Chapter 4

BIOS Configuration

PCI1 to PCI0 Access

Set this option to Enabled to enable access between two different PCI buses (PCI1 and PCI0). The settings are Enabled or Disabled.

Method of Memory Detection

This option determines how your system will detect the type of system memory you have installed. Options are Auto+SPD or Auto only.

DRAM Integrity Mode

This option sets the type of system memory checking. The settings are:

Setting

Description

 

 

Non ECC

No error checking or error reporting is done.

 

 

EC

Errors are detected, but no corrections will be made.

 

 

ECC Hardware

Errors are detected, and single bit errors are corrected.

 

 

DRAM Refresh Rate

This option specifies the interval between refresh signals to DRAM system memory. The settings are 15.6 us (microseconds), 31.2 us, 62.4 us, 124.8 us, or 249.6 us.

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-640KB, or 15MB- 16MB.

SDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This option specifies the length of the a inserted between the RAS and CAS signals of the DRAM system memory access cycle if SDRAM is installed. The settings are Auto, 2 SCLKs or 3 SCLKs. The Optimal default setting is Auto.

SDRAM RAS# Precharge

(CHANGE) This option specifies the length of the RAS precharge part of the DRAM system memory access cycle when SDRAM system memory is installed in this computer. The settings are Auto, 2 SCLKs, or 3 SCLKs.

Power Down SDRAM

If this option is set to Enabled, the SDRAM Power Down feature is enabled. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.

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Tyan Computer InterServe 90 PCI1 to PCI0 Access, Method of Memory Detection, Dram Integrity Mode, Setting Description