Diagnostics, Memory, Video, CPU Beep Codes | Tyan Computer S2498

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

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 of audible beeps. For example, if the BIOS POST can initialize the video but an error occurs, an error message will be displayed. If it cannot display the message, it will report the error as a series of beeps.

The most common type of error is memory error:

Memory not installed or memory not seated in the socket properly. If this occurs, the board will beep continuously and will not stop until power off. Please ensure that the correct type of memory is installed in the correct location.

If you get this error, please check your memory configuration, order, type, and check for faulty modules. Please check our website for memory compatibility.

Before calling your vendor or calling TYAN Tech Support, be sure that you know how many beeps your board made, and how long the beeps were. Also have other information such as your attached add-in cards, drives and OS to help speed up the support process and come to a possible solution faster.

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/

NOTE

Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the even of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS. There are no 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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Tyan Computer S2498 manual Diagnostics, Memory, Video, CPU Beep Codes, Flash Utility

Contents

Tomcat K7M Table of Contents Before you begin… Check the box contents Introduction OS Operating System Support PowerRegulatory Form Factor Installation Board InstallationHow to install our products right…. the first time Board Image Block Diagram S2498 Tomcat K7M Block Diagram Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors J37 JP13JP8, JP14 JP7, *JP15 PIN S/PDIF Header J1 Cmos Reset JP13Default Cmos Audio Header J5 USB Header JP2 10 *LAN2 LED Header *JP7, *JP15, *JP16 LAN1 LED Header JP8, JP14 VGA Header J37 Internal Audio Connector Cdin Mounting the Motherboard = 9 Chips Memory Installation Procedure Installing the Memory Installing the Processor and Heatsink Attaching Drive Cables Finishing Installing the HeatsinkPage Page Installing Add-In Cards Installing the Power Supply Connecting External DevicesDisconnect power supply from electrical outlet Finishing Up Key Function Bios SetupStarting Setup Setup Basics Setup Variations Case of ProblemsGetting Help Main Bios Setup Exit Without Save Load Optimized DefaultsSupervisor / User Password Save & Exit Setup IDE Master / Slave Setup Standard Cmos FeaturesPhoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Standard Cmos Features Date / Time Setup Halt On Video Advanced Bios Features Typematic Delay Msec Boot Up Floppy SeekBoot Up NumLock Status Typematic Rate Setting Small Logo EPA Show Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Video RAM Cacheable Advanced Chipsets FeaturesSystem Bios Cacheable Memory Hole： Dram Timing Current FSB FrequencyCurrent Dram Frequency Dram Clock Active to CMD Trcd Dram Command RateWrite Recovery Time AGP Mode AGP Master 1 WS Write CPU Direct Access FBTVConnector AGP Fast Write PCI1/PCI2 Post Write Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus ControlPCI Delay Transaction PCI1/PCI2 Master 0 WS Write Init Display First Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Integrated PeripheralsVIA OnChip IDE Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip PCI Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Sata ModeIDE Prefetch Mode IDE HDD Block Mode OnChip Ehci Controller AC97 AudioMC97 Modem Onchip USB Controller UR2 Duplex Mode Super IO Device Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup UtilityUart Mode Select IR Transmission Delay ECP Mode Use DMA Use IR PinsParallel Port Mode EPP Mode Select Power Management Setup Ac Loss Auto Restart Modem Use IRQSoft-Off by Pwrbtn Run Vgabois if S3 Resume PCI Master PowerOn by PCI CardRTC Alarm Resume USB Resume from S3 IRQ8, 9, 10, 11 Primary IntrIRQ3,4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility PC Health StatusCPU Warning Temperature Shutdown Temperature CPU Clock Frequency/Voltage ControlAuto Detect PCI Clk Spread Spectrum Load Optimized Defaults Y/N? N Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Y/N? N Enter Password Supervisor/User Password Setting Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N? Y Password Disabled Quit without saving Y/N? Y Exit Without Saving Phoenix AwardBIOS Cmos Setup Utility Memory, Video, CPU Beep Codes DiagnosticsFlash Utility Appendix I Glossary Page Mirroring see RAID Page Page Technical Support Returning Merchandise for Service Document # D1650-101