Tyan Computer S2498 manual Introduction

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 – Congratulations!

You have just bought one of the most advanced platforms as a high Quality/reliable single board computer. The Tomcat K7M is based on VIA KN400A chipset, supporting the AMD Geode NX Processor with 133MHz FSB, DDR memory, VIA integrated Unichorme Graphics and more. These features enable breakthrough performance for today’s rapidly developing multimedia applications.

Visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.TYAN.com. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQ’s, distributor’s list and BIOS setting explanations.

1.2 – Hardware Specification

Processor

Single Socket A (Socket 462)

Support AMD Geode NX1250, NX1500 and NX1750 CPU 453pin OPGA package.

Expansion Slots

Two 32Bit/33MHz PCI 2.3 Slots

Chipset

VIA KN400A chipset

VT8237

Winbond W83697HF LPC I/O chip

Realtek ALC655 AC’97 codec chip

Memory

Single memory channel

Supports up to two PC2100/2700 DIMMs Up to 2GB of un-buffered Non-ECC memory

Integrated IDE

Dual channel master mode support up to four IDE devices

Support for ATA-100/66/33 IDE drives and ATAPI compliant devices

Integrated Serial ATA

Serial ATA Host controllers embedded Two Serial ports running at 1.5Gb/s

Integrated LAN Controllers

One Integrated Realtek RTL8100C 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller

Integrated Intel82541 Gigabit Ethernet Controller. (AGNN version only)

Back Panel I/O Ports

Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard ports Stacked USB 2.0 ports (4 ports total) One 9-pin UART Serial port

One 15-pin VGA port

One 25-pin SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port One RJ45 10/100 Base-T port

One RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T port (AGNN version only)

Vertical Mic-In/Line-In/Line-out audio jacks (AGN version only)

Integrated I/O Interfaces

One Floppy connector for up to two drives Two IDE connectors for up to four IDE devices

Two SATA connectors for up to two devices Two USB 2.0 Ports (via optional cable)

Pin headers for LAN LED/I2C/Chassis intrusion

Pin headers for 1*system Fans Tyan 2 x 9 front panel connector Com2 ports (pin header)

One integrated 11pin VGA pin header CD Audio-input Connector

Mic, and Line-out pin header S/PDIF out pin header

Integrated Graphics

Integrated S3 Graphics UniChormeTM 2D/3D engine with MPEG-2 acceleration

Share memory: 16/32/64MB

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Contents Tomcat K7M Table of Contents Before you begin… Check the box contents Introduction Power RegulatoryForm Factor OS Operating System SupportInstallation Board InstallationHow to install our products right…. the first time Board Image S2498 Tomcat K7M Block Diagram Block DiagramBoard Parts, Jumpers and Connectors JP13 JP8, JP14JP7, *JP15 J37PIN Cmos Reset JP13 DefaultCmos S/PDIF Header J1USB Header JP2 Audio Header J5LAN1 LED Header JP8, JP14 10 *LAN2 LED Header *JP7, *JP15, *JP16Internal Audio Connector Cdin VGA Header J37Mounting the Motherboard Installing the Memory = 9 Chips Memory Installation ProcedureInstalling the Processor and Heatsink Finishing Installing the Heatsink Attaching Drive CablesPage Page Installing Add-In Cards Installing the Power Supply Connecting External DevicesDisconnect power supply from electrical outlet Finishing Up Bios Setup Starting SetupSetup Basics Key FunctionSetup Variations Case of ProblemsGetting Help Main Bios Setup Load Optimized Defaults Supervisor / User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SaveStandard Cmos Features Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Standard Cmos FeaturesDate / Time Setup IDE Master / Slave SetupVideo Halt OnAdvanced Bios Features Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock StatusTypematic Rate Setting Typematic Delay MsecHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceBoot Other Device Small Logo EPA ShowAdvanced Chipsets Features System Bios CacheableMemory Hole： Video RAM CacheableCurrent FSB Frequency Current Dram FrequencyDram Clock Dram TimingDram Command Rate Write Recovery TimeAGP Mode Active to CMD TrcdCPU Direct Access FB TVConnectorAGP Fast Write AGP Master 1 WS WritePhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus Control PCI Delay TransactionPCI1/PCI2 Master 0 WS Write PCI1/PCI2 Post WritePhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip IDE Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup UtilityIntegrated Peripherals Init Display FirstSata Mode IDE Prefetch ModeIDE HDD Block Mode VIA OnChip PCI Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup UtilityAC97 Audio MC97 ModemOnchip USB Controller OnChip Ehci ControllerSuper IO Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Uart Mode SelectIR Transmission Delay UR2 Duplex ModeUse IR Pins Parallel Port ModeEPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMAPower Management Setup Modem Use IRQ Soft-Off by PwrbtnRun Vgabois if S3 Resume Ac Loss Auto RestartPowerOn by PCI Card RTC Alarm ResumeUSB Resume from S3 PCI MasterIRQ8, 9, 10, 11 Primary IntrIRQ3,4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PC Health Status CPU Warning TemperatureShutdown Temperature PC Health StatusFrequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI ClkSpread Spectrum CPU ClockLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Y/N? N Load Optimized Defaults Y/N? NSupervisor/User Password Setting Enter PasswordPassword Disabled Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N? YExit Without Saving Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Quit without saving Y/N? YMemory, Video, CPU Beep Codes DiagnosticsFlash Utility Appendix I Glossary Page Mirroring see RAID Page Page Returning Merchandise for Service Technical SupportDocument # D1650-101