TYAN Tiger K8W S2875 motherboard User’s manual

Tiger K8W
///
S2875
Revision 1.01
Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2001-2003. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from TYAN
Computer Corp.
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are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following.
TYAN, Tiger K8W are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.
AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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®
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direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other
malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this document.
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Table of Contents
Before you begin…
Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations
Hardware Specifications
Software Specifications
Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.00
Board Image
2.01
Block Diagram
2.02
Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors
2.03
Chassis Intrusion Connector (J7)
2.04
Front Panel Connector (J8)
2.05
Clear CMOS Jumper (J9)
2.06
USB1.1 Connector Header (J12)
2.07
USB2.0 Connector Header (J15)
2.08
SATA Connectors (J22 / J21 / J20 / J14)
2.09
Onboard Gigabit Ethernet LAN Jumper (J26)
2.10
IEEE 1394a Header (J32 / J40)
2.11
Game Port Header (J34)
2.12
Aux_in Line_in Connector (J35)
2.13
CD Audio_in Connector (J36)
2.14
Front Panel Audio Header (J38)
2.15
CPU_1 Fan Connector (P1_FAN)
2.16
CPU_2 Fan Connector (P2_FAN)
2.17
FAN 1 Chassis Fan Connector (J2)
2.18
FAN 2 Chassis Fan Connector (J3)
2.19
FAN 3 Chassis Fan Connector (J6)
2.20
FAN 4 Chassis Fan Connector (J4)
2.21
OEM Reserved Connectors and Jumpers
2.22
POST (Power-On-Self-Test) Code LED
2.23
Installing the Processor(s)
2.24
Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
2.25
Thermal Interface Material
2.26
Heatsink Installation Procedures
2.27
Finishing Installing Heatsink
2.28
Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
2.29
Installing the Memory
2.30
Attaching Drive Cables
2.31
Installing Add-In Cards
2.32
PCI Riser Cards Supported on S2875 K8W
2.33
Connecting External Devices
2.34
Installing the Power Supply
2.35
Finishing Up
Chapter 3: BIOS
3.00
BIOS Setup Utility
3.01
BIOS Menu Bar
3.02
BIOS Legend Bar
3.03
BIOS Main Menu
3.04
BIOS Advanced Menu
3.05
BIOS PCI/PnP Menu
3.06
BIOS Boot Menu
3.07
BIOS Security Menu
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3.08
BIOS Chipset Setting Menu
3.09
BIOS Power Menu
3.10
BIOS Exit Menu
Chapter 4: Diagnostics
Appendix I: Glossary
Appendix II: BIOS POST Code
Technical Support
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Before you begin…
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
1x Tiger K8W motherboard
1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable
4 x SATA cable
2 x SATA Drive Power Adapter
1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable
1 x Game Port Cable
1 x IEEE1394a Cable
1 x Tiger K8W user’s manual
1 x Tiger K8W Quick Reference guide
1 x TYAN driver CD
1 x Silicon Image SiI3114 SATA RAID driver diskette
1 x Silicon Image SiI3114 SATA Link driver diskette
1 x I/O shield
2 x CPU Retention Frame
If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement
before continuing with the installation process.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations
You are now the owner of the ideal solution for rackmount servers, large computer
clusters, or pedestal server needs. The Tyan Tiger K8W features support for Dual AMD
Opteron processor(s), two channel Gigabit Ethernet, one 10/100 Ethernet and Serial ATA
(SATA).
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.
Hardware Specifications
Processor
Dual µPGA 940-pin ZIF sockets
™
Supports up to two AMD Opteron
processors
Onboard VRM, 4-phase PWM
128-bit DDR dual-channel memory
controller integrated in CPU
Chipset
™
™
AMD-8151 HyperTransport AGP3.0
Tunnel
™
™
AMD-8111 HyperTransport I/O Hub
Winbond W83627HF Super I/O chip
Memory
128-bit DDR dual-channel memory
bus
Total four 184-pin 2.5-Volt DDR DIMM
sockets supports up to 8GB
Supports ECC/Non-ECC type memory
modules
Supports PC2700, PC2100 and
PC1600 Registered DDR
Expansion Slots
One 1.5V AGP 8X/4X slot
Five 32bit/33MHz(5V) PCI slots
Integrated SATA Controller
Silicon Image SiI3114 SATA RAID
Supports SATA 1.0 Specification
Supports 4 channel SATA port for up
to four SATA devices
Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1
Connected to legacy 32-bit 33MHz
PCI bus
Integrated PCI IDE
Dual channel master mode support up
to four IDE devices
Supports for Ultra ATA/133/100/66
IDE drives and ATAPI compliant
devices
Back Panel I/O Ports
Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard
ports
Stacked 2 USB 2.0 ports
Two 9-pin UART Serial port
One 25-pin SPP/ECP/EPP parallel
port
One RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T port
w/ activity LED
Three audio jacks (Mic. In/Linein/Line-out)
Integrated I/O Interface
One floppy connector for up to two
drives
Two USB 2.0 ports
CD-in/Aux-in connectors
2 x 5 pin header for front panel audio
connector
One IRDA connector
Power/IDE LED connectors
Six 3-pin headers for CPU/Chassis
Fans
System Management
Winbond W83627 HF w/ hardware
monitoring function
Six 3-pin Fan headers(three w/
tachometer monitoring)
Temperature and voltage monitoring
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Integrated Audio
Realtek ALC655
6-channel AC ’97 audio CODEC
Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In audio jacks
CD-in/Aux-in connector
Integrated LAN Controllers
One Giga-bit LAN controller
Intel 82541EI GbE LAN controller
Operating at 32bit/33MHz PCI bus
Power
On board VRM, 4-phase PWM
ATX 12V & EPS12V universal power
connectors
4-pin auxiliary power connector
Port 80 code display LED
BIOS
®
AMI BIOS 8.0 on 4Mbit LPC Flash
ROM
Supports APM 1.2 & ACPI 1.0
PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 Power
Management
Power Management S1, S4 and S5
support
Form Factor
6-layer PCB
ATX footprint
12.0” x 9.8”(305mm x 250mm)
Regulatory
FCC Class B (Declaration of
Conformity)
European Community CE
(Declaration of Conformity)
Software Specifications
OS (Operating System) Support
Microsoft Windows NT 4 Service Pack 6A
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
SuSE Server 8.0 for AMD-64
Red Hat 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0
Other distributions of Linux pending validation
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
Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Tiger
K8W S2875 matches the ATX specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm
that your chassis supports a standard ATX motherboard.
How to install our products right… the first time
The first thing you should do is read 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the antistatic
bag. Unplug the power from your computer power supply and then touch a
safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power supply case). For the
safest conditions, TYAN recommends wearing a static safety wrist strap.
Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board, or
flex the board in any way.
Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors, memory
modules, and leads.
Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag
that the board was shipped in.
Inspect the board for damage.
The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your chassis,
as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables.
NOTE
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED
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2.00 – 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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2.01 – Block Diagram
S2875 Tiger K8W Block Diagram
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
Memory Bus
DDR 333/266/200
Registered DDR
LINK 0B
16x16 Hyper Transport@1600MT/s
OUT
AMD
OpteronTM
Processor
AMD
OpteronTM
Processor
N
LINK 0A
OUT
N
16x16 Hyper Transport@1600MT/s
AMD Chipset
AMD
AMD-8151
LINK 1
N
AGP SLOT
OUT
8x8 ncHyper Transport@400MT/s
4 X Serial ATA
RAID Ports
150MB/s
Silicon
Image
SiI3114
Intel 82541
Gigabit LAN
LAN
PCI
SLOT4
PCI
SLOT5
EIDE(ATA/100) x2
LINE IN
AMD
AMD-8111
PCI
SLOT2
PCI
SLOT3
PCI
SLOT1
CODEC
LINE OUT
MIC IN
32-Bit/33MHz
USB 1.1 x4
USB Ports: 2 to backplane
2 to header
IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a
Header
Header
LPC
ROM
VIA 6307
VIA 6212
USB 2.0 x4
USB Ports: 2 to backplane
2 to header
LPC
AK2001
Debug system
Floppy Disk Drive
Winbond
W83627F/HF
LPC Super I/O
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PS/2 Keyboard &
Mouse
Serial Port x 2
Parallel Port x 1
2.02 – Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors
1394
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
COM2
J39
Audio
1
1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
J36
AUX1
CD1
J35
J41
USB1
COM1
LPT1
P2_FAN
1
J44
KB-MS
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
FDD
1
J26
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
J24
P1_FAN
PCI5
PCI4
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
J14
J15
USB2
J8
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
AMD
AMD-8151
1
USB3
J12
J7
1
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J5
J4
This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of
publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram.
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Jumper
Function
J7
Chassis Intrusion Connector
J8
Front Panel Connector
J9
Clear CMOS Jumper
J12
USB 1.1 Connector Header
J15
USB 2.0 Connector Header
J22
SATA 1 Connector
J21
SATA 2 Connector
J20
SATA 3 Connector
J14
SATA 4 Connector
J26
Gigabit Ethernet LAN
J32, J40
IEEE 1394a Header
J34
Game Port Header
J35
Aux_in Line_in Connector
J36
CD Audio_in
J38
Front panel audio Header
P1_FAN
P2_FAN
J2
FAN1
J3
FAN2
J6
FAN3
J4
FAN4
Settings
See Section 2.03 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.04 for pinout
configuration
Close Pin-1 and Pin-2 (Default)
Normal mode
Close Pin-2 and Pin-3
Clear CMOS mode
See Section 2.06 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.07 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.08 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.08 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.08 for pinout
configuration
CPU_1 Fan Connector
CPU_2 Fan Connector
See Section 2.08 for pinout
configuration
Open: Enable
Close: Disable
See Section 2.10 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.11 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.12 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.13 for pinout
configuration
See Section 2.14 for pinout
configuration
With speed control, MAX 2.0A
With speed control, MAX 2.0A
Chassis Fan Connector
Without speed control, MAX 3.0A
Chassis Fan Connector
With speed control, MAX 2.0A
Chassis Fan Connector
Without speed control, MAX 3.0A
Chassis Fan Connector
With speed control, MAX 2.0A
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Jumper Legend
OPEN - Jumper OFF
without jumper cover
CLOSED - Jumper ON
with jumper cover
2.03 – Chassis Intrusion Connector (J7)
1394
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
J36
CD1
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
1
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
J21 J22
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
BT1
BIOS
Pin-1
Intrusion detection
Pin-2
GND
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
USB3
J12
1
J7
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN3
FAN4
J9
CMOS
For use with chassis that support
this feature
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.04 – Front Panel Connector (J8)
1 2
HD-LED
PWR-LED
RESET
POWER
SLEEP
INFRARED
J32
1394
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J26
1
J35
AUX1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
SPEAKER
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
INTRU
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
17 18
J33
1 1
FDD
Function
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
PCI4
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
PIN
Function
HDD LED+
1
2
Power
LED+
HDD LED-
3
4
Power LED-
Reset SW-
5
6
PWR+
Reset SW+
7
8
GND
+5V
9
10
IRRX
11
12
SLEEP SW
+
+5V
GND
13
14
GND
IRTX
15
16
GND
Chassis
Intru +
17
18
Speaker
J24
P1_FAN
PCI5
PIN
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
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2.05 – Clear CMOS Jumper (J9)
3
Default
1
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
3
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
J36
CD1
P2_FAN
1
1
FDD
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
J21 J22
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
J7
1
J9
CMOS
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
Clear
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
J3
J4
You can reset the CMOS settings by
using this jumper if you have forgotten
your system/setup password or need to
clear system BIOS setting.
Power off system and disconnect
both power connectors from
the motherboard
Use jumper cap to close Pin_2
and Pin_3 for several seconds to
Clear CMOS
Put jumper cap back to Pin_1 and
Pin_2 (default setting)
Reconnect power & power on system
2.06 – USB1.1 Connector Header (J12)
1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
P2_FAN
1
SATA1
SATA2
PCI2
J24
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
J6
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
3
1
4
2
+5V
1
FAN3
FAN4
J7
5
6
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
1
USB3
J12
7
8
Data 2 -
SATA4
SATA3
J15
USB2
J8
9
10
Data 2+
AGP1
J20
GND
BT1
BIOS
J14
2
GND
PCI3
GND
CPU2
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
10
GND
FDD
J23
J21 J22
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
9
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
+5V
1
J35
AUX1
J26
Data 1 -
1
J38
Data 1+
J32
1394
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
VIA 6307
1394
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
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2.07 – USB 2.0 Connector Header (J15)
1
J26
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
J36
CD1
P2_FAN
1
FDD
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
1
J7
1
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN3
FAN4
J9
CMOS
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
7
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
J3
J4
+5V
AMD
AMD-8111
1
USB3
J12
9
10
Data 2+
SATA4
SATA3
J15
USB2
J8
CPU1
GND
AGP1
J20
GND
BT1
BIOS
J14
2
GND
PCI2
PCI3
GND
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
10
CPU2
J23
J21 J22
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
9
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
+5V
1
J35
AUX1
COM1
LPT1
Data 1 -
1
COM2
J39
Audio
Data 2 -
J32
J38
Data 1+
1394
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
VIA 6307
1394
2.08 – SATA Connectors (J22 / J21 / J20 / J14)
1
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J26
1
J35
AUX1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
7
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
Signal Description
Pin#
VCC
1
GND
2
XTPBM
3
XTPBP
4
XTPAM
5
XTPAP
6
GND
7
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2.09 – Onboard Gigabit Ethernet LAN Jumper (J26)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
J36
CD1
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
P2_FAN
1
J33
1 1
FDD
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
OPEN (Default)
To enable onboard Gigabit Ethernet
(Both ports)
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J7
1
J9
CMOS
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
CLOSED
To disable onboard Gigabit Ethernet
(Both ports)
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.10 – IEEE 1394a Header (J32 / J40)
9
10
1
J32 2
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J26
1
J35
AUX1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Signal
Description
GND
XYPAP
XTPBP
GND
Pin
Pin
10
8
6
4
2
9
7
5
3
1
BT1
BIOS
Signal
Description
GND
XTPAM
XTPBM
VCC
2
1
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
1
USB3
J12
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
10
J40 9
J3
Signal
Description
VCC
XTPBM
XTPAM
GND
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Pin
Pin
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10
Signal
Description
GND
XTPBP
XYPAP
GND
2.11 – Game Port Header (J34)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
1
FDD
SATA1
SATA2
PCI2
PCI3
J24
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Signal
Description
CPU2
P1_FAN
PCI4
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
16
J33
J23
PCI5
15
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
P2_FAN
1 1
J21 J22
2
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
J36
CD1
1
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
Signal
Description
Pin
Pin
G5V
1
2
G5V
RGSA1
3
4
RGSB1
RGPX1
5
6
RGPX2
GND
7
8
RMSO
GND
9
10
RGPY2
RGPY1
11
12
RGSB2
RGSA2
13
14
RMSI
G5V
15
16
2.12 – Aux_in Line_in Connector (J35)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J26
1
J35
AUX1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
4
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
1
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
PCI2
VIA 6212
BT1
BIOS
Signal Description
Pin#
S2875
PCI1
Right Line_In
4
GND
3
GND
2
Left Line_In
1
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
1
USB3
J12
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
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2.13 – CD Audio_in Connector (J36)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
1
COM1
J36
CD1
4
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
1
J35
AUX1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
P2_FAN
1
J33
1 1
FDD
1
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
FAN3
FAN4
J7
J9
CMOS
1
4
CD_Reference
3
AMD
AMD-8151
CD_Reference
2
CD_In _Left
1
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
CD_In_Right
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
USB3
J12
Pin
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Signal Description
CPU2
J23
J21 J22
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.14 – Front Panel Audio Header (J38)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
J36
CD1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
P2_FAN
1
J33
1 1
FDD
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
2
1
BT1
BIOS
10
9
OPEN
Front panel audio output(via an
optional cable, not included in the box)
CPU2
J23
J21 J22
2
1
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
1
J35
AUX1
10
9
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
FAN3
FAN4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
USB3
J12
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
BZ1
SEC-IDE
J6
CLOSED
Real panel audio output
AMD
AMD-8151
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.15 – CPU_1 Fan Connector (P1_FAN)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
J26
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
J41
USB1
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
J44
KB-MS
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
Speed
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 2.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
GND
+12V
AGP1
with PWM fan control and fan speed
reading
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
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2.16– CPU_2 Fan Connector (P2_FAN)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
J41
USB1
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
J36
CD1
P2_FAN
1
GND
+12V
J44
KB-MS
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
Speed
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 2.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
with PWM fan control and fan speed
reading
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
1
FAN3
FAN4
AMD
AMD-8111
1
USB3
J12
CPU1
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2. 17 – FAN 1 Chassis Fan Connector (J2)
J32
1394
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
COM1
J36
CD1
+12V
GND
Speed
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
1
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 2.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
SEC-IDE
J6
with PWM fan control and fan speed
reading
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.18 – FAN 2 Chassis Fan Connector (J3)
1394
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
J26
1
J35
AUX1
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
+12V
GND
Speed
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI5
PCI4
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 2.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
with PWM fan control and fan speed
reading
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
FAN3
FAN4
J6
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
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2.19 – FAN3 Chassis Fan Connector (J6)
J32
1394
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
COM1
J36
CD1
J41
USB1
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
1
J35
AUX1
COM2
J39
Audio
J26
P2_FAN
1
+12V
GND
Speed
J44
KB-MS
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
CPU2
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J24
P1_FAN
J21 J22
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
PCI3
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 2.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
with PWM fan control and fan speed
reading
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1
J7
1
J9
CMOS
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
1
SEC-IDE
J6
FAN3
FAN4
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
FAN2
J3
PRI-IDE
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
J4
2.20 – FAN 4 Chassis Fan Connector (J4)
J32
ALC655
J34
Game
Port
Winbond
W83627HF
J40
1394
VIA 6307
1394
1
J38
1
1
J35
AUX1
J26
J36
CD1
COM2
J39
Audio
COM1
+12V
GND
Speed
J41
J44
USB1 KB-MS
LPT1
USB (Bottom)
LAN (Top)Optional
P2_FAN
1
KB(Bottom)
Mouse(Top)
J33
1 1
FDD
J23
SATA1
SATA2
J21 J22
CPU2
J24
P1_FAN
PCI4
PCI5
PCI3
PCI2
S2875
PCI1
VIA 6212
Max 3.0A fans supported
BT1
BIOS
AGP1
J20
SATA4
SATA3
J14
J15
USB2
J8
1
USB3
J12
1 J6
FAN3
FAN4
J7
1
J9
CMOS
1
SEC-IDE
PRI-IDE
J4
without PWM fan control
without fan speed reading
CPU1
AMD
AMD-8111
1
AMD
AMD-8151
BZ1
FAN2
J3
FAN1
J2
J1
J3
2.21 – OEM Reserved Connectors and Jumpers
These connectors and jumpers which are not listed are reserved for OEM use
only.
2.22 – POST (Power-On-Self-Test) Code LED
Refer to Appendix II for BIOS POST Code list
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2.23 – Installing the Processor(s)
Your brand new Tiger K8W supports the latest 64-bit processor technologies 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.
o
Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 90 or as far back as possible to the
socket.
Align the processor with the socket. There are keyed pins underneath the processor to
ensure that the processor’s installed correctly.
Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until the processor sits
flush with the socket.
Place the socket lever back down until it locks into place.
Your processor is installed.
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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2.24 - 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 health of 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:
Mounting screws
Heatsink retention frame
CPU socket
Motherboard PCB
Adhesive insulator material
Backplate assembly
NOTE: Please see next section
for specific instructions on how
to install mounting bracket.
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2.25 -- 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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2.26 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 hole
with CPU back-plate standoffs.
Tighten screws to secure plastic retention
bracket. Repeat for on other side.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
2. After tightening screws secure metal clip
to plastic retention bracket center tab.
Repeat for on 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 other side.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
2.27 -- Finishing Installing the Heatsink
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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2.28 –Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary
motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold in
color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. If you are
unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align the
screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs
missing, you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be
securely installed.
Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are
usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten the
motherboard more securely in place.
Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look like and
how they should be installed.
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2.29 – 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 Tiger K8W:
• Always install memory beginning with DIMM1
TM
• AMD Opteron
processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
(interleaved) memory configurations
• At least ONE Registered DDR SDRAM module must be installed for the
system to turn on and POST (power on self test)
• 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
DDR SDRAM memory modules are supported
• All installed memory will be automatically detected
• The Tiger K8W supports up to 8GB.*
* Not validated at the time of print; subject to change.
This chart outlines the rules for populating memory
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
DIMM Slot
128Bit support
64-Bit Support
DIMM1
X
X
X
X
DIMM2
X
X
X
X
DIMM3
X
X
X
X
DIMM4
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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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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2.30 – Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only allow them
to be connected in the correct manner. TYAN motherboards have two on-board IDE
channels, each supporting two drives. The black connector designates the Primary
channel, while the white connector designates the Secondary channel.
Attaching IDE cables to the IDE connectors is illustrated below:
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE connector,
and the other end(s) into the drive(s). 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.
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The Tiger K8W 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.
Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are in need
of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.
The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive
1. SATA drive cable connection
2. SATA drive power connection
3. SATA cable motherboard
connector
4. SATA drive power adapter
Floppy Drives
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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2.31 – 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.
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly. Do not
force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in place. It is better to try
another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and
the add-in card.
NOTE
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the
motherboard before performing system hardware changes. Otherwise
you may damage the board and/or expansion device.
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2.32 – PCI Riser Cards Supported on S2875 K8W
Model Number
M2037
M2043
What speeds can
support
ALL
SPEEDS
66MHz
33MHz
Form Factor
What kind of Gold
Finger
How many slots
What kinds of slots
1U
2U
3.3V and
5V
3
3.3V
635872006906
UPC Code
3.3V and 5V
1
5V
635872007255
M2043X
100MHz
66MHz
33MHz
2U
3.3V and 5V
2
3.3V
635872007095
M2044
133MHz
100MHz
66MHz
2U
3.3V and
5V
3
3.3V
635872008368
Before Continuing onto section Connecting External Devices, make sure everything is
properly connected. Jumpers and case wiring are the most common causes of
troubleshooting frustrations, both for the end-user and for any company doing technical
support.
2.33 – Connecting External Devices
The following diagrams will detail the rear port stack for this S2875 motherboard:
Parallel Port
10/100/1000 Mbit
Ethernet Port
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Line-Out/Front Speakers
USB 1.1 Serial Port
Ports
Left Right
MIC-In/Center & Subwoofer Speakers
Line-In/Rear Speakers
Speed
10Mbps
100Mbps
1000Mbps
Serial Port
USB 2.0
Ports
LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme
Link LED (left side)
Activity LED (right side)
Off
Orange
Green
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Blink
Blink
Blink
2.34 – Installing the Power Supply
There are three power connectors on your Tiger K8W S2875. By default, the Tiger K8W
S2875 requires that you have an EPS12V power supply that has a 24-pin and an 8-pin
power connector. However, the Tiger K8W S2875 is also ATX12V compatible. All 3 power
connectors need to be used if you plan on using the ATX12V power.
Power Supply
EPS12V
ATX12V
Main
power connector
Required
Required
12V
power connector
Required
Required
4-pin AUX
power connector
Not required
Required
Disconnect power supply from electrical outlet
1. Connect 12V power connector
2. Connect 4-pin AUX power connector (required for ATX12V power)
3. Connect Main power connector
4. Connect power cable to power supply to power outlet
NOTE
YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables to
motherboard connectors.
2.35 – Finishing Up
Congratulations on making it this far! You’re finished setting up the hardware aspect
of your computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all cables and wires
are connected properly, especially IDE cables and most importantly, jumpers. You
may have difficulty powering on your system if the motherboard jumpers are not set
correctly.
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find help by
asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for assistance, please find
setup information and documentation online at our website or by calling your
vendor’s support line.
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Chapter 3: BIOS
3.00 – 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 <Del> during POST (F4 on remote console) to start BIOS setup
utility
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Power
Exit
System Overview
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 7/17/2003
ID
: 0AAAA000
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Processor
Type
: AMD Opteron(tm) Model xxx
Speed
: xxxx MHz
Count
: x
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
System Memory
Size
: xxxx MB
System Time
System Date
[12:59:59]
[07/17/2003]
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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3.01 – BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections:
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Power
Exit
NOTE
To configure basic system setups
To configure the advanced chipset features
To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings
To configure system boot order
To configure user and supervisor passwords
To configure chipset management features
To configure power management features
To exit setup utility
Options written in bold type represent the BIOS setup default
3.02 – 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
<Tab> or <Shift-Tab>
<Home> or <End>
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
<F5> or <->
<F6> or <+> or <Space>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
<Enter>
Function
General help window
Exit current menu
Select a different menu
Move cursor up/down
Cycle cursor up/down
Move cursor to top/bottom of the window
Move cursor to next/previous page
Select the previous value/setting of the field
Select the next value/setting of the field
Load Fail Safe default configuration values of the menu
Load the Optimal default configuration values of the
menu
Save and exit
Execute command or select submenu
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3.03 – 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
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
System Overview
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Processor
Type
: AMD Opteron(tm) Model xxxx
Speed
: xxxx MHz
Count
: x
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
System Memory
Size
: xxxx MB
Feature
Main
System Time
System Date
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 7/17/2003
ID
: 0AAAA000
System Time
System Date
Power
[12:59:59]
[07/17/2003]
Option
HH : MM : SS
MM : DD : YYYY
Description
Set the system time
Set the system date
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3.04 – BIOS Advanced Menu
You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super I/O
Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS
Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options
are described in this section. The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub
menus are described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Advanced Settings
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
Super I/O Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
ACPI Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Hyper Transport Configuration
Device & PCI Slots Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
USB Configuration
Feature
Advanced Settings
Chipset
Power
Exit
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
Option
IDE Configuration
Menu Item
Floppy Configuration
Menu Item
Super I/O Configuration
Menu Item
Hardware Health
Configuration
Menu Item
ACPI Configuration
Menu Item
Event Log Configuration
Hyper Transport Configuration
Menu Item
Menu Item
Device & PCI Slots
Configuration
Menu Item
Remote Access Configuration
Menu Item
USB Configuration
Menu Item
Description
Configures devices connected
to AMD8111 IDE controller
Configures devices connected
to the floppy controller
Configures devices connected
to the Super I/O Configuration
Configures & views Hardware
Monitor
Section for Advanced ACPI
Configuration
Views & controls Event Log
Configure HT links
Allows control of integrated
devices & cards plugged into
PCI slots
Configures Console Redirect
Configures USB controller &
legacy device support
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3.04.1 – 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.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
IDE Configuration
Onboard PCI IDE Controller
[Both]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
[xxxx]
[xxxx]
[xxxx]
[xxxx]
Hard Disk Write Protect
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
[Disable]
[xx]
Feature
IDE Configuration
Onboard PCI IDE Controller
Primary/Secondary Master
Primary/Secondary Slave
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Option
Description
Both
Primary
Secondary
Disabled
This setting determines whether
the AMD 8111 primary and
secondary IDE channels are
activated.
Auto
Auto - To determine the IDE
drive type by system BIOS
User - To set IDE drive type by
user
ATAPI Removable – Read/write
media (e.g. IDE ZIP)
CD-ROM - Readable CD-ROM
drive
User
ATAPI Removable
CD-ROM
None
Hard Disk Write Protect
Power
Disabled
Enabled
35 ~ 0
This option protects the first
sector of the IDE HDD from
being written.
Configure the time (in Seconds)
before the BIOS times out on
detecting an IDE Device.
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3.04.2 – Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to specify options for the Floppy Configuration Settings. Use
the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following
pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Floppy Configuration
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Floppy A
Floppy B
[1.44 MB]
[Disabled]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Floppy Configuration
Floppy A
Floppy B
Option
Description
Disabled
360 KB 51/4”
1.2 MB 51/4”
720 KB 31/2”
1.44 MB 31/2”
2.88 MB 31/2”
Disabled
360 KB 51/4”
1.2 MB 51/4”
720 KB 31/2”
1.44 MB 31/2”
2.88 MB 31/2”
This setting selects the type of
the floppy disk drive installed in
system.
This setting selects the type of
the floppy disk drive installed in
system.
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3.04.3 – Super I/O Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and
down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change
the value of the selected option
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Configure Win627 Super IO Chipset
Onboard Floppy Controller
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
Serial Port2 Mode
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
Onboard GAME/MIDI Port
Chipset
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
[Enabled]
configure system time.
[3F8/IRQ4]
← → Select Screen
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
↑↓ Select Item
[378]
+/- Change Option
[Normal]
F1 General Help
[IRQ7]
F10 Save and Exit
[Disabled]
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Configure Win627 Super IO Chipset
Enabled
Onboard Floppy Controller
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
3E8/IRQ4
Serial Port1 Address
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
Serial Port2 Address
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled
Normal
Serial Port2 Mode
IrDA
ASK IR
378
278
Parallel Port Address
3BC
Disabled
Description
Enables or Disables the Onboard
Floppy Controller.
Sets the serial port 1 (COM1) base
I/O address and an interrupt number
Disabled –turn off port
Sets the serial port 2 (COM2) base
I/O address and an interrupt number
Disabled –turn off port
Allows BIOS to Select Mode for
Serial Port2.
Assigns the Parallel Port base I/O
address.
Disabled –turn off port
Bi-Directional
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port Interrupt
Parallel Port DMA Channel
Normal
EPP
ECP
IRQ 7
IRQ 5
0~3
Configures Parallel port mode.
Bi-Directional= send & receive data
Normal= can send data
EPP= Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP=Extended Capability port
Assigns IRQ to parallel port.
Assigns DMA channel for port.
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Feature
Option
Configure Win627 Super IO Chipset
Disabled
Onboard GAME/MIDI Port
Enabled
Description
3.04.4 – Hardware Health Event Monitoring Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings. Use the
up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following
pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU1 Temperature
CPU2 Temperature
:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F
CPU1 Fan Speed
System FAN Speed
V1.8 RUN
+3.3Vin
+5Vin
-12Vin
CPU1-CPU2 Vhtlink
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:x.xxx V
:x.xxx V
:x.xxx V
:x.xxx V
:x.xxx V
Chassis Intrudsion Detect
[Disabled]
Feature
Option
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
CPU1 Temperature
Displays CPU & Ambient
System Temperatures.
CPU2 Temperature
CPU1 Fan Speed
System FAN Speed
V1.8 RUN
+3.3Vin
+5Vin
-12Vin
Displays speed of fans
connected to appropriate Fan
headers.
CPU1-CPU2 Vhtlink
Chassis Intrudsion Detect
Disabled
Enabled
Display CPU1 and CPU2
HTLink Voltage.
Enabled when chassis open
event is detected, BIOS will
record the event.
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3.04.5 –ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to
select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected
option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The
settings are described on this page. The screen is shown below.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
ACPI Configuration
ACPI Aware O/S
[Yes]
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a
field
Use [+] or [-] to configure
system time.
Advanced ACPI Configuration
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
ACPI Configuration
ACPI Aware O/S
Option
Description
Yes allows the system to utilize
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface) specification.
Yes
No
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3.04.5.1 – Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for the ACPI Advanced Configuration Settings. Use the
up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the
right side of the screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown
below.
Main
Advanced
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
PCI/PnP
Advanced ACPI Configuration
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
Multimedia Timer
BIOS Æ AML ACPI table
Headless mode
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
Multimedia Timer
Exit
Use [+] or [-] to configure
system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Option
Description
Yes
No
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
BIOS Æ AML ACPI table
Disabled
Headless mode
Power
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a
field
[No]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Feature
Advanced ACPI Configuration
Chipset
Set this value to allow or prevent
the system to be complaint with
the ACPI 2.0 specification.
This option allows you to define
whether or not to enable ACPI
management features.
To enable/disable HPET timer.
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 AML code
during ACPI O/S operations.
Enabled
Disabled
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3.04.6 – Event Logging details Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This logs system events
(such as CMOS clear, ECC memory errors, etc) and writes the log into NVRAM. Use the
up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following
pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Event Logging details
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
View Event Log
Mark All Events as Read
Clease Event Log
Event Log Statistics
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Event Logging details
Option
Description
View all unread events on the
Event Log.
Marks all events as read.
Erase all of events.
Displays the storage capacity &
usage of the Event Log.
View Event Log
Mark All Events as Read
Clear Event Log
Event Log Statistics
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3.04.7 – Hyper Transport Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Hyper Transport Configuration Menu. Use the
Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are
described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Hyper Transport Configuration
CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Speed
CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Width
[Auto]
[Auto]
CPU1: AGP HT Link Speed
CPU1: AGP HT Link Width
[Auto]
[Auto]
Feature
Hyper Transport Configuration
CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Speed
CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Width
CPU1: AGP HT Link Speed
CPU1: AGP HT Link Width
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Option
Description
Auto
200MHz
400MHz
600MHz
800MHz
1GHz
Auto
2 Bit
4 Bit
8 Bit
16 Bit
Auto
200MHz
400MHz
600MHz
800MHz
Auto
2 Bit
4 Bit
8 Bit
16 Bit
Specify CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper
Transport Link Clock frequency.
If CPU2 is absent, the selection
item will be hide.
Specify CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper
Transport Link Data width.
If CPU2 is absent, the selection
item will be hide.
Specify CPU1 to AGP Hyper
Transport Link Clock frequency.
Specify CPU1 to AGP Hyper
Transport Link Data width.
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3.04.8 Device & PCI Slots Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view Device & PCI Slot Configuration Menu. This menu
allows the user to enable or disable integrated devices, option ROM, and PCI cards
added. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus
(+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the
following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Onboard Device & PCI Slots Configuration
USB Host Controllers
Onboard 1394
Onboard USB 2.0 Device
Onboard Serial ATA
Onboard Serial ATA Mode
Onboard Gigabit LAN
Gigabit LAN Option Rom
AC97 Audio
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Ultra]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Feature
Option
Onboard Device & PCI Slots Configuration
Enabled
USB Host Controllers
Disabled
Onboard 1394, Serial
ATA, USB 2.0 Device &
Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard Serial ATA
Mode
Gigabit LAN Option Rom
100/10Mbit LAN Option
Rom
AC97 Audio
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description
Allows user to enable or disable
onboard 1394, Serial ATA
controller, USB 2.0 Device and
Onboard Gigabit LAN individually.
Enabled
Disabled
N/A
Ultra
Allows user to enable or disable
onboard Gigabit LAN controller
option ROM (BIOS).
Allows user to enable or disable
onboard 100/10Mbit LAN controller
option ROM (BIOS).
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
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3.04.9 – Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature
allows access to the Server remotely via serial port. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È)
keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the
selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Remote Access
[Disabled]
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Disabled
Enables remote access to
Remote Access
system through serial port.
Serial
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3.04.10 – USB Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down
arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the
value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
USB Configuration
USB Devices Enabled:
None
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Legacy USB Support
USB Keyboard Legacy Support
USB Mouse Legacy Support
USB Storage Device Support
Legacy USB Support
USB Keyboard Legacy
Support
USB Mouse Legacy Support
USB Storage Device
Support
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Module Version – X.XX.X-X.X
Feature
USB Configuration
Power
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Option
Description
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Enables support for legacy USB
devices such as keyboards,
mice, & bootable USB devices.
Disabled
Select “Enabled” if your system
contains a USB controller and
you have a USB Keyboard.
Select “Enabled” if your system
contains a USB controller and
you have a USB mouse.
Select “Enabled” if your system
contains a USB controller and
you have a USB Storage
Device.
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
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3.05 –Advanced PCI/PnP Menu
You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration Menu. This
menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources & resolves conflicts.
Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-)
keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the
following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.
Plug & Play OS
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster
[Yes]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
IRQ3
IRQ4
IRQ5
IRQ7
IRQ9
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ14
IRQ15
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
DMA Channel_0
DMA Channel_1
DMA Channel_3
DMA Channel_5
DMA Channel_6
DMA Channel_7
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
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Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a
field
Use [+] or [-] to configure
system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Option
Description
The Yes setting allows the
operating system to change the
interrupt, I/O, and DMA settings.
Set this option if the system is
running Plug and Play aware
operating systems.
Set No for operating systems that
do not meet the Plug and Play
specifications. It allows the BIOS
to configure all the devices in the
system.
Yes
Plug & Play OS
No
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
32
64
96
128
160
192
224
248
Yes
No
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.
Allows or restricts the system from
giving the VGA adapter an IRQ.
Disabled
Enabled
PCI IDE Bus Master
IRQ3 ~ IRQ15
Disabled
Enabled
Available
Reserved
DMA0 ~ 7
Available
Reserved
This is the default setting and
should not be changed unless the
VGA card manufacturer requires
Palette Snooping to be Enabled.
ENABLED: BIOS uses PCI bus
mastering for reading / writing to
IDE drives.
Allows user to reserve a specific
IRQ for a legacy device (Note:
most hardware devices & OS used
do not support manual assigned).
Allows user to reserve a specific
DMA for a legacy device.
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3.06 – BIOS Boot Settings Menu
You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and
pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Boot Settings
Power
Exit
Boot Settings Configuration
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.06.1 – Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. Use the up and
down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change
the value of the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Quiet Boot
Add On ROM Display Mode
Boot up Number-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Typematic Rate
Keyboard Error Report
Boot To OS/2
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Enabled]
[Fast]
[Disabled]
[No]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot Mode
Quiet Boot
Add On ROM Display
Mode
Boot up Number-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Typematic Rate
Keyboard Error Report
Boot To OS/2
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
Enabled
Disabled
This option allows user bypass BIOS
self test during POST.
Disabled
Enabled
Enable this option to hide BIOS Post
messages during POST.
Force BIOS
Keep Current
On
Off
Enabled
Disabled
Fast
Slow
Disabled
Enabled
No
Yes
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM
of add on cards to be displayed during
quiet boot.
Choose status of keyboard NUM LOCK
key.
Allows user to choose status of PS/2
mouse support.
Choose the speed at which keys are
repeated.
Enable / Disable Keyboards error
report.
Set this option to yes only if booting to
OS/2.
Allows user to disable the “Press F1 to
Continue” error message when error is
detected.
Allows user to disable the “Press DEL
to enter setup” message during POST.
Allows devices (such as network card)
to capture INT19 for booting.
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3.06.2 – Boot Device Priority Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down
arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the
value of the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Settings for boot priority.
These can be customized
depending on your preference.
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
Disabled
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3.06.3 – Removable Drives Sub-Menu
Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives. Use the up and down
arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the
value of the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Removable Drives
1st Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Removable Drives
1st Device
Option
Description
1st FLOPPY DRIVE
Disabled
Specifies the boot sequence
for removable drive booting.
This option will show all
removable devices.
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3.07 – BIOS Security Menu
The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the
system boots or when BIOS Setup is entered, using either the Supervisor password or
User password. The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different levels of
password security. If you select password support, you are prompted for a one to six
character password. Type the password on the keyboard. The password does not appear
on the screen when typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, you must clear
CMOS and reconfigure.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Security Settings
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Supervisor Password:
User Password:
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
.
Feature
Option
Description
Security Settings
Supervisor Password:
User Password:
Not Installed
Installed
Not Installed
Installed
Change Supervisor
Password
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
Disabled
Enabled
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.
Select this option to change
Supervisor Password.
Select this option to change User
Password.
Select this option to clear User
Password.
Protects the first sector of the
Hard Drive from being written.
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3.08 – BIOS Chipset Settings Menu
This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North Bridge
configuration contains options for Memory & CPU settings. South Bridge configuration
contains options for SM Bus & USB. Additional configuration for the AMD8131 PCI-X
Tunnel is available in the PCI-X Configuration Menu. Select a menu by highlighting it
using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the
following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Chipset Settings
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
North Bridge Configuration
South Bridge Configuration
AGP Configuration
Clock Gen. Spread Spectrum
[Disabled]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Chipset Settings
Option
Description
Clock Gen. Spread
Spectrum
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled/Disabled clock generator
spread spectrum feature
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3.08.1 – North Bridge Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives options for customizing memory & Hypertransport settings. Select a
menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are
described on the following pages.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
North Bridge Chipset Configuration
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.08.1.1 – Memory Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È)
keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the
selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
Memory Configuration
Bank Interleaving
Node Interleaving
Burst Length
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[8 Beats]
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Feature
Memory Configuration
Bank Interleaving
Node Interleaving
Option
Description
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Auto
Allows memory access to be spread
across memory banks.
Allows memory access to be spread
across memory nodes.
Burst length must be set to 8beats
for 128bit memory support.
8beats
4beats
Burst Length
3.08.1.2 –ECC Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu allows the user to configure ECC setup for system & DRAM. Use the up
and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
ECC Configuration
Master ECC Enable
DRAM ECC Enable
DRAM BG Scrub
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT
ECC Chip Kill
L2 Cache BG Scrub
Data Cache BG Scrub
Feature
ECC Configuration
Master ECC
DRAM ECC
DRAM BG Scrub
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Option
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
40ns
80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns
1.28us
Enables support on all nodes for
ECC error checking and correction.
Enables support on all banks for
ECC error checking and correction.
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Feature
DRAM BG Scrub
DRAM SCRUB
REDIRECT
ECC Chip Kill
L2 Cache BG Scrub
Data Cache BG Scrub
Option
2.56us
5.12us
10.2us
20.5us
41.0us
81.9us
163.8us
327.7us
655.4us
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
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
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
Description
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3.08.2 – South Bridge Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu allows the user to enable SM Bus 2.0 controller. Use the up and down arrow
(Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of
the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
2.0 SM Bus Controller
[Enabled]
HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode
HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode
HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Feature
Option
South Bridge Chipset Configuration
2.0 SM Bus Controller
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Data
HT Link 0 P-Comp Mode
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
HT Link 0 N-Comp Mode
Auto
Data
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
HT Link 0 RZ-Comp Mode
Auto
Data
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description
Enables/disables the SM Bus 2.0
controller in the AMD8111 I/O Hub
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is
Auto.
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is
Auto.
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is
Auto.
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3.08.3 – AGP Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu allows the user to configure HyperTransport data compensation. Changing
these options can result in major performance loss & is not recommended. Use the up
and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
AGP Chipset Configuration
Aperture Size
FW Enable
[128 MB]
[Enabled]
P Data Drive Strength
N Data Drive Strength
P Strobe Drive Strength
N Strobe Drive Strength
[Auto Comp]
[Auto Comp]
[Auto Comp]
[Auto Comp]
Feature
Option
AGP Chipset Configuration
Auto
P Data Drive Strength
Data
Mode
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
Auto
N Data Drive Strength
Data
Mode
CalComp +Data
CalComp Data
Auto
P Strobe Drive
Data
Strength Mode
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
Auto
N Strobe Drive
Data
Strength
CalComp +Data
CalComp -Data
Chipset
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select
a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Description
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is Auto.
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is Auto.
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is Auto
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or
subtract from hardware generated
value. Recommended setting is Auto.
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3.09 – BIOS Power Menu
Use this screen to select options for power management. Use the up and down arrow
(Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of
the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the
screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown below.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Chipset
APM Configuration
Power Management/APM
[Enabled]
Resume On Ring
Resume On PME#
Resume On RTC Alarm
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Power Button Mode
Restore AC Power Loss
[On/Off]
[Last State]
Feature
APM Configuration
Option
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
When set to Enabled RTC Alarm
resume, you could set the date (of
month) and timer (hh:mm:ss), any
event occurring at will awaken a
system which has been powered
down.
Disabled
Resume On RTC Alarm
Enabled
Power Button Mode
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Disabled prevents the chipset power
management and APM (Advanced
Power Management) features.
Enabled allows the chipset power
management and APM features
When set to Enabled, any event
occurring to the COM Ring will
awaken a system which has
powered down.
An input signal from PME on the PCI
card awakens the system from a soft
off state.
Power Management/APM
Resume On PME#
Exit
Description
Disabled
Resume On Ring
Power
On / Off
Standby
Suspend
Specifies how the externally
mounted power button on the front of
the chassis is used.
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Feature
APM Configuration
Option
Description
Power On
Power Off
Last State
Restore on AC/Power
Loss
Configures how the system board
responds to a power failure
3.10 – BIOS Exit Menu
You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (Ç/È) keys and
pressing Enter.
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
BIOS Setup Utility
Boot
Security
Exit Options
Chipset
Power
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a
field
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Charges
Use [+] or [-] to configure
system time.
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are stored into CMOS.
System will use the new settings to boot up.
Discard Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are not stored into CMOS.
System will use the old settings to boot up.
Discard Changes
Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not saved into
CMOS.
Load Optimal Defaults
Use this option to load default performance setup values.
Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly.
Load Failsafe Defaults
Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values.
Use this option when troubleshooting
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Chapter 4: Diagnostics
Note: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the following
things in the following order:
CPU, Memory, Video
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.
4.01 Beep Codes
Fatal errors which halt the boot process are communicated through a series of audible
beeps.
(1)
(2)
Memory module initialization failed
(a) memory modules might not be plugged in correct configuration
(b) wrong type of memory
(c) bad memory modules
Graphics initialization failed
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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Appendix I: 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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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-nPlay devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating systems that are not Plugn-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 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 nonsynchronous 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.
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.
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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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Appendix II: BIOS POST Code
Code
02h
03h
09h
Beeps / Description
Verify Real Mode
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
46h
0Fh
Initialize the local bus IDE
48h
10h
11h
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
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
49h
4Ah
04h
06h
08h
12h
13h
14h
16h
17h
18h
1Ah
1Ch
20h
22h
24h
26h
28h
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
2Fh
30h
Autosize DRAM
Initialize POST Memory
Manager
Clear 512 KB base RAM
1-3-4-1. RAM failure on
address
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
Code
32h
33h
36h
38h
3Ah
3Ch
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
50h
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
59h
5Ah
5Bh
5Ch
60h
62h
64h
66h
67h
68h
69h
Test RAM between 512 and
640 KB
Test extended memory
Test extended memory address
lines
Jump to UserPatch1
Configure advanced cache
registers
Initialize Multi Processor APIC
Enable external and CPU
caches
Setup System Management
Mode (SMM) area
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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
92h
93h
95h
96h
97h
98h
99h
9Ah
9Ch
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
A0h
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
Enable Non-Maskable
Interrupts (NMIs)
Initialize Extended BIOS Data
Area
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
Initialize floppy controller
Determine number of ATA
drives (optional)
Initialize hard-disk controllers
Initialize local-bus hard-disk
controllers
Jump to UserPatch2
Build MPTABLE for multiprocessor boards
Install CD ROM for boot
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
Code
A2h
A4h
A8h
AAh
Beeps / Description
Check key lock
Initialize Typematic rate
Erase F2 prompt
Scan for F2 key stroke
ACh
AEh
B0h
B2h
B4h
B5h
Enter SETUP
Clear Boot flag
Check for errors
POST done - prepare to boot
operating system
One short beep before boot
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h
B9h
Check password (optional)
Prepare Boot
BAh
Initialize DMI parameters
BBh
Initialize PnP Option ROMs
BCh
Clear parity checkers
BDh
BEh
BFh
Display MultiBoot menu
Clear screen (optional)
Check virus and backup
reminders
Try to boot with INT 19
C0h
C1h
C2h
C3h
C4h
C5h
C6h
Initialize POST Error Manager
(PEM)
Initialize error logging
Initialize error display function
Initialize system error handler
C7h
C8h
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)
Initialize notebook docking
(optional)
Initialize notebook docking late
Force check (optional)
C9h
D2h
Extended checksum (optional)
Unknown interrupt
E0h
E1h
E2h
Initialize the chipset
Initialize the bridge
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
Set Huge Segment
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Code
E9h
EAh
EBh
Beeps / Description
Initialize Multi Processor
Initialize OEM special code
Initialize PIC and DMA
Code
F1h
F2h
F3h
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
F0h
Initialize Memory type
Initialize Memory size
Shadow Boot Block
System memory test
Initialize interrupt vectors
F4h
F5h
F6h
F7h
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
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first. Your
system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the best idea of
what hardware and software your system contains. Furthermore, if you purchased your
system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system to them to have it serviced
instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
Help Resources:
1. See the beep codes section of this manual.
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates, and
other information: http://www.tyan.com
3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.
4. Check the TYAN user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.TYAN
Returning Merchandise for Service
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any
product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not cover
damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or
improper maintenance of products.
NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is
required before any warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by
calling the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board
shipped back to you.
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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 #: D1558-101
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