Chapter 4: Diagnostics; Beep Codes; Flash Utility - TYAN TOMCAT N3400B Manual

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

NOTE: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the
following things in the following order:
Memory, Video, CPU
By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might have
been when setting up your system. For more information on troubleshooting, check
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the TYAN website at: http://www.TYAN.com.

4.1 Beep Codes

Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through two kinds of
audible beeps.
A single long beep followed by eight short beeps: It indicates that a video error has
occurred.
A single long beep repeatedly: It indicates that a DRAM error has occurred.
The most common type of error is a memory error.
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Before contacting your vendor or TYAN Technical Support, be sure that you note
as much as you can about the beep code length and order that you experience.
Also, be ready with information regarding add-in cards, drives and O/S to speed the
support process and come to a quicker solution.

4.2 Flash Utility

Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility
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with your motherboard, please check the TYAN 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. There are
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no exceptions. TYAN does not have a policy for replacing BIOS chips directly with
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end users. In no event will TYAN be held responsible for damages done by the
end user.
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