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BIOS
CMOS RTC
The VIA MVP3 AGPset includes a Real Time
Clock (RTC) circuit, which provides the date
and time for the system. If the external
battery for the RTC is low, it will prevent
your system from POSTing, and you will not
get a display. Normally the life span of an
Battery
external battery is 2 years. If yours is
running low, you will need to replace it with
a new 3V lithium battery (Sony CR2032).
Flash EEPROM
The Trinity 100AT uses flash memory to store BIOS programs. It can be easily
updated if necessary using the flash utility (see page 59). Tyan does not
recommend flashing the BIOS unnecessarily. Check the Tyan web site for the
latest BIOS revision.
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 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-
warning
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.
3. Installing 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
S1590 Trinity 100AT
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