TYAN TRINITY K7 User manual

Tyan S2380
Trinity K7
Motherboard Users Manual
Revision 1.00
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manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan
Computer Corp.
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manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the
following.
Award is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
AMD, Athlon K7 are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
S2380 Trinity K7 are trademarks 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
Hardware Specifications/Features................................................. 6
Technical Support..............................................................................8
Returning Merchandise for Service................................................8
2. Board Installation....................................................................................... 9
Unpacking.......................................................................................... 9
Installation........................................................................................ .9
Quick Reference for Jumpers........................................................ 11
Map of Motherboard Jumpers..................................................... 12
Setting Jumpers.............................................................................14
Clear CMOS & Reset Password .................................................. 15
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation......................... 16
Onboard Sound Audio Connectors..............................................16
Power LED Connector.....................................................................16
Suspend to RAM function.............................................................16
CMOS RTC...................................................................................... 17
Flash EEPROM............................................................................... 17
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis .............................. 18
Installing Memory.......................................................................... 18
Installing the Slot ACPU and Cooling Fan..................................22
Installing IDE and Floppy Drives................................................. 24
Installing Add on Cards ............................................................... 26
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices................... 27
Connecting the Power Supply...................................................... 29
3. BIOS Configuration..................................................................................30
Main Setup Menu.......................................................................... 33
Standard CMOS Features.............................................................. 35
Advanced BIOS Features...............................................................40
Advanced Chipset Features...........................................................45
Intergrated Peripherals....................................................................49
Power Management Setup............................................................ 53
PnP/PCI Configuration ...................................................................59
Flash Writer Utility...........................................................................61
4. System Resources......................................................................................64
Beep Codes..................................................................................... 64

Appendix Glossary..........................................................................................65
Compliance Information................................................................................72

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The S2380 Trinity K7 is a quality, high performance motherboard designed for
Slot A AMD Athlon K7 microprocessors. The Trinity K7 utilizes the VIA
VT8371 with Award BIOS. S2380 can support Athlon K7 CPU speeds of 500
MHz through 1 GHz, and host bus speeds of up to 200MHz (FSB running at
100 MHz DDR). The S2380 motherboard, with a built-in 4x AGP slot, provides
high performance capabilities that are ideal for a wide range of demanding
applications such as CAD, CAM, CAE, desktop publishing, 3D animation, 3D
Games and video production.
This system board in an ATX form factor offers far more features and
expandability than Micro ATX models. Some of the features included are Four
USB ports, onboard dual channel PCI PIO, 6 PCI slots,Bus Master IDE and
UltraDMA/66, onboard floppy controller, and onboard high speed I/O.
Flexibility and expandability have been designed into the Trinity K7. With I/O
and drive controller support built onboard, the one AGP slot, plus six PCI slots
gives a total of seven usable slots for numerous add-on expansion cards.
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, and drivers.
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INTRO
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 install 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.
!
important!
procedure
1.
2.
3.
warning

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Hardware Specifications/Features
Processor Information One Slot A CPU connector
Supports AMD Athlon K7 CPU up to 1 GHz
FSB Support for 200 MHz (100 MHz DDR)
Auto-Detect Processor Voltage.
Processor Built in 128KB L1 Cache
Processor Built in 512KB L2 Cache
Chipset Information VIA KX-133:VT8371+VT82C686A
Voltage and Power ATX power supply connector
Information Input Voltage - 90V to 130Vat 60Hz
Output Wattage - 235W
Output Voltage - 3.3V, +/-5V, +/- 12V
3.3V DRAM support
Backup Battery
-3.0V to 3.6V Cr2032 Lithium
-Magnesium-oxide coin cell
Main Memory Up to 1.5 GB
Three 168-pin DIMM sockets
Supports PC100/PC133 SDRAM
Supports VCM SDRAM Memory
Expansion Slots One 4x 32-bit AGP slot
Six 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots
One 16-bit ISA slot (shared w/ one PCI)
Total seven usable slots
BIOS Information Award BIOS 2Mbit Flash RAM
Supports APM and ACPI
Auto Detection of memory size
Auto Configuration of hard disk types
User Settings of hardware monitoring
Multiple boot options
DMI 2.0 / PC99 compliant
Hardware Monitoring VIA hardware monitoring built into
VT82C686A
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3-pin Fan Monitoring headers
Flexible Temperature Sensor Under CPU
heatsink
Hardware Detects +/- 5V, +/-12V, CPU status
System Health Status Detect
3-pin Wake on LAN header
3-pin Wake on Ring header
Disk Drive & System I/O Two PCI bus mastering EIDE channels
Supports EIDE CD-ROMs
PIO Mode 3 & 4 (up to 17MB/sec DTR)
UltraDMA/66 bus mastering mode (up to
66MB/sec DTR)
Support for two floppy drives (up to 1.44MB)
Two serial ports (16550 UARTs)
One ECP/EPP parallel port
Four USB rev 2.0 Ports (two headers via cable
optional)
One PS/2 mouse port
One PS/2 keyboard port
Integrated Audio VIA VT82C686A Southbridge Digital Link
Audio
AC 97 Audio Codec
Line in, Line out, Game Port,Mic Port
Four Pin CD-ROM Audio & VIDEO-IN header
Physical Dimensions ATX 2.01 design (12 x 8.2)
Four Layer Board
Software Specifications
OS Operates with MS-DOS ver 6.22, Windows 98
& Win98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
INTRO
Please refer to web for OS updates

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Technical Support
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 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). Please refer to your dealer for specific warranty
coverage details.
Help resources:
1. See FAQ and beep codes sections of this manual.
2. See Tyan web site for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, etc.
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3. Contact your dealer or distributor for help BEFORE calling Tyan.
4. Check the Tyan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
Returning Merchandise for Service
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.
For Resellers Only:
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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chapter 2
Board Installation
Unpacking
The motherboard package should contain the following:
(1) S2380 mainboard
(1) 34-pin floppy cable pack
(1) 80-pinATA-66 IDE cable
(1) S2380 Users Manual
(1) Driver CD
(1) URM Retention Module
Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of
the S2380 matches the ATX system board specifications. Your chassis should
support a standard ATX mainboard 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.

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Chapter 2
Board Installation
procedure
1.
2.
3.
Here are some precautions you should follow when installing your mother-
board:
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard
from the antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer
and then touch any metal part on the computer case. (Or wear a
grounded wrist strap.)
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of
the board.
(3) Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,
and leads.
(4) Avoid touching pins of memory modules and chips.
(5) Place motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the
antistatic bag.
Having reviewed the precautions above, the next step is to take the mother-
board out of the cardboard box and static bag, hold it by its edges, and place it
on a grounded antistatic surface, component side up. Inspect the board for
damage.
DO NOTAPPLYPOWER TO THE BOARD IFITHAS BEEN DAMAGED!
Press down on any of the socket ICs if it appears that they are not properly
seated (the board should still be on an antistatic 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 actually install it into the computer case. If you do
not 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.
Installation Steps
1. Set Jumpers
2. Mount Motherboard in Chassis
3. Install Memory
4. Install CPU & Cooling Fan
5. Connect IDE and Floppy Drives
6. Connect Power Supply
7. Install Add-on Cards
8. Connect PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices
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important!