Flash Eeprom; Mounting The Motherboard In The Chassis; Installing Memory - TYAN TIGER 133 Manual

Flash EEPROM

The Tiger 133 uses flash memory to store BIOS firmware. It can be updated as
new versions of the BIOS become available. You can upgrade your BIOS easily
using the flash utility (see page 59).

2. Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis

Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer for proper installa-
tion guidelines. TYAN recommends that you use screw down the motherboard.
with all the mounting holes provided. 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 motherboard 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.

3. Installing Memory

Since TYAN boards are manufactured with performance in mind, you should
use add-in components that match. It is highly recommended that the memory
! ! ! ! !
DIMMs are installed prior to connecting the power supply. Some DIMM
modules may seem to be high quality because of name or feel but that does not
important!
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, 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. Please check the TYAN website for more information and updates about
memory compatibility: www.tyan.com
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