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TYAN Trinity 100AT S1590, Trinity 100AT, S1590, S1590S-100 User Manual

Tyan S1590
Trinity 100AT
Motherboard User’s Manual
Revision 1.10
Copyright © Tyan Computer Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan Computer Corp.
Information contained in this publication has been carefully checked for accuracy and reliability . In no event will Tyan Computer be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data, or other malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this manual. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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T able of Contents
1. Introduction....................................................................................... 4
Overview ....................................................................................... 4
Icons............................................................................................. 5
Hardware Specifications/Features............................................ 5
Software Specifications.............................................................. 7
T echnical Support....................................................................... 7
Returning Merchandise for Service.......................................... 8
2. Board Installation............................................................................ 9
Unpacking.................................................................................... 9
Installation................................................................................... 9
Setting Jumpers.......................................................................... 2 0
3. Onboard Resource Settings......................................................... 22
Quick Reference for Jumpers.................................................... 2 2
Map of Motherboard Jumpers................................................. 2 3
Hardware CMOS & Password Reset...................................... 2 7
Soft Power Connector ................................................................ 27
Speaker Connector Installation................................................ 2 7
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation..................... 2 7
CMOS R TC................................................................................. 28
Flash EEPROM........................................................................... 2 8
RAM Installation....................................................................... 2 8
Cache Memory ........................................................................... 3 0
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................. 3 0
4. BIOS Configuration...................................................................... 32
Introduction to Setup................................................................ 3 2
Main Setup Menu...................................................................... 3 5
Standard CMOS Setup.............................................................. 3 7
BIOS Features Setup................................................................. 4 0
Chipset Features Setup............................................................. 4 4
Power Management Setup....................................................... 4 7
PnP/PCI Setup............................................................................ 5 1
Integrated Peripherals............................................................... 5 4
Password Setting....................................................................... 5 6
Flash Writer Utility ..................................................................... 5 6
5. System Resources......................................................................... 60
POST Messages........................................................................ 6 0
Glossary ....................................................................................... 63
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The S1590S-100 (S1590) Trinity 100AT is a quality, high performance mainboard designed for Socket 7 microprocessors. This mainboard utilizes the VIA MVP3 100MHz AGPset and can support CPU speeds of 75MHz through 300MHz+ (see specifications section following), and host bus speeds of 66MHz to 100MHz. The Trinity 100AT also has 100MHz Front Side Bus support, which allows you to take full advantage of 100MHz SDRAM memory modules.
The S1590 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 AT 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 Trinity 100AT . With I/O and drive controller support built onboard, the one AGP slot, four PCI and four ISA slots (one shared, eight usable) are free for numerous add-on expan­sion cards.
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Remember to take a look at TY AN 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.
Hardware Specifications/Features
Processor Information* •Intel Pentium/Pentium MMX
•AMD K5/K6/K6-2
•Cyrix/IBM 6x86/6x86MX
•IDT C6/C6+
•Maximum rated bus speed 100MHz
Chipset Information •VIA MVP3 AGPset.
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V oltage and Power •AT/ATX power supply connectors. Information •+12V power source for DC fan onboard.
•3.3V or 5.0V DRAM support.
•Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power consumption and EMI.
•Switching power supply onboard.
•W ake-on LAN 3-pin header (requires ATX 2.01 compliant power supply).
Main Memory •Up to 768MB** onboard.
•Three 168-pin DIMM sockets.
•T wo 72-pin SIMM sockets.
•Maximum rated memory bus speed 100MHz.
•Supports EDO, SDRAM, Parity , and ECC (ECC only with Parity memory).
•1024KB level 2 pipeline burst cache
Expansion Slots •One 32-bit AGP slot.
•Four 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots.
•Four 16-bit ISA slots.
•One shared, eight usable slots.
•Maximum rated PCI bus speed 33MHz
Physical Dimensions •Mini AT design.
•11.1 inches x 8.75 inches (reduced form factor).
BIOS Information •A ward Plug and Play fla sh BIOS.
•Deep Green, Energy Star , Y ear 2000, ACPI, PC97-98, DMI 2.0 compliant.
•PC-98 ready .
•Soft power down, multiple boot options.
Disk Drive & System I/O •UltraDMA/33 (UIDE) built-in (up to
33MB/s DTR).
•T wo PCI bus mastering EIDE channels.
•Supports EIDE CD-ROMs.
•PIO Mode 3+4 (up to 17MB/s DTR).
•Bus mastering mode (up to 22MB/s DTR).
•Support for two floppy drives (supports Mode 3 and up to 2.88MB).
•T wo serial ports (16550 UAR T s).
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•One ECP/EPP parallel port.
•One IR (InfraRed) I/O interface port header .
•T wo USB rev 1.2 port headers.
•One PS/2 mouse port.
•One AT keyboard connector.
W arranty •3 year manufacturer’s warranty .
* For the latest CPU compatibility list see www.tyan.com ** Only 384MB SDRAM validated at time of print. For the latest list of approved memory see www.tyan.com
Software Specifications
OS •Operates with MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows
for W orkGroup 3.x, W indows 95, Windows 98, W indows NT , OS/2, Novell Netware, Solaris, and SCO Unix.
T echnical 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).
Help resources:
1. See FAQ and beep codes sections of this manual.
2. See T yan web site for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, etc.
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3. Contact your dealer or distributor for help BEFORE calling T yan.
4. Check the T yan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
5. Email T yan tech support: techsupport@tyan.com
6. Call T yan tech support: 510-440-8808
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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.
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Unpacking
The mainboard package should contain the following: (1 ) S1590 mainboard ( 1) 40-pin IDE and 34-pin floppy cable pack (1 ) S1590 User’ s Manual
(1) Serial/parallel cable set (1) PS/2 mouse cable
(1 ) Driver CD
Installation
You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern of the S1590 matches the Baby AT system board specifications. Your chassis should have standard AT mainboard form factor mounting holes and either an AT or
ATX power supply.
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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 APPL Y 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 ground yourself you risk zapping the motherboard or adapter card; subsequent 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 standoff 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 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 Trinity 100AT has both AT and ATX power supply connectors. 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
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Figure 1
Figure 2
able to plug the power connector in any other way but just to be safe, make sure it looks like Figure 2 above. Make absolutely 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: T yan
recommends using an A TX power supply that conforms to industry standard revision 2.01.
If you decide to use an AT power supply instead, connect the power supply to the board as shown in Figure 3. You must set jumper JP7 according to which type of power supply you have (see p.26).
Note that the black wires are in the center of the two connectors. You should not be able to plug the two power connectors in any other way but just to be safe, make sure you have them connected as shown above. Make absolutely 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 connectors are seated firmly into their sockets so they will not become loose or fall off during movement of the computer .
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Next, connect your IDE cables (if you’re using IDE hard drives).
The colored stripe on the cable indicating pin 1 should face towards the rear of the case (towards the ATX connectors).
In Figure 4 (on the following page) 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 5 shows the IDE cable properly connected to the motherboard. 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 drive or
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.
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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 6). 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 .
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 6 for a detailed anatomy of the floppy cable. Remember, you can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time.
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The colored stripe on the cable indicating pin 1 should face towards the rear of the case (towards the ATX connectors), as with the IDE cables. Please refer to your documentation for proper installation, or see Figure 5 on page 14.
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 . T ry 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.
Like the IDE and floppy cables, the colored or red edge of the cable always
denotes pin 1 (Figure 7). Similarly , pin 1 on the motherboard is always pointing
towards the keyboard connector or edge of the board. TYAN cables conform
to the IBM standard pinouts and will differ from most other manufacturers’.
Other cables will not work on TYAN boards. The Printer and Com1 ports are on the same back plate. You want to make sure that you correctly align the connectors with the pins on the board beacuse they are easy to miss. On most TYAN cables, there should be a pin missing on the motherboard. This is normal since it lines up with a key pin on the I/O connectors. This forces you to align the connector in the correct direction. The Printer port and Com2 are
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easily confused. The Printer cable is always attached with Com1 (Figure 8) where Com2 is supplied seperately on a second back plate (Figure 9). Remem­ber: 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 connectors.
Connecting the PS/2 mouse.
This board has a PS/2 mouse header built in. Simply plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the header on the motherboard and plug your PS/2 mouse into the PS/2 port; the pins will allow you to plug the mouse in only in the correct way . If
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you have any trouble locating the port, turn to the full page motherboard map on page 27. 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.
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. Y ou
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 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 TY AN board though it may work well in a competitor’ s board.
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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. To 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 Technology, and Crucial Technology. These DIMMs have proven to be very stable on our boards and perform extremely well.
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 10
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.
To 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 11 on the following page). T o remove your DIMM, simply pull the clips back, and pull up on the module. SIMMS are installed and removed in exactly the same manner . Be sure you do not try to insert a 72-pin SIMM into a 168-pin DIMM socket, or vice versa.
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Place the DIMMs and SIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid static damage.
Finally , install your CPU.
Socket 7 processors (see Specifications on page 5) can be used on the Trinity
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100A T. Please refer to page 23 for the correct CPU jumper settings for your CPU. 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 mainboard must be placed on a flat surface. Y ou should be able to insert the CPU with minimal, but firm, pressure. Do not press down hard on the CPU.
In Figure 12, you can see the CPU and the ZIF socket. Notice that the arm of the ZIF socket is up. When this arm is up, the CPU is unlocked from the socket and allows you to remove or install a CPU. As the ZIF socket is keyed to the processor that you are using, you will only be able to install the CPU one way , thus eliminating the chance for error . Pin 1 on the CPU is denoted by a small dot on one of the corners and Pin 1 on the ZIF socket is denoted by an angled corner . Never force a CPU into a socket. Forcing a CPU to seat will bend the pins on the CPU and possibly damage the motherboard. Check with your
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vendor or manufacturer for proper voltage selection.
Push down lightly on the CPU, and lower the arm on the ZIF socket to secure the CPU. A squeaking noise is normal as the arm lowers. After the CPU is securely seated, install the appropriate cooling device (Figure 13). Tyan strongly recomends a heatsink/ fan combination on the Intel proces­sors. For Cyrix Processors, use the Cyrix supplied heatsink/fan combina-
tion with a second external fan which mounts in the front of your computer case. Consult with your case manufac­turer for other cooling options.
Locate the cooling fan connector (e.g. CPU Fan, J4) 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 ATX power connector that will force you to con­nect the fan cable correctly (see Figure 13).
Y ou 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 7).
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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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Quick Reference for Jumpers
The tables on the following pages will help you set the jumpers for CPU speed, InfraRed, and external connector pin assignments, among others. The miniature motherboard maps will help you locate the jumpers on your board. A full-page map of the motherboard can be found on the facing page.
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