Tyan Computer Computer Hardware S1854 User Manual

Tyan S1854  
Trinity 400  
Motherboard User’s Manual  
Revision 2.00  
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.  
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manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the  
following.  
Award is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.  
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.  
INTEL, Pentium II/ III, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
S1854 Trinity 400 are trademarks of TYAN Computer 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.  
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4. System Resources......................................................................................63  
Beep Codes..................................................................................... 63  
Troubleshooting System Problems..............................................64  
Displayed Error Messages.............................................................64  
Appendix -1 Glossary.....................................................................................67  
Appendix -2 Retention module Installaion.................................................74  
Compliance Information...............................................................................79  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
Introduction  
Overview  
The S1854 Trinity 400 is a quality, high performance motherboard designed for  
Socket 370 Intel Celeron and Slot 1 Intel PII/ PIII microprocessors. The Trinity  
400 utilizes the VIAVT82C694X withAward BIOS for S1854 & S1854-A  
models. S1854 can support Celeron/ PII/ PIII CPU speeds of 300MHz through  
750MHz, and host bus speeds of 66MHz to 133MHz, the VIA chipset’s bus  
speed is Auto-Determined by the CPU. The S1854 motherboard, with built-in  
4x AGP slot, provides high performance capabilities that are ideal for a wide  
range of demanding applications such as CAD, CAM, CAE, desktop publish-  
ing, 3D animation, 3D Games and video production.  
This system board in an ATX form factor offers far more features and  
expandability than Micro ATX models. Some of the features included are  
onboard dual channel PCI PIO, Bus Master IDE and UltraDMA/66, onboard  
floppy controller, and onboard high speed I/O.  
Flexibility and expandability have been designed into the Trinity 400. With I/O  
and drive controller support built onboard, the one AGP slot, six PCI, a total of  
seven usable are free for numerous add-on expansion cards.  
There you can find information on all of TYAN’s products along with FAQs,  
distributors list, and drivers.  
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Icons  
In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have  
added several icons to our format.  
This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding the  
setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often appears next  
to information that may keep you from damaging your board or  
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important!  
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.  
Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions for  
3.  
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  
procedure  
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  
warning  
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.  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
Hardware Specifications/Features  
Processor Information  
Chipset Information  
One Socket 370 CPU connector  
One Slot 1 CPU connector  
•66/ 100 / 133MHz bus support (auto-deter  
mined by CPU)  
•Celeron 300 to 533MHz  
•Pentium II and Pentium III up to 750MHz  
•VIA Apollo Pro 133:VT82C694X+VT82C596B  
•Winbond ‘977 EF Super I/O chipset  
Voltage and Power  
Information  
ATX power supply connector  
•+12V power source for DC fan onboard  
•3.3V DRAM support  
MainMemory  
•Up to 768MB onboard (1.5GB not verified at  
time of print, please see website for details.)  
•Three 168-pin DIMM sockets  
•Supports 100MHz & 133 MHz SDRAM with  
SPD  
•Supports VCM Memory  
Expansion Slots  
•One 4x 32-bit AGP slot  
•Six 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots  
•One 16-bit ISA slot (shared w/ one PCI)  
•Total seven usable slots  
Physical Dimensions  
BIOS Information  
ATX design  
•12 inches x 8.35 inches  
•S1854 requires compatible I/O shield  
Award Plug and Play flash BIOS  
•Deep Green, Energy Star,ACPI, Year 2000,  
•Soft power-down, multiple boot options  
•Win95/Win98/NT4/Win2000 ready, DMI 2.0  
compliant  
•PCI 2.2, APM 1.1 compliant (All PCI slots  
have a 3.3V standby)  
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Disk Drive & System I/O  
•Two PCI bus mastering EIDE channels  
•Supports EIDE CD-ROMs  
•PIO Mode 3 & 4 (up to 17MB/sec DTR)  
•UltraDMA/66 bus mastering mode (up to  
66MB/sec DTR)  
•Support for two floppy drives (up to 1.44MB)  
•Two serial ports (16550 UARTs)  
•One ECP/EPP parallel port  
•One IR (InfraRed) I/O interface port header  
•Two USB rev 1.2 (universal serial bus)  
connectors  
•One PS/2 mouse port  
•One PS/2 keyboard port  
Creative Labs ES 1373 PCI  
Audio (S1854A only)  
•AC97 Codec  
•Uses a single, shared IRQ  
•High performance PCI bus master  
•Spatial enhanced 3D sound (SWS)  
•Wavetable synthesis built in  
•Joystick, Audio in, Speaker, Microphone  
connectors  
Software Specifications  
OS  
•Operates with MS-DOS ver 6.22, Windows 98  
& Win98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Novell 5.0  
Windows 2000(RC3) pending, SCO Unix 5.01  
Linux 6.0  
Please refer to web for OS updates  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
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). Please refer to your dealer for specific warranty  
coverage details.  
Help resources:  
1. See FAQ and beep codes sections of this manual.  
2. See Tyan web site for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, etc.  
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. You can obtain service by calling  
the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The  
RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping  
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the  
manufacturer. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you.  
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Chapter 2  
Board Installation  
Board Installation  
Unpacking  
The motherboard package should contain the following:  
(1) S1854 mainboard  
(1) 40-pin IDE and 34-pin floppy cable pack  
(1) 80-pinATA-66 IDE cable  
(1) S1854 User’s Manual  
(1) Driver CD  
(1) URM Retention Module (URM is shipped mounted on the motherboard)  
Installation  
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of  
the S1854 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 mother-  
board:  
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard  
from the antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer  
and then touch any metal part on the computer case. (Or wear a  
grounded wrist strap.)  
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of  
the board.  
(3) Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,  
and leads.  
(4) Avoid touching pins of memory modules and chips.  
(5) Place motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the  
antistatic bag.  
Having reviewed the precautions above, the next step is to take the mother-  
board 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.  
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DO NOTAPPLYPOWERTOTHE BOARD IFITHAS BEEN DAMAGED!  
important!  
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 dis-  
charge damage, unlike physical damage, causes the device to fail over time.  
Installation Steps  
1.  
2.  
3.  
1. Set Jumpers  
2. Mount Motherboard in Chassis  
3. Install Memory  
procedure  
4. Install CPU & Cooling Fan  
5. Connect IDE and Floppy Drives  
6. Connect Power Supply  
7. Install Add-on Cards  
8. Connect PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices  
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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 theFigure 2-1 for examples of  
“on” and “off” pins and jumpers.  
Jumpers and pins are connected by slipping the 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.  
3 (or more) pin jumpers  
2 pin jumpers  
off on  
1-2  
2-3  
open  
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Figure 2-1  
Figure 2-2  
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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Figure 2-3 : Map of Motherboard Jumpers  
Mouse  
PGA370  
1
USB0  
Socket 370  
VIA  
CPU  
VT82C694X  
1
1
FAN4  
1
Creative  
ES1373  
AGP port  
1
1 1  
J23  
J16  
(CD)  
J22  
(Video)  
PCI slot 1  
J7  
J21  
CON3 (WOL)  
1
1
PCI slot 2  
PCI slot 3  
PCI slot 4  
1
CON2 (WOR)  
1
VIA  
VT82C596B  
FAN3  
D31  
Int. SPKR  
1
PCI slot 5  
PCI slot 6  
ISA slot  
Flash BIOS  
J12  
SPKR  
3 volt  
lithium  
battery  
JP20(reserved)  
JP2  
1
The tiny “1”s next to jumpers of 3 pins or more indicate the position of pin 1  
for that jumper.  
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Figure 2-4 : Map of S1854 Features  
PS/2 Mouse &  
Keyboard  
3 DIMM slots  
ports  
Socket 370 for Slot 1 Type for  
Celeron CPU  
Pentium II/III  
CPU  
Fuse 1, 2  
1 ISA slot  
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Important!  
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important!  
Pleae note: In some versions of the S1854 board, there is an extra jumper  
setting (JP21) for CPU SELECTION.  
CPU  
JP21  
Slot 1  
Close  
PPGA-370 Open  
If you are using a Slot 1 Type CPU, please close the jumper, if your CPU is a  
socket please leave the jumper open.  
JP21(CPU Select)  
Warning: If JP21 is set to the incorrect CPU type, there will be no video display  
at Post. Please correct the jumper setting and reboot the system.  
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Chapter 2  
Board Installation  
1. Setting Jumpers  
1-A. CPU Speed Settings (Jumpers JP10, JP11, JP12, JP13)  
There are two steps to set the CPU speed. First, set the clock multiplier with  
jumpers JP10 -13 according to the specification of your CPU using the chart  
below. After the system is ready to boot the BUS Speed is auto-detected.  
Presently all Celeron CPUs use a 66MHz bus speed. (Tyan does not recom-  
mend operating CPUs, memory, or PCI Bus at higher than rated speed. Tyan  
takes no responsibility for any problems related to overclocking any bus or  
component on the system board.)  
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u l ti p l i e r  
B u s S p e e d  
(s e t in  
B IO S )  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
C P U s p e e d  
J P 1 0  
J P 1 1  
J P 1 2  
J P 1 3  
(s e t J m p rs  
o n b o a rd )  
3 5 0  
4 6 6  
4 0 0  
5 3 3  
3 0 0  
4 5 0  
6 0 0  
3 3 3  
5 0 0  
6 6 7  
3 6 6  
5 5 0  
7 3 3  
4 0 0  
6 0 0  
8 0 0  
4 3 3  
6 5 0  
8 0 0  
4 6 6  
7 0 0  
9 3 3  
5 0 0  
7 5 0  
9 9 7  
5 2 8  
8 0 0  
1 0 6 4  
3 . 5  
4
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
4 . 5  
5
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O N  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
5 . 5  
6
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
6 . 5  
7
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
7 . 5  
8
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
JP10, JP11,  
JP12, JP13  
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1-B. Panel Connector Settings (Jumper J16)  
LED +  
LED -  
1
3
2 LED Green  
4 LED Yellow  
Ground  
Reset  
5
7
6 Power On/Off  
8 Ground  
Power LED:  
For 2-pin: bicolor/single  
color - Use pins 2-4  
For 3-pin: Use jumper D31.  
VCC  
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10 NC.  
IRRX  
11 12 Power +5V  
Ground  
IRTX  
13 14 N.C  
15 16 N.C  
17 18 N.C  
RESV  
J16  
Top  
2
1
4
3
6
5
8
7
10  
9
12  
11  
14  
13  
16  
15  
18  
17  
Bottom  
1-C. Speaker Connector (Jumper J12)  
The speaker should be connected to pins 1-4 of jumper J12. As default,  
pins 3-4 of jumper J12 are connected to the internal buzzer.  
1-D. Wake-On LAN (CON3)  
1-E. Wake-On Ring (CON2)  
1-F. Clear CMOS and Reset Password (Jumper JP2)  
Default Reset  
1-2  
2-3  
JP2  
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, UNPLUG POWER CONNECTOR  
2. Set jumper JP2 to pins 2 and 3  
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impor-  
tant!  
3. Wait for 2 seconds, then return jumper JP2 to pins 1 and 2.  
4. Power on the system again.  
By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS  
to the BIOS defaults.  
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1-G Soft Power Connector  
The Soft Power Connector is part of jumper block J16. The Trinity 400 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.  
1-H Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation  
The Reset switch on your case’s display panel provides you with the Hard-  
ware Reset function, which is the same as power on/off. The system will do a  
cold start after the Reset button is pushed. (J16 pin 7 & 8)  
1-I Creative Labs Audio Connectors (optional)  
There are four black 4-pin  
connectors onboard which are  
used for various peripherals’  
audio signals. The digital signal  
that comes in through these  
connectors is directed through  
the Creative Labs ES1373 PCI  
sound chip, and the digital signal  
J16  
CON3  
is turned into an audio signal  
which goes out through the  
speaker. The TDA connector  
(J21) is for modem audio; the  
VIDEO connector is (J22); the CD  
connector (J23) is for CD-ROMs.  
(WOL)  
CON2  
(WOR)  
J12 (Speaker)  
JP2(Clr CMOS)  
1-J Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector  
The J7 connector is an intrusion alarm, that can be connected to the system  
chassis. When active (J7 is connected to the chassis), this alarm will alert the  
system administrator anytime someone opens the system’s case.  
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1-K Power LED Connector  
Jumper D31 is a three pin power LED header that can be used if you have a 3  
pin Power LED. Otherwise refer to panel connector J16 for 2 pin LEDs. 3 pin  
LED’s can still be used on J16 where pin 13 would be for the Ground pin.  
CMOS RTC  
The Real Time Clock (RTC) circuit, which provides the date and time for the  
system is integrated into the Via Apollo Pro Plus 133AAGPset. 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).  
Flash EEPROM  
The Trinity 400 uses flash memory to store BIOS firmware. It can be updated as  
new versions of the BIOS become available. You can upgrade your BIOS easily  
using the flash utility (see page 60).  
2. Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis  
Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper installa-  
tion guidelines. TYAN recommends that you use only one screw to hold down  
the motherboard. The rest of the mounting holes should be used for the plastic  
standoffs. If your case does not have a hole for a standoff, simply cut off the  
bottom of the plastic standoff so that the flat portion rests on the metal. The  
adapter cards and the screws holding them down will keep your board flat. The  
fastening screw should not short any of the traces on the motherboard. Make  
certain that you do not overtighten the screw, as it will damage the mother-  
board 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.  
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important!  
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3. Installing Memory  
Since TYAN boards are manufactured with performance in mind, you should  
use add-in components that match. It is highly recommended that the memory  
DIMMs are installed prior to connecting the power supply. 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 getting the best system available. To make installation easy and  
trouble free, get high quality parts. Some brands we recommend are Advantage  
Memory, Corsair Microsystems, Millenium, Kingston Memory, QesTec  
Incorporated, Unigen, Micron Technology, and Crucial Technology. These  
DIMMs have proven to be very stable on our boards and perform extremely  
well.  
warning  
This motherboard operates on a 3.3 volt standby for the DIMM banks .  
Because of this, you need to UNPLUG the AC power cord before installing  
your DIMM memory modules. Otherwise, the motherboard may automatically  
power up when the memory is inserted into the slot.  
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Figure 2-5*  
*Note: The image above is used to illustrate a concept and may not represent the actual  
image of your motherboard.  
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 2-5  
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 2-6 on the next page).  
To remove your DIMM, simply pull the clips back, and pull up on the module.  
Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid  
static damage.  
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Figure 2-6*  
*Note: The image above is used to illustrate a concept and may not represent the actual  
image of your motherboard.  
The Trinity 400 uses a 64-bit data path from memory to CPU and can accommo-  
date up to 768MB 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 2-7 below). All installed memory will be automatically detected,  
so there is no need to set any jumpers.  
RFU  
Unbuffered  
168-pin DIMM  
Buffered  
Figure 2-7  
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Some details of memory installation:  
At least one unbuffered DIMM must be installed for the system to POST.  
The mainboard supports 32MB, 64MB, 128MB and 256MB SDRAM.  
PC-100 DIMM is required if CPU bus speed is at 100MHz  
The table below shows some of the possible memory configurations. Not all  
possible configurations are listed.  
DIMM Bank 1  
8MBx1  
DIMM Bank 2  
0
DIMM Bank 3  
0
Total  
8MB  
8MBx1  
8MBx1  
0
16MB  
24MB  
32MB  
40MB  
48MB  
64MB  
80MB  
96MB  
128MB  
160MB  
192MB  
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384MB  
512MB  
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1.5GB*  
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4. Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan  
Socket 370 type Celeron processors (300 through 533MHz) and Slot 1 type Pentium  
II/III can be used on the Trinity 400. Please refer to page 15 for the correct CPU  
jumper settings for your CPU. Remember:  
The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and it can easily be damaged  
by static electricity. Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers. You  
should be able to insert the CPU into the socket with virtually zero force.  
Do not press down hard on the CPU as you will bend or break pins.  
Installing Socket 370 Type CPUs  
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.  
Note: If two CPUs  
are installed  
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important!  
simultaneously,  
there is a tremen-  
dous risk of  
shorting out both  
CPUs and the  
motherboard. DO  
NOT install 2CPUs  
at the same time!  
Figure 2-8  
Push down lightly on the CPU, and lower the arm on the ZIF socket to secure  
the CPU. (Figure 2-8) A squeaking noise is normal as the arm lowers. Never  
force a CPU into a socket. Forcing a CPU to seat will bend the pins on the CPU  
and possibly damage the motherboard. Check with your vendor or manufac-  
turer for proper voltage selection.After the CPU is securely seated, install the  
appropriate cooling device. Tyan strongly recommends a heatsink/fan combi-  
nation. Consult with your case manufacturer for other cooling options.  
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Installing Slot1 Type CPUs  
Currently, two types of cooling mechanisms are produced for Pentium II proces-  
sors: active (figure 2-9a) and passive (figure 2-9b). These two types of cooling  
methods essentially perform the same function. The active cooler is equipped  
with a cooling fan and heat sink, while the passive cooler is simply a larger heat  
sink with no fan. The type of cooler used has no effect on performance, and both  
types can be installed in the CPU slot on the Trinity 400 board.  
Figure 2-9b  
Figure 2-9a  
*Installing CPU Retention Modules*  
Note: Tyan provides a variety of retention modules. For detailed installation  
procedures of your module, please refertoAppendix 2 located at the back of  
the manual.  
Figure 2-10 below shows a side view of a retention brace securing both sides of  
the SECC2 CPU. When both sides are properly positioned, press both braces  
against the sides of the CPU and carefully lift them over the CPU slot on the  
motherboard. When lowering the brace and CPU, be sure to line up the key  
notch on the brace with the key pin on the slot located on the motherboard.  
Figure 2-10  
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Figure 2-11  
Line up the retention brace with the holes provided on the motherboard. At  
the same time, make sure the CPU is lined up with the CPU slot. Lower the  
CPU onto the motherboard. The mountings on the retention brace should fit  
through the holes of the motherboard and the CPU should fit into the slot.  
(See Figure 2-11). Secure the retention brace. The end result should look like  
Figure 2-12.  
secure module here  
Figure 2-12  
Note: The retention module shown above may not represent the one  
provided with your motherboard.  
If you have an active cooler, you will also need to connect the CPU’s cooling  
fan cable to the cooling fan power connector on the board. 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 2-13 on the following page.  
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Figure 2-13  
Removing CPU  
When removing the CPU, pull lightly on the pegs sucuring the retention brace  
and remove the CPU and retention brace at once. This may require careful firm  
tugs to pull the CPU out of its slot.  
5. Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives  
The colored stripe on a ribbon cable should face toward the battery on the  
motherboard. Make sure that Pin 1 (denoted by a red 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 2-14 on the  
next page shows the IDE cable properly connected to the motherboard.  
Contact your hard disk drive manufacturer or documentation for more informa-  
tion.  
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Pin 1  
Figure 2-14  
*Note: The image above is used to illustrate a concept and may not represent the actual  
image of your 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 onbootup: usually means the cable is on back  
wards.  
Hard drive lights are constantly on: 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.  
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 2-15 on the following page). Most of the  
current floppy drives on the market require that the colored stripe be posi-  
tioned 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.  
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Figure 2-15  
Drive A: is usually attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it. Drive B:  
is usually connected to the middle of the cable. Refer to your installation  
instructions or call your dealer if you are unsure about attaching floppy drives.  
Refer to Figure 2-15 for a detailed anatomy of the floppy cable. Remember, you  
can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time.  
The color stripe on the cable should face toward the top of your chassis, or  
toward the battery on the motherboard. Please refer to your documentation for  
proper installation.  
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed floppies are:  
Floppy drives are not detected: usually caused by faulty cables,  
backward cables, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another single  
floppy drive to verify the problem or try another cable. Also, check to  
see if the onboard floppy is enabled in the BIOS.  
Floppy Drive Fail message at bootup: the cable, floppy, or  
motherboard may be faulty. Try another cable or floppy drive to  
verify.  
Light on the floppy is on constantly: a dead giveaway 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:  
NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesn’t fit, look at the  
socket on the computer to make sure there are no wires or  
other obstructions to the slot.  
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NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot or a PCI card in an ISA  
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. 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  
warning  
NOTE: This motherboard operates on a 3.3 volt 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.  
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, Serial & Parallel Devices  
This board includes ports for USB, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard devices.  
Note that, for this board, the PS/2 mouse port is the upper PS/2 port, and the  
PS/2 keyboard port is the lower PS/2 port. The PS/2 connectors are probably  
quite familiar to you. The USB connectors, however, may be foreign. The USB  
(Universal Serial Bus) is a versatile port. This one port type 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. Figures 2-16 and 2-17 on the following page shows the USB ports on  
the left and PS/2 ports on the right (respectively).  
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Mouse  
Keyboard  
Figure 2-16  
Figure 2-17  
Connecting Com and Printer Ports  
Figure 2-18  
warning  
Warning: When plugging in your keyboard and mouse, or when plugging  
anything into a serial or Com port, make sure that the power is off. Connecting  
these devices and ports while the power is on is called “hot plugging,” and may  
damage your system.Figure 2-18 above shows the ATX double row connectors  
on this board. The Com and Printer ports, as well as the other ports, are labeled.  
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8. Connecting the Power Supply  
Tyan recommends using an ATX power supply that conforms to industry  
standard revision 2.01. The Trinity 400 motherboard comes equipped with one  
onboard power connector. Figure 2-16 below shows an ATX power connec-  
tor. When plugging in the power connector, make sure that the plastic clip on  
the power connector is aligned with the plastic tab on the onboard connector  
(see Figure 2-17 below). Make certain that you do not miss any  
pins because if you do, you will void your warranty and cause damage to  
yourself or your motherboard when you turn the system on. After connecting  
the power, make sure the connector is seated firmly into its socket so it will not  
become loose or fall off when the computer is jostled or moved.  
Figure 2-16  
You are done!  
Figure 2-17  
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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BIOS Configuration  
Introduction to Setup  
The BIOS section of the manual is subjected 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, although they may not be exactly  
the same as that displayed on your screen.  
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important!  
This manual describes the Award BIOS Setup program. The Setup program lets  
you modify basic system 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 Award BIOS has been customized by adding important, but nonstandard,  
features such as virus and password protection, power management, 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 Setup.  
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Starting Setup  
The Award 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 (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.). The BIOS  
launches the operating system and hands control of system operations to it.  
During POST, you can start the Setup program in one of two ways:  
1. By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or  
2. By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at  
the bottom of the screen during POST:  
TOENTERSETUPBEFOREBOOTPRESSDELKEY  
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter  
Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing  
the RESET button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously  
pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the  
correct time and the system does not boot, an error message appears and you  
are again asked to  
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP  
Setup Keys  
The table on the following page shows how to navigate in Setup using the  
keyboard.  
Getting Help  
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to  
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help  
Window press <Esc> or the F1 key again.  
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Key  
Function  
Up arrow Move to previous item.  
Down arrow Move to next item.  
Left arrow Move to iten on the left hand.  
Right arrow Move to item on the right hand.  
Main Menu: Quit and do not save changes into  
Esc key  
CMOS RAM. Status Page Setup Menu: Exit  
current page and return to Main Menu.  
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes.  
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes.  
+ key  
- key  
Increase the numeric value or make changes.  
Decrease the numeric value or make changes.  
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and  
Option Page Setup Menu.  
F1 key  
F2 key  
Shift-F2  
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select  
color forward, Shift-F2 to select color backwards.  
F3 key  
F4 key  
Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu.  
Reserved.  
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS,  
only for Option Page Setup Menu.  
F5 key  
F6 key  
Load the default CMOS RAM value from BIOS  
default table, only for Option Page Setup Menu.  
F7 key  
F8 key  
F9 key  
F10 key  
Load the default.  
Reserved.  
Reserved.  
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu.  
In Case of Problems  
If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your  
computer is no longer able to boot, restart by either using the ON/OFF  
switch, the RESET button or by pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> at the  
same time, or clear the CMOS (see page 17 for details)  
The best advice is to alter only settings that you thoroughly understand. In  
particular, do not change settings in the Chipset screen without a good reason.  
The Chipset defaults have been carefully chosen by Award Software or your  
system manufacturer for the best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly  
small change to the Chipset setup may causing the system to become un-  
stable.  
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Setup Variations  
Not all systems have the same Setup. While the basic look and function of the  
Setup program remains the same for all systems, the appearance of your Setup  
screens may differ from the screens shown here. Each system design and  
chipset combination require custom configurations. In addition, the final  
appearance of the Setup program depends on your system designer. Your  
system designer can decide that certain items should not be available for user  
configuration and remove them from the Setup program.  
Main Setup Menu  
When you enter the AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, a Main Menu, similar to  
the one shown below, appears on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to  
select from several Setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to  
select among the items and press enter to accept and enter the sub-menu.  
A brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the  
screen. Following is a brief summary of each Setup category.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
CMOS SETUP UTILITY  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP  
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION  
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
USER PASSWORD  
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
Esc : Quit  
F10 : Save & Exit Setup  
↑ ↓ → ←  
: Select Item  
(Shift)F2 : Change Color  
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Standard CMOS Setup  
Options in the original PCAT-compatible BIOS.  
BIOS Features Setup  
Award Software enhanced BIOS options.  
Chipset Features Setup  
Options specific to your system chipset.  
Power Management Setup  
Advanced Power Management (APM) options.  
PnP/PCI Configuration  
Plug and Play standard and PCI Local Bus configuration options.  
Integrated Peripherals  
I/O subsystems that depend on the integrated peripherals controller in your  
system.  
Supervisor/User Password  
Change, set, or disable a password. In BIOS versions that allow separate user  
and supervisor passwords, only the supervisor password permits access to  
Setup. The user password generally allows only power-on access.  
IDE HDD Auto Detection  
Automatically detect and configure IDE hard disk parameters.  
Load BIOS Defaults  
BIOS defaults are factory settings for the most stable, minimal-performance  
system operations.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Setup defaults are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save settings in nonvolatile CMOS RAM and exit Setup.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all changes and exit Setup.  
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Standard CMOS Setup  
In the Standard CMOS menu you can set the system clock and calendar, record  
disk drive parameters and the video subsystem type, and select the type of  
errors that stop the BIOS POST.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Jul 10 1998  
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 10 : 7 : 7  
HARD DISKS  
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE  
Primary Master : Auto 0  
Primary Slave : Auto 0  
Secondary Master: Auto 0  
Secondary Slave : Auto 0  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 AUTO  
0 AUTO  
0 AUTO  
0 AUTO  
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.  
Base Memory:  
640K  
Extended Memory:130048K  
Other Memory: 384K  
Video  
: EGA/VGA  
Halt On : All But Keyboard  
Total Memory:131072K  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
ESC : Quit  
F1 : Help  
↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item  
(Shift)F2 : Change Color  
Date  
The BIOS determines the day of the week from the other date information. This  
field is for information only. Press the arrow keys to move to the desired field  
(date, month, year). Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or  
type the desired value into the field.  
Time  
The time format is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m.  
is 13:00:00. Press the arrow keys to move to the desired field. Press the PgUp or  
PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.  
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HARD DISKS  
The BIOS supports up to four IDE drives. This section does not show  
information about other IDE devices, such as a CD-ROM drive, or about other  
hard drive types, such as SCSI drives. Note: We recommend that you select  
type auto for all drives.  
The BIOS can automatically detect the specifications and optimal operating  
mode of almost all IDE hard drives. When you select type auto for a hard  
drive, the BIOS detects its specifications during POST, every time the system  
boots. If you do not want to select drive type auto, other methods of selecting  
the drive type are available:  
1. Match the specifications of your installed IDE hard drive(s) with the  
preprogrammed values for drive types 1 through 45.  
2. Select User and enter values into each drive parameter field.  
3. Use the IDE HDD Auto Dectection function in Setup.  
Here is a brief explanation of drive specifications:  
Type: The BIOS contains a table of pre-defined drive types. Each defined drive  
type has a specified number of cylinders, number of heads, write  
precompensation factor, landing zone, and number of sectors. Drives whose  
specifications do not accommodate any pre-defined type are classified as type  
user.  
Size: Disk drive capacity (approximate). Note that this size is usually slightly  
greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program.  
Cyls: Number of cylinders  
Head: Number of heads  
Precomp: Write precompensation cylinder  
Landz: Landing zone  
Sector: Number of sectors  
Mode: Auto, Normal, large, or LBA  
Auto: The BIOS automatically determines the optimal mode.  
Normal: Maximum number of cylinders, heads, and sectors  
supported are 1024, 16, and 63.  
Large: For drives that do not support LBA and have more than 1024  
cylinders.  
LBA (Logical Block Addressing): During drive accesses, the IDE  
controller transforms the data address described by sector, head, and  
cylinder number into a physical block address, significantly  
improving data transfer rates. For drives with greater than 1024  
cylinders.  
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Drive A  
Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed in the  
computer.  
None  
No diskette drive installed  
360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity  
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity  
720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity  
1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity  
2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity  
Video  
Select the type of primary video subsystem in your computer. The BIOS  
usually detects the correct video type automatically. The BIOS supports a  
secondary video subsystem, but you do not select it in Setup.  
Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For  
EGA/VGA  
EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.  
CGA 40  
CGA 80  
Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode.  
Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode.  
Monochrome adpater, includes high resolution monochrome  
adapters.  
MONO  
Halt On  
During the power-on self-test (POST), the computer stops if the BIOS detects a  
hardware error. You can tell the BIOS to ignore certain errors during POST and  
continue the boot-up process. These are the selections:  
No errors  
All errors  
POST does not stop for any errors.  
If the BIOS detects any non-fatal error, POST stops and  
prompts you to take corrective action.  
POST does not stop for a keyboard error, but stops for all  
other errors.  
All, But Keyboard  
All, But Diskette  
All, But Disk/Key  
POST does not stop for diskette drive errors, but stops for  
all other errors.  
POST does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but stops  
for all other errors.  
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Memory  
You cannot change any values in the Memory fields; they are only for your  
information. The fields show the total installed random access memory (RAM)  
and amounts allocated to base memory, extended memory, and other (high)  
memory. RAM is counted in kilobytes (KB: approximately one thousand bytes)  
and megabytes (MB: approximately one million bytes).  
RAM is the computer’s working memory, where the computer stores programs  
and data currently being used, so they are accessible to the CPU. Modern  
personal computers may contain up to 64 MB, 128 MB, or more.  
Base Memory: Typically 640 KB.Also called conventional memory.  
The DOS operating system and conventional applications use this  
area.  
Extended Memory: Above the 1-MB boundary. Early IBM personal  
computers could not use memory above 1 MB, but current PCs and  
their software can use extended memory.  
Other Memory: Between 640 KB and 1 MB; often called high  
memory. DOS may load terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs,  
such as device drivers, in this area, 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.  
BIOS Features Setup  
The screen (shown on the following page) contains industry-standard options  
additional to the core PC AT BIOS. This section describes all fields offered by  
Award Software in this screen. The example screen below may vary from the  
one in your Setup program. Your system board designer may omit or modify  
some fields.  
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BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Virus Warning  
CPU Internal Cache  
External Cache  
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking  
Quick Power On Self Test  
Boot Sequence  
: Disabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: A, C, SCSI  
: Disabled  
: Enabled  
: On  
Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled  
CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled  
D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled  
D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled  
D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled  
DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled  
Swap floppy Drive  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Gate A20 Option  
: Disabled  
: Fast  
Typematic Rate Setting  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
Security Option  
: Disabled  
: 6  
: 250  
: Setup  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB  
Report No FDD For WIN 95  
: Disabled  
: Non-OS2  
: Yes  
ESC : Quit  
F1 : Help  
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color  
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults  
↑↓ →← : Select Item  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
F7 : Load Setup Defaults  
BIOS Feature Setup - Default Settings Chart  
Setting Option  
Virus Warning  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
A,C, SCSI  
Disabled  
Enabled  
On  
CPU Internal Cache  
External Cache  
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled  
Quick Pow er On Self Test  
Boot Sequence  
Enabled  
A,C, SCSI  
Disabled  
Enabled  
On  
Sw ap Floppy Drive  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Gate A20 Option  
Disabled  
Normal  
Disabled  
6
Enabled  
Fast  
Typematic Rate Setting  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
Security Option  
Disabled  
6
250  
250  
Setup  
Setup  
PCI / VGA Palette Snoop  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Non-OS2  
Yes  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2  
Report No FDD f or WIin95  
Video BIOS Shadow  
No  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow  
CC000-CFFFF Shadow  
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Setting Option  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
D000-D3FFF Shadow  
D4000-D7FFF Shadow  
D8000-DBFFF Shadow  
DC000-DFFFF Shadow  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Virus Warning  
When enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically, a  
virus) attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk  
drive. You should then run an anti-virus program. Keep in mind that this  
feature protects only the boot sector, not the entire hard drive. Note: Many  
disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can trigger the  
virus warning message. If you plan to run such a program, we recommend that  
you first disable the virus warning.  
CPU Internal Cache/External Cache  
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional  
DRAM (system memory). CPUs from 486-type on up contain internal cache  
memory, and most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache  
memory. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data  
from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU.  
The External Cache field may not appear if your system does not have external  
cache memory.  
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking  
Enables Error Checking and correction (ECC) on the L2 cache onboard the  
CPU.  
Quick Power On Self Test  
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the power-on self-  
test (POST). A quick POST skips certain steps. We recommend that you  
normally disable quick POST. Better to find a problem during POST than lose  
data during your work.  
Boot Sequence  
The original IBM PCs loaded the operating system from drive A (floppy disk),  
so IBM PC-compatible systems are designed to search for an operating system  
first on drive A, and then on drive C (hard disk). However, modern computers  
usually load the operating system from the hard drive, and may even load it  
from a CD-ROM drive. The BIOS now offers a large number of boot devices  
and boot sequence options.  
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SwapFloppyDrive  
This option allows you to swap the floppy drives if more than one is installed.  
It allows you to switch the A: and B: to make B: become A: .  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
Toggle between On or Off to control the state of the NumLock key when the  
system boots. When toggled On, the numeric keypad generates numbers  
instead of controlling cursor operations.  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Enables multi-sector transfers from the IDE drive in PIO mode.  
Gate A20 Option  
Gate A20 refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB  
(extended memory). When set to Fast, the system chipset controls Gate A20.  
When set to Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20.  
Setting Gate A20 to Fast improves system speed, particularly with OS/2 and  
Windows.  
Memory Parity/ECC Check  
Select Enabled or Disabled. If Enabled, allows memory checking when the  
BIOS detects the presence of ECC or Parity DRAM.  
Typematic Rate Setting  
When Disabled, the following two items (Typematic Rate and Typematic  
Delay) are irrelevant. Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard  
controller in your system. When Enabled, you can select a typematic rate and  
typematic delay.  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic rate  
(the rate at which character repeats when you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10,12,  
15, 20, 24 or 30 characters per second.  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic delay  
(the delay before key strokes begin to repeat) of 250, 500, 750 or 1000 millisec-  
onds.  
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Security Option  
If you have set a password, select whether the password is required every time  
the System boots, or only when you enter Setup.  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
Your BIOS Setup many not contain this field. If the field is present, leave at  
Disabled.  
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB  
Select OS2 only if you are running OS/2 operating system with greater than 64  
MB of RAM on your system.  
Report No FDD for Win95  
If the BIOS is set to report no FDD under Windows 95 there will be an error  
message suggesting that a Floppy drive has not been installed. By leaving  
this setting off disables the warning.  
Video BIOS Shadow  
Software that resides in a read-only memory (ROM) chip on a device is called  
firmware. The EliteBIOS permits shadowing of firmware such as the system  
BIOS, video BIOS, and similar operating instructions that come with some  
expansion peripherals, such as, for example, a SCSI adaptor.  
Shadowing copies firmware from ROM into system RAM, where the CPU can  
read it through the 16-bit or 32-bit DRAM bus. Firmware not shadowed must  
be read by the system through the 8-bit X-bus. Shadowing improves the  
performance of the system BIOS and similar ROM firmware for expansion  
peripherals, but it also reduces the amount of high memory (640 KB to 1 MB)  
available for loading device drivers, etc.  
Enable shadowing into each section of memory separately. Many system  
designers hardwire shadowing of the system BIOS and eliminate a System  
BIOS Shadow option.  
Video BIOS shadows into memory area C0000-C7FFF. The remaining areas  
shown on the BIOS Features Setup screen may be occupied by other expan-  
sion card firmware. If an expansion peripheral in your system contains ROM-  
based firmware, you need to know the address range the ROM occupies to  
shadow it into the correct area of RAM.  
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Chipset Features Setup  
This section describes features of the VIA Appollo Pro Plus 133A chipset.  
Advanced Options  
The parameters in this screen are for system designers, service personnel, and  
technically competent users only. Do not reset these values unless you  
understand the consequences of your changes. Note: This chapter describes  
all fields offered by Award Software in this screen. Your system board designer  
may omit or modify some fields.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing  
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing  
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing  
SDRAM Cycle Length  
DRAM Clock  
: SDRAM 10ns  
: SDRAM 10ns  
: SDRAM 10ns  
: 3  
: HCLK -33M  
: Disabled  
: Enabled  
: Disabled  
: 1 Level  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: 64M  
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk : Enabled  
CPU Clock/Spread Spectrum: Default  
Memory Hole  
P2C/C2P Concurrency  
Fast R-W Turnaround  
CPU IOQ Size  
System BIOS Cacheable  
Video RAM Cacheable  
AGP Aperture Size  
AGP Driving Control  
AGP Driving Value  
AGP-4x Mode  
: Manual  
: EC  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
ESC :Quit  
F1 : Help  
↑↓ →← : Select Item  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
OnChip USB  
USB Keyboard Support  
: Disabled  
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color  
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults  
F7 : Load Setup Defaults  
Bank 0/1, 2/3, 4/5 DRAM Timing  
The system board designer must select the proper value for these fields,  
according to the specifications of the installed DRAM chips. Turbo mode  
reduces CAS access time by 1 clock tick.  
SDRAM Cycle Length  
This field sets the CAS latency timing.  
DRAM Clock  
Allows you to set the memory clock speed to either 66MHz or equal to the  
CPU clock speed, depending on your memory speed.  
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Chipset Features Setup - Default Settings Chart  
Setting Option  
BIOS Default  
SDRAM 10ns  
SDRAM 10ns  
SDRAM 10ns  
3
Setup Default  
SDRAM 10ns  
SDRAM 10ns  
SDRAM 10ns  
3
Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing  
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing  
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing  
SDRAM Cycle Length  
DRAM Clock  
Host CLK 33M  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
1 Level  
Host CLK-33M  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
1 Level  
Memory Hole  
P2C/C2P Concurrency  
Fast R-W Turn Around  
CPU IOQ Size  
System BIOS Cacheable  
Video RAM Cacheable  
AGP Aperture Size  
AGP Driving Control  
AGP Driving Value  
AGP-4x Mode  
Disabled  
Disabled  
64M  
Enabled  
Enabled  
64M  
Manual  
Manual  
EC  
EC  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Default  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Default  
OnChip USB  
USB Keyboard Support  
Auto Detect DIMM/PC2 CLK  
CPU Clock/Spread Spectrum  
Memory Hole  
This option specifies the location of an area of memory that cannot be  
addressed on the ISA bus. The settings are Disabled, 512KB-64KB, or 15MB-  
16MB.  
P2C/C2P Concurrency  
By enabling this function the PCI/AGP Master to CPU Cycle can be concur-  
rent if the Host CPU is performing R/W access to the PCI or slave devices.  
Fast Read Write turn-around  
If Enabled, it reduces the turn around time for a memory read is followed by a  
memory write consecutively.  
CPU IOQ Size  
This setting controls the In Order Que of the CPU with the chipset, setting it  
to higher levels yields higher performace, although system may become  
unstable. Default is set to 1 Level.  
System BIOS Cacheable  
If Enabled, results in better system performance by permitting caching of the  
system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh. Any program which tries to write to this  
memory area, however, may cause a system error.  
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Video RAM Cacheable  
Increases video performance by caching video memory.  
AGP Aperture Size  
Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is  
a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory  
address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the  
AGP Driving Control  
Due to the compatibility of some AGP cards with the chipset this setting is  
used to fine tune these issues. Default is set to Manual.  
AGPDriving Value  
This is the value set for the AGP Driving control. The manufacturers recom-  
mended setting is set to CC and it is suggested not to change this value.  
AGP-4xMode  
Enables the 4X AGP mode for higher AGP throughput. A 4X AGP graphics  
card is required to enable this function.  
Due to Tyan’s commitment to advanced technologies and first to market, not  
all high performance 4X AGP graphics cards are compatible w/ our S1854 at the  
time of print, please go to our web site for the latest update.  
OnChip USB  
The chipset contains an integrated USB controller. Select Enabled if you have  
USB peripherals.  
USBKeyboardSupport  
This function enables the use of a USB Keyboard. Default is Disabled.  
Auto Detect DIMM/PC2 CLK  
This function enables the BIOS to auto-detect the speed of the DIMM.  
CPU Clock/Spread Spectrum  
This function allows you to change the CPU clock frequency and to Enable/  
Disable the Spread Spectrum function which lowers EMI levels.  
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Power Management Setup  
Note: This chapter describes all fields offered by Award Software in this  
screen. Your system board designer may omit or modify some fields.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Power Management  
Power Saving  
: Enabled  
: User Define  
: No  
: Suspend->Off  
: V/H SYNC+Blank  
: 3  
: Delay 4 sec.  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
Primary INTR  
IRQ3(COM2)  
IRQ4(COM1)  
IRQ5(Free)  
IRQ6(Floppy Disk)  
IRQ7(LPT1)  
IRQ8(RTC )  
IRQ9(Free)  
IRQ10(Free)  
IRQ11(Free)  
IRQ12(PS/2 Mouse)  
: ON  
: Primary  
: Primary  
: Primary  
: Primary  
: Primary  
: Disabled  
: Secondary  
: Secondary  
: Secondary  
: Primary  
PM Control by APM  
Video Off After  
Video Off Method  
MODEM Use IRQ  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
HDD Power Down  
Doze Mode  
Suspend Mode  
** PM Events **  
VGA  
LPT & COM  
HDD & FDD  
: OFF  
: LPT/COM  
: ON  
IRQ13(Coprocessor) : Disabled  
IRQ14(Primary IDE) : Primary  
IRQ15(Secondary IDE): Disabled  
DMA/master  
Modem Ring Resume  
RTC Alarm Resume  
: OFF  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
ESC : Quit  
F1 : Help  
↑↓ →← : Select Item  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color  
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults  
F7 : Load Setup Defaults  
Wake Up On LAN  
: Disabled  
Power Management Setup - Default Settings Chart  
Setting Option  
Pow er Management  
Pow er saving  
BIOS Default  
Enabled  
Setup Default  
Enabled  
User Def ine  
No  
User Def ine  
No  
PMControl by APM  
Video Off After  
Video Off Method  
MODEM Us e IRQ  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
HDD Pow er Dow n  
Doze Mode  
Suspend  
Suspend  
V/ H SYNC+Blank V/ HSYNC+Blank  
3
3
Delay 4 sec  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Instant-Off  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Suspend Mode  
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Setting Option  
VGA  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
OFF  
OFF  
LPT & COM  
HDD & FDD  
LPT / COM  
ON  
LPT / COM  
ON  
DMA/master  
OFF  
OFF  
ModemRing Resume  
RTC Alarm Resume  
Wake Up on LAN  
Primary INTR  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
ON  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
ON  
IRQ3 (COM2)  
IRQ4 (COM1)  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Disabled  
Secondary  
Secondary  
Secondary  
Primary  
Disabled  
Primary  
Disabled  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Disabled  
Secondary  
Secondary  
Secondary  
Primary  
Primary  
Primary  
Disabled  
IRQ5 (Free)  
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk)  
IRQ7 (LPT1)  
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm)  
IRQ9 (Free)  
IRQ10 (Free)  
IRQ11 (Free)  
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)  
IRQ13 (Coprocessor)  
IRQ14 (Primary IDE)  
IRQ15 (Secondary IDE)  
Power Management  
This option allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving for Doze,  
Standby, and Suspend modes. See the section PM Timers for a brief descrip-  
tion of each mode. This table describes each power management mode:  
Maximum power savings. Only available for SL CPUs.  
Max saving  
Inactivity period is 1 minute in each mode.  
Set each mode individually. Select time-out periods in the PM  
Timers section, following.  
User Define  
Minimum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 hour in each  
mode (except the hard drive).  
Min Saving  
Power Saving Function  
This function allows your system to reduce power consumption when it is idle.  
PM Control by APM  
If Advanced Power Management (APM) is installed on your system, selecting  
Yes gives better power savings.  
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Video Off Option  
Selects the power-saving modes during which the monitor goes blank.  
Always On  
Monitor remains on during power-saving modes.  
Suspend --> Off Monitor blanked when system enters Suspend mode.  
All Modes--> Off Monitor blanked when system enters any power-saving mode.  
Video Off Method  
Determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. The Blank Screen  
option will let the system BIOS blank the screen when disabling video. V/H  
sync+Blank will allow the system BIOS to turn off the V-SYNC and H-SYNC  
signals running from the VGA card to the monitor.  
V/H  
System turns off vertical and horizontal synchronization ports  
SYNC+Blank and writes blanks to the video buffer.  
Select this option if your monitor supports the Display Power  
Management Signaling (DPMS) standard of the Video  
Electronics Standards Association (VESA). Use the software  
supplied for your video subsystem to select video power  
management values.  
DPMS  
Support  
Blank Screen System only writes blanks to the video buffer.  
MODEMUseIRQ  
If Modem Ring Resume is Enabled, it is possible to wake the system by dialing  
in to it. This field determines which IRQ will be monitored for the incoming call.  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
When you select Instant Off or Delay 4 Sec., turning the system off with the  
on/off button places the system in a very low power usage state, either  
immediately or after 4 seconds, with only enough circuitry receiving power to  
detect wake-up event activity.  
** PM Timers **  
The following modes are Green PC power saving functions that are user-  
configurable only in User Defined Power Management mode.  
HDDPowerDown  
After the selected period of drive inactivity (1 to 15 minutes), the hard disk  
drive powers down while all other devices remain active.  
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DozeMode  
After the selected period of system inactivity (1 minute to 1 hour), the CPU  
clock runs at slower speed while all other devices still operate at full speed.  
Suspend Mode  
After the selected period of system inactivity (1 minute to 1 hour), all devices  
except the CPU shut off.  
** PM Events **  
A power management (PM) event awakens the system from, or resets activity  
timers for, Suspend mode. You can disable monitoring of common interrupt  
requests so they do not generate PM events.  
VGA  
When On, any video activity is a PM event.  
LPT & COM  
Select none, or one or more, ports whose activity is a PM event.  
HDD&FDD  
When On, any hard drive or floppy drive activity is a PM event.  
DMA/master  
When On, any DMA or bus master activity is a PM event.  
Modem Ring Resume  
When Enabled, an input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other  
words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from Suspend  
mode.  
RTC Alarm Resume  
When Enabled, you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time  
clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.  
Wake Up on LAN  
This feature allows remote power up through a LAN connection when used in  
conjunction with a Wake on LAN compliant network adapter and appropriate  
software.  
Primary INTR  
A system peripheral signals that it wants to gain the attention of the operating  
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system by sending an interrupt request. When the system is in Suspend mode,  
IRQ activity can cause a Primary or Secondary wake-up. When Primary INTR is  
On, the IRQs in the above fields can be configured as Primary, Secondary, or  
Disabled.  
Primary  
The system wakes up fully when it detects IRQ activity.  
The system does not wake up, but the interrupt request is  
processed. Secondary interrupts are typically  
housekeeping devices needed to maintain the system while  
Secondary not requiring the use of the rest of the system resources.  
For example, IRQ8, the RTC Alarm, is configured as  
Secondary by default. Another example might be a  
network adapter continually polled by the network.  
IRQn  
The following is a list of IRQs (Interrupt Request Lines) assigned to common  
system peripherals.  
IRQ0 (System Timer)  
IRQ1 (Keyboard)  
IRQ2 (Cascade- Reserved)  
IRQ3 (COM2)  
IRQ7(LPT1)  
IRQ8 (RTCAlarm)  
IRQ9(FREE)  
IRQ10(FREE)  
IRQ4 (COM1)  
IRQ11(FREE)  
IRQ5(FREE)  
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk)  
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)  
IRQ13 (Coprocessor)  
IRQ14 (Primary IDE)  
IRQ15 (Seconday IDE)  
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PnP/PCI Configuration  
Note: This chapter describes all fields offered by Award Software in this  
screen. Your system board designer may omit or modify some fields.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
PNP OS Installed  
Resources Controlled By  
Reset Configuration Data  
: Yes  
: Auto  
: Disabled  
CPU to PCI Write Buffer  
PCI Dynamic Bursting  
PCI Master 0 WS Write  
PCI Delay Transaction  
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry  
AGP Master 1 WS Write  
AGP Master 1 WS Read  
: Enabled  
: Disabled  
: Enabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
Assign IRQ for USB  
Assign IRQ for VGA  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
ESC : Quit  
F1 : Help  
↑↓ →← : Select Item  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color  
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults  
F7 : Load Setup Defaults  
PnP / PCI Configuration - Default Settings Chart  
Setting Option  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
PnP OS Ins talled  
Y es  
Y es  
Resources Controlled By Auto  
Reset Conf iguration Data Disabled  
CPU to PCI Write Buffer Enabled  
Auto  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
PCI Dynamic Bursting  
PCI Master 0 WS Write  
PCI Delay Transaction  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry Disabled  
AGP Master 1 WS Write Disabled  
AGPMaster 1 WS Read Disabled  
Assign IRQ for USB  
Assign IRQ for VGA  
Enabled  
Enabled  
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PNP OS Installed  
Select Yes if the system operating environment is Plug-and-Play aware (e.g.,  
Windows 98, Windows 2000).  
Resources Controlled By  
The Plug and Play EliteBIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug  
and Play-compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the interrupt request (IRQ)  
and DMA assignment fields disappear, because the BIOS automatically  
assigns them.  
Reset Configuration Data  
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended  
System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a  
new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict  
that the operating system cannot boot.  
CPU to PCI Write Buffer  
When this field is Enabled, writes from the CPU to the PCI bus are buffered, to  
compensate for the speed differences between the CPU and the PCI bus.  
When Disabled, the writes are not buffered and the CPU must wait until the  
write is complete before starting another write cycle.  
PCI Dynamic Bursting  
When Enabled, every write transaction goes to the write buffer. Burstable  
transactions then burst on the PCI bus; nonburstable transactions do not.  
PCI Master 0 WS Write  
When this field is Enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait  
states.  
PCI DelayTransaction  
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay  
transaction cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specifica-  
tion version 2.1.  
PCI#2 Access #1 Retry  
Select Enabled to rotate priority of PCI masters.  
AGP Master 1 WS Write  
Select Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP write operations.  
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AGP Master 1 WS Read  
Select Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP read operations.  
Assign IRQ for VGA  
Assign an IRQ number to your VGA adapter.  
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Integrated Peripherals  
Note: This chapter describes all fields offered by Award Software in this  
screen. Your system board designer may omit or modify some fields.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (TYAN1854)  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
OnChip IDE Channel 0  
OnChip IDE Channel 1  
IDE Prefetch Mode  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: Disabled  
: Auto  
: Auto  
: Auto  
UART Mode Select  
: Normal  
IDE Primary Master PIO  
IDE Primary Slave PIO  
IDE Secondary Master PIO  
IDE Secondary Slave PIO  
IDE Primary Master UDMA  
IDE Primary Slave UDMA  
IDE Secondary Master UDMA  
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA  
Init Display First  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Onboard Parallel Mode  
: 378/IRQ7  
: SPP  
: Auto  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: AGP  
PWRON After PWR Fail  
: Off  
Power On Function  
KBC Input Clock  
: Button Only  
: 8MHz  
Onboard FDD Controller  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Onboard Serial Port 2  
: Enabled  
: 3F8/IRQ4  
: 2F8/IRQ3  
ESC : Quit  
F1 : Help  
↑↓ →← : Select Item  
PU/PD/+/- : Modify  
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color  
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults  
F7 : Load Setup Defaults  
Integrated Peripherals - Default Settings Chart  
Setting Option  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
OnChip IDEFirst Channel  
OnChip IDESecond Channel  
IDEPrefetch Mode  
IDE Primary Mas ter PIO  
IDEPrimary Slave PIO  
IDESecondary Master PIO  
IDESecondary Slave PIO  
IDEPrimary Master UDMA  
IDEPrimary Slave UDMA  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
A uto  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
A uto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Auto  
Auto  
IDESecondary Master UDMA Disabled  
Auto  
IDESecondary Slave UDMA  
Init Display First  
Disabled  
AGP  
Auto  
AGP  
KBC Input Clock  
Onboard FDC Controller  
8 MHz  
Enabled  
8 MHz  
Enabled  
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Settings Chart (Continued)  
Setting Options  
BIOS Default Setup Default  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Onboard Serial Port 2  
UART Mode  
3F8 / IRQ4  
2F8 / IRQ3  
Normal  
3F8 / IRQ4  
2F8 / IRQ3  
Normal  
378 / IRQ7  
SPP  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Onboard Parallel Mode  
378 / IRQ7  
SPP  
PWRON Af ter PWR-Fail Of f  
Of f  
On-Chip PCI IDE First/Second Channel  
This chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels.  
Select Enabled to activate the primary and/or secondary onboard IDE interface.  
Select Disabled to deactivate this interface, if you install a primary and/or  
secondary add-in IDE interface.  
IDE Prefetch Mode  
The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching for faster drive  
accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set  
this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO  
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-  
4) for each of up to four IDE devices that the internal PCI IDE interface  
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In  
Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each  
device.  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA  
UDMA (Ultra DMA) is a DMA data transfer protocol that utilizes ATA  
commands and the ATA bus to allow DMA commands to transfer data at a  
maximum burst rate of 66 MB/s. When you select Auto in the four IDE UDMA  
fields (for each of up to four IDE devices that the internal PCI IDE interface  
supports), the system automatically determines the optimal data transfer rate  
for each IDE device.  
Init Display First  
Select the type of display adapter used in your system.  
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POWER ON Function  
This option enables power on from Windows 98 keyboard, right or left mouse  
button, password, hotkey, or power button. Note: If you use the keyboard  
password option to power on your system, the power button will be disabled.  
KBC Input Clock  
Allows you to adjust the keyboard clock signal.  
Onboard FDC Controller  
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on  
the system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the  
system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.  
Onboard Serial Port 1/ 2  
Select a logical COM port address and corresponding interrupt for the first and  
second serial ports. The second serial port offers infrared options in the next  
field.  
UART Mode Select  
Select an operating mode for the serial infared connector:  
Standard RS-232C serial port  
HPSIR IrDA compliant serial infrared port  
ASKIR Amplitude shift keyed infrared port  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Select a logical LPT port address and corresponding interrupt for the physical  
parallel port.  
Onboard Parallel Mode  
Select a mode for the onboard parallel port.  
PWRON After PWR-Fail  
This function enables the computer to power up or down after a sudden  
power interuption. If the setting is set to OFF, the computer will stay off even  
if the power is resumed. If it is set to On, the computer will power on when  
power is restored. If the setting is set to KEEP, the computer will return to the  
previous state before the power was interrupted.  
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BIOS Configuration  
User Password  
When you select this function, a message appears at the center of the screen:  
ENTER PASSWORD:  
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press Enter. Typing a pass-  
word clears any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Now the  
message changes:  
CONFIRM PASSWORD:  
Again, type the password and press Enter. To abort the process at any time,  
press Esc.  
In the Security Option item in the BIOS Features Setup screen, select System  
or Setup:  
Enter a password each time the system boots and whenever  
you enter Setup.  
System  
Setup  
Enter a password whenever you enter Setup.  
Note: To clear the password, simply press Enter when asked to enter a  
password. Then the password function is disabled.  
Flash Writer Utility  
You can upgrade the BIOS on your motherboard by using the Flash Memory  
Writer (FMW) utility. This utility can be downloaded from website. The system  
BIOS is stored on a flash EEPROM chip on the mainboard, which can be  
erased and reprogrammed by the FMW. The following three files make up the  
FMW:  
FLASHV73.EXE The Flash Memory Writer utility for Award to  
Award upgrade.  
README.TXT  
1854v100.BIN*  
A text file of instructions.  
The new BIOS file.  
(*This file name is subject to change and can have either a .bin or .rom extension.)  
The FMW records (or programs) a new BIOS onto the flash memory chip. You  
cannot upgrade an Award BIOS to an AMI BIOS or vice-versa.  
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Note: You should always clear your CMOS after flashing a BIOS. This will clear  
out any stray settings from your old BIOS which may have been carried over  
from the flashing process. Most problems encountered after flashing a BIOS  
will be solved by this simple procedure (see Hardware CMOS & Password  
Reset, page 16).  
To reprogram the system BIOS, the CPU must be running in real mode. FMW  
will not run if the CPU is operating in a protected or virtual mode. This means  
that you cannot run it with Windows running or with any memory manager  
software. You must disable any memory manager software before you can run  
FMW. The easiest way to do this is as follows:  
1) Boot your system from a bootable floppy disk with no CONFIG.SYS or  
AUTOEXEC.BAT files, and then run FMW from a backup copy of your  
support disk. You can make your back-up floppy bootable when you format it,  
and use one disk for both purposes.  
2) If you are using MS-DOS 6.x, you can use the feature that allows you to  
bypass the CONFIG.SYS andAUTOEXEC.BAT files. You can access this  
feature by pressing <F5> while the “Starting MS-DOS...” line is on the screen  
during boot-up.  
If you are uncertain whether or not you have a memory manager running, try  
FMW. If it works, then there is no active memory manager on your system. If  
you see a warning message about the CPU mode, follow the above directions  
to get around the memory manager.  
Once you have your CPU in real mode, you can run FMW. You can copy the  
contents of the “Flash” directory to your hard drive, or you can run the utility  
from a backup of the support floppy disk. Either way, make sure that the new  
BIOS file is in the same directory as the FMW utility.  
To start FMW, change to the “Flash” directory if you are not already in it.  
Type “awdflash” at the DOS command line and press the <Enter> key. The  
FMW utility screen will appear:  
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FLASH MEMORY WRITER V.7.3  
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Flash Type-  
File Name to Program:  
Error Message:  
Type in the whole file name, e.g. 1854v100.BIN, and confirm that you want  
to program the BIOS. The utility will then “Blank,” “Erase,” and “Program”  
the flash memory on the mainboard with the new BIOS file. You should  
choose “Yes” to save the original system BIOS to a floppy diskette before  
you program the new BIOS. This leaves you with a backup of your original  
BIOS in case you need to re-install it. If you cannot successfully program the  
new BIOS file for some reason, re-install your original BIOS from the backup  
file. Remember, always reset the CMOS after flashing to a new BIOS (see  
page 17).  
Warning: If you do not successfully install a complete BIOS file in the flash  
memory on the mainboard, your system may not be able to boot. If this hap-  
pens, it will require service by your system vendor. Follow the instructions in  
this section precisely to avoid such an inconvenience.  
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Beep Codes  
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of  
audible beeps. IfAward BIOS 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  
64-65. See the top of the next page for the beep code chart.  
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System Resources  
Troubleshooting System Problems  
Currently the only beep code indicated that a video error has occured  
and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional  
information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by  
two short beeps. Any other beeps are probably a RAM problem  
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 AwardBIOS Setup if this message appears.  
Please see the following page for a chart for possible error messages and  
explainations.  
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Error Message  
8042 Gate-A20 Error  
Address Line Short!  
Explanation  
Gate A20 on the keyboard controller (8042) is not working. Replace the 8042.  
Error in the address decoding circuitry.  
No response from drive C:. Run the AMIDiag Hard Disk Utility. Check the C: hard  
disk type in Standard Setup.  
C: Drive Error  
C: Drive Failure  
No response from hard disk drive C:. Replace the drive.  
Cache memory is defective. Run AMIDiag.  
Cache Memory Bad,  
Do Not Enable Cache!  
CH-2 Timer Error  
An AT system has two timers. There is an error in timer 2.  
CMOS Battery State  
Low  
CMOS RAM is powered by a battery. The battery power is low. Replace the  
battery.  
CMOS Checksum  
Failure  
CMOS RAM checksum is different than the previous value. Run Award BIOS  
Setup.  
CMOS System  
Options Not Set  
The values stored in CMOS RAM have been destroyed. Run Award BIOS Setup.  
CMOS Display Type  
Mismatch  
The video type in CMOS RAM does not match the type detected. Run Award  
BIOS Setup.  
CMOS Memory Size  
Mismatch  
The amount of memory found by Award BIOS is different than the amount in  
CMOS RAM. Run Award BIOS Setup.  
CMOS Time and Date  
Not Set  
Run Standard Setup to set the date and time.  
No response from drive D:. Run the AMIDiag Hard Disk Utility. Check the hard  
disk type in Standard Setup.  
D: Drive Error  
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Error Message  
Explanation  
D: drive failure  
No response from hard disk drive D:. Replace the drive.  
The boot diskette in drive A: cannot be used to boot the system. Use  
another boot diskette and follow the screen instructions.  
Diskette Boot Failure  
Display Switch Not  
Proper  
Some systems require a video switch be set to either color or  
monochrome. Turn the system off, set the switch properly, then power on.  
DMA Error  
DMA 1 Error  
DMA 2 Error  
Error in the DMA controller.  
Error in the first DMA channel.  
Error in the second DMA channel.  
Award BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy disk drive controller.  
Check all appropriate connections after the system is powered down.  
FDD Controller Failure  
HDD Controller Failure  
Award BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive controller.  
Check all appropriate connections after the system is powered down.  
INTR1 Error  
INTR2 Error  
Interrupt channel 1 failed POST.  
Interrupt channel 2 failed POST.  
Award BIOS can read the diskette in floppy drive A:, but it cannot boot  
Invalid Boot Diskette the system with it. Use another boot diskette and follow the screen  
instructions.  
Keyboard Is  
Locked...Unlock It  
The keyboard lock on the system is engaged. The system must be  
unlocked to continue to boot.  
The keyboard has a timing problem. Make sure a Keyboard Controller  
AMIBIOS is installed. Set Keyboard in Advanced Setup to Not Installed  
to skip the keyboard POST routines.  
Keyboard Error  
KB/Interface Error  
No ROM BASIC  
There is an error in the keyboard connector.  
Cannot find a proper bootable sector on either drive A: or C:. AMIBIOS  
cannot find ROM Basic.  
Parity error in memory installed on an adapter card in an expansion slot.  
The format is:  
OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR = (XXXX)  
XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred. Run AMIDiag to find and  
correct memory problems.  
Off Board Parity Error  
Parity error in motherboard memory. The format is:  
ON BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR = (XXXX)  
XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred. Run AMIDiag to find  
and correct memory problems.  
On Board Parity Error  
Parity Error ????  
Parity error in system memory at an unknown address. Run AMIDiag to  
find and correct memory problems.  
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ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a power management  
specification 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.  
AT was the original form factor of IBM’s PC.  
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface), also known as IDE orATA, is a drive  
implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows  
CD-ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just  
like hard drives.  
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  
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Glossary  
data the bus, phone line, or other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth,  
then, also results in greater speed.  
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 key-  
board 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. Informa-  
tion 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).  
A cache is a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an  
application. Using a cache lowers data access times, since the needed informa-  
tion 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.  
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors are chips that hold the  
basic start-up information for the BIOS.  
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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:  
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) is a format for storing informa-  
tion about Plug and Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps  
properly configure the system each time it boots.  
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Glossary  
Firmware is low level software that controls the system hardware.  
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.  
A Global 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 stands for Industry Standard Architecture. ISAis 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).  
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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 stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCI 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).  
The 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 95), and go to work.  
Devices and operating systems that are not Plug and Play require you to  
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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 (Basic  
Input/Output System), 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 alter-  
nately 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.  
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/66 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.  
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Universal Serial Bus or USB, is a versatile port. This one port type 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 socket 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.  
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Appendix 2  
Retention Module installation  
Retention Module Installation  
Installing SECC2 CPUs -Option 1  
The following are alternative methods of installing the CPU and retention  
module to that of chapter 2. On both sides of the SECC2 CPU reside the lower  
tabs of the aluminum heat sink (see Figure A below). These tabs should snap  
into the retention module. Currently, the retention module recommended for  
securing the SECC2 CPU is included in the motherboard package. The reten-  
tion brace consists of a foldable bracket that secures the CPU. (See Figure B  
on the following page)  
LowerTabs  
Figure A  
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Line up the pegs of the retention brace with the holes provided on the  
motherboard. Secure the retention brace by pressing firmly on the pins until  
they lock into the motherboard.(Figure B)  
Figure B  
Line up the CPU with the slot and slide CPU into the module from the top  
until you here a click. (See Figure C). The end result should look like Figure D  
on the following page.  
Figure C  
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Retention Module installation  
Figure D  
Figure D above shows a properly installed SECC2 CPU using the retention  
module. Note the direction of the CPU fan and the way in which the cable is  
connected.  
RemoveCPU  
Release the CPU from the retention module by gently bending the two ends of  
the retention module away from the CPU. With the module out of the way, pull  
the CPU out of the slot This may require careful firm tugs to pull the CPU out  
of its slot.  
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Installing SECC2 CPUs - Option 2  
Another method to secure an SECC2  
CPU is by using the Universal  
Retention Module (also provided by  
Tyan). The universal retention  
module is designed to accommodate  
most versions of the Pentium  
Top Clip  
Celeron CPUs. Included in this  
solution is an overhead clip to lock  
the CPU into its slot along with the  
side universal braces. See Figure E  
(above) for the universal retention  
Side Braces  
Figure E  
module components. Install the  
CPU, place the two side braces  
at the ends of the CPU slot (see  
Figure F left). The screws on  
the motherboard should fit  
through the holes of the  
retention braces. Tighten and  
secure both braces using a  
screw driver. Next, carefully  
insert the CPU between the  
braces  
and onto the CPU slot (see  
Figure G below). Make sure the  
Figure F  
CPU fan faces towards the  
center of the motherboard.  
When the CPU is secured  
onto the slot, take the  
overhead clip and insert  
the ends of the clip over  
the top of the side braces  
(See Figure H on the  
following page).  
You will hear a ‘click’  
when the overhead clip is  
fitted securely into the  
Figure G  
side braces.  
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Retention Module installation  
Figure H*  
Tab  
Make sure the lower lip of the  
overhead clip is oriented towards the  
opposite side of the CPU fan (see  
Figure I left).  
Tab  
Lowered lip  
Removing CPU - Removal of the CPU is basically the  
reverse order of the installation steps.  
First remove the overhead clip. You need to push BOTH  
side lock tabs (see Figure I above) towards the center of  
the CPU in order to unlock it from the side braces. After  
removing the overhead clip, you need to release the CPU  
from the braces one side at a time. Press the center  
“release tab” of one of the side braces (see Figure J  
right) while gently pulling that side of the CPU out of its  
slot. Repeat the procedure for the other side brace.  
When both ends of the CPU is loose from the side  
braces and the slot, you will be able to remove it from the  
motherboard.  
Figure J  
*The pictures shown are used to illustrate a  
concept and may not represent your motherboard  
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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 interfer-  
ence 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’ interfer-  
ence 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.F1 (Fuse 1), F2 (Fuse 2): Rated 30V DC, hold current  
at 1.6 A.  
Note: The joystick port maximum output rating is 9 amperes at 5 volts.  
Document # D1373-200  
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Jumper Settings Quick Reference  
1-A. CPU Speed Settings (Jumpers JP10, JP11, JP12, JP13)  
M
u l ti p l i e r  
B u s S p e e d  
(s e t in  
B IO S )  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
C P U s p e e d  
J P 1 0  
J P 1 1  
J P 1 2  
J P 1 3  
(s e t J m p rs  
o n b o a rd )  
3 5 0  
4 6 6  
4 0 0  
5 3 3  
3 0 0  
4 5 0  
6 0 0  
3 3 3  
5 0 0  
6 6 7  
3 6 6  
5 5 0  
7 3 3  
4 0 0  
6 0 0  
8 0 0  
4 3 3  
6 5 0  
8 0 0  
4 6 6  
7 0 0  
9 3 3  
5 0 0  
7 5 0  
9 9 7  
5 2 8  
8 0 0  
1 0 6 4  
3 . 5  
4
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
4 . 5  
5
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O N  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
6 6  
1 0 0  
1 3 3  
5 . 5  
6
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
O F F  
6 . 5  
7
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O N  
O F F  
O F F  
O N  
7 . 5  
8
O N  
O F F  
O N  
O F F  
Panel Connector Settings (Jumper J16)  
Power LED:  
HDD LED+  
HDD LED-  
Ground  
1
3
2
4
Power LED  
Sleep LED  
For 2-pin: bicolor/single  
color Use pins 2-4  
For 3-pin: bicolor  
Use pins jumper D31  
-
5
6
Power On/Off  
Ground  
-
Reset  
7
8
IR +5V  
9
10  
12  
14  
16  
18  
No Connect  
Power +5V  
No Connect  
No connect  
No Connect  
IR Receive  
Ground  
11  
13  
15  
17  
Top  
2
1
4
3
6
5
8
7
10  
9
12  
11  
14  
13  
16  
15  
18  
17  
IR Transmit  
No Connect  
Bottom  
Clear CMOS and Reset  
Password (Jumper JP2)  
Default Reset  
1-2  
2-3  
JP2  
See pages 16-19 for details on Jumpers.  
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