Tyan Computer MITAC S8236 - Manual (Page 3)

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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