TYAN TOMCAT I810EF User manual
Tyan S2420
Tomcat i810ef
Motherboard Users Manual
Revision 1.20
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manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan
Computer Corp.
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manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the
following.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrend Incorporated
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
INTEL, Pentium II/III, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Tomcat i810ef S2420 is a trademark of Tyan Computer Corporation.
Information contained in this publication has been carefully checked for accuracy and
reliability. In no event will Tyan Computer be held liable for any direct or indirect,
incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data, or other malady resulting
from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this manual. The information
contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................. 4
Overview........................................................................................... 4
Icons................................................................................................. 5
Hardware Specifications/Features................................................ 6
Software Specifications.................................................................. 7
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
Chassis IntrusionAlarm Connector............................................ 15
Flash EEPROM............................................................................... 16
Boot Block Jumper.......................................................................... 16
Clear CMOS & Reset Password .................................................. 16
Soft Power Connector.................................................................... 18
Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation......................... 18
CMOS RTC...................................................................................... 18
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis .............................. 19
Installing Memory.......................................................................... 19
Installing the CPU and Cooling Fan........................................... 22
Connecting IDE and Floppy Drives............................................ 23
Installing Add on Cards ............................................................... 25
Connecting PS/2, USB, Serial and Parallel Devices.................. 26
Connecting the Power Supply...................................................... 27
Frequently Asked Questions....................................................... 28
3. BIOS Configuration................................................................................. 30
Main Setup Menu.......................................................................... 31
Advanced CMOS Setup............................................................... 36
Advanced Chipset Setup.............................................................. 41
Power Management Setup............................................................ 46
Plug and Play Setup....................................................................... 51
Peripheral Setup.............................................................................. 55
Supervisor and User Password.................................................... 59
Flash Writer Utility......................................................................... 60
4. System Resources.................................................................................... 62
Beep Codes..................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting System Problems............................................. 63
Displayed Error Messages.......................................................... 64
Appendix - Glossary....................................................................................... 66
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Tomcat i810ef is a quality, high performance motherboard designed for
Socket 370 Intel Celeron / Pentium III microprocessors. The Tomcat i810ef
utilizes the Intel i810ef Chipset with AMI BIOS and can support Celeron /
Pentium III CPU speeds of 300MHz through 800+ MHz, and host bus speeds
of 66MHz to 133MHz. For CPU speed support, please refer to the CPU
Compatibility Chart on Tyans website:
http://www.tyan.com/support/html/pentiumii_iii_ppga.html
The Tomcat i810ef motherboard provides high performance capabilities that
are ideal for a wide range of demanding applications such as CAD, CAM,
CAE, desktop publishing, 3D animation, and video production.
This integrated high-performance system board in a Flex-ATX form factor
offers more features and expandability than other Flex-ATX boards in its class.
Some of the features included are onboard UltraDMA / 66, 133 MHz Front Side
BUS Speed, onboard digital link sound with AC97 Codec, onboard VGA port,
built-in Intel 3D Graphics accelerator and onboard 4MB 133 MHz display
cache for enhanced graphics performance.
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Flexibility and high-integration have been designed into the Tomcat i810ef.
With I/O and drive controller support built onboard (along with the many
onboard features previously mentioned), the two PCI slots are free for more
add-on expansion cards. Remember to visit Tyans Website at www.tyan.com,
there you can find information on all of Tyans products along with FAQs,
distributors list, drivers, and BIOS setting explanations.
Icons
In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have
added several icons to our format.
This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding the
setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often appears next to
information that may keep you from damaging your board or system.
While we will often point out the most vital paragraphs in a chapter,
you should always read every word in the text. Failing to do so can
lead to exasperation and expense.
Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions for
setting up your system, which are indicated by this icon. However, it
is in your best interest to read an entire section (and perhaps the
entire manual) before you begin to fiddle with your motherboard.
While we have alerted you to potential dangers in several places in
the manual with this icon, these warnings should not be regarded as
the whole of your safety regimen. Never forget that computers are
electrical devices, and are capable of delivering a shock. Prevent
damage to yourself and to your board: always ensure that your
system is turned off and unplugged whenever you are working with
it, and that you are equipped with a static safety device.
procedure
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Hardware Specifications/Features
Processor Information Socket 370 Type CPU**
66/100/133MHz bus support**
Celeron/III processor up to 800+ MHz**
Integrated VRM 8.4
Chipset Information Intel 810e AGPset
GMCH (82810e), ICH (82801AA), 4Mb FWH
ITE 8712F (or 8702F) LPC Super I/O Chipset
BIOS Information AMI Plug and Play flash BIOS
ACPI &APM/ Year 2K
Bicolor LED for PC99 compliance
Soft power-down
Win98 Ready / DMI 2.0 compliant
Main Memory Max. 512MB support
Two 3.3V 168-pin DIMM sockets
PC100 SDRAM support only
Expansion Slots Two 32-bit PCI 2.2 Bus Master slots
EXTSMI Server Management Connector
Disk Drive & System I/O UltraDMA/66 support (up to 4 drives)
Two 40-pin EIDE connectors (Primary/
Secondary)
Two floppy drives (up to 1.44MB / Mode 3)
Two 9-pin 16550 UARTSerial ports
One 25-pin ECP/EPP Parallel port
Two USB rev 1.2 ports
PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard ports
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header
One 20-pin Server Management Connector
3D Graphics Accelerator Intel graphics engine integrated in chipset
Standard 15-pin Analog VGA port
Digital video-out 20-pin header for LCD
monitor (optional)
4MB 133 MHz display cache onboard for
enhanced graphics performance
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AC97 Sound Digital link sound with AC97 Codec onboard
One Game port
Audio line-in, microphone, and speaker ports
Network Feature Intel 82559 10/100 Ethernet onboard
3-pin Wake on LAN Header
3-pin Wake on Ring Header
(requires ATX 2.01 power supply)
Voltage and Power ATX power supply connector
Information +12V power source for DC fan onboard
3.3V unbuffered PC100 SDRAM
Power recovery after interrupt feature
Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power
consumption and EMI
Physical Dimensions Flex-ATX design
9.0 x 7.5
** See Tyan website at www.tyan.com for CPU Compatibility List.
Software Specifications
OS Operates with Windows 98, Windows 2000,
Windows NT 4.0, and SCO UNIX.
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Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help
first. Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should
have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains.
Hence, they should be of the most assistance. Further, if you purchased your
system from a dealer near you, you can actually bring your system in to them
to have it serviced, instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have
expensive consequences).
Help resources:
1. See FAQ and beep codes sections of this manual.
2. See Tyan web site for FAQ, bulletins, driver updates, etc.
http://www.tyan.com
3. Contact your dealer or distributor for help BEFORE calling Tyan.
4. Check the Tyan user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.tyan
Returning Merchandise for Service
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST
for any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and
does not cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the
alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
For Resellers Only:
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
before any warranty service can be rendered. You can obtain service by calling
the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The
RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the
manufacturer. Tyan will pay to have the board shipped back to you.
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Chapter 2
Board Installation
chapter 2
Board Installation
Unpacking
The motherboard package should contain the following:
(1) Tomcat i810ef S2420 mainboard
(1) 40-pin IDE and 34-pin floppy cable pack
(1) 80-pinATA-66 IDE cable included
(1) Tomcat i810ef S2420 Users Manual
(1) Driver CD
(1) I/O shield (optional) included if purchasing Tomcat i810ef S2420 with LAN
option
Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of
the Tomcat i810ef S2420 matches the Flex-ATX system board specifications.
Your chassis should support a Flex-ATX mainboard form factor.
How to install our products right... the first time.
Whats the first thing I should do?
The first thing you should do is read this users manual. It contains important
information which will make configuration and setup much easier.
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