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Appendix A
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My PCI video card works on the motherboard, but my AGP video card does
not. Why?
A: AGP video cards are much pickier about how they are seated in their
respective slots compared to VLB or ISA and even PCI. The major
difference between PCI and AGP is that the AGP cards have very fine con-
tacts which are sensitive to position with the connector. The contact layout
is very similar to that of EISA systems.
If you have an AGP motherboard, it’s not uncommon for the AGP card to
creep its way over time or pop out during moves or from a light tap on the
case. If you are working on a system and suddenly, you get no video, try
re-seating the card as it may have popped out of its socket or creeped out
over time.
3 - CPU Issues
Q: What CPUs can I run in dual CPU mode?
A: Only Intel CPUs can be run in dual mode at this time. AMD, Cyrix, IBM and
IDT CPUs are not supported in dual mode.
Q: Can I overclock my CPU?
A: Overclocking your CPU is not recommended by TYAN. Because TYAN
does not recommend this, we are not able to provide technical support to
those who are overclocking their CPUs. Overclocking your CPU may cause
damage to your system board and/or shorten the life expectancy of your
CPU. If you would like a faster CPU, please purchase a faster one.
Q: Do dual CPUs really increase the performance of my system?
A: Yes, but only in certain environments. There are 3 requirements for dual
processing to actually be beneficial. These requirements are:
1. A motherboard capable of CPU operation.
2. An operating system capable of utilizing dual CPUs.
3. An application capable of utilizing dual CPUs.
Some operating systems which use dual CPUs are Microsoft Windows NT
Server or Workstation and various flavors of UNIX. Windows 95 will not
take advantage of dual CPUs and neither will Windows 98. Using dual
CPUs with Windows 95/98 and DOS will work, but the O/S will NOT take
advantage of the second CPU.