TM
Tiger MP
S2460
User’s Manual
Revision 1.03
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3.1
Main Setup ...............................................................................................................33
3.1-A Master and Slave Screens .......................................................................................34
3.2
Advanced Setup .......................................................................................................36
3.2-A
Chipset Configuration Screen ..................................................................................38
3.2-B Keyboard Configuration Screen ...............................................................................39
3.2-C I/O Configuration Screen ..........................................................................................39
3.2-D
PCI Configuration Screen ........................................................................................40
3.2-E PCI/PnP IRQ Exclusion screen ................................................................................40
3.2-F
PCI/PnP UMB Exclusion screen ..............................................................................40
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
Security Setup ..........................................................................................................41
Power Setup ............................................................................................................41
Boot Setup ...............................................................................................................43
Exit Menu .................................................................................................................43
....................................................... 44
Chapter 4: System Resources
4.1
4.2
Beep Codes .............................................................................................................44
Flash Utility ..............................................................................................................44
....................................................................... 45
Appendix I: Glossary
Technical Support ....................................................................................................51
Returning Merchandise for Service ..........................................................................51
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Before you begin...
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
Tiger MP motherboard
34-pin floppy cable
UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE cable
Tiger MP user’s manual
Tyan driver CD
If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacements before continuing
with the installation process.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Congratulations!
You are now the owner of the world’s first dual AMD processor platform!
- CONSUMER EDITION!
The Tyan Tiger MP™ is a direct descendent of the Thunder K7, the most critically acclaimed and deco-
rated system board in the history of Tyan. Aimed directly at the power-user and enthusiast market, the
Tiger MP is a high performance workstation platform designed for development and performance applica-
tions that require the power of dual AMD Athlon™ MP processors. This platform utilizes the AMD-760™
MP chipset and can support CPU speeds greater than 1.0+GHz and front side bus speeds of 200 MHz or
266 MHz. Please see Tyan’s website for updates and information concerning CPU information and sup-
port:
This integrated performance board is supported in an ATX form factor. Features of the Tiger MP include
onboard UltraDMA-100/66/33, and multiple boot options.
With both I/O and drive controller support onboard, the one 2x/4x mode AGP slot, four 64/32-bit 33MHz
PCI slots, and two 32-bit 33MHz PCI slots are free for numerous types of add-on expansion cards. The
four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets can support up to 3GB of PC1600/2100 registered DDR SDRAM.
Tyan’s products with FAQs, distributors list, and BIOS settings explanations.
NOTE: See PAGE 28 for recommendations and details of power supply information and installa-
tion.
* Indicates an optional feature, may not be available on most Tiger MP models
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1.2 Tiger MP System Block Diagram
S2K 200/
266MHz bus
S2K 200/
266MHz bus
AMD Athlon MP
Processor 0
Socket 462
AMD Athlon MP
Processor 1
Socket 462
Dual-channel
200/266MHz
DDR SDRAM
bus
64-bit /
33MHz
PCI bus
AMD-762
System
Controller
AGP 4x
bus
184-pin Registered
DDR DIMMs
PCI slots
#1 - 5
AGP slot
64-bit / 33MHz
PCI bus
AMD-766
Peripheral
Bus
SMBus
Winbond 83782D H/W
Controller
LPC bus
Winbond
W83627HF
Floppy Device
Hardware Monitoring
Serial
Ports
LPT
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1.3 Hardware Specifications
Processor Information
Dual PGA462 ZIF sockets
Supports dual AMD Athlon MP processors
Two onboard VRMs
200MHz and 266MHz system bus support
Expansion Slots
One AGP slot supports 2x/4x modes
Four 64/32-bit 33MHz 5V PCI v2.2 slots
Two 32-bit 33MHz 5V PCI v2.2 slots
Total of seven usable slots
Chipset Information
AMD-760 MP chipset
AMD-762 System Controller
AMD-766 Peripheral Bus Controller
Winbond W83627HF Super I/O ASIC
Hardware Monitoring
(manufacturing option)
Winbond W83782D hardware monitoring
3-pin fan monitoring headers
2-pin chassis intrusion header***
CPU temperature and voltage monitoring***
Memory*
Four 2.5V 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Supports up to 3.0GB* PC1600/2100 registered DDR
Supports ECC (72-bit) memory modules
One floppy connector supports up to two drives
Two 9-pin 16550-based serial ports
One 25-pin SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
Four USB ports (two front panel via optional cable**,
USB v1.1)
Integrated I/O
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Dual-channel master mode
Integrated PCI IDE
Up to four Enhanced IDE devices
Support for UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE and ATAPI com-
pliant devices
Phoenix BIOS 4 Mb Flash
BIOS
Supports APM 1.2 & ACPI 1.0
Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk types
User settings of hardware monitoring***
Multiple boot options
DMI 2.0 compliant
*
Please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information: http://www.tyan.com
** Only certain chassis allow for frontside USB connection. Please check with your chassis vendor for
details on frontside USB connections. Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
*** Indicates an optional feature, may not be available on most Tiger MP models
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ATX 12” x 10.3” (304.80mm x 261.62mm)
One 20-pin power connector (requires 30A on +5V line)
Stacked mouse & keyboard ports
Stacked two USB ports
Stacked one parallel, two serial ports
Form Factor
Regulatory
FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity)
European Community CE (Declaration of Conformity)
1.4 Software Specifications
Windows NT/2000
OS
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1 Installation
Once you’ve checked that everything is inside the box (see p. 4 for details), you will then be ready to
install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the motherboard matches the ATX board specifi-
cations, so your chassis must be capable of supporting an Extended ATX board (check the motherboard
dimensions provided on p. 8).
2.2 How to install our products right.. the first time.
Question: what’s the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read the user’s manual. It contains important information which will make
configuration and setup much easier, as well as provide information on device installation and component
setup. By reading through the manual completely before installing your motherboard, you will have a
complete overview on the installation.
2.3 Here are some safety tips:
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the antistatic bag. Unplug
the power from your computer power supply and touch any metal part on the computer case. (You
might also want to wear a grounded wrist strap.)
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board.
(3) Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips, connectors, and leads.
(4) Avoid touching pins of memory modules and chips.
(5) Place motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag.
Having reviewed the precautions above, the next step is to take the motherboard out of the cardboard box
and static bag, hold it by its edges, and place it on a grounded antistatic surface (such as the bag it came
in), component side up. Then, inspect the board for damage.
NOTE:
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED!
Press down on any of the socketed ICs if it appears that they are not properly seated (the board should
still be on an antistatic mat or on top of the bag it came in). Do not touch the bottom of the board. Remem-
ber, don’t take any electronic device out of its protective bag until you are ready to actually start installing
it into the computer case (e.g. setting jumpers, etc.) If you do not ground yourself, you risk “zapping” the
motherboard or adapter card. Subsequent problems may not arise immediately because electrostatic dis-
charge, unlike physical damage, causes the device to fail over time.
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2.4 Quick References for Jumpers
In this manual, the term “closed” and “on” are used when referring to jumpers (or jumper pins) that are
active; “open” and “off” are used when referring to jumpers (or jumper pins) that are inactive. See Figure
2.0a and Figure 2.0c for examples of “on” and “off” pins and jumpers.
Jumpers and pins are connected by slipping the plastic jumper connector over the top 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 2.0b and Figure 2.0d for more examples of 3-pin jumper
connections. NOTE: The small number “1” indicates pin 1.
The tables and maps on the following pages will help you set the jumpers for CPU speed, infrared, and
external connector pin assignments, among others. The miniature motherboard maps will help you locate
the jumpers on your board. Full page maps of the motherboard can be found on the next two pages.
2-pin jumpers
off on
3-pin jumpers
2-3
1-2
open
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Figure 2.0a
Figure 2.0b
(overhead view)
(overhead view)
2-pin jumpers
3-pin jumpers
2-3
off
on
1-2
open
1
1
Figure 2.0c
Figure 2.0d
(front angle view)
(front angle view)
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2.5 Map of Motherboard Jumpers
(4) DDR DIMM
sockets
Mouse port Keyboard port
(upper port)
(lower port)
1
2
3
4
P0FAN
20-pin power
connector
FAN3
P1FAN
CPU0
AMD-760
MP
CPU1
AGP Slot
J89
1
2
3
4
J52
J53
J15
J90
J34
BIOS
5
6
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
FDD
Battery
J48
J49
J12
J21
* Indicates an optional feature, may not be available on most Tiger MP models
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2.6 Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors
Pinouts for certain connectors are available on the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com
2.6-A. Front Panel Connector (J12)
SLP
SW
PWR
SW
RST
SW
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8
7
5
6
3
4
1
2
KEY PWR
SPEAKER
LK
LED
Abbreviations
Your chassis will usually come with connectors to install onto
the motherboard, such as HDD and Power LEDs. The Front
Panel Connector has been implemented for such purposes.
RST
Reset
Power
Sleep
PWR
SLP
2.6-B. CMOS Reset (J21)
1-2
normal
2-3
clear
J21
* default is 1-2
If you have been locked out of your system because you forgot your password or set the CMOS incor-
rectly, or have just finished flashing your BIOS follow the instructions below.
1. Power off the system, and disconnect the power supply
2. Close pins 2-3 on J21
3. Wait about three seconds
4. Close pins 1-2 on J21, then power on the system again
By following this procedure, you will erase your password and reset the CMOS.
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2.6-C. CPU Front Side Bus Jumpers (J48, J49; J52, J53) (READ NOTE BELOW)
With these jumpers, the CPU FSB can be set to either 200 or 266MHz.
YOU MUST SET THESE JUMPERS FOR PROPER CPU OPERATION. If your
CPU can only run at 200MHz, altering these FSB jumpers will not make the
CPU run at 266MHz.
NOTE:
Tyan takes no reponsibility and will not be held liable for damage related to opera-
tion of the CPU using different settings from those of the CPU manufacturer’s
specified default settings.
You MUST set ALL FOUR JUMPERS to the
same speed. Damage may result otherwise!
NOTE:
266MHz 200MHz
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
J52
J53
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
J48
J49
2.6-D. Front-side USB Header* (J36)
This header allows for a USB connection*. The USB channel on this header is on a separate channel
from the rear USB connections channel. USB v1.1 is supported on this board.
USB Header (J36)
+VCC
signal out
signal in
ground
1
3
5
7
2
4
6
8
ground
ground
signal in
signal out
ground 9 10 +VCC
* Only certain chassis allow for frontside USB connection. Please check with your chassis vendor for
details on frontside USB connections. Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
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2.6-E. FAN Headers (P0FAN, P1FAN, FAN1, FAN2, FAN3)
These headers allow for extra fans to be installed. P0FAN and P1FAN are reserved for CPU0 and CPU1
(respectively). All other fans are left to the user’s discretion.
P0FAN
FAN3
P1FAN
FAN1
FAN2
FAN
2
Specifications
1
3
Voltage
12V
ground
+12V
speed
Amperage 300mA
The FAN connector has a 12V, 300mA limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility
and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN header.
NOTE:
2.6-F. Chassis Intrusion* Header (J90) (RESERVED)
This header is provided in the event that your chassis has a chassis intrusion feature*, and that an appli-
cation is available to manage this feature.
J90
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2.6-G. SMBus Connector* (J89)
This is a reserved feature for specific functions not usually required for normal board operation.
J59
2.6-H. Reserved Jumper* (J34) (RESERVED)
This is a reserved feature* for debugging purposes only. DO NOT ADJUST OR TAMPER WITH THIS!
J34
* Indicates an optional feature, may not be available on most Tiger MP models
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2.6-I. Soft Power Connector
The soft power connector is part of jumper block J12 (pins 13 and 15). This board 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 is set to Sus-
pend, pressing the power button once will wake up 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 (BIOS-dependent feature).
SLP
SW
PWR
SW
RST
SW
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8
7
5
6
3
4
1
2
PWR
LED
Abbreviations
RST
PWR
SLP
Reset
Power
Sleep
2.6-J. Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation
The reset switch on your chassis case provides you with the Hardware Reset function, which is the same
as power on/off, except that the system will immediately execute a cold start after the reset button is
pushed. The reset switch needs to be connected to jumper block J12 (pins 7 and 9).
PWR
SW
RST
SW
25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8
7
5
6
3
4
1
2
Abbreviations
PWR
RST
Power
Reset
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2.6-K. Flash Utility
You can upgrade the BIOS of this motherboard by using the Flash Utility (see p. 44). Check the Tyan
website for more details: http://www.tyan.com
BIOS
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2.7 Mounting the Motherboard into the Chassis
Your chassis may include mounting hardware. If mounting hardware was included, you can use the fol-
lowing examples to help you in installing your motherboard into the chassis.
If your chassis has the studs integrated into the chassis wall, then you would only need to use screws
(possibly included with your chassis) to install the motherboard. See the examples (Figure 2.0, shown
below) for more details.
If the chassis includes mounting hardware without the studs pre-installed, then you will need to install the
motherboard using the mounting hardware as shown in the examples below. Remember not to over-
tighten any of the screws, or you might risk breaking internal traces in the surrounding area, or damage
the motherboard in some other way.
Other examples of how to install your motherboard using other hardware (that may or may not have been
included with your chassis) are shown below.
Type of hardware One solution for installing motherboard Another solution Another solution
screw
motherboard
base
stud
chassis wall
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
motherboard
base
standoff
chassis wall
Figure 2.0
The diagrams above are only representative of a few solutions for installing a
NOTE:
motherboard into the chassis. The installation procedure for installing your moth-
erboard into the chassis may differ.
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2.8 Installing Memory
Please keep in mind that although some memory modules may appear to be high-quality, they may con-
tain inferior or substandard parts. The type of memory you choose to install should be checked against
the memory compatibility list, which is available from Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com
Here are some details of memory installation for this board:
At least one REGISTERED DDR DIMM* must be installed for the system to POST.
Supports 128MB, 256MB, 512MB**, & 1024MB** PC1600/2100 REGISTERED DDR ONLY*.
All installed memory will be automatically detected, so there is no need to set any jumpers.
The motherboard supports up to 3.0GB** of PC1600/2100 REGISTERED DDR memory ONLY*.
Memory Installation Procedure***
Line your module up so that the pins fit into the socket. There is only one way your DIMM can
Step
1
fit properly. Make sure that the short row of pins is lined up with the short gap in the DIMM
socket, just as the long row of pins should line up with the long gap in the DIMM socket.
short row of pins
long row of pins
Insert the DIMM by pushing the module into the socket with even force. Do not insert one
end and then the other: install the whole module at once or you might bend the DIMM pins.
Make sure the DIMM is securely seated.
Step
2
* This board supports DDR memory ONLY. Please check that you are using the correct type of memory.
** Not validated at time of print, please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information:
*** Manufacturer suggestion: start installation with DIMM (bank) 1 (see p.21)
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Lock the DIMM into place by pushing the clips back on either end of the socket onto the
notches in the ends of the DIMM (see pictures below for details).
Step
3
1
2
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMM is just the reverse: pull back the clips from the DIMM (see pictures below), and care-
fully pull the module straight out. Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to
avoid static damage.
1
2
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Suggested Memory Configurations
The table below shows some of the possible memory configurations. Not all possible configurations
are listed. Your memory configuration may differ from one or more of the combinations** shown below.
CPU 0
CPU 1
Total possible memory is 3.0GB* PC1600/2100 registered DDR SDRAM
128MB
128MB
0
128MB
128MB
0
256MB
0
256MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
0
1024MB 1024MB
1024MB 1024MB
0
0
0
0
256MB
0
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
64MB
192MB
0
1024MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB 2048MB* 3072MB* 3584MB*
* Not validated at time of print, please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information:
** Manufacturer suggestion: start installation with DIMM (bank) 1 (see above)
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2.9 Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan
AMD Athlon MP processors up to 1.4GHz can be used on this board. For more information on CPU com-
When installing your CPU, remember the following:
The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and can easily be damaged by static electricity
Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers
You should be able to insert the CPU into the socket with virtually no force
Do not press down hard on the CPU as you might bend or break pins, or otherwise damage the
CPU
The CPU voltage will automatically be detected by the motherboard, so there is no need to set
any jumpers or BIOS setting.
Installing the CPU
Before installing the CPU, check it for any visible damage. Make sure none of the pins are bent or miss-
ing. Be sure where Pin 1 is on both the CPU and the socket. The following steps each have a correspond-
ing picture next to it to help guide you through the installation.
Carefully lift the arm of the ZIF socket until it is at a 90 degree angle
Step
1
2
1
2
3
pointing away from the motherboard. Be very careful not to damage
any components that might be next to the socket.
There are two beveled corners on the CPU, which will match the
two angled corners on the socket. Carefully install the CPU by lining
both Pin 1 on the CPU and Pin 1 on the socket, making sure the
pins actually fit into the socket. Do not force the CPU into the
socket: check the pin alignment of CPU pins to socket holes.
Pin 1
Step
Push down lightly on the CPU while lowering the arm on the socket
to secure the CPU (see right). A squeaking noise may be heard
while lowering the arm, or the socket may make a ‘click’ noise when
the arm is locked into position: these noises are normal.
Arm moves down
to lock CPU
Step
Step
22
3
4
Install the CPU cooling fans (see next page), then check
Section 2.6-C, p.13 for details on setting the CPU FSB
jumpers.
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Installing the Cooling Fan(s)
After a CPU has been installed, you will need to install the proper cooling device* for the CPU. This
device, a heatsink/fan combination, can be purchased at many computer retail stores. Installation of the
cooling device* may vary depending on the fan manufacturer’s design. You should also take space into
consideration when install a cooling device*: make sure the cooling device is not too big, or else you may
end up damaging components around the CPU socket.
Tyan highly recommends that you use a thin layer of
some type of thermal compound (available from many
computer retail stores), between the CPU and heat sink,
to maximize distribution of heat away from the CPU.
Please use extra caution when installing any type of
clamp-style fan, or else damage may occur to the CPU
socket, and/or the CPU itself. See the picture to the
right for an example of how to connect the cooling fan’s
power supply. Another diagram has also been provided
below, to aid in CPU fan installation onto the socket.
Check the note below* for more details about installation.
Can be used to install
a cooling device
Mounting points on the CPU socket
Close-up of fan connector
FAN
Specifications
1
2
3
Voltage
12V
ground
+12V
speed
Amperage 300mA
The FAN connector has a 12V, 300mA limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility
and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN jumper.
NOTE:
Installing Chassis Fans
Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, headers are provided to power
those fans as well (see p. 14, section 2.6-E). Chassis fan installation will vary depending on your chassis
manufacturer’s design. Please check with your chassis manufacturer for details on proper chassis fan
installation.
* Please check the AMD website for recommended cooling device solutions, and more information on
how to install cooling devices: http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/pdf/23986.pdf
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2.10 Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives
A variety of IDE and ATAPI-compliant devices can be installed on this motherboard, such as hard disk
drives (HDDs) and CD-ROMs.
Please keep in mind that on this motherboard, the pri-
mary IDE connector is BLACK, and the secondary IDE
connector is WHITE. See the picture to the rightfor an
Pin 1
example of the IDE cable properly connected to the
motherboard, with the BLUE end of the IDE cable
installed on the motherboard.
Pin 1 on the IDE cable is usually denoted by a red or col-
ored stripe down one side of the cable. That side of the
cable must match Pin 1 on the motherboard’s IDE con-
nector. There will also be a key pin on the cable that
matches with a notch in the IDE connector, to ensure
proper installation. Consult the documentation that came
with your IDE/ATAPI device, or contact the device’s
manufacturer for more details on installation.
Please note that UltraDMA-100/66 IDE HDDs require a
special 80-wire cable (see picture at right), which has
additional grounding wires. This cable has been
BLUE end goes to IDE connector
included with this motherboard for your convenience.
The UltraDMA-100/66 cable is backwards compatible
with UltraDMA-33 and legacy IDE HDDs.
Only Tyan-approved cables are recommended for this motherboard. If you are using
an existing configuration with older cables, your system might not function properly.
Use only Tyan-approved cables (i.e. the ones included with your new motherboard).
NOTE:
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are...
May be a Master/Slave configuration problem, bad
IDE cable, or BIOS mis-configuration. Consult the
HDD documentation or contact your HDD vendor.
HDDs are not auto-detected
May be a bad cable or lack of power going to the
drive. Check the cables for damage and bad con-
nections.
Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup
No video or beeps during bootup
HDD lights are constantly on
Usually means the cable was installed backwards.
Bad IDE cable or defective drives/motherboard. Try
another HDD, or contact your HDD vendor.
Check power cables and cabling. May be a bad
power supply or IDE drive problem.
HDD does not power on
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Connecting Floppy Drives
See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current floppy drives on the market
require that the cable be installed with the colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most
cases, there will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the cable.
The first floppy drive (sometimes denoted as A:) is usu-
ally attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it.
Drive B: is usually connected to the second or third con-
nector in the cable (the second or third connector after
Pin 1
you install Drive A:). Refer to your floppy drive’s installa-
tion instructions (if available), or contact your dealer if
you are unsure about how to attach the floppy drive(s).
Remember, you can only have 2 floppy drives con-
nected at any given time.
Drive A:
3.5” connector
Drive B: Colored stripe
indicates Pin 1
This connector goes
to motherboard
5.25” connector Colored stripe
indicates Pin 1
Match striped side with Pin 1
Figure 2.4*
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed FDDs are...
Usually caused by faulty cables, cables put in back-
wards, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another
floppy drive to verify the problem or try another
cable. Also check to see if the onboard floppy is
enabled in the BIOS.
FDDs are not auto-detected
The cable, floppy, or motherboard may be faulty. Try
another cable or floppy drive to verify.
Floppy Drive Fail message at bootup
Check power cables and cabling. May be a bad
power supply or IDE drive problem.
FDD does not power on
FDD light is constantly on
Usually signifies that the cable is on backwards.
Reverse the cable at the floppy drive end and try
again.
* Cable may vary. Diagram provided for reference only.
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2.11 Installing Add-on Cards
There are a few rules you need to follow when installing add-on cards. In order to assure proper operation
and a quick installation, adhere to the following guidelines:
If you are going to install a PCI-bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of the
six PCI slots can support a Master or Slave device.
NEVER force a card into a slot. If it won’t fit properly, look at the socket on the motherboard to
make sure there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot. Damage will occur otherwise.
NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot. You will void your warranty, and you will damage your
system board if you try to do this.
When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards, try to push the entire card in at
one time. Don’t force one end of the card into the socket first and then the other, or a rocking
motion between the card and the slot might occur, and could damage the pins within the socket.
Make sure the cards are seated securely into their slots.
Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching.
Check the PCI device specifications with the PCI slot specifications (p.5) BEFORE installing!
When installing the add-on cards, make sure the cards are installed with even force; do not insert one
end and then the other. See the before (Figure 2.1a) and after (Figure 2.1b) example installation images
below for details.
1
Check orientation of card when installing
Figure 2.1a*
2
Push card down with even force
Figure 2.1b*
*
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2.12 Connecting PS/2, USB, and Serial Devices
This motherboard includes ports for PS/2 mouse and keyboard, Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices, and
serial and parallel devices. Please note that the upper PS/2 port is the mouse port, and the lower PS/2
port is for the keyboard (see Figure 2.3 below).
Installation of peripheral/external devices may vary. For details on installation of devices into the various
ports shown below, please consult your device’s documentation, device manufacturer, or your dealer for
details.
Connecting Serial and Parallel Ports
The serial and parallel ports can be used to connect various devices such as a mouse or printer. The con-
nectors can only be connected one way: be sure and check the orientation of the connector before install-
ing it into the port.
PS/2 Mouse Port
USB Ports
Parallel Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Serial Port 1
Serial Port 2
Figure 2.3
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2.13 Connecting the power supply*
This motherboard requires the following:
ATX power supply, one that conforms to ATX standard 2.01 or better
A minimum of 30+A on the +5V power line*
The clip on the power connector should lock over the tab on the onboard connector. You shouldn’t be able
to plug the power connector in any other way but just to be safe, make sure it looks like Figure 2.4b.
Make certain that you do not miss connecting any of the pins because if you do, you will void your war-
ranty and possibly cause damage to yourself and/or your motherboard when the power is turned on. After
connecting the power, make sure the connector is seated firmly into its socket so it will not become loose
or fall off when the computer is jostled or moved.
Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4a, is
the 20-pin connector of the ATX
power supply.
Step
1
Note the clip in the image: it will help
you install the plug correctly.
This is the CLIP
Figure 2.4a
Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4b, is
the 20-pin connector plugged into the
board*.
Step
2
Note the TAB
The clip is over the TAB of the
onboard connector.
When you connect the cable into the
motherboard’s 20-pin onboard con-
nector, it will make a CLICK noise as
it is installed.
This is normal.
Figure 2.4b**
Figure 2.4b is not an image of the Tiger MP ATX power connector. The Tiger MP
**NOTE:
power connector tab faces to the inside of the motherboard. Image provided as an
example for installation only.
*
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2.14 You are done!
After double-checking the jumper settings and cable connections, and putting the case back together, you
are done setting up the computer.
Installing a new motherboard may seem difficult, but by following these directions, you should have a
fairly uneventful time installing our products. If you do encounter problems, your vendor/dealer will be
able to help you, or you can consult one of our many technical support resources (see p. 63).
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2.15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: My system sometimes becomes unstable. How should I check the system?
A: The first thing to do is to check and see if you have any device conflicts related to the IRQ, or DMA. If
you are using Microsoft Windows, the Control Panel is a good place to start investigating the conflict.
Please consult your operating system documentation for details. Secondly, check to make sure you are
using an ATX 2.01 or better power supply that has a minimum of 30A on the +5V power line. Lastly,
make sure the motherboard is receiving adequete cooling.
Q: I have a question about memory compatibility; what memory will work on my motherboard?
A: Memory compatibility information can be found on Tyan’s website at: http://www.tyan.com
Q: I have a question about CPU compatibility; what CPU will work on my motherboard?
A: CPU compatibility information can be found on Tyan’s website at: http://www.tyan.com
Q: Where can I get additional accessories for my Tyan motherboard?*
A: You can purchase additional accessories such as USB cables*, as well as other Tyan-approved acces-
sories at the Tyan Computer Online Store: http://www.etyan.com
Q: Where do I get pinout information for my motherboard?
A: Pinouts of certain headers are available on the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com
Q: My motherboard is dead, how do I return it?
A: Contact the place of purchase or your distributor for assistance to return the motherboard for service.
RMA issues will not be handled via e-mail by Tyan Tech Support. Please refer to the URL link here for
more details: http://www.tyan.com/support/html/faq_rma.html
Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS?
A: Check the section about the Flash Utility (see p. 46) for information on upgrading your BIOS. BIOS
update files, flash utilities, and instructions on how to install them are also available from the Tyan website
Q: Why do I get a “CMOS checksum invalid” error message during POST?
A: If you get the above error message or “Invalid configuration, run Setup” message, it is an indication that
the CMOS battery needs to be changed. Contact your dealer for assistance. Once you’ve replaced your
battery or flashed your BIOS, don’t forget to check the Clear CMOS section (see p.12) so that you can
reset your CMOS.
*
If your chassis supports frontside USB connectors, it will usually come with the necessary cables.
Check that your chassis is frontside USB capable. Please check with your chassis vendor for details.
Tyan does not provide frontside USB cables.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Introduction to the BIOS setup
The BIOS is the basic input/output system, required by the computer to perform functions such as CPU
and hard drive support. This chapter describes different settings for the BIOS that can be used to config-
ure your system.
The BIOS section of the manual is subject to change without notice and is provided here for refer-
ence purposes only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print,
and therefore they may not be exactly the same as that displayed on your screen.
This manual describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you modify basic configuration
settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated battery-backed memory, called NVRAM, that retains
the information when the power is turned off.
The BIOS in your motherboard is a customized version of an industry-standard BIOS for IBM PC AT-com-
patible personal computers. It supports the AMD Athlon family of processors, and other compatible pro-
cessors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for the system central processing, memory, and I/O
subsystems.
The BIOS has been customized by adding important, but non-standard, features such as virus and pass-
word 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 this
BIOS setup program.
Starting Setup
The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configu-
ration information in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it
through the Power-On Self Test (POST).
When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operating system on one of the data storage
devices (HDD, floppy drive, etc.) If one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand
control of system operations to it. You can start the setup program by pressing the [F2] key while the sys-
tem is booting up.
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Setup Keys
The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.
Key
Tab
Function
Moves from one selection to the next
Left/Right Arrow Keys
Up/Down Arrow Keys
Enter
Change from one menu to the next
Move between selections
Opens highlighted section
Change setting
PgUp/PgDn Keys
Getting Help
Press [F1] to display 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.
In Case of Problems
If you discover that you have trouble booting the computer after making and saving changes with the
BIOS setup program, you can restart the computer by either:
Holding the power button down until the computer shuts off
The best advice is to alter only settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular, do not change set-
tings in the Chipset screen unless you absolutely sure that you need to. The Chipset defaults were care-
fully chosen by Tyan or your system manufacturer for the best performance and reliability. Even a
seemingly small change to the Chipset setup may cause the system to become unstable.
Setup Variations
Not all systems have the same setup program. While the basic look and function of the setup program
remains more or less the same for all systems, the appearance of your Setup screen 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 BIOS setup program.
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3.1 Main Setup
In this screen, you can alter general features such as the date and time, as well as access the IDE config-
uration screens. Note that the options listed below are for options that can directly be changed within the
Main Setup screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
hh:mm:ss
hh = hours
mm = minutes
ss = seconds
System Time
System Date
NOTES:
System time works on 24-hour format
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
mm/dd/yyyy
mm = month
dd = day
yyyy = year
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[size in MB] [media dimensions]
360KB, 5 1/4”
1.2MB, 5 1/4”
720KB, 3 1/2”
1.44/1.25MB, 3 1/2”
2.88MB, 3 1/2”
Not Installed
Legacy Diskette A (..B)
Disabled
NOTES:
This option is provided for your floppy device
needs. It is also linked to the Boot Sequence
in the Boot Menu.
Primary Master/Slave
Discussed on p. 34
Secondary Master/Slave
Discussed on p. 34
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
NOTES:
[size in KB]
N/A
System / Extended Memory
Large Disk Access Mode
Cannot be altered. Provided for your informa-
tion only.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Other Select Other if you have another
operating system such as UNIX.
NOTES:
A large disk is one that has more than 1024
cylinders, more than 16 heads, or more than
63 tracks per sector.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
Enabled
Boot Summary Screen
NOTES:
Enables or disables the information screen
seen on boot-up of the system.
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3.1-A. Master and Slave screens
The following options are for setting the configuration of the IDE devices installed in the system.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
None
Auto-typing is not able to
supply the drive type, or
the user has selected
None to disable any
drives that might be
installed.
1 to 39
User
Pre-configured drive
parameters. This option is
dependent on your drive.
The user must define the
different parameters of
the drive.
Type
Auto
Auto-detect the drive
parameters.
IDE Removeable Removeable read-and-
write media (e.g. Zip
drive).
CD-ROM
Readable CD-ROM drive.
ATAPI Removeable Removeable ATAPI media
(e.g. USB Zip drive).
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
NOTES:
[#]
1 to 65,536
All options are dependent on the drive.
Number of cylinders.
Cylinders
Heads
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[#]
1 to 16
Number of read/write
heads.
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[#]
1 to 63
Number of sectors per
track.
Sectors/Track
Landing Zone
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[#]
1 to 2048
Number of the cylinders
specified as the landing
zone for the read/write
heads.
NOTES:
IDE devices do not require a Landing Zone.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[#] or [None]
1 to 2048
None
Number of the cylinder at
which to change the write
timing.
Write Precomp
NOTES:
IDE devices do not require a Write Precomp.
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FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
Standard
DIsables the feature.
Standard is 1 sector per
block.
Multi-Sector Transfers
2 sectors
4 sectors
8 sectors
16 sectors
Number of sectors trans-
ferred per block.
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled / Enabled Enabling LBA causes logi-
cal block addressing to be
LBA Mode Control
used in place of Cylin-
ders, Heads, and Sectors.
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled / Enabled Enables 32-bit communi-
cation between CPU and
IDE card. Requires PCI or
local bus.
32-bit I/O
NOTES:
All options are dependent on the drive.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Standard
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
Fast PIO 4
Selects the method for
transferring data between
the HDD and system
memory.
Transfer Mode
NOTES:
The Setup menu only lists those options sup-
ported by the drive and platform.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled / Enabled Self-Monitoring Analysis-
Reporting Technology,
which monitors condition
of the HDD and reports
SMART Monitoring
when a catastrophic IDE
failure is about to happen.
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3.2 Advanced Setup
Options such as I/O device interfaces can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
Erases all configuration
data in a section of mem-
ory for ESCD (Extended
System Configuration
Data) which stores the
configuration settings for
non-PnP plug-in devices.
Reset Configuration Data
No
Does not erase ESCD.
NOTES:
Select Yes when required to restore the manu-
facturer’s defaults.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled / Enabled Enables or disables the
USB onboard controller.
USB Host Controller
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
Enables or disables sup-
port for Legacy USB.
USB BIOS Legacy Support
Chipset Configuration
Keyboard Configuration
I/O Device Configuration
Discussed on p. 38
Discussed on p. 39
Discussed on p. 39
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Both
‘Both’ enables both IDE
ports.
Disabled
Primary
Disables the ports.
Enables the primary port
only.
Onboard PCI IDE
Secondary
Enables the secondary
port only.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
‘Disabled’ turns off the
port.
Enabled
Auto
‘Enabled’ requires you to
enter the base I/O
address and the INT num-
ber on the next line.
Serial Port A (..B)
‘Auto’ makes the BIOS
configure the port during
POST.
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(advanced setup, continued)
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Normal
Selects the mode to use.
Mode
NOTES:
This option is only for Serial Port B.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
3F8, 2F8
3E8, 2E8
These options are depen-
dent on the IRQ, and vice
versa.
Base I/O
Interrupt
NOTES:
Recommended combinations include ‘3F8,
IRQ4’ and ‘2F8, IRQ3’.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
IRQ4
IRQ3
These IRQs are paired
with the Base I/O option.
NOTES:
Recommended combinations include ‘3F8,
IRQ4’ and ‘2F8, IRQ3’.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
‘Disabled’ turns off the
port.
Enabled
‘Enabled’ requires you to
enter the base I/O
address and the INT num-
ber.
Parallel Port
Auto
‘Auto’ makes the BIOS
configure the port during
POST.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Output only
Standard one-way proto-
col for parallel devices.
Bi-directional
EPP
Two-way protocol for par-
allel devices.
Enhanced Parallel Port
interface may provide
higher bandwidth, if an
EPP device is used.
Mode
ECP
Enhanced Capability Port
interface may provide
higher bandwidth, if an
ECP device is used.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
378
278
3BC
These options appear
when the parallel port is
set to ‘Enabled’.
Base I/O
Interrupt
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
IRQ5
IRQ7
These options appear
when the parallel port is
set to ‘Enabled’.
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(advanced setup, continued)
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
DMA1
DMA3
These options appear
when parallel port is set to
‘Enabled’.
DMA Channel
PCI Configuration
Discussed on p. 40
3.2-A. Chipset Configuration screen
Options related to the graphics interface can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
32MB
64MB
128MB
256MB
512MB
1GB
Sets the size of the mem-
ory area reserved for stor-
age of graphics data
structures used by the
AGP.
Graphics Aperture
None
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
None
ERR signals not output
under any condition.
Single bit
Multiple bits
Both
ERR signal output for a
single bit
SERR Signal Condition
ERR signal output for
multiple bits
ERR signal output for
both instances.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
No error checking.
EC (single bit)
Error checking & status
report enabled. Data not
corrected.
ECC (multiple bits) Error checking & status
report enabled. Data is
ECC Config
corrected.
ECC Scrub
Error checking & status
report enabled. Data is
corrected. Memory con-
tents are corrected
(scrubbed) after all reads
with errors.
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3.2-B. Keyboard Configuration screen
Options related to the keyboard can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Auto
‘Auto’ will have the BIOS
taking control of the Num-
Lock key at POST.
NumLock
On
Off
NumLock will be on after
POST.
NumLock will remain off
after POST.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
30/sec
26.7/sec
21.8/sec
18.5/sec
13.3/sec
10/sec
6/sec
Sets speed at which key-
strokes will be input into
the system.
Keyboard auto-repeat rate
2/sec
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
1/4 sec
1/2 sec
3/4 sec
1 sec
Sets speed at which key-
strokes will initially be
delayed from being input
into the system.
Keyboard auto-repeat delay
3.2-C. I/O Configuration screen
Options related to the I/O interface can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
AutoDetect
BIOS will auto-detect the
presence of a PS/2
mouse.
PS/2 Mouse
Disabled
Enabled
Disable any installed PS/2
mouse device.
Enable any installed PS/2
mouse device.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Enabled
Onboard floppy controller
is enabled.
Floppy disk controller
Disabled
Auto
Onboard floppy controller
is disabled.
BIOS will detect the pres-
ence of a floppy controller.
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3.2-D. PCI Configuration screen
Options related to the PCI slots can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
AGP
PCI
Selects primary video
boot device
Primary Video
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Option ROM Scan Enables or disables
device expansion ROM.
(Enable or Disable)
Enable Master
(Enable or Disable)
Enables selected device
as a PCI bus master. Not
every device can function
as a master. Check your
device documentation.
PCI Device, Slot 1 (..2, 3, 4, 5)
Latency Timer
Sets the bus master clock
rate. A device that has
high priority and high
throughput may benefit
from a greater value.
(0020h, 0040h,
0060h, 0080h,
00C0h, Default)
3.2-E. PCI/PnP IRQ Exclusion screen
Options related to the PCI/PnP interrupts can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Available
Reserved
Sets the availability of PCI
IRQs to ISA devices. If set
to ‘Reserved’, ISA devices
are excluded from using
the IRQ in question.
IRQ3 [..4, 5, 7, 10, 11]
3.2-F. PCI/PnP UMB Exclusion screen
Options related to the upper memory buffer (UMB) can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Available
Reserved
Sets the availability of the
UMB address to ISA
devices. If set to
‘Reserved’, ISA devices
are excluded from using
the UMB address in ques-
tion.
C800 - CBFF
CC00 - CFFF
D000 - D3FF
D400 - D7FF
D800 - DBFF
DC00 - DFFF
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3.3 Security Setup
Security options can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[press the [ENTER] key]
[Enter]
Enter up to seven alpha-
numeric characters. You
will be asked to confirm
the password. In related
systems, features will be
accessible only by users
who use the supervisor
password.
Set Supervisor Password
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Disabled
Enabled
Enabling requires a pass-
word on boot. Also
requires prior setting of
the supervisor password.
Password on boot
If the supervisor password
is set and this option is
disabled, the BIOS
assumes the user is boot-
ing.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Normal
Disk is unrestricted.
Write Protect
Write protect the boot
sector on the fixed disk.
Fixed disk will required a
password to Fdisk or for-
mat the drive.
Fixed disk boot sector
FORMAT:
[option]
OPTIONS:
Disabled
Enabled
Enabling this feature will
password-restrict diskette
drive access.
Diskette Access
3.4 Power Setup
Power management options can be altered through this screen.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
No
Yes
ACPI can be enabled or
disabled using this option.
ACPI Enabled
Power Savings
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Customized
User must define the
power saving values.
Maximum Power
Savings
Each of these options will
pre-define power saving
Maximum Perfor- values for the user.
mance
Disabled
Turns off power manage-
ment.
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(power setup, continued)
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Off
Inactivity period required
to put system in Standby
(partial power shutdown).
1 Minute
2 Minute
4 Minute
6 Minute
8 Minute
12 Minute
16 Minute
Standby Timeout
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Off
Inactivity period required
after Standby to Suspend
(maximum power shut-
down).
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
30 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes
Auto Suspend Timeout
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
On
Off
Wakes up system when
an incoming call is
detected by the modem.
Resume on modem ring
Resume on time
Resume Time
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
On
Off
Wakes up system at pre-
set time.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[00:00:00]
hours
minutes
seconds
Preset time to wake sys-
tem up.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[00/00/0000]
month
day
Preset date to wake sys-
tem up.
Resume Date
year
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3.5 Boot Setup
Boot settings can be altered through this screen. All options are arranged by vertical priority.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
(dependent on
Each item detected as a
devices detected) removeable device, will
be listed in this section.
(menu dependent on devices
detected
As the user presses the
‘+’ key, the item will move
up in priority. The item at
the top will take first prior-
ity, the second item takes
next highest priority, and
so on.
3.6 Exit Menu
Selecting “Exit” will display this menu.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
No
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Saves changes to CMOS
and exits BIOS setup.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
No
Discard any changes and
then exit BIOS setup.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
No
Loads preset defaults
from CMOS.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
No
Discards all changes.
Saves all changes.
FORMAT:
OPTIONS:
[option]
Yes
No
Save Changes
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Chapter 4: System Resources
Note: If you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the following things in the
following order:
MEMORY, VIDEO, CPU
By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might have been when setting up
your system. For more information on troubleshooting, check the Tyan website at http://www.tyan.com
4.1 Beep Codes
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series or audible beeps. For exam-
ple, if the Phoenix BIOS POST can initialize the video but an error occurs, an error message will be dis-
played. If it cannot display video, it will convey a series of beeps.
If you hear one long beep followed by two short beeps, then a video problem has probably occured and
the BIOS is having difficulty initializing the video display. Any other beep sequences that may or may not
occur are probably due to memory problems.
4.2 Flash Utility
Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash Utilities, BIOS downloads,
and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility with your motherboard, you must check the Tyan
website: http://www.tyan.com
Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event of a BIOS
flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS. There are no
NOTE:
exceptions. Tyan does not have a policy of replacing BIOS chips directly with end
users. In no event will Tyan be held responsible for damage done to the BIOS by the
end user.
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Appendix I: Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): 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): 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 mem-
ory. While the channel runs at only 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling
ends of the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; 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 HDDs.
ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT design by rotating the
board 90 degrees, so 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, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.
Bandwidth: refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more data the bus, phone line, or
other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then, also results in greater speed.
BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): is a feature within the BIOS that creates, prioritizes, and maintains a list
of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and then stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability
to load and execute an OS, as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process fails
for some reason. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of the OS.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): the program that 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.
Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data, usually from an application, though it is
also used when printing, and in most keyboard drivers. The CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before
copying it, all at once, to a disk drive. While this improves system performance --- reading to or writing
from a disk drive a single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly --- there is also the possibility of
losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not perma-
nently saved.
Bus: 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.
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Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory without going through
the CPU (similar to DMA channels).
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an application. Using a cache low-
ers data access times, since the needed information is stored in the SRAM instead of in the slow 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 4GB of regular memory.
Cache size: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be confused with the cache-
able 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 512KB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only 512KB of
this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory above 512MB could never be
cached.
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on” or “closed”, and inac-
tive when they are “off” or “open”.
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for
the BIOS.
COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such 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).
DDR (Double Data Rate): is a technology designed to double the clock speed of the memory. It activates
output on both the rising and falling edge of the system clock rather than on just the rising edge, poten-
tially doubling output.
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM than SIMMs, and do not
need to be installed in pairs.
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM sockets, because the physical slot and the logical unit are the
same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket, which is capable of acting as a memory
bank.
DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow hardware devices
(like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU
resources for other tasks. As with IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line. Plug-
n-Play devices will take care of this for you.
Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed.
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which has the unfortunate ten-
dency to lose data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh requirement
makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM such as SRAM.
ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors
during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash BIOS, is a ROM chip which can,
unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without
having to buy a new chip. Tyan’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information about Plug-n-Play devices
in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots.
Fault-tolerance: a term describing a system where one component can quickly be replaced without caus-
ing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external connector type of the
Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard. The standard form factors are the AT and ATX,
although Tyan also makes some Baby-AT and ATX Footprint boards.
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
Handshaking: a form of encryption. One system, typically the server, sends an encryption scheme to
another agent, typically a client. Thus, the client’s data is protected during transmittal to the server.
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
IC (Integrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.
IDE (Integrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD interface. It can handle drives up
to 8.4 GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are in fact Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capacity
determined by the hardware controller.
IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.
I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, key-
board, etc.)
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Initial Program Load (IPL): a feature built into BBS-compliant devices, describing those devices as
capable of loading and executing an OS, as well as being able to provide control back to the BIOS if the
loading attempt fails.
IPL: see Initial Program Load.
IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU. The interrupt
controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is
only one device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system.
Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture): a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This is
most common when the system sends data out to a peripheral device, and it waiting for the peripheral to
send some data back (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
Mirroring: see RAID.
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that holds its data without
power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.
OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): Compaq or IBM package other companies’ motherboards
and hardware inside their case and sell them.
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time (that is, in parallel form,
eight bits at the same time).
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-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).
PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes used by IDE drives. These
modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast, 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: 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 pri-
mary cache is full, to the slower secondary cache.
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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 pipe-
line repeatedly executing a set part of an operation on a series of instructions.
PM timers (Power Management timers): software timers that count down the number of seconds or min-
utes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or doze mode.
PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug-n-Play devices
require little set-up to use. Novice end users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a
Plug-n-Play aware operating system (such as Windows 98), and go to work. Devices and operating sys-
tems that are not Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each time you add or change any
part of your hardware.
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together make up the Wired for Man-
agement 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was designed to define a standard set of preboot protocol ser-
vices within a client, towards the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry
standard protocols.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to be stored in different places
on many hard drives. By using this method, the data is stored redundantly, also the multiple hard drives
willl appear as a single drive to the operating system. RAID level 0 is is known as striping, where data is
striped (or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID level 1 is known as
mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard drives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also
allows for faster access time and fault-tolerance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time.
RAID level 0+1 is both striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster access all at
the same time.
RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers 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): a storage chip which contains the BIOS; the basic instructions required to
boot the computer and start up the operating system.
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep two sets of memory
addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data alternately from one set of addresses and then the
other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays associated with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one
address bank before opening the next.
Serial port: called as such 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).
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SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formerly the most common form of RAM for motherboards. They
must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of DIMMs.
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.
SRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be refreshed in order to prevent
data loss. Thus, it is faster, and more expensive.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and fixed disk drive (usually the HDD) shuts down; all other
devices continue to operate normally.
Striping: see RAID.
UltraDMA/33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without
the proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take advantage of the higher data transmission rates
of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA HDDs.
USB (Universal Serial Bus): 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): the PC video display standard.
V-SYNC: controls the vertical properties of the monitor.
ZIF socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to insert CPUs without damag-
ing the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and the metal level is pulled
down. This shifts the processor over and down, guiding it into place on the board.
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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. Furthermore, if you purchased your sys-
tem from a dealer near you, you can actually bring your system to them to have it serviced, instead of
attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
Help Resources:
1. See the FAQ and beep codes section of this manual.
2. See the Tyan website for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, and other
information: http://www.tyan.com
3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling Tyan.
4. Check the Tyan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
Returning Merchandise for Service
During the 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.
NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any
warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by calling the manufacturer for a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently dis-
played on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. Tyan will
pay to have the board shipped back to you.
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Notice for the USA
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC
FCC Part 15: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1)
2)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equi-
ipment 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 Depart-
ment of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de
Classe B d’interference radio tel que spécifié par le Ministére Candien des Communications dans les
réglements d’inteférence radio.)
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type rec-
ommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in
accordance with your local regulations.
Document # D1461-103
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