TYAN 1.00 User manual

Tyan S1836
Thunder 100
Motherboard User’s Manual
Revision 2.30
Copyright © Tyan Computer Corporation, 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan
Computer Corp.
All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this
manual are propery of their respective companies including, but not limited to the
following.
AMIBIOS is a trademark of American Megatrend Incorporated.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
INTEL, Pentium II, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
S1836 Thunder 100 is a trademark of TYAN Computer Corporation.
Information contained in this publication has been carefully checked for accuracy and
reliability. In no event will Tyan Computer be held liable for any direct or indirect,
incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data, or other malady resulting
from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this manual. The information
contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................4
Overview...............................................................................................4
Icons..................................................................................................... 5
HardwareSpecifications/Features....................................................6
SoftwareSpecifications......................................................................8
TechnicalSupport...............................................................................8
ReturningMerchandiseforService................................................. 9
2. Board Installation..............................................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Installation........................................................................................... 11
SettingJumpers...................................................................................24
3. Onboard Resource Settings..............................................25
QuickReferenceforJumpers.............................................................25
MapofMotherboardJumpers..........................................................26
HardwareCMOS&PasswordReset................................................28
SoftPowerConnector.........................................................................31
SpeakerConnectorInstallation.........................................................31
HardwareResetSwitch Connector Installation..............................31
Wavetable Upgrade............................................................................ 31
ExternalSMI.........................................................................................32
ChassisIntrusionAlarmConnector................................................. 32
AudioConnectors.............................................................................. 32
CMOSRTC...........................................................................................33
FlashEEPROM....................................................................................33
RAMInstallation................................................................................ 33
CacheMemory.....................................................................................34
IntelEthernetSetupandUse............................................................ 35
CreativeLabs Sound Drivers InstallationNote..............................49
FrequentlyAskedQuestions............................................................ 51
4. BIOS Configuration...........................................................55
MainSetup...........................................................................................56
AdvancedCMOSSetup.................................................................... 61
ChipsetSetup...................................................................................... 66
PowerManagementSetup.................................................................72
PlugandPlaySetup............................................................................76
PeripheralSetup.................................................................................. 81
SupervisorandUserSecurity............................................................84

LanguageUtility..................................................................................85
FlashWriterUtility..............................................................................85
5. System Resources.............................................................87
BeepCodes..........................................................................................87
TroubleshootingSystemProblems..................................................88
DisplayedErrorMessages................................................................ 89
Appendix1-CPURetentionModuleOptions............................................... 91
Appendix2-Glossary.......................................................................................93

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Thunder 100 family is a quality, high performance motherboard designed
for Intel Pentium II microprocessors. This motherboard utilizes the Intel 440BX
(S1836DLU,S1836DLUAN)or440GX(S1836DLUAN-GX)AGPsetsandcan
support CPU speeds of 233MHz through 450MHz, and host bus speeds of
66MHzto100MHz.
The motherboard, with built-in AGP slot, provides high performance capabili-
ties that are ideal for a wide range of demanding applications such as CAD,
CAM, CAE, desktop publishing, 3D animation, and video production.
This integrated system board achieves high reliability with numerous features
and yet is small enough to be supported in an Extended ATX form factor. Some
of the features included are onboard dual channel PCI PIO, Bus Master IDE
and UltraDMA/33, onboard floppy controller, onboard dual channel SCSI,
RAIDport II, onboard Creative Vibra 16XV sound, onboard Intel Ethernet, and
onboard high speed I/O (Ethernet and Sound controllers on DLUAN models
only).
With I/O and drive controller support built onboard, the one AGP slot, six PCI
and one ISA slots (one shared, seven usable) are free for numerous add-on
expansion cards.
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INTRO
Remember to take a look at TYAN Computer’s web site located at
http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s
products along with FAQs, distributors list, drivers, and BIOS setting explana-
tions.
Icons
In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have
added several icons to our format.
This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding
the setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often
appears next to information that may keep you from damaging
your board or system. While we will often point out the most
vital paragraphs in a chapter, you should always read every word in the text.
Failing to do so can lead to exasperation and expense.
Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions
for setting up your system, which are indicated by this icon.
However, it is in your best interest to read an entire section (and
perhaps the entire manual) before you begin to fiddle with your motherboard.
While we have alerted you to potential dangers in several places
in the manual with this icon, these warnings should not be
regarded as the whole of your safety regimen. Never forget that
computers are electrical devices, and are capable of delivering a shock. Prevent
damage to yourself and to your board: always ensure that your system is
turned off and unplugged whenever you are working with it, and that you are
equipped with a static safety device.
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HardwareSpecifications/Features
Processor Information ·Two SEC slots (Slot One type)
·66MHz to 100MHz bus support
·PentiumII 233-600MHz
·Supports Celeron CPUs in single
mode
Chipset Information ·Intel440GXAGPset(S1836DLUAN-GX)
·Intel440BXAGPset(S1836DLU/DLUAN)
·IntelPIIX4e controller
·SMC 932FR Super I/O chipset
·DEC21152-ABPCIBridge
Voltage and Power ·ATX power supply connector
Information ·+12V power source for DC fan onboard
·3.3V DRAM support
·Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power
consumption and EMI
Main Memory ·Upto 2048MB* onboard(forGX model)
·Up to 1024MB onboard (for BX models)
·Four 168-pin DIMM sockets
·Supports100MHz SDRAM with
SPD,andSDRAM+ECC
·Supports66MHz SDRAM withSPD
with 66MHzCPUclock only
System Management ·····NationalLM79 and LM75 ASICswith
onboard alarm for monitoring temperature,
supply voltages, and fan speed
·····Intel LANDesk Client Manager
software
·····Chassis intrusion detection capable
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Expansion Slots ·One 32-bit AGP slot
·Six 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots
·One 16-bit ISA slot
·One shared, seven usable
Physical Dimensions ·Extended ATX design
·13 inches x 12 inches
·IO shield compatible with Intel
Providence (included)
BIOS Information ·AMI Plug and Play flash BIOS
·DeepGreen,EnergyStar, ACPI, Year2000,
andPC98compliant (the AdaptecAIC-7895
SCSI chipisNOTPC98 compliant)
·Yellow LED forsleepmode
Disk Drive & System I/O ·Two PCIbusmastering EIDE
channels
·SupportsEIDECD-ROMs
·PIO Mode 3 & 4 (up to 17MB/sec DTR)
·UltraDMA/33 bus mastering mode
(up to 33MB/sec DTR)
·Support for two floppy drives (Mode
3 and 2.88MB supported)
·Two serialports(16550 UARTs)
·OneECP/EPPparallelport
·One IR (InfraRed) I/O interface port
·Two USB rev 1.2 ports
·One PS/2 mouse port
·One PS/2 keyboard port
·Wake-on LAN header (requires ATX
2.01 power supply)
Onboard UltraWide SCSI ·Adaptec AIC-7895 dual channel UltraWide
SCSI
·Two 68-pin high density UltraWide SCSI
ports
·One50-pinSCSI-2 port
·AdaptecUltra SCSI BIOS

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·RAID 0 and 1 support using optional
Adaptec ARO-1130CA PCI card
(RAIDport II)
Creative Labs Sound ·Vibra 16XV Midi audiochip
(S1836DLUAN models only) ·ATX Joystick, Audio in, Speaker,
Microphone connectors
Onboard Ethernet ·Intel8255810/100Ethernet
(S1836DLUAN models only) onboard
·Full Wake-on functionality (see
power supply requirements above)
·One RJ-45 ATX connector
SoftwareSpecifications
OS ·Operates with MS-DOS, Windows
3.x,WindowsforWorkGroup 3.x,
Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
NT, OS/2, Novell Netware, Solaris,
andSCOUnix
TechnicalSupport
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help
first. Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should
have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains.
Hence, they should be of the most assistance. Further, if you purchased your
system from a dealer near to you, you can actually bring your system in to
them to have it serviced, instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can
have expensive consequences).
If your dealer is unable to assist you,
try our web page, http://www.tyan.com
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technical support phone line, [phone]
or e-mail address [email protected]
ReturningMerchandiseforService
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST
for any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and
does not cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the
alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
ForResellersOnly:
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
before any warranty service can be rendered. You can obtain service by calling
the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The
RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the
manufacturer. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you.
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Board Installation
Unpacking
The motherboard package should contain the following:
·S1836DLU,S1836DLUANorS1836DLUAN-GXmotherboard
·One 40-pin IDE and 34-pin floppy cable pack
·One 9-pin Com port cable
·User’s manual
·OneUltra Wide SCSIcable
·Oneregular SCSI cable
·Two retention modules
·OneATX I/OShield
·One System Management & Driver CD; includes complete drivers for
LAN and audio controllers and manual and installation instructions for
CreativeVibra16XV.
Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of
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should be that of a standard ATX motherboard form factor.
How to install our products right...the first time.
What’s the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read this user’s manual. It contains important
information which will make configuration and setup much easier.
The next step is to properly ground yourself. First, unplug the power from your
computer case and then touch the metal casing of the power supply or any
metal part on the computer case. This will discharge any electricity from your
body. Take the motherboard out of the cardboard box and static bag, holding it
by its edges, and place it on a grounded anti-static surface, component side
up. Inspect the board for damage.
DONOTAPPLYPOWERTOTHEBOARDIFITHASBEENDAMAGED!
Press down on any of the socket ICs if it appears that they are not properly
seated (the board should still be on an anti-static mat). Do not touch the
bottom of the board. Remember, don’t take any electronic device out of its
protective bag until you are ready to install it into the computer case. If you
don’t ground yourself, you risk zapping the motherboard or adapter card.
Subsequent problems may not arise immediately because electrostatic dis-
charge damage, unlike physical damage, causes the device to fail over time.
Installthemotherboardintoyourcase.
Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper installa-
tion guidelines. TYAN recommends that you use only one screw to hold down
the motherboard. The rest of the mounting holes should be used for the plastic
standoffs. If your case does not have a hole for a standoff, simply cut off the
bottom of the plastic standoff so that the flat portion rests on the metal. The
adapter cards and the screws holding them down will keep your board flat. The
fastening screw should not short any of the traces on the motherboard. Make
certain that you do not overtighten the screw, as it will damage the mother-
board and possibly break internal traces in the surrounding area. The hole you
should use is located at the top-center of the board where the adapter cards
are fastened to the case.
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Plug in the power connector as shown.
The photos below show the ATX power connector before (Figure 1) and after
(Figure 2) it has been plugged in.
The plastic clip on the power connector should lock over the plastic tab on the
onboard connector. You shouldn’t be able to plug the power connector in any
other way but just to be safe, make sure it looks like Figure 2 above. Make
absolutely certain that you do not miss any pins because, if you do, you will
void your warranty and cause damage to yourself or your motherboard when
you turn the system on. After connecting the power, make sure the connector
is seated firmly into its socket so it will not become loose or fall off when the
computer is jostled or moved. Note: Tyan recommends using an ATX power
supply that conforms to industry standard revision 2.01.
Figure1 Figure 2
warning
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Next, connect your IDE cables (if you’re using IDE hard drives).
On all TYAN motherboards, the colored stripe on the cable always faces
towards the rear of the case (towards the ATX connectors).
In Figure 3 you can see
how the IDE cables should
look when they are
connected to your hard
drive. Notice how Pin 1
(denoted by a red stripe) is
connected so that it is next
to the power connector of
the drive. In most cases,
this is the proper way of
connecting your IDE cable
to the hard drive. Figure 4
shows the IDE cable
properly connected to the
motherboard.
Contact your hard disk
drive manufacturer or
documentation for more
Figure3
Figure4
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information.
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are:
• Hard disk drives are not auto-detected: may be a Master/Slave
problem or a bad IDE cable. Contact your vendor.
• Hard Disk Drive Fail message at bootup: may be a bad cable or
lack of power going to the drive.
• No video or beeps on bootup: usually means the cable is on
backwards.
• Hard drive lights are constantly on: bad IDE cable or defective
drives/motherboard. Try another HDD.
• Hard drives do not power up: check power cables and cabling.
May also be a bad power supply or IDE drive.
Now that you have installed your IDE drives, your floppies are next.
Pin 1 on the floppy cable is usually denoted by a red or colored stripe down
one side of the cable (see Figure 5 above). Most of the current floppy drives
on the market require that the colored stripe be positioned so that it is right
next to the power connector. In most cases, there will be a key pin on the cable
which will force you to connect the cable properly.
Drive A: is usually attached to the end of the cable with the twist in it. Drive B:
is usually connected to the middle of the cable. Refer to your installation
instructions or call your dealer if you are unsure about attaching floppy drives.
Refer to Figure 5 for a detailed anatomy of the floppy cable. Remember, you
can only have 2 floppy drives connected at any given time.
Figure5
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On all TYAN motherboards, the colored stripe on the cable always faces
towards the rear of the case (towards the ATX connectors), as with the IDE
cables. Please refer to your documentation for proper installation, or see Figure
4 on page 14.
Some symptoms of incorrectly installed floppies are:
• Floppy drives are not detected: usually caused by faulty cables, backward
cables, or a bad floppy or motherboard. Try another single floppy drive to
verify the problem or try another cable. Also, check to see if the onboard
floppy is enabled in the BIOS.
• Floppy Drive Fail message at bootup: the cable, floppy, or motherboard
may be faulty. Try another cable or floppy drive to verify.
• Light on the floppy is on constantly: a dead give-away that the cable is on
backwards. Reverse the cable at the motherboard end and try again.
Next are the Com and Printer ports.
Warning: When plugging in your keyboard and mouse, or when plugging
anything into a serial or Com port, make sure that the power is off. Connecting
these devices and ports while the power is on is called “hot plugging,” and
may damage your system.
Figure 6 below shows the ATX double row connectors on this board. The Com
and Printer ports, as well as the other ports, are labeled.
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PS/2 Mouse LP1 USB
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(* S1836DLUAN and S1836DLUAN-GX only)
Note: Only TYAN cables will work on this motherboard. If you are using an
existing case with old cables, your system will not function properly. Use only
TYAN-approved cables.
Connecting the USB and PS/2 ports.
This board includes ports for USB, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard devices.
The location of these ports is shown in Figure 6 above. Note that, for this
board, the PS/2 mouse port is the upper PS/2 port, and the PS/2 keyboard port
is the lower PS/2 port.
The PS/2 connectors are probably quite familiar to you. The USB connectors,
however, may be foreign. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a versatile port.
This one port type can function as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard, or
joystick port. It is fast enough to support video transfer, and is capable of
supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices. Close-ups of the USB
connector, as well as of the USB and PS/2 ports, are on the following page.
Figure 7 shows the USB ports and Figure 8 the PS/2 ports.
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Installing your add-in cards is relatively simple but...
there are a few rules you need to follow when plugging in a card. In order to
assure proper operation and a quick installation, adhere to these guidelines:
• If you are going to install a PCI-Bus interface card on your system,
be aware that any one of the two PCI slots can support a Master
or Slave device.
• NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesn’t fit, look at the socket
on the computer to make sure there are no wires or other
obstructions to the slot.
• NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot or a PCI card in an ISA
slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system board if
you do this.
• When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards,
try to push the entire card in at one time. Don’t force one end of
the card into the socket first and then the other. This will create a
rocking motion between the card and the slot and it will damage the
pins within the socket.
• Make sure that the cards are seated securely into the slots.
• Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching
each other or are shorting.
If you follow these basic guidelines, there shouldn’t be any problems with
installation. However, if you do encounter any problems, have a qualified
professional install your cards for you or contact your card manufacturer.
Remember, always read the manuals and installation notes that come with the
adapter cards. They contain important information which will help you install
the components right, the first time.
Next, you need to install your memory.
Since TYAN boards are manufactured with performance in mind, you should
use add-in components that match. Some DIMM modules may seem to be
high quality because of name or feel but that does not guarantee real-world
usability. Some cheaper or OEM memory may have brand-name components,
but they may contain inferior or substandard parts which do not meet the
critical tolerances our products require. Because of this, your memory may not
work correctly in a TYAN board though it may work well in a competitor’s
board. This is because many of our competitors do not adhere to the strict
tolerances required for high performance. If you buy a TYAN board, you are
getting the best system available. To make installation easy and trouble free,
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get high quality parts. Some brands we recommend are Advantage Memory,
Corsair Microsystems, Millenium, Kingston Memory, QesTec Incorporated,
Unigen, Micron Technology, and Crucial Technology. These DIMMs have
proven to be very stable on our boards and perform extremely well.
Figure9
To install your DIMMs, line your module up so that the pins fit into the slot.
There is only one way that your DIMM can fit properly. Make sure that the
short row of pins is lined up with the short gap in the DIMM slot. Figure 9
shows how to sit the DIMM into its slot. To insert the DIMM, push down
vertically on the module with even force, as shown in the photo. Do not shove
one end in first; doing so will bend the DIMM pins.
To lock the DIMM into place, push the plastic clips on either end of the slot
onto the notches in the ends of the DIMM (see Figure 10 on the following
page). To remove your DIMM, simply pull the clips back, and pull up on the
module.
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Figure 10
Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid
static damage.
Finally, install your CPU.
Pentium II processors (233 through 450MHz) can be used on the Thunder 100.
Please refer to pages 28-30 for the correct CPU jumper settings for your board.
Remember:
·The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and it can easily be damaged
by static electricity. Do not touch the CPU pins with your fingers.
·Before the CPU is installed, the motherboard must be placed on a
flat surface. You should be able to insert the CPU with minimal, but
firm, pressure. Do not press down hard on the CPU.
Currently, two types of cooling mechanisms are produced for Pentium II
processors: active (figure 11) and passive (figure 12). These two types of
cooling methods essentially perform the same function. The active cooler is
equipped with a cooling fan and heat sink, while the passive cooler is simply a
larger heat sink with no fan. The type of cooler used has no effect on perfor-
mance, and both types can be installed in the Pentium II slot on the Thunder
100board.
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