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Tiger 200T
S2505T
User’s Manual
Revision 1.01
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Table of Contents
Before you begin... .................................................................... Page 4
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Congratulations! .........................................................................................................5
Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................6
Software Specifications ..............................................................................................7
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.6-A
2.6-B
2.6-C
2.6-D
2.6-E
2.6-F
2.6-G
2.6-H
2.6-I
2.6-J
2.6-K
2.6-L
2.6-M
2.7
2.8
2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
Installation ..................................................................................................................8
How to install our products right... the first time ..........................................................8
Here are some safety tips ..........................................................................................8
Quick Reference for Jumpers ....................................................................................9
Map of Motherboard Jumpers ..................................................................................10
Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors .........................................................11
Front Panel Connector ........... ............................... ..... ................................ ..... .........11
CMOS Reset ............................................................................................................11
IDE RAID Enable/Disable ........................................................................................12
Onboard VGA Enable/Disable .................................... ...... ............................... ........12
FAN Connectors ............................... ..... ...... ............................... ..... ........................13
CPU Frequency Ratio Jumpers ...............................................................................13
Serial Port Connector ...............................................................................................14
USB Connector ........................................................................................................14
Wake-on-Ring, Wake-on-LAN .................................................................................15
IDE RAID Connectors ..............................................................................................15
Soft Power Connector Installation ............................................................................16
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation ........................................................16
Flash Utility ....................... ...... ..... ............................... ...... ............................... ..... ...17
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ................................................................18
Installing Memory .....................................................................................................19
Removing a DIMM ...................................................................................................20
Buffered vs. Unbuffered Memory ............................................................................20
Suggested Memory Configurations ..........................................................................21
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan ............................................ ..... ........................22
Installing the CPU ....................................................................................................22
Installing the Cooling Fan(s) ....................................................................................23
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives ..........................................................................24
Connecting Floppy Drives ........................................................................................25
Installing Add-on Cards ............................................................................................26
Connecting PS/2, USB, and Serial Devices .............................................................27
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................................................................28
You are done! ...........................................................................................................29
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................30
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Introduction to the BIOS Setup .................................................................................31
Starting Setup .............. ..... ...... ............................... ................................ ..... .............31
Setup Keys ...............................................................................................................32
Getting Help .............................................................................................................32
In Case of Problems .................................................................................................32
Setup Variations ................................ ..... ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... ............................... ..... ...32
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Main Setup ................... ..... ...... ..... ............................... ................................ ..... ........333.1
Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................................................333.2
3.2-A
3.2-B
3.2-C
3.2-D
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................................................35
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
Date/Time ................................................................................................................33
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave ......................................................................33
Table of IDE device settings .....................................................................................34
Memory ....................................................................................................................35
Advanced Chipset Features .....................................................................................37
Integrated Peripherals ..............................................................................................38
Power Management Setup .......................................................................................39
PnP/PCI Configuration .............................................................................................41
PC Health Status ......................................................................................................41
Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................................................42
Set Supervisor Password / Set User Password .......................................................42
Exit BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................42
Chapter 4: System Resources
4.1
4.2
Beep Codes .............................................................................................................43
Flash Utility ....................... ...... ..... ............................... ...... ............................... ..... ...43
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Appendix I: RAID Installation* 44.......................................................
Promise FastTrak100 RAID Configuration Utility .....................................................44
Appendix II: Glossary
Technical Support ....................................................................................................56
Returning Merchandise for Service ..........................................................................56
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* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
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Before you begin...
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
Tiger 200T S2505T motherboard
34-pin floppy cable
(2) UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE cables
(optional on some Tiger 200T models)
I/O shield*
(optional on some Tiger 200T models)
Tiger 200T user’s manual
Ty an driver CD
If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacements before continuing
with the installation process.
* If you require a different I/O shield solution, please contact your chassis vendor
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Congratulations!
You now own one of the premier dual processing solutions on the market!
The Tiger 200T is a high performance motherboard designed for server and performance applications
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that require the power of dual Intel
FC-PGA processor. This motherboard utilizes the VIA Apollo Pro133T chipset and can support CPU
speeds of 500 MHz through 1.13+ GHz and front side bus speeds of 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Please see
Tyan’s website for updates and information concerning CPU information and support:
This integrated p erfo rm an ce boa rd is su ppo rte d in an ATX form factor. Some of the features incl ude d are
onboard UltraDMA -1 00 /66/ 33 sup por t, and ( optional) Promise
With I/O and drive control ler su pport onboar d, the five 3 2-bi t PCI v2.2 sl ots and o ne IS A slot are f ree for
numerous types of add-o n expansion cards. The four 168-pin DIMM socke ts can support up to 2GB* of
buffered or unbuffered PC100 SDRAM, or up to 1.5GB of buffered or unbuffered PC133 SDRAM.
Pentium™ III FC-PGA processors (universal) or a single Celeron™
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IDE RAID.
Remember to visit Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of
Tyan’s products with FAQs, distributors list, and BIOS settings explanations.
* check the Tyan website for updated details on memory compatibility: http://www.tyan.com
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1.2 Hardware Specifications
Processor Information
Expansion Slots
Chipset Information
Hardware Monitoring
Memory
Integrated PCI IDE
Dual Universal PGA370 ZIF Sockets
Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA) 500MHz - 1.13GHz+
Celeron (single socket configuration only) FC-PGA
Onboard VRM 8.5 spec
Front side bus support for 100 or 133MHz
Five 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slots
One ISA slot
Total s ix usable slots
VIA Apollo Pro133T chipset
(VT82C694T and VT82C686B)
Integrated hardware monitoring
3-pin Fan Monitoring headers
Temperature and Voltage Monitoring
3-pin Wake-on-Ring header
3-pin Wake-on-LAN header
Four 168-pin 3.3V DIMM sockets
Supports 1.5GB of 66/100/133MHz types of memory.
Supports both buffered/un buffer ed P C1 00 /133 SDR AM
Dual-channel master mode
Supports up to four Enhanced IDE devices
Support for UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE devices and
ATAPI compliant devices
Integrated I/O
Integrated IDE RAID
(manufacturing option)
Integrated 2D/3D graphics
* Extra accessories can be purchased at the Tyan Online Store: http://www.etyan.com
*** 8MB may be available on some Tiger 200T models. Check the Tyan website for updates:
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^ If your chassis supports frontside USB cables, it will usually come with those cables.
Check with your chassis vendor for details. Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
One floppy connector for up to two drives
Two 9-pin UART serial ports
One 25-pin ECP/EPP parallel port
Four USB ports (two ports via cable - optional*^)
PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports
Promise FastTrak100 IDE RAID controller
0/1/0+ 1 RAID options
Dual-channel master mode
Support for UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE devices
ATI Rage XL PCI Accelerator
4 MB (or 8MB***) 1Mx16 SDRAM frame buffer
Standard 15-pin analog VGA port
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BIOS
Award BIOS 2 (or 4****) Mbit Flash
Auto-detection of memory size
Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk types
User settings of hardware monitoring
Multiple boot options
DMI 2.0 compliant
Form Factor
Regulatory
1.3 Software Specifications
OS
ATX 2.03 (12” x 9.6”, 304.8mm x 243.84 mm)
One 20-pin ATX power connector
Stacked mouse & keyboard ports
Stacked two USB ports
Two serial ports, one parallel port
FCC (Declaration of Conformity)
European Community CE (Declaration of Conformity)
Operates with Windows 98/SE/ME,
Windows NT^^/2000
**** 4 Mbit BIOS may be available on some Tiger 200T models. Check the Tyan website for updates:
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^^ Memory support dependent on operating system used. Check the Tyan website for updated details
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1 Installation
Once you’ve checked that everythin g is inside the box (se e p. 4 for detail s), you are then ready to inst all
your motherboa rd. T he mo untin g hole pattern of th e motherboard match es t he ATX board specifi ca ti on s,
so your chassis must be cap able of supporting an ATX board (check the mothe rboard dimensions p rovided on p. 7).
2.2 How to install our products right.. the first time.
Question: what’s the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read the user’s manual. It contains important information which will make
configuration and setup much easier, as well as provide information on device installation and component
setup. By reading through the manual completely before installing your motherboard, you will have a
complete overview on the installation.
2.3 Here are some safety tips:
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the antistatic bag. Unplug
the power from your computer power supply and touch any metal part on the computer case. (You
might also want to wear a grounded wrist strap.)
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board.
(3) Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips, connectors, and leads.
(4) Avoid touching pins of memory modules and chips.
(5) Place motherboard on a grounded surface or on the antistatic bag.
Having reviewed the precautions above, the next step is to take the motherboard out of the cardboard box
and static bag, hold it by its edges, and place it on a grounded antistatic surface (such as the bag it came
in), component side up. Then, inspect the board for damage.
NOTE: DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED!
Press down on any of the socketed ICs if it appears that they are not properly seated (the board should
still be on an antistatic mat or on top of the bag it came in). 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 start installing
it into the computer case (e.g. setting jumpers, etc.) If you do not ground yourself, you risk zapping the
motherboard or adapter card. Subsequent problems may not arise immediately because electrostatic discharge, unlike physical damage, causes the device to fail over time.
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2.4 Quick References for Jumpers
In this manual, the term “closed” and “on” are used when referring to jump ers (or jumper pins) th at are
active; “open” a nd “off” a re u sed whe n re fer ri ng to ju mp ers (or jumper pin s) th at a re inactive. See Figure
2.0a and Figure 2.0c for examples of “on” and “off” pins and jumpers.
Jumpers and pins are con nected by slipping the plasti c jumper connector over the top of two adjacent
jumper pins ( indicated by 1- 2 or 2-3). The met al rod inside t he plastic sh ell b ridges the ga p betw een the
two pins, completin g the circuit. See Figure 2 .0b and Figure 2.0d for more examples of 3-pin jumper
connections. NOTE: The small number “1” indicates pin 1.
The tables and maps 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. Full page maps of the motherboard can be found on the next two pages.
2-pin jumpers
off on
Figure 2.0a
(overhead view)
1-2 2-3 open
3-pin jumpers
1
2
3
Figure 2.0b
(overhead view)
1
2
3
2-pin jumpers 3-pin jumpers
1-2 2-3 openoff on
1
2
3
Figure 2.0c
(front angle view)
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Figure 2.0d
(front angle view)
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2.5 Map of Motherboard Jumpers
Mouse port
(upper port)
USB
Ports
Serial
port A
port
Video
LAN
ports
Keyboard port
(lower port)
FAN1
Serial
Port B
PJ2
FAN3
PCI1
PCI2
CPU1
CPU2
VIA
VT82C694T
chipset
Secondary IDE
Four SDRAM
Sockets
ATX Power Connector
FDD Connector
Primary IDE
FAN2
Buzzer
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
FAN6
ATI
RAGE XL
JP10
ISA slot
J8
J9
JP11
FAN5
Promise
IDE RAID
JP4
JP5
JP6
JP7
JP8
J7
BIOS
J11
Secondary RAID IDE*
Primary RAID IDE*
FAN3
J12
USB2
* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
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2.6 Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors
Pinouts for certain connectors are available on the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com
2.6-A. Front Panel Connecto r (J12)
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Pwr LED+
Slp LED+
34
5
6
switch
ground
10
9
no connect
12
11
13
1516
1718 DRIVER
14
no connect
no connect
VCC
LED
HDD
Sw
Rst
IR
VCC+
ground
ground
switch 7 8
no connect
RX
GND
TX
no connect
Pwr
LED
Sw
Pwr
SPEAKER
Your chassis will usually come with connectors to install onto
the motherboard, such as HDD and Power LEDs. The Front
Panel Connector (J12) has been implemented for such purposes.
2.6-B. CMOS Reset (JP8)
Abbreviations
ResetRst
Pwr Power
JP8
1-2
normal
* default is 1-2
2-3
clear
If you have been locked out of your system beca use you forgot your password, or set the CMOS incorrectly, or have just finished flashing your BIOS follow the instructions below.
1. Power off the system
2. Close pins 2-3 on JP8
3. Wait about three seconds
4. Close pins 1-2 on JP8, then power on the system again
By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS.
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2.6-C. IDE RAID Enable/Disable (JP11)*
Jumper JP11 will allow you to enable or disable the (optional) onboard IDE RAID feature.
JP11
2.6-D. Onboard VGA Enable/Disable (JP10)
Jumper JP10 will allow you to enable or disable the (optional) onboard video features.
1-2
enable
* default is 1-2
2-3
disable
* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
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1-2
enable
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2.6-E. FAN Connectors (FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4, FAN5, FAN6)
These FAN connectors can be used to install cooling devices. FAN1 and FAN3 are for CPU1 and CPU2,
respectively.
FAN1
CPU1
FAN2
CPU2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN6
Specifications
FAN
1
ground
2
+12V
3
speed
Amperage 1.2A
12VVoltage
NOTE:
2.6-F. CPU Frequency Ratio Jumpers (JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7)
For non-retail/engineering sample CPUs, the frequency ratio can be adjusted. NOTE: Tyan takes no
responsibility and will not be held liable for damage from incorrect setting of these jumpers from
the CPU manufacturer’s specifications.
The FAN connectors are 12V at 1.2A. Tyan takes no responsibility and will not be
held liable for damage related to the misuse of these fan headers.
1.0BGHz
1.33GHz
733MHz
866MHz
1.06GHz
1.2GHz
933MHz
800EBMHz
1.13GHz
1.266GHz
20EMHz
20EMHz
PIN1
JP4, JP5, JP6, JP7
RATIO
133x7.5
133x10.0
133x5.5
133x6.5
133x8.0
133x9.0
133x7.0
133x6.0
133x8.5
133x9.5
10x2.0
10x2.0
JP5
JP6
JP4
JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7Freq.
ON OFF
OFF
OFF OFF
ON ON
OFF
ON ON
ON ON
ON ON ON
ON ON
ON
ON ONON ON
OFF OFF OFF OFF
JP7
OFF OFF
ON
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF
ON
OFF OFF
OFF
OFF OFF
ONON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
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2.6-G. Serial P ort Connector (“COM1” or Serial Port B)*
This header can be used to connect an (optional) serial port. More details available on the Tyan website:
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Serial Port B Header
RXDCD 1 2
34
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DTRTX
DSRGND
CTSRTS
NC/KEYRI
2.6-H. USB Connector (USB2)**
This header can be used to connect the (optional) USB cable. Pinouts for USB2 are shown below.
USB Connector (USB2)
VCCVCC 1 2
34
56
78
910
DT4 -DT3 -
DT4 +DT3 +
GNDGND
GNDGND
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** if your chassis supports frontside USB cables, it will usually come with those cables. Check with your
chassis vendor for details. Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
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2.6-I. Wake-on-Ring, Wake-on-LAN (J8, J9)*
These headers can be used to connect the (optional) WOR and WOL devices. WOR is J8, and WOL is
J9.
Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
J9
J8
1
1.5VSB
Wake-on-Ring (WOR)
1
1.5VSB
2
GND
2
GND
3
WOL
3
WOR
2.6-J. IDE RAID Connectors (IDE3, IDE4)*
These headers can be used to connect the (optional) IDE RAID devices. IDE3 is the Primary IDE RAIDconnector, and IDE4 is the Secondary IDE RAID connector.
IDE3
IDE4
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2.6-K. Soft Power Connector Installation
The soft power con nect or i s p ar t of t he F ro nt Pa nel ju mpe r b lock J12 (pins 6 and 8). T his bo ard use s the
chipset for power management, including turning on and off the system. If the pow er button function
option in the BIO S Pow er M ana ge men t me nu is se t to “ On/O ff”, pre ssi ng the p ower button once after the
BIOS has booted up will turn the system on and off. If the power button function is set to Suspend, pressing the power button once will wake up the syste m or send it to Susp end mo de. In this case , you canno t
turn the system off unless you sh ut down through the Windows ope rating system or you hold t he power
button down for four seconds (BIOS-dependent feature).
12
Pwr LED+
34
5
78
9
10
12
11
14
13
1516
1718
Slp LED+
6
ground
switch
Pwr
LED
Sw
Pwr
Abbreviations
Pwr Power
2.6-L. Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation
The reset switch on your chassis case provides you with the Hardware Reset function, which is the same
as power on/off, except that the system will immediately execu te a cold start after the reset button is
pushed. The reset connector is part of the Front Panel jumper block J12 (pins 5 and 7).
12
34
Sw
Rst
ground
switch 7 8
5
10
9
12
11
14
13
1516
1718
6
16
Abbreviations
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2.6-M. Flash Utility
You can upgrade the BIOS of this motherboard by using the Flash Utility. Check p. 43 for details.
BIOS
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2.7 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
Yo ur chassis may includ e mounting hardware. If m ounting har dware was included, you can use the following examples to help you in installing your motherboard into the chassis.
The chassis may h ave com e with th e studs integrated into t he chassis wall, so in those ca ses you wou ld
only need to us e scre ws (possib ly inclu ded wi th you r chass is) to i nstall th e mot herboa rd. S ee the examples (Figure 2.0, shown below) for more details.
If the chassis includes mounting hardware without the studs pre-installed, then you will need to install the
motherboard usin g the mounting hardware as sho wn in the examples below. Remember not to overtighten any of th e screws, or you migh t risk breaki ng intern al traces i n the surroun ding ar ea, or dam age
the motherboard in some other way.
Other examples of how to install your motherboard using other hardware (that may or may not have been
included with your chassis) are shown below.
One solution for installing motherboardType of hardware Another solution Another solution
screw
motherboard
base
stud
chassis wall
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
Figure 2.0
The diagrams above are only representative of a few solutions for installing a
NOTE:
motherboard into the chassis. The installation procedure for installing your m otherboard into the chassis may differ.
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2.8 Installing Memory
Please keep in m i nd t hat a lthough some mem or y m od ules m ay appear to b e high -quality, they may contain inferior or substandard p arts. The type o f memory you ch oose to instal l should be checke d against
the memory compatibility list, which is available from Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com
Here are some details of memory installation for this board:
At least one non-registered, unbuffered DIMM must be installed in order to POST.
Supports 128MB, 256MB, 512, or 1024MB* buffered or unbuffered DIMMs.
All memory is automatically detected, there is no need to set any jumpers.
The motherboard supports up to 4GB* of buffered or unbuffered PC100 or133 SDRAM
Memory Installation Procedure
Step
Step
Line your module up so that the pins fit into the socket. There is only one way your DIMM can
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fit properly. Make sure that the short row of pins is lined up with the short gap in the DIMM
socket, just as the long row of pins should line up with the long gap in the DIMM socket.
short row of pins long row of pins
Insert the DIMM by p ushing the module into the socket with even force. Do not insert one
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end and then the other: install the whole module at once or you might bend the DIMM pins.
Make sure the DIMM is securely seated.
* Memory support dependent on operating system used. Check the Tyan website for updated details
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Step
Lock the DIMM into plac e by pushing the clips back on either end of the socket onto the
3
notches in the ends of the DIMM (see pictures below for details).
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Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMM i s just th e reve rse: pu ll back th e clip s from the DIM M (see picture s below ), and ca refully pull the modu le straig ht out. Plac e the DIMM s in an anti- static bag as soon as y ou remove the m to
avoid static damage.
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2
2
Buffered vs. Unbuffered Memo ry
The 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules) must be of the 3.3V PC100/PC133 variety . Th e no t ch
position in the SDRAM key position will tell you whether or not a DIMM is unbuffered (see Figure 2.1
below). All installed memory will be auto-detected, so there is no need to set any jumpers.
RFU
buffered
unbuffered
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Suggested Memory Config ur at i on s
The table below shows some of the possible memory configur ations. Not all poss ible configurations
are listed. Your memory configuration may differ fr om one or more of the combinatio ns shown below.
Please make sure that you using SDRAM DIMMs!
Up to 4GB* at PC100 or PC133 combination
DIMM 1DIMM 2DIMM 3DIMM 4
TOTAL
64MBx1
0
0
0
64MB
0
64MBx1
0
64MBx1
128MBx1
0
128MBx1
0
256MB 512MB
256MBx1
256MBx
0
0
512MBx1
1024MBx1
1536MB128MB
512MBx1
0
0
512MBx1
1024MB
0
0
1024MBx1
1024MBx1
1024MBx1
1024MBx1
4096MB*
* Memory support dependent on operating system used. Check the Tyan website for updated details
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2.9 Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan
Intel Pentium III processors from 1.13+ GHz and Inte l Celer ons u p to 8 00 MH z ca n be used on th i s bo ard .
For more information on CPU compatibility, check Tyan’ s website at: http://www.tyan.com.
When installing your CPU, remember the following:
The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and can easily be damaged by static electricity
Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers
You should be able to insert the CPU into the socket with virtually no force
Do not press down hard on the CPU as you might bend or break pins, or otherwise damage the
CPU
The CPU voltage will automatically be detected by the motherboard, so there is no need to set
any jumpers or BIOS setting.
Installing the CPU
Before installing the CPU, check it for any visible damage. Make su re none of the pins are bent or missing. Be sure where Pin 1 is on both the CPU and the socket. The following steps each have a corresponding picture next to it to help guide you through the installation.
Step
Step
Step
Carefully lift the arm of the ZIF socket until it is at a 90 degree angle
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pointing away from the motherboard. Be very careful not to damage
any components that might be next to the socket.
There are two beveled corners on the CPU, which will match the
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two angled corners on the socket. Carefully install the CPU by lining
both Pin 1 on th e CPU and Pin 1 on the s ocket, making sure the
pins actually fit into the socket. Do not force the CPU into the
socket: check the pin alignment of CPU pins to socket holes.
Push down lightly on the CPU while lowering the arm on the socket
3
to secure the CPU (see right). A squea king noise may be heard
while lowering the arm, or the socket may make a ‘click’ noise when
the arm is locked into position: these noises are normal.
1
2
3
Pin 1
Arm moves down
to lock CPU
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Installing the Cooling Fan(s)
After a CPU has been installed, you will need to install the p roper cooling device for the CPU. This
device, a heatsink /fan combina tion, can be p urchased a t many comp uter retail st ores. In stallation o f the
cooling device may vary d epending on the fan manufactur er’s design. You should also take spa ce into
consideration when in stal l a cooling device: m ake su re th e c ooli n g d evice is no t to o big, or e l se y ou ma y
end up damaging components around the CPU socket.
Tyan highly recommends that you use a thin layer of
some type of thermal compound (available from many
computer retail stores), between the CPU and heat sink,
to maximize distribution of heat away from the CPU.
Please use extra caution when installing any type of
clamp-style fan, or else da mage may occur to the CPU
socket, and/or the CPU itself. See the picture to the
right for an exa mple of how to connect the cooling fan’s
power supply. Another diagram has a lso be en prov ided
below, to aid in CPU fan installation onto the socket.
Check with your cooling device vendor for more details
about installation.
Can be used to install
a cooling device
Mounting points on the CPU socket Close-up of fan connector
FAN
12
ground
NOTE:
Installing Chassis Fans
Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, headers are provided to power
those f ans as we l l (s e e p. 1 3 , section 2.6-E). Chassis fan installation will vary depending on your chassis
manufacturer’s design. Please check with your chassis manufacturer for details on proper chassis fan
installation.
The FAN connector has a 12V, 1.2A limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility
and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN jumper.
+12V speed
3
Specifications
12VVoltage
Amperage 1.2A
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2.10 Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives
A variety of IDE and ATAPI-co mpliant devices can be installed on this mother board, such as h ard disk
drives (HDDs) and CD-ROMs.
Please keep in mind that on this mo therboard, the primary IDE con nector is BL ACK, a nd the second ary IDE
connector is WHITE. See the picture to the rightfor an
example of the IDE cable properly connected to the
motherboard, with the BLUE end of the IDE cable
installed on the motherbo ard .
Pin 1 on the IDE cable is usually denoted by a red or colored stripe do wn one si de of the ca ble. That si de of the
cable must match Pin 1 on the motherbo ard’s IDE connector. There will also be a key pin on the cable that
matches with a notch in the IDE connector, to ensure
proper installation. Consult the documentation that came
with your IDE/ATAPI device, or contact the device’s
manufacturer for more details on installation.
Pin 1
Please note that UltraDMA-100/66 IDE HDDs require a
special 80-wire cable which has additional grounding
wires. This cable has been included with this motherboard for your convenience. The UltraDMA-100/66
cable is backwards compatible with UltraDMA-33 and
legacy IDE HDDs.
Only Tyan-approved cables a re rec omm en de d fo r th is mo the rbo ard . If you a re usi ng
NOTE:
HDDs are not auto-detected
Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup
No video or beeps during bootup
an existing configuration with old er cables, your system might not function properly.
Use only Tyan-approved cables (i.e. the ones includ ed with your mothe rbo ar d).
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are...
May be a Master/Slave configuration problem, bad
IDE cable, or BIOS mis-configuration. Consult the
HDD documentation or contact your HDD vendor.
May be a bad cable or lack of power going to the
drive. Check the cables for damage and bad connections.
Usually means the cable was installed backwards.
BLUE end goes to IDE connector
HDD lights are constantly on
HDD does not power on
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Bad IDE cable or defective drives. Try another HDD,
or contact your HDD vendor.
Check power cables and cabling. May be a bad
power supply or IDE drive problem.
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Connecting Floppy Drives
See the pi ctur e below for an exam ple of a flop py cable. Mo st of the curr ent flo ppy drives on the ma rket
require that the cable be i nstalled wi th the color ed stripe po sition ed next to the power conn ector. In most
cases, there will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the cable.
The first floppy drive (so metimes de noted as A :) is usually attached to the end o f the cable with the twist in it.
Drive B: is usually conn ect ed t o th e se con d o r th ird connector in the cable (th e second or third connect or after
you install Drive A:). Refer to your floppy drive’s installation instructions (if available), or contact your dealer if
you are unsure about how to attach the floppy drive(s).
Remember, you can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time.
Pin 1
3.5” connector
This conn ector goes
to motherboard
Drive B:Drive A:
5.25” connector Colored stripe
Floppy cable*
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed FDDs are...
FDDs are not auto-detected
Floppy Drive Fa il mes sag e at bo ot up
Colored stripe
indicates Pin 1
indicates Pin 1
Usually caused by faulty cables, cables put in backwards, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another
floppy drive to verify the problem or try another
cable. Also check to see if the onboard floppy is
enabled in the BIOS.
The cable or floppy drive may be faulty. Try another
cable or floppy drive to verify.
Match striped side with Pin 1
FDD does not power on
FDD light is constantly on
* Cable may vary. Diagram provided for reference only.
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Check power cables and cabling. May be a bad
power supply or IDE drive problem.
Usually signifies that the cable is on backwards.
Reverse the cable at the floppy drive end and try
again.
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2.11 Installing Add-on Cards
There are a few rules you need to follow when installing add-on cards. In order to assure proper operation
and a quick installation, adhere to the following guidelines:
If you are going to install a PCI-bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of the
five 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 motherboard to make
sure there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot.
NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system
board if you do this.
When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards, try to push the entire card in at
one time. Don’t force one end of the card into the socket first and then the other, or a rocking
motion between the card and the slot might occur, and could damage the pins within the socket.
Make sure the cards are seated securely into their slots.
Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touc hing .
Check the PCI device specifications with the PCI slot specifications (p.6) BEFORE installing!
When installing the add-on cards, make sure the cards are installed with even force; do not insert one
end and then the other. See the before (Figure 2.2a) and after (Figure 2.2b) example ins ta ll a t ion i ma ges
below for details.
1
Check orientation of card when installing
Pay attention to KEY PIN
Figure 2 .2a*
2
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Push card down with even force
Figure 2.2b*
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2.12 Connecting PS/2, USB, and Serial Devices
This motherboard includes ports for PS/2 mouse and keyboard, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, and
serial and parallel devices. Pleas e note that the uppe r PS/2 port is the mouse port, and the lower PS/2
port is for the keyboard (see Figure 2.3 below).
Installation of peripheral/external devices may vary. For details on installation of devices into the various
ports shown below, please consult your device’s documentation, device manufacturer, or your dealer for
details.
Connecting Serial and Parallel Ports
The serial and parallel ports can be used to connect various devices such as a mouse or printer. The connectors can only be connected one way: be sure and check the orientation of the connector before installing it into the port.
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
NOTE:
USB Ports
Serial Port 1 Video Port*
LAN Ports*
Figure 2.3
When plugging in y our ke yboard and mouse, or w hen pluggi ng in anythi ng in to a
serial or parallel 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 and/or external devices that you are trying to install.
* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
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2.13 Connecting the power supply
This motherboard requires an ATX power supply, one that conforms to ATX standard 2.01 or better.
The clip on the power connector should lock over the tab on the onboard connector. You shouldn’t be able
to plug the power connector in any other way but just to be safe, make sure it looks like Figure 2.4b.
Make certain that you do not miss connecting any of the pins because if you do, you will void your warranty and possibly cause damage to yourself and/or your motherboard when the power is turned 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.
Step
Step
Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4a, is
1
the 20-pin connector of the ATX
power supply.
Note the clip in the image: it will help
you install the plug corre ctly.
Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4b, is
2
the 20-pin connector plugged into the
board*.
The clip is over the TAB of the
onboard connector.
As you connect the cable into the
motherboard’s 20-pin onboard connector, it will make a CLICK noise.
This is normal.
It indicates that the clip has successfully snapped over the tab.
This is the CLIP
Figure 2.4a*
Note the TAB
Figure 2.4b*
* The images are provided as examples for installation, and may not represent the actual board
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2.14 You are done!
Other than checking the jumper settings and cable connections, and putting the case back together, you
are done.
Installing a new motherboard may seem difficult, but by following these directions, you should have a
fairly uneventful time installing our products. If you do encounter problems, your vendor/dealer will be
able to help you, or you can consult one of our many technical support resources (see p. 55).
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2.15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: My system sometimes becomes unstable. How should I check the system?
A: The first thing to do is to check and see if you have any device conflicts related to the IRQ, or DMA. If
you are using Microsoft Windows, the Control Panel is a good place to start investigating the conflict.
Please consult your operating system documentation for details. Secondly, slowing down the memory timing in the BIOS chipset setup section might help the situation as well. Many memory modules are not suitable for high performance systems and might be the main source of your problem. Also check to make
sure you are using a power supply that that confirms to ATX 2.01 or better. Lastly , make sure the motherboard is receiving adequete cooling.
Q: I have a question about memory compatibility; what memory will work on my motherboard?
A: Memory compatibility information can be found on Tyan’s website at: http://www.tyan.com
Q: Where can I get additional accessories for my Tyan motherboard?*
A: You can purchase additional accessories such as USB cables*, as well as other Tyan-approved accessories at the Tyan Computer Online Store: http://www.etyan.com
Q: Where do I get pinout information for my motherboard?
A: Pinouts of certain headers are available on the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com
Q: My motherboard is dead, how do I return it?
A: Contact the place of purchase or your distributor for assi stance to return t he motherboard for service.
RMA issues will not be handled via e-mail by Tyan Tech Support. Please refer to the URL link here for
more details: http://www.tyan.com/support/html/faq_rma.html
Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS?
A: Check the section about the Flash Utility (see p. 43) for information on upgrading your BIOS. BIOS
update files, flash utilities, and instructions on how to install them are also available from the Tyan website
at: http://www.tyan.com
Q: Why do I get a “CMOS checksum invalid” error message during PO ST?
A: If you get the above error message or “Invalid configuration, run Setup” message, it is an indication that
the CMOS battery needs to be changed. Contact your dealer for assistance. Once you’ve replaced your
battery or flashed your BIOS, don’t forget to check the Clear CMOS section (see p.11) so that you can
reset your CMOS.
* If your chassis supports frontside USB connectors, it will usually come with the necessary cables.
Check that your chassis is frontside USB capable. Please check with your chassis vendor for details.
Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Introduction to the BIOS setup
The BIOS is the B
and hard drive support. This chapter describes different settings for Award BIOS that can be used to configure your system.
The BIOS section of the manual is subject to change without notice and is provided here for reference purposes only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print,
and therefore they may not be exactly the same as that displayed on your screen.
The manual describes the Award BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you modify basic configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated battery-backed memory, called NVRAM, that
retains the information when the power is turned off.
The Award BIOS in your computer is a customized version of an industry-standard BIOS for IBM
PC AT-compatible personal computers. It supports Intel x86 and compatible processors. The
BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system central processing, memory, and I/O subsystems.
asicInput/Output System, required by the computer to perform functions such as CPU
The BIOS has been customized by adding important, but non-standard, features such as virus and
password protection, power mangement, and detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the
system. The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your
system usi ng the Award BIOS setup program.
Starting Setup
The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configuration information in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it
through the Power-On Self Test (POST).
When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operating system on one of the data storage
devices (HDD, FDD, etc.) and if one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand control
of system operations to it. During POST, you can start the setup program by pressing the [DEL] key when
the “Press DEL key to enter BIOS setup” message appears on the screen.
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Setup Keys
The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.
Key Function
Arrow keys
Enter
+/-/PGUP/PGDN Change option setting
ESC
F1
F2 Item Help
F5 Previous values
F6 Load failsafe defaults
F7 Load optimized defaults
Moves from one selection to the next
Select the highlighted option
Exit
General Help
F9 Menu in BIOS
F10 Save settings and exit
Getting Help
Press [F1] to displa y a small help window that de scribes the appr opriate keys to use and the p ossible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press [ESC] or the [F1] key again.
In Case of Problems
If you discover that you have trouble boot ing the computer after making and saving change s with the
BIOS setup program, you can restart the computer by either:
Pressing [CTRL]+[ALT]+[DEL] (all three keys at the same time), or
Holding the power button down until the computer shuts off, then reset the CMOS (see p. 11)
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The best advice is to alter on ly sett ings that yo u thoro ughly un dersta nd. In pa rticu lar, do not change settings in the Chips et screen unless you are abso lutely sure that you need to. T he Chipset defa ults were
carefully chosen f or the b est perfo rmance a nd reliab ility. Even a seemingly small chan ge to th e Chipse t
setup may cause the system to become unstable.
Setup Variations
Not all systems have the same setup program. W hile the basic look and fu nction of the setup prog ram
remains more or less the same for all system, the appearance of your Setup screen may differ from other
Award BIOS screens. Each system des ig n and chipset combination require custom configurations. In
addition, the final appearance of the setup program depends on your system designer. You system
designer can decide that certai n items should no t be available for user config uration, and r emove them
from the BIOS setup program.
General Help
At any time, you can p res s [F1] to bring up a G en era l Hel p scre en in ca se yo u wa nt to l ea rn the sho rtcu t
commands. There are two settings you should be aware of (listed below).
Setting Function
Load Failsafe Defaults
Load Optimal Defaults
3.1 Main Setup
The BIOS allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. If an additional configuration screen is available, it will have a symbol. If you select that option with that symbol, you will be
brought to another configuration screen. Hitting [ESC] will bring you back out.
3.2 Stan dard CMOS Setup
3.2-A. Date/Time
You can type in the date and time directly, or select the portion of the date or time that you want to modify
and adjust it using the cursor keys. The clock runs on a 24-hour cycle (i.e 1:00 PM is 13:00).
If your system is experiencing configuration problems, you can choose
this option to reset all settings.
This will load preset options that are designed for maximum system
performance, but may not work for all computer applications. You
should not use this option if you are experiencing configuration problems.
3.2-B. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
These four options are for setting IDE devices such as HDDs and CD-ROMs. If left on the default setting
of “Auto”, the drives will be auto-detected.
The next page describes the settings available for configuring the IDE devices.
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3.2-C. Table of IDE device settings
Type
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
Access Mode
The following settings are also available in the Standard CMOS Setup screen.
The type of IDE device installed can be configured using this
option. [Default setting is Auto for aut o-d ete ct]
These modules make it possible for the BIOS to take advantage
of the additional space on drives which are larger than 504MB.
This can be auto-detected (when you select Auto for Type), or
you can manually set this mode to Disabled. [Default setting is
Auto]
When set to Auto, the block mode auto-detects the optimal number of block read/writes per section that the drive supports.
[Default is 0]
Programming input/output is a method of transmitting data
between devices that use the system’s CPU as part of the data
path. There are 6 modes: 5 with their own transmission speed
and 1 auto mode. To use modes 3 and 4, you must use an
Enhanced IDE drive. [Default is Auto]
This option secifies the Direct Memory Access mode for the IDE
device. If set to Auto, the BIOS will determine the DMA mode.
[Default is Auto]
Drive A
Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode
Video
Halt On
The settings are 360KB 5.25”, 1.2MB 5.25”, 720KB 3.5”, 1.44MB
3.5”, or 2.88MB 3.5”. [Default is 1.44, 3.5”]
The options are the same as listed for Floppy A. [Default setting
is Disabled]
Sets whether you have a Japanese standard mode floppy
(1.2MB storage on 3.5” drive). [Default is Disabled]
Sets the video display mode at boot-up time. [Default is EGA/
VGA]
The system will halt on errors at boot-up time, depending on
what option is set here. [Default is All, But Keyboard]
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3.2-D. Memory
You cannot change any values in the Memory fields, as they are shown only for your information. The
fields show the total installed random access memory (RAM) and amounts allocated to base, extended,
and other memory. RAM is the computer’s working memory, where the computer stores programs and
data currently being used, so that they are accessible to the CPU. RAM is counted in kilobytes (KB:
approximately one thousand bytes) and megabytes (MB: approximately one million bytes). Modern personal computers may contain up to 128, 256 MB, or more.
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Other Memory
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features
This section may allow the user to alter certain settings that affect the way their computer boots up,
checks CPU cache, and other advanced features. Please note that you should not alter settings in
this BIOS section unless you are absolutely sure
Virus W arning
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
Typically 640KB. Also called conventional memory. The DOS
operating system and conventional applications use this area.
Above the 1MB boundary. Early IBM personal computers could
not use memory above 1MB, but current PCs and their software
can use extended memory.
Between 640KB and 1MB; often called high memory. DOS may
load terminate-and-stay (TSR) programs in this area, such as
device drivers, to free as much conventional memory as possible for applications. Lines in your config.sys file that start with
loadhigh, load programs into high memory, for example.
that you know what you are doing.
Sets whether the BIOS should try to auto-detect for boot viruses,
etc. [Default setting is Disabled]
Sets whether or not your installed CPU has internal cache
[Default setting is Enabled]
Sets whether or not external cache is installed. [Default is
Enabled]
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Processor Number
Quick Power On Self Test
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
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Sets whether the CPU’s L2 (Level 2) cache has ECC checking.
[Default is Enabled]
Shows the ID number for the processor used. [Default is
Enabled]
Sets whether BIOS should perform the quick POST during bootup. [Default is Disabled]
Sets the first device that the BIOS should check in order to bootup. [Default is Floppy]
Sets the second device that the BIOS should check in order to
boot-up. [Default is CD-ROM]
Sets the third device that the BIOS should check in order to
boot-up. [Default is HDD-0]
Sets whether still another boot device should be checked.
[Default is Enabled]
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Swap Floppy D ri ve
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up Numlock Status
Gate A20 Option
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate
Typematic Delay
Security Option
MPS Version Control for OS
If you have two drives and need to swap them for some reason,
use this option. [Default setting is Disabled]
Sets whether the BIOS should check all floppy drives during
boot-up. [Default settin g is Enabled]
Sets whether the Num Lock key should be enabled during bootup. [Default is Enabled]
Refers to the method that the system addresses memory above
1MB. [Default is Normal]
Sets whether the keyboard input speed should be altered.
[Default is Disabled]
If above setting is Enabled, this sets the characters per second
of keyboard input. [Default is 6]
If above setting is Enabled, this sets the delay on character input
from keyboard. [Defaul t is 250]
Sets whether the password should be enabled. [Default is
Setup]
Reserved function related to multi-processing capability . Options
are MPS 1.1 or MPS 1.4. [Default is 1.1]
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Mode
Report no FDD
C800-CBFFF Shadow to
DC000-DFFFF Shadow
Small Logo (EPA) Show
If your OS requires this setting, it can be altered from here.
[Default is Non-OS2]
Allows the S.M.A.R.T. protocol to report server system information over a network. [Default is Auto]
Allows the BIOS to report to Win95 that no FDD exists (if this is
the case). [Default is No]
Reserved. [Default is Enabled]Video BIOS Shadow
Reserved. [Default is Enabled]
Provides the options for the EPA logo, on whether it should be
shown or not. [Default is Disabled]
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3.4 Advanced Chipset Features
This section describes the settings for the chipset installed on this motherboard. Please note that the
parameters described in this section are for technically competent users only. Do not change
these values unless you completely understand the consequences of your changes.
Bank 0/1 to
Bank 6/7 DRAM Timing
DRAM Clock DRAM Clock cycle timing. [Default is HOST -CLK]
SDRAM Cycle Length
DRAM Drive Strength Drive strength, reserved function. [Default setting is Auto]
DRAM Drive Value Drive value, reserved function. [Default setting is 47]
Bank Interleave
Memory Hole
P2C/C2P Concurrency
System Bios Cacheable
Settings depend on type of memory installed. These settings are
reserved. [Default sett in gs are 8/10ns]
Sets the CAS latency timing. [Default setting is 3]
Allows for memory bank interleaving. [Default is Disabled]
Specifies the location of an area or memory that cannot be
addressed on the ISA bus. [Default is Disabled]
If Enabled, the PCI/AGP Master to CPU cycle can be concurrent
if the Host CPU is performing R/W access to the PCI or slave
devices. [Default is Enabled]
Sets ability to cache system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh.
[Default is Disabled]
Setting is dependent on AGP card. [Default is Disabled]AGP Fast Write
CPU to PCI Write Buffer
PCI Dynamic Bufferin g
PCI Master 0 WS Write
PCI Delay Transaction
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry
Memory Parity / ECC Check
Sets whether you have USB devices. [Default is Enabled]OnChip USB
Enable or disable use of a USB keyboard. [Default is Disabled]USB Keyboard Support
Setting this can compensate for speed differences between the
CPU and PCI bus. [Default is Enabled]
If Enabled, every write transaction goes to write buffer. Burstable
transactions then burst on the PCI bus, but non-burstable transactions do not. [Default is Enabled]
Sets whether writes to PCI bus are executed with zero wait
states. [Default settings are Enabled]
Sets write buffer support in compliance with PCi spec v2.1.
[Default setting is Enabled]
Sets whether PCI masters should rotate priority [Default is Dis-
abled]
Sets whether the BIOS should enable memory checking automatically when it detects ECC DRAM. [Default is Disabled]
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3.5 Integrated Peripherals
This section describes settings for the integrated peripherals setup options.
On-Chip IDE Channel 0 / 1
IDE Prefetch Mode
IDE Pri/Sec Master/Slave PIO
IDE Pri/Sec Master/Slave UDMA
Init Display First
IDE HDD Block Mode
Onboard FDD Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2
Sets the onboard support for the two IDE channels. [Default setting is Enabled]
Sets support for IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses.
[Default setting is Enabled]
Sets PIO mode for each of up to four IDE devices that the
onboard IDE interface supports. [Default is Auto]
Sets whether UDMA data transfer protocol should transfer at
optimal speed, or to auto-detect optimal speed. [Default is Auto]
Sets type of display adapter installed. [D efa ult is PCI Slot]
Sets onboard detection of optimal number of block R/W’s per
sector that the drive can support. [Default is Enabled]
Sets whether onboard floppy controller should be used. [Default
is Enabled]
Sets logical COM port address and corresponding interrupt for
1st and 2nd serial ports. IR is offered on 2nd port. [Default is
Auto]
UART2 Duplex Mode
IR Function*
Tx,Rx Inverting Enabled*
Onboard Parallel Port
Onboard Parallel Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
Parallel Port EPP Type
Sets whether COM port should be able to receive and transmit
data simultaneously. [Default is Half, as in Half-Duplex]
Option for IR mode setting (optional). [Default is No, Yes]
Reserved (optional). [Default is No, Yes]
Sets logical LPT port address and corresponding interrupt.
[Default setting is 378/IRQ7]
Sets mode for onboard parallel port. [Default setting is Normal]
Sets whether parallel port should use DMA for faster transfer
rate. [Default is 3]
Sets parallel port data transfer mode. [Default is EPP1.9]
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3.6 Power Management Setup
This section describes the different power management functions that may be available on your system.
Please note that power management functions are also dependent on your OS’ power management functions, and that both OS and system power management functions should be set up to work in conjunction
with one another.
ACPI Function
Power Management (subscreen)
Power Management
HDD Power Down
Doze Mode
Suspend Mode
ACPI Suspend Type
PM Control by APM
Video Off Option
Enable or Disable Advanced Configuration Power Interface.
[Default setting is Enabled]
Lets you enter the screen for configuring power states.
Sets whether each mode should be set separately. [Default is
User Define]
Sets time that system should wait before powering down the
HDD(s). [Default is Disable]
Sets time that system should wait before CPU clock runs at
slower speed to save power. [Default is Disabled]
Sets time that system should wait before suspending all devices
except for CPU, to save power. [Default is Disabled]
Sets type of suspend function to enable once the system enters
suspend mode. [Default is S1(POS)]
Reserved. [Default is Yes]
Sets power-saving mode for video display. [Default is Suspend-
>Off]
Video Off Method
Modem Use IRQ
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
State after power failure
CPU Fan in Syspend
Wake Up Events (subscreen)
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Determines manner in which the monitor is blanked. [Default is
V/H SYNC+Blank]
If Modem Ring Resume is Enabled, it’s possible to wake the
system up by dialing into it. [Default is 3]
Sets time needed to hold down the power button to shutdown
the system. [Default setting is Instant-Off]
Sets system state after a power failure occurs. [Default is Auto]
Sets state of the CPU Fan when Suspend mode occurs. [Default
is Off]
Lets you enter the screen for configuring wake up events.
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VGA Sets video activity as power management event. [Default is Off]
LPT & COM
PCI Master
PowerOn by PCI Card
Modem Ring Resume
RTC Alarm Resume
Date / ResumeTime
Primary INTR
IRQs Activity Monitoring
(subscreen)
Sets LPT and COM/Serial Port activity as power management
events. [Default is LPT/COM]
Sets PCI activity as power management events. [Default is Off]
Sets Power On capability through PCI card activity.
[Default is Disabled]
Sets Wake Up on Ring as a power management event.
[Default is Disabled]
Sets RTC Alarm as a power management event. [Default is Dis-
abled]
Sets Date or Resume Time that system will wake up.
[Default is 0]
Sets whether IRQ activity should be a power mana gem en t
event. [Default is ON]
In this screen, you can assign how power management will
monitor each IRQ.
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3.7 PnP/PCI Configuration
This section describes the PCI/PnP configuration options available.
PNP OS Installed
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
(ESCD)
IRQ Resources
DMA Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Assign IRQ for VGA
Assign IRQ for USB
Sets whether the system is using a Plug-n-Play OS. [Default setting is NO]
Sets whether the configuration data in the ESCD should be
reset at bootup. [Default setting is Disabled]
Sets how the PnP devices will be controlle d. [Defa ult is
Auto(ESCD)]
Sets IRQs PnP control statuses.
Sets DMAs PnP control statuses.
Reserved. [Default setting is Disabled]
Sets whether an IRQ should be reserved for VGA. [Default setting is Enabled]
Sets whether an IRQ should be reserved for USB. [Default setting is Enabled]
3.8 PC Health Status*
This section describes the hardware monitoring of certain onboard devices. No options are user-defined.
Current CPU1 Temp. Displays temperature of CPU1 in Celsisus and Farenheit.
Current CPU2 Temp.
Current CPUFAN1 Speed
Current CPUFAN2 Speed
CPU1 Vcore
CPU2 Vcore
3.3V
Displays temperature of CPU2 in Celsisus and Farenheit.
Displays speed of CPUFAN1 in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Displays speed of CPUFAN2 in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Displays core voltage of CPU1.
Displays core voltage of CPU2.
Displays power supply voltage on 3.3V line.
Displays power supply voltage on 5V line.5V
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3.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
This section describes the processor configuration options available. Tyan takes no responsibility and
will not be held liable for damage related to misuse of these settings.
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK
3.10 Set Supervisor Password / Set User Password
Both of these functions allow for passwords to be set accordingly for BIOS configuration.
When selecting one of the password functions, the following words will appear:
After typing in a new password of up to eight characters, press [Enter]. The following words will then
appear:
Type your new password again, and the password will then be set. Please note that entering a new password and then confirming it, will clear any old password that you had (depending on type of password).
3.11 Exit BIOS Setup
You have the ability to perform the following options, either during setup or upon leaving setup.
Load Failsafe Defaults: loads the minimal settings for all devices for maximum safety
Load Optimal Defaults: loads the maximum settings for all devices
Save & Exit Setup: saves all changes, exits and reboots system
Exit Without Saving: discards all changes, exits and reboots system
Auto Detect the DIMM and PCI clock settings.
[Default setting is Enabled]
ENTER PASSWORD:
CONFIRM PASSWORD:
* optional feature available on some Tiger 200T models
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Chapter 4: System Resources
Note: If you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the following things in the
following order:
MEMORY, VIDEO, CPU
By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might have been when setting up
your system. For more information on troubleshooting, check the Tyan website at http://www.tyan.com
4.1 Beep Codes
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series or audible beeps. For example, if the Phoenix BIOS POST can initialize the video but an error occurs, an error message will be displayed. If it cannot display video, it will convey a series of beeps.
If you hear one long beep followed by two short beeps, then a video problem has probably occured and
the BIOS is having difficulty initializing the video display. Any other beep sequences that may or may not
occur are probably due to memory problems.
4.2 Flash Utility
Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. Always check to see if you have the
newest BIOS available for your motherboard. For Flash Utilities, the newest BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility with your motherboard, you must check the Tyan website:
http://www.tyan.com
Please be aware tha t by flashing your BIO S, you agree that i n the event of a BIOS
flash failure, yo u must contact your deale r for a replacement BIO S. There are no
NOTE:
exceptions. Tyan does not have a policy of repla cing BIOS chips directly with end
users. In no event will Tyan be held responsible for damage done to the BIOS by the
end user.
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Appendix I: RAID Installation (optional)
Introduction to the Promise FastTrak100 IDE RAID Controller
The FastTrak100 can stripe multiple UltraDMA/100 hard drives together under RAID 0; mirror the data on
two drives und er RAID 1 (master only); o r do bo th for ma ximum s peed and protection under R AID 0+1 .
Under mirroring, should one drive fail, the remaining drive will handle all data. When a new replacement
drive is later instal led, the FastTrak100 reb uilds data to the new dr ive from the mirrore d drive to restore
fault tolerance. Up to 4 drives* can be linked to the Promise FastTrak100 RAID controller, effectively doubling their sustained da ta transfer rate**. The FastBuild™ auto-m enu allows for quick and easy array
builds. NOTE: You cannot install any de vices other than HDDs on the RAID IDE chan ne ls!
Features of the Promise FastTrak100 IDE RAID Controller
Drive Support EIDE, UltraDMA-33/66/100 drives
Drives Required 2 (maximum 4)*
Data performance (RAID 0) Doubles sustained transfers of attached drives**
Data Storage (RAID 0, JBOD) Links multiple drives as one large drive (C, D, or other)
Data Protection
(RAID 1, RAID 0+1)
Onboard BIOS support
RAID Levels
Visual concepts of RAID 0 (striping) and RAID 1 (mirroring)
Concept of striping
Send identical data to two drives (or drive pairs) per save;
rebuilds data in background; supports “hot” spare drive (RAID 1
mode only) in case of failure
Automatically identifies type of drive; allows booting from any
drive array
RAID 0 (striping 2-to-4 drives)
RAID 1 (mirroring 2 drives)
RAID 1 + spare (3 drives)
RAID 0+1 (4 drives only)
JBOD (spanning 2-to-4 drives)
FastTrak100
1..2..3..4..5..6 HDDs
controller
Data
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Concept of mirroring
1..2..3
Data
* Promise recommends using identical drives
** performance varies depending on drives and systems
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Installing the hard drive s
If you wish to use your current bootable HDD (using Windows NT 4.x or 2000) as part of the bootable mirrored (RAID 1) array, do NOT connect the hard drive yet. First, you MUST install Windows NT 4.x or 2000
on your existing hard drive controller.
Hard drives mu st be of the Fast ATA -2, EID E, or Ultra DMA-33/66/1 00 type i f you want to use them with
the RAID controll er. For best performance, we recommend that you us e drives of identical m odel and
capacity. By matching drives, you ensure compatibility as well. If you are planning to use an UDMA-66 or
100 drive, you must use an UltraDMA-66/100 cable (Tyan has included that cable with the motherboard).
Also, if you are pla nning t o use strip ing (R AID 0), we recom mend you us e tw o new drive s. For mirro ring
(RAID 1), you shoul d either use two n ew drives, or your old d rive and a new drive (of the sam e size or
larger than your current drive).
Step
Step
The first step is to set the hard drive to either Master, Slave, or Cable Select setting, and install
them according to the table below. Note: Sometimes the Master drive with no Slave
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attached is calle d “sin gle”. T he Mas ter/S lave settin g differe ntiates t wo dri ves conn ected on
the same cable. NOTE: Check your HDD documentation for master, slave, and cable
select settings.
Jumper Settings (see your HDD documentation for jumpers)
# of Drives
1
2
3
4
Next, you should install the drives into your system, and
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connect the power. Attach one UltraDMA cable (black
connector) to each drive (if you have a Slave drive, connect
that drive to the second connector (grey connector) on the
UltraDMA cable). Make sure that Pin 1 on the cable (indicated
by the colored stripe) is connected to Pin 1 of the hard drive.
See Figure I- 1 (to the right) for an example.
IDE Channel 1
M
MM
M & S
M & S
M = Master, S = Slave
IDE Channel 2
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M
M & S
Colored stripe
indicates Pin 1
Power
Step
The blue end of the cable (see Figure I-2 to the right for an
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example) goes to the RA ID conne ctor o n the m otherb oard (see
p. 10 for loc ation). Make sure Pin 1 of the ATA-66 cable connects to Pin 1 of the Promise RAID IDE connector (see p. 10 for
location). Check all connections after completing this step,
before you continue to the next part of the installation.
If you are planning to use your old hard drive, backup all necessary data first. Always
NOTE:
backup the data on an existing ha rd drive if you are planning to use it in a new system configuration.
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Blue end of the
ATA-66/100 cable
Figure I-2
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Checking CMOS Settings
The FastTrak100 control ler is a P lug-n-Pla y device that supports P CI IRQ shar ing. In ord er to make the
RAID array boot able, make sure that in the CMOS , drive types are se t to “Unknown” or “Not Installed”
(see p. 33, section 3.2-B). Yo u sho uld also change the order of boo t dev i ces (se e p. 35, section 3.3) so
that the FastTrak100 RAID array is the second choice as a bootable device.
Creating your disk array
You can now use the FastBuild BIOS Utility to create your drive array. Three possibilities exist: you can
create an array for performance; you can create a Security array with new hard drives (recommended); or
you can create a Security array using your old hard drive and a new one.
If you are planning to use your old hard drive, backup all necessary data first. Always
NOTE:
backup the data on an existing ha rd drive if you are planning to use it in a new system configuration.
Step
FastTrak100 (tm) BIOS Version 1.xx (Build xxxx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No array defined . . .
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility
Or press <ESC> key to continue booting the system.
Step
Step
Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the FastTrak100 with drives
1
installed, the Promise onboard BIOS will display the following screen.
Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild (tm) Utility Main Menu
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Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu (shown below). This is the fastest and easiest
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method to creating your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
Optimize Array for: Performance
Typical Application usage: A/V Editing
Mode................................................Stripe
Drives used in Array................................2
Array Disk Capacity.........................16126
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
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Creating an array for Performance (RAID 0)
FastTrak100 allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2, 3, or 4 drives. To create your array, follow the
steps ou tlined below.
Step
1
Choose Performance under the Optimize Array section.
Step
Step
Step
Step
Creating a Security Array with New Drives (RAID 1)
To create an array for data protection using new hard drives, use the following steps.
Step
Step
Select how you will use your PC the mode under the Typical Applic ation usage sectio n. The
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choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).
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Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save and create the array.
Reboot the system.
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Proceed to install the drivers from the driver disk.
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FastTrak100 permits o nly two drives to be used for a single Mir rored array in Auto
NOTE:
1
2
Setup. If a th ird drive is at tached, it bec omes a “hot” s pare drive. I f four drives are
attached, the Mirroring option will not be available at all.
Choose Security under the Optimize Array for section.
Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection.
Step
3
The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Y es/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
Step
Step
Step
Press “N” for the Create Only option.
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A window will appear almost immediately confirming that your Security array has been created.
Press any key to reboot the system.
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Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive
Yo u would use th is method is you wish to use a driv e that alre ady contains d ata and/or is the bootab le
system drive in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.
FastTrak100 permits o nly two drives to be used for a single Mir rored array in Auto
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
Setup. If a th ird drive is at tached, it bec omes a “hot” s pare drive. I f four drives are
attached, the Mirroring option will not be available at all.
If you are planning to use your old hard drive, backup all necessary data first. Always
backup the data on an existing ha rd drive if you are planning to use it in a new system configuration.
If you wish to includ e your curren t boota ble drive usin g the Win dows NT 4.x o r Windows 2000 operating system as part of the bootable Mirrored (RAID 1) array on your
FastTrak100 do NOT connect the h ard drive to the F astTrak100 conne ctor yet. You
MUST install the Wind ows NT 4.x or 2 000 driver sof tware first (fro m the drive r disk)
while it is still attached to your existing hard driv e controller. For all other operating
systems, continue using the following steps listed below.
Step
Step
Step
Choose Security under the Optimize Array for section.
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Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear.
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Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Y es/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
Press “Y” for the Create and Dupli cate option. The window below will appear asking you to
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select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy a ll data from th e Source drive to the Target
drive.
Source Disk
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Target Disk
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
[Please Select a Source Disk]
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
Step
Step
Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied.
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Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following progress screen will
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appear.
Start to duplicate the image . . .
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y - Continue N - Abort
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Select “Y” to continue. If you choose “N”, you will be returned to Step 1.
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Step
Step
Using FastBuild™ Configuration Utility
The FastBuild Con figurat ion Ut ility offers se veral menu cho ices to create and ma nage th e drive a rray on
the Promise Fa stT Rak1 00 Ad ap ter. For pupo ses of t his section, it is ass ume d t hat you ha ve a l rea dy created an array usin g one o f the me thods p reviously dicuss ed, and that yo u wish to make a chang e to the
array.
Viewing FastTrak100 BIOS Screen
When you boot yo ur system with the FastTrak100 ca rd and d rives installed , the Prom ise onboa rd BIOS
will detect the drives attached. If an array already exists, the following screen will be displayed:
FastTrak100 (tm) BIOS Version 1.xx (Build xxxx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Once complete, the following screen will appear confirming tha t your Security array has been
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created. Press any key to reboot the system.
Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
Proceed to install the drivers from the driver disk and/or the O/S.
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ID MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 * 2+0 Striped 16126M 611/128/32 Functional
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility....
Three possible conditions will be displayed under ‘STATUS’:
Functional - The array is operational
Critical - A mirrored array co ntains a dri ve that has faile d or disc onnect ed. The r emaining drive member
in the array is functional. However, the array has temporarily lost its a bility to p rovide f ault toleran ce. The
user should identify the failed drive through the FastBuild Setup Utility, and t hen replace the problem
drive.
Offline - A mirrored array ha s 2 drives that have faile d/disconn ected or a strip ed array has 12 drive tha t
has failed or been disconnect ed. When the a rray condition is “offline”, the user must rep lace the failed
drive(s), then restore the data from a backup source.
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Appendix II: Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configura tion and Power Interface): a power mana gemen t s pecific ation th at al lows the
operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use
can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure.
AGP (A
3D graphics applicati ons. Th e 32-bit AG P channel di rectly l inks the grap hics contro ller to the mai n memory . While the channel runs at only 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling
ends of the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.
ATAPI (AT
the disk controller o n the dev ice itself . It allow s CD-ROM s and tap e driv es to be confi gure d as master or
slave devices, just like HDDs.
ATX: the form facto r designed to repl ace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT design by rotating the
board 90 degrees, so that the IDE connectors ar e closer to the d rive bays, and th e CPU is closer to the
power supply and cooling fan. The keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.
Bandwidth: refers to car rying cap acity. The greater the ban dwidth, the more data the bus , pho ne l in e, or
other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then, also results in greater speed.
BBS (B
of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and then stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability
to load and execute an OS, as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process fails
for some reason. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of the OS.
ccelerated Graphics Port): a PCI- base d inte rfa ce w hich was de si gn ed spe cifi cally for dem and s of
Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive implementation that includes
IOS Boot Specification): is a feature within the B IOS that cr eates, p rioritizes, an d mainta ins a list
BIOS (B
instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware. Both the operating system and application software
use BIOS routines to ensure compatibility.
Buffer: a portion of RAM which i s u sed to te mp ora ri ly sto re d ata , usu al ly fr om an a ppli ca ti on , tho ugh it i s
also used when printing , and in most keyboa rd drivers . The CPU can manip ulate dat a in a buffer before
copying it, all at once, to a disk drive. While this im proves system performance -- - reading to or writing
from a disk drive a single time is much faster th an doing so repeatedly - -- there is also t he possibility of
losing your data should t he system cr ash. Inf orm atio n sto red in a bu ffer is te mp ora rily st ored, n ot p er manently saved.
Bus: a data pathwa y. The term is used especi ally to refer to the con nection between the processor and
system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses.
asic Input/Output System): the progr am that resides in the ROM ch ip, and provides the basic
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Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory without going through
the CPU (similar to DMA channels).
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an application. Using a cache lowers data access times, sin c e th e ne ed ed in for mat ion i s st ore d in t he S RA M in stea d o f in the sl ow DR AM .
Note that the cache is al so mu ch sm alle r th an your regular mem or y: a typica l cach e si ze is 51 2K B, w h ile
you may have as much as 4GB of regular memory.
Cache siz e: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be confused with the cacheable area, which is the total am oun t of m em ory wh ich ca n be scann ed by the syste m in se arch of da ta to
put into the cac he. A typi cal setu p w ould b e a ca che size of 5 12KB, and a cache able ar ea of 512M B. In
this case, up to 512KB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only 512KB of
this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory above 512MB could never be
cached.
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.
CMOS (C
the BIOS.
COM port: another n am e for the serial port, which i s ca ll ed as su ch beca use it tr an smits the eight bits of
a byte of data alo ng one wi re , an d re ceives data on another single wire (that i s, th e da ta i s t ran smitted in
serial form, one bi t after ano ther). Para llel ports t ransmit the b its of a by te on eight di fferent wires a t the
same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).
DDR (D
output on both the rising and falling edge of the system clock r ather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.
DIMM (D
need to be installed in pairs.
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM sockets, because the physical slot and the logical unit are the
same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket, which is capa ble of acting as a memor y
bank.
omplementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for
ouble Data Ra te) : i s a te chno logy desi g ned to do ub le the clock sp eed of th e me mo ry. It activates
ual In-line Memory M odule): faster and more capa cious form of RAM than S IMMs, and do not
DMA (D
(like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU
resources for other tasks. As with IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line. Plugn-Play devices will take care of this for you.
Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed.
irect Memory Access): chann els that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow ha rdware devices
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM) : widely available, very affordable form of RAM wh ich has the unfortuna te ten-
dency to lose data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh requirement
makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM such as SRAM.
ECC (E
during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.
EEPROM (E
unlike normal ROM, b e update d. This al lows you to keep up w ith chang es in the B IOS progr ams wit hout
having to buy a new chip. Tyan’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com
ESCD (E
in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots.
Fault-tolerance: a term describi ng a s yste m wher e one c ompo nen t can qu ic kly be repl ace d with out ca us ing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor : an ind ust ry t erm fo r the size, shape, power su pply typ e, a nd ext ern al c onn ecto r type of the
Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard. The standard form factors are the AT and ATX,
although Tyan also makes some Baby-AT and A TX Footprint boards.
rror Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for error s
lectrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash BIOS, is a ROM chip which can,
xtended System Configuration Data): a form at fo r stor ing infor ma ti on a bou t Plug- n-P la y device s
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
Handshaking: a form of encryption. One system, typically the server, sends an encryption scheme to
another agent, typically a client. Thus, the client’s data is protected during transmittal to the server.
HDD: stands for H
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
ntegrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.
IC (I
ntegrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD interface. It can handle drives up
IDE (I
to 8.4 GB in size. Almost a ll IDEs sold now are in fact En hanced IDEs (EIDE s), with maximu m capacity
determined by the hardware controller.
IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.
I/O (I
nput/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, key-
board, etc.)
ard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
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Initial Program Load (IPL): a feature built into BBS-compliant devices, describing those devices as
capable of loading and execu ting an OS, a s well as be ing able to pro vide contr ol back to th e BIOS i f the
loading attempt fails.
IPL: see Initial Program Load.
IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU. The interrupt
controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is
only one device hooked up to ea ch IRQ line; doub ling up de vices on IR Q lines ca n lock up yo ur system .
Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.
ISA (I
ndustry Standard Architecture): a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This is
most common when the syste m s end s da ta o ut t o a per iphe ra l dev ice, a nd it waiting for the perip her al to
send some data back (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
Mirroring: see RAID.
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that holds its data without
power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.
OEMs (O
and hardware inside their case and sell them.
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time (that is, in parallel form,
eight bits at the same time).
PCI (P
ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate within a single system (as opposed to a network bus, which
connects multiple systems).
PCI PIO (PCI P
modes use t he CPU for data transfer (in contras t, DMA chan nels do no t). PCI ref ers to the t ype of bus
used by these modes to communicate with the CPU.
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot.
riginal Equ ipment Manufacturers): Compaq or IBM package other companies’ mother boards
eripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data pathway) which is faster than the
rogrammabl e Input/Output ) modes: the data transfe r modes used by IDE driv es. These
Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache because SRAM is slower
than SDRAM, but usual ly larger. Data is cached first to the faster primary ca che, and th en, when the primary cache is full, to the slower secondary cache.
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Pipelining: improves system p erformance by allowing th e CPU to begin executing a sec ond instruction
before the fi rst is com pl et ed. A p ipel in e can be l ike ned to an assembly line , w it h a given part of th e pipeline repeatedly executing a set part of an operation on a series of instructions.
PM timers (P
utes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or doze mode.
PnP (P
require little set- up to use. Novice en d users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a
Plug-n-Play aware o perating syst em (such as Windows 9 8), and go to work. De vices and o peratin g systems that are not Plug-n- Play require you to recon figure your system each tim e you add or change an y
part of your hardware.
PXE (P
agement 2.0 base line specifica tion. PXE wa s designed t o define a standard set o f preboot p rotocol services within a client, towards the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry
standard protocols.
RAID (R
on many hard drives . By using this method , the data i s stored red undantly, also the multiple ha rd drive s
willl appear as a single drive to the operating system. RAID level 0 is is known as striping, where data is
striped (or overlapped) acros s multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID level 1 is known as
mirroring, which sto res the data within at least two har d drives, but does not stripe. RA ID level 1 also
allows for faster acce ss time and fault-tole rance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time.
RAID level 0+1 is both striping and mirroring, pro viding fault-t olerance, stripi ng, and faster acce ss all at
the same time.
ower Managemen t ti me rs) : soft ware ti me rs th at co unt down the num ber of se con ds or mi n-
lug-n-Play): a design sta ndard that has beco me ascendant in th e industry. Plug-n-Play devices
reboot E xe c ut io n Environment): one of four components that together make up the Wired for Man-
edundant Arra y of Ind ependent Disks): a wa y for the sa me data to be stored in differe nt places
RAM (R
without touching the adjacent da ta, is often used to refer to the syste m’s main memory. This memory is
available to any program running on the computer.
ROM (R
boot the computer and start up the operating system.
SDRAM (S
addresses open simulta neously. By transferring data alter nately fro m one set of addresse s and then the
other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays associate d with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one
address bank before opening the next.
Serial port: called as such because it t ransmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and
receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).
andom Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where any byte can be accessed
ead-Only Memory): a storage ch ip which contains the BIOS; the basic instructio ns required to
ynchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep two sets of memory
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SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formerly the most comm on form of RA M for moth erboards. They
must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of DIMMs.
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.
SRAM (S
data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and fixe d disk drive (usually the HDD) shuts down; a ll other
devices continue to operate normally.
Striping: see RAID.
UltraDMA/33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without
the proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take advantage of the higher data transmission rates
of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA HDDs.
USB (U
keyboard, or joystick port. It is fast eno ugh to s upport vi deo trans fer, and is capa ble of su pporti ng up to
127 daisy-chained peripheral devices.
VGA (V
V-SYNC: controls the vertical properties of the monitor.
tatic RAM): unlike DRA M, this type of RA M does not ne ed to be refre shed in order to prevent
niversal Serial Bu s): a ver satile por t. This on e port ty pe ca n functio n as a ser ial, pa rallel , mouse,
ideo Graphics Array): the PC video display standard.
ZIF socket (Z
ing the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and the metal level is pulled
down. This shifts the processor over and down, guiding it into place on the board.
ero Insertion For ce socket): these sockets m ake it possi ble to insert CP Us withou t damag-
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first. Your system has most
likely been config ured by them , and they sh ould have the be st idea of what hardw are and so ftware your
system contains. Hence, they sh ou ld be of the mo st assist ance. Furthermore, if you p urchase d you r system from a dealer n ear you, you can a ctually bring your syste m to them to have it serviced, instead of
attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
Help Resources:
1. See the FAQ and beep codes section of this manual.
2. See the Tyan website for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, and other
information: http://www.tyan.com
3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling Tyan.
4. Check the Tyan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
Returning Merchandise for Service
During the warrant y period, contact you r distributor or syste m vendor FIRST for any product p roblems.
This warranty only cove rs no rm al cust ome r use and does n ot cove r da mag es incu rr ed du ring shi pp ing or
failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
NOTE: A receipt or co py o f your invoice mark ed wit h the date o f purch ase is requ ired befo re any
warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by calling the manufacturer for a
Return Merchan dise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number sho uld be prominently displayed on the o ut sid e of the shipp i n g ca rton an d th e p ack ag e sh ou ld be m ail ed prep aid . Tyan will
pay to have the board shipped back to you.
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Notice fo r the USA
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC
FCC Part 15: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the followin g cond iti ons:
1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2)
this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equiipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more
of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receivi n g
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Plug the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that of the
receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/television technician for help.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de
Classe B d’interfer ence radio tel que spécifié par le M inistére Candien des Communic ations dans les
réglements d’inteférence radio.)
Notice for Europ e (C E Mar k)
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).
CAUTION: Lithium ba ttery included w ith this board. Do not puncture, m ultilate, or disp ose of battery in
fire. Danger of expl osion if batter y is inco rrectly r epla ced. Rep lace onl y with th e same o r equiva lent type
recommended b y manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to m anufacturer instructio ns and in
accordance with your local regulations.
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