Table Of Contents - TYAN S8228 Notice

Before you begin... ............................................................................ 4
Chapter 1: Instruction ........................................................................ 5
1.1 - Congratulations .......................................................................................... 5
1.2 - Hardware Specifications ............................................................................. 5
1.3 - Software Specifications .............................................................................. 7
1.4 - AST2050 User Guide ................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: Board Installation ............................................................ 9
2.1 - Board Image ............................................................................................. 10
2.2 - Block Diagram .......................................................................................... 11
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors..................................................... 12
2.4 - Installing the Processor ............................................................................ 18
2.5 - Heat sink Installation ................................................................................ 20
2.7 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ................................................ 22
2.8 - Installing the Memory ............................................................................... 24
2.9 - Attaching Drive Cables ............................................................................. 28
2.10 - Installing Add-In Cards ........................................................................... 29
2.11 - Connecting External Devices ................................................................. 30
2.12 - Installing the Power Supply .................................................................... 31
2.13 - Finishing Up ........................................................................................... 32
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ..................................................................... 33
3.1 - About the BIOS ........................................................................................ 33
3.2 - BIOS Menu Bar ........................................................................................ 33
3.3 - Setup Basics ............................................................................................ 34
3.4 - Getting Help ............................................................................................. 34
3.5 - In Case of Problems ................................................................................. 34
3.6 - BIOS Main Menu ...................................................................................... 35
3.7 - BIOS Advanced Menu .............................................................................. 36
3.8 - Boot Menu ................................................................................................ 58
3.9 - Security Menu .......................................................................................... 62
3.10 - Chipset Menu ......................................................................................... 63
3.11 - Exit Menu ............................................................................................... 79
Chapter 4: Diagnostics .................................................................... 81
4.1 - Beep Codes .............................................................................................. 81
4.2 - Flash Utility ............................................................................................... 81
4.3 - AMIBIOS Post Code ................................................................................. 82
Glossary ............................................................................................ 85
Technical Support ............................................................................ 91
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