Tyan Computer Tyan S1598 user manual Bios Configuration, Introduction to Setup

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Chapter 3

BIOS Configuration

chapter 3

BIOS Configuration

Introduction to Setup

This manual describes the Award EliteBIOS Setup program. The Setup program lets you modify basic system configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated battery-backed memory, called CMOS RAM, that retains the information when the power is turned off.

The EliteBIOS 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 EliteBIOS 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.

Starting Setup

The EliteBIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configuration information in CMOS RAM and begins

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Contents Tyan S1598 Motherboard User’s Manual RevisionTable of Contents This page has been intentionally left blank Chapter OverviewHardware Specifications/Features IconsChipset Information Bios InformationOn Board Cache System MemoryTechnical Support Software SpecificationsOther Features On BoardAudio Manufacturing OptionReturning Merchandise for Service Help resourcesFor Resellers Only Precautions UnpackingWhat’s the first thing I should do? Installation Steps Do Notapply Power to the Board if IT has Been DamagedWhat is a Jumper? Pin jumpers Or more pin jumpers Off OpenMap of Motherboard Jumpers DimmPicture of Motherboard Features CPU Core Voltage Settings Setting JumpersCPU Bus Speed Settings CPU Clock MultiplierJ3 External Pin Assignments 66MHz. The benefit of this setting is that you canHardware Cmos & Password Reset FAN Pin AssignmentsSpeaker Connector Installation Acpi Bi-Color LED Connector J5Soft Power Connector Mounting the Motherboard in the ChassisInstalling Memory Dimm Bank TotalChapter Cache Memory Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan CPUInstall Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives Connecting the Power Supply Connecting Floppy DrivesInstalling Add-on Cards Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial & Parallel Devices Frequently Asked Questions You are doneInstall Chapter This page intentionally left blank Bios Configuration Introduction to SetupSetup Keys Key Function Main Setup Menu Setup VariationsChipset Features Setup Standard Cmos SetupBios Features Setup Power Management SetupStandard Cmos Setup DateTime Chapter Video Floppy 3 Mode SupportDrive A, Drive B Halt OnBios Features Setup MemoryBios Feature Setup Default Settings Chart Se tting Option Bios De fault Se tup De faultBoot Sequence Settings ChartQuick Power On Self Test Virus WarningTypematic Rate Setting Boot Up Floppy SeekBoot Up NumLock Status Typematic Delay MsecPCI/VGA Palette Snoop Video Bios ShadowSecurity Option OS Select for Dram 64MBChipset Features Setup Advanced OptionsSdram Cycle Length Chipset Features Setup Default Settings ChartBank 0/1, 2/3, 4/5 Dram Timing Dram Read PipelineCache Timing Video Bios CacheableSystem Bios Cacheable Memory Hole at 15MbAddrPower Management Setup IRQ7LPT1Power Management Acpi FunctionPM Control byAPM Video Off Option PM TimersHDD Power Down Video Off MethodRTC Alarm Resume Doze ModeSuspend Mode PM EventsProcessed. Secondary interrupts are typically IRQnPnP/PCI Configuration PnP / PCI Configuration Default Settings ChartPNP OS Installed Reset Configuration DataResources Controlled By IRQ-nAssigned to PCI Delay TransactionPCI#2 Access #1 Retry DMA-nAssigned toIntegrated Peripherals IDE HDD Block Mode Integrated Peripherals Default Settings ChartIDE Prefetch Mode On-Chip PCI IDE First/Second ChannelOnboard FDD Controller IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UdmaInit Display First Onboard Serial Port 1User Password Flash Writer UtilityChapter Flash Memory Writer Post Messages Bios ROM checksum error System haltedCmos battery failed BeepKeyboard error or no keyboard present Cmos checksum error Defaults loadedDisplay switch is set incorrectly CPU at nnnnMemory Test Override enabled Defaults loadedKeyboard is locked out Unlock the key Memory test failThis page has been intentionally left blank Appendix Glossary Appendix Glossary Appendix Glossary Appendix Document # D1353-100 Jumper Settings Quick Reference See pages 14-16 for details on Jumpers