
that will retain its data until erased. It
can only be erased by exposing the circuitry in the chip to ultraviolet light.
See also Flash ROM.
Flash ROM - A type of ROM chip that
will retain its data until erased. It can
be erased or reprogrammed by supplying it with +12V of voltage. See ROM
and EPROM.
Gigabyte - A disk storage capacity measurement. Approximately one thousand
megabytes or 1,073,741,824 bytes.
IDE - An acronym for Integrated
Device Electronics. A standard for
communicating between a hard drive
and a computer.
Internal Cache - Cache which is built
into the CPU. See Cache.
ISA - An acronym for Industry Standard Architecture. A well-established
bus standard that originated with the
IBM AT. See PCI and VESA Local Bus.
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LM75 - The LM75 is a temperature
sensor. The host can query the LM75
at any time to read the temperature.
Its 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage range,
low supply current and I2C interface,
make it ideal for a wide range of applications.
LM78 - The LM78 is a highly integrated Data Acquisition system for
hardware monitoring of servers, personal computers or virtually any microprocessor based system. In a PC, the
LM78 can be used to monitor temperatures, power supply voltages and fan
speeds.
NS - An acronym for Nanosecond. One
billionth of a second. Measure of the
access time of RAM.
Parallel - A form of data transmission
in which the data is sent one byte at a
time over several wires that each carry
one byte. In parallel transmission, all
the bytes arrive simultaneously, as opposed to serial transmission in which
bits arrive one by one.
Parallel Port - A connection for a
printer or similar peripheral. Generally,
parallel ports are output only. See Bidirectional Parallel Port and ECP.
Parity - Logic that detects the presence
of an error in memory. Generally, a
single parity bit is used for each byte
(8 bits) of data. The most commonly
used forms of parity are even parity, odd
parity and checksums.
PCI - An acronym for Peripheral Component Interconnect. A high performance 32-bit or 64-bit bus developed
by Intel Corporation. PCI is
designed to be independent of the hardware architecture to ensure compatibility with future computer systems. See
VESA Local Bus and ISA.
Pentium - A high performance 64-bit
CISC processor designed and manufactured by Intel Corporation.
Pipeline - In DRAMs and SRAMs, a
method for increasing the performance
using multistage circuitry to stack or
save data while new data is being accessed.
Plug and Play - A standard developed
to ensure easy installation of peripherals. Theoretically, a newly installed card
will automatically configure itself and
work properly without requiring jumper
configuration or device drivers.
POST - An acronym for Power On Self
Test. A diagnostic program that is run
whenever the system is cold booted.
RAM - An acronym for Random
Access Memory. A type of memory that
is used as the working memory of a
computer system. See DRAM and
SRAM.
ROM - An acronym for Read Only
Memory. A type of memory that retains
its data without requiring power. Once
written, it cannot be modified. See
EPROM and Flash ROM.
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Serial Port - A communications port
used to connect peripherals such as
modems and mice.
Setup - A program that allows you to
make changes to the system configuration.
Shadow RAM - A technique used to
load a duplicate copy of BIOS from
slower ROM into faster RAM. This
enhances system performance because
it provides higher access speed to the
BIOS.
SIMM - An acronym for Standard
Inline Memory Module. A small printed
circuit board containing memory chips.
SDRAM - An acronym for Synchronous Dynamic Random Access
Memory or Synchronous DRAM. A
DRAM designed to deliver bursts of
data at very high speed using automatic
addressing, multiple page interleaving
and a synchronous (or clocked) interface.
Synchronous Cache - A type of cache
that uses a clock signal to latch the inputs and the data output. This structure spreads the cache access across two
or three cycles while maintaining a
bandwidth of one access per cycle.
Improves performance by 5-10%.
Unbuffered DIMMs - The unbuffered
DIMM modules do not use any buffer
logic chips, thus achieving faster operation due to the elimination of the
propagation delay of the logic buffer.
This increase in speed comes at the cost
of reducing the maximum number of
modules on the same system board.
USB - An acronym for Universal Serial Bus. The simple and flexible way
to connect devices to your desktop or
notebook PC. USB allows virtually unlimited PC expansion with no more
hassles over add-in cards, dip switches,
jumper cables, software drivers, IRQ
settings, DMA channels and I/O addresses. With USB, you can attach and
detach peripherals without opening the
computer or even shutting it down.
VESA - An acronym for Video Electronics and Standards Association.
VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - A high
performance bus designed by VESA. A
32-bit version of the ISA bus which operates at the speed of the computers
CPU. See PCI and ISA.
VRM - Voltage Regulator Module.
Supplies CPU specific voltages for the
Secondary CPU.
Warm Boot - Restarting the system by
simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl>,
<Alt> and <Delete> keys.
Write-Back Cache - Upon a cache hit,
the cache is updated and the main
memory is not affected. Upon a cache
miss, only the main memory is updated.
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Index
B
Battery Disposal - 60
POST Messages - 63
BIOS
Configuration - 37
Setup - 37
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 62
C
Configuring the Tigercat- 11
CPU
Box Version - 30
Installation - 20
Overview 29, 30
Retention Mechanism - 26
D
Diagram (Tigercat) - 12
E
Extended Data Out (EDO) Memory - 19, 21
Environmental Specifications - 59
Error Checking (ECC) - 19, 21
H
Help
Bulletin Board System (BBS) - 62
Telephone Numbers - 62
Troubleshooting - 63, 65
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I
Installation
CPU - 24
Installing the Tigercat - 20
AGP Peripheral Card - 33
ISA Peripheral Card - 32
PCI Peripheral Card - 31
Quick Installation - 9
J
Jumper Settings - 13
M
Tigercat System Board Diagram - 12
Memory
Configurations - 22
Installing - 25
Removing - 25
Supported - 21
O
Online Services - 62
P
POST Messages - 63
S
Specifications - 57
System BIOS - 37, 71
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T
Technical Specifications - 57
Technical Support - 61
Troubleshooting - 63, 65
U
Updating the System BIOS - 71
Utility Programs
Utility Programs
Advanced Screen - 44
BIOS Setup - 37
Boot Screen - 52
Exit Screen - 53
IDE Device Submenu - 42
Main Screen - 39
Security Screen - 47
W
World Wide Web - 62
Index
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