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                                                                 Chapter 4: Diagnostics 

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 the TYAN website at: 

http://www.tyan.com

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4.1 Beep Codes 

Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of audible 

beeps. For example, if the BIOS POST can initialize the video but an error occurs, an error 

message will be displayed.  If it cannot display the message, it will report the error as a series 

of beeps. 

The most common type of error is a memory error. 

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 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 or third party vendor for a replacement BIOS.  There are 

no exceptions. TYAN does not have a policy for replacing BIOS chips directly with end users.  

In no event will TYAN be held responsible for damages done by the end user. 

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