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- Page 1 Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing. MiTAC assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. MiTAC retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications at any time, without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.5 Security Menu ..................... 77 3.6 Chipset Menu ....................78 3.7 Exit Menu....................84 Chapter 4: Diagnostics................85 4.1 Beep Codes ....................85 4.2 Flash Utility....................85 4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code ................... 86 Glossary..................... 89 Technical Support ..................95 http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x S5501 user’s manual 1 x S5501 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process. - Page 4 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
All of this provides the S5501 the power and flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application. Remember to visit MiTAC’s Website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of MiTAC’s products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS upgrades. - Page 6 TYAN Riser Card PCI-E x8 1U riser card (right) Note: Only x8 signal when using M2091 Recommended Barebone / 1U Barebone GT20-B5501 Chassis Port Q'ty Controller Intel 82574L Connector (6) SATA Controller Intel 3420 Storage SATA Speed 3.0 Gb/s RAID...
- Page 7 Motherboard (1) S5501 Motherboard Manual (1) User's manual / (1) Quick Ref. Guide Package Contains Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD I/O Shield (1) I/O Shield Cable SATA (6) SATA signal cables Optional M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) / M2091-R,...
- Page 8 Plug and Play (PnP) /PCI2.3 /WfM2.0 /SMBIOS2.3 /PXE boot / ACPI 2.0 power management /Power BIOS Feature on mode after power recovery / User-configurable H/W monitoring / Auto-configurable of hard disk types Form Factor EATX Physical Dimension Board Dimension 12"x13" (305x330mm) http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 9: Software Configuration
(2) SAS cables Optional M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) / M2091-R, Riser Card accessories PCI-E x8 1U riser card (right) 1.3 Software Configuration Please visit the MiTAC Web Site at http://www.tyan.com to download the latest AST2050 Software Configuration Guide. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 10 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Board Installation
(5) Inspect the board for damage. The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your chassis, as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables. DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN NOTE DAMAGED. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 12: Board Image
2.1 Board Image S5501 This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may or may not look exactly like the above picture. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 13: Block Diagram
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Page 14: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors
This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram. Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover http://www.tyan.com... - Page 15 Type-A USB Connectors LED1 ID LED COM2 Header LAN3 LED Header Chassis Intrusion Jumper Port80 Header Front Panel Connector ICH SGPIO Header PSMI Connector Enable/Disable BMC Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper JP2/JP3 COM switch Jumper JP4 (S5501WGM3NR only) Enable/Disable SAS1068E Jumper http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 16 USB1 (from left to right) J21/J22/J25/J26 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 17 Temp Sensor LAN2 ACTLED+ NMI_SW# LAN2 ACTLED- Use this header to connect some control or signal wires from motherboard to chassis, such as HDD LED, power LED, and ID LED. J24 (PSMI): PSMI Connector Signal Signal SMB_CLK SMB_DAT SMBALERT V3P3 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 18 LED1 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 19 Description Blue System identified System not identified NOTE: IPMI can activate ID LED from remote site. Please visit the MiTAC Web Site at http://www.tyan.com to download the latest AST2050 or Server Engines Pilot2 Software Configuration Guide for IPMI settings. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 20 SATA0 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 21 Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the Serial ATA cable. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 J11: Enable/Disable BMC Jumper Pin 1-2 Open: Enable (Default) Pin 1-2 Closed: Disable http://www.tyan.com...
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- Page 23 Reconnect power supply to AC source Power on system JP2/JP3: COM Switch Jumper Pin 1-2 closed: COM2 (Default) Pin 2-3 closed: BMC UART2 to COM2 JP4: Enable/Disable SAS 1068E Jumper (S5501WGM3NR only) Pin 1-2 closed: Enable (Default) Pin 2-3 closed: Disable http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 24: Installing The Processor
® The S5501 supported Intel processors are listed in section 1.2 Hardware Specifications on page 5. Check our website at http://www.tyan.com for the latest processor support. MiTAC is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported configuration. - Page 25 Step5: Close the load plate (see letter “A”), close the socket lever, and ensure the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed (see letter “B” and “C”). http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 26 Notes Make sure the alignment triangle mark and the alignment triangle cutout align correctly. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 27: Installing The Heatsink
2U Reference Heatsink Assembly 8. Replace the server's cover and reconnect the AC power cord. Refer to the documentation that came with your server chassis for instructions on installing the server's cover. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 28: Finishing Installing The Heatsink
CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard. Adequate system airflow is required to ensure SAS controller and attached drives work properly. It is the responsibility of the NOTE system builder to ensure adequate system airflow by choosing the correct chassis and system components. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 29: Thermal Interface Material
CPU lid (applying too much will actually reduce the cooling). Note: Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 30: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis
Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, MiTAC recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten the motherboard more securely in place. Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look like and how they should be installed. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 31 http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 32: Installing The Memory
2.9 Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Check the MiTAC Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard. The following pictures show common types of DDR3 memory modules. - Page 33 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 34 Seat the module firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until it sits flush with the socket. The locking levers pop up into place. Always install memory modules into the memory Caution! sockets before riser cards are installed. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 35: Attaching Drive Cables
P5 SAS SGPIO connector (reserved) Adequate system airflow is required to ensure SAS controller and attached drives work properly. It is the responsibility of the NOTE system builder to ensure adequate system airflow by choosing the correct chassis and system components. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 36: Installing Add-In Cards
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the motherboard before performing system hardware NOTE changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 37: Connecting External Devices
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme Left LED Right LED Link Slow Blinking Green 10 Mbps Active Blinking Green Link Slow Blinking Green Green 100 Mbps Active Blinking Green Green Link Slow Blinking Green Orange 1000 Mbps Active Blinking Green Orange No Link http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 38: Installing The Power Supply
Applying power to the board Connect the 12V 8-pin power connector. Connect the EPS/12V 24-pin power connector. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet. NOTE: You must unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 39: Finishing Up
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our website or by calling your vendor’s support line. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 40 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 41: Chapter 3: Bios Setup
To configure the advanced chipset features PCI/PnP To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings Boot To configure system boot order Security To configure user and supervisor passwords Chipset To configure chipset management features Exit To exit setup utility http://www.tyan.com... - Page 42 : The following pages provide the details of BIOS menu. Please be noticed that the BIOS menu are continually changing due to the BIOS updating. The BIOS menu provided are the most updated when this manual is written. Please visit MiTAC’s website at http://www.tyan.com for the information of BIOS updating. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 43: Bios Main Menu
When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often, a text message will accompany it. Feature Option Description Main System Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time System Date MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 44: Advanced Menu
Section for Advanced ACPI ACPI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Section for Advanced AHCI AHCI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health Configure/monitor the Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health IPMI configuration including IPMI 2.0 Configuration Menu Item server monitoring and event log http://www.tyan.com... - Page 45 (VT-d) support PCI Express Configuration Menu Item Configure PCI Express Support Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support Onboard Devices Onboard Devices and PCI Add- Menu Item Configuration on cards Enable/Disable http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 46: Cpu Configuration
You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 47 Enable (GV3) Disabled Tech Disable (GV3) Enabled NOTE: Intel® TurboMode Tech will appear when Intel® SpeedStepTM Tech is set to [Enabled]. Turbo mode allows processor Disabled Intel® TurboMode Tech cores to run faster than marked Enabled frequency in specific condition. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 48 When enabled, CPU will Enabled C1 Auto Demotion conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore Disabled auto-demote information. When enabled, CPU will Enabled conditionally demote C6/C7 C3 Auto Demotion requests to C3 based on uncore Disabled auto-demote information. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 49 Disabled Enable/Disable device write protection. This will be effective Hard Disk Write Protect only if device is accessed through Enabled BIOS. 0~35 Select the time out value for IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) (at 5 interval) detecting ATA/ATAPI device(s). http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 50 S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis Auto and Reporting Technology) is a S.M.A.R.T. Disabled utility that monitors your disk status Enabled to predict hard disk failure. Enabled Enables 32-bit to maximize the IDE 32Bit Data Transfer hard disk data transfer rate. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 51 Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 Allows BIOS to select Serial Port 1 Serial Port 1 Address Base Addresses. 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled Allows BIOS to select Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 Serial Port 2 Address Base Addresses. 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 52 Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown below. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 53 3.2.4.1 General ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Option Description General ACPI Configuration S1 (POS) Select the ACPI state used for Suspend Mode S3 (STR) System Suspend. Auto Determine whether to invoke VGA Repost Video on S3 Resume BIOS post on S3/STR resume. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 54 Enabled Include ACPI APIC table pointer ACPI APIC Support to RSDT pointer list. Disabled Enabled Include OEMB table pointer to AMI OEMB table R(X)SDT pointer lists. Disabled Enabled Enable or disable Headless Headless mode operation mode through ACPI. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 55 3.2.4.3 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Option Description South Bridge ACPI Configuration Disabled Enable / Disable ACPI APIC SCI ACPI APIC SCI IRQ Enabled Enabled Enable/disable High Performance High Performance Event Timer Event Timer. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 56 ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. Feature Option Description AHCI Settings Enabled AHCI BIOS Support Enable for supporting AHCI. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 57 AHCI Port0 Configuration Auto Select the type of device SATA Port0 connected to the system. Not Installed S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Enabled Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a utility that S.M.A.R.T. monitors your disk status to Disabled predict hard disk failure. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 58 Disabled: Fan Power On. Auto FAN Control Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=50% Enabled (32OC)—100% (0OC), see max (CPUs, SIO) temperature 60% Duty Cycle Duty Cycle control range: PWM Minimal Duty 60%-100% 45% Duty Cycle Cycle 45%-100% 30%-100% 30% Duty Cycle http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 59 3.2.6.1 Memory Temperature Monitoring Sub-Menu Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. 3.2.6.2 Sensor Data Register Monitoring Sub-Menu Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 60 BMC Watch Dog Timer the system if the operating system Action Power Down crashes or hangs. Power Cycle BMC Alert LED and Beep BMC Alert LED and Beep On/Off Enter IPMI FW key to upgrade IPMI or FW Key [xxxxxxx] iKVM function http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 61 3.2.7.1 View BMC System Event Log Sub-Menu Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. 3.2.7.2 Set LAN Configuration Sub-Menu http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 62 Current Subnet Address in BMC Read only Current MAC Mask in BMC Read only 3.2.7.2.1 Setup LAN Configuration Sub-Menu Feature Option Description Setup LAN Configuration STATIC IP Address Source Select IPMI IP Address Source DHCP Save LAN Configuration Select [OK] http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 63 Select action for PEF Action Control Global Control Power Cycle OEM Action Diagnostic Int. Disabled Enable/disable Alert Startup Alert Startup Delay Delay Enabled Disabled Startup Delay Enable/disable Startup Delay Enabled Disabled Event Message for PEF Enable/disable Event Message Action for PEF Action Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 64 Intel VT-d Configuration Enable or disable Intel® Virtualization Enabled Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) support. VT-d support on Intel platforms provides the Intel VT-d capability to ensure improved isolation of Disabled I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and availability. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 65 ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. Feature Option Description PCI Express Configuration Enable/disable PCI Express L0s Enabled Active State Power- and L1 link power status. Management Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 66 Select Serial Port for console COM1 Serial Port Number redirection. Make sure the selected port is enabled. COM2 Base Address, IRQ Read only 115200 8,n,1 57600 8,n,1 Serial Port Mode Select Serial Port settings. 38400 8, n, 1 19200 8,n,1 9600 8,n,1 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 67 VT-UTF8 Enabled VT-UTF8 Combo Key Enable VT-UTF8 Combination key Support Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Disabled No Delay Delay 1 Sec Sredir Memory Display Gives the delay in seconds to Delay display memory information Delay 2 Sec Delay 4 Sec http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 68 Full Speed This is a work around for OSes Enabled without EHCI hand-off support. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off The EHCI ownership change Disabled should claim by EHCI driver. Enabled Enable support for USB 1.1 Legacy USB 1.1 HC Support device. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 69 When a chassis open event is Enabled Chassis Intrusion detected, the BIOS will record Detection the event and issue a warning Disabled beep. Enabled LAN1/LAN2/LAN3 Enable/disable LAN controller Disabled Enabled LAN1/LAN2/LAN3 Execute LAN OP-ROM or not OP-ROM Disabled Enabled Enable/disable SAS1068E SAS1068E Controller Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 70: Pci Pnp Menu
This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources & resolves conflicts. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 71 / writing to Enabled IDE drives. Some PCI IDE cards may require Disabled this to be set to the PCI slot OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card number that is holding the card. Auto: works for most PCI IDE Auto cards. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 72: Boot Menu
3.4 Boot Menu You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 73 Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 74 Waits for F1 key to be present if error Wait for ‘F1’ If Error occurs. Disabled Enabled Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display POST. Disabled Disabled Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Capture interrupt 19. Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 75: Boot Device Priority
( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. Feature Option Description Boot Device Priority xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx Settings for boot priority. These can be customized 1st Boot Device xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx depending on your preference. Disabled http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 76: Removable Drives
( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. Feature Option Description Removable Drives Specifies the boot xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx 1st Drive sequence from the available Disabled devices. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 77: Security Menu
User Password. When it is set to [Enabled], BIOS Disabled will issue a virus warning Boot Sector Virus Protection message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition Enabled table of the HDD is attempted. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 78: Chipset Menu
3.6 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the Intel Chipsets. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 79 This setting allows you to enable or Disabled Memory Hole disable the 1MB of memory required Enabled by some ISA expansion cards. This setting allows you to select PCIE Initiate Graphic Adapter which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 80 Feature Option Description North Bridge Chipset Configuration Some non-graphics PCI-E devices Disabled may not follow PCI-E spec and may PEG Force GEN1 incorrectly report their Gen capability Enabled and link width. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 81 Enable/disable EHCI Controller Enabled 4-5 seconds 3-4 seconds SLP_S4# Min. Select Timing for SLP_S4# Assertion Width 2-3 seconds 1-2 seconds Power Off Restore on AC Power Configure how the system board Power On Loss responds to a power failure. Last State http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 82 BIOS send a "END OF POST" HECI Enabled End of Post S5 HECI message to ME declaring end of POST Message Disabled and start of OS load. Enabled Enable or disable ME-HECI (Host to ME-HECI Embedded Controller Interface) Disabled Management Engine Read only Version http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 83 Feature Option Description Watchdog Timer Configuration POST: BIOS POST Watchdog, timer POST counting start at PowerON, stop at OS boot. Watchdog Mode PowerON OS: OS boot Watchdog, start at OS boot. Disabled PowerON: Start on PowerON http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 84: Exit Menu
Use this option to load default performance setup values. Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly. Load Failsafe Defaults Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values. Use this option when troubleshooting. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 85: Chapter 4: Diagnostics
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility with your motherboard, please check the MiTAC web site: http://www.tyan.com/ NOTE: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS. -
Page 86: Amibios Post Code
ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 87 Wait for user input at config display if needed. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM module. Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Save system context for ACPI. Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h). http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 89: Glossary
While this improves system performance --- reading to or writing from a disk drive a single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly --- there is also the possibility of losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 90 DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other tasks. As with http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 91 ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new chip. MiTAC’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS.
- Page 92 In this configuration, SRAM requests are pipelined, which means that larger packets of data are sent to the memory at one time, and acted upon quickly. This type of SRAM operates at bus speeds higher than 66MHz. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 93 SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep two sets of memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data alternately from one set of addresses and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 94 CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shift the processor over and down, guiding into the board and locking it into place. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 95: Technical Support
Help Resources: 1. See the beep codes section of this manual. 2. See the MiTAC website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates, and other information: http://www.tyan.com 3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling MiTAC. 4. Check the MiTAC user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.TYAN... - Page 96 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations. Document #: D2051-100 http://www.tyan.com...