Tyan TOMCAT I815E User Manual

Tyan S2060

Tomcat i815e

Motherboard User’s Manual

Revision 1.01

Copyright © Tyan Computer Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan
Computer Corp.

All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this
manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the
following.

Tomcat i815e S2060 is a trademark of Tyan Computer Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Incorporated
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
INTEL, Pentium III, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Red Hat Linux is a trademark of Red Hat Corporation.

Information contained in this publication has been carefully checked for accuracy and
reliability. In no event will Tyan Computer be held liable for any direct or indirect,
incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data, or other malady resulting
from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this manual. The information
contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

T able of Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................... 4

Overview ......................................................................................... 4

Icons................................................................................................ 5

Hardware Specifications/Features.............................................. 6

Software Specifications................................................................ 8

T echnical Support......................................................................... 8

Returning Merchandise for Service............................................ 8

2. Board Installation.................................................................................. 10

Unpacking.................................................................................... 10

Installation................................................................................... 1 0

Quick Reference for Jumpers..................................................... 12

Map of Motherboard Jumpers.................................................. 1 3

Setting Jumpers........................................................................... 1 5

Clear CMOS and Reset PW ........................................................ 1 5

BIOS Flash TL.............................................................................. 1 5

Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector..........................................16

Soft Power Connector................................................................. 1 7

Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis.............................18

Installing Memory ........................................................................1 8

Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan......................................... 21

Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives......................................... 22

Installing Add on Cards ............................................................ 24

Connecting PS/2, USB, Ethernet*, Serial & Parallel Devices 25

Connecting the Power Supply ................................................... 2 6

Ethernet Setup and Use*........................................................... 2 6

Frequently Asked Questions.................................................... 3 0

3. BIOS Configuration.............................................................................. 32

Main Setup................................................................................... 3 3

Advanced Menu......................................................................... 3 3

Configure Nat366 Serial Port(s) and Parallel Port................... 3 4

IDE Configuration....................................................................... 3 4

Floppy Configuration................................................................. 3 6

Boot Settings Configuration..................................................... 3 7

Event Log Configuration........................................................... 3 8

Chipset Menu.............................................................................. 3 9

GMCH Configuration.................................................................. 39

ICH Configuration.......................................................................... 41

PCI / PnP Menu.............................................................................. 41

Power Menu.................................................................................... 43

Boot Menu...................................................................................... 44

Security Menu................................................................................ 44

Exit Menu......................................................................................... 45

4. System Resources.................................................................................... 46

Beep Codes..................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting System Problems............................................. 47

Displayed Error Messages........................................................... 48

Flash Utility..................................................................................... 50

Appendix - Glossary...................................................................................... 52

* Indicates an optional feature available on some models of T omcat i815e.

Chapter 1

Introduction

chapter 1

Introduction

Overview

The T omcat i815e is a quality , high performance motherboard designed for Socket 370
Type Intel Pentium III / Celeron microprocessors. The Tomcat i815e utilizes the Intel
i815e Chipset with AMI BIOS and can support CPU speeds of 500 MHz through
800 MHz, and host bus speeds of 66MHz to 133MHz. For CPU speed support,
please refer to the CPU Compatibility Chart in Tyan’s website:

http://www.tyan.com/support/html/pentiumii_iii_ppga.html

The Tomcat i815e motherboard, provides high performance capabilities that are ideal
for a wide range of demanding applications such as CAD, CAM, CAE, desktop
publishing, 3D modeling, animation, and video production.

This integrated high-performance system board in an ATX form factor offers more
features and expandability than other ATX boards in its class. Some of the features
included are onboard UltraDMA 66 / 100, onboard digital link sound (optional) and
built-in Intel 3D Graphics accelerator for enhanced graphics performance.

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Flexibility and expandability have been designed into the T omcat i815e.
With I/O and drive controller support built onboard (along with the many
onboard features previously mentioned), the AGP 2x / 4x slot and six PCI slots
are free for more add-on expansion cards.

Remember to take a look at T yan’ s web site located at
http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of T yan’ s products
along with F AQs, distributors list, drivers, and BIOS setting explanations.

Icons

In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have
added several icons to our format.

This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding the

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setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often appears next to

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information that may keep you from damaging your board or system.
While we will often point out the most vital paragraphs in a chapter,
you should always read every word in the text. Failing to do so can
lead to exasperation and expense.

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2.

3.

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Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions for
setting up your system, which are indicated by this icon. However, it
is in your best interest to read an entire section (and perhaps the
entire manual) before you begin to install your motherboard.

While we have alerted you to potential dangers in several places in
the manual with this icon, these warnings should not be regarded as
the whole of your safety regimen. Never forget that computers are
electrical devices, and are capable of delivering a shock. Prevent
damage to yourself and to your board: always ensure that your
system is turned off and unplugged whenever you are working with
it, and that you are equipped with a static safety device. If a static
safety device is not available to you, remember to touch any un­painted metal surface in your case before handling your board.

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Hardware Specifications/Features

Processor Information •Single PGA370 Socket

•Intel® Pentium III (FC-PGA) 500 mhz-800MHz*

•Intel® Celeron (FC-PGA) 533 mhz - 600 MHz*

•Intel® Celeron (PGA370) 300 mhz - 533 mhz*

•On-board VRM

•Frontside Bus support for 66 / 100 / 133 MHz

Expansion Slots •One 2x / 4x mode 3.3V / 1.5V AGP slot

•Six 32-bit PCI slots

•Total seven usable slots

Chipset Information •Intel® i815e AGPset

•MCH + ICH2 + FWH (4Mb)

•National PC87366 LPC Super I/O Chipset

Hardware Monitoring •National PC87366 hardware monitoring chip

•3-pin fan monitoring headers

•2-pin Chassis intrusion header

•Flexible temperature and voltage sensing

•3-pin W ake on LAN header (optional)

•3-pin W ake on Ring header (optional)

Memory*** •Three 3.3V 168-pin DIMM sockets

•Supports up to 512 MB PC100 / PC133
Unbuffered, non-ECC, non-registered SDRAM

Integrated PCI IDE •Dual channel master mode

•Up to four Enhanced IDE devices

•Support for UDMA 33/66/100 IDE drives and
ATAPI compliant devices

Integrated I/O •One Floppy connector for up to two drives

•Two 9-pin UART serial ports
(one port is via cable -optional)**

•One 25-pin ECP/PPP parallel port

•PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

•Four USB ports (two ports via cable -optional)**

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Integrated LAN Controller •One Intel® ICH2 s/82562M “Kinnereth”
(Manfuacturing Option) controller

•10/100 Mbps data transfer rate

•3-pin Wake on LAN (optional)

Integrated 2D/3D Graphics •Intel i815e D.V.M. T echnology graphics core

•Integrated 230 Mhz DAC

•Integrated H/W Motion Compensation
engines

•Optional 4 MB PC133 SDRAM AGP In-Line
Memory Module (AIMM) to improve graphics
performance

•Standard 15-pin Analog VGA port

Integrated Audio •Software audio codec
(Manufacturing Option) •Line-in, line-out, mic and game / MIDI ports

•4-pin CD-ROM audio header (ATAPI)

BIOS •AMI BIOS 4 Mbit Flash

•Supports APM 1.2 & ACPI 1.0

•Auto detection of memory size

•Auto configuration of IDE hard disk types

•User settings of hardware monitoring

•Mutliple boot options

•DMI 2.0 compliant

Form Factor •ATX 2.03 (12” x 8”)

•One 20-pin ATX power connector

•Stacked mouse and keyboard ports

•Stacked two USB; one RJ-45 with LED
ports (optional)

•Stacked one serial, one video, and one parallel
port

•Stacked audio and game / MIDI ports (optional)

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Regulatory •FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity)

•European Community CE
(Declaration of Conformity)

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See T yan website for CPU Compatibility List:

http://www.tyan.com/support/html/pentiumii_iii_ppga.html

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Extra cables available for sale at etyan: http://www.etyan.com

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Software Specifications

OS •Operates with Windows 98/ME,

Windows 2000, and Red Hat Linux 6.2

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first.
Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the best
idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Hence, they should be of
the most assistance. Further, if you purchased your system from a dealer near you,
you can actually bring your system in to them to have it serviced, instead of attempt­ing to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).

Help resources:

1. See F AQ and beep codes sections of this manual.

2. See T yan web site for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, etc: http://www.tyan.com

3. Contact your dealer or distributor for help BEFORE calling Tyan.

4. Check the Tyan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan

Returning Merchandise for Service

During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any
product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not cover
damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or
improper maintenance of products.

For Resellers Only:

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before
any warranty service can be rendered. Y ou can obtain service by calling the manufac­turer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number
should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package
should be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the manufacturer. Tyan will pay to have
the board shipped back to you.

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Chapter 2

Board Installation

chapter 2

Board Installation

Unpacking

The motherboard package should contain the following:
(1) T omcat i815e mainboard
(1) 34-pin floppy cable
(1) 80-wire, 40-pin ATA-66/100 IDE cable with blue connector included
(1) T omcat i815e User’s Manual
(1) Driver CD
(1) I/O shield included (optional)

Installation

You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the
Tomcat i815e matches the ATX system board specifications. Your chassis should
support a standard ATX mainboard form factor.

How to install our products right... the first time.

What’s the first thing I should do?

The first thing you should do is read this user’s manual. It contains important
information which will make configuration and setup much easier.

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Here are some precautions you should follow when installing your motherboard:

(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard
from the antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer
and then touch any unpainted metal part on the computer case.
(Or wear a grounded static safety wrist strap.)
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of

the board.
(3) Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,
and leads.

(4) Avoid touching pins of memory modules and chips.
(5) Place motherboard on a grounded antistatic 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, component side up. Inspect the board for damage.

DO NOT APPL Y POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED!

Press down on any of the socket ICs if it appears that they are not properly seated
(the board should still be on an antistatic mat). Do not touch the bottom of the board.
Remember, don’t take any electronic device out of its protective bag until you are
ready to actually install it into the computer case. If you do not ground yourself, you
risk zapping the motherboard or adapter card. Subsequent problems may not arise
immediately because electrostatic discharge damage unlike physical damage, causes the
device to fail over time.

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1.

2.

3.

procedure

Installation Steps

1. Set Jumpers

2. Mount Motherboard in Chassis

3. Install Memory

4. Install CPU & Cooling Fan

5. Connect IDE and Floppy Drives

6. Install Add-on Cards

7. Connect PS/2, USB, Ethernet (optional), Serial and Parallel Devices

8. Connect Power Supply

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Quick References for Jumpers

In this manual, the terms “closed” and “on” are used when referring to jumpers
(or jumper pins) that are active; “open” and “off” are used when referring to
jumpers (or jumper pins) that are inactive. See the Figure 2-1 for examples of
“on” and “off” pins and jumpers. The square pin in the diagram is Pin 1.

Jumpers and pins are connected by slipping the blue plastic jumper connector
overtop of two adjacent jumper pins (indicated by 1-2 or 2-3). The metal rod
inside the plastic shell bridges the gap between the two pins, completing the
circuit. See Figure 2-2 for more example of pin connections.

Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2

2 pin jumpers

off on

3 (or more) pin jumpers

1-2 2-3 open

1
2
3

1
2
3

1
2
3

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.
A full-page map of the motherboard can be found on the next two pages.

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Map of Motherboard Jumpers

LAN*

Mic*
Line-in*
Line-out*

Audio Codec*

2 USB Ports

Com1 Port

LPT1 Printer Port

Video Out

Game Port*

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1

11

PJ2

6 32-bit PCI slots

Software audio codec*

J34*
J8*

Mouse
Keyboard

Intel® PGA 370 FSB 66/100/133 MHz

FAN2
FAN4

J29* J37*

FAN1

Intel® i815e

1 AGP 2x / 4x

Power Supply

FDD

S-IDE

P-IDE

3 DIMM Sockets (PC100/133)

11

1

11

11

1

11

11

1

Intel® i815e

J7

11

1

11

JP1

Battery

11

J33

FAN3

JP2

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J18J15

11

1

11

J13

11

1

11

J38

The tiny “1”s next to jumpers of 3 pins or more indicate the position of pin 1 for that jumper.

* Indicates an optional feature available on some models of Tomcat i815e.

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J12

BIOS

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Map of Tomcat i815e Features

PS/2 Mouse &

Keyboard ports

Socket 370 Type for

Celeron/PIII CPU

Ethernet*, 2 USB ports

Parallel, COM1, VGA ports

ATX Power
Supply Header

3 DIMM slots

Floppy connector

Primary IDE

Secondary IDE

Intel i815e

AGPset

Joystick port*, mic*, line-in*, line-out*

Software audio codec*

6 PCI slots

* Indicates optional feature available on some models of Tomcat i815e.

AGP

2x / 4x slot

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National hardware

monitoring chip

AMI

(BIOS)

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USB

Internal

Buzzer

Battery

1. Setting Jumpers

Note: There are no Jumper settings for CPU bus speed or clock multiplier on the

T omcat i815e board. The Tomcat i815e is designed to automatically detect the
socketed Pentium III / Celeron CPU and its proper speed settings.

1-A. J15 External Pin Assignments

VCC+ 1 2 Po wer L ED+

LED

HDD

Ground 3 4 Sleep LED+

Ground 5 6 Power On/Off

Reset

Switch

Switch 7 8 Pwr On/Off GND

IR +5V 9 1 0 NO CONNECT
IR RX 11 12 Ground

IR GND 13 14 NO CONNECT

Infrared

IR TX 15 16 NO CONNECT
IR RX2 1 7 18 NO CONNECT

1-B. Power LED (J33)

Pin 1 2 3

+5 VSB

LED YEL

Ground

VCC

LED GRN

1-C. Clear CMOS and Reset Password (JP1)

tluafeDteseR

1PJ

2-13-2

If you have been locked out of your system because you forgot your password or set
the CMOS incorrectly, follow the instructions below.

1. Power off the system and unplug power cable from the motherboard.

2. Set jumper JP1 to pins 2 and 3.

3. Wait for 10 seconds, then return jumper JP1 to pins 1 and 2.

4. Plug in power cable and power on the system again.
By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS to the
BIOS defaults.

Pwr/Slp

Power

LEDs

Switch

(Sleep)

JP1 (clear CMOS) JP2

Jumper J33 is a 3-pin ACPI LED
header. If you need a 2-pin Power
LED header, use jumper J15 above.

J15,
J33

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1-D. BIOS Flash TL (JP2)

Close Open

JP2 Unlock Lock Flash TL

By default, this jumper is set to OPEN (locked) position. Having the Top Lock (TL)
protection “locked” will allow normal system operation. Closing jumper JP2 (un­locked) will allow the BIOS to be flashed. NOTE: If the jumper JP2 is closed

(unlocked), and if failure occurs during a new BIOS flash, you run the risk of
rendering your entire system unbootable. The “backup” protection of the Boot
Block will be lost.

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1-E. Wake-On Ring Connector (optional) (J34)

Pin 1 2 3

+5 VSB Ground WOR

1-F. Wake-On LAN Connector (optional) (J8)

Pin 1 2 3

+5 VSB Ground WOL

1-G. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector (J7)

The jumper J7 connector is an intrusion alarm connector. When attached to the chassis,
this alarm will alert the system administrator when someone opens the system’s case.

1-H. Fan Connectors (FAN1,FAN2,FAN3,FAN4)

Pin123

Ground +12V Speed

Fan1 is for the CPU fan. Fan2, Fan3, and Fan4 connectors are for the Chassis Fans.
You can monitor the status of three of these Fans by using Intel’s LANDesk system
management software.

1-I. External Speaker Connector (J13)

The external speaker should be connected to pins 1­4 of jumper J13.

Pin 1 2 3 4

VCC ~ Buzzer SpkDrv

F AN2,

1-J. CD Audio Connector (optional) (J29)

Pin1234

FAN4

PJ2

CD-L Ground Ground CD-R

1-K. AUX Audio Connector (optional) (J37)

Pin 1 2 3 4

L Ground Ground R

1-L. COM2 port header (PJ2)

This is the connector header for the COM2 Port (see p. 30 for availability of cable).

J34,
J8

J38

J7

FAN1

J29,
J37

J13

FAN3

1-M. LAN EEPROM Enable/Disable (optional) (J38)

Enable Disable

J38 1 - 2 2- 3

By default, jumper J38 is set to ENABLE (close pins 1-2). Disabled settings are
reserved and settings should remain default. The LAN EEPROM contains the
configuration data for the LAN controller. Enabling J38 will allow normal operation of
the LAN EEPROM.

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1-N. Front Side USB Header (J18)

Certain computer chassis allow for two front-end USB port connections. This board
provides a front side USB header should you decide to
set up a USB connector at the front side of your
computer. Note: The front side USB header supports

a seperate channel from the rear USB ports.*

1-O. External HDD LED (J12)

Connecting J12 to an external device (i.e. SCSI card) will
result in the LED output of the device to be redirected to
the front panel HDD LED.

Soft Power Connector

The Soft Power Connector is part of jumper block J15
(pins 6-8). The Tomcat i815e uses the chipset for power
management, including turning on and off the system. If
the Power Button Function option in the BIOS Power
Management Menu is set to On/Off (which is the default), pressing the power button
once after the BIOS has booted up will turn the system on and off. If the Power
Button Function option is set to Suspend, pressing the power button once will wake
the system or send it to Suspend mode. In this case, you cannot turn the system off
unless you shut down through the Windows operating system or you hold the power
button down for four seconds.

Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation

The Reset switch on your case’s display panel provides you with the Hardware Reset
function, which is the same as power on/off. The system will do a cold start after the
Reset button is pushed.

CMOS RTC

The Real Time Clock (RTC) circuit, which provides the date and time for the system is
integrated into the i815e chipset. If the external battery for the RTC is low, it will
prevent your system from POSTing, and you will not get a display. Normally the life
span of an external battery is 2 years. If yours is running low, you will need to replace
it with a new 3V lithium battery (Sony CR2032).

J12

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J18

Flash EEPROM

The Tomcat i815e uses flash memory to store BIOS firmware. It can be updated as
new versions of the BIOS become available. Y ou can upgrade your BIOS easily using
the Flash Writer Utility (see page 50). NOTE: Please be aware that by flashing

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your BIOS, you agree that in the event of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact
your dealer for a replacement BIOS. There are no exceptions. Tyan does not
have a policy of replacing BIOS chips directly with end users. In no event will
Tyan be held responsible for damage done to the BIOS by the end user.

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2. Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis

Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper installation
guidelines. Tyan recommends that you make use of all mounting holes to screw down
the motherboard. The adapter cards and the screws holding them down will keep your
board flat. The fastening screws should not short / touch any of the traces on the
motherboard. Make certain that you do not overtighten the screws, as that will damage
the motherboard and possibly break internal traces in the surrounding area. The hole
you should use is located at the top-center of the board where the adapter cards are
fastened to the case.

3. Installing Memory

Since T yan boards are manufactured with performance in mind, you should use add-in
components that match. Some DIMM modules may seem to be high quality because of
name or feel but that does not guarantee real-world usability. Some cheaper or OEM
memory may have brand-name components, but they may contain inferior or substan­dard parts which do not meet the critical tolerances our products require. Because of
this, your memory may not work correctly in a Tyan board though it may work well in
a competitor’s board. This is because many of our competitors do not adhere to the
strict tolerances required for high performance. If you buy a Tyan board, you are

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getting the best system available. To make installation easy and trouble free, get high
quality parts. For a list of recommended memory vendors, please visit Tyan’s website
at www.tyan.com - go to the “Memory Support” area in the Support Section. The
website memory compatibility lists include DIMMs that have proven to be very stable
on our boards and perform extremely well.

To install your DIMMs, line your module up so that the pins fit into the slot. There
is only one way that your DIMM can fit properly. Make sure that the short row of
pins is lined up with the short gap in the DIMM slot. Figure 2-3 (previous page)
shows how to sit the DIMM into its slot. To insert the DIMM, push down vertically
on the module with even force, as shown in the photo. Do not shove one end in first;
doing so will bend the DIMM pins.

To lock the DIMM into place, push the plastic clips on either end of the slot onto the
notches in the ends of the DIMM (see Figure 2-4 below). In some cases, pushing the
memory module into the DIMM slot will move the plastic clips inward, automatically
locking the module into place. To remove your DIMM, simply pull the clips back, and
pull up on the module.

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Figure 2-4

Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid static
damage.

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The Tomcat i815e uses a 64-bit data path from memory to CPU and can accommodate
up to 512MB of SDRAM. The 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Modules)
must be of the 3.3V, unbuffered variety. The position of the notch in the SDRAM
key position will tell you whether or not a DIMM is unbuffered (see the Figure 2-5
below). All installed memory will be automatically detected, so there is no need to set
any jumpers.

EEPROM

Buffered

Unbuffered

168-pin DIMM

RFU

Figure 2-5

Some details of memory installation:

• The mainboard supports 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and 256MB unbuffered DIMMs.

• There is a limit of two double-sided PC-133 DIMMS that can be installed.

• No ECC type memory can be used.

warning

• Warning! DO NOT use registered DIMMs. (Check with your memory dealer
for more information). See www.tyan.com for the latest memory compatibility

information.

The table below shows some of the possible memory configurations. Not all
possible configurations are listed.

1knaBMMID2knaBMMID3knaBMMIDlatoT

1xBM231xBM230BM46

0

1xBM461xBM23

1xBM23

46

1xBM

046

1xBM461xBM821BM291

0

1xBM8211xBM821

0

1xBM8211xBM652

0

1xBM6521xBM652

0

1xBM231xBM23

0BM69

BM23

1x

1xBM46
1xBM

1xBM8211xBM46

1xBM8211xBM821BM652

1xBM6521xBM821

1xBM6521xBM652BM215

1xBM23

0

1xBM46

0

0BM483

0

46

69

182BM
1

82

BM

BM

BM

BM291

BM652

BM483

BM215

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4. Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan

Socket 370 type Pentium III / Celeron processors can be used on the Tomcat i815e.
Remember:

• The CPU is a

sensitive electronic
component and it can
easily be damaged by
static electricity. Do
not touch the CPU
pins with your
fingers.

• Before the CPU is

installed, the
mainboard must be
placed on a flat
surface. Y ou should
be able to insert the
CPU into the socket
with minimal, but firm
pressure. Do not
press down hard on
the CPU.

Pin 1 on the CPU is denoted by a small dot on one of the corners and Pin 1 on the ZIF
socket is denoted by an angled corner (see Figure 2-6). Never force a CPU into a
socket. Forcing a CPU to seat will bend the pins on the CPU and possibly damage the

motherboard.

Figure 2-6*

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Push down lightly on the CPU, and lower the arm on the ZIF socket to secure the
CPU. A squeaking noise is normal as the arm lowers. After the CPU is securely seated,
you must install an appropriate cooling device (otherwise damage will occur to your
CPU). Tyan strongly recomends a heatsink / fan combination. Consult with your case
manufacturer for other cooling
options.

Locate the cooling fan connector (e.g.
FAN1) on the motherboard. Plug the
CPU’s cooling fan cable into the
cooling fan connector on the board.
There will be a plastic clip assembly
similar to that of the ATX power
connector that will force you to
connect the fan cable correctly (see
Figure 2-7 to the right).

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5. Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives

The colored stripe on a ribbon cable should face toward the ATX Power Connector on
the motherboard. In Figure 2-8 (below), you can see how the IDE cables should look
when they are connected to your hard drive. Notice how Pin 1 (denoted by a colored
stripe) is connected so that it is next to the power connector of the drive. The primary
IDE connector is black; the secondary IDE connector is white. In most cases, this is
the proper way of connecting your IDE cable to the hard drive. Figure 2-9 on the next
page shows the IDE cable properly connected to the motherboard. Contact your hard
disk drive manufacturer or documentation for more information.

Figure 2-8

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important!

ATA-66/100 IDE hard drives require a special 80 pin IDE cable which has additional
grounding wires. The cable is included in the motherboard package, and is required
when using ATA-66/100 drives. This cable will also support all legacy IDE drives.

(Note: The BLUE end of the ATA-66 cable must connect to the motherboard.)

Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are:

• Hard disk drives are not auto-detected: may be a Master / Slave problem or a bad
IDE cable. Contact your vendor.

• Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup: may be a bad cable or lack of power
going to the drive.

• No video or beeps on bootup: usually means the cable is on backwards.

• Hard drive lights are constantly on: usually means bad IDE cable or defective
drives / motherboard. Try another HDD.

• Hard drives do not power up: check power cables and cabling. May also be a bad
power supply or IDE drive.

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*Note: The images above is used to illustrate a concept and may not represent

Figure 2-9

the actual image of your motherboard.

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Note: Only Tyan-approved cables will work on this motherboard. If you are
using an existing case with old cables, your system may not function properly.
Use only Tyan-appr oved cables.

Connecting Floppy Drives

Pin 1 on the floppy cable is usually denoted by a red or colored stripe down one side
of the cable (see Figure 2-10 below). Most of the current floppy drives on the market
require that the colored stripe be positioned so that it is right next to the power
connector. In most cases, there will be a key pin on the cable which will force you to
connect the cable properly.

Figure 2-10

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Drive A: is always attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it. Drive B: is
always connected to the middle of the cable. Refer to your installation instructions or
call your dealer if you are unsure about attaching floppy drives. Refer to Figure 2-10
for a detailed anatomy of the floppy cable.

Remember, you can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time.
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed floppy drives are:

• Floppy drives are not detected: usually caused by faulty cables, backward
cables, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another single floppy drive to
verify the problem or try another cable. Also, check to see if the onboard floppy
is enabled in the BIOS.

• Floppy Drive Fail message at bootup: the cable, floppy, or motherboard
may be faulty. Try another cable or floppy drive to verify.

• Light on the floppy is on constantly: normally signifies that the cable is on
backwards. Reverse the cable at the motherboard end and try again.

6. Installing Add-on Cards

There are a few rules you need to follow when plugging in a card. In order to assure
proper operation and a quick installation, adhere to these guidelines:

• Installing an AGP card will automatically
disable the onboard VGA.

• If you are going to install a soundcard, the
onboard sound must be manually disabled through
the BIOS first.

• NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesn’t fit,
look at the socket on thecomputer to make sure
there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot.

• When plugging the card in, especially when
installing long cards, try to push the entire card in
at one time. Don’t force one end of the card into
the socket first and then the other. This will
create a rocking motion between the card and the slot and it will damage the pins
within the socket.

• Make sure that the cards are seated securely into the slots.

• Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching each other .

• NOTE: This mother board operates on a 3.3V standby for PCI v2.2.

Because of this, you need to UNPLUG the AC power cord before
installing your card. Otherwise, the motherboard may automatically
power up when the card is inserted into the slot.

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If you follow these basic guidelines, there shouldn’t be any problems with installation.
However, if you do encounter any problems, have a qualified professional install your
cards for you or contact your card manufacturer.

Remember, always read the manuals and installation notes that come with the adapter
cards. They contain important information which will help you install the components
right, the first time.

7. Connecting PS/2, USB, Ethernet*, Serial and

Parallel Devices

This board includes ports for USB, Ethernet*, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard devices.
Note that, for this board, the mouse port is the upper PS/2 port, and the keyboard port
is the lower PS/2 port.

The PS/2 connectors are probably quite familiar to you, while the Universal Serial Bus
(USB) connectors, may not be. The USB port can function as a serial, parallel, mouse,
keyboard, or joystick port. It is fast enough to support video transfers, and is capable
of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices. Figure 2-11 (below) shows
the ATX double row connectors on this board. The Ethernet*, Serial, and Parallel
ports, as well as the other ports, are labeled.

PS/2 mouse Ethernet* LPT MIDI* / Game Port*

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PS/2 keybrd USB O/1 COM1 Video-out Line-out* Line-in* Mic-in*

Figure 2-1 1

Connecting Serial and Printer Ports
Warning: When plugging in your keyboard and mouse, or when plugging anything into

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.

* Indicates an optional feature available on some models of T omcat i815e.

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8. Connecting the Power Supply

The Tomcat i815e requires an ATX power supply. Tyan recommends using one that
conforms to industry standard revision 2.01. The photos below show the ATX power
connector before (Figure 2-12) and after (Figure 2-13) it has been plugged in. The
plastic clip on the power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the onboard
connector. You shouldn’t be able to plug the power connector in any other way but
just to be safe, make sure it looks like Figure 2-13 below.

Make certain that you do not miss connecting any pins because if you do, you will
void your warranty and cause damage to yourself or your motherboard when you turn
the system on. After connecting the power, make sure the connector is seated firmly
into its socket so it will not become loose or fall off when the computer is jostled or
moved. NOTE: When installing your power supply, make sure the power supply

switch is turned ‘OFF’. You may turn the switch back ‘ON’ once you’ve finished
building your system.

Figure 2-12

Figure 2-13

Ethernet Setup and Use*

Cetain models of the Tomcat i815e motherboards have the optional Intel 82562ET 10/
100 Ethernet controller onboard. For more information, data sheets, white papers, or
demos, visit the Intel Network Products web site at: http://www.intel.com/network

* Indicates an optional feature available on some models of Tomcat i815e.

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Configuration and Drivers

The Ethernet driver cannot be installed directly from the TYAN Driver CD. Before
installing the Intel 82562 Ethernet drivers, the complete LAN 82562 directory and all
it’s contents must first be copied from the TYAN Driver CD onto your hard drive. The
82562 driver can then be installed from your hard drive.

Connecting the Network Cable

Connect a single network cable to the Ethernet adapter (see Figure 2-14). The cable
will only fit one way. For 100BASE-TX, your network cable must be category 5,
twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the adapter at 100 Mbps, it must be
connected to a 100BASE-TX hub (not a 100BASE-T4 hub). For 10BASE-T, use
category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring.

100BASE-T Wiring: Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE)

Use category 5 cable and an RJ-45 connector for this adapter. Do not use category 3
wiring at 100 Mbps. At 100 Mbps, connect to a TX hub, not a T4 hub. NOTE: To

configure the adapter for your operating system, please refer to your operating
system’s documentation.

Troubleshooting

If the adapter can’t connect to the network:

· Make sure the cable is installed properly. The network cable must be securely
attached at both RJ-45 connections (adapter and hub). If the cable is attached but
the problem persists, try a different cable. The maximum allowable distance from
adapter to hub is 100 meters. If you’re directly connecting two computers (no
hub), use a crossover cable. Most hubs require a straight-through cable, while
most switches require a crossover cable (see your hub or switch documentation to
verify).

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· Check the LED lights on the adapter. The
onboard cable connector has
two diagnostic LEDs. These lights help
indicate if there’s a problem with the
connector, cable, or hub. The table below
describes the LEDs, and the drawing on the
previous page shows their location (see
Figure 2-14).

· Make sure you’re using the correct drivers.
Make sure you’re using the drivers that
come with this adapter.

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· Make sure the hub port and the adapter have the same duplex setting. If you
configured the adapter for full duplex, make sure the hub port is also configured
for full duplex. Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance, cause

data loss, or result in lost connections.

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Testing the adapter

Test the adapter by running Intel diagnostics. For Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows
NT run Intel PROSet by double-clicking the Intel PROSet Icon in the Control Panel.
Click Help from the main PROSet window to get complete diagnostics information and
instructions.

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Ethernet Technical Information

Fast Ethernet Wiring

100BASE-TX Specification: The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100Mbps
transmission over two pairs of category 5 twisted-pair Ethernet (TPE) wiring. One pair
is for transmit operations and the other for receive operations. Segment lengths are
limited to 100 meters with 100BASE-TX for signal timing reasons. This complies with
the EIA-568 wiring standard.

Fast Ethernet Hub and Switches

The two basic types of hubs are shared hubs and switching hubs. Intel PRO/100+
adapters can be used with either type of hub for 10Mbps. At 100Mbps, a TX hub or
switch is required.

Shared hubs

In a shared network environment, computers are connected to hubs called repeaters. All
ports of the repeater hub share a fixed amount of bandwidth, or data capacity. On a
100Mbps shared hub, all nodes on the hub must share the 100Mbps of bandwidth. As
stations are added to the hub, the effective band-width available to any individual
station gets smaller. Shared hubs do not support full duplex. Think of a shared repeater
hub as a single-lane highway that everyone shares. As the number of vehicles on the
highway increases, the traffic becomes congested and transit time increases for
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On a shared hub all nodes must operate at the same speed, either 10Mbps or
100Mbps. Fast Ethernet repeaters provide 100Mbps of available bandwidth, ten times
more than what’s available with a 10BASE-T repeater.
Repeaters use a well-established, uncomplicated design, making them highly cost
effective for connecting PCs within a workgroup. These are the most common type of
Ethernet hubs in the installed base.

Switching hubs

In a switched network environment, each port gets a fixed, dedicated amount of
bandwidth. In the highway scenario, each car has its own lane on a multi-lane highway
and there is no sharing. In a switched environment, data is sent only to the port that
leads to the proper destination station. Network bandwidth is not shared among all
stations, and each new station added to the hub gets access to the full bandwidth of the
network.

If a new user is added to a 100Mbps switching hub, the new station receives its own
dedicated 100Mbps link and doesn’t impact the 100Mbps bandwidth of another
station. Switching hubs can effectively increase the overall bandwidth available on the
network, significantly improving performance. Switching hubs can also support full
duplex.

For more information on Fast Ethernet, visit the Intel Network Products website:

http://www.intel.com/network

You are done!

Other than checking the jumper settings and cable connections, and putting the case
back on, you are done. Installing a new motherboard may sound difficult, but by
following these directions, you should have a fairly uneventful time installing our
products. If you do encounter problems, your dealer will be able to help you, or you
can consult one of our many technical support resources (see page 8).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 in IRQ, or

DMA. If you are using Windows 98/2000, the Control Panel is a good place to start.
Please consult your operating system manual for details. Second of all, slowing down
the memory timing in the BIOS’s chipset setup section will help the situation, as well.
Many memory modules are not suitable for high performance systems and are
probably the main source of your problem.

Q: How do I find out what memory will work with my motherboard?
A: Memory compatibility information can be found on Tyan’s web site at:
http://www.tyan.com

Q: Where can I get USB and flat serial cables for my motherboard?
A: You can purchase USB and serial cables from www.etyan.com. USB cables are also
available at www.wiretekusa.com (Tyan USB Cable Part #S1606-001-01)

Q: What is the USB pin out information for Tyan motherboards?
A: Please refer to URL link here: http://www.tyan.com/techref/html/io_usb.html

Q: My motherboard is dead, how do I return it?
A: Contact the place of purchase or your distributor for assistance to return the
motherboard for service. RMA issues will not be handled via email by Tyan Tech
Support. Please refer to URL link here for more details:
http://www.tyan.com/support/html/rma_faq.html

Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS?
A: BIOS update files and instructions on how to install them are available from the
T yan web site at: http://www.tyan.com

Q: Is my motherboard Y2K compliant?
A: Please refer to URL link here: http://www.tyan.com/support/html/year2000.html

Q: Why do I get a "CMOS checksum invalid" error message during POST?
A: If you get the above error message or "Invalid configuration, run Setup" message,

the it is an indication that the CMOS battery may need to be changed, or simply reset
the CMOS and see if that solves the problem. If all else fails, contact your dealer for
assistance.

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BIOS Configuration

Introduction to Setup

The BIOS is the basic input output system is required by the computer to perform
functions such as CPU and hard drive support. This chapter decribes different settings
for AMIBIOS that can be use to configure your system.

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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.

You can select a Setup option by using the following keyboard keys:

Key Function
Tab

Left/Right Arrow Keys

Up/Down Arrow Keys

Ente r

PgUp/PgDn

The pages which follow contain explanations of the settings for the AMIBIOS Setup
menus. Drawings have been included for ease of reference. Overall, the AMIBIOS
Setup program is easy to use, and fairly intuitive. Note that the graphics in the manual
are simpler than those that appear on your screen.

Moves from one selection to the next
Changes from one menu to the next
Move between sele ctions
Opens highlighted selection
Change setting

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Main Setup

Select the AMIBIOS Setup options by choosing Main Setup from the AMIBIOS
Setup main menu. The other sub screens (e.g. Main, Advanced, Chipset, PCIPnP,
Power, Boot, Security, and Exit) are accessible by using the ← → keys.

System Date/Time

You can type the date and time in 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 24­hour cycle (i.e. 1:00 PM is 13:00).

General Help

At any time, you can press F1 to bring up a General Help screen in case you want to
learn the shortcut commands. There are two settings you should be aware of.

Load Failsafe Defaults

Load Optimal Defaults

If your system is experiencing configuration problem s,
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
compu ter applications. You should not use this option if
your is experiencing configuration proble ms.

Advanced Menu

In the Advanced setup (shown below) you can setup your system devices, boot
options, and more. Each option has a configuration sub screen (denoted by the
symbol).

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Setup Warning
Setting items on this screen to incorrect values
may cause the system to malfunction!

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Configure SuperIO
Chipset Nat366

BIOS

SuperIO Configuration
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Event Log Configuration

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↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Go t o Su b Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen

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Configure Nat366 Serial Port(s) and Parallel Port (Super I / O)

In this sub screen you can configure the different hardware ports available, and change
the status of the floppy controller.

Onboard Floppy
Controller

Serial Port Address

Serial Port 2 Mode
Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port IRQ
Parallel Port Mode
Onboard MIDI Port*

Onboard Game Port*

This device handles communication betw een
the floppy drive and the motherboard. [Default
is

Enab le d

The addresses of Serial Ports 1 and 2 can be
changed if a hardw are conflict occurs.
[Default is
Def ault is

The ad dress and IRQ of the Parallel Port can
be changed if a hardw are conflict occurs.
The Parallel Port Mod e rel ate s to your printer’s
mode of communication (check your printer
documentation for details). [Default is

Disabled

Def ault is
Def ault is
The ad dress and IRQ of the Onboard M ID I Port

can be changed if a hardw are conflict
occurs. [Default is
The address of the game port can be changed
if a hardware conflict occurs. [Default is

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IDE Configuration

On bootup, the BIOS will auto-detect the existence of IDE devices such as hard drives
and CD-ROMs. You also can check the status of those IDE devices and change other
IDE-related options. There are also configuration sub screens for each IDE device
(denoted by the symbol).

Onboard PCI IDE Controller

Har d Dis k Protect

ATA(PI) Detect Time Out

ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection

The PCI IDE Co ntroller is essential for communication
betw een the IDE devices and the motherboard.
[Default is
This option disables or enables w rite protection to the
IDE devices. Thi s option is only effective if the
devices are being accessed through the BIOS.
[Default is

The BIOS will spend a preset amount of time to detect
any IDE devices before it continues to the next stage
of bootup. The amount of time can be changed using
this option. [Default is 0]
Selects the process that the BIOS w ill use to detect
80Pin ATA(PI) cables. [Default is

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IDE Configuration
Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled]

Primary IDE Master : [Hard Disk]
Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secon dary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]

Hard Disk Protect [Disabled]
ATA(PI) Detect Time Out [35]
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host & Device]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
PRIMARY: enables only
the Primary IDE
Controller.
SECONDARY : enables only
the Secondary IDE
Controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
Controllers

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← →
↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Go t o Su b S cr ee n
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen

When you enter one of the IDE configuration sub screens (by highlighting one of the
options preceded by a symbol, and pressing <ENTER>, example shown below),
you will be presented with a status on the IDE device, and a set of configuration
options for the IDE device (shown on the next page).

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk

Vendor : IBM-DTLA-307075
Size : 65.5 GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-2
S.M.A.R.T. : Supported

Type [Auto]
LBA / Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T. [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
ARMD Emulation Type [Auto]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

DISABLED: disables the
integrated IDE
Controller.
PRIMARY: enables only
the Primary IDE
Controller.
SECONDARY : enables only
the Secondary IDE
Controller.
BOTH: enables both IDE
Controllers

← →
↑ ↓ Select Item

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen

BIOS

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Type

LBA/Large Mode

Block (Multi-S ector Transfer)

PIO Mode

DMA M ode

S. M.A .R .T. (Self-Monitoring
Analysis and Reporting
Technology)
32Bit Data Tr ans fer

ARMD Emulation Type

The type of IDE device installe d can be configured using thi s
option. [Default is

These modes make it po ssible for the BIOS to take
advantage of the additional space on drives w hich are larger
than 504MB. This can be auto-detected (w hen you select
Auto for Type), or you can manually set this mode to
Disabled. [Default is
When set to Auto, the Block mode auto-detects the opti mal
number of block read / writes per sector that the drive
supports. Default is

Programming Input / Output is a method of transmitting data
between devices that uses the system’s CPU as part of the
data path. There are 6 modes: 5 with their ow n transmission
speed and 1 auto mode. To use mo des 3 and 4, you must
use an Enhanced IDE drive. [Default is

This option specifies the Direct Memory Access m ode for the
IDE device. If set to Auto, the BIOS w ill determine the DMA
Mode. [Default is

This option allows the S.M.A.R.T. protocol to report server
system information over a network. [Default is

If set to On, this options allow s for the transmission of 32­bits in parallel (e.g. at the same time). If set to O ff, only 16­bits will be transmitted in parallel. [Default is

Specifies the type of emulation used for a non-disk device
attached as the primary master IDE device. If set to Auto, the
BIOS will determine the emulation type. [Default is

Auto

Auto

Auto

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Auto

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Disabled

Floppy Configuration

In this configuration sub screen you can change options for your floppy drive(s).

Floppy A

Floppy B
Diskette Write Protect

Floppy Drive Seek

The settings are 360KB 5¼ inch, 1.2 MB 5¼ inch,
720KB 3½ inch, 1.44MB 3½ inch, or 2.88MB 3½ inch. If
you are not sure w hat type of floppy drive you have,
consult the documentation that came with your drive.
The options are the same as listed for Floppy A.

Sets whether or not the drive can be w ritten to. [Default
is

Disabled

Sets whether or not the BIOS should check for the
drive at bootup. [Default is

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Disabled

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The Boot Settings Configuration sub screen several options are available to change how
the system boots up.

Quick Boot

Quiet Boot

AddOn ROM Dis play
Mode

Bootup Num-Lock

Bootup CPU Speed

PS / 2 Mouse Support

Typematic Rate
System Keybo ard
Primary Display

Parity Check

B oot to OS / 2

Wait for ‘F1’ if error

H it ‘DEL’ Message Display

Internal Cache

Ext e rnal Cach e

When Enabled, the BIOS will save time during bootup by
skipping certain item s. [Default is
When Disabled, the normal POST messages are displayed.
[Default is
Specifies the system display mode that is set at the time that
AMIBIOS POST initializes an optional ROM. If set to Force BIOS,
the current mode used by AMIBIOS is used. If set to Keep
C urrent, the current displa y mode is used. [Default is

BIOS

Sets whether or not the Num Lock key should be turned on at
bootup. [Default is On]
Sets the initial CPU speed to high or low at bootup. [Default is

High

Sets whether or not the PS / 2 ports should support a m o use
device. If set to Enabled, IRQ12 w ill be reserved for the m ouse
device. [Default is
Sets how fast the keyboard will accept input. [Default is

Sets whether or not the keyboard exists. [D efault is
Sets the type of monitor that is being used. [Default is

EGA

Sets whether or not the mem ory w ill be checked for parity.
[Default is
Set this option to Yes is you are using OS / 2 and using more
than 64MB of system memory. [D efault is No]
If an error occurs during bootup, the BIOS will ask the user to
press ‘F1’ to enter the BIOS Setup Utility to repair the problem.
[Default is
If Enabled, the BIOS w ill display an option to enter the BIOS
Setup Utility at bootup. [Default is
Sets the type of caching algorithm that will be used for the L1
internal cache memory. [Default is
Sets the type of caching algorithm that will be used for the L2
external cache memory. [Default is

Disabled

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Disabled

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Ena ble d

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Disabled

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Disabled

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Event Log Configuration

The Event Log Configuration sub screen (shown below), the log of errors during
bootup can be viewed to help you troubleshoot any configuration problems you might
experience. The status of the Event Log is shown on the top half of the screen.

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Event Log Configuration
Event Log Area : Space Available

Event Log Data : Valid

Event Logging : [Enabled]
ECC Event Logging : [Disabled]
Clear All Event Logs : [No]

View Event Log
Mark All Events As Read

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ENABLED: Allow logging
of events.

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Event Logging

ECC Event Logging

Clear All Event Logs

View Event Log
Mark All Events As Read

← →
↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Go t o Su b S cr ee n
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen

If set to Enabled, events will be logged.
[Default is

Ena ble d

]
If set to Enabled, E CC events will be logged.
On th e Tomcat i815e, ECC events are not
logged. [Default is

Ena ble d

]
If set to Yes, the event log will be cleared.
[Default is No]
Shows you the E vent Log.

By using this option, the events in the Event
Log can be organized to help troubleshoot
configuration problems.

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Chipset Menu

The Chipset Setup is for advanced configuration of the motherboard attributes. There
are also two sub screens available (denoted by the symbol).

Processo r Serial Number

CPU Frequency
CP U Latency Timer
C000 - C4000, 16k Shadow

C800 - DC00, 16k shadow

Identifies the CPU.

Sets the ratio for the CPU frequency. [Default is
Reserved for debugging. [Default is
Specifies how the 16k of Video ROM is treated at the

listed address.
Disabled: contents of video ROM are not copied to
R AM.
Enabled: contents of video ROM at listed address
segmen t is copied (shadowed) from ROM to RAM for
faster execution.
Cached / WP: contents of video ROM from listed
address segment are copied from ROM to RAM and
can be w ritten to or read from cache memory. [Default
is

Cached/WP

[Default is

]

Cached/WP

GMCH Configuration

The graphics chipset can be configured in the GMCH sub screen.

Primary Video Device
Internal Graphics Mode Select

Display Cache Window Size

Display VBIOS Message
Internal Graphics Scaling
Internal Graphics TV Format

O utput Device Sync / Non-sync

Digital Device Pr ior ity

AGP Graphics Aperture Size

Init Display Cache Memory

Sets the primary device for video output. [Default is Auto]
Enables / disables the internal video device. [Default is

Enabled, 1MB]
Specifies amount of cache available for the graphics local
memory w indow. [Default is 64MB]
Enable / disable video BIOS message. [D efault is Enabled]

Sets scaling for internal video d evice. [Default is Auto]
Sets TV video standard (depends on your country

location). [Default is N TSC]
Sets this depending on your video monitor. See your
monitor documentation for details. [Default is Non­Synchronous]
Sets order of priority for video output devices. [Default is
C RT / FP / TV]
Sets maximum memory aperture for onboard AGP port.
[Default is 64MB]
If enabled, the display cache w ill be initialized at time of
system boot. See the table on the next page for more
details. [Default is Enabled]

]

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System Memory Freq uency

SDRAM Re fre s h

DRAM Cycle Time (SCLKs)

CAS Latency (SCLKs)

RAS# to CAS# Delay (SCLKs)

RAS# Precharge (SCLKs)

DRAM Page Closing Polic y

Memory Hole

Sets frequency of onboard DIM M memory. [De fault is

]

Auto

Sets interval betw een Refresh signals to SDRAM. [Default
is

]

Auto

Sets length of DRAM cycle time in SCLK s. [Default is

Sets number of SC LKs betw een time when the Read
command is sampled by DRAM, and the Whitney Samp le
reads data from SDRAM. [Default is
Sets length of delay inserted between the RAS and CAS
signals of the DRAM system memory access cycle if
SDRAM is installed. [Default is
Sets length of RAS precharge part of DRAM system
memory acc es s cycle w hen SDRAM system memory is
installed. [Default is
Sets whether DRAM pages should be closed after use, or
left open. [Default is
Sets the location of an area of memory that cannot be
address on the ISA bus. [Default is

Auto

Ope n

Auto

]

]

]

Auto

]

Disabled

If the Init Display Cache Memory is enabled, the following options will appear.

Paging Mode Control
RAS-to-CAS Override
CAS Latency

RAS Ti ming
RAS Pre-charge

E nabl e / disable paging mode. [Default is
Sets delay override. [Default is
Sets number of SCLKs betw een the tim e when Read

command is sampled by DRAM and the Whitney Sample
reads data from SDRAM. [Default is
Sets clock frequency for RAS and RC. [Default is

Sets clock frequency for RAS and RP. [Default is

Disabled

Slow

Closed

]

]

]

]

Slow

Slow

Auto

]
]

]

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The interface chipset can be configured in the ICH sub screen.

Moon ISA Device Enable

ICH Positive Decode *
CPU BIST Enable *
ICH DCB Enable*
ICH Dev31 Func(3,5,6)Enable*
Sound Blaster Decode*

Microsoft Sound Decode*

MIDI Decode

Adlib Range 388h-35Bh*

Game Port (A, B)*
LPC 4 Eh-4Fh D ecode*

D MA-(0,1,2,3,5,6,7) Type*

Enable / disable Moon ISA device. [Default is

Disabled

Sets type of ICH decode used. [Default is
Enable / di sable CPU B IST. [De fault is
Enable / di sable DC B. [Default is
Enable / disable ICH device listed. [Default is

]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

]

]

Enab le d

Specifies address used for Sound Bla ster devices.
[Default is

Disabled

]
Specifies address used for Microsoft Sound System
(MSS) device s. [Defau lt is

Disabled

]

Sets I / O address range for MIDI devices. [Default is

Disabled

]
Allow s Adlib-compatible sound devices to use
address listed. [Default is

Enab le d

Enable / disable Game Port listed. [Default is

]

Enab le d

Enable / disable LPC devices to use address range
listed. [Default is

Enab le d

]
Specifies the bus that the specified DMA channel can
be used on. [Default is

LPC DMA

]

PCI / PnP Menu

In this sub screen you can configure the onboard PCI Plug-n-Play devices available.

Main Advanced Chipset PCIPnP Power Boot Security Exit

Plug & Play O / S [No]
Reset Config Data [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Disabled]
OffBoard PCI / ISA IDE Card [Auto]

USB Function [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]

IRQ3 [Available]
IRQ4 [Available]
IRQ5 [Available]
IRQ7 [Available]
IRQ9 [Available]
IRQ10 [Available]
IRQ11 [Available]
IRQ14 [Available]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

← →
↑ ↓ Select Item

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen

]

]

BIOS

]

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Plug & Play O / S

Reset Config Data

PC I Latency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

PCI IDE Bus Master

OffBoard PCI / ISA IDE Card

USB Function
Legacy USB Support

IR Q (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15)

DMA Channel (0,1,3,5,7)

Reserved Memory Size

Indicates if you are using a PnP O / S.
[Default is No]
If set to Yes, PCI / PnP data will be stored in
Flash on next boot. [Default is No]
Specifies latency timings for PCI devices.
[Default is 64]
Informs PCI devices that an ISA graphics
device is installed in the system so the card
will function correctly. [Default is

Yes

]
If set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices
operating on different buses can handle data
from the CPU on each set of palette registers
on every video device. [Default is

Disabled

Specifies that the IDE controller on the PCI
bus has bus mastering capability. [Default is

Disabled

]
Specifies if an offboard PCI or ISA IDE
controller card is installed. [Default is
Enables USB. [Default is

Enab le d

]

Auto

]

Enables legacy USB device sup port. [Default
is

]

Auto

Allows listed IRQ to be used by PCI / PnP
devices. [Default is

Available

]
Allow s listed DMA to be used by PCI / PnP
devices. [Default is

Available

]
Specifies size of memory area reserved for
legacy ISA adapter cards. [Default is

Disabled

]

]

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Power Menu

In this sub screen you can configure how the BIOS handles power management. Note
that the screen shown below is has Power Management / APM enabled, which will
allow for more options to appear.

ACPI Aware O / S

Repost Video on S3 Resume

Power Management / APM

Standby Time Out

Suspend Pow er Saving Type

Suspend Time Out

Power Button Mode

After G3 Enable

Green PC Monitor Pow er State

Video Power Down Mode

Har d Dis k Pow er Dow n Mode

Hard Disk Time Out (Minute)

Indicates w hether or not the O / S has pow er
management capabilities. [Default is
Sets whether or not to repost the video on S3
power state (hibernation). [Default is
Enable / di sable power management functions.
[Default is
Sets time that system w ill wait during inactivity
before the system will enter Standby mode. [Default
is
Set type of pow er saving mode for Suspend.
[Default is S1]
Sets time that system w ill wait in Standby before
the system w ill enter Suspend mode. [Default is

Disabled

Sets how power button mounted externally on the
case will be used.
On / Off: Pow er button turns system on / off.
Suspend: Power button places computer in
Suspend or Full On pow er mode. [Default is

Off

Enable / disable After G3 function. [Default is

Disabled

Sets power state for green PC-compliant monitor.
[Default is
Sets power state for video subsystem. [Default is

Suspend

Sets what power state hard disk will enter after
period of inactivity. [Default is
Sets time that system w ill wait before hard disk
goes into power saving mode. [Default is

Enab le d

Disabled

]

]

]

Suspend

]

]

]

]

Suspend

Yes

Yes

]

]

On /

]

Disabled

BIOS

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Display Activity

Manual Throttle Ratio

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Sets event monitoring on video display. [Default is

]

Ignore

Sets speed at which the system clock runs in
Standby mode. Setting is expressed as a
percentage betw een normal speed and speed
when CPU is in pow er saving mode. [Default is

]

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THRM Throttle Ratio
Intruder Sel
Thermal SMI Enable

PME SMI Enable

SW SMI Timer Enable

TCO Logic SMI Enable

SLP SMI Enable

RTC Resum e

AC97 Logic Resume

USB Contr olle r Resum e

PME R esume

RI Re s um e

SM BUS Resum e

Adjusts THRM throttle ratio. [Default is
Sets Intruder Sel [Default is
Enable / disable Thermal SMI. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable PME SMI. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable SW SMI. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable TCO Logic SMI. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable SLP SMI. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable Real Time Clock resume.
[Default is
Enable / disable AC'97 Logic resume. [Default
is
Enable / disabl e USB controller resume .
[Default is
Enable / disable PME resume. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable RI resume. [Default is

Disabled

Enable / disable System Management Bus
resume. [Default is

]

]

]

]

]

Disabled

]

]

Disabled

]

Disabled

]

]

Disabled

SMI

]

]

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]

Boot Menu

In this sub screen you can configure options set for each device during boot. The
options available will depend on what devices you have installed in your computer.

Boot De vice Priority

Hard Disk Drives
R emoveable Drives
ATAPI CDROM Drives

Sets the order of devices that the BIOS
will attempt to boot from.
Shows the Hard Disk Drives available.

Shows the Rem oveable Drives
Shows the CDROM drives available.

Security Menu

In this sub screen you can configure security options such as passwords and boot
sector virus protection.

The status of the Supervisor and User Passwords are shown at the top, and options
can be set through the rest of the configuration sub screen.

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Change Supervisor Password
Change User Passwor d
Clear User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection

Install or change the passw ord
Install or change the passw ord
Immedi ately clears the User password
Protect against boot sector viruses.

[Default is

Disabled

]

If you decide to change the Supervisor or User Password, the following box will
appear.

Enter New Password:

To set the password, enter a unique set of 6 letters and / or numbers.

Exit Menu

Before you exit the BIOS Setup a set of options will be presented to you.

BIOS

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Optimal Defaults

Load Failsafe Defaults

Discard Changes

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Save changes and exit setup
Do not save changes and exit setup
Load optimal settings

NOTE: May not w ork with all applications
Load failsafe settings
NOTE: May not be the optimal configuration
Disregard all changes you made

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Beep Codes

Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of audible
beeps. If AMIBIOS POST can initialize the system video display, it displays the error
message. Displayed error messages, in most cases, allow the system to continue to
boot. Displayed error messages are described on pages 48-49. See the top of the next
page for the beep code chart.

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If the computer beeps... then...

1, 2, or 3 times... reseat the memory DIMMs or DIPs.

If the system still beeps, replace the
memory.

6 times... try a different keyboard, or replace the

keyboard fuse, if there is one. If the error
occurs again, return the board to your dealer
for a replacement.

8 times... there is a memory error on the video

adapter. Replace the video adapter, or
the RAM on the video adapter (applies only to
external video adapters). If the error occurs
again, return the board to your dealer for a
replacement.

9 times... the BIOS ROM chip is bad. The

system probably needs a new BIOS
ROM chip.

11 times... reseat the cache memory on the

motherboard. If it still beeps, replace
the cache memory.

4, 5, 7, or 10 times... for 5 or 7 beeps, first test with a new CPU - if that

does not solve the problem, then motherboard must
be replaced.

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Displayed Error Messages

If an error occurs after the system display has been initialized, the error message will
be displayed as follows:

ERROR Message Line 1
ERROR Message Line 2
Press <F1> to continue

and the system will halt. The system will not halt if the Wait for <F1> If Any Error
option in Advanced Setup is Disabled.

RUN SETUP UTILITY

may also appear. Press <F1> to run WINBIOS Setup if this message appears.

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important!

Flash Utility

Note: You need to download the Flash Utility from the Tyan web site at:

http://www.tyan.com

1. If you want to flash BIOS without updating the boot block, do this:

Boot to DOS, and type “flash4mb” followed by the BIOS file
name.

Example: FLASH4MB BIOSFILE.ROM

2. If you want to flash BIOS with boot block update, do this:

i. Shutdown system, close JP2 to disable the boot block

protection. Then boot system to DOS.
ii. Type "flash4mb" followed by <Enter> key.
iii. To save or not save the old BIOS by you choice.
iv. T ype in the BIOS file name, like "BIOSFILE.ROM”.
v. Flash utility will auto-complete the flash, include boot block

at this point.
vi. Shutdown the system, open jumper JP2 again. Then restart

the system.

For more information and updates about the Flash Utilities, check the Tyan web site
at: http://www.tyan.com

NOTE: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event
of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS.
There are no exceptions. Tyan does not have a policy of replacing BIOS chips
directly with end users. In no event will Tyan be held responsible for damage
done to the BIOS by the end user.

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Glossary

Appendix

Glossary

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a power management specifica-
tion that allows 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 (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a PCI-based interface which was designed
specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications. The 32-bit AGP channel directly
links the graphics controller to the main memory. While the channel runs at only
66MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling ends of the
clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133MHz.

AIMM (AGP Inline Memory Module) is intended to provide 4MB of addressable
SDRAM (arranged as 1Mx32), which resides on a module in a 3.3V or universal AGP
slot.

AMR (Audio Modem Riser) is a modem that can be used on Intel Reference
Motherboard platforms using Intel’s core logic chipsets supporting AC-Link 2.1 It
supports fax and all data feeback modes. It provides high speed communicstions
between your perosnal computer and a remote location, such as an Internet Service
Provider (ISP).

AT was the original form factor of IBM’s PC.
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface), also known as IDE or ATA, is a drive

implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows CD­ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just like hard drives.

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ATX form factor was designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT
design by rotating the board ninety degrees, so that the IDE connectors are closer to
the drive bays, and the CPU is closer to the power supply and cooling fan. The
keyboard, mouse, serial, USB, and parallel ports are built in.

Bandwidth refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more data the
bus, phone line, or other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then, also results
in greater speed.

A BBS (Bulletin Board System) is a computer system with a number of modems
hooked up to it which acts as a center for users to post messages and access informa­tion.

The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) program resides in the ROM chip, and
provides the basic instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware. Both the
operating system and application software use BIOS routines to ensure compatibility.

A buffer is a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data, usually from an
application, though it is also used when printing, and in most keyboard drivers. The
CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it, all at once, to a disk drive.
While this improves system performance--reading to or writing from a disk drive a
single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly--there is the possibility of losing
your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily
stored, not permanently saved.

A bus is a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection
between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA
local buses.

Bus mastering allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory
without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).

GLOSSARY

A cache is a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an applica-
tion. Using a cache lowers data access times, since the needed information is stored in
the SRAM instead of in the slower DRAM. Note that the cache is also much smaller
than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you may have as much
as 1GB 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 amount of memory which can be
scanned by the system in search of data to put into the cache. A typical setup would
be a cache size of 512KB, and a cacheable area of 512MB. In this case, up to 512MB
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.

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Glossary

CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors are chips that hold the basic
start-up information for the BIOS.

Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) provides interfaces to support
multichannel audio, V.90 analog modem, telephone line-based home networking, and 10/
100 Ethernet-based networking, as well as expandability for future technologies.

The COM port is another name for the serial port, which is so-called because it
transmits 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). Parallel
ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time (that is, in
parallel form, eight bits at the same time).

DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Modules) are a faster and more capacious form of RAM
than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.

DIMM bank DIMM banks are sometimes called DIMM sockets, because the physical
slot and the logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM
socket, which is capable of acting as a memory bank.

DMA (Direct Memory Access) channels are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow
hardware devices (like sound cards 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. Plug and Play devices will take
care of this for you.

In Doze mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed.
DRAM Dynamic RAM is a widely available, very affordable form of RAM which 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.

EDO RAM (Extended Data-Out RAM) speeds access to memory locations by
assuming that memory addresses are static: the next time it looks for a bit of data, it
will be at the same spot, or one nearby.

EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM, also called Flash BIOS, is a
ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows you to keep up
with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new chip. TYAN’s BIOS
updates can be found at: http://www.tyan.com/html/drivers.html

ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) is a format for storing information
about Plug and Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly
configure the system each time it boots.

Firmware is low level software that controls the system hardware.

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Form factor is an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external
connector type of the PCB (personal computer board) or motherboard. The standard
form factors are the AT and ATX, although TYAN also makes some Baby-AT boards.

AGlobal timer is an onboard hardware timer, such as the Real Time Clock.
Handshaking is 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 Hard Disk Drive.
H-SYNC controls the horizontal properties of the monitor.
IC (Integrated Circuit) is the formal name for the computer chip.
IDE Integrated Device (or Drive) Electronics is a simple, self-contained hard drive

interface. It can handle drives up to 8.4GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are in fact
Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs).

IDE INT (IDE Interrupt) is a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.
I/O (Input/Output) is the connection between your computer and another piece of

hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.).
IRQ An Interrupt Request is an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to

the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers
them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one device hooked up to each IRQ
line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system. Happily, Plug and
Play operating systems take care of these details for you.

ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) is a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).
Latency is the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another

part to catch up. This is most common when the system sends data out to a peripheral
device, and is waiting for the peripheral to send some data back (peripherals tend to be
slower than onboard system components).

NVRAM ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that
holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) like Compaq or IBM package other
companies’ motherboards and hardware inside their case and sell them.

The 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 (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a 32-bit local bus (data pathway) which
is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate within a single system
(as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple systems).

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Appendix

Glossary

PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes are the data transfer modes used
by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (DMA channels 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 is a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache

because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first to the
faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the slower secondary
cache.

Pipelining improves system performance by allowing the CPU to begin executing a
second instruction before the first is completed. A pipeline can be likened to an
assembly line, with a given part of the pipeline repeatedly executing a set part of an
operation on a series of instructions.

PM timers (Power Management timers) are software timers that count down the
number of seconds or minutes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or
doze mode.

PnP is an acronym for Plug and Play, a design standard that has become ascendant in
the industry. Plug and Play devices require little set-up to use. Novice end users can
simply plug them into a computer that is running on a Plug and Play-aware operating
system (such as Windows 98), and go to work. Devices and operating systems that are
not Plug and Play require you to reconfigure your system each time you add or change
any part of your hardware.

The term RAM (Random Access Memory), while technically referring to a type of
memory where any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data, is often
used to refer to the system’s main memory. This memory is available to any program
running on the computer.

ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a storage chip which contains the BIOS, the basic
instructions required to boot the computer and start up the operating system.

SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) is so-called because it can keep two sets of
memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data alternately from one set
of addresses, and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays associated with
non-synchronous RAM, which must close one address bank before opening the next.

The serial port is so called because it transmits 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).

SIMM (Single In-line Memory Modules) are the most common form of RAM. They
must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of
DIMMs.

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SIMM bank / socket SIMM sockets are the physical slots into which you stick
SIMM modules. A pair of SIMM sockets form a SIMM bank, and act as a unit. If
only one socket is filled, the bank will not operate.

In Sleep / Suspend mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.

SRAM (Static RAM), unlike DRAM, does not need to be refreshed in order to
prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive.

In Standby mode, the video and fixed disk drive shut down; all other devices operate
normally .

UltraDMA 33 / 66 / 100 is a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also
called UltraATA. Without UltraDMA your system cannot take advantage of the higher
data transmission rates of the new UltraATA hard drives.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a versatile port type that can function as a serial,
parallel, mouse, keyboard, or joystick port. It is fast enough to support video transfer,
and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices.

VGA (Video Graphics Array) is the PC video display standard.

V-SYNC controls the vertical properties of the monitor.

ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) sockets make it possible to insert CPUs without damaging

the sensitive pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and the metal
lever pulled down. This shifts the processor over and down, guiding it into place on the
board.

GLOSSARY

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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 conditions:

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 equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:

· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

· Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that of the receiver.

· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for help.

Notice for Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in
the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. (Cet
appareil est conforme aux normes de Classe B d’ interference radio tel que spécifié par
le Ministére Canadien des Communications dans les réglements d’interférence radio.)

Notice for Europe (CE Mark)

This product is in conformity with the Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
(EMC).

CAUTION: Lithium Batteries included with this board. Danger of explosion if battery
is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to manufacturer instructions and
your local county regulations.

Note: The joystick port (optional) maximum output rating is 9 amperes at 5 volts.

Document # D1419-101

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