Table Of Contents - TYAN TOMCAT I815E Manual

1. Introduction............................................................................................... 4
Overview......................................................................................... 4
Icons................................................................................................ 5
Hardware Specifications/Features.............................................. 6
Software Specifications................................................................ 8
Technical Support......................................................................... 8
Returning Merchandise for Service............................................ 8
2. Board Installation.................................................................................. 10
Unpacking.................................................................................... 10
Installation................................................................................... 10
Quick Reference for Jumpers..................................................... 12
Map of Motherboard Jumpers.................................................. 13
Setting Jumpers........................................................................... 15
Clear CMOS and Reset PW........................................................ 15
BIOS Flash TL.............................................................................. 15
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector.......................................... 16
Soft Power Connector................................................................. 17
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis............................. 18
Installing Memory........................................................................ 18
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan......................................... 21
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives......................................... 22
Installing Add on Cards ............................................................ 24
Connecting PS/2, USB, Ethernet*, Serial & Parallel Devices 25
Connecting the Power Supply................................................... 26
Ethernet Setup and Use*........................................................... 26
Frequently Asked Questions.................................................... 30
3. BIOS Configuration.............................................................................. 32
Main Setup................................................................................... 33
Advanced Menu......................................................................... 33
Configure Nat366 Serial Port(s) and Parallel Port................... 34
IDE Configuration....................................................................... 34
Floppy Configuration................................................................. 36
Boot Settings Configuration..................................................... 37
Event Log Configuration........................................................... 38
Chipset Menu.............................................................................. 39
GMCH Configuration.................................................................. 39

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