TM
Tiger 230T
S2507T
User’s Manual
Revision 1.00
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Table of Contents
Before you begin... .................................................................... Page 4
Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations! .........................................................................................................5
1.1
Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................6
1.2
Software Specifications ..............................................................................................7
1.3
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1
Installation ..................................................................................................................8
2.2
How to install our products right... the first time ..........................................................8
2.3
Here are some safety tips ..........................................................................................8
2.4
Quick Reference for Jumpers ....................................................................................9
2.5
Map of Motherboard Jumpers ..................................................................................10
2.6
Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors .........................................................11
2.6-A
Front Panel Connector ................ ..... ..... ...... .................................... ...... ..... ..... ..... ....11
2.6-B
CMOS Reset ............................................................................................................11
2.6-C
Wake On Modem, Wake On LAN .............................................................................12
2.6-D
USB ..........................................................................................................................12
2.6-E
IDE RAID Enable/Disable ........................................................................................13
2.6-F
FAN Connectors .......................................................................................................13
2.6-G
Speaker Connector ........... ...... .................................... ...... ..... ..... .............................14
2.6-H
CPU Multiply Jumper ...............................................................................................15
2.6-I
Soft Power Connector ..............................................................................................15
2.6-J
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation ........................................................15
2.6-K
Flash Utility ............................. ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ..................................... ..... ..... ..... ...15
2.7
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ................................................................16
2.8
Installing Memory .....................................................................................................17
Removing a DIMM ...................................................................................................18
Buffered vs. Unbuffered Memory ............................................................................18
Suggested Memory Configurations ..........................................................................19
2.9
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan ....................... ..... ..................................... ..... ...20
Installing the CPU ....................................................................................................20
Installing the Cooling Fan(s) ....................................................................................21
2.10
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives ..........................................................................22
Connecting Floppy Drives ........................................................................................23
2.11
Installing Add-on Cards ............................................................................................24
2.12
Connecting PS/2, USB, and Serial Devices .............................................................25
2.13
Connecting the Power Supply ..................................................................................26
2.14
Y ou are done! ...........................................................................................................27
2.15
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .........................................................................28
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Introduction to the BIOS Setup .................................................................................29
Starting Setup ................... ...... ..... ..... ..... ..................................... ..... ...... ..... ..... ........29
Setup Keys ...............................................................................................................30
Getting Help .............................................................................................................30
In Case of Problems .................................................................................................30
Setup Variations .......................................................................... ..... ...... ..... ..... ........30
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Main Setup ........................ ...... ..... ..... ..... ...... .................................... ...... ..... ..... ..... ...313.1
Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................................................313.2
3.2-A
Date/Time ................................................................................................................31
3.2-B
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave ......................................................................31
3.2-C
Table of IDE device settings .....................................................................................32
3.2-D
Memory ....................................................................................................................33
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................................................33
3.4
Advanced Chipset Features .....................................................................................35
3.5
Integrated Peripherals ..............................................................................................36
3.6
Power Management Setup .......................................................................................38
3.7
PnP/PCI Configuration .............................................................................................40
3.8
PC Health Status ......................................................................................................41
3.9
Set Supervisor Password / Set User Password .......................................................41
3.10
Exit BIOS Setup .......................................................................................................41
Chapter 4: System Resources
Beep Codes .............................................................................................................42
4.1
Flash Utility ............................. ..... ..... ..... ...... ..... ..................................... ..... ..... ..... ...42
4.2
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Appendix I: RAID Installation* 43.......................................................
Promise FastTrak100 RAID Configuration Utility .....................................................43
Appendix II: Glossary
Technical Support ....................................................................................................55
Returning Merchandise for Service ..........................................................................55
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* optional feature available on some Tiger 230T models
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Before you begin...
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
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34-pin floppy cable
(2) UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE cables
(optional on some Tiger 230T models)
I/O shield*
(optional on some Tiger 230T models)
Tiger 230T user’s manual
Tyan 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!
Thank you for purchasing the Tyan Tiger 230T!
The Tiger 230T is a high perfo rmance motherboard de signed for server and perfor mance applications
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that require the pow er of dual Int el
FC-PGA processor. This motherboard utilizes a part of the VIA Apollo Pro chipset family and can support
CPU speeds of 500 MHz through 1 . 13+ GH z an d fro nt side bus spe ed s of 100 MHz or 13 3 MH z. Please
see Tyan’s website for updates and information concerning CPU information and support:
This integrated perfo rman c e boa rd is suppo rted in an ATX form factor. Some of the features included are
onboard UltraDM A-33/66/100 support, ( optional) Promise
integrated hardware monitoring.
With I/O and drive controller support onboard, the one 2x/4x mode AGP slot and five 32-bit PCI v2.2 slots
are free for num erous types of add -on e xpansion card s. The four 168-p in unbuffere d DI MM so ckets can
support up to 1.5GB* of unbuffered PC133 SDRAM.
Remember to visit Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com. T here you can find information on all of
Tyan’s products with FAQs, distributors list, and BIOS settings explanations.
Pentium™ III FC-PG A processors (unive rsal) or a single Celer on™
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IDE RAID, and (optional) sound bridge with
* 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
Integrated I/O
Dual PGA370 Universal ZIF Sockets
Intel Pentium III DP (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
One 2x/4x mode AGP slot
Five 32-bit PCI v2.2 compliant slots
To tal six usable slots
VIA Apollo Pro133T chipset
(VT82C694T and VT82C686B)
Integrated hardware monitoring
3-pin Fan Monitoring headers
2-pin External SCSI LED header
Temperature and Voltage Monitoring
3-pin Wake on Modem header
Four 168-pin 3.3V DIMM sockets
Supports up to 1.5GB@100/133MHz**
Supports buffered or unbuffered SDRAM
Supports both buffered/unbuffer ed P C1 00 /133 SDRA M
Dual-channel master mode
Supports up to four Enhanced IDE devices
Support for UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE devices and
ATAPI compliant devices
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
Integrated IDE RAID
(manufacturing option)
Integrated Audio
(manufacturing option)
* extra accessories can be purchased at the Tyan Online Store: http://www.etyan.com
** check the Tyan website for updated details on memory compatibility: http://www.tyan.com
^ if your chassis supports frontside USB cables, it will usually come with those cables. Check with your
chassis vendor for details.
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Promise FastTrak100 IDE RAID controller
0/1/0+1 RAID options
Dual-channel master mode
Support for UltraDMA-33/66/100 IDE devices
Integrated from chipset
AC’97 codec
Line-in, line-out, and mic-in ports
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BIOS
Form Factor
Award BIOS 2 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
ATX 2.03 12” x 9.6” (304.8 x 243.84 mm)
One 20-pin ATX power connector
Stacked mouse & keyboard ports
Stacked two USB ports
Two s erial ports, one parallel port
Regulatory
1.3 Software Specifications
OS
FCC (Declaration of Conformity)
European Community CE (Declaration of Conformity)
Operates with Windows 98/SE/ME,
Windows NT/2000
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1 Installation
Once you’ve checked that ever ything is inside the bo x (see p. 4 for de tails) , you are then ready to i nstall
your motherboard. The mounting hole patter n o f th e motherboard matches t he ATX board specifications,
so your chassis must be capable of supporting an ATX board (check the motherb oard dimensions provided 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 modu les 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 T O 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 “close d” and “on” are used wh en referring to jumpers (or jumper pins) that are
active; “open” and “off” a re u s ed whe n re fer ring to j u mp ers (or j um per pin s) that are inactive. See Figure
2.0a and Figure 2.0c for examples of “on” and “off” pins and jumpers.
Jumpers and pins are connec ted by slipping the plastic jum per connector over the top of tw o adjacent
jumper pins (indica ted b y 1-2 or 2-3 ). Th e met al r od insid e the plast ic shell bridg es the gap b etween the
two pins, completing the circ uit. 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)
2-pin jumpers 3-pin jumpers
1-2 2-3 openoff on
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Figure 2. 0c
(front angle view)
Figure 2. 0d
(front angle view)
1
2
3
1
2
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2.5 Map of Motherboard Jumpers
Mouse port
(upper port)
USB
Ports
port
Serial
port
Parallel
port
Serial
Game/
Midi port*
Keyboard port
(lower port)
ATX Power
Connector
ZIF Socket370
CPU0
FAN4
Mic-in*
Line-in*
Line-out*
CD_IN*
PHONE*
AUX*
JP9*
Battery
JWOL1*
JWOM*
2x/4x AGP slot
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
CPU1
VT82C694T
chipset
JP11
ZIF Socket370
VIA
JP10^
Promise
IDE RAID
JP14*
FAN3
FDD Connector
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
Primary RAID IDE*
Secondary RAID IDE*
Buzzer
FAN1
Speaker
BIOS
* optional feature available on some Tiger 230T models
^ NOTE: do not tamper with JP10; damage may occur. Tyan takes no responsibility and will not be held
liable for damage caused by misuse of this jumper.
USB2
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Front Panel
Connector
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FAN2
2.6 Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors
2.6-A. Front Pane l Conn ector
IR TX
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5346
9
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1516
LED
HDD
Sw
Rst
Infrared
VCC+
ground
ground
switch 7 8
IR +5V
IR RX
ground
Pwr LED+
Slp LED+
switch
ground
10
no connect
121411
ground
no connect
no connect
Pwr
LED
Sw
Pwr
Your chassis will usually come with connectors to install onto
the motherboard, such as HDD and Power LEDs. The Front
Panel Connector has been implemented for such purposes.
2.6-B. CMOS Reset (JP11)
JP11
If you have been locked out of your system because you forg ot 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 JP11
3. Wait about three seconds
4. Close pins 1-2 on JP11, then power on the system again
By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS.
Abbreviations
Pwr Power
Slp Sleep
1-2
normal
* default is 1-2
2-3
clear
ResetRst
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2.6-C. Wake On Modem, Wake On LAN (JWOM, JWOL1) (optional)
These are the optional headers for specific communications functions.
JWOL1
JWOM
2.6-D. USB (USB2)
This is a header for a dditional (optional via ca ble*) USB ports. Ple ase check Tyan’s website for pinout
information: http://www.tyan.com
USB2
* Only certain chassis allow for frontside USB connection. Please check with your chassis vendor for
details on frontside USB connections.
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2.6-E. IDE RAID Enable/Disable (JP14)
The jumper JP14 will allow you to enable or disable the (optional) onboard IDE RAID feature.
JP14
2.6-F. FAN Connectors (CPU FAN, FAN)
These are the 3-pin connectors for both CPU and chassis fans. FAN3 and FAN4 are CPU FANs.
FAN
1-2
disable
* default is 2-3
FAN3
FAN1
FAN4
FAN2
1
ground2+12V
Specifications
Amperage 1.2A
2-3
enable
3
speed
12VVoltage
NOTE:
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.
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2.6-G. Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)
This is the 4-pin connector for a speaker.
SPEAKER
2.6-H. CPU Multiply Jumper (JP9) (optional)
JP9 is for multiplier settings for the CPU. All of the settings for JP9 are printed onto the board, next to the
CPU1 socket. NOTE: JP9 affects engineering sample CPUs only.
CPU multiplier settings, if used improperly, can seriously damage your mother-
NOTE:
board and/or CPU! Tyan takes no responsibility and will not be held liable for damage related to the improper setting of JP9.
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power in2no connect3no connect4speaker
CPU1
JP9
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2.6-I. Soft Power Connector
The soft power connector is part of the Front Panel jump er block (pins 6 and 8). This b oard uses the
chipset for power mana gement, including turning on and o ff the system. If the power button function
option in the BIOS Pow er M ana ge men t me nu is set to “ O n/O ff”, pre ssing t he p ower but ton once afte r 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 th e system or se nd it to Suspen d mode. In this case, you ca nnot
turn the system off unless you shut do wn through the Windows opera ting system or you h old the power
button down for four seconds (BIOS-dependent feature).
2.6-J. 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 execute a cold start afte r the reset button is
pushed. The reset connector is part of the Front Panel jumper block (pins 5 and 7).
2.6-K. Flash Utility
You can upgrade the BIOS of this motherboard by using the Flash Utility. See p. 42 for details. Also check
that you have the newest BIOS, available from the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com
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2.7 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
Your chassis may include mounting hardware. If mounting hardware w as included, yo u can use the fo llowing examples to help you in installing your motherboard into the chassis.
The chassis may have com e wit h th e stud s int egr ate d in to t he cha ssis wa ll, so in t hose ca ses you wou ld
only need to use scre ws (p ossibly i nclude d with you r chass is) to instal l the m other board . See the ex amples (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 using the mounting hardware as shown in t he examples below. Remember not to overtighten any of the sc rews, or you might risk breaking i nternal tr aces in the su rroundi ng area, or damage
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
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NOTE:
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
Figure 2.0
The diagrams above are only representative of a few solu tions for installing a
motherboard into the chassis. The installation procedure fo r installing your motherboard into the chassis may differ.
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2.8 Installing Memory
Please keep in m ind t hat although some m em or y m od ules may appear to b e high-quality, they may contain inferior or subs tandard parts . The type of m emory you choo se to install sho uld be checked ag ainst
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 1.5GB* of buffered or unbuffered PC100/133 SDRAM.
Memory Installation Procedure
Step
Step
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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 pushin g the module into th e 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.
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Step
Lock the DIMM into place by pu shing the clips back on either end of th e 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 is ju st the r everse: pull ba ck the cli ps from the D IMM (s ee pictu res be low), an d carefully pull the module st raight out. Place the D IMMs in a n anti-static bag as soon as you r emove them to
avoid static damage.
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2
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Buffered vs. Unbuffered Memory
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.
Figure 2.1
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RFU
buffered
unbuffered
Suggested Memo r y Co nf i g ur at ion s
The table below shows some of the po ssible memory configuratio ns. Not all possible c onfigurations
are listed. Your memory configuration may differ from one or more of the combinations sho wn below.
Please make sure that you using SDRAM DIMMs!
1.5GB* at 100 or 133 MHz combination
DIMM 1DIMM 2DIMM 3DIMM 4
TOTAL
64MBx1
0
0
0
64MB
0
64MBx1
0
64MBx1
128MBx1
64MBx1
192MB 256MB
128MBx1
0
128MBx1
0
256MBx1
0
00128MBx1
0
384MB
0
0
512MBx1
512MBx1
1024MB128MB
512MBx1
0
1024MBx1
0
1536MB
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2.9 Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan
Intel Pentium III processors beyon d 1.13+GHz and Intel Celerons up to 800MHz can be used on this
board. 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 sure none of the pins ar e 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
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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 the CPU an d Pin 1 on the socket, ma king 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
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to secure the CPU (se e right). A squeaking noise may be he ard
while lowering the arm, or the socket may make a ‘click’ noise when
the arm is locked into position: these noises are normal.
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Pin 1
2
Arm moves down
3
to lock CPU
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Installing the Cooling Fan(s)
After a CPU has been installed, you will need to install the prop er cooling d evice for the CPU. This
device, a heatsink/fan com bination , can be purc hased at ma ny compute r retail store s. Installat ion of the
cooling device may vary depe nding on the fan manufacturer ’s design. You should also take space into
consideration when in stall a c ooli n g d evice : m ake su re th e cooling device 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 t hat you use some type of
thermal compound (avai lable from many co mput er ret ail
stores), between the CP U 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 damage 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 also been provided below, to aid in
CPU fan installation onto the socket. Check with your
cooling device vendor for more deta ils about installation.
Can be used to install
a cooling device
Mounting points on the CPU socket Close-up of fan connector
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ground
NOTE:
Installing Chassis Fans
Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, headers are provided to power
those fans as well (see p. 13, section 2.6-F). 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.
FAN
3
+12V speed
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Amperage 1.2A
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2.10 Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives
A variety of IDE a nd ATAPI-compliant devi ces can be install ed on this moth erboard, such as hard disk
drives (HDDs) and CD-ROMs.
Please keep in mind that on this mothe rboard, the primary IDE connec tor is BLACK, and the secondary 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 motherboard .
Pin 1 on the IDE cable is usually denoted by a red or colored stripe down o ne side of the cable. That side o f the
cable must match Pin 1 on the motherboard’s IDE connector. There will also be a key pin on the cable that
matches with a notch in the ID E 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.
Please note that UltraDMA-100/66 IDE HDDs require a
special 80-wire cable which has additional grounding
wires. This cable has been incl uded with this motherboard for your convenience. The UltraDMA-100/66
cable is backwards compatible with UltraDMA-33 and
legacy IDE HDDs.
BLUE end goes to IDE connector
Pin 1
Only Tyan-approved cables are recommended for this mo the rbo ard . If you a re usi ng
NOTE:
Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup
No video or beeps during bootup
an existing configuration with older cables, your system might not function pro perly.
Use only Tyan-approved cables (i.e. the ones included with your mothe rbo ar d).
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are...
HDDs are not auto-detected
HDD lights are constantly on
HDD does not power on
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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.
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 pictu re be low for an example of a fl oppy cab le. Most of the current floppy drives on the ma rket
require that the cable be instal led with th e colored str ipe positi oned ne xt to the power connector. 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 (someti mes denot ed as A:) is usually attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it.
Drive B: is usually conn ected to the second or thi rd connector in the cable (the se cond or third connector a fter
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 connec tor 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 Fail mes sag e at bo otup
FDD does not pow er on
FDD light is constantly on
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.
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.
Match striped side with Pin 1
* Cable may vary. Diagram provided for reference only.
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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 touching.
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 in sta l la t i on i ma g es
below for details.
1
Pay attention to KEY PIN
Check orientation of card when installing
Figure 2.2a*
2
Push card down with even force
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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. Please note that the upper 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 Parallel Port
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 2
Game/MIDI Port*
Mic-in*
Line-in*
Line-out*
Figure 2.3
When plugging in y our keyboa rd an d mou se, or when plug ging i n any thing i nto 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 230T 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. Y ou 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.
Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4a, is
Step
the 20-pin connector o f the ATX
1
power supply.
Note the clip in the image: it will help
you instal l the plug correctly.
This is the CLIP
Figure 2.4a*
Step
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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.
When you connect the cable into the
motherboard’s 20-pin onboard connector, it will make a CLICK noise.
This is normal.
Note the TAB
Figure 2.4b*
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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 distr ibutor for as sistance to return the m otherboard 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/rma_faq.html
Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS?
A: Check the section about the Flash Utility (see p. 42) 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” er ror message during POST?
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.
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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.
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 using the Award BIOS setup program.
asicInput/Output System, required by the computer to perform functions such as CPU
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
F9 Menu in BIOS
F10 Save settings and exit
Moves from one selection to the next
Select the highlighted option
Exit
General Help
Getting Help
Press [F1] to display a small help win dow that describ es the appropr iate keys to use and the possib le
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press [ESC] or the [F1] key aga in.
In Case of Problems
If you discover that you have trouble booting the com puter after making and saving changes 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 alte r only sett ings th at you th oroughl y under stand. I n particu lar, do not change settings in the Chipset sc reen unless you are absolutely sure that you need to. The Chipset defaults were
carefully chosen for the best performanc e and r eliability. Even a seem ingly sm all change to the Ch ipset
setup may cause the system to become unstable.
Setup V ariations
Not all systems have the same setup program. While th e basic look and functio n of the setup program
remains more or less the same for all system, the appearance of your Setup screen may differ from other
Award BIOS screens. Each system design an d chipset combination require custom configurations. In
addition, the final appearance of the setup program depends on your system designer. You system
designer can decide tha t certain item s should not be available for use r configurati on, and remove t hem
from the BIOS setup program.
General Help
At any time, you can pres s [F1] to bring up a Genera l Hel p scre en in ca se yo u wa nt to learn the shortcut
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 Standar d 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).
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 confi guring the IDE devices.
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.
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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.
Drive A
Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode
The type of IDE device installed can be configured using this
option. [Default setting is Auto for auto-detect]
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]
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]
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Video
Halt On
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 stroes 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 Warning
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Processor Number
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 virii,
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]
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]
Quick Power On Self Test
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Boot Other Device
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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 Dri ve
If you have two drives and need to swap them for some reason,
use this option. [Default setting is Disabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up Numlock Status
Gate A20 Option
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate
Typematic Delay
Security Option
PS/2 Mouse Function Control
MPS Version Control for OS
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Mode
Sets whether the BIOS should check all floppy drives during
boot-up. [Default setting 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. [Default is 250]
Sets whether the password should be enabled. [Default is
Setup]
Reserved. [Default is Enabled]
Reserved. [Default is 1.1]
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]
Report no FDD
C800-CBFFF Shadow to
DC000-DFFFF Shadow
EPA Logo Select
Report no FDD
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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. [Default is LOGO-0]
Provides the option to show the smaller EPA logo. [Default is
Off]
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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
Bank Interleave
Memory Hole
P2C/C2P Concurrency
System Bios Cacheable
AGP Aperture Size
AGP-4x M ode
AGP Driving Control
AGP Driving Value
Settings depend on type of memory i nstalled, and therefore
these settings are reserved. [Default settings are 5/10ns]
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]
The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. [Default is 64M]
Enables the 4X AGP mode (requires a 4X-capable AGP card).
[Default is Enabled]
Some AGP cards require setting this option, otherwise this
option is reserved. [Default is Auto]
This function is generally reserved for manufacturer use.
[Default is dependent on graphics card]
CPU to PCI Write Buffer
PCI Dynamic Buffering
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Setting is dependent on AGP card. [Default is Disabled]AGP Fast Write
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]
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PCI Master 0 WS Write
Sets whether writes to PCI bus are executed with zero wait
states. [Default settings are Enabled]
PCI Delay Transaction
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry
AGP Master 1 WS Write / Read
Memory Parity / ECC Check
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
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 one clock tick should be added to AGP write operations. [Default is Enabled]
Sets whether the BIOS should enable memory checking automatically when it detects ECC DRAM. [Default is Disabled]
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. [Defaul t is PCI Slot]
Sets onboard detection of optimal number of block R/W’s per
sector that the drive can support. [Default is Enabled]
Onboard FDD Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1 / 2
UART2 Duplex Mode
IR Function*
Tx,Rx Inverting Enabled*
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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]
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]
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Onboard Parallel Port
Sets logical LPT port address and corresponding interrupt.
[Default setting is 378/IRQ7]
Onboard Parallel Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
Parallel Port EPP Type
Onboard Legacy Audio*
Sound Blaster*
SB I/O Base Address*
SB IRQ Select*
SB DMA Slect*
MPU-401*
MPU-401 I/O*
Game Port (200-207H)*
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]
Enables or disables the (optional) onboard audio functions.
[Default is Enabled]
Reserved function. [Default is Off]
Sets base address for (optional) onboard audio. [Default is
220H]
Sets IRQ for (optional) onboard audio. [Default is IRQ 5]
Sets DMA channel for (optional) onboard audio. [Default is DMA
1]
Sets MPU-401 to enabled or disabled. [Default is Disabled]
Sets address range for MPU-401. [Default is 330-333H]
Enables or disables the game port. [Default is Enabled]
* optional feature available on some Tiger 230T models.
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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
Video Off Method
Modem Use IRQ
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]
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]
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
State after power fai lure
CPU Fan in Syspend
Wake Up Events (subscreen)
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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
Wake Up on LAN / RING
RTC Alarm Resume
Date / Time
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 Wake Up on LAN / Ring as power management events.
[Default is Disabled]
Sets RTC Alarm as a power management event. [Default is Dis-
abled]
Sets Date and 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
Sets whether the system is using a Plug-n-Play OS. [Default setting is NO]
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
(ESCD)
IRQ Resour ces
DMA Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Assign IRQ for VGA
Assign IRQ for USB
Sets whether the configuration data in the ESCD should be
reset at bootup. [Default setting is Disabled]
Sets how the PnP devices will be controlled. [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]
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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
12V
3.9 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).
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
Displays power supply voltage on 12V line.
ENTER PASSWORD:
CONFIRM PASSWO RD:
3.10 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
* optional feature available on some Tiger 230T 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 inf ormation 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:
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Please be aware that by flash ing your BIOS, you a gree that in the eve nt of a BIOS
flash failure, you must contact your dealer fo r a replacement BIOS. T here are no
exceptions. Tyan does not have a policy of replacing B IOS chips directly with end
users. In no event will Tyan be held responsible for damage done to the BIOS by the
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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 under RAID 1 (m aster only ); or do both f or maximu m speed and prote ction un der RAID 0+1.
Under mirroring, should one drive fail, the remaining drive will handle all data. When a new rep lacement
drive is later installed , the FastTrak100 rebuilds da ta to the new drive fro m the mirrored drive to restore
fault tolerance. Up to 4 drives* can be linked to the Promise FastTrak100 RAID controller, effectively doubling their sustained data tra nsfer rate**. The FastBuild™ auto-men u allows for quick and easy array
builds. NOTE: You cannot install any devic es ot he r tha n HD Ds on th e RAID ID E channe 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 st riping
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
Concept of mirroring
FastTrak100
1..2..3
controller
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Data
* Promise recommends using identical drives
** performance varies depending on drives and systems
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Installing the hard drives
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 must be o f the Fast ATA-2, EIDE, or UltraDMA-33/66/100 type if you want to use them with
the RAID controller. For best per formance, we recomm end that you use drives of i dentical model 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 nnin g to u se stri ping (RAID 0), w e re comme nd you use tw o n ew drive s. F or mi rroring
(RAID 1), you should eith er use two new dri ves, or your old driv e and a new drive (of the same size or
larger than your current drive).
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 called “s ingle” . The Mas ter/ Slave se tting differe ntiat es two dr ives conn ected on
the same cable. NOTE: Check your HDD documentation f or master, slave, and cable
select settings.
Jumper Settings (see your HDD documentation for jumpers)
Step
Step
# 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.
The blue end of the cable (see Figure I-2 to the right for an
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example) goes to the RAID co nnecto r on the m otherb oard (see
p. 10 for location ). Make sure Pin 1 of the ATA-66 ca ble 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.
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
Figure I-1
Blue end of the
ATA-66/100 cable
Figure I-2
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Checking CMOS Settings
The FastTrak100 controller i s a Plug- n-Play devi ce that sup ports PCI IRQ sharing. In order to make the
RAID array bootable , make sure that in the CMOS, drive types are set to “Unknown” or “ Not Installed”
(see p. 31, section 3.2-B). You should also change the order of boo t devices (see p. 33, section 3.3) so
that the FastTrak100 RAID array is the second choice as a bootable device.
Creating your disk arra y
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 hard drive if you are planning to use it in a new system configuration.
Step
Step
Step
Boot your system. If this is the first ti me you have booted with the FastTrak100 with drive s
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installed, the Promise onboard BIOS will display the following screen.
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.
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.
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
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
[Auto Setup Configuration]
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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 outlined 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
Step
Select how you will use your PC the mode under the Typical Applicat ion u sag e 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 only two drives to b e used for a s ingle Mirrored array in Auto
NOTE:
1
2
3
Setup. If a third dr ive is attach ed, it becomes a “hot” spar e drive. If fo ur 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.
The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/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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Array has been created.
<Press Any Key to Reboot>
Once the arrayed drives have been formatted, proceed to install your O/S and drivers from the
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Creating a Security Array with an Existing Data Drive
You would use this method is you w ish to use a drive that already conta ins data and/o r is the b ootable
system drive in your system. You will need another drive of identical or larger storage capacity.
FastTrak100 permits only two drives to b e used for a s ingle Mirrored array in Auto
Setup. If a third dr ive is attach ed, it becomes a “hot” spar e drive. If fo ur 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 hard drive if you are planning to use it in a new system configuration.
If you wish to include yo ur cur rent bo otable drive usin g the W indows NT 4 .x or Windows 2000 operating system as part of the bootable Mirrored (RAID 1) array on your
FastTrak100 do NOT connect the hard drive to the FastTrak100 co nnector ye t. You
MUST install the Windows N T 4.x or 2000 driv er softwar e first (from the driver disk)
while it is still attached to your ex isting hard drive contro ller. For all other operating
systems, continue using the following steps listed below.
Choose Security under the Optimize Array for section.
Press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear.
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
Press “Y” for the Cre ate and Duplicat e option. The window below will appear asking you to
select the Source drive to use. FastBuild will copy all data f rom the Source drive to the Target
drive.
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
1 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
2 : Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save
Source Disk
Target Disk
[Please Select a Source Disk]
Step
Step
Step
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
1
2
3
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
Using FastBuild™ Configura tio n Utility
The FastBuild Configu ration U tility offers sever al menu choic es to cre ate and ma nage th e dri ve arr ay on
the Promise FastTR ak1 00 Adap ter. For pupo ses of this section, it is ass ume d t hat you ha ve a l rea dy created an array using on e of the metho ds previ ously di cussed, and tha t you wi sh to m ake a ch ange to the
array.
Viewing FastTrak100 BIOS Screen
When you boot your syste m with the FastTrak100 card an d drives ins talled, the Promise onb oard BIOS
will detect the drives attached. If an array already exists, the following screen will be displayed:
Three possible conditions will be displayed under ‘STA TUS’:
Functional - The array is operational
Critical - A mirrored array conta ins a driv e that has fail ed or d isconnect ed. The r emai ning drive member
in the array is functional. However, the array has temporarily lost its ability to provid e fault toleran ce. The
user should identify the failed drive through the FastBu ild Setup Utility, and then replace the problem
drive.
Offline - A mirrored array has 2 drives that have failed/dis connecte d or a striped array has 12 drive that
has failed or been disconnected. When the arr ay condition is “offline”, the us er must replace the failed
drive(s), then restore the data from a backup source.
Once complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Securit y 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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FastTrak100 (tm) BIOS Version 1.xx (Build xxxx)
(c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
ID MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS
1 * 2+0 Striped 16126M 611/128/32 Functional
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility....
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Appendix II: Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration an d Power Interface): a pow er m anage ment 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
ccelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-base d inte rfa ce whic h was de sign ed spe ci fical ly for dem and s of
3D graphics applications. Th e 32-bi t AGP chann el directl y links the grap hics con troller to the main 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 on the dev ice itsel f. It all ows CD -ROMs an d tape dr ives to be co nfigure d as maste r or
slave devices, just like HDDs.
ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT design by rotating the
board 90 degrees, so tha t the IDE connecto rs are close r to the drive b ays, and the CPU is closer to the
power supply and cooling fan. The keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.
Bandwidth: refers to carrying cap aci ty. The greater the ban dw idt h, th e m ore dat a the bus, phone line, 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.
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 is u sed to te mp ora ril y sto re d ata , usu all y fr om an a pplic a tion , tho ugh i t is
also used when printing, and in most keyboard dr ivers. The CPU can manipulat e data in a buffer before
copying it, all at once, to a disk drive. While this improves syst em performance --- readin g to or writing
from a disk drive a single time is much fa ster than doing so repeatedly --- there is also the possi bility of
losing your data should the system cr ash. Inf ormatio n sto re d in a bu ffer is te mp orarily st ore d, n ot p ermanently saved.
Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive implementation that includes
IOS Boot Specification): is a feature within the BIOS th at creates, p rioritizes , and m aintains a list
asic Input/Output System): the program that resides in the ROM chip, an d provides the basic
Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially t o refer to the connec tion bet ween the pr ocessor and
system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses.
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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, since th e ne ed ed i n for mat ion is stored in the SRAM instead o f in the sl ow DR AM .
Note that the cache is also mu ch sm al le r th an your re gu lar m em or y: a typi ca l cach e size i s 51 2KB , wh ile
you may have as much as 4GB of regular memory.
Cache size: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be confused with the cacheable area, which is the total amoun t of m emory wh ich ca n be sc anned by the syste m in se arch of da ta to
put into the cache. A ty pical setup would b e a ca che si ze o f 512KB , an d a ca cheable area of 5 12MB. 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 name fo r t he seri a l po rt, whi ch is ca l led as su ch beca use i t tr an smits the eig ht b i ts o f
a byte of data along one w ire , an d re cei ve s da ta on another single wire ( tha t i s, th e da ta is t ran smitted in
serial form, one bit after another) . Parallel ports tran smit the bits of a byte on eight different w ires at 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 th e system clock rather than on just the rising ed ge, potentially doubling output.
DIMM (D
need to be installed in pairs.
DIMM bank: sometim es called DIMM sockets, because the physical slot and th e logical unit are the
same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DI MM socket, which is capable o f acting as a memory
bank.
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.
omplementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for
ouble Data Rate) : is a te chno l ogy desig ned to do ub l e the clock sp eed of th e me mo ry. It activates
ual In-line Memory Modul e): faster and m ore capacious form of R AM than SIMM s, and do not
irect Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA chann els allow hardware devices
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM): wide ly available, very afford able form of RAM whi ch has the unfortunate tendency 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
rror Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors
during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.
EEPROM (E
unlike normal ROM, be upd ated. T his allow s you to keep up with ch anges in th e BIOS pro gram s withou t
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 caus ing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor: an i nd ust ry t erm fo r the size, sh ape , p ow er su ppl y 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 ATX Footprint boards.
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.
lectrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash BIOS, is a ROM chip which can,
xtended System Configuration Data): a format fo r stori ng infor ma tion a bou t P lug- n-Pl a y device s
ard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
ntegrate d 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 all IDE s sold now are in fact Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capa city
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.)
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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, as w ell as being able to pro vide control ba ck to the B IOS if 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 t o each IRQ line; d oubling u p devices o n IRQ lin es can lock u p your sys tem.
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 device, and it waiting for the p erip 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 the C PU for dat a transfer ( in contrast, D MA channel s do not). PCI refers to the type 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.
Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache because SRAM is slower
than SDRAM, but usually large r. Data is cached first to the fa ster prim ary cache, and then, when the pr imary cache is full, to the slower secondary cache.
riginal Equipm ent 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
rogrammable Input/Output) modes: the data tra nsfer modes used by IDE dr ives. These
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Pipelining: improves system perform ance by allowing the CPU to begin exe cuting a second instru ction
before the first i s com pleted. A pipeline can be likened to an asse mbly line, with a g iven pa rt 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 end use rs can simply plu g them into a compu ter that is run ning on a
Plug-n-Play aware operatin g system ( such as Win dows 98), and go to wo rk. Devices a nd oper ating systems that are not Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigu re your system each time you ad d or change any
part of your hardware.
PXE (P
agement 2.0 baseline sp ecification . PXE was de signed to de fine a standa rd set of pr eboot pro tocol services within a client, towards the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry
standard protocols.
RAID (R
on many hard drives. B y using this m ethod, the data is sto red redundan tly, also the multiple hard drives
willl appear as a single drive to the operating system. RAID level 0 is is known as striping, where data is
striped (or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID level 1 is known as
mirroring, which stores th e data within at least two hard dr ives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also
allows for faster access time and fault-toleranc e, since either hard dr ive can be read at the s ame time.
RAID level 0+1 is both str iping and mir roring, providing fault-toler ance, striping, an d faster access all at
the same time.
RAM (R
without touching the adjacent data, is ofte n used to refer to the system’s main memory. This memory is
available to any program running on the computer.
ower Management time rs) : software timers that count dow n the number of se conds or min-
lug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug-n-Play devices
reboot Exe c uti o n Environment): one of four components that together make up the Wired for Man-
edundant Array of Independ ent Disks): a way for the same dat a to be stor ed in different places
andom Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where any byte can be accessed
ROM (R
ead-Only Memory): a storage chip wh ich contains the BIOS ; the basic instructions req uired to
boot the computer and start up the operating system.
SDRAM (S
addresses open simultaneo usly. By transferring data alternat ely from one set of ad dresses and th en the
other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays associated with non -synchronous RAM, which mus t close one
address bank before opening the next.
Serial port: called as such because it tran smits 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).
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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 common f orm of RAM for m otherboa rds. 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.
tatic RAM): unlike DRAM, th is type of RAM does not need t o be refreshed in order to pre vent
SRAM (S
data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and fixed disk drive (usually the HDD) shuts down; all 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
niversal Serial Bus): a ver satile port. T his one po rt type ca n functi on as a serial, pa ral lel, mouse ,
keyboard, or joystick port. It is fas t enough to supp ort video transfer, and is capable of supp orting up to
127 daisy-chained peripheral devices.
VGA (V
ideo Graphics Array): the PC video display standard.
V-SYNC: controls the vertical properties of the monitor.
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.
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ero Insertion Force socke t): these sockets make it poss ible to inse rt CPUs wit hout damag-
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system , you should turn to your dealer for he lp first. Your system has most
likely been configure d by t hem, a nd the y should have the best ide a of wh at har dware and so ftwa re your
system contains. Hence, they shou ld be of the mo st assist anc e. F urt her more, if you p urch ase d you r system from a dealer near you, you can actual ly bring your system t o them to have it service d, 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 warranty pe riod, contact your d istributor or system ve ndor FIRST for any product prob lems.
This warranty only covers no rm al cust ome r use and does n ot cove r da mag es i ncu rr ed du ring shipp i ng or
failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
NOTE: A receipt or cop y of your invo ice ma rked with t he da te of pur chas e is re quir ed be fore any
warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by calling the manufacturer for a
Return Merchandis e Authorization (RM A) number. The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outsid e of the sh ipp in g ca rt on an d th e p ack ag e sh ou ld be m ail ed pr ep aid . Tyan will
pay to have the board shipped back to you.
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Notice for the USA
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC
FCC Part 15: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following cond itions:
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 receivin 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 Communicat ions Radio Interference Regulations . (Cet appareil est conforme aux norm es de
Classe B d’interference ra dio tel que spécifié par le Mini stére Candien des Communicati ons dans les
réglements d’inteférence radio.)
Notice for Europe (CE Mar k)
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).
CAUTION: Lithium battery i ncluded with t his board. Do no t puncture, multi late, or dispose of battery in
fire. Danger of explos ion if ba ttery is incorr ectly repla ced. R eplace only wit h the sa me or e quivalen t type
recommended by ma nufacturer. Dispose of used batter y according to man ufacturer instructions a nd in
accordance with your local regulations.
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Document # D1458-100
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