Tyan THUNDER K8SE manual

Thunder K8SE
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S2892
Version 1.02
Copyright
Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2004-2005. All rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written
consent from TYAN Computer Corp.
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, Taro and Thunder K8SE are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.
AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Nvidia and nForce are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation
Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SuSE,is a trademark of SuSE AG.
Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds
IBM, PC, AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.
Notice
Information contained in this document is furnished by TYAN Computer
Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing.
TYAN 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. TYAN
retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications
at any time, without notice. In no event will TYAN 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
Chapter 1: Introduction
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(s)
2.5
Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
2.6
Thermal Interface Material
2.7
Heatsink Installation Procedures
2.8
Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
2.9
Installing the Memory
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards
2.12 Connecting External Devices
2.13 Installing the Power Supply
2.15 Finishing Up
Chapter 3: BIOS
3.1
BIOS Setup Utility
3.2
BIOS Menu Bar
3.3
BIOS Legend Bar
3.4
Getting Help
3.5
BIOS Main Menu
3.6
BIOS Advanced Menu
3.7
BIOS Memory Menu
3.8
Security Menu
3.9
BIOS Boot Menu
3.10 Power Menu
3.9
BIOS Exit Menu
Chapter 4: Diagnostics
4.1
Beep Codes
4.2
Flash Utility
4.3
BIOS Post Code
Glossary
Technical Support
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 - Congratulations
You have purchased one of the most powerful server/work station solutions.
The Thunder K8SE (S2892) is a high-end server/work station mainboard, based
on Nvidia nForce pro2200, Winbond W83627HF Super I/O, Analog Devices,
TM
ADT7463 Hardware Monitoring and AMD-8131 PCI-X Tunnel chipsets.
Designed to support up to two AMD Opteron™ (200 series) processors and
16GB of DDR400/333 memory, the S2892 is ideal for CPU, memory, and
network intensive applications required in the HPC and clustering applications.
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
Processors
•Two uPGA 940-pin ZIF sockets
•Supports one or two AMD
OpteronTM processors
•Integrated 128-bit Dual Channel
DDR memory controller
Integrated SATAII Controllers
•Two integrated dual port SATA II
controllers
•Four SATA connectors support up
to four drives
•Support up to 3Gb/s
Chipset
•Nvidia nForce pro2200
•AMD 8131™ PCI-X Tunnel
•Winbond W83627HF Super I/O
•Analog Devices ADT7463
Hardware Monitoring IC
Integrated LAN Controllers
•One Broadcom BCM5704 Dual
Port GbE controller
- Two RJ-45 LAN connectors with
LEDs
- Connected to PCI-X Bridge B
- Two front panel LED headers
•One Intel82551QM 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet controller
- One RJ-45 LAN connector with
LEDs stacked on rear two-USB2.0
ports
- Connected to 32bit/33MHz PCI
2.3 bus
- One front panel LED header
Memory
•128-bit dual channel memory bus
•Total Eight 184-pin 2.6-volt DDR
DIMM sockets (four per CPU)
•Supports up to 16GB Registered
DDR
•Supports ECC type memory
modules
•Supports DDR400, DDR333
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Expansion Slots
•One x16 PCI Express expansion
slot, which can split to two x8
slots through riser card
•One PCI 2.3 compliant 5V tolerant
32bit/33MHz slot
•One x16 PCI Express slot with x4
signals
•Two independent 64-bit PCI-X
buses
- Two 133/100/66 MHz PCI-X slots
from Bridge A
- One 100/66 MHz PCI-X slot from
Bridge B
- One 100/66 MHz max Tyan
TARO SODIMM from Bridge B
Integrated I/O
•One floppy connector
•One parallel port header and two
serial (one connector, one
header)
•Four USB2.0 ports (two rear
connectors & two front panel
headers)
•One 15-pin VGA connector
•PS/2 mouse and keyboard
connectors
System Management
•Total 7 fan headers with
monitoring
- Four 3-pin fan headers
- Three 4-pin fan headers
•One 2-pin chassis intrusion
header
•Temperature, voltage and fan
monitoring
BIOS
• Phoenix BIOS on 8Mbit LPC
Flash ROM
•PXE via Ethernet, USB device
boot
•SMBIOS 2.3.1, BBS 1.1 compliant
•Headless operation via serial
console redirect
•48-bit LBA support
Intelligent Platform
Management Interface Header
•Tyan Server Management
Daughter card (optional)
supports features listed below
via SMDC header
- Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC)
- Tailored for IPMI
- Supports KCS and BT styles
- Flexible Windows or Linux
management solution
- Supports RMCP and SNMP
protocols
- Supports ASF standard and EMP
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- 1 C serial multi-master controllers
and UARTs
- Built-in IPMB connector
- Remote power on/off and reset
support (IPMI-over-LAN)
Regulatory
•FCC Class B (DoC)
•European Community CE (DoC)
Integrated Video Controller
®
TM
•ATI RAGE XL PCI controller w/
8MB memory
Integrated Enhanced IDE
Controller
•Two IDE dual-drive ports for up to
four EIDE devices
•Supports for UDMA
133/100/66/33 IDE drives and
ATAPI devices
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Form Factor
•SSI EEB v3.0 Footprint (12” x 13”,
304.8 x 330.2mm) fits most
Rackmount E-ATX chassis
•EPS 12V/SSI (24 + 8 pin) power
connectors
•Serial (one) and VGA (one)
connectors
•Stacked USB 2.0 (two) with one
RJ45 connectors
•Stacked PS/2 keyboard and
mouse connectors
•Two RJ-45 LAN connectors with
LEDs
1.3 - Software Specifications
OS (Operating System) Support
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
SUSE Professional 9.x and SLES 9
RHEL3 Update 4
TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with
or without notice.
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
Precautions: The Thunder K8SE supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies
(24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power
supply installation procedures see page 34.
DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the
board and void your warranty.
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, TYAN 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
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2.1- Board Image
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.
The following page includes details on the vital components of this
motherboard.
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2.2 - Block Diagram
Thunder K8SE (S2892) Block Diagram
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2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors
RAGE XL
1
215R 3LASB41
J8
U10
1
1
1
FDD1
1
J9
J10
DIMM A1
DIMM B2
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
CPU 2
PW2
1
1
J26
J57
1
1
J56
1
JP 1
PW1
J58
J25
Nvidia
Crush K8-04
DIMM A1
J35
1
AMD
J37
1
J38
1
J36 8131 PCI-X
1
DIMM A2
DIMM B1
DIMM B2
1
J16
X16 PCI Express
1
100/66 PCI-X
J15
J11
J24
1
133/100 PCI-X
LPT1
133/100 PCI-X
1
PCI 32
X4 PCI Express
J14
J39
1
J42
1
1
J41
J44
J45
J43
Win bond
M83627HF-AW
1
CPU 1
1
J46
J47
1
1
IDE1
IDE2
1
J48
J49
RT3
R T1
J50
BIOS
J51/J 52
J53 1 1
RT2
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.
Jumper Legend
‹‹
OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover
‹‹
CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover
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Jumper/Connector
Function
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J26
USB Front Panel Header
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J45
COM2 Header
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J15/J56
PCI-X Bridge A Bus Speed Select Jumper
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J25/J36
PCI-X Bridge B Bus Speed Select Jumper
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J8
ATI Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Jumper
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J44/J51/J52
10/100/1000 LAN3/LAN2/LAN1 Front
Panel LED Headers
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J49
Front Panel Header
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JP1
Clear CMOS Jumper
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J16
PCI-X Bridge A Bus Mode Select Jumper
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J14
Onboard 10/100 Ethernet Enable/Disable
Jumper
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J48
Chassis Intrusion Connector
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J46
SMBUS Connector
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J57/J58
SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper (Option)
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J53
4-Pin Front Fan Connector
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J50/J9
CPU_Fan Connectors
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J10/J11/J42/J43
3-Pin Chassis Fan Connectors
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J35/J37/J38/J39
Serial ATA RAID Connectors
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J24
SMDC Connector
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RAG E XL
U10
J8
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
J11
DIMM B2
X16 PCI Express
CPU 2
PW2
J16
PCI 32
X4 PCI Express
J15
100/66 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
J14
J15
J24
JP56
J26
JP 1
DIMM A1
AMD
J37
J36 8131 PCI- X
J39
J42
J36
J 41
J44
J43
J45
IDE2
Winbond
M 83627HF-A W
CPU 1
J46
J47
J48
IDE1
J45
Nvidia
Cr ush K8-04
J25
J35
J38
J57
J56
J26
P W1
J58
J25
J49
R T3
RT1
J50
BIOS
J51/ J 52
J53
RT2
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DIMM A2
DIMM B1
D IMM B2
LPT1
FDD1
J9
J10
J26: USB Front Panel Header
Use this header to connect to front panel USB
connector.
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Signal
Pin
Pin
Signal
VCC
1
2
VCC
Data -
3
4
Data -
Data +
5
6
Data +
GND
7
8
GND
KEY
9
10
GND
2
J45: COM2 Header
Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2.
1
9
2
10
Signal
Data Carrier Detect
Receive-Data
Transfer-Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
Pin
2
4
6
8
10
Signal
Data-Set-Ready
Request-to-Send
Clear-to-Send
Ring-Indicator
NC/KEY
J15/JP56: PCI-X Bridge A Bus Speed Select Jumper
Speed
66MHz
100MHz
133MHz
J15
JP56
1
1
1
1
1
1
J25/J36: PCI-X Bridge B Bus Speed Select Jumper
Speed
66MHz
100MHz
J25
J36
1
1
1
1
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J8RAG E XL
U10
J8
FDD1
J9
J10
DIMM B2
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
X16 PCI Express
PCI 32
X4 PCI Express
J16
100/66 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
J15
J11
CPU 2
PW2
J24
J57
J56
J26
JP 1
JP1
DIMM A1
AMD
J37
J38
Nvidia
Cr ush K8-04
J35
J44
P W1
J58
J25
J36
8131 PCI-X
DIMM A2
DIMM B1
D IMM B2
LPT1
J16
133/100 PCI-X
J14
J39
J42
J 41
J44
J43
J45
CPU 1
J46
J47
J48
IDE1
IDE2
Winbond
M 83627HF-A W
R T3
RT1
J51
J49
J49
BIOS
J52
J50
J51/J 52
J53
RT2
J8: ATI Onboard VGA Enable/Disable Jumper
1
(Default)-Enable onboard ATI Rage XL Graphic chip.
3
1
Disable onboard ATI Rage XL Gigabit chip.
3
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J44/J51/J52: 10/100/1000 LAN3/LAN2/LAN1 Front Panel LED Headers
Use these headers to connect with the front panel dual
color LEDs to indicate the speed of LAN1, LAN2 and
LAN3.
1
4
J44: LAN3; J51: LAN2; J52: LAN1
Pin 1
Yellow+
Pin 2
Yellow-
Pin 3
Green+
Pin 4
Green-
J49: Front Panel Header
HDDLED+
HDDLEDGND
Reset SW+
+5V
IRRX
GND
IRTX
NC
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 2
4
6
8
10
12
…14
16
18
PWR LED+
PWR LEDPWR SW
GND
NC
Speaker+
NC (KEY)
Buzzer+
Speaker-/Buzzer-
JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper
1
3
(Clear)
3
1
(Default)
You can reset CMOS settings by using this jumper if
you have lost your system/setup password or need to
clear system BIOS setting.
Power off system and disconnect both power
connectors from the motherboard before clearing
CMOS. Reconnect power and power on system after
done.
J16: PCI-X Bridge A Bus Mode Select Jumper
1
1
Open (Default)-Allows PCI slots to operate in PCI-X
mode.
Closed-To force PCI slots to operate in PCI compatible
mode. Close this jumper if the card you are using does
not support PCI-X.
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RAG E XL
U10
J9
J14
J10
J11
DIMM B2
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
X16 PCI Express
CPU 2
J57
J56
JP 1
P W1
J58
J25
J26
PW2
J58
J57
Nvidia
Cr ush K8-04
AMD
J37
J38
DIMM A1
J35
J36
8131 PCI-X
J39
J42
J 41
J44
J43
J45
J47
J48
IDE1
IDE2
Winbond
M 83627HF-A W
J49
CPU 1
J46
J48
J46
R T3
RT1
J50
J51/J 52
BIOS
J53
RT2
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DIMM A2
DIMM B1
D IMM B2
J16
PCI 32
X4 PCI Express
J15
100/66 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
J14
J24
LPT1
FDD1
J8
J14: Onboard 10/100 Ethernet Enable/Disable Jumper
1
(Default)-To enable onboard 10/100 Ethernet.
3
1
To disable onboard 10/100 Ethernet.
3
J48: Chassis Intrusion Connector
Pin 1: Intrusion detection. Pin 2: GND.
For use with chassis that support this feature.
1
J46: SMBUS Connector
1
Use this connector to connect external SMBUS
devices.
Pin 1
Pin 2 Pin 3
Pin 4
SMBUS_DATA GND
SMBUS_CLK NC
4
J57/J58: SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper (Option)
J57
J58
1
1
3
3
J57
Support SMDC card
J58
1
1
3
3
Support ASF 2.0
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RAG E XL
J10
J8
DIMM B1
DIMM A2
DIMM A1
J11
DIMM B2
X16 PCI Express
J11
CPU 2
PW2
J57
J56
J26
JP 1
Nvidia
Cr ush K8-04
AMD
J37
J38
DIMM A1
J35
J36 8131 PCI- X
J42
J39
J42
J 41
J44
J43
J45
IDE2
Winbond
M 83627HF-A W
J47
J48
IDE1
J35/J37
J38/J39
P W1
J58
J25
J49
CPU 1
J46
J43
R T3
J50
RT1
J50
J51/ J 52
BIOS
J53
RT2
J53
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DIMM A2
DIMM B1
D IMM B2
J16
PCI 32
J15
100/66 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
X4 PCI Express
J14
133/100 PCI-X
LPT1
FDD1
J9
J10
J24
J24
J9 U10
J53: 4-Pin Front Fan Connector
+12 V Tac homet er
Speed Contro l 2
Spe ed Control
Use this header to connect the chassis
cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the
system stable and reliable.
This connector supports the tachometer
monitoring and auto fan speed control.
J50/J9: CPU_Fan Connectors
+12 V Tac homet er
Speed Contro l 2
Spe ed Control
Use these headers to connect the processor
cooling fans to your motherboard to keep the
system stable and reliable.
J50: CPUFAN1, J9: CPUFAN2
These connectors support the tachometer
monitoring and auto fan speed control.
J10/J11/J42/J43: 3-Pin Chassis Fan Connectors
GND
+12V
Use these headers to connect the chassis cooling
fan to your motherboard to keep the system at
optimum performance levels.
NC
J35, J37, J38, J39: Serial ATA RAID Connectors
1
7
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
GND
RXP
RXN
GND
TXN
TXP
GND
Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via
the Serial ATA cable
You may use any two of the four Serial ATA
ports to have the support of RAID 0 and 1
through the on board ICH6R south bridge chip.
J24: SMDC Connector
For connection with Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC).
The SMDC connector supports
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2.4 - Installing the Processor(s)
Your brand new Thunder K8SE supports the latest 64-bit processor technology
from AMD. Only AMD Opteron™ processor 200 series are certified and
supported with this motherboard.
Check our website for latest processor support. http://www.tyan.com
NOTE
If using a single processor, it MUST be installed in socket
CPU1. When using a single processor only CPU1 memory
banks are addressable.
TYAN is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported
configuration.
The diagram is provided as a visual guide to help you install socket processors
and may not be an exact representation of the processors you have.
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Step 1: Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 90 or as far back as
possible to the socket.
Step 2: Align the processor with the socket. There are keyed pins underneath
the processor to ensure that the processor’s installed correctly.
Step 3: Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until
the processor sits flush with the socket.
Step 4: Place the socket lever back down until it locks into place. The
installation is finished.
Repeat these steps for the second processor if you are using two processors.
Take care when installing processors as they have very fragile connector pins
below the processor and can bend and break if inserted improperly.
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2.5 - Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
After you are done installing the processor(s), you should proceed to installing
the retention frame and heatsink. The CPU heatsink will ensure that the
processors do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum performance
for as long as you own them. Overheated processors are also dangerous to the
motherboard.
The backplate assembly prevents excessive motherboard flexing in the area
near the processor and provides a base for the installation of the heatsink
retention bracket and heatsink.
Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many
different manufacturers, a lot of them have their own method of installation. For
the safest method of installation and information on choosing the appropriate
heatsink, use heatsinks validated by AMD. Please refer to AMD’s website at
www.amd.com.
The following diagram will illustrate how to install the most common CPU back
plates:
1. Mounting screws
2. Heatsink retention frame
3. CPU socket
4. Motherboard PCB
5. Adhesive insulator
material
6. Backplate assembly
NOTE: Please see next
section for specific
instructions on how to install
mounting bracket.
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2.6 - Thermal Interface Material
There are two types of
thermal interface materials
designed for use with the
AMD Opteron processor.
The most common material
comes as a small pad
attached to the heatsink 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 heatsink
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 heatsink &
processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is
compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s
warranty requirements
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2.7 - Heatsink Installation Procedures
Type A: CAM LEVER (TYPE) INSTALLATION
1. After placing backplate and
interface material under motherboard
place heatsink retention frame on top
of motherboard. Align plastic retention
bracket screw holes with CPU backplate standoffs.
Tighten screws to secure plastic
retention bracket. Repeat for the other
side. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
2. After tightening screws secure
metal clip to plastic retention bracket
center tab. Repeat for the other side
of heatsink.
3. After securing metal clip to plastic
retention bracket center tab, push
down on plastic clip to lock plastic clip
to side tab.
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Type B: SCREW RETENTION TYPE HEATSINK
1. After placing CPU back-plate and
adhesive interface material under
motherboard, place heatsink
retention frame on top of
motherboard. Align heatsink retention
frame screw hole with backplate
assembly standoffs. Place heatsink
inside plastic retention bracket. Place
metal clip over retention frame tab.
Repeat for other side.
2. Insert screw through metal clip.
BE SURE METAL CLIP IS LOCKED
ONTO RETENTION FRAME TAB.
3. Tighten screw through metal clip.
Repeat on the other side.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
After you have finished installing the
heatsink onto the processor and
socket, attach the end wire of the fan
(which should already be attached to
the heatsink) 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.
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2.8 - 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.
Pay attention when installing board in chassis. Some components are
near the mounting holes and can be damaged.
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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2.9 - Installing the Memory
Before attempting to install any memory, make sure that the memory you
have is compatible with the motherboard as well as the processor.
The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules:
Here are a few key points to note before installing memory into your
Thunder K8SE:
•Installing memory beginning with CPU1_DIMMB2
•In order to access memory on CPU2 DIMM1-4, both processors
must be installed.
•Memory in CPU2 DIMM1-4 is not required when running dual CPU
configuration.
TM
•AMD Opteron processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
(interleaved) memory configurations
•128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered
PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM memory modules are supported
•All installed memory will be automatically detected
•The Thunder K8SE supports up to 16GB.*
* Not validated at the time of print; subject to change.
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This following chart outlines the rules for populating memory
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
DIMM Slot
128Bit support
CPU1 DIMM1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU1 DIMM2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CPU1 DIMM3
CPU1 DIMM4
CPU2 DIMM1
CPU2 DIMM2
CPU2 DIMM3
CPU2 DIMM4
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
DIMM Slot
CPU1 DIMM1
CPU1 DIMM3
CPU2 DIMM1
CPU2 DIMM3
64-Bit Support
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Memory Installation Procedure
When you install the memory modules, make sure the module aligns
properly with the memory slot. The modules are keyed to ensure that it is
inserted only one way. The method of installing memory modules are
detailed by the following diagrams.
Once the memory modules are firmly seated in the slot, two latches on
either side will close and secure the module into the slot. Sometimes you
may need to close the latches yourself.
To remove the memory module, simply push the latches outwards until the
memory module pops up. Then remove the module.
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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2.10 - Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching IDE Drive Cable
Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. The cable is “keyed” to only allow it
to be connected in the correct manner.
Attaching IDE cable to the IDE connector is illustrated below:
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE
connector, and the other end into the drive. Each standard IDE cable has
three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE connector
that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects to the
motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.
Note: Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers. If only using one
device on a channel, it must be set as Master for the BIOS to detect it.
TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)
faces the drive’s power connector.
Attaching Serial ATA Cables
The Thunder K8SE is also equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA) channels.
Connections for these drives are also very simple.
There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
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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
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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2.11 - 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 most common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not
all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on your motherboard.
100/66 PCI-X
133/100 PCI-X
X16 PCI Express
PCI 2.3
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.
PCI Routine Table
Slot or Device
SODIMM-200
PCIX-S2 (J19)
PCIX-S1 (J20)
PCIX-P1 (J21)
(BCM 5704)
Onboard GB LAN
82551-LAN
(10/100 INTEL LAN)
PCI32/33 Slot
ATI-VGA
PCI-E Slot #1 (J13)
PCI-E Slot #2 (J12)
N/A
NOTE
IDSEL#
AD23
AD18
AD19
AD19
AD25
Bus#
PCIX-A
PCIX-B
PCIX-B
PCIX-A
PCIX-B
INTA
INTA
INTC
INTD
INTC
INTA
INTB
INTB
INTD
INTA
INTD
INTB
INTC
N/A
INTA
INTB
INTA
N/A
INTD
N/A
INTB
INTC
INTB
N/A
AD24
PCI-BUS0
INTC
N/A
N/A
N/A
AD20
AD22
N/A
PCI-BUS0
PCI-BUS0
PCIXExpress
PCIExpress
INTA
INTC
N/A
INTB
N/A
N/A
INTC
N/A
N/A
INTD
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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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2.12 - Connecting External Devices
Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces for connecting
peripherals. Some I/O ports may not be available with the board due to the
different configurations.
PS/2
Mouse/Keyboard
LAN Port
LAN Port
Serial Port
LAN Port
Integrated Video
USB x 2
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 two onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN
status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.
Left Right
10/100 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme
Speed
Left LED
Right LED
Link
Green
Off
10Mbps
Activity
Green (Blink)
Off
10Mbps
Link
Off
Yellow
100Mbps
Activity
Off
Yellow (Blink)
100Mbps
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Left Right
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme
Speed
Left LED
Right LED
Link
Green
Off
10Mbps
Activity
Green (Blink)
Off
10Mbps
Link
Off
Yellow
100Mbps
Activity
Off
Yellow (Blink)
100Mbps
Link
Green
Yellow
1000Mbps
Activity
Green (Blink)
Yellow (Blink)
1000Mbps
2.13- Installing the Power Supply
There are two power connectors on your Thunder K8SE Express.
The Thunder K8SE requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin) power supply to boot.
Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not compatible
with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).
EPS12V Main Power 24-Pin
(Chipsets & Components)
12
24
1
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
+3.3V
+12V2
+12V2
+5VSB
PWR OK
GND
+5V
GND
+5V
GND
+3.3V
+3.3V
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
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GND
+5V
+5V
+5V
RESVD
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND
-12V
+3.3V
4
8
1
5
EPS 12V 8-pin (CPU Power)
4
GND
8
+12V3
3
GND
7
+12V3
2
GND
6
+12V3
1
GND
5
+12V3
Applying power to the board
1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector.
2. Connect the EPS 12V 24-pin power connector.
3. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet
NOTE
YOU MUST unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before
plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors.
2.14 – Finishing Up
Congratulations! 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 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
3.1 - BIOS Setup Utility
With the BIOS setup utility, you can modify BIOS settings and control the
special features of your computer. The setup utility uses a number of
menus for making changes and turning the special features on or off.
NOTE
All menus are based on a typical system. The actual menus
displayed on your screen may be different and depend on the
hardware and features installed in your computer.
To start the BIOS setup utility:
a. Turn on or reboot your system
b. Press <F2> during POST (F4 on remote console) to start BIOS
setup utility
To select an item
Use the left/right (Å Æ) arrow keys to make a selection
To display a sub-menu (A pointer “” marks all sub menus)
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
<Enter>.
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3.2 - BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections:
Main
Advanced
Memory
Boot
Exit
NOTE
To configure basic system setups
To configure the advanced chipset features
To configure system memory features
To configure system boot order
To exit setup utility
Options written in bold type represent the BIOS setup default
3.3 - BIOS Legend Bar
The chart describes the legend keys and their alternates:
Key
<F1> or <Alt-H>
<ESC>
Å Æ arrow keys
↑ or ↓ arrow keys
<+> or <->
<F9>
<F10>
<Enter>
Function
General help window
Exit current menu
Select a different menu
Select different item
Change values
Load the Optimal default configuration values of
the menu
Select the previous value/setting of the field
Execute command or select submenu
3.4 - 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 [F1] key again.
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3.5 - 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
BIOS Date
BIOS Version:
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
CPU Type
CPU Speed
System Memory
Extended Memory
[XXXX KB]
[XXXX KB]
System Time
System Date
[XX:XX:XX]
[XX/XX/XXXX]
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Option
Description
System Time
HH:MM:SS
Set the system time
System Date
MM:DD:
YYYY
Set the system date
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3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as
Hammer 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
Installed O/S:
Secured Setup Configurations
Reset Configuration Data:
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
[Win98]
[No]
[No]
Hammer Configuration
Integrated Devices
PCI Configuration
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
I/O Device Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Console Redirection
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Installed O/S:
Secured Setup
Configurations
Option
Win98
Other
Win95
WinMe
Win2X/XP
Description
Select the operating system
installed on your system
which you will use most
commonly.
Choosing “Yes” will
prevents a Plug and Play
Operation System from
changing system settings.
Select “Yes” if you want to
clear the Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD)
area.
No
Yes
No
Reset Configuration Data
Yes
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Hammer Configuration
Menu Item
Set Hammer Configuration
Integrated Devices
Menu Item
Set integrated devices
PCI Configuration
Menu Item
Configure PCI devices
IDE Configuration
Menu Item
Configure IDE interface
Floppy Configuration
Menu Item
Configure floppy interface
I/O Device Configuration
Menu Item
Peripheral configuration
Hardware Monitor
Menu Item
Configure Hardware Monitor
Console Redirection
Menu Item
Additional setup menus to
configure console
3.6.1 – Hammer Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Hammer 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Hammer Configuration
Memhole mapping
[Hardware]
HT-LDT Frequency:
[800Mhz]
MTRR Mapping Method:
Bank Interleave:
Node Memory Interleave:
[Continuous]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
ECC:
ECC Scrub Redirection
4-bit ECC:
DCACHE ECC Scrub CTL:
L2 ECC Scrub CTL:
Dram ECC Scrub CTL:
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[1.31 ms]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
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Feature
Option
Description
Hardware
Memhole mapping
Software
Remapping scheme for
PCI memory hole.
Disabled
HT-LDT Frequency
MTRR Mapping Method
800Mhz
200Mhz
400Mhz
600Mhz
1000Mhz
Discrete
Continuous
Set frequency of HT-LDT
link between CPU1and
CPU2, or CPU1 and
CK804.
Configure MTRR mode.
Node Memory Interleave
Enabled
ECC
Disabled
Enabled
ECC Scrub Redirection
Disabled
Foreground
scrubbing
Enabled
4-bit ECC
Disabled
DCACHE ECC Scrub CTL
L2 ECC Scrub CTL
Disabled
40ns
80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns
1.28us
2.56us
Disabled
40ns
80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns
1.28us
2.56us
ECC check/correct mode.
This is a global enable
function for all blocks within
CPU core and North
Bridge.
Enable ECC Scrubber to
correct errors detected
during normal CPU
requests.
Enable 4-bit ECC mode on
Nodes with ECC capable
dimms (Historically called
Chip-kill feature).
Set the rate of background
scrubbing for DCACHE
lines.
Set the rate of background
scrubbing for L2 cache
lines.
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1.31ms
2.62ms
5.24ms
10.49ms
20.97ms
42.0ms
84.0ms
Disabled
Dram ECC Scrub CTL
Set the rate of background
scrubbing for Dram.
3.6.2 - Integrated Devices Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Integrated Devices 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Integrated Devices
USB Control
USB BIOS Legacy Support:
SATA0 Controller
SATA1 Controller
Onboard Intel LAN Boot ROM
Onboard BCM LAN Boot ROM
[USB1.1+USB2]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Interrupt Mode:
[APIC]
Item Specific Help
NV RAID Configuration
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
USB Control
USB BIOS Legacy Support
SATA0 Controller
Option
USB1.1+USB2
USB1.1
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Description
Set USB controllers.
Set support for USB
Keyboard/Mouse.
Set First Serial ATA
device.
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Enabled
Disabled
SATA1 Controller
8529/PIC
Set Second Serial ATA
device.
Enable/disable onboard
Intel 82551 Lan Boot
ROM.
Enable/disable onboard
BCM 5704 LAN Boot
ROM.
Select Interrupt Mode
between 8259/PIC mode
or APIC mode.
Menu Item
Set Nvidia RAID control.
Disabled
Onboard Intel LAN
BootROM
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard BCM LAN
BootROM
Enabled
APIC
Interrupt Mode
NV RAID Configuration
NV RAID Configuration
You can use this screen to select options for the NV RAID 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
NV RAID Configuration
NV RAID Configuration:
Internal SATA Primary
Internal SATA Secondary
External SATA Primary
External SATA Secondary
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
NV RAID Configuration
Option
Enabled
Disbled
Description
Set Nvidia RAID control.
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Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Internal SATA
Primary/Secondary
External SATA
Primary/Secondary
Enable the drive as RAID.
Enable the drive as RAID.
3.6.3 - PCI Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the PCI 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
PCI Configuration
Item Specific Help
PCI Device, Slot # 1
PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion
PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Option
PCI Device, Slot #1
Menu Item
PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region
Exclusion
Menu Item
PCI/PNP ISA IRQ
Resource Exclusion
Menu Item
Description
Select PCI slot
configuration.
Reserve specific upper
memory blocks for use by
legacy ISA devices.
Reserve the specific IRQs
for use by legacy ISA
devices.
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PCI Device, Slot # 1 & 2
You can use this screen to select options for the PCI Device, Slot # 1 & 2
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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Option ROM Scan:
Enable Master:
Latency Timer
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Defautl]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Previous Values
Feature
Option ROM Scan
Enable Master
Latency Timer
Option
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Default
0020h
Description
Initialize device expansion
ROM.
Enable selected device as
a PCI bus master.
Minimum guaranteed time
slice allotted for bus master
in units of PCI bus clocks.
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PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion
You can use this screen to select options for the PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region
Exclusion 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
C800-CBFF:
CC00-CFFF:
D000-D3FF:
D400-D7FF:
D800-DBFF:
DC00-DFFF:
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Previous Values
Feature
C800-CBFF, CC00-CFFF
D000-D3FF, D400-D7FF
D800-D8FF, DC00-DFFF
Option
Description
Available
Reserves the specified
block of upper memory for
use by legacy ISA devices.
Reserved
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PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion
You can use this screen to select options for the PCI/PNP IRQ Resource
Exclusion 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5:
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ15
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
Item Specific Help
Indicates a DMA, interrupt, I/O, or
memory resource conflict with
another device.
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Previous Values
Feature
Option
Available
IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/15
Reserved
Description
Reserves the specified IRQ
for use by legacy ISA
devices.
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3.6.4 - 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
IDE Configuration
Large Disk Access Mode:
Local Bus IDE adapter:
[DOS]
[Both]
Item Specific Help
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Option
DOS
Other
Both
Disabled
Primary
Secondary
Description
Select the IDE access
mode.
Primary Master/Slave
Menu Item
Configure the IDE channel.
Secondary Master/Slave
Menu Item
Configure the IDE channel.
Large Disk Access Mode
Local Bus IDE adapter
Enable the integrated local
bus IDE adapter.
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Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master/Slave
The following screen shows the information of IDE device.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Primary Master/Slave (Secondary Master/Slave)
[Auto]
Type:
Item Specific Help
LBA Format
Total Sectors:
Maximum Capacity:
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
32 Bit I/O:
Transfer Mode:
Ultra DMA Mode:
[16 Sectors]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[FPIO 4 / DMA 2]
[Mode 5]
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Option
Enabled
LBA Mode Control
Disabled
32 Bit I/O
Disabled
Enabled
Description
Enabling LBA causes
Logical Block Addressing
to be used in place of
Cylinders, Heads_Sectors.
This setting enables or
disables 32 bit IDE data
transfers.
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3.6.5 - Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Floppy Configuration
Legacy Diskette A:
Legacy Diskette B:
[1.44/1.25 MB 31/2”]
[Disabled]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Legacy Diskette A:
Legacy Diskette B:
Option
1.44/1.25 MB
3 1/2
360kb 5 1/4”
1.2MB 5 1/4”
720kb 3 1/2”
2.88MB
3 1/2”
Disabled
1.44/1.25 MB
3 1/2
Description
Select the floppy type.
Select floppy type
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3.6.6 - I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the I/O Device 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration
Serial port A:
Serial port B:
Mode:
Parallel port:
Mode:
Floppy disk controller:
Base I/O address:
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Normal]
[Auto]
[ECP]
[Enabled]
[Primary]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Serial port A/B
Mode
Parallel port
Mode
Floppy disk controller
Base I/O address
Option
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
Normal
IR
IRQ4
Auto
Enabled
Disabled
ECP
EPP
Output only
Bi-directional
Enabled
Disabled
Primary
Secondary
Description
Configure serial port A/B
using options.
Set the mode for Serial
port B using options.
Configure parallel port
using options.
Set the mode for parallel
port using options.
Configure Floppy disk
controller using options.
Set the base I/O address
for parallel port.
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3.6.7 – Hardware Monitor Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Hardware Monitor 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Hardware Monitor
CPU 1 Temperature
CPU 1 local Temperature
CPU 2 local Temperature
System Temperature 1
System Temperature 2
Item Specific Help
Fan Control and Monitor
System Voltage Monitor
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Option
Fan Control and Monitor
Menu
System Voltage Monitor
Menu
Description
Monitor and control the
system fan.
View the system voltage
value
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Fan Control and Monitor
You can use this screen to select options for the Hardware Monitor 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Fan Control and Monitor
Auto FAN Power Control
[Disabled]
Item Specific Help
CPU 1 Fan Speed
CPU 2 Fan Speed
System Fan1 Speed
System Fan2 Speed
System Fan3 Speed
System Fan4 Speed
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Auto FAN Power Control
Option
Disabled
Enabled
Description
Configure FAN power duty
cycle control.
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System Voltage Monitor
All items on this menu are shown only which cannot be modified.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Fan Control and Monitor
CPU 1 Vcore (V)
+3.3V
VBat (V)
H1 DDR VTT 1.3V
H1 DDR 2.5V
VDD HT0 RUN
VDD 3.3V
5V
12V
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
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3.6.8 – Console Redirection Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Console Redirection
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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Console Redirection
Com Port Address
[Disabled]
Baud Rate
Console Type
Flow Control
Console connection
Continue C.R. after POST
[19.2K]
[PC ANSL]
[CTS/RTS]
[Direct]
[off]
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Com Port Address
Baud Rate
Console Type
Option
Disabled
Onboard
COMA
Onboard
COMB
19.2K
300
1200
2400
9600
38.4K
57.6K
PC ANSL
VT100
VT100 8bit
VT100+
Description
Select the Com Port
address.
Enable the specified baud
rate.
Enable the specified
console type.
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PC-ANSI 7bit
VT-UTF8
CTS/RTS
XON/XOFF
None
Flow Control
Direct
Console connection
Via modem
Off
Continue C.R. after POST
On
Enable flow control.
Indicate whether the
console is connected
directly to the system or a
modem is used to connect.
Enable Console
Redirection after OS has
loaded.
3.7 - BIOS Memory Menu
This menu has options for memory speed & latency. 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
Cache Ram
System Memory:
Extended Memory:
[XXXX KB]
[XXXX KB]
Memory Cache:
Cache System BIOS area:
Cache Video BIOS area:
Cache Base 0-512k:
Cache Base 512k-640k:
Cache Extended Memory Area:
[Enabled]
[Write Back]
[Write Back]
[Write Back]
[Write Back]
[Write Back]
[Write Back]
Cache A000 – AFFF:
Cache B000 – BFFF
Cache C800 – CBFF:
Cache CC00 – CFFF:
Cache D000 – D3FF:
Cache D400 – D7FF:
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Power
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
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Exit
Feature
Memory Cache
Cache System BIOS area
Cache Video BIOS area
Cache Base 0-512k
Cache Base 512k-640k
Cache Extended Memory
Area
Option
Enabled
Disabled
Write Back
Write
Through
Write Protect
uncached
Write Back
Write
Through
Write Protect
uncached
Write Back
Write
Through
Write Protect
uncached
Write Back
Write
Through
Write Protect
uncached
Write Back
Write
Through
Write Protect
uncached
Disabled
Description
Set the state of memory
cache.
Control caching of system
BIOS area.
Control caching of video
BIOS area.
Control caching of 512k
base memory.
Control caching of 512k
640k base memory.
Control caching of system
memory above one
megabyte.
USHC
Cache A000-AFFF
Cache D400-D7FF
Write
Through
Control caching of the
memory blocks.
Write Protect
Write Back
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3.8 - Security Menu
This menu has options for the Security options. 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
Supervisor Password Is:
User Password Is:
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
[Enter]
[Enter]
Password on boot:
Fixed disk boot sector:
Diskette access:
[Disabled]
[Normal]
[Supervisor]
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Password on boot
Fixed disk boot sector
Diskette access
Option
Disabled
Enabled
Normal
Write Protect
User
Supervisor
Description
Enable password entry on
boot.
Write protects boot sector
on hard disk to protect
against viruses.
Control access to diskette
drives.
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3.9 - BIOS Boot Menu
This menu has 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
QuickBoot Mode:
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen
Summary screen
Extended Memory Testing
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Just zero it]
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
Boot Device Priority
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
QuickBoot Mode
Boot-time Diagnostic
Screen
Summary screen
Extended Memory Testing
Boot Device Priority
Option
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Just zero it
None
Menu Item
Description
Allow the system to skip
certain tests while booting.
Display the diagnostic
screen during boot.
Display system
configuration on boot.
Determine which type of
tests will be performed on
extended memory (above
1M).
Select the search order for
the types of boot devices.
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3.9.1 - Boot Device Priority
You can use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority
settings. Follow the “Item Specific Help” on the right side to select, move or
enable the item.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Boot Device Priority
+Removable Devices
+Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
The boot menu will list all bootable devices. Use <Enter> to expand or collapses
devices with a ‘+’ or ‘-‘. Use <+> or <-> to arrange the priorities of all bootable
devices.
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3.10 - Power Menu
This menu has options for the Power management. 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
Spread Spectrum
Chassis Intrusion Detect
Power Loss Control
[Disabled]
[No]
[Last State]
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Feature
Spread Spectrum
Chassis Intrusion Detect
Power Loss Control
Option
Disabled
Enabled
No
Yes
Stay Off
Power On
Description
Enable or disable Spread
Spectrum.
Set the detection function
of chassis intrusion.
Control power loss.
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3.11 - BIOS Exit Menu
This menu has options for the Exit 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.
Main
Advanced
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Memory
Security
Boot
Exit Saving Charges
Exit Discarding Changes
[Enter]
[Enter]
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
[Enter]
[Enter]
[Enter]
Power
Exit
Item Specific Help
F1: Help ↑↓: Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults
Esc: Exit ← →: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-Menu
F10: Save and Exit
Exit Saving Changes
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.
Exit Discarding Changes
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.
Load Setup Defaults
Use this option to load default setup values.
Discard Changes
Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not
saved in CMOS.
Save Changes
Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made and saved in
CMOS.
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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.
4.1 Beep Codes
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of
audible beeps. For example, if the BIOS POST can initialize the video but an
error occurs, an error message will be displayed. If it cannot display the
message, it will report the error as a series of beeps.
The most common type of error is a memory error.
Before contacting your vendor or TYAN Technical Support, be sure that you
note as much as you can about the beep code length and order that you
experience. Also, be ready with information regarding add-in cards, drives and
O/S to speed the support process and come to a quicker solution.
4.2 Flash Utility
Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash
Utility with your motherboard, please check the TYAN web site:
http://www.tyan.com/
Note: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event
of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer 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 BIOS Post Code
Code
02h
Beeps / Description
Verify Real Mode
Code
32h
03h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
09h
Disable Non-Maskable
Interrupt (NMI)
Get CPU type
Initialize system hardware
Initialize chipset with initial
POST values
Set IN POST flag
0Ah
Initialize CPU registers
3Dh
0Bh
0Ch
42h
45h
0Eh
Enable CPU cache
Initialize caches to initial
POST values
Initialize I/O component
0Fh
Initialize the local bus IDE
48h
10h
Initialize Power
Management
Load alternate registers with
initial POST values
Restore CPU control word
during warm boot
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering
devices
Initialize keyboard controller
49h
04h
06h
08h
11h
12h
13h
14h
16h
17h
18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
22h
24h
26h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
1-2-2-3. BIOS ROM
checksum
Initialize cache before
memory autosize
8254 timer initialization
8237 DMA controller
initialization
Reset Programmable
Interrupt Controller
1-3-1-1. Test DRAM refresh
1-3-1-3. Test 8742 KBD
Controller
Set ES segment register to
4 GB
Enable A20 line
Autosize DRAM
Initialize POST Memory
Manager
Clear 512 KB base RAM
1-3-4-1. RAM failure on
address
3Ch
46h
Beeps / Description
Test CPU bus-clock
frequency
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch
Manager
Warm start shut down
Shadow system BIOS ROM
Autosize cache
Advanced configuration of
chipset registers
Load alternate registers with
CMOS values
Initialize interrupt vectors
POST device initialization
4Bh
2-1-2-3. Check ROM
copyright notice
Check video configuration
against CMOS
Initialize PCI bus and
devices
Initialize all video adapters
in system
QuietBoot start (optional)
4Ch
Shadow video BIOS ROM
4Eh
51h
Display BIOS copyright
notice
Display CPU type and
speed
Initialize EISA board
52h
54h
Test keyboard
Set key click if enabled
58h
2-2-3-1. Test for
unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display
service
Display prompt "Press F2 to
enter SETUP"
Disable CPU cache
4Ah
50h
59h
5Ah
5Bh
5Ch
60h
62h
64h
66h
Test RAM between 512 and
640 KB
Test extended memory
Test extended memory
address lines
Jump to UserPatch1
Configure advanced cache
registers
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2Eh
2Fh
30h
Code
6Ah
6Bh
6Ch
6Eh
70h
72h
76h
7Ch
7Eh
80h
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
86h.
87h
88h
89h
8Ah
8Bh
8Ch
8Fh
90h
91h
1-3-4-3. RAM failure on
data bits of low byte of
memory bus
Enable cache before
system BIOS shadow
1-4-1-1. RAM failure on
data bits of high byte of
memory bus
Beeps / Description
Display external L2 cache
size
Load custom defaults
(optional)
Display shadow-area
message
Display possible high
address for UMB recovery
Display error messages
Check for configuration
errors
Check for keyboard errors
Set up hardware interrupt
vectors
Initialize coprocessor if
present
Disable onboard Super I/O
ports and IRQs
Late POST device
initialization
Detect and install external
RS232 ports
Configure non-MCD IDE
controllers
Detect and install external
parallel ports
Initialize PC-compatible
PnP ISA devices
Re-initialize onboard I/O
ports.
Configure Motherboard
Devices
Initialize BIOS Data Area
67h
Initialize Multi Processor
APIC
68h
69h
Enable external and CPU
caches
Setup System Management
Mode (SMM) area
Code
A2h
Beeps / Description
Check key lock
A4h
Initialize Typematic rate
A8h
Erase F2 prompt
AAh
Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh
AEh
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
B0h
B2h
Check for errors
POST done - prepare to
boot operating system
One short beep before boot
B4h
B5h
B6h
Terminate QuietBoot
(optional)
Check password (optional)
B9h
Prepare Boot
BAh
Initialize DMI parameters
BBh
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh
Clear parity checkers
BDh
Display MultiBoot menu
BEh
Clear screen (optional)
BFh
Check virus and backup
reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
Enable Non-Maskable
Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS
Data Area
Test and initialize PS/2
mouse
Initialize floppy controller
C0h
Determine number of ATA
drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk
controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk
controllers
C4h
C1h
C2h
C3h
C5h
C6h
Initialize POST Error
Manager (PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display
function
Initialize system error
handler
PnPnd dual CMOS
(optional)
Initialize notebook docking
(optional)
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92h
Jump to UserPatch2
C7h
93h
Build MPTABLE for multiprocessor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
C8h
95h
96h
C9h
D2h
Extended checksum
(optional)
BIOS Boot Block
E0h
E1h
BIOS Boot Block
BIOS Boot Block
E2h
Initialize the CPU
E3h
E4h
E5h
Initialize system timer
Initialize system I/O
Check force recovery boot
E6h
E7h
Checksum BIOS ROM
Go to BIOS
E8h
Code
F1h
F2h
F3h
Set Huge Segment
Beeps / Description
Initialize Run Time Clock
Initialize video
Initialize System
Management Mode
Output one beep before
boot
Boot to Mini DOS
Clear Huge Segment
Boot to Full DOS
A0h
Code
E9h
EAh
EBh
Clear huge ES segment
register
Fixup Multi Processor table
1-2. Search for option
ROMs.
Check for SMART Drive
(optional)
Shadow option ROMs
Set up Power Management
Initialize security engine
(optional)
Enable hardware interrupts
Determine number of ATA
and SCSI drives
Set time of day
Beeps / Description
Initialize Multi Processor
Initialize OEM special code
Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh
Initialize Memory type
F4h
EDh
EEh
EFh
F0h
Initialize Memory size
Shadow Boot Block
System memory test
Initialize interrupt vectors
F5h
F6h
F7h
97h
98h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
Initialize notebook docking
late
Force check (optional)
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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
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
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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.
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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.
TM
HyperTransport : 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): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.
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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.
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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 both 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 board-embedded 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.
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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.
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.
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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).
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's website (www.tyan.com) provides easy-to-access resources such as indepth 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
Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at
[email protected]
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.
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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.)
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 #: D1637-10
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