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S7020
Version 1.0
Copyright
Copyright © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved. TYAN
® registered trademark of MiTAC International Corporation.
is a
Trademark
All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following.
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Intel ®
®
is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation.
5500 Series and combinations thereof are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMI, AMI BIOS are trademarks of AMI Technologies.
Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Notice
Information contained in this document is furnished by MiTAC International
Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing.
MiTAC assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. MiTAC retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications at any time, without notice. In no event will MiTAC 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 document.
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin .................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 1: Instruction............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Congratulations ............................................................................................. 5
1.2 Hardware Specifications................................................................................ 5
1.3 AST2050 ....................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2: Board Installation................................................................................. 9
2.1 Board Image................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 11
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................... 13
2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat Sink........................................................ 24
2.5 Thermal Interface Material .......................................................................... 26
2.6 Finishing Installing the Heat Sink ............................................................... 27
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis................................................... 28
2.8 Installing the Memory .................................................................................. 29
2.9 Attaching Drive Cables................................................................................ 33
2.10 Installing Add-In Cards .............................................................................. 34
2.11 Installing I/O Shield ................................................................................... 35
2.12 Connecting External Devices .................................................................... 36
2.13 Installing the Power Supply ....................................................................... 37
2.14 Finishing up............................................................................................... 37
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ......................................................................................... 39
3.1 BIOS Main Menu ......................................................................................... 41
3.2 Advanced Menu .......................................................................................... 42
3.3 PCI PnP Menu............................................................................................. 70
3.4 Boot Menu................................................................................................... 72
3.5 Security Menu ............................................................................................. 77
3.6 Chipset Menu .............................................................................................. 78
3.7 Exit Menu .................................................................................................... 84
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
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Before You Begin
…
Check the box contents!
1x S7020 motherboard
1 x S7020 user’s manual
1 x S7020 Quick Reference guide
1 x IO Shield Installation guide
1 x TYAN driver CD
1 x I/O shield
6 x Serial ATA Cable
1 x USB2.0 cable
2 x mini SAS Cable (for S7020WAGM2NR only)
1 x Audio cable (optional, P/N # 422774700001)
3 x Serial ATA power cable (optional)
1x Serial Port Cable (optional)
1 x LPT-COM port bracket (optional)
If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process.
NOTE: Please contact your vendor for optional cables purchase.
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Chapter 1: Instruction
1.1 Congratulations
You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. Based on Intel
®
5520 (36D) and Intel
®
ICH10/R chipsets, the S7020 is designed to support up to two Nehalem-EP 5500 Series processors and up to 96GB DDR3-800/1066/1333 memory, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology from Intel, the S7020 is capable of offering scalable 32 and
64-bit computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E bus implementation.
The S7020 not only empowers your company in today’s demanding IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application usage. All of this provides the
S7020 the power and flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application.
Remember to visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.tyan.com
. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS upgrades.
1.2 Hardware Specifications
TYAN S7020 (S7020WAGM2NR)
Processor
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Supported CPU
Series
Socket Type /
Q’ty
Thermal Design
Power (TDP) wattage
IOH / ICH
Super I/O
PCI-X bridge
Supported DIMM
Qty
Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series
LGA1366 / (2)
130W
Intel 5520 / ICH10R
Winbond W83627DHG
Intel 6702PXH-V
(12) DIMM sockets
DIMM Type /
Speed
Capacity
DDR3 800/1066/1333 RDIMM/UDIMM
Up to 96GB w/ dual rank RDIMMs
Memory channel 6 Channels (3 Channels per CPU)
Memory voltage 1.5V
PCI-E
PCI-X
(1) PCI-E x8 slot (w/ x4 link) / (1) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slot /
(1) PCI-E Gen.2 x8 slot
(2) PCI-X 64-bit 133/100MHz slots
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LAN
Storage
Graphic
Audio
Port Q’ty
Controller
SAS
(2)
Intel 82574L
Connector (2) Mini-SAS connectors (support total 8 ports)
Controller LSI SAS1068E
Speed
RAID
3.0 Gb/s
RAID 0/1/1E (LSI Integrated RAID)
SATA
Connector (6) SATA
Controller ICH10R
Speed
RAID
3.0 Gb/s
RAID 0/1/10/5 (Intel Matrix RAID)
Connector type D-Sub 15-pin
Resolution
Chipset
Chipset
1600x1200@60Hz
Aspeed AST2050
Realtek ALC262
Feature HDA 2.0 spec compliant (pin header only)
Input /Output
System
Monitoring
Server
Management
BIOS
USB
COM
SAS
VGA
Audio
RJ-45
LPT
Power
Front Panel
FDD
SATA
Chipset
Voltage
(9) USB2.0 ports (4 at rear, 4 via cable, 1 type A onboard)
(2) ports (1 at rear, 1 via cable)
(2) Mini-SAS (4-in-1) connectors
(1) D-Sub 15-pin VGA port
(1) CD_IN header / (1) 2x5-pin front panel audio header /
(1) 2x6-pin rear audio jack header
(2) GbE ports
(1) LPT header
SSI 24-pin + 8-pin + 8-pin power connectors / EPS12V
(1) 2x12-pin SSI front panel header
(1) FDD connector
(6) SATA-II connectors
Winbond W83793G
Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply
Fan
Temperature
AST2050 IPMI
Feature
Total (5) 4-pin headers / Total (5) 8-pin headers
Monitors temperature for CPU & system environment
Others Chassis intrusion detection / Watchdog timer support
Onboard Chipset Onboard Aspeed AST2050
IPMI 2.0 compliant baseboard management controller
(BMC) / Supports storage over IP and remote platformflash/ BIOS update / USB 2.0 virtual hub
AST2050 iKVM
Feature
24-bit high quality video compression / Dual 10/100 Mb/s
MAC interfaces
Brand / ROM size AMI / 4MB
Feature
Plug and Play (PnP) /PCI2.3 /WfM2.0 /SMBIOS2.3 /PXE boot / ACPI 2.0 power management /Power on mode after power recovery / User-configurable H/W monitoring
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Form Factor
Operating
System
Regulation
Operating
Environment
RoHS
Package
Contains
/ Auto-configurable of hard disk types / Multiple boot options
Form Factor SSI EEB
Board Dimension 12”x13” (305x330mm)
OS supported list
Please refer to our web site for the OS supported list. http://www.tyan.com/tech/os_support1.aspx
Class B FCC (DoC)
CE (DoC) Yes
Operating Temp. 10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F)
Non-operating
Temp.
In/Non-operating
Humidity
RoHS 6/6
Complaint
Motherboard
- 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F)
90%, non-condensing at 35° C
Yes
Manual
(1) S7020 Motherboard
(1) User’s manual / (1) Quick Ref. Guide / (1) IO Shield
Installation Guide
Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD
I/O Shield (1) I/O Shield
SATA
Cable SAS
(6) SATA signal cables
(2) Mini-SAS (2x SFF-8470) cables (only for
S7020WAGM2NR)
USB (1) CCBL-035J, 2-port USB bracket cable
Optional accessories for future upgrade
Cable
(1) CCBL-0615, COM port bracket cable / (1) CCBL-
0311, SATA 1-to-2 power cable / (1) CCBL-035J, 2-port
USB bracket cable / (1) CCBL-0613, 3-POS audio bracket cable / (1) LPT-COM port bracket cable
1.3 AST2050
Please visit the TYAN Web Site at http://www.tyan.com
to download the latest
AST2050 User’s Guide.
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the
S7020 matches the SSI EEB specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an SSI EEB motherboard.
How to install our products right… the first time
The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some precautions you should take when installing your motherboard:
Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer power supply and then touch a safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power supply case). For the safest conditions, TYAN recommends wearing a static safety wrist strap.
Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board, or flex the board in any way.
Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors, memory modules, and leads.
Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.
Inspect the board for damage.
The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your chassis, as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables.
NOTE
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED.
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2.1 Board Image
S7020
This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may or may not look exactly like the above picture.
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2.2 Block Diagram
S7020AGM2NR
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S7020WAGM2NR
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2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors
S7020WAGM2NR
This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram.
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S7020AGM2NR
Jumper Legend
OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover
CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover
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Jumper/Connector
J40
J24/J25
J3
J14
J39
J5
J7
USB5
J1
J30
J32
J38
J41/J42/J43/J44/J45
J8/J12/J33/J36/J37
LED2
J13
JP1
JP2/JP3
J34
JP4
Function
Front Panel Connector
USB Front Panel Header (blue)
COM2 Connector
Port 80 Header
Chassis Intrusion Header
Intel HD Audio Header
Specific Definition Audio Header
Type-A USB Connector
CD_IN Connector
PSMI Connector
ICH SGPIO Header
BB Fan Header (reserved for Barebone)
8-pin 4056 Fan Connector
4-pin Fan Connector
BMC LED
BMC Reset Jumper
NC: Default
Pin 1-2 closed: Disable BMC
Clear CMOS Jumper
Pin 1-2 closed: Normal (Default)
Pin 2-3 closed: Clear
COM2 Switch Jumper
Pin 1-2 closed: SIO to COM2 (Default)
Pin 2-3 closed: BMC UART2 to COM2
SAS Enable/Disable Jumper
Pin 1-2 closed: Enable (Default)
Pin 2-3 closed: Disable
PCIX Frequency Select Jumper
Pin 1-2 closed: 133MHz (Default)
Pin 2-3 closed: 100MHz
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J5
J7
(from left to right)
SATA5/SATA4/SATA3/SATA2/SATA1/SATA0
J24 J25
J30
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FPAUD1 (J7): Specific Definition Audio Header
TYAN does not provide cables for this header.
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2 1
Pin Signal Pin
1 MIC_L_IN 2 MIC_R_IN
3 GND 4 MIC_JD
5 LINE_IN_L 6 LINE_IN_R
7 KEY 8 LINE_IN_JD
11 NC 12
LINE_OUT_R
LINE_OUT_JD
FPAUD2 (J5): Intel HD Audio Header
TYAN does not provide cables for this header.
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2 1
Pin Signal Pin
1 MIC_L_IN 2 GND
3 MIC_R_IN 4 NC
5 LINE_R_IN 6 MIC_JD
7 I/O 8 KEY
9 LINE_L_IN 10 LINE_JD
J24/J25: USB Front Panel Header (Blue)
2
1
10
9
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +5V 2 +5V
3 USB D4 USB D-
5 USB D+ 6 USB D+
7 GND 8 GND
9 KEY 10 GND
SATA0/1/2/3/4/5: Serial ATA Connector
7 GND
7
1
6 RXP
5 RXN
4 GND
3 TXN
2 TXP
1 GND
Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the
Serial ATA cable.
SATA0: J23 SATA1: J21
SATA2: J20 SATA3: J19
SATA4: J18 SATA5: J17
J30: PSMI Connector
1
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 SMB_CLK 2 SMB_DAT
3 SMBALERT 4 GND
5 V3P3
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J3
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J32
USB5
J40
J3: COM2 Connector
2 10
1 9
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RXD 4 RTS
5 TXD 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 KEY
J40: Standard Front Panel Connector
24 23
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 PWRLED+ 2 +3VSB
17
19
21
23
3 KEY 4 IDLED+
5 PWRLED- 6 IDLED-
7 HDLED+ 8 WLED-
9 HDLED- 10
11 PWRSW+ 12
13
15
GND 14
RSTSW 16
WLED+
LAN1LED+
LAN1LED-
SMBDAT
GND 18
IDLED_SW 20
GND 22
NMI_SW- 24
SMBCLK
INTRD#
LAN2LED+
LAN2LED-
2 1
NOTE1: +3.3V power rail is IDLED, WLED (Warning LED),
LANLED
NOTE2: +5V power rail is PWRLED, HDLED
J32: ICH SGPIO Header
10 9 Pin Signal Pin Signal
2 1
USB5: Type-A USB Connector
5 GND 6 SLOAD
7 KEY 8 SCLOCK
9 NC 10 NC
Pin Signal Pin Signal
3 USB 4 GND
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J1
J12
J8
BMC LED
J14
J45
J36
J44
J43
J42
J37
J41
J33
J39
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J8/J12/J33/J36/J37: 4-pin Fan Header
1 GND PWM Control
+12V
Tachometer
PWM Control
Tachometer
+12V
GND
1
Use this header to connect the cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system at optimum performance levels.
J41/J42/J43/J44/J45: 8-pin 4056 Fan Header
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 PWM1 2 +12V
3 TACH1 4 GND
5 GND 6 TACH2
7 +12V 8 PWM2
NOTE: Do not mix 8-pin Fan headers with 4-pin
Fan headers. Mix use of these fan headers will cause problems to the system.
J1: CD_IN Audio Header
4
TYAN does not provide cables for this header.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1
1 CD_IN_L 2 GND
3 GND 4 CD_IN_R
J39: Chassis Intrusion Header
1 Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 INTRUDER# 2 GND
J14: PORT 80 Header
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Pin Signal Pin Signal
10 2
3 LAD0 4 KEY
5 LAD1 6 PLTRST
7 LAD2 8 GND
9 LAD3 10
LED2: BMC LED
The ASPEED heatbeat LED indicates the ASPEED status.
Always on: BMC is going to boot up or not working
Blinking: BMC ready
OFF: S5 power down
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J13
JP2 JP3 JP4
JP1
J34
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JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper
3
1
Normal
( Default )
3
Use this jumper when you forgot your system/setup password or need to clear system BIOS setting.
How to clear the CMOS data
- Power off system and disconnect power supply from AC source
- Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and 3 for several seconds to Clear CMOS
1
Clear
- Replace jumper cap to close Pin_1 and 2
Reconnect power supply to AC source
Power on system
JP2/JP3: COM2 Switch Jumper
3
Pin 1-2 Closed: SIO to COM2 ( Default )
1
3
Pin 2-3 Closed: BMC UART2 to COM2
1
JP4: PCIX Frequency Select Jumper
1 3
Pin 1-2 Closed: PCIX 133MHz ( Default )
1 3
Pin 2-3 Closed: PCIX 100MHz
J13: BMC Reset Jumper
1
NC: ( Default )
1
Pin 1-2 Closed: Disable BMC
J34: SAS Enable/Disable Jumper (for S7020WAGM2NR only)
1 3
Pin 1-2 Closed: Enable ( Default )
1 3
Pin 2-3 Closed: Disable
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2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat Sink
Your S7020 supports the latest processor technologies from Intel
®
TYAN website for latest processor support:
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Processor Installation (LGA1366 Socket)
The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible. Please note that both processors of the same type and frequency are required for optimal system performance.
NOTE: TYAN is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported configuration.
Follow these instructions to install your processor.
The diagram is provided as a visual guide to help you install the socket processor and may not be an exact representation of the processor you have.
Step 1: Take off the CPU protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket (A). Then open the socket in the direction as shown (B).
Step 3: Place the CPU on the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located in the right direction.
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Step 4: Close the CPU socket cover (A) and press the CPU socket lever down to secure the CPU (B).
Take care when installing the processor as it has very fragile connector pins below the processor that can bend and break if inserted improperly.
Heat Sink Installation
After installing the processor, you should proceed to install the heat sink. The CPU heat sink will ensure that the processor do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum performance for as long as you own them. The overheated processor is dangerous to the motherboard.
For the safest method of installation and information on choosing the appropriate heat sink, using heat sinks validated by Intel
®
.
Please refer to Intel’s website at
www.Intel.com
The following diagram illustrates how to install heat sink onto the CPU of S7020.
Place the heat sink on top of the
CPU and secure it to the motherboard using four screws clockwise.
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2.5 Thermal Interface Material
There are two types of thermal interface materials designed for use with the processors.
The most common material comes as a small pad attached to the heat sink at the time of purchase. There should be a protective cover over the material. Take care not to touch this material.
Simply remove the protective cover and place the heat sink on the processor.
The second type of interface material is usually packaged separately. It is commonly referred to as ‘thermal compound’. Simply apply a thin layer on to the CPU lid
(applying too much will actually reduce the cooling).
Note:
Always check with the manufacturer of the heat sink & processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the processor & meets the
manufacturer’s warranty requirements.
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2.6 Finishing Installing the Heat Sink
After you have finished installing the heat sink onto the processor and socket, attach the end wire of the fan (which should already be attached to the heat sink) to the motherboard. The following diagram illustrates how to connect fans onto the motherboard.
Once you have finished installing all the fans you can connect your drives (hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard.
CPU VRD/IOH Heat Dispersion Notice
INSTALL FAN INTO CHASSIS TO LET AIR FLOW IN!!!
- To ensure that the board runs efficiently and does not overheat, make sure there is air flow around the CPU VRD/IOH (as shown) to help disperse the heat generated around the area.
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2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. If you are unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs missing, you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be securely installed.
Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten the motherboard more securely in place.
Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look like and how they should be installed.
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2.8 Installing the Memory
Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard.
The following diagram shows common types of DDR3 memory modules.
Key points to note before installing memory:
Automatic memory bus frequency setting based on memory configuration and memory SPD information (to be adjusted by BIOS)
Supports up to 96GB (8GB x 12 DIMMs)
Supports un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC modules
Supports ECC Registered DDR3-800/1066/1333 memory modules
Supports SR, DR, QR Rank Module
All memory must be of the same type and density
Always populate from DIMM0 first
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The following tables outline the suggested rules for populating memory.
Table 1 RDIMM population
S7020 RDIMM population
One DIMMs per
Channel
Single Rank
Memory
Dual Rank
Memory
Quad Rank
Memory
DIMM C0 x
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1
DIMM C0 x
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1
DIMM C0 x(*)
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1 x x x x x(*) x(*) x x x x x x x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(**)
1066MHz
800MHz
Max Memory combination
Single Rank Registered DIMMs: 48GB(12x4GB DIMMs)
Dual Rank Registered DIMMs: 96GB(12x8GB DIMMs)
Quad Rank Registered DIMMs: 96GB(12x8GB DIMMs)
Two DIMMs per Channel x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(**) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*)
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Table 2 UDIMM population
S7020 UDIMM population One DIMMs per Channel Two DIMMs per Channel
Single Rank Memory DIMM C0 x
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Dual Rank Memory DIMM C0 x
DIMM C1
DIMM B0
DIMM B1
DIMM A0
DIMM A1 x x x x x x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) x(*) 1066MHz
Max Memory combination
Single Rank Unbuffered DIMMs
24GB(12x2GB DIMMs)
Dual Rank Unbuffered DIMMs
48GB(12x4GB DIMMs)
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Memory Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S7020.
1. Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration.
Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed to fit only one way in the socket.
KEY SLOT
Seat the module firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until it sits flush with the socket. The locking levers pop up into place.
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2.9 Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching Serial ATA Cables
The S7020 is equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are very simple.
There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
TYAN has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.
The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive
SATA drive cable connection
2. SATA drive power connection
3. SATA cable motherboard connector
4. SATA drive power adapter
Attaching Floppy Drive Cables
Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives. See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current floppy drives on the market require that the cable be installed with the colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most cases, there will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the cable.
Attach first floppy drive
(drive A:) to the end of the cable with the twist in it. Drive B: is usually connected to the next possible connector on the cable (the second or third connector after you install Drive A:).
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2.10 Installing Add-In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing the slots that appear on your motherboard.
1 PCI-E x16 slot
2 PCI-E x8 slots
2 PCI-X 64/133MHz slots
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly.
Do not force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in place. It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card.
NOTE
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the motherboard before performing system hardware changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device.
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2.11 Installing I/O Shield
Before you connect external devices, look into your motherboard package and take out the I/O shield. Follow the following instructions to install the I/O shield to your rear panel.
1. Preparation
flat-head screw driver x 1
long nose pliers x 1 protective gloves x 1
I/O shield x 1
2. Caution
Warning: To reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear gloves when handling the I/O shield.
Note that each I/O port has its breaking point which may be not in the same direction. Use the pliers, not your fingers, to grasp and turn the cap towards the breaking point to twist it off the shield.
3. Installation
Step 1.
Use the screw driver to push open the I/O port cap.
Step 2.
Use the pliers to grasp and twist the I/O port cap off the shield.
Step 3.
Repeat Step 1 & 2 to remove the I/O caps in accordance with your rear I/O configuration and then attach the I/O shield to the rear panel.
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2.12 Connecting External Devices
The following diagram will detail the rear port stack for this S7020 motherboard:
Top: VGA Port
Bottom: Serial Port
KB/MS
USB x2 USB x2
LAN1
(share with IPMI) LAN2
NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation.
Onboard LAN LED Color Definition
The three onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme
Left LED Right LED
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
Off
Off
Off
Green
Green
Orange
Orange
Off
1000 Mbps
No Link
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2.13 Installing the Power Supply
There are four power connectors on your S7020. The S7020 requires 3 power inputs.
- 24-pin (PW2)
- 8-pin (PW1, PW3)
1 x 24-pin 12V Power Connector (PW2)
2 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (PW1, PW3)
NOTE: Please be aware that ATX 2.x, ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies may
not be compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).
Applying power to the board:
Connect the 12V 8-pin power connector.
Connect the EPS/12V 24-pin power connector.
Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet.
NOTE
YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors.
2.14 Finishing up
Congratulations on making it this far! You’re finished setting up the hardware aspect of your computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all cables and wires are connected properly, especially IDE cables and most importantly, jumpers. You may have difficulty powering on your system if the motherboard jumpers are not set correctly.
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our website or by calling your vendor’s support line.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
About the BIOS
The BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables your hardware to interface with your software. The BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. The BIOS contains all the code required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives, serial communications, and a number of miscellaneous functions. This chapter describes the various BIOS settings that can be used to configure your system.
The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice and is provided for reference purposes only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print and are subject to change, and therefore may not match exactly what is displayed on screen.
This section describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you modify basic configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated, batterybacked memory (called NVRAM) that retains the information even when the power is turned off.
To start the BIOS setup utility:
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Press <Del> during POST (<Tab> on remote console) to start the BIOS setup utility.
BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections:
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
To configure basic system setups
To configure the advanced chipset features
To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings
To configure system boot order
To configure user and supervisor passwords
To configure chipset management features
To exit setup utility
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Setup Basics
The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.
Key Function
<F1>
<ESC>
arrow keys
or arrow keys
<Tab> or <Shift-Tab>
<Home> or <End>
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
<->
<+>
<F8>
<F9>
General help window
Exit current menu
Select a different menu
Move cursor up/down
Cycle cursor up/down
Move cursor to top/bottom of the window
Move cursor to next/previous page
Select the previous value/setting of the field
Select the next value/setting of the field
Load Fail Safe default configuration values of the menu
Load the Optimal default configuration values of the menu
<Enter> Execute command or select submenu
Getting Help
Press [F1] to display a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press
[ESC].
In Case of Problems
If you have trouble booting your computer after making and saving the changes with the BIOS setup program, you can restart the computer by holding the power button down until the computer shuts off (usually within 4 seconds); resetting by pressing
CTRL-ALT-DEL; or clearing the CMOS.
The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular, do not change settings in the Chipset section unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing. The Chipset defaults have been carefully chosen either by TYAN or your system manufacturer for best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup options may cause the system to become unstable or unusable.
NOTE: The following pages provide the details of BIOS menu. Please be noticed that the BIOS menu are continually changing due to the BIOS updating. The BIOS menu provided are the most updated when this manual is written. Please visit
TYAN’s website at http://www.tyan.com for the information of BIOS updating.
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3.1 BIOS Main Menu
The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured, options in blue can be changed.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often, a text message will accompany it.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
System Overview Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
AMIBIOS
Version : Vx.xx
Build Date : DD/MM/YY
ID : xxxx_xxx
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a field
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
Processor
Genuine Intel
®
CPU @ xxxx @ x.xxGHz
Speed : xxxx MHz
Count : x ← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
System Memory
Size : xxxx MB
System Time [HH:MM:SS]
System Date [MM:DD:YYYY]
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Main
System Time
System Date
Option Description
HH : MM : SS
Set the system time
MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date
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3.2 Advanced Menu
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super I/O
Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced
BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS
Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Advanced Settings
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
Super IO Configuration
USB Configuration
ACPI Configuration
AHCI Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
I/O Virtualization
IPMI 2.0 Configuration
Intel VT-d Configuration
PCI Express Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
Options for CPU
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Advanced Settings
Option Description
CPU Configuration Menu Item Options for CPU
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
Super IO Configuration
USB Configuration
ACPI Configuration
AHCI Configuration
Hardware Health
Configuration
Menu Item Configure the IDE device(s)
Menu Item
Menu Item
Configure the Floppy drive
Configures Super IO Chipset
Win627DHG
Menu Item Configure the USB support
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Section for Advanced ACPI
Configuration
Section for Advanced AHCI
Configuration
Configure/monitor the
Hardware Health
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Feature
Advanced Settings
I/O Virtualization
IPMI 2.0 Configuration
Intel VT-d Configuration
Option
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
PCI Express Configuration Menu Item
Remote Access Configuration Menu Item
Onboard Devices
Configuration
Menu Item
Description
Configure I/O virtualization parameters
IPMI configuration including server monitoring and event log
Configure Intel® Virtualization
Technology for Directed I/O
(VT-d) support
Configure PCI Express Support
Configure Remote Access
Onboard Devices and PCI Addon cards Enable/Disable
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3.2.1 CPU Configuration
You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: xx.xx
This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the
Manufacturer: Intel
Intel
®
CPU: @ xxxx @ x.xxGHz
Frequency: xxxGHz
BCLK Speed: xxxxMHz
Cache L1: xxKB
Cache L2: xxxxKB
Cache L3: xxxxKB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:12, Max:18)
“Enhanced Halt State”.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
Ratio Actual Value: 18
C1E Support
[Enabled]
Hardware Prefetcher
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Max CPUID Value Limit
Intel
®
Virtualization Tech
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
Intel
®
HT Technology
Active Processor Cores
A20M
Intel ® SpeedStep TM
C3 State
C6 State
Tech
Intel ®
Intel ®
TurboMode Tech
C-STATE Tech
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[All]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[ACPI C2]
[Enabled]
[Auto] C State package limit setting
C1 Auto Demotion
C3 Auto Demotion
ACPI T State
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Feature
CPU Configuration
Manufacturer
Intel
®
CPU
Frequency
BCLK Speed
Cache L1/L2/L3
Ratio Status
Ratio Actual Value
Option
Read only
Description
Displays information about CPU
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C1E Support
Hardware Prefetcher
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the “Enhanced
Halt State”.
For UP platforms, leave it enabled.
For DP/MP servers, it may use to tune performance to the specific application.
Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch
Enabled
Disabled
For UP platforms, leave it enabled.
For DP/MP servers, it may use to tune performance to the specific application.
Max CPUID Value Limit
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled for Windows XP
Intel
®
Virtualization Tech
Enabled
Disabled
When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional HW caps. Provided by Intel
®
Virtualization Tech.
Note: A full reset is required to change the setting.
When disabled, force the XD feature flag to always return 0.
Execute-Disable Bit
Capability
Intel
®
HT Technology
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
When disabled, only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
Active Processor Cores All
Number of cores to enable in each processor package
A20M
Disabled
Enabled
Legacy OSes and APs may need
A20M enabled.
Intel
®
SpeedStep TM Tech
Disabled
Enabled
Enable (GV3)
Disable (GV3)
NOTE: Intel
®
[Enabled].
TurboMode Tech will appear when Intel
®
SpeedStep TM Tech is set to
Intel
®
TurboMode Tech
Disabled
Enabled
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in specific condition.
Intel
®
C-STATE Tech
Disabled
Enabled
C-State: CPU idle is set to
C2/C3/C4
NOTE: C3 State and C6 State will appear when Intel
®
[Disabled].
SpeedStep TM Tech is set to
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C3 State
C6 State
C State package limit setting
C1 Auto Demotion
C3 Auto Demotion
ACPI T State
ACPI C2
ACPI C3
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
C1
C3
C6
C7
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Nehalem C State action select
Nehalem C State action select
Selected option will program into C state package limit register.
When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information.
When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on uncore auto-demote information.
Report processor throttling in ACPI
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3.2.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings.
Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.
IDE Configuration
SATA Configuration
Configure SATA as
SATA1 (SM)
SATA2 (PS)
SATA3 (SS)
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
SATA0 (PM)
SATA4 (3M)
SATA5 (4M)
Hard Disk Write Protect
[Enhanced]
[IDE]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]
[Disabled]
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Feature
IDE Configuration
SATA Configuration
Configure SATA as
Hard Disk Write Protect
IDE Detect Time Out
(Sec)
Option
Enhanced
Compatible
IDE
RAID
AHCI
Disabled
Enabled
0~35
(at 5 interval)
Description
Configure SATA devices
Select legacy IDE, RAID or AHCI as the
SATA interface.
Enable/Disable device write protection.
This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.
Select the time out value for detecting
ATA/ATAPI device(s).
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3.2.2.1 SATA0~SATA5 Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
SATA0
Selects the type of
Device: Not Detected device connected to the system.
← → Select Screen Type
LBA /Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32 Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option Description
SATA0
Type
Auto
Not Installed
CD/DVD
ARMD
Selects the type of device connected to the system.
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer
Auto
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Auto
0~4
(at 1 interval)
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.
Disabled: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Auto: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
Selects the PIO Mode. Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.
Selects DMA Mode.
Auto: Auto detected.
S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.
Enables 32-bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.
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3.2.3 Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to specify options for the Floppy Configuration Settings.
Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Floppy Configuration
Floppy A [Disabled]
Floppy B [Disabled]
Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Floppy Configuration
Option Description
Floppy A
Floppy B
Disabled
360 KB 51/4”
1.2 MB 51/4”
720 KB 31/2”
1.44 MB 31/2”
2.88 MB 31/2”
Selects the type of floppy drive connected to the system.
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3.2.4 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option
Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port1 Base
Address.
Onboard Floppy Controller
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
Chassis Intrusion detection
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378]
[Normal]
[IRQ7]
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset
Onboard Floppy
Controller
Enabled
Disabled
3F8 IRQ4
3E8 IRQ4
Serial Port1 Address 2E8 IRQ3
2F8 IRQ3
Disabled
3F8 IRQ4
Serial Port2 Address
Parallel Port Address
3E8 IRQ4
2E8 IRQ3
2F8 IRQ3
Disabled
Disabled
378
Parallel Port Mode
278
3BC
Normal
Bi-directional
ECP
Parallel Port IRQ
EPP
ECP & EPP
IRQ7
IRQ5
Description
Allows BIOS to enable or disable the floppy controller
Allow BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base
Addresses
Allow BIOS to select Serial Port2 Base
Addresses
Allow BIOS to select Parallel Port Base
Addresses
Allow BIOS to select Parallel Port Mode
Allow BIOS to select Parallel Port IRQ
Chassis Intrusion detection
Disabled
Enabled
When a chassis open event is detected, the BIOS will record the event and issue a warning beep.
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3.2.5 USB Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
USB Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Module Version – x.xx.x – xx.x
USB Devices Enabled:
None
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Hotplug USB FDD Support
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
[Enabled]
[Hi Speed]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
USB Configuration
Option Description
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Hotplug USB FDD Support
Disabled
Auto
Enabled
Hi Speed
Full Speed
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Enables support for legacy
USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.
Configure the USB 2.0 controller in Hi Speed (480
Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).
This is a work around for OSes without EHCI hand-off support.
The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.
Enable or disable hotplug USB floppy support. A dummy FDD device is created that will be associated with the hotplugged
FDD later. AUTO option creates this dummy device only if there is no USB FDD present.
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3.2.5.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Number of seconds
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay
Device #1
Emulation Type
[20 Sec]
USB Flash Disk
[Auto]
POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
USB Mass Storage Reset
Delay
10 Sec
20 Sec
30 Sec
40 Sec
Device #1 Read only
Description
Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command
Emulation Type
Auto
Floppy
Forced FDD
Hard Disk
CDROM
If Auto, USB devices less than 530
MB will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as hard drive. Forced
FDD option can be used to force a
HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD
(Ex. ZIP drive).
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3.2.6 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown below.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
ACPI Settings
General ACPI Configuration
Advanced ACPI Configuration
Chipset ACPI Configuration
General ACPI
Configuration settings
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.2.6.1 General ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
General ACPI Configuration
Suspend Mode
Repost Video on S3 Resume
[Auto]
[No]
Select the ACPI state used for System
Suspend.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
General ACPI Configuration
Option Description
S1 (POS)
Suspend Mode S3 (STR)
Select the ACPI state used for
System Suspend.
Auto
Repost Video on S3 Resume
No
Yes
Determine whether to invoke VGA
BIOS post on S3/STR resume.
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3.2.6.2 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
Advanced ACPI Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System
ACPI Version Features
ACPI APIC support
AMI OEMB table
Headless mode
ACPI SRAT Table
[ACPI v3.0]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Description Tables. Di
ACPI version has some.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Advanced ACPI Configuration
Description
ACPI v3.0
ACPI Version Features ACPI v2.0
Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit
Fixed System Description Tables.
Di ACPI version has some.
ACPI v1.0
Enabled
ACPI APIC Support
Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
AMI OEMB table
Headless mode
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Include OEMB table pointer to
R(X)SDT pointer lists.
Enable or disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.
ACPI SRAT Table
Disabled
Enabled
NUMA for SLES11
Enable or Disable the building of
ACPI SRAT Table.
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3.2.6.3 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
South Bridge ACPI Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Options
Enabled
Energy Lake Feature
ACPI APIC SCI IRQ
High Performance Event Timer
HPET Memory Address
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[FED0000h]
Disabled
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Chipset ACPI Configuration
Option Description
Energy Lake Feature
ACPI APIC SCI IRQ
Disabled
Enabled
Allow you to configure Intel’s
Energy Lake power management technology. If you are running a
Media Center you can install the
Intel VIIV software to get the correct driver; otherwise disable the Energy Lake feature in BIOS
(it relates purely to Intel's Quick
Resume feature, which is generally useless).
Enable / Disable ACPI APIC SCI
IRQ
High Performance Event Timer
HPET Memory Address
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
FED00000h
FED01000h
FED02000h
FED03000h
Enable/disable High Performance
Event Timer.
Choose HPET Memory Address
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3.2.7 AHCI Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the AHCI Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
AHCI Settings
AHCI BIOS Support [Enabled]
Enable for Supporting
← → Select Screen
AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
AHCI Configuration
Option Description
AHCI BIOS Support
Enabled
Disabled
Enable for supporting AHCI.
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3.2.7.1 AHCI Port0/Port1/Port2/Port3/Port4/Port5 Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
AHCI Port0
Device: Not Detected
SATA Port0
S.M.A.R.T.
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Select the type of device connected to the system.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
AHCI Port0 Configuration
Option Description
Auto
SATA Port0
Not Installed
Select the type of device connected to the system.
S.M.A.R.T.
Enabled
Disabled
S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring
Analysis and Reporting
Technology) is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.
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3.2.8 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Hardware Health Configuration
Auto FAN Control
PWM Minimal Duty Cycle
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
[Enabled]
[30% Duty Cycle] ← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Memory Temperature Sensor Monitoring
Sensor Data Register Monitoring
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Hardware Health Configuration
Description
Auto FAN Control
Disabled
Enabled
FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic programmed in selected temperature range.
Disabled: Fan Power On.
Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=60%—
100%, see max (CPUs, SIO) temperature
PWM Minimal Duty
Cycle
60% Duty Cycle
45% Duty Cycle
30% Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle control range:
60%-100%
45%-100%
30%-100%
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3.2.8.1 Memory Temperature Monitoring Sub-Menu
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Channel A Temperature (CPU0)
Channel B Temperature (CPU0)
Channel C Temperature (CPU0)
Channel A Temperature (CPU1)
Channel A Temperature (CPU1)
Channel A Temperature (CPU1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
40 O C
← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Read only. It can not be modified in user mode.
3.2.8.2 Sensor Data Register Monitoring Sub-Menu
0F
10
20
21
22
23
24
01
02
03
04
0B
0C
0D
0E
25
26
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
ID# NAME
CPU0 Below Tmax
CPU1 Below Tmax
PCI Area 1 (RT2)
PCI Area 2 (RT4)
CPU0 VCORE
CPU1 VCORE
3.3V
+12V
VBAT
5V
Sys. 1 (CPU 0)
Sys. 2 (CPU 1)
Sys. 3 (Front 1)
Sys. 4 (Front 2)
Sys. 5 (Rear 1)
Sys. 6
Sys. 7
READING
: xx
: xx
: xx
: xx o o o o
C
C
C
C
: x.xxx V
: x.xxx V
: x.xxx V
: x.xxx V
: x.xxx V
: x.xxx V
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
STATUS xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx
← Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
SDR Monitoring Next Page
SDR Monitoring Next Page
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
ID# NAME READING STATUS
27
28
29
50
51
Sys. 8
Sys. 9
Sys. 10
PMBUS PowerIN
PSMI PowerIN
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx RPM
: xxxx
: xxxx
: xxxx xx xx xx xx xx
Read only. It can not be modified in user mode.
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3.2.9 I/O Virtualization Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select the I/O Virtualization Menu. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure I/O Virtualization Parameters
SR-IOV Supported [Enabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Configure I/O Virtualization Parameters
Enabled
SR-IOV Supported
Disabled
Description
Enable or disable SR-IOV support
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3.2.10 IPMI 2.0 Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the IPMI 2.0 Configuration Settings. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
IPMI 2.0 Configuration
View all events in the
Status of BMC
View BMC System Event Log
Clear BMC System Event Log
Working
BMC Event Log.
It will take a max. of 15 seconds to read all
BMC SEL records.
Set LAN Configuration
Set PEF Configuration
BMC Watch Dog Timer Action
BMC Alert LED and Beep
[Disabled]
[Off] ← → Select Screen
FW Key [xxxxxxx]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description Feature
IPMI 2.0 Configuration
Option
Status of BMC Read only Display BMC status
Clear BMC System
Event Log
[Enter]
BMC Watch Dog Timer
Action
BMC Alert LED and
Beep
FW Key
Disabled
Reset System
Power Down
Power Cycle
Off
On
[xxxxxxx]
Clear all events in BMC System Event Log.
Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system crashes or hangs.
BMC Alert LED and Beep On/Off
Enter IPMI FW key to upgrade IPMI or iKVM function
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3.2.10.1 View BMC System Event Log Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Total Number of Entries: 260
SEL Entry Number
SEL Record ID
SEL Record Type
Event Timestamp
Generator ID
Event Message Format Ver
Event Sensor Type
Event Sensor Number
Event Dir Type
Event Data
[1] xxxx xxxx (System Event)
MM DD, YYYY HH:MM:SS xxxx xx (IPMI Ver 2.0) xx (Voltage) xx xx xx xx xx
Use +/- to traverse the event log.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Read only. It can not be modified in user mode.
3.2.10.2 Set PEF Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Set PEF Configuration Parameters Command Enable or Disable PEF
PEF Support [Disabled]
Support
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option Description
Set PEF Configuration Parameters Command
PEF Support
Disabled
Enabled
Enable or Disable PEF Support
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3.2.10.3 Set LAN Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
LAN Configuration
Channel Number Status
Channel number is OK.
LAN Configuration Status
Current IP Source in BMC
Current IP Address in BMC
Current Subnet Mask in BMC
Current MAC Address in BMC
Setup LAN Configuration
[DHCP] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
LAN Configuration
Channel Number Status
Current IP Source in BMC
Current IP Address in BMC
Option
Read only
Read Only
Read only
Current Subnet Address in BMC Read only
Current MAC Mask in BMC Read only
3.2.10.4 Setup LAN Configuration Sub-Menu
Description
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Setup LAN Configuration
IP Address Source
Save LAN Configuration
[DHCP]
IPMI IP dress Source
STATIC / DHCP
After select LAN
Configuration need select Save LAN
Configuration and choice [OK] to enable changes.
Feature
Setup LAN Configuration
Option Description
IP Address Source
STATIC
DHCP
Select IPMI IP Address Source
Save LAN Configuration Select [OK]
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3.2.11 Intel VT-d Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Intel VT-d Configuration Settings. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Intel VT-d Configuration
Intel VT-d [Enabled]
Options
Enabled
Disabled
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description Feature
Intel VT-d Configuration
Option
Enabled
Intel VT-d
Disabled
Enable or disable Intel® Virtualization
Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) support.
VT-d support on Intel platforms provides the capability to ensure improved isolation of
I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and availability.
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3.2.12 PCI Express Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to configure the PCI Express Support. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
PCI Express Configuration
Active State Power-Management [Disabled]
Enable or disable PCI
Express L0s and L1 link power status.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
PCI Express Configuration
Option
Active State Power-
Management
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable/disable PCI Express L0s and
L1 link power status.
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3.2.13 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature allows access to the Server remotely via serial port. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access
Serial Port Number
Base Address, IRQ
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Redirection After BIOS POST
Terminal Type
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Sredir Memory Display Delay
[Disabled]
[COM1]
[3F8h, 4]
[38400 8, n, 1]
[None]
[Always]
[ANSI]
[Enabled]
[No Delay]
Select remote access type.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option Description
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Disabled
Remote Access
Enabled
Enables remote access to system through serial port.
NOTE: The items listed below will appear when Remote Access is set to [Enabled].
Serial Port Number
COM1
COM2
Select Serial Port for console redirection. Make sure the selected port is enabled.
Base Address, IRQ
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Read only
115200 8,n,1
57600 8,n,1
38400 8, n, 1
19200 8,n,1
9600 8,n,1
None
Hardware
Software
Select Serial Port settings.
Select Flow Control for console redirection.
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Feature Option Description
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Redirection After BIOS
POST
Disabled
Boot Loader
Always
Disable: Turns off the redirection after POST
Boot Loader:
Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader.
Always:
Redirection is always active.
<Some OSs may not work if set to
Always>
Terminal Type
VT-UTF8 Combo Key
Support
Sredir Memory Display
Delay
ANSI
VT100
VT-UTF8
Enabled
Disabled
No Delay
Delay 1 Sec
Delay 2 Sec
Delay 4 Sec
Select the target terminal type.
Enable VT-UTF8 Combination key
Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Gives the delay in seconds to display memory information
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3.2.14 Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Onboard Devices Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Boots Graphic Adapter Priority
PXH 6702 Chip
LSI 1068E Chip
Lan1
Lan1 OP-ROM
Lan2
Lan2 OP-ROM
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration
Auto
Boots Graphic Adapter
Priority
Onboard VGA
PXH 6702/LSI 1068E Chip
Lan1/Lan2
Lan1/Lan2 OP-ROM
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Enable/disable onboard PXH
6702/LSI 1068E chipset.
Enable/disable Lan controller
Executed Lan OP-ROM or not
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3.3 PCI PnP Menu
You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration Menu.
This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources & resolves conflicts. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Clear NVRAM during
System Boot.
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Clear NVRAM
Plug & Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster
[No]
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Option
No
Clear NVRAM
Yes
Plug & Play OS
PCI Latency Timer
Yes
No
Description
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
248
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Clears NVRAM during system
Boot.
No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.
Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
This setting controls how many
PCI clocks each PCI device can hold the bus before another PCI device takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
Values in units of PCI clocks for
PCI device latency timer register.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster
Yes
No
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ.
This is the default setting and should not be changed unless the
VGA card manufacturer requires
Palette Snooping to be Enabled.
Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so the card will function correctly.
Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading / writing to
IDE drives.
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3.4 Boot Menu
You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Device Priority
Configures settings during System Boot.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.4.1 Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Quiet Boot
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
Endless Boot
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Feature Option
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Quiet Boot
Enabled
Add On ROM Display
Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
Endless Boot
Force BIOS
Keep Current
On
Off
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Description
This option allows user bypass BIOS self test during POST.
Disabled: displays normal POST messages.
Enabled: displays OEM log instead of
POST messages.
Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM of add-on cards to be displayed during quiet boot.
Selects Power-on state for Numlock.
Waits for F1 key to be present if error occurs.
Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in
POST.
Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.
Enable/Disable endless loop boot from
BBS table.
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3.4.2 Boot Device Priority
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Boot Device Priority
Option Description xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
Settings for boot priority.
These can be customized depending on your preference.
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3.4.3 Hard Disk Drives
Use this screen to select options for the Hard Disk Drives. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Hard Disk Drives
1st Drive [xxxxxxxx]
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Hard Disk Drives
Option Description
1st Drive xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
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3.4.4 Removable Drives
Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives. Use the up and down arrow (/) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Removable Drives
1st Drive [xxxxxxxx]
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Removable Drives
1st Drive
Option xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Description
Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
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3.5 Security Menu
The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is entered, using either the Supervisor password or User password. The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different levels of password security. If you select password support, you are prompted for a one to six character password. Type the password on the keyboard.
The password does not appear on the screen when typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, you must clear CMOS and reconfigure.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Install or change the password.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Security Settings
Option Description
Supervisor Password:
User Password:
Change Supervisor
Password
Change User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
Not Installed
Installed
Not Installed
Installed
__
__
Disabled
Enabled
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password is set, Not Installed displays.
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password is set, Not Installed displays.
Selects this option to change or install Supervisor Password.
Selects this option to change or install User Password.
When it is set to [Enabled], BIOS will issue a virus warning message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is attempted.
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3.6 Chipset Menu
This menu allows the user to customize functions of the Intel Chipsets. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
CPU Bridge Configuration
North Bridge Configuration
South Bridge Configuration
ME Subsystem Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Configure CPU Bridge features.
Watchdog Timer Configuration
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.6.1 CPU Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives options for customizing CPU Bridge Chipset settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration
CPU Revision
Current QPI Frequency
Current Memory Frequency
QPI Frequency
QPI L0s and L2
Memory Frequency
Memory Mode
Demand Scrubbing
Patrol Scrubbing xx x.xxx GT x.xxx GT
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Independent]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Transition the links to the specified speed when transitioning the links to full-speed. (if supported by all components)
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
CPU Revision
Current QPI Frequency
Current Memory Frequency
Read only
QPI Frequency
Auto
4.800 GT
5.866 GT
6.400 GT
QPI L0s and L1
Memory Frequency
Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Force DDR-800
Force DDR-1066
Force DDR-1333
Independent
Channel Mirroring
Memory Mode
Lockstep
Demand Scrubbing
Patrol Scrubbing
Sparing
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Description
Transition the links to the specified speed when transitioning the links to fullspeed. (if supported by all components)
Enable/disable L0s and L1
Force a DDR frequency slower than the command tCK detected via SPD
Independent: independent channel
Mirroring: mirrors channel space between channels
Lockstep: lockstep between channel 0 and 1
Spare: sparing mode
ECC demand scrubbing enabled / disabled
ECC patrol scrubbing enabled
/ disabled
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3.6.2 North Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives options for customizing North Bridge Chipset settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
NB Revision xx
Crystal Beach/DMA
Configuration
Current QPI Frequency x.xxx GT ← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Crystal Beach/DMA
Crystal Beach/DCA
Coarse-Grained Clock Gating
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
NB Revision
Read only
Current QPI Frequency
Description
Disabled
Crystal Beach/DMA Crystal Beach/DMA Configuration
Enabled
NOTE: The item listed below will appear when Crystal Beach/DMA is set to
[Enabled].
Disabled
Crystal Beach/DCA Crystal Beach/DCA Configuration
Enabled
Coarse-Grained Clock
Gating
Enabled
Disabled
Enable/disable Coarse-Grained Clock
Gating
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3.6.3 South Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives options for customizing South Bridge Chipset settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
Options
Enabled
Disabled
HDA Controller [Enabled]
SMBUS Controller
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
Restore on AC Power Loss
SATA Master Break Event
[Enabled]
[1~2 seconds]
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
HDA Controller
(optional for BTO)
Enabled
Disabled
SMBUS Controller
Enabled
Disabled
4-5 seconds
SLP_S4# Min.
Assertion Width
3-4 seconds
2-3 seconds
1-2 seconds
Restore on AC Power
Loss
SATA Master Break
Event
Power Off
Power On
Last State
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable or disable HDA controller
Enable or disable SMBUS controller
Select Timing for SLP_S4#
Configure how the system board responds to a power failure.
SATA master activity will cause a break from C3/C6 state if enabled.
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3.6.4 ME Subsystem Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu provides selection for ME subsystem configuration. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
ME Subsystem Configuration
ME-HECI [Disabled] ← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
ME-HECI
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Enable or disable ME-HECI
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3.6.5 Watchdog Timer Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu provides selection for Watchdog Timer configuration. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Watchdog Timer Configuration
Watchdog Mode
Watchdog Timer
[Disabled]
[2]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Option
Watchdog Timer Configuration
POST
Watchdog Mode
OS
PowerON
Disabled
Watchdog Timer
2
4
6
8
10
12
Description
POST: BIOS POST Watchdog, timer counting start at PowerON, stop at OS boot.
OS: OS boot Watchdog, start at OS boot.
PowerON: Start on PowerON
Watchdog timer sets 2/4/6/8/10/12 minutes.
When WD time-out occurs, system will auto reboot.
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3.7 Exit Menu
You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (/) keys and pressing Enter.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Charges
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
Exit system setup after saving the changes.
F10 key can be used for this operation.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are stored into CMOS.
System will use the new settings to boot up.
Discard Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are not stored into CMOS.
System will use the old settings to boot up.
Discard Changes
Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not saved into CMOS.
Load Optimal Defaults
Use this option to load default performance setup values.
Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly.
Load Failsafe Defaults
Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values.
Use this option when troubleshooting.
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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 two kinds of audible beeps.
Eight short beeps: It indicates that a video error has occurred.
A single long beep repeatedly: It indicates that a DRAM error has occurred.
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 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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4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code
The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS preboot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:
Checkpoint Description
03
04
05
06
08
0A
0B
0C
0E
13
24
30
2A
2C
2E
31
33
37
Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize
BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on
POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the
Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags."
Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and
CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table.
Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer.Install the POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."
Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the
Kernel Variables.
Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and
Silent logo modules.
Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
Initialize System Management Interrupt.
Initializes different devices through DIM.
See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
Initializes all the output devices.
Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to
ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for
ADM. Activate ADM module.
Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information.
Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information.
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50
52
85
87
8C
8E
90
A0
A1
A2
60
75
78
7A
7C
84
A4
A7
A8
A9
AA
AB
AC
B1
00
Checkpoint Description
38
39
Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3A
3B
3C
40
Initialize RTC date/time.
Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or
ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.
Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the
BDA, EBDA…etc.
Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.
Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
Initializes remaining option ROMs.
Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
Log errors encountered during POST.
Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
Late POST initialization of chipset registers.
Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected
Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
Check boot password if installed.
Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules.
Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the
Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module.
Disables the system configuration display if needed.
Initialize runtime language module.
Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the
CPU’s before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.
Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
Wait for user input at config display if needed.
Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the
ADM module.
Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
Save system context for ACPI.
Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).
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Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications. The 32-bit AGP channel directly links the graphics controller to the main memory. While the channel runs at only 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling ends of the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows CD-
ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just like HDDs.
ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT design by rotating the board 90 degrees, so that the IDE connectors are closer to the drive bays, and the CPU is closer to the power supply and cooling fan. The keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.
Bandwidth: refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more data the bus, phone line, or other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then, also results in greater speed.
BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): is a feature within the BIOS that creates, prioritizes, and maintains a list of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and then stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability to load and execute an OS, as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process fails for some reason. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of the OS.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): the program that resides in the ROM chip, and provides the basic instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware. Both the operating system and application software use BIOS routines to ensure compatibility.
Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data, usually from an application, though it is also used when printing, and in most keyboard drivers. The
CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it, all at once, to a disk drive.
While this improves system performance --- reading to or writing from a disk drive a single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly --- there is also the possibility of losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved.
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Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or
ISA local buses.
Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an application. Using a cache lowers data access times, since the needed information is stored in the SRAM instead of in the slow DRAM. Note that the cache is also much smaller than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you may have as much as 4GB of regular memory.
Cache size: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be confused with the cacheable area, which is the total amount of memory which can be scanned by the system in search of data to put into the cache. A typical setup would be a cache size of 512KB, and a cacheable area of 512MB. In this case, up to 512KB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only
512KB of this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory above 512MB could never be cached.
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic startup information for the BIOS.
COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another). Parallel ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).
DDR (Double Data Rate): is a technology designed to double the clock speed of the memory. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM sockets, because the physical slot and the logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket, which is capable of acting as a memory bank.
DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other tasks. As with
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IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line. Plug-n-Play devices will take care of this for you.
Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which has the unfortunate tendency to lose data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM such as SRAM.
ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash BIOS, is a ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new chip. TYAN’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly configure the system each time it boots.
Fault-tolerance: a term describing a system where one component can quickly be replaced without causing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard. The standard form factors are the AT and ATX, although TYAN also makes some Baby-
AT and ATX Footprint boards.
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
Handshaking: a process where two devices initiate communications. One device, typically the server, sends a message to another device, typically a client, in order to request establishment of a communications channel. The two devices will then exchange messages back and forth in order to settle on a communications protocol.
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
IC (Integrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.
IDE (Integrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD interface.
It can handle drives up to 8.4 GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are in fact
Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capacity determined by the hardware controller.
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I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
Initial Program Load (IPL): a feature built into BBS-compliant devices, describing those devices as capable of loading and executing an OS, as well as being able to provide control back to the BIOS if the loading attempt fails.
IPL: see Initial Program Load.
IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system. Plug-n-
Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture): a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This is most common when the system sends data out to a peripheral device, and it waiting for the peripheral to send some data back
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
Mirroring: see RAID.
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.
OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): Compaq or IBM package other companies’ motherboards and hardware inside their case and sell them.
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time
(that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data pathway) which is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate within a single system (as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple systems).
PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes used by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast, DMA channels do not). PCI refers to the type of bus used by these modes to communicate with the CPU.
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot.
Pipeline burst SRAM: a type of RAM that can maintain it’s data as long as power is provided to the memory chips. In this configuration, SRAM requests are pipelined, which means that larger packets of data are sent to the memory at one time, and acted upon quickly. This type of SRAM operates at bus speeds higher than 66MHz.
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PM timers (Power Management timers): software timers that count down the number of seconds or minutes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or doze mode.
PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry.
Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. Novice end users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a Plug-n-Play aware operating system
(such as Windows 98), and go to work. Devices and operating systems that are not
Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each time you add or change any part of your hardware.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to be stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the data is stored redundantly, also the multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive to the operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped (or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID level 1 is known as mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard drives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also allows for faster access time and fault-tolerance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time. RAID level 0+1 is both striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster access all at the same time.
RAIDIOS: stands for RAID I/O Steering, a type of RAID technology from Intel.
RAIDIOS is a specification used to enable an embedded I/O controller, embedded on the motherboard, to be used as just an I/O controller or to be the I/O component of a hardware RAID subsystem. The RAIDIOS circuit allows an I/O Processor
(either embedded on the motherboard or on an add-in card) to configure the I/O controller and service the I/O controller’s interrupts. The I/O controller and the I/O
Processor together are two of the primary components of a hardware RAID subsystem.
RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data, is often used to refer to the system’s main memory. This memory is available to any program running on the computer.
ROM (Read-Only Memory): a storage chip which contains the BIOS; the basic instructions required to boot the computer and start up the operating system.
SATA (Serial ATA): is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA physical storage interface. Serial ATA is a drop-in solution in that it is compatible with today’s software and operating systems. It will provide for systems which are easier to design, with cables that are simpler to route and install, smaller cable connectors, and lower voltage requirements.
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep two sets of memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data alternately from one set of addresses and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays
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associated with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one address bank before opening the next.
Serial port: called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formally the most common form of RAM for motherboards. They must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of DIMM modules.
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.
SRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive.
SSI (Server System Infrastructure): an industry initiative intended to provide ready-to-use design specifications for common server hardware elements (chassis, power supplies, and racks) to promote and support server industry growth.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other devices continue to operate normally.
Striping: see RAID
UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard drives.
USB (Universal Serial Bus): a versatile port. This one port type can function as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard or joystick port. It is fast enough to support video transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices.
VGA (Video Graphics Array): the PC video display standard
V-SYNC: controls the vertical scanning properties of the monitor.
ZIF Socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to insert
CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shift the processor over and down, guiding into the board and locking it into place.
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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. Furthermore, if you purchased your system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
Help Resources:
1. See the beep codes section of this manual.
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates, and other information: http://www.TYAN.com
3. Contact your dealer 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.
NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service can be rendered. You may 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. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you.
Notice for the USA
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of
Conformity Procedure) DoC
FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
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radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux norms de Classe B d’interference radio tel que specifie par le Ministere Canadien des Communications dans les reglements d’ineteference radio.)
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer.
Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations.
Document #: D2007-100
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