Chapter 3

BIOS Configuration

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.

EGA/VGA

Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For

EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.

 

 

 

CGA 40

Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode.

 

 

CGA 80

Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode.

 

 

MONO

Monochrome adpater, includes high resolution monochrome

adapters.

 

 

 

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

POST does not stop for any errors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

All errors

If the BIOS detects any non-fatal error, POST stops and

 

 

prompts you to take corrective action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All, But Keyboard

POST does not stop for a keyboard error, but stops for all

 

 

other errors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All, But Diskette

POST does not stop for diskette drive errors, but stops for

 

 

all other errors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All, But Disk/Key

POST does not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but stops

 

 

for all other errors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S1854 specifications

The Tyan Computer S1854 is a powerful motherboard designed specifically for demanding server and workstation applications. As a part of Tyan's extensive lineup, the S1854 stands out for its balance of performance, reliability, and expandability, making it an attractive option for businesses and professionals requiring robust computational capabilities.

One of the key features of the S1854 is its support for dual Intel Xeon processors. This design allows users to harness the power of up to 16 cores, which is essential for high-performance tasks such as virtualization, scientific simulations, and large data processing. The motherboard supports Intel's latest Xeon E5-2600 series CPUs, providing cutting-edge performance along with advanced features like Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading.

The Tyan S1854 is built on the Intel C602 chipset, further enhancing its capabilities. The chipset offers reliable data transfers, increased memory bandwidth, and improved power management features. With support for up to 512 GB of ECC DDR3 memory across eight DIMM slots, the motherboard ensures data integrity and stability, which are critical for mission-critical applications.

Another important characteristic is the array of expansion options provided by the S1854. The motherboard includes multiple PCI Express slots, allowing for the installation of high-speed network cards, storage controllers, and GPU accelerators. This flexibility is essential for businesses that require customized configurations to meet their specific workload demands.

In terms of storage, the S1854 features an impressive variety of connectivity options, including six SATA III ports for standard hard drives and SSDs, as well as support for RAID configurations. This capability ensures data redundancy and improved performance, which are vital for server environments.

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Overall, the Tyan Computer S1854 delivers a blend of performance, scalability, and reliability. Its support for dual Xeon processors, high-capacity ECC memory, extensive expansion capabilities, and energy-efficient design make it an ideal choice for businesses and professionals seeking a robust foundation for their computing needs. Whether in data centers or high-performance workstations, the S1854 is engineered to excel.