Tyan Computer S8236 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Contents
Before you begin…....................................................................................4
Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................5
1.1 Congratulations .................................................................................5
1.2 Hardware Specifications....................................................................5
1.3 Software Specifications .....................................................................8
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 and Heat sink............................................22
2.5 Thermal Interface Material ..............................................................25
2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ......................................26
2.7 Installing the Memory ......................................................................28
2.8 Attaching Drive Cables....................................................................34
2.9 Installing Add-In Cards ....................................................................35
2.10 Connecting External Devices ........................................................36
2.11 Installing the Power Supply ...........................................................37
2.12 Finishing Up...................................................................................38
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup .............................................................................39
3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................39
3.2 Main Menu.......................................................................................41
3.3 Advanced Menu...............................................................................42
3.4 PCI/PnP Menu.................................................................................62
3.5 Boot Menu .......................................................................................64
3.6 Security Menu..................................................................................68
3.7 Chipset Menu ..................................................................................69
3.8 Exit Menu.........................................................................................83
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