S8236_UG_v1.2

S8236

Version 1.2

Copyright

Copyright © 2011 MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from

MiTAC International Corporation.

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.

TYAN

AMD

®

®

is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation.

is a trademark of AMD

®

Corporation.

Intel

®

is a trademark of Intel

®

Corporation.

AMI, AMI BIOS are trademarks of AMI Technologies.

Microsoft

®

, Windows

®

are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Winbond

®

is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.

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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Contents

Before you begin….................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1: Instruction ................................................................................ 5

1.1 Congratulations ................................................................................. 5

1.2 Hardware Specifications.................................................................... 5

1.3 Software Specifications ..................................................................... 8

Chapter 2: Board Installation..................................................................... 9

2.1 Board Image .................................................................................... 10

2.2 Block Diagram ................................................................................. 11

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors ........................................... 12

2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat sink ............................................ 22

2.5 Thermal Interface Material .............................................................. 25

2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ...................................... 26

2.7 Installing the Memory ...................................................................... 28

2.8 Attaching Drive Cables.................................................................... 34

2.9 Installing Add-In Cards .................................................................... 35

2.10 Connecting External Devices ........................................................ 36

2.11 Installing the Power Supply ........................................................... 37

2.12 Finishing Up................................................................................... 38

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ............................................................................. 39

3.1 About the BIOS................................................................................ 39

3.2 Main Menu....................................................................................... 41

3.3 Advanced Menu............................................................................... 42

3.4 PCI/PnP Menu................................................................................. 62

3.5 Boot Menu ....................................................................................... 64

3.6 Security Menu.................................................................................. 68

3.7 Chipset Menu .................................................................................. 69

3.8 Exit Menu......................................................................................... 83

Chapter 4: Diagnostics............................................................................. 85

4.1 Beep Codes..................................................................................... 85

4.2 Flash Utility ...................................................................................... 85

4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code........................................................................ 86

Glossary..................................................................................................... 89

Technical Support .................................................................................... 95


Before you begin…

Check the box contents!

The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

1x S8236 Motherboard

1 x S8236 User’s manual

1 x S8236 Quick reference guide

1 x TYAN

®

Driver CD

1 x I/O shield

2 x Serial ATA Cable

1 x USB 2.0 Cable

1 x Mini-SAS to 7-Pin SATA Cable

2 x Mini-SAS to Mini-SAS Cable (S8236WGM3NR Only)


Chapter 1: Instruction

1.1 Congratulations

You have purchased the powerful TYAN

AMD

®

®

S8236 motherboard, based on the

SR5690 & SP5100 chipsets. The S8236 is designed to support dual

AMD

®

45nm 8-Core/12-Core Opteron 6100 Series Processors and up to 256GB of 800, 1066 and 1333MHz DDR3 memory modules. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD

®

, the S8236 is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E bus implementation.

The S8236 not only empowers you in today’s demanding IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application upgradeability. All of these rich feature sets provides the S8236 with the power and flexibility to meet demanding requirements for today’s IT environments.

Remember to visit the TYAN

® website at

http://www.tyan.com

. There you can find all the information on all TYAN

®

products as well as all the supporting documentation, FAQs, Drivers and BIOS upgrades.

1.2 Hardware Specifications

S8236WGM3NR

Processor

Chipset

Memory

Expansion Slots

Features

HyperTransport

TM

3 technology (HT3) links provide up to 102.4 GB/s peak bandwidth per processor; Quad 16-bit HyperTransport technology (HT3) links provide up to 6.4GT/s per link.

TM

3

G34 / (2)

Socket Type / Q'ty

Average CPU Power

(ACP) wattage

System Bus

Chipset

Super I/O

Up to 105W

Up to 6.4 GT/s Hyper-Transport link support

AMD SR5690 + SP5100

Winbond W83627

Supported DIMM Qty (8)+(8) DIMM slots

DIMM Type / Speed

U/RDDR3 & LV RDDR3, 800/1066/1333 MHz

Capacity

Up to 256GB (total)

Memory channel

Memory voltage

PCI-E

Recommended TYAN

Riser Card

4 Channels per CPU

1.5V or 1.35V

(2) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slots

M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) and M2091-R, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (right)

Recommended

Barebone / Chassis

1U Barebone

GT24-B8236

LAN

Storage

Port Q'ty

Controller

Connector

SAS

Controller

Speed

RAID

SATA Connector

(3)

Intel 82574L / Intel 82576EB

(2) Mini-SAS connectors (totally support 8 ports)

LSI SAS2008

6.0 Gb/s

RAID 0/1/1E/10 (LSI Integrated RAID)

(1) Mini-SAS (4-port) + (2) SATA


Graphic

Input /Output

Power

Speed

RAID

Connector type

Resolution

Chipset

USB

COM

SAS

VGA

RJ-45

Controller

AMD SP5100

3.0 Gb/s

RAID 0/1/10/5 (Promise Integrated RAID)

D-Sub 15-pin

1600x1200@60Hz

Aspeed AST2050

(7) USB2.0 ports (2 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

(4) GbE ports

EPS12V / SSI EEB spec. 2008 / Universal 24-pin + 8-pin + 8-pin power connectors

(1) 2x12-pin SSI front panel header

System Monitoring

Front Panel

SATA

Chipset

Voltage

Fan

Temperature

LED

(1) Mini-SAS connector & (2) SATA-II connectors

Winbond W83795G

Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply

Total (8) 4-pin headers

Monitors temperature for CPU & system environment

Fan fail LED indicator / Over temperature warning indicator / Fan &

PSU fail LED indicator

Watchdog timer support

Onboard Aspeed AST2050

Server Management

BIOS

Physical Dimension

Operating System

Regulation

Operating

Environment

Others

Onboard Chipset

AST2050 IPMI

Feature

AST2050 iKVM

Feature

Brand / ROM size

Feature

IPMI 2.0 compliant baseboard management controller (BMC) / USB 2.0 virtual hub / BIOS update

24-bit high quality video compression / Dual 10/100 Mb/s MAC interfaces

AMI / 4MB

Plug and Play (PnP) /PCI2.3 /WfM2.0 /SMBIOS2.3 /PXE boot / ACPI

2.0 power management /Power on mode after power recovery / Userconfigurable H/W monitoring

Form Factor

Board Dimension

OS supported list

FCC (DoC)

CE (DoC)

Operating Temp.

SSI EEB

12"x13" (305x330mm)

Please visit our Web site for the latest update.

Class B

Yes

10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F)

Non-operating Temp. - 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F)

In/Non-operating

Humidity

90%, non-condensing at 35° C

RoHS

Package Contains

Optional accessories

RoHS 6/6 Complaint Yes

Motherboard

Manual

Installation CD

(1) S8236 Motherboard

(1) User's manual / (1) Quick Ref. Guide

(1) TYAN installation CD

I/O Shield

Cable

SATA

SAS

Riser Card

(1) I/O Shield

(2) SATA signal cables / (1) Mini-SAS cable

(2) Mini-SAS cables

M2091-R, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (right) / M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left)

S8236GM3NR

Processor

Chipset

Socket Type / Q'ty

Average CPU Power

(ACP) wattage

System Bus

Chipset

Super I/O

G34 / (2)

Up to 105W

Up to 6.4 GT/s Hyper-Transport link support

AMD SR5690 + SP5100

Winbond W83627


Memory

Expansion Slots

Recommended

Barebone / Chassis

LAN

Storage

Graphic

Input /Output

System Monitoring

Supported DIMM Qty (8)+(8) DIMM slots

DIMM Type / Speed

U/RDDR3 & LV RDDR3, 800/1066/1333 MHz

Capacity

Memory channel

Memory voltage

PCI-E

Recommended TYAN

Riser Card

Up to 256GB (total)

4 Channels per CPU

1.5V or 1.35V

(2) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slots

M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) and M2091-R, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (right)

1U Barebone

GT24-B8236

Port Q'ty

Controller

Connector

SATA

Controller

Speed

RAID

Connector type

Resolution

Chipset

USB

COM

VGA

RJ-45

Power

Front Panel

SATA

Chipset

Voltage

Fan

Temperature

LED

Others

Onboard Chipset

(3)

Intel 82574L / Intel 82576EB

(1) Mini-SAS (4-port) + (2) SATA

AMD SP5100

3.0 Gb/s

RAID 0/1/10/5 (Promise Integrated RAID)

D-Sub 15-pin

1600x1200@60Hz

Aspeed AST2050

(7) USB2.0 ports (2 at rear, 4 via cable, 1 type A onboard)

(2) ports (1 at rear, 1 via cable)

(1) D-Sub 15-pin VGA port

(4) GbE ports

EPS12V / SSI EEB spec. 2008 / Universal 24-pin + 8-pin + 8-pin power connectors

(1) 2x12-pin SSI front panel header

(1) Mini-SAS connector & (2) SATA-II connectors

Winbond W83795G

Monitors voltage for CPU, memory, chipset & power supply

Total (8) 4-pin headers

Monitors temperature for CPU & system environment

Fan fail LED indicator / Over temperature warning indicator / Fan &

PSU fail LED indicator

Watchdog timer support

Onboard Aspeed AST2050

Server Management

BIOS

Physical Dimension

Operating System

Regulation

Operating

Environment

AST2050 iKVM

Feature

Brand / ROM size

Feature

24-bit high quality video compression / Dual 10/100 Mb/s MAC interfaces

AMI / 4MB

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

SSI EEB

Form Factor

Board Dimension

OS supported list

FCC (DoC)

CE (DoC)

12"x13" (305x330mm)

Please visit our Web site for the latest update.

Class B

Yes

Operating Temp.

10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F)

Non-operating Temp. - 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F)

In/Non-operating

Humidity

90%, non-condensing at 35° C

RoHS

Package Contains

Optional accessories

RoHS 6/6 Complaint

Yes

Motherboard

(1) S8236 Motherboard

Manual

(1) User's manual / (1) Quick Ref. Guide

Installation CD

I/O Shield

Cable SATA

Riser Card

(1) TYAN installation CD

(1) I/O Shield

(2) SATA signal cables / (1) Mini-SAS cable

M2091-R, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (right) / M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left)


1.3 Software Specifications

For OS (operation system) support, please check with TYAN

®

support for latest information.

Remember to visit our Web site at http://www.tyan.com

for the latest AST2050

User’s Guide.


Chapter 2: Board Installation

You are now ready to install your 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:

(1) 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, MiTAC recommends wearing a static safety wrist strap.

(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board, or flex the board in any way.

(3) Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors, memory modules, and leads.

(4) Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.

(5) 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.


2.1 Board Image

This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above picture.


2.2 Block Diagram

S8236 Block Diagram


2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

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. But for the DIMM number please refer to the above placement for memory installation.

For the latest board revision, please visit our web site at http://www.tyan.com

.


Jumpers & Connectors

Jumper/Connector Function

J5/J12/J30/J34/J54/J55/J56 4-pin Fan Connectors

J23 Front Panel Header

J28

J29/J33

J32

J53

Fan TACH Connector

USB Front Panel Header

LAN3 Active LED Header

HDD Fault Header

JP1/JP2

JP3

JP6

JP7

LED1

LED2

LED3

LED4

LED5

LED6

LED7

LED8

Jumper Legend

OPEN - Jumper OFF

CLOSED - Jumper ON

COM2 Function Select Jumper

Clear CMOS Jumper

Front Panel ID LED Button

Chassis Intrusion Header

ID LED

SAS Flash Ready (Amber)

SAS HD Fault LED (Amber)

Power On LED (Green)

Standby LED (Green)

SAS Error LED (Amber)

SAS Heart Beat LED (Green)

BMC Heart Beat LED (Green)

Without jumper cover

With jumper cover


LED Definitions

Pin

+

-

State

Signal

+3V

SAS_FLASH_RY

Description

LED2

SAS Flash

Ready

LED3

SAS HD

Fault LED

LED4

Power On

LED

Blinking

Pin

+

-

State

Amber

(SAS SKU Only) The LED shows blinking amber when the system is updating the SAS firmware.

Signal

+3V

LED_SASHDD_FAULT-

Description

(SAS SKU Only) The LED shuts normally.

(SAS SKU Only) The amber LED detects errors in RAID.

Pin Signal

+ +3V

- GND

State Description

Pin

+

-

State

Signal

+3VSB

GND

Description

LED5

Standby

LED

The power supply is not plugged in work properly.

LED6

SAS Error

LED

Pin

+

-

State

Signal

+3V

GND

Description

The LED shuts off when the work properly.

(SAS SKU Only) When the errors, the LED will turn amber.


LED7

SAS Heart

Beat LED

Pin

+

-

State

LED8

BMC Heart

Beat LED

Blinking

Pin

+

-

State

Blinking

Signal

+3V

GND

Description

Green

Signal

+3VSB

GND

Description

The LED shuts off when the SAS properly initiated.

The LED blinks per second to indicate that the SAS controller is working normally

Green

The LED shuts off when the BMC properly initiated.

The LED blinks per second to indicate that the BMC controller is working normally


J12

J5

J30

J28

J34

J4

J56

J55

J54


J4: COM2 Connector

Signal

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

J5/J12/J30/J34/J54/J55/J56: 4-Pin FAN Connectors

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

Pin

Signal

Signal

DSR

RTS

CTS

RI

KEY

1 2 3 4

GND +12V TACH PWM

Use this header to connect the cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable.

J23: Front Panel Connector

Signal

PWRLED+

KEY

PWLED- (GND)

HD_LED+

HD_LED-

PWR SW+

PWR SW- (GND)

Reset Switch+

RST SW- (GND)

ID Switch+

Temp Sensor

NMI Switch#

11

13

15

17

19

21

23

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

Signal

FP Power (5VSB)

ID_LED+

ID_LED- (GND)

Fault LED1-

Fault LED2-

LAN1_Active_LED+

LAN1_Active_LED-

SMB_DATA

SMB_CLK

INTRUDER_L

LAN2_Active_LED+

LAN2_Active_LED-

J28: Fan TACH Connector

Signal

CPU0 FAN Tach

CPU1 FAN Tach

Front FAN1 Tach

Front FAN2 Tach

Front FAN3 Tach

GND

CPU1 FAN PWM

FAN11 Tach

FAN12 Tach

NC


Pin Pin Signal

1

3

5

2

4

6

Rear FAN1 Tach

Rear FAN2 Tach

FAN8 Tach

7

9

11

13

8

10

12

14

FAN9 Tach

FAN10 Tach

KEY

CPU0 FAN PWM

15

17

19

16

18

20

NC

NC

Front FAN1 PWM

J29

J31

LED1

J59

J33

J32


J53

J29/J33: USB Front Panel Connector

Signal

5V Power

D-

D+

GND

KEY

J31: PSMI Connector

Pin

1

3

5

7

9

Pin

2

4

6

8

10

Signal

5V Power

D-

D+

GND

NC

Pin 1 2 3 4

Signal

PSMI_Clock PSMI_Data PSU_Alert_L GND

5

3.3V

Standby

LED1: ID LED

Pin Signal

+ P3V3_AUX

- ID_SW_L

State Color Description

Off Off System not identified

NOTE:

IPMI can activate ID LED from remote site.

Please visit the TYAN Web Site at


to download the latest AST2050 Software Configuration Guide for IPMI settings.

J32: LAN3 Active LED Header

1

J53: HDD Fault Header

2 6

1 5

J59: IPMB Connector

Pin

1

2

Signal

3.3V Standby

GND

KEY

Pin

1

3

5

Signal

LAN3_ACTIVE_ LED+

LAN3_ACTIVE_ LED- (GND)

Pin

2

4

6

Signal

BMC FRU Clock

BMC FRU Data

HDD Fail Input

Signal Pin

SMB_BMC_SDA2

1

SMB_BMC_SCL2

3

Pin

2

4

Signal

GND

NC


JP6

JP1

JP2 JP7


JP1/JP2: COM2 Function Switch Jumper

1

Pin 1-2 Closed: SIO to COM2 (

Default

)

1

3

1

3

Normal (

Default

)

1 3

Clear CMOS

Pin 2-3 Closed: BMC UART2 to COM2

3

JP3: Clear CMOS Jumper

You can reset CMOS by using this jumper if you have forgotten your system/setup password or need to clear BIOS setting.

1. Power off system and disconnect both power connectors from the motherboard.

2. Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and Pin_3 for seconds to

Clear CMOS.

3. Put jumper cap back to Pin_1 and Pin_2 (default setting).

4. Reconnect power & power on system.

JP6: Front Panel ID LED Button

1

Use this header to disable the ID LED.

JP7: Chassis Intrusion Header

1

Use this header to trigger the system chassis intrusion alarm.


2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat sink

The S8236 supported AMD

® processors are listed in section 1.2 Hardware

Specifications on page 4. Check our website at


for latest processor support.

NOTE:

MiTAC is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported configuration.

Processor Installation (G34 1944-pin Socket for AMD CPU)

Follow the steps below to install the processors and heat sinks.

Please note that the illustrations are based on a G34 1944-pin Socket which may not look exactly like the motherboard you purchased. Therefore, the illustrations should be held for your reference only.

NOTE:

If only one processor is installed, start with CPU0 first.

1. Locate the CPU socket.

2. Pull the CPU lever slightly away from the socket and then push it to a fully open position.


3. Lift the socket cover to a fully open position.

4. Take off the CPU protection cap.

5. Place the CPU in the CPU socket and make sure that the gold arrow is located in the right direction with two notches properly aligned.


6. Close the socket cover and press the CPU socket lever down to lock the CPU in place.

7. Repeat the same procedures to install the second CPU.

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 AMD

®

http://www.amd.com

. Please refer to the AMD

®

website:

The following diagram illustrates how to install heat sink onto the CPU of S8236.

8. Place the heat sink on top of the CPU and secure it to the motherboard with 2 screws.

9. Connect the heat sink Fan cable to the CPU0 FAN connector J34 .

10. Repeat the same procedures to install the second heat sink ( CPU1 Fan: J30 ).


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 that the thermal interface material is compatible with the processor and meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements.


2.6 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, MiTAC 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.


2.7 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 http://www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard.

The following diagram shows common types of DDR3 memory modules.



Supports up to 256GB of R-DIMM DDR3 and Low Voltage (LV) R-DIMM

DDR3, or 64GB of U-DIMM DDR3, at 800,1066 or 1333MHz speeds

 All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or settings need changing

 All memory must be of the

same type and density

 Always populate the memory starting from CPU0_DIMMA1 first


Recommended Memory Population Table

Single CPU

Installed

(CPU0 only)

Quantity of memory installed

Dual CPU installed

(CPU0 and CPU1)

1 2 3 4 6 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16

CPU0_DIMM(1)D0

√

CPU0_DIMM(2)D1

CPU0_DIMM(3)C0

CPU0_DIMM(4)C1

CPU0_DIMM(5)B0

CPU0_DIMM(6)B1

CPU0_DIMM(7)A0

CPU0_DIMM(8)A1

√

√ √ √

√

√ √ √

√ √

√

√ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √

√ √

√ √ √

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

CPU1_DIMM(9)D0

CPU1_DIMM(10)D1

CPU1_DIMM(11)C0

CPU1_DIMM(12)C1

CPU1_DIMM(13)B0

CPU1_DIMM(14)B1

CPU1_DIMM(15)A0

CPU1_DIMM(16)A1

√ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √ √ √

√ √ √ √ √

√ √

√

√ √ √ √ √

√

√ √ √ √ √

√ √

√ √ √ √

√ √ √ √ √ √

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

NOTE:

1. √ indicates a populated DIMM slot.

2. Paired memory installation for Max performance.

3. Populate the same DIMM type in each channel, specifically

- Use the same DIMM size

- Use the same # of ranks per DIMM

4. Dual-rank DIMMs are recommended over single-rank DIMMs

5. Un-buffered DIMM can offer slightly better performance than registerd DIMM if populating only a single DIMM per channel

6. We don't suggest other memory installation.

7. AMD 6100 series CPU doesn't support Quad-ranks U-DIMM



U-DIMM Module Support

DDR3 Speed/Voltage

1.35v 1.5v

800MHz 800MHz

DDR3 Rank

Configuration

DIMM1

(A1, B1,

DIMM0

(A0, B0,

C1, D1)

SR and

DR

C0, D0) n/a

800MHz 800MHz

1066MHz

1066MHz

1066MHz

1066MHz

SR and

DR

SR and

DR

SR and

DR

SR and

DR n/a

SR and

DR

1066MHz

1066MHz

1333MHz

1333MHz

SR and

DR

SR and

DR n/a

SR and

DR

Notes:

 U-DIMM can support up to 4GB sized DIMMs with a maximum of 8GB per channel

 SR and DR UDDR3 module support

only

 SR and DR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration



SR and DR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration


R-DIMM Module Support

DDR3 Speed/Voltage DDR3 Rank Configuration

1.35v

800MHz

1.5v

800MHz

DIMM1 (A1,

B1, C1, D1)

DIMM0 (A0,

B0, C0, D0)

SR and DR n/a

800MHz 800MHz QR n/a

800MHz 800MHz

SR, DR and

QR

1066MHz 1066MHz SR and DR

SR, DR and

QR n/a

1066MHz 1066MHz QR n/a

1066MHz 1066MHz SR and DR SR and DR n/a 1066MHz QR

SR, DR and

QR n/a 1333MHz SR and DR n/a n/a 1333MHz QR n/a

Notes:

 RDIMM can support up to 16GB sized DIMM’s

 SR and DR Memory has a MAX amount of 16GB per channel



 QR Memory has a MAX amount of 32GB per channel

 QR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 800MHz in a dual channel configuration

 QR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration


Memory Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S8236.

1. Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration.

2. Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed to fit only one way in the socket.

KEY SLOT

3. 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.


2.8 Attaching Drive Cables

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

S8236 is equipped with six Serial ATA (SATA) channel. Connections for the drives are very simple.

There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.

If you are in need of SATA/SAS cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.

The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive.

1. SATA drive cable connection

2. SATA drive power connection

3. SATA cable motherboard connector

4. SATA drive power adapter


2.9 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 may appear on your motherboard.

PCI-E Gen. 2 x16 slots (PCIE_1 & PCIE_2)

NOTE:

The PCIE_1 slot is designed to fit both add-on PCI-E card and riser card

(M2091). However, The PCIE_2 slot is designed for riser card only (M2091-R).

Therefore, you can not insert an add-on PCI-E card directly in the PCIE_2 slot.

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.

TIP: It’s a good practice to install add-in cards in a staggered manner rather than making them directly adjacent to each other. Doing so allows air to circulate within the chassis more easily, thus improving cooling for all installed devices.

NOTE:

You must always unplug the power connector to the motherboard before performing system hardware changes to avoid damaging the board or expansion device.


2.10 Connecting External Devices

Connecting external devices to the motherboard is an easy task. The motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details.

LAN3

(Intel 82574)

(shared with IPMI AST2050)

VGA Port

LAN1

(Intel 82576)

LAN2

(Intel 82576)

2 X USB Ports COM Port

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

Link

Active

Link

100 Mbps

Active

Link

1000 Mbps

Active

No Link

Green Off

Blinking Green Off

Green Green

Blinking Green Green

Green Yellow

Blinking Green Yellow

Off Off


2.11 Installing the Power Supply

There are three power connectors on your S8236. It is required that you have an

EPS12V power supply which has one 24-pin and two 8-pin connectors.

 24-pin

Signal

+3.3V

+3.3V

GND

+5V

Pin Pin Signal

1 13

+3.3V

2 14

-12V

3

4

15

16

GND

PS_ON

GND

+5V

+12V

5

6

7

Power OK

8

5VSB

9

+12V

20

21

10 22

+12V

+3.3V

17

18

19

11 23

12 24

GND

GND

GND

RES

+5V

+5V

+5V

GND

 8-pin (PW2, PW3)

Signal Pin Pin Signal

GND

1 5

+12V

GND

GND

GND

2

3

4

6

7

8

+12V

+12V

+12V

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 EPS12V 8-pin power connectors. Both PW2 and PW3 are for

CPU loading.

 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.


2.12 Finishing Up

Congratulations on making it this far! You have 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.


Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 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 (F4 on remote console) to start the BIOS setup utility.

3.1.1 Setup Basics

The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.

Key Function

Tab

Left/Right Arrow Keys

Up/Down Arrow Keys

Enter

PgUp/PgDn Keys

Moves from one selection to the next

Changes from one menu to the next

Moves between selections

Opens highlighted section

Changes settings.


3.1.2 Getting Help

Pressing [F1] will 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] or the [F1] key again.

3.1.3 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

MiTAC 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.

3.1.4 Setup Variations

Not all systems have the same BIOS setup layout or options. While the basic look and function of the BIOS setup remains more or less the same for most systems, the appearance of your Setup screen may differ from the charts shown in this section. Each system design and chipset combination requires a custom configuration. In addition, the final appearance of the Setup program depends on the system designer. Your system designer may decide that certain items should not be available for user configuration, and remove them from the BIOS setup program.

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 ones when this manual is written. Please visit

TYAN’s website at http://www.tyan.com for the information of BIOS updating.


3.2 Main Menu

In this section, you can alter general features such as the date and time.

Note that the options listed below are for options that can directly be changed within the Main Setup screen.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

System Overview

AMIBIOS

Version : vx.xx

Build Date : DD/MM/YY

ID : xxxx_xxx

Processor

AMD Opteron (tm) Processor xxxx

Speed : xxxx MHz

Count : x

System Memory

Size : xxxx MB

System Time [HH:MM:SS]

System Date [MM:DD:YYYY]

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or

[SHIFT-TAB] to select a field

Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

AMIBIOS

It displays the core number, date of BIOS build and the version of BIOS.

Processor

This displays the CPU information.

System Memory

This displays the amount of system memory present on the system.

System Time / Date setup

System Time: Adjusts the system clock.

HH (24 hours format): MM (Minutes): SS (Seconds)

System Date: Adjusts the system date.

MM (Months): DD (Days): YYYY (Years)


3.3 Advanced Menu

This section facilitates configuring advanced BIOS options for your system.

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



Super IO Configuration



ACPI Configuration



Hardware Health Configuration



IPMI 2.0 Configuration



Remote Access Configuration



USB Configuration



Onboard Devices Configuration

Configure CPU

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

CPU Configuration

Configure CPU.

IDE Configuration

Configure the IDE devices.

Super IO Configuration

Configure the Super IO.

ACPI Configuration

Selection for Advanced ACPI Configuration.

Hardware Health Configuration

Configure / monitor the Hardware Health.

IPMI 2.0 Configuration

IPMI configuration including server monitoring and event log.

Remote Access Configuration

Configure Remote Access.

USB Configuration

Configure the USB support.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices and PCI Add-On cards Enable/Disable.


3.3.1 Advanced CPU Configuration

This section allows you to fine-tune the processor options.

BIOS Setup Utility


Configure advanced CPU settings

Module Version: xx.xx

Physical Count: xxxx

Logical Count: xxxx

This should be enabled in order to enable or disable the “Enhanced Halt

State”.

Processor Information

AMD Opteron (tm) Processor xxxx

[Processor x]

Revision: D1

Cache L1: xxKB

Cache L2: xxxxKB

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


Cache L3: xxxxKB

Speed: xxxx , NB Clk: xxxx

Able to change Freq.: Yes uCode Patch Level: xxxx

ESC Exit

GART Error Reporting

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

Secure Virtual Machine Mode

PowerNow

PowerCap

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

ACPI SRAT Table

C1E Support

[P-state 0]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

GART Error Reporting

This option should remain disabled for normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for the purpose of testing.

Disabled / Enabled

Secure Virtual Machine Mode

Enable/disable the CPU secure virtual machine mode (SVM).

Disabled / Enabled

PowerNow

Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.


PowerCap

The option can decide the highest performance P-state in OS.

P-state 0 / P-state 1 / P-state 2 / P-state 3 / P-state 4


ACPI SRAT Table

Enable or disable the building of ACPI SRAT Table.


C1E Support

Enable or disable the C1 Enhanced mode.



3.3.2 Advanced IDE Configuration



SATA0



SATA1



SATA3



SATA4



SATA5

BIOS Setup Utility


IDE Configuration

OnBoard PCI IDE Controller



SATA2

Hard Disk Write Protect

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

[Both]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Disabled]

[35]

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Onboard PCI IDE Controller

Disabled: disables the integrated IDE Controller

Primary: enables only the Primary IDE Controller

Secondary: enables only the Secondary IDE Controller

Both: enables both IDE Controller

Disabled / Primary / Secondary / Both

Hard Disk Write Protect

Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS.

Disabled / Enabled

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

Select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI device(s).

0~35 (at 5 interval)


3.3.2.1 SATA0 Sub-Menu

SATA0

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Device: Not Detected

Selects the type of device connected to the system.

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 Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Type

Selects the type of device connected to the system.

Auto / Disabled

LBA/Large Mode

Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled.

Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.

Auto / Disabled

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

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.

Auto / Disabled

PIO Mode

Select the PIO Mode. Select Auto to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing.

Auto / 0~4 (at 1 interval)

DMA Mode

Select DMA Mode.

Auto: Auto detected.

Auto / Disabled

S.M.A.R.T

S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure.

Auto / Disabled / Enabled


32-Bit Data Transfer

Enable 32-bit to maximize the IDE hard disk data transfer rate.

Enabled / Disabled


3.3.3 Super I/O Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address

Serial Port2 Address

Watchdog Mode

Watchdog Timer

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[Disabled]

[2]

Allows BIOS to Select Serial

Port1 Base Addresses.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Serial Port1 Address

Allows BIOS to configure Serial Port1 Base Address.

Disabled / 3F8/IRQ4 / 2E8/IRQ3

Serial Port2 Address

Allows BIOS to configure Serial Port2 Base Address.

Disabled / 2F8/IRQ3 / 2E8/IRQ3

Watchdog Mode

POST: Watchdog timer counting, start at Power on, stop at OS Boot

OS: Start at OS Boot

Power on: Start at power on

Disabled / POST / OS / Power On

Watchdog Timer

Watchdog timer sets 2/4/6/8/10/12 minutes. When WD time-out occurs, system will auto reboot.

2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12


3.3.4 ACPI Configuration

ACPI Settings



BIOS Setup Utility


Advanced ACPI Configuration

Advanced ACPI

Configuration settings

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

3.3.4.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI Version Features

ACPI APIC support

AMI OEMB table

Headless mode

[ACPI v3.0]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Enable RSDP pointers to

64-bit Fixed System

Description Tables. Di

ACPI version has some.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

ACPI Version Features

Set this value to allow or prevent the system to be complaint with the ACPI 2.0 specification.

ACPI 3.0 / ACPI 2.0 / ACPI 1.0

ACPI APIC Support

This option allows you to define whether or not to enable APIC features.

Enabled / Disabled


AMI OEMB Table

Set this value to allow the ACPI BIOS to add a pointer to an OEMB table in the Root

System Description Table (RSDT) table.


NOTE: OEMB table is used to pass POST data to the AMI code during ACPI O/S operations.

Headless Mode

Enable or disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.



3.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Hardware Health Configuration

Auto FAN Control [Disabled]

Auto Fan Control Switch

Disabled: fan full speed

Enabled: fan speed according max temperature



Sensor Data Register Monitoring

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Auto Fan Control

Disabled: Fan full speed

Enabled: Fan speed according max temperature

Enabled / Disabled


3.5.1 Sensor Data Register Monitoring

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

47

46

01

02

07

08

03

04

05

06

0A

0B

0C

0D

0E

0F

10

11

12

ID#

BIOS Setup Utility


Press Enter key to display remain sensor

CPU0 Temp

CPU1 Temp

CPU 0 MOS Area

CPU 1 MOS Area

SR5690 Case

SR5650 Case

SAS Case

System Inlet

VCCP_P0

VCCP_P1

VDDNB_P0

VDDNB_P1

VDDIO_P0

VDDIO_P1

3VCC

3VSB

VBAT xx xx xx xx xx xx xx

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

ESC key to return this page

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit



SDR Monitoring Next Page xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

Alert

Alert

Alert



SDR Monitoring Next Page

ID#

BIOS Setup Utility


CPU 0

CPU 1

Front 1

Front 2

Front 3

Rear 1

Rear 2

ID_BTN_STATUS_L

PLTRST2_N xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx xx

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

OK

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Read only. It can not be modified in user mode.


3.3.6 IPMI 2.0 Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


IPMI 2.0 Configuration

View all events in the

Status of BMC



View BMC System Event Log

Clear BMC System Event Log



Set LAN Configuration



Set VLAN Configuration



Set PEF Configuration

BMC Watch Dog Timer Action

BMC Alert LED and Beep

FW Key

Working

[Disabled]

[Off]

[0000000]

BMC Event Log.

It will take a max. of 15 seconds to read all BMC

SEL records.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Status of BMC

Read only.

Clear BMC System Event Log

Clear all events in BMC System Event Log.

Set LAN Configuration

Set LAN Configuration Parameters Command.

Set VLAN Configuration

Set VLAN Configuration Parameters Command.

Set PEF Configuration

Set PEF Configuration Parameters Command.

BMC Watch Dog Timer Action

Allows the BMC to reset or power down the system if the operating system crashes or hangs.

Disabled / Reset System / Power Down / Power Cycle

BMC Alert LED and Beep

BMC Alert LED and Beep.

OFF / ON

FW Key

Enter IPMI FW Key upgrade to IPMI or iKVM function.

[0000000]


3.3.6.1 View BMC System Event Log

BIOS Setup Utility


Total Number of Entries: xxx

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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit


3.3.6.2 Set LAN Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


LAN Configuration Status

←

Select Screen

IP Address Configuration

Current IP Address in BMC

Current Subnet Mask in BMC

Current Gateway Address in BMC

Current MAC Address in BMC

[DHCP] xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit



Setup LAN Configuration



3.3.6.2.1 Setup LAN Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Setup LAN Configuration

IP Address Configuration

Save LAN Configuration

[DHCP]

IPMI IP Address Source

STATIC/DHCP

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

IP Address Source

Select IPMI IP Address Source.

STATIC / DHCP

NOTE:

IP Address and Subnet Mask appear when IP Address Source is set to [STATIC].

IP Address / Subnet Mask

Enter Static IP Address / Subnet Mask.

Save LAN Configuration

After setup LAN Configuration, select Save LAN Configuration and click [OK] to enable changes.


3.3.6.3 Set VLAN Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Setup VLAN ID F Configuration

Current VLAN ID Status

VLAN Tagging

VLAN ID

Save VLAN ID Configuration

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[033]

Press Enter and [OK] to save

LAN configure

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Current VLAN ID Status


VLAN Tagging

Enable / Disable VLAN Tagging.


VLAN ID

Enter VLAN ID.

Save VLAN ID Configuration

Press Enter and [OK] to save VLAN configure.



3.3.6.4 Set PEF Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Set PEF Configuration Parameters Command

Enable or Disable PEF Support

←

Select Screen

PEF Support

PEF Action Global Control

Alert Startup Delay

Startup Delay

Event Message for PEF Action

[Enabled]

[Alert]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

PEF Support

Enable or disable PEF support.


PEF Action Global Control

Select action for PEF Action Global Control.

Alert / Power Down / Reset System / Power Cycle / OEM Action /

Diagnostic. Int.

Alert Startup Delay

Enable/disable Alert Startup Delay.


Startup Delay

Enable/disable Startup Delay.


Event Message For PEF Action

Enable/disable Event Message for PEF Action.



3.3.7 Remote Access Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Remote Access

Enables remote access to system through serial port.


NOTE:

The following BIOS items are available only when Remove Access is set to [Enabled].

Serial Port Number

Select Serial Port for cosole redirection. Make sure the selected port is enabled.

COM1 / COM2

Serial Port Mode

Select Serial Port settings.

Flow Control

Select Flow Control for console redirection.

None / Hardware / Software

Redirection After BIOS POST

Disabled: Turns off the redirection after POST Boot Loader.

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)

Always / Disabled / Boot Loader

Terminal Type

Select the target terminal type.

ANSI / VT100 / VT-UTF8


VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Enable VT-UFT8 Combination Key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.


Sredir Memory Display Delay

Gives the delay in seconds to display memory information.

No Delay / Delay 1 Sec / Delay 2 Sec / Delay 4 Sec


3.3.8 USB Configuration

None

BIOS Setup Utility


USB Configuration

Module Version – x.xx.x – xx.x

USB Devices Enabled:

Legacy USB Support

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Legacy USB 1.1 HC Support

[Enabled]

[Hi Speed]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Legacy USB Support

Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

Enabled / Disabled / Auto

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Configure the USB 2.0 controller in Hi Speed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).

Hi Speed / Full Speed

BIOS EHCI Hand-OFF

This is a work around for OSes without EHCI hand-off support. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.


Legacy USB1.1 HC Support

Enables support for legacy USB. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.



3.3.9 Onboard Devices Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration

Enabled

Onboard LAN 1/2 (82576)

Onboard LAN 1 OP ROM


Onboard LAN 3 (82574)


Onboard SAS

Onboard VGA

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

Disabled

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Onboard Lan1/Lan2 (82576)

Enable /disable Lan controller.


Onboard Lan1 OP-ROM

Execute Lan OP-ROM or not.

Disabled / PXE / ISCSI




Onboard Lan3 (82574)

Enable /disable Lan controller.





Onboard SAS (optional)

Enable or disable the onboard SAS controller.


Onboard VGA

Enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.



3.4 PCI/PnP Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

Clear NVRAM during

System Boot.

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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Clear NVRAM

Clear NVRAM during system Boot.

No / Yes

Plug & Play O/S

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.

No / Yes

PCI Latency Timer

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

64 / 32 / 96 / 128 / 160 / 192 / 224 / 248

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ.

Yes / No

Palette Snooping

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.



PCI IDE Bus Master

Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading / writing to IDE drives.



3.5 Boot Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Boot Settings



Boot Settings Configuration



Boot Device Priority



Hard Disk Drives



CD/DVD Drives

Configures settings during

System Boot.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

3.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Quick Boot

This option allows user bypass BIOS self test during POST.


Quiet Boot

Disabled: displays normal POST messages.

Enabled: displays OEM log instead of POST messages.


Add On ROM Display Mode

Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM of add-on cards to be displayed during quiet boot.

Force BIOS / Keep Current


Boot Up Num-Lock

Selects Power-on state for Numlock.

On / Off

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Waits for F1 key to be present if error occurs.


Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Displays “Press DEL to run Setup in POST”.


Interrupt 19 Capture

Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.


Endless Boot

Enable/Disable endless loop boot from BBS table.



3.5.2 Boot Device Priority

BIOS Setup Utility


Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

[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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Set your boot device priority. These can be customized depending on your preference.

3.5.3 Hard Disk Drives

BIOS Setup Utility


Hard Disk Drives

1st Drive [xxxxxxxx]


←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Specify the boot sequence from the available devices.


3.5.4 CD/DVD Drives

1st Boot Device

BIOS Setup Utility


CD/DVD Drives

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]


A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Specify the boot sequence from the available devices.


3.6 Security Menu

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


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Supervisor Password/User Password

Read only.

Change Supervisor Password


Change User Password


Boot Sector Virus Protection

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.



3.7 Chipset Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced Chipset Settings

Configure CPU Bridge features.

←

Select Screen

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.



NorthBridge Configuration



SouthBridge Configuration



RD890 Configuration

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Allow you to change NorthBridge, SouthBridge and RD890 Configuration.


3.7.1 North Bridge Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


NorthBridge Chipset Configuration



Memory Configuration



ECC Configuration



DRAM Timing Configuration

Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0]

Memory CLK

CAS Latency (Tcl)

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)

Row Precharge Time (Trp)

Min Active RAS (Tras)

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)

Row Cycle (Trc)

Read to Precharge (Trtp)

Write Recover Time (Twr) xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx xxx, xxx

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Memory Timing Parameters

Select which node’s timing parameters to display.

CPU Node 0 / CPU Node 1


3.7.1.1 Memory Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Memory Configuration

Bank Interleaving

Node Interleaving

Channel Interleaving

CS Sparing Enable

Bank Swizzle Mode

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enable Bank Memory

Interleaving

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Bank Interleaving

Bank Interleave setting has to do with the actual RAM chip properties, most good quality RAM chips have "4-bank interleaving" and work best at this setting. Interleaving controls how actual hits to memory takes place.

Enable Bank Memory Interleaving.

Auto / Disabled

Node Interleaving

Enable Node Memory Interleaving.


Channel Interleaving

Enable Channel Memory Interleaving.

Auto / Disabled

CS Sparing Enable

Reserve a spare memory rank in each node.


Bank Swizzle Mode

Enable or disable bank swizzle mode.



3.7.1.2 ECC Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


ECC Configuration

ECC Mode

DRAM ECC Enable

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT

DRAM BG Scrub

Data Cache BG Scrub

L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub

[Good]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[1.31ms]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Set the level of ECC protection. Note: The

“super” ECC mode dynamically sets the

DRAM scrub rate so all of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

ECC Mode

Select the level of ECC protection. Note: The “Super” ECC mode dynamically sets the DRAM scrub rate so all of memory is scrubbed in 8 hours.

Basic / Super / Disabled / Good / Max / User

DRAM ECC Enable

DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity.


DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT allows the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on.


DRAM BG Scrub

DRAM scrubbing corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while memory is not being used improves performance.

Note: When AMD’s node interleave feature is enabled, BIOS will force DRAM scrub off.

Disabled / 40ns / 80ns / 160ns / 320ns / 640ns / 1.28us / 2.56us / 5.12us /

10.2us / 20.5us / 41.0us / 81.9us / 163.8us / 327.7us / 655.4us / 1.31ms /

2.62ms / 5.24ms / 10.49ms / 20.97ms / 42.00ms / 84.00ms

Data Cache BG Scrub

Allow the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle.


Disabled / 40ns / 80ns / 160ns / 320ns / 640ns / 1.28us / 2.56us / 5.12us /

10.2us/ 20.5us / 41.0us / 82.9us / 163.8us / 327.7us / 655.4us

L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub

Allow the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle.

Disabled / 40ns / 80ns / 160ns / 320ns / 640ns / 1.28us / 2.56us / 5.12us /

10.2us/ 20.5us / 41.0us / 82.9us / 163.8us / 327.7us / 655.4us


3.7.1.3 DRAM Timing Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


DRAM Timing Configuration

DRAM Timing Config

[Auto]

Auto

Manual

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

DRAM Timing Config

Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. If

Manual, the DRAM speed specified will be programmed by users.

Auto / Manual


3.7.2 South Bridge Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


SouthBridge Chipset Configuration

SB700 CIMx Version: x.x.x

OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0)


EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2)



EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 2)


OnChip SATA Channel

OnChip SATA Type

SATA IDE Combined Mode

Restore on AC Power Loss

NMI Button

Chassis Intrusion detection

SGPIO function

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Native IDE]

[Enabled]

[Last State]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Disabled

Enabled

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

OHCI HC/EHCI HC


OnChip SATA Channel

Enable or disable OnChip SATA channel.


OnChip SATA Type

Select OnChip SATA type.

Native IDE / RAID / AHCI / Legacy IDE

SATA IDE Combined Mode

Enable or disable the SATA IDE Combined Mode.


Restore On AC Power Loss

Configure how the system board responds to a power failure.

Power Off / Power On / Last State

NMI Button

Enable or disable the NMI button on the front panel.



Chassis Intrusion Detection

Disabled: Disable Chassis Intrusion Detection.

Enabled: When a chassis open event is detected, the BIOS will report the event.


SGPIO Function

Enable or disable the SP5100 SGPIO function.



3.7.3 RD890 Configuration

RD890 Configuration





BIOS Setup Utility


PCI Express Configuration

Hyper Transport Configuration

Disabled

Enabled

←

Select Screen

IOMMU

Primary Video Controller

[Disabled]

[PCIE GPP1-GPP2-PCI]

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

IOMMU

Disable or Enable IOMMU function.


Primary Video Controller

PCIE GPP1-GPP2-PCI: Video card scan from PCIE bus, GPP1, GPP2 to PCI bus.

PCIE GPP2-GPP1-PCI: Video card scan from PCIE bus, GPP2, GPP1 to PCI bus.

PCI-PCIE GPP1-GPP2: Video card scan from PCI bus (onboard VGA), PCIE bus,

GPP1 to GPP2.

PCIE GPP1-GPP2-PCI / PCIE GPP2-GPP1-PCI / PCI-PCIE GPP1-GPP2


3.7.3.1 PCI Express Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


PCI Express Configuration



Port # 02 Features



Port # 03 Features



Port # 04 Features



Port # 09 Features



Port # 11 Features



Port # 12 Features



Port # 13 Features



NB-SB Port Features



GPP1 Core Setting



GPP2 Core Setting



GPP3a Core Setting



GPP3b Core Setting



SB Core Setting

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit


3.7.3.1.1 Port # 02/03/11/12 Features

BIOS Setup Utility


Gen2 High Speed Mode

Link ASPM

Slot Power Limit, W

L1 Immediate ACK

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[75]

[Disabled]

Disabled:

Force PCIE link speed to

GEN1.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Gen2 High Speed Mode

Disabled: force PCIE link speed to GEN1.

Auto / Disabled

Link ASPM

Active State Power Management.

Disabled / L0s / L1 / L0s & L1 / L0s Downstream / L0s Downstream + L1

Slot Power Limit, W

Set Slot Power Limit.

L1 Immediate ACK

When Enabled L1 will be ACK’d immediately.



3.7.3.1.2 Port # 04/09/13 Features

Link ASPM

BIOS Setup Utility


L1 Immediate ACK

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Active State Power

Management

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Link ASPM


Disabled / L0s / L1 / L0s & L1 / L0s Downstream / L0s Downstream + L1

L1 Immediate ACK

When Enabled L1 will be ACK’d immediately.


3.7.3.1.3 NB-SB Port Features

BIOS Setup Utility


NB-SB Link ASPM [L1] Disabled:

L1

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

NB-SB Link ASPM


L1 / Disabled


3.7.3.1.3 GPP1/GPP2/GPP3a/GPP3b Core Setting

BIOS Setup Utility


Turn Off PLL During L1/L23

TXCLK Clock Gating in L1

LCLK Clock Gating in L1

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

Enabled

Disabled

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Turn Off PLL During L1/L23


TXCLK Clock Gating in L1


LCLK Clock Gating in L1


3.7.3.1.4 SB Core Setting

BIOS Setup Utility


TXCLK Clock Gating in L1

LCLK Clock Gating in L1

Enabled [Enabled]

[Enabled] Disabled

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

TXCLK Clock Gating in L1


LCLK Clock Gating in L1



3.7.3.2 Hyper Transport Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility


Hyper Transport Configuration

HT Extended Address

HT3 Link Power State

HT Link Tristate

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

Enabled: HT supports 52-bit physical addressing.

Disabled: HT supports 40-bit physical addressing.

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

HT Extended Address

Enabled: HT supports 52-bit physical addressing.

Disabled: HT supports 40-bit physical addressing.

Disabled / Enabled / Auto

HT3 Link Power State

Select the HT3 Link Power State.

Auto / LS0 / LS1 / LS2 / LS3

HT Link Tristate

Select the HT1 Link Tristate mode.

Auto / Disabled / CAD/CTL / CAD/CTL/CLK


3.8 Exit Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Exit Options

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Discard Charges

Load Optimal Defaults

Load Failsafe Defaults

←

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item


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.


NOTE


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.

4.1 Beep Codes

Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through two kinds of audible beeps.

 A single long beep followed by 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 at 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.


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 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."

04

05

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.

06

08

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.

0A

0B

0C

0E

13

24

30

2A

2C

2E

31

33

37

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.


A4

A7

A8

A9

AA

AB

AC

B1

00

50

52

87

8C

8E

90

A0

A1

A2

60

75

78

7A

7C

84

85

Checkpoint Description

38 Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.

39

3A

3B

3C

40

Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.

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).


NOTE


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 only at 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 results in greater speed.

BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): 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. 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, which 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 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 the possibility of losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved.


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 information is stored in SRAM instead of slower 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.

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): 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 socket 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

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.


DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which looses 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, it 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.

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.

Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).

HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.

H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.

HyperTransport

TM

: a high speed, low latency, scalable point-to-point link for interconnecting ICs on boards. It can be significantly faster than a PCI bus for an equivalent number of pins. It provides the bandwidth and flexibility critical for today's networking and computing platforms while retaining the fundamental programming model of PCI.

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.

IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): Hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.


I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)

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.

Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).

NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.

Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires 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 fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first to the faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the slower secondary cache.

PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry.

Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. 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.

PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together make up the Wired for Management 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was designed to define a standard set of preboot protocol services within a client with the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry standard protocols.


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 and 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 striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster access all at the same time.

RAIDIOS: RAID I/O Steering (Intel)

RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data and is often referred 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.

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 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).

SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic (SISL): Architecture that allows a RAID controller, such as AcceleRAID 150, 200 or 250, to implement RAID on a system boardembedded SCSI bus or a set of SCSI busses. SISL: SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic

(LSI) (only on LSI SCSI boards)

Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.

SDRAM (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.

SLI (Scalable Link Interface): NVIDIA SLI

technology

links two

graphics cards

together to provide scalability and increased performance. NVIDIA SLI takes advantage of the increased

bandwidth

of the

PCI Express

bus architecture, and features hardware

and software

innovations within NVIDIA

GPU s (graphics processing units) and NVIDIA MCPs (media and

communications

processors).

Depending on the application

, NVIDIA SLI can deliver as much as two times the performance of a single GPU configuration.


Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other devices continue to operate normally.

UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without a 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.

ZCR (Zero Channel RAID): PCI card that allows a RAID card to use the onboard

SCSI chip, thus lowering cost of RAID solution

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 shifts the processor over and down, guiding it into the board and locking it into place.


Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system, you should first turn to your dealer for direct support. Your system has most likely been configured or designed by them and they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Hence, they should be of the most assistance for you. Furthermore, if you purchased your system from a dealer near you, take the system to them directly to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).

If these options are not available for you then TYAN

®

Computer Corporation can help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, TYAN has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations. TYAN website (

www.tyan.com

) provides easy-to-access FAQ searches and online

®

's

Trouble Ticket creation as well as Instant Chat capabilities with our Support Agents.

TYAN

®

also provides easy-to-access resources such as in-depth Linux Online

Support sections with downloadable Linux drivers and comprehensive compatibility reports for chassis, memory and much more. With all these convenient resources just a few keystrokes away, users can easily find the latest software and operating system components to keep their systems running as powerful and productive as possible. TYAN

®

also ranks high for its commitment to fast and friendly customer support through email. By offering plenty of options for users, TYAN

®

serves multiple market segments with the industry's most competitive services to support them.

"TYAN's tech support is some of the most impressive we've seen, with great response time and exceptional organization in general" - Anandtech.com

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:


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 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.)

CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire. There is danger of an explosion if the 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 #: D2070-120


S8236_UG_v1.2

Contents

Before you begin…

Chapter 1: Instruction

1.1 Congratulations

1.2 Hardware Specifications

1.3 Software Specifications

Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Board Image

2.2 Block Diagram

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

2.4 Installing the Processor and Heat sink

2.5 Thermal Interface Material

2.6 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis

2.7 Installing the Memory

2.8 Attaching Drive Cables

2.9 Installing Add-In Cards

2.10 Connecting External Devices

2.11 Installing the Power Supply

2.12 Finishing Up

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 About the BIOS

3.2 Main Menu

3.3 Advanced Menu

3.4 PCI/PnP Menu

3.5 Boot Menu

3.6 Security Menu

3.7 Chipset Menu

3.8 Exit Menu

NOTE

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

4.1 Beep Codes

4.2 Flash Utility

4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code

NOTE

Glossary

technology

graphics cards

bandwidth

communications

Technical Support

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