Tyan Computer Computer Hardware S2912 User Manual

Thunder n3600R  
S2912  
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Version 1.0  
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malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this  
document.  
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Check the box contents!  
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:  
1x Thunder n3600R motherboard  
1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable  
6 x SATA cable  
3 x SATA Drive Power Adapter  
1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable  
2 x SAS cable (for S2912WG2NR only)  
1 x Thunder n3600R User’s Manual  
1 x Thunder n3600R Quick Reference Guide  
1 x TYAN driver CD  
1 x I/O shield  
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  
1.1 - Congratulations  
You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions available. The  
Thunder n3600R (S2912) is a high-end server motherboard, based on the  
NVIDIA NPF3600 chipset. It also includes the Winbond W83627HF Super IO  
and Analog Devices ADT7476 Hardware Monitoring chipsets.  
This motherboard is designed to support two AMD Opteron RevF 2000 Series  
processors and up to 32GB of DDR2 400/533/667 memory. The S2912 is ideal  
for high-density performance serving and clustering, data center and IT  
infrastructure development. The S2912 is also ideal for multi-node rendering  
and processing, web and business application serving, Large-scale visual  
simulations.  
Remember to visit TYAN’s website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find  
information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS  
upgrades.  
1.2 - Hardware Specifications  
Processors  
Memory  
Dual 1207-pin ZIF sockets  
Dual-channel memory bus  
Supports up to two AMD Opteron  
Eight DDR2 sockets (four per CPU)  
Supports ECC Registered DIMMs  
Maximum of 32GB DDR2-  
400/533/667  
RevF 2000 Series processors  
Two onboard 4-phase digital VRMs  
Chipset  
NVIDIA NPF3600  
Winbond W83627HF Super IO  
Analog Devices ADT7476 Hardware  
Monitoring IC  
Integrated Network Processor  
Two GbE via Marvell PHY 88E1121  
Supports WOL and PXE  
Two RJ-45 ports with LEDs  
Integrated I/O  
One floppy connector supports up to  
Integrated SATA Controllers  
Three Integrated dual port SATA  
Controllers from NFP3600  
Supports up to 6 SATA drives  
Supports up to 3.0Gb/s  
Supports 4 independent SATA ports  
Supports RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD-  
two drives  
One IDE connector supports up to two  
ATA 133 devices  
One parallel port header and one  
serial port  
Eight USB 2.0 EHCI ports (two rear  
connectors and six headers)  
Integrated Video Controller  
ATI ES1000  
PCI Interface  
Onboard SAS Controller (for  
S2912WG2NR only)  
LSI 1064E SAS controller  
Four SAS ports  
32MB DDR memory  
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Supporting RAID 0 (Integrated  
Stripping), RAID 1E (Integrated  
Enchanced Mirroring) and RAID 1  
(Integrated Mirroring)  
BIOS  
Phoenix BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash  
ROM  
Supports ACPI (S0, S1, S3, S4, S5)  
Serial Console Redirect  
PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot  
PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 Power  
Management  
User-configurable H/W monitoring  
Auto-configuration of hard disk types  
Multiple boot options  
System Management  
CPU thermal & voltage monitor  
support  
Six 4-pin fan header (PWM and  
tachometer support)  
One 2-pin chassis intrusion header  
Watchdog timer support  
48-bit LBA support  
Expansion Slots  
Two PCI Express x 16 slots  
- one with x16 signal  
Regulatory  
FCC Class B (DoC)  
European Community CE (DoC)  
BSMI (optional)  
- one with x8 signal  
One HTX-pro connector  
- supports Pathscale InfiniPath HTX  
Adapter  
One OPMA connector for KVM  
Form Factor  
SSI / Extended ATX (12” x 13”)  
EPS 12V/SSI (24 + 8 + 4 pin) power  
connectors  
Stacked PS/2 keyboard and mouse  
connectors  
Stacked Serial (1) connector  
Stacked VGA (1) connector  
Stacked USB 2.0 (2)  
Stacked RJ-45 (2) connectors for GbE  
LAN  
Stacked RJ-45 (1) connector for  
OPMA  
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Chapter 2: Board Installation  
Precautions: The Thunder n3600R supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies  
(24pin + 8pin +4pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power  
supply installation procedures see page 32.  
DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the  
board and void your warranty.  
How to install our products right… the first time  
The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important  
information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some  
precautions you should take when installing your motherboard:  
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the  
antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer power supply and  
then touch a safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power  
supply case). For the safest conditions, TYAN recommends wearing a  
static safety wrist strap.  
(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the  
board, or flex the board in any way.  
(3) Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,  
memory modules, and leads.  
(4) Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the  
antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.  
(5) Inspect the board for damage.  
The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your  
chassis, as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables.  
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN  
DAMAGED.  
NOTE  
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2.1- Board Image  
This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at  
the time of publishing. The board you receive may or may not look  
exactly like the above picture.  
The following page includes details on the vital components of this  
motherboard.  
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2.2 - Block Diagram  
Thunder n3600R (S2912WG2NR) Block Diagram  
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Thunder n3600R (S2912G2NR) Block Diagram  
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2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors  
This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of  
publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram.  
Jumper Legend  
‹‹  
‹‹  
OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper covered  
CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper covered  
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Jumper/Connector  
CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2  
SYSFAN1/2/3/4/5/6/7  
IPMB (J14)  
Function  
CPU FAN Connector  
FAN Connector  
IPMB Connector  
COM2 Header  
COM2 (J95)  
FRNTUSB0_1 (J2)  
FRNTUSB2_3 (J3)  
FRNTUSB4_5 (J4)  
USB Pin Header  
J26 (TYFP)  
J113  
Front Panel Header  
LCD Model Pin Header  
SAS Disable Jumper (for S2912WG2NR  
only)  
JP1*  
JP2  
OPMA Card Select Jumper  
Clear CMOS Jumper  
JP3  
J15/J111  
Reserved for Barebone  
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SYSFAN7  
SYSFAN3  
SYSFAN5  
SYSFAN4  
CPU_FAN2  
SYSFAN1  
SYSFAN6  
SYSFAN2  
CPU_FAN1  
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CPU_FAN1/2 and SYSFAN1/2/3/4: 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed  
Control  
Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to  
the motherboard to keep the system stable and  
reliable.  
GND  
1
This connector supports the tachometer monitoring  
and auto fan speed control.  
+1 2V  
Tac hometer  
PWM  
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3  
Pin 4  
GND +12V Tachometer PWM  
SYSFAN5/6: 3-pin Fan Connector  
Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to  
the motherboard to keep the system stable and  
reliable.  
GN D  
+12V  
Tachometer  
This connector supports the tachometer monitoring.  
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Pin 1  
Pin 2 Pin 3  
Tachometer +12V GND  
SYSFAN7: 4-pin CPU Fan Connector  
Use these headers to connect cooling fans to the  
motherboard to keep the system stable and  
reliable.  
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4  
GND  
+12V NC  
NC  
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IPMB (J14)  
FRNTUSB4_5  
J26  
(J4)  
(TYFP)  
FRNTUSB2_3  
(J3)  
FRNTUSB0_1  
(J2)  
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IPMB (J14): IPMB Connector  
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Pin 1  
Pin 3  
IPMB  
DATA  
IPMB  
CLK  
Pin 2  
Pin 4  
GND  
NC  
J2/J3/J4: USB Front Panel Header  
Use this header to connect to front panel USB  
connector.  
J2/J4  
2
1 0  
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Signal  
VCC  
Pin  
1
Pin  
2
Signal  
VCC  
1
J3  
DATA-  
DATA+  
GND  
3
4
DATA-  
DATA+  
GND  
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1
2
5
6
7
8
10  
KEY  
9
10  
NA  
J26 (TYFP): Front Panel Header  
The motherboard provides one front panel header for electrical connection to  
the front panel switches and LED’s.  
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1
18  
2
17  
18  
15  
16  
13  
14  
11  
12  
9
7
8
5
6
3
4
1
2
10  
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COM2  
(J95)  
J113  
J15  
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COM2 (J95): COM2 Header  
Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2.  
*TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for OEM  
use only.  
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1
10  
9
Pin Signal Pin Signal  
1
3
5
7
9
DCD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
2
4
6
8
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
10 NA  
J113: LCD Model Pin Header  
Pin Signal Pin Signal  
2
6
5
1
3
5
+5V  
Key  
2
4
6
SIN  
GND-  
SOUT  
1
+5Vsb  
J15: TYAN Front Panel 2 for Barebone (reserved)  
Pin Signal  
Pin Signal  
1
3
5
7
9
VDD_3P3_DUAL  
VDD_3P3_DUAL  
VDD_3P3_DUAL  
FP_ID_LED_PW  
IDLED_IN  
2
4
6
8
P0_LED  
11  
1
P1_LED  
M_LAN_ACT_L  
GND  
12  
2
10 GND  
12 KEY  
11 NC  
FP_ID_LED_PW: Use to turn on and turn off ID LED  
IDLED_IN: Use to help identify a system for servicing  
when it is installed within a high density rack or cabinet  
that is populated with several other similar systems. The  
first press of the ID Switch will turn on the LED, and the  
second press will turn off ID LED.  
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JP2  
JP3  
JP1  
J111  
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J111: Fan Connector for Barebone (reserved)  
Pin Signal  
Pin Signal  
1
3
5
7
9
CPUFAN0_TACH  
CPUFAN1_TACH  
SYSFAN0_TACH  
SYSFAN1_TACH  
NC  
2
4
6
8
CPUFAN2_TACH  
2
14  
CPUFAN3_TACH  
CPU_FAN_TACH2  
SYSFAN5_TACH  
1
13  
10 NC  
11 GND  
13 GND  
12 KEY  
14 CPUFAN0_PWM  
JP1: SAS Disable Jumper (for S2912WG2NR only)  
1
Open: Enable SAS Controller (Default)  
1
Closed: Disable SAS Controller  
JP2: OPMA Card Supporting Select Jumper  
1
Open: Use other OPMA card  
1
Closed: Use TYAN OPMA card (Default)  
JP3: Clear CMOS Jumper  
Use this jumper when you have forgotten your  
system/setup password or need to clear the system  
1
BIOS settings.  
3
Normal  
(Default)  
How to clear the CMOS data  
-
-
-
-
Power off system and disconnect the power  
supply from the AC source  
Use jumper cap to close Pin 2 and 3 for several  
seconds to Clear CMOS  
Replace jumper cap to close Pin 1 and 2  
Reconnect the power supply to the AC source  
Power on system  
1
3
Clear  
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2.4 - 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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2.5 - Installing the Processor(s)  
Your S2912 supports the latest processor technologies from AMD. Check the  
TYAN website for latest processor support:  
Figure 1. Detailed View of the Thermal Solution AMD PIB Platforms based  
on the AMD Socket F Processor  
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Back plate Assembly  
S2912 follows AMD 1U/2S CPU keep out zoon spec, please use 1U RevF back  
plate on S2912, the distance of two mounting hole use to lock the CPU heatsink  
is 4.1 inch. The back plate is mounted on the backside of the motherboard and  
enhances local stiffness to support shock and vibration loads acting on the heat  
sink. The back plate assembly prevents excessive motherboard stress in the  
area near the processor. Without a back plate, excessive stress could cause  
serious damage to electrical connections of the processor socket and integrated  
circuit packages surrounding the processor. The back plate also serves as a  
reinforcement plate for the LGA socket.  
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components. Follow these  
instructions to install your back plate:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the release liner from the back plate.  
Align the PEM nuts on the back plate to the holes on the reverse side  
of the PCB.  
3.  
First, insert the taller upper & lower middle PEM nuts through the  
holes of the PCB. The remaining four shorter PEM nuts should  
automatically fit the 4 holes on the PCB as shown in the following  
pictures.  
4 PEM nuts  
should fit 4 holes.  
Let 2 upper &  
lower-middle PEM  
nuts pass  
through the  
holes.  
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4.  
Locate four screw holes on socket and screw the socket to the PCB  
board.  
NOTE: Do not assemble CPU before securing socket with screws.  
5.  
Inspect Socket F assembly to PCB. The Socket F must be tightly  
attached onto the PCB. There must NOT be any gap between stand  
off the PCB.  
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2.6 - Installing the Memory  
Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with  
the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-400/533/667 DIMM modules are  
required. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of  
memory recommended for your motherboard.  
The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.  
Key points to note before installing memory:  
Only DDR2 400/533 /667 Registered ECC memory modules are  
supported.  
All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or  
settings need changing.  
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Memory Installation Procedure  
Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S2912.  
1.  
Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration.  
2.  
Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed  
to fit only one way in the socket.  
Key slot  
3.  
Seat the module firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until it sits  
flush with the socket. The locking levers pop up into place.  
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Key points to note before installing memory into Thunder n3600R:  
For optimal dual-channel DDR2 operation, always install memory in pairs  
beginning with outer most dimm slots CPU1 DIMMA2 and CPU1_ DIMMB2.  
Memory modules of the same type and density are required for dual-channel  
DDR2 operation. Mismatched memory may cause system instability.  
Refer to the following table for supported DDR2 populations.  
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot)  
Single CPU Installed  
(CPU1 only)  
Dual CPU installed  
(CPU1 and CPU2)  
Population Option  
CPU1_DIMMA1  
CPU1_DIMMB1  
CPU1_DIMMA2  
CPU1_DIMMB2  
CPU2_DIMMA1  
CPU2_DIMMB1  
CPU2_DIMMA2  
CPU2_DIMMB2  
1
2
x
x
x
x
3
4
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables  
Attaching IDE Drive Cable  
Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. The cable is “keyed” to only allow it  
to be connected in the correct manner.  
Attaching IDE cable to the IDE connector is illustrated below:  
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE  
connector, and the other end into the drive. Each standard IDE cable has  
three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE connector  
that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects to the  
motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.  
Note: Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers. If only using one  
device on a channel, it must be set as Master for the BIOS to detect it.  
TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)  
faces the drive’s power connector.  
Attaching Serial ATA Cables  
The Thunder n3600R is also equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels.  
Connections for these drives are also very simple.  
There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.  
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The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive  
1.SATA drive cable  
connection  
2. SATA drive power  
connection  
3. SATA cable motherboard  
connector  
4. SATA drive power adapter  
Attaching Floppy Drive Cables  
Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives.  
See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current  
floppy drives on the market require that the cable be installed with the  
colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most cases, there  
will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the  
cable.  
Attach first floppy drive  
(drive A:) to the end of  
the cable with the twist  
in it. Drive B: is usually  
connected to the next  
possible connector on  
the cable (the second or  
third connector after you  
install Drive A:).  
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2.8 - 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.  
PCI Express X16 Slot  
with x16 signal  
PCI Express X16 Slot  
with x8 signal  
HTX-pro Connector  
Supports Pathscale InfiniPath HTX Adapter  
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.  
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from  
the motherboard before performing system hardware  
changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or  
NOTE  
expansion device.  
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2.9 - Connecting External Devices  
Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces for connecting  
peripherals. Some I/O ports may not be available with the board due to the  
different configurations.  
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard  
LAN2  
LAN1  
Serial Port  
VGA Port  
RJ-45 for OPMA  
USB x 2  
Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software  
may be required to complete the installation.  
LAN LED Color Definition  
The onboard Ethernet port has green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status.  
The chart below illustrates the different LED states.  
Description  
No Link  
Left LED  
OFF  
Right LED  
OFF  
Rig h t  
Le f t  
Link 10Mbps  
GREEN  
OFF  
Activity 10Mbps  
Linked at 100Mbps  
Activity 100Mbps  
Linked at 1000Mbps  
Activity 1000Mbps  
GREEN(blink)  
Green  
Green(blink)  
OFF  
Green  
Green  
Green(blink)  
Green  
Green(blink)  
OFF  
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2.10- Installing the Power Supply  
There are three power connectors on your Thunder n3600R.  
The Thunder n3600R requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin +4 pin) power supply.  
All the three power connectors must be installed in order to boot up the system.  
Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not  
compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).  
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11  
10  
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
+3.3V  
+12V1  
+12V1  
+5VSB  
PWR OK  
GND  
+5V  
GND  
+5V  
GND  
24  
23  
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
17  
16  
15  
14  
13  
GND  
+5V  
+5V  
+5V  
1
12  
24  
RESVD  
GND  
GND  
GND  
PSON#  
GND  
-12V  
13  
2
1
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
EPS 12V 8-pin (CPU Power)  
4
8
1
5
4
3
2
1
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
8
7
6
5
+12V2  
+12V2  
+12V2  
+12V2  
4
3
2
1
+12V3  
+12V3  
GND  
3
4
1
2
GND  
Applying power to the board  
1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector.  
2. Connect the EPS 12V 24-pin power connector.  
3. Connect the EPS 12V 4-pin power connector.  
4. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet.  
YOU MUST unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before  
plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors.  
NOTE  
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2.11 – Finishing Up  
Congratulations! You’re finished setting up the hardware aspect of your  
computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all cables and  
wires are connected properly, especially IDE cables and jumpers. You may  
have difficulty powering on your system if the motherboard jumpers are not  
set correctly.  
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find  
help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for  
assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our  
website or by calling your vendor’s support line.  
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Chapter 3: BIOS  
3.1 About the BIOS  
The BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that  
enables your hardware to interface with your software. This chapter describes  
different settings for the BIOS that can be used to configure your system.  
The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice and is provided  
for reference purposes only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are  
current at the time of print, and therefore may not match exactly what is displayed  
on screen.  
This section describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you modify  
basic configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated, battery-  
backed memory (called NVRAM) that retains the information when the power is  
turned off.  
This motherboard’s BIOS is a customized version of the industry-standard BIOS for  
IBM PC AT-compatible personal computers. The BIOS provides critical, low-level  
support for the system’s central processing unit (CPU), memory, and I/O  
subsystems.  
This BIOS has been customized by adding important features such as virus and  
password protection, power management, and chipset “tuning” features that control  
the system. This section will guide you through the process of configuring the BIOS  
for your system setup.  
Starting Setup  
The BIOS is immediately activated when you turn on the computer. The BIOS reads  
system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the  
system and configuring it through the Power-On-Self-Test (POST).  
When these preliminary tests are complete, the BIOS searches for an operating  
system on one of the system’s data storage devices (hard drive, CD-ROM, etc). If  
one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand control over to it.  
You can enter the BIOS setup by pressing the [Delete] key when the machine boots  
up and begins to show the memory count.  
Setup Basics  
The table below shows how to use the setup program with the keyboard.  
Key  
Function  
Tab  
Moves from one selection to the next  
Changes from one menu to the next  
Moves between selections  
Opens highlighted section  
Changes settings.  
Left/Right Arrow Keys  
Up/Down Arrow Keys  
Enter  
PgUp/PgDn Keys  
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Getting Help  
Pressing [F1] displays a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to  
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window,  
press [ESC] or the [F1] key again.  
In Case of Problems  
If you discover that you have trouble booting the computer after making and saving  
the changes with the BIOS setup program, restart the computer by holding the  
power button down until the computer shuts off (usually within 4 seconds); resetting  
by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL; or clearing the CMOS.  
The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular,  
do not change settings in the Chipset section unless you are sure of the outcome.  
TYAN or your system manufacturer has carefully chosen the chipset defaults for  
best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset  
setup options may cause the system to become unstable or unusable.  
Setup Variations  
Not all systems have the same BIOS setup layout or options. While the basic look  
and function of the BIOS setup remains more or less the same for most systems,  
the appearance of your Setup screen may differ from the charts shown in this  
section. Each system design and chipset combination requires a custom  
configuration. In addition, the final appearance of the Setup program depends on  
the system designer. Your system designer may decide that certain items should  
not be available for user configuration, and remove them from the BIOS setup  
program.  
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3.2 Main BIOS Setup  
When you enter PhoenixBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the following screen will appear  
as below:  
The main menu contains the following menu items:  
Main  
Use this menu for basic system configuration.  
Advanced  
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.  
Security  
Use this menu to configure security settings for your system.  
Boot  
Use this menu to configure boot options for your system.  
Power  
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.  
Exit  
This contains the various BIOS exit options.  
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3.3 Main  
In this section, you can alter general features such as the date and time, as well as  
access to the IDE configuration options. Note that the options listed below are for  
options that can directly be changed within the Main Setup screen. Users use the  
arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select  
the value you want in each item.  
BIOS Date  
This shows the date that BIOS is created.  
BIOS Version  
This shows the BIOS version.  
QuickBoot Mode  
This allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the  
time needed to boot the system.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
QuietBoot Mode  
This displays the diagnostic screen during boot.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Summary Screen  
This displays system configuration on boot.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
System Memory  
This displays the amount of system memory present on the system.  
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Extended Memory  
This displays the amount of extended memory present on the system.  
Cache Ram  
This displays the amount of cache memory present on the system.  
System Time / System Date  
System Time: Adjusts the system clock.  
HHHours (24hr. format): MMMinutes : SSSeconds  
System Date: Adjusts the system date.  
MMMonths : DDDays : YYYYYears  
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3.4 Advanced  
This section facilitates configuring advanced BIOS options for your system.  
Installed O/S  
This allows you to select the operating system installed on your system which you  
will use most commonly.  
NOTE: An incorrect setting can cause the operating system to behave  
unpredictably.  
Options: Other / Win95 / Win98 / WinMe / WinXP64  
Reset Configuration Data  
If you install a new piece of hardware or modify your computer's hardware  
configuration, the BIOS will automatically detect the changes and reconfigure the  
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data). Therefore, there is usually no need  
to manually force the BIOS to reconfigure the ESCD.  
Select [Yes] if you want to clear the ESCD area.  
Options: Yes / No  
LPC Port 80  
This item allows you to enable or disable the LPC Port 80. Disable to use the PCI  
port 80 card.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
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3.4.1 Hammer Configuration  
This section allows you to fine tune the hammer configuration.  
HT-LDT Frequency  
The port’s transmission frequency.  
Options: 1000MHz / 800MHz / 600MHz / 400MHz / 200MHz  
Node Interleave  
Interleave memory blocks across nodes. Auto will set this enabled when possible.  
Options: Disabled / Auto  
DRAM Bank Interleave  
Interleave memory blocks across the DRM chip selects. Auto will set this enabled  
when possible.  
Options: Disabled / Auto  
Set FID to MaxFID  
Enable this option to set the FID to MaxFID on fused, non-server parts. It also sets  
the VID to 50mV less than the MaxFID. Disable this option to leave the FID alone.  
For unfused parts or server parts, enabled will do nothing.  
Options: Auto / Disabled  
Online Spare  
Enable the DRAM controller to designate a DIMM bank as a spare for logical swap  
during runtime.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
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Auto DQS Training  
[Disabled]: Do DQS training on every cold boot.  
[Enabled]: Train DQS only when the installed DIMMs are changed.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Multiprocessor Specification  
It allows you to configure the MP specification revision level. Some operating  
systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons.  
Options: 1.4 / 1.1  
3.4.1.1 ECC Options Sub-Menu  
ECC Mode  
Set the level of ECC protection. If User is selected, individual ECC options may be  
changed. Other options besides Disabled serve as presets. For super mode, all of  
memory is scrubbed every 8 hours.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
ECC Error Checking  
Enable the DRAM controller to read/write ECC check-bits on the DIMMs and it  
allows the north bridge to check and correct ECC errors on the DRAM bus during  
normal CPU or bus master read requests.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
DCache ECC Scrub Control  
Sets the rate of background scrubbing for the DCache.  
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Options: Disabled / Enabled  
L2 ECC Scrub Control  
Sets the rate of background scrubbing for the L2 cache.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
ECC Error Log  
Enable the MCA to log or report ECC errors on the DRAM bus.  
NOTE: The MCA must still be programmed according to the desired MCE outcome.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
DRAM ECC Scrub Control  
Sets the rate of background scrubbing for DRAM.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
ECC Scrub Redirection  
Enable the northbridge to force a write to DRAM with corrected data when a  
correctable error on the DRAM bus is detected during a normal CPU or bus master  
read request.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
3.4.1.2 Memory Controller Options Sub-Menu  
Mem Hole Remap  
Recover DRAM lost to PCI address space below 4GB.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
CAUTION:  
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1. If enabled, Bank and Node Interleaving, Dram ECC Scrubbing are disabled.  
2. Actual Hole size may be larger than selected, depending on Dram bank  
population.  
IOMMU  
IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit PCI IO addresses to  
64bits.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
IOMMU Size  
It allows you to select the IOMMU size.  
Options: 32 MB / 64 MB / 128 MB / 256 MB / 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB  
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3.4.2 Integrated Devices  
This section allows you to configure Integrated Devices.  
USB Control  
Enable/disable USB controllers.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
USB BIOS Legacy Support  
Enables or disables support for USB keyboards or mice. (Enable for use with a  
non-USB aware Operating System such as DOS or UNIX)  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
Self-Healing  
Enable/disable USB Self-Healing feature.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
MAC1 LAN  
Enable/disable MAC1 LAN device.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
MAC1 LAN Bridge  
Enable MAC1 LAN Bridge.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
MAC2 LAN  
Enable/disable MAC2 LAN device.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
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MAC2 LAN Bridge  
Enable MAC2 LAN Bridge.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
MAC Address  
Read only.  
Azalia Codec  
Enable/disable Azalia audio interface.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
SATA0 / SATA1 / SATA2 Controller  
Enable/disable First Serial ATA Device.  
NOTE: Mobile platform, enable SATA, SAVE and EXIT BIOS SETUP. Then must  
do a power cycle during next POST.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Interrupt Mode  
Select interrupt mode between 8259/PIC mode or APIC mode.  
Options: APIC / PIC  
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3.4.2.1 NV RAID Configuration Sub-Menu  
NV RAID Configuration  
Enable/disable NVIDIA RAID control. SATA controller must be enabled for RAID  
feature to function.  
Enabling Master SATA0 Secondary requires enabling  
Secondary SATA Channel. Both options are listed in Integrated Devices.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
Master SATA 0/1/2 Primary & Master SATA 0/1/2 Secondary  
Enable this device as RAID.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
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3.4.3 FirstWare Configuration  
This section allows you to fine tune the FirstWare Configuration.  
FirstWare Language  
Sets the current FirstWare language to the selected language.  
Options: English / Spanish / French / German / Italian / Japanese / Chinese (S) /  
Korean / Chinese (T)  
FirstWare authentication Level  
Selects FirstWare authentication level.  
Options: High / Medium / Low  
FirstWare Video Mode  
Selects FirstWare Video Mode.  
Options: 640 x 480 / 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024  
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3.4.4 PCI Configuration  
Available OPROM Space  
This shows the available OPROM space  
Press [Enter] to enter each sub-menu for configuration.  
3.4.4.1 Integrated SAS Controller Sub-Menu  
Integrated SAS  
Enable the integrated SAS controller.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
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3.4.4.2 PCI/PNP ISA UMB Region Exclusion Sub-Menu  
C800-CBFF / CC00-CFFF / D000-D3FF/ D400-D7FF / D800-DBFF / DC00-DFFF  
Reserves the specified block of upper memory for use by legacy ISA devices.  
Options: Reserved / Available  
3.4.4.3 PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu  
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/15  
Reserves the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices.  
Options: Reserved / Available  
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3.4.5 IDE Configuration  
This section allows you to fine tune the IDE configuration.  
Large Disk Access Mode  
UNIX, Novell Netware or other operating systems, select [Other]. If you are  
installing new software and the drive fails, change this selection and try again.  
Different operating systems require different representations of drive geometries.  
Options: Other / DOS  
Local Bus IDE Adapter  
Enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter.  
Options: Primary / Secondary  
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3.4.5.1 Primary Master/Slave Sub-Menu  
The system displays advanced details like the number of heads/cylinders/sectors  
on the detected disk and the maximum storage capacity of the disk.  
This option lets you set the following hard disk parameters:  
Type  
Selects the type of device connected to the system.  
Options: Auto / CD/DVD / Not Installed / ARMD  
Multi-Sector Transfers  
This option allows you to specify the number of sectors per block for multiple sector  
transfers.  
Options: Disabled / 2 Sectors / 4 Sectors / 8 Sectors / 16 Sectors  
LBA Mode Control  
Enables or disables LBA Mode.  
In LBA Mode, instead of referring to a cylinder, head and sector number, each  
sector is instead assigned a unique "sector number". In essence, the sectors are  
numbered 0, 1, 2, etc. up to (N-1), where N is the number of sectors on the disk.  
In order for LBA to work, it must be supported by the BIOS and operating system,  
but since it is also a new way of talking to the hard disk, the disk must support it as  
well. All newer hard disks do in fact support LBA, and when auto detected by a  
BIOS supporting LBA, will be set up to use that mode.  
When LBA is turned on, the BIOS will enable geometry translation. This translation  
may be done in the same way that it is done in Extended CHS or large mode, or it  
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may be done using a different algorithm called LBA-assist translation. The  
translated geometry is still what is presented to the operating system for use in Int  
13h calls. The difference between LBA and ECHS is that when using ECHS the  
BIOS translates the parameters used by these calls from the translated geometry to  
the drive's logical geometry. With LBA, it translates from the translated geometry  
directly into a logical block (sector) number.  
LBA has in recent years become the dominant form of hard disk addressing. Since  
the 8.4 GB limit of the Int13h interface was reached, it became impossible to  
express the geometry of large hard disks using cylinder, head and sector numbers,  
translated or not, while remaining below the Int13h limits of 1,024 cylinders, 256  
heads and 63 sectors. Therefore, modern drives are no longer specified in terms of  
classical geometry, but rather in terms of their total number of user data sectors and  
addressed using LBA.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
32 Bit I/O  
Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer mode.  
Enabling this option causes the PCI hard disk interface controller to bundle together  
two 16-bit chunks of data from the drive into a 32-bit group, which is then  
transmitted to the processor or memory. This results in a small performance  
increase.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Transfer Mode  
These modes determine the speed at which data is transferred to and from the  
drive. The Auto option automatically determines the correct transfer rates.  
Options: Auto / Standard / Fast PIO 1 / Fast PIO 2 / Fast PIO 3 / Fast PIO 4 / FPIO  
3 / DMA 1 / FPIO 4 / DMA 2  
Ultra DMA Mode  
Enables or disables Ultra DMA Mode.  
Ultra DMA (UDMA, or, more accurately, Ultra DMA/33) is a protocol for transferring  
data between a hard disk drive through the computer's data paths (or bus) to the  
computer's random access memory (RAM). The Ultra DMA/33 protocol transfers  
data in burst mode at a rate of 33.3 MBps (megabytes per second), twice as fast as  
the previous Direct Memory Access (DMA) interface.  
Ultra DMA support in your computer means that it will boot (start) and open new  
applications more quickly. It will also help users of graphics-intensive and other  
applications that require large amounts of access to data on the hard drive. Ultra  
DMA uses Cyclical Redundancy Checking (CRC), offering a new level of data  
protection.  
Because the Ultra DMA protocol is designed to work with legacy application PIO  
and DMA protocols, it can be added to many existing computers by installing an  
Ultra DMA/33 Peripheral Component Interconnect adapter card. Ultra DMA uses  
the same 40-pin Integrated Drive Electronics interface cable as PIO and DMA.  
Options: Disabled / Mode 0 / Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Mode 5  
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3.4.6 Floppy Configuration  
This section allows you to select the Floppy Configuration.  
Legacy Diskette A  
Selects floppy type.  
Options: NONE / 360 KB, 5.25 in / 1.2 MB, 5.25 in / 720 KB, 3.5 in / 1.44/1.25 MB,  
3.5 in / 2.88 MB, 3.5 in  
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3.4.7 I/O Device Configuration  
This setting allows you to select the I/O Device Configuration.  
Serial Port A  
Configure Serial Port A using options:  
[Disabled]: no configuration  
[Enabled]: user configuration  
[Auto]: BIOS or OS chooses configuration  
[OS Controlled]: displayed when controlled by OS  
Options: Enabled / Disabled / Auto / OS Controlled  
Base I/O Address  
Set the base I/O address for Serial Port A.  
Options: 3E8 / 2E8 / 2F8 / 3F8  
Interrupt  
Set the Interrupt for Serial Port A.  
Options: IRQ3 / IRQ4  
Serial Port B  
Configure serial port B using options:  
[Disabled]: No configuration  
[Enabled]: User configuration  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
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Base I/O Address  
Set the base I/O address for serial port B.  
Options: 3F8 / 2F8 / 3E8 / 2E8  
Interrupt  
Set the interrupt for serial port B.  
Options: IRQ4 / IRQ3  
Parallel Port  
Configure parallel port using options:  
[Disabled]: No configuration  
[Enabled]: User configuration  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
Base I/O Address  
Set the base I/O address for the parallel port.  
Options: 378 / 278 / 3BC / Disabled  
Interrupt  
Set the interrupt for the parallel port.  
Options: IRQ7 / IRQ5  
Mode  
Set the mode for the parallel port using options: [Output Only], [Bi-directional],  
[EPP], [ECP].  
Options: ECP / EPP / Output Only / Bi-directional  
DMA Channel  
Set the DMA channel for the parallel port.  
Options: DMA1 / DMA3  
Floppy Disk Controller  
This defines how the floppy disk controller is detected and configured.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled / Auto  
Base I/O Address  
Set the base I/O address for the floppy disk controller.  
Options: Secondary / Primary  
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3.4.8 Console Redirection  
This setting allows you to configure Console Redirection.  
COM Port Address  
If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Baud Rate  
Enables the specified baud rate.  
Options: 300 / 1200 / 2400 / 9600 / 19.2K / 38.4K / 57.6K / 115.2K  
Console Type  
Enables the specified console type.  
Options: VT100 / VT100, 8bit / PC-ANSI / VT100+ / VT-UTF8 / ASCII  
Flow Control  
Enables flow control.  
Options: Disabled / XON/XOFF / CTS/RTS  
Console Connection  
It indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is  
used to connect.  
Options: Direct / via Modem  
Continue C.R. After POST  
Enables Console Redirection after OS has loaded.  
Options: Off / On  
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3.4.9 DMI Event Logging  
This setting allows you to configure DMI Event Logging.  
Event Log Capacity  
It reports the space available in the DMI event log. If set to [Full], the event log has  
no more available space to store DMI events. (read only)  
Event Log Validity  
It reports the validity of the DMI event log. (read only)  
View DMI Event Log  
It allows you to view the contents of the DMI event log. (read only)  
Clear All DMI Event Logs  
Setting this to [Yes] will clear the DMI event log after rebooting.  
Options: Yes / No  
Event Logging  
Select [Enabled] to allow logging of DMI events.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Mark DMI Events as Read  
Press [Enter] to mark all DMI events in the event log as read.  
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3.4.10 Hardware Monitoring  
This setting allows you to view the onboard hardware monitor device.  
AutoFan Mode  
[Quiet Fans] are working with the lowest possible speed  
[Auto Mode] Optimum temperature Control at Maximum CPU performance  
[Full Speed] All Fans are working  
Options: Quiet / Auto / Full Speed  
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3.5 Security  
These settings allow you to configure the security options for your system.  
Supervisor Password Is / User Password Is  
The system displays the current supervisor and user passwords.  
Set Supervisor / User Password  
This option allows the supervisor / user to set their password to restrict access to  
the BIOS settings.  
Password on boot  
When enabled, the system will ask for a password at every boot. The system will  
continue booting only if the correct password is entered. If the wrong password is  
entered three times, the system will automatically shut down.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
Fixed Disk Boot Sector  
Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses.  
Options: Normal / Write Protect  
Diskette Access  
It controls access to diskette drives.  
Options: Supervisor / User  
Virus Check Reminder  
It displays reminder message at boot (daily, every Monday or 1st of every month).  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
System Backup Reminder  
It displays reminder message at boot (daily, every Monday or 1st of every month).  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
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3.6 Boot  
Use this screen to configure the boot priority order.  
Boot Priority Order  
It shows the boot priority for installed devices.  
Excluded from boot order  
It lists devices to be excluded from boot order.  
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3.7 Power  
These settings allow you to control the Power Configuration.  
Enable ACPI  
This allows you to enable or disable ACPI BIOS (Advance Configuration and Power  
Interface).  
Options: No / Yes  
ACPI S3  
It allows you to disable the save-to-ram power mode.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
Power Button Off  
[Enabled] will let power button possible to shutdown the system in legacy OS  
without holding for 4 seconds.  
[Disabled] will force 4-second power button to shutdown the system.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
TGIO Spread Spectrum  
Disable or Enable TGIO Spread Spectrum  
Options: Disabled / Down Spread  
LDT Spread Spectrum  
Disable or Enable LDT Spread Spectrum  
Options: Disabled / Center Spread  
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SATA Spread Spectrum  
Disable or Enable LDT Spread Spectrum  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
After Power Failure  
Sets the mode of operation if an AC/Power Loss occurs. The two modes are:  
[Enabled]: restores the previous power state before loss occurred.  
[Disabled]: keeps the power off until the power button is pressed.  
Options: Power On / Stay Off / Last State  
High Precision Event timer  
Enable/Disable Multimedia Timer support.  
Options: Disabled / Enabled  
ACPIMCFG Table  
Some version of Linux 'Kernel has problem of scan build-in memory controller or  
PCI BUS not covered by MCFG table, then we should disable ACPI MCFG tables.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
AMD PowerNow!  
AMD PowerNow! Technology with Optimized Power Management (OPM).'  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
APCI SRAT Table  
Enable ACPI 2.0 static resources affinity table for ccNUMA systems.  
Options: Enabled / Disabled  
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3.8 Exit  
These settings set the exit options on your system.  
Exit Saving Changes  
This exits BIOS setup after saving the changes made.  
Exit Discarding Changes  
This exits BIOS setup after discarding the changes made.  
Load Setup Defaults  
This loads the factory default values.  
Discard Changes  
This discards all changes made without exiting BIOS setup.  
Save Changes  
This saves all changes made without exiting BIOS setup.  
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Chapter 4: Diagnostics  
Note: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the  
following things in the following order:  
Memory, Video, CPU  
By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might  
have been when setting up your system. For more information on  
troubleshooting, check the TYAN website at: http://www.tyan.com.  
4.1 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:  
Note: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event  
of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS.  
There are no exceptions. TYAN does not have a policy for replacing BIOS chips  
directly with end users. In no event will TYAN be held responsible for damages  
done by the end user.  
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4.2 Phoenix BIOS Post Code  
Code  
Beeps / Description  
Verify Real Mode  
Code  
Beeps / Description  
02h  
32h  
Test CPU bus-clock  
frequency  
03h  
Disable Non-Maskable  
Interrupt (NMI)  
Get CPU type  
33h  
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch  
Manager  
04h  
06h  
08h  
36h  
38h  
3Ah  
Warm start shut down  
Shadow system BIOS ROM  
Autosize cache  
Initialize system hardware  
Initialize chipset with initial  
POST values  
09h  
0Ah  
Set IN POST flag  
3Ch  
3Dh  
Advanced configuration of  
chipset registers  
Initialize CPU registers  
Load alternate registers with  
CMOS values  
0Bh  
0Ch  
Enable CPU cache  
Initialize caches to initial  
POST values  
42h  
45h  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
POST device initialization  
0Eh  
0Fh  
10h  
11h  
12h  
13h  
14h  
16h  
17h  
Initialize I/O component  
46h  
48h  
49h  
2-1-2-3. Check ROM  
copyright notice  
Initialize the local bus IDE  
Check video configuration  
against CMOS  
Initialize Power  
Management  
Initialize PCI bus and  
devices  
Load alternate registers with 4Ah  
initial POST values  
Initialize all video adapters  
in system  
Restore CPU control word  
during warm boot  
4Bh  
QuietBoot start (optional)  
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering  
devices  
4Ch  
Shadow video BIOS ROM  
Initialize keyboard controller 4Eh  
Display BIOS copyright  
notice  
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 59h  
50h  
51h  
Display CPU type and  
speed  
Initialize EISA board  
18h  
1Ah  
52h  
54h  
Test keyboard  
Set key click if enabled  
1Ch  
20h  
22h  
24h  
26h  
58h  
2-2-3-1. Test for  
unexpected interrupts  
Initialize POST display  
service  
1-3-1-3. Test 8742 KBD  
Controller  
5Ah  
5Bh  
5Ch  
Display prompt "Press F2 to  
enter SETUP"  
Set ES segment register to  
4 GB  
Disable CPU cache  
Enable A20 line  
Test RAM between 512 and  
640 KB  
28h  
29h  
Autosize DRAM  
60h  
62h  
Test extended memory  
Test extended memory  
address lines  
Initialize POST Memory  
Manager  
2Ah  
2Ch  
Clear 512 KB base RAM  
1-3-4-1. RAM failure on  
address  
64h  
66h  
Jump to UserPatch1  
Configure advanced cache  
registers  
2Eh  
1-3-4-3. RAM failure on  
67h  
Initialize Multi Processor  
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data bits of low byte of  
memory bus  
APIC  
2Fh  
30h  
Enable cache before  
system BIOS shadow  
1-4-1-1. RAM failure on  
data bits of high byte of  
memory bus  
68h  
69h  
Enable external and CPU  
caches  
Setup System Management  
Mode (SMM) area  
Code  
6Ah  
Beeps / Description  
Code  
A2h  
Beeps / Description  
Check key lock  
Display external L2 cache  
size  
6Bh  
6Ch  
6Eh  
Load custom defaults  
(optional)  
A4h  
A8h  
AAh  
Initialize Typematic rate  
Erase F2 prompt  
Display shadow-area  
message  
Display possible high  
address for UMB recovery  
Scan for F2 key stroke  
70h  
72h  
Display error messages  
Check for configuration  
errors  
ACh  
AEh  
Enter SETUP  
Clear Boot flag  
76h  
7Ch  
Check for keyboard errors  
Set up hardware interrupt  
vectors  
B0h  
B2h  
Check for errors  
POST done - prepare to  
boot operating system  
One short beep before boot  
7Eh  
80h  
81h  
82h  
83h  
84h  
85h  
86h.  
87h  
88h  
89h  
8Ah  
8Bh  
8Ch  
8Fh  
90h  
91h  
92h  
Initialize coprocessor if  
present  
B4h  
B5h  
B6h  
B9h  
BAh  
BBh  
BCh  
BDh  
BEh  
BFh  
C0h  
C1h  
C2h  
C3h  
C4h  
C5h  
C6h  
C7h  
Disable onboard Super I/O  
ports and IRQs  
Terminate QuietBoot  
(optional)  
Check password (optional)  
Late POST device  
initialization  
Detect and install external  
RS232 ports  
Prepare Boot  
Configure non-MCD IDE  
controllers  
Initialize DMI parameters  
Initialize PnP Option ROMs  
Clear parity checkers  
Display MultiBoot menu  
Clear screen (optional)  
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  
Check virus and backup  
reminders  
Try to boot with INT 19  
Enable Non-Maskable  
Interrupts (NMIs)  
Initialize Extended BIOS  
Data Area  
Test and initialize PS/2  
mouse  
Initialize floppy controller  
Initialize POST Error  
Manager (PEM)  
Initialize error logging  
Initialize error display  
function  
Determine number of ATA  
drives (optional)  
Initialize system error  
handler  
Initialize hard-disk  
controllers  
PnPnd dual CMOS  
(optional)  
Initialize local-bus hard-disk  
controllers  
Initialize notebook docking  
(optional)  
Jump to UserPatch2  
Initialize notebook docking  
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late  
93h  
95h  
96h  
Build MPTABLE for multi-  
processor boards  
C8h  
C9h  
D2h  
Force check (optional)  
Install CD ROM for boot  
Extended checksum  
(optional)  
BIOS Boot Block  
Clear huge ES segment  
register  
97h  
98h  
Fixup Multi Processor table  
1-2. Search for option  
ROMs.  
E0h  
E1h  
BIOS Boot Block  
BIOS Boot Block  
99h  
Check for SMART Drive  
(optional)  
E2h  
Initialize the CPU  
9Ah  
9Ch  
9Dh  
Shadow option ROMs  
Set up Power Management  
Initialize security engine  
(optional)  
E3h  
E4h  
E5h  
Initialize system timer  
Initialize system I/O  
Check force recovery boot  
9Eh  
9Fh  
Enable hardware interrupts  
Determine number of ATA  
and SCSI drives  
E6h  
E7h  
Checksum BIOS ROM  
Go to BIOS  
A0h  
Set time of day  
E8h  
Set Huge Segment  
Code  
E9h  
Beeps / Description  
Initialize Multi Processor  
Initialize OEM special code  
Initialize PIC and DMA  
Code  
F1h  
Beeps / Description  
Initialize Run Time Clock  
EAh  
EBh  
F2h  
Initialize video  
F3h  
Initialize System  
Management Mode  
Output one beep before  
boot  
ECh  
Initialize Memory type  
F4h  
EDh  
EEh  
EFh  
F0h  
Initialize Memory size  
Shadow Boot Block  
System memory test  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
F5h  
F6h  
F7h  
Boot to Mini DOS  
Clear Huge Segment  
Boot to Full DOS  
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Appendix I: How to Make a Driver Diskette  
Follow the steps below to make a driver diskette from the TYAN driver CD  
provided.  
1. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot  
from CD. You will see the following menu. Then press [1] and [Enter] to  
boot the system to TYAN diskette maker. (If you would like to boot from  
hard disk, press 0 and Enter or just wait for 10 seconds to boot  
automatically from hard disk.).  
Boot from CD:  
ISOLINUX 2.00 2002-10-25 Copyright (C) 1994-2002 H. Peter Anvin  
0) Boot from first hard drive  
1) Boot to TYAN diskette maker  
boot: 1_  
2. Choose the chipset vender which you need from the main menu.  
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker V1.0  
** Main Menu**  
====Choose Chipset Vendor====  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
Adaptec  
Intel  
LSI  
nVidia  
Promise  
Silicon Image  
VIA  
EXIT  
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3. The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model.  
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker  
** nVidia**  
====Choose Chipset Model====  
01  
nVidia NVRAID  
EXIT  
4. After selecting the chipset model, select the OS to start the diskette making.  
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker  
====nVidia NVRAID SATA and RAID Driver====  
Diskette =01=  
Diskette =02=  
Diskette =03=  
Diskette =04=  
Microsoft Windows 2000 32-bit  
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit  
Microsoft Windows XP 64bit  
Microsoft Windows 2003 64-bit  
Back  
5. Follow the instruction on menu to insert a diskette and press [ENTER].  
\Please insert a formatted diskette into A:/ and press [ENTER]  
Writing image to drive A:  
Track: 36 Hoad: 8 Sector: 1  
6. Using "ESC" key to quit the TYAN diskette maker. The system will  
automatically restart.  
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Glossary  
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management  
specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power  
distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off,  
reducing unnecessary power expenditure.  
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed  
specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications. The 32-bit AGP channel  
directly links the graphics controller to the main memory. While the channel runs  
only at 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling  
ends of the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.  
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive  
implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows  
CD-ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just like  
HDDs.  
ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the  
AT design by rotating the board 90 degrees, so that the IDE connectors are  
closer to the drive bays, and the CPU is closer to the power supply and cooling  
fan. The keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.  
Bandwidth: refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more  
data the bus, phone line, or other electrical path can carry. Greater bandwidth  
results in greater speed.  
BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): a feature within the BIOS that creates,  
prioritizes, and maintains a list of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and  
then stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability to load and execute  
an OS, as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process  
fails. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of the  
OS.  
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): the program that resides in the ROM chip,  
which provides the basic instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware.  
Both the operating system and application software use BIOS routines to  
ensure compatibility.  
Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data; usually from  
an application though it is also used when printing and in most keyboard drivers.  
The CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it to a disk drive. While  
this improves system performance (reading to or writing from a disk drive a  
single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly) there is the possibility of  
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losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily  
stored, not permanently saved.  
Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection  
between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and  
PCI or ISA local buses.  
Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system  
memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).  
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an  
application. Using a cache lowers data access times since the information is  
stored in SRAM instead of slower DRAM. Note that the cache is also much  
smaller than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you may  
have as much as 4GB of regular memory.  
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are  
“on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.  
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the  
basic startup information for the BIOS.  
COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it  
transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on  
another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after  
another). Parallel ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the  
same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).  
DDR (Double Data Rate): a technology designed to double the clock speed of  
the memory. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system  
clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.  
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM  
than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.  
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM socket because the physical slot and the  
logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket,  
which is capable of acting as a memory bank.  
DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA  
channels allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the  
main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other  
tasks. As with IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line.  
Plug-n-Play devices will take care of this for you.  
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which  
looses data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh  
requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM  
such as SRAM.  
ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data  
to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected  
at the same time that they’re found.  
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash  
BIOS, it is a ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows  
you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new  
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing  
information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information  
helps properly configure the system each time it boots.  
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.  
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and  
external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard.  
The standard form factors are the AT and ATX.  
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).  
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.  
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.  
HyperTransportTM: a high speed, low latency, scalable point-to-point link for  
interconnecting ICs on boards. It can be significantly faster than a PCI bus for  
an equivalent number of pins. It provides the bandwidth and flexibility critical for  
today's networking and computing platforms while retaining the fundamental  
programming model of PCI.  
IC (Integrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.  
IDE (Integrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD  
interface. It can handle drives up to 8.4 GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are  
in fact Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capacity determined by the  
hardware controller.  
IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.  
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I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece  
of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)  
IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware  
device to the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming  
requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one  
device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock  
up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details  
for you.  
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for  
another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends  
data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread  
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).  
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory  
that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.  
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same  
time.  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data  
pathway) which is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate  
within a single system (as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple  
systems).  
PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes  
used by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast,  
DMA channels do not). PCI refers to the type of bus used by these modes to  
communicate with the CPU.  
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI  
slot.  
Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache  
because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first  
to the faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the  
slower secondary cache.  
PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the  
industry. Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating  
systems that are not Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each  
time you add or change any part of your hardware.  
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PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together  
make up the Wired for Management 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was  
designed to define a standard set of preboot protocol services within a client  
with the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry  
standard protocols.  
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to  
be stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the  
data is stored redundantly and multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive  
to the operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped  
(or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID  
level 1 is known as mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard  
drives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also allows for faster access time and  
fault-tolerance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time. RAID level  
0+1 is both striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster  
access all at the same time.  
RAIDIOS: RAID I/O Steering (Intel)  
RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where  
any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data and is often  
referred to the system’s main memory. This memory is available to any program  
running on the computer.  
ROM (Read-Only Memory): a storage chip which contains the BIOS; the basic  
instructions required to boot the computer and start up the operating system.  
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep  
two sets of memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data  
alternately from one set of addresses and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on  
the delays associated with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one  
address bank before opening the next.  
Serial port: called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data  
along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is  
transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).  
SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic (SISL): Architecture that allows a RAID  
controller, such as AcceleRAID 150, 200 or 250, to implement RAID on a  
system board-embedded SCSI bus or a set of SCSI busses. SISL: SCSI  
Interrupt Steering Logic ( LSI ) (only on LSI SCSI boards)  
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.  
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SDRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be  
refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive.  
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other  
devices continue to operate normally.  
UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also  
called UltraATA. Without a proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take  
advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard  
drives.  
USB (Universal Serial Bus): a versatile port. This one port type can function  
as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard or joystick port. It is fast enough to  
support video transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained  
peripheral devices.  
VGA (Video Graphics Array): the PC video display standard  
V-SYNC: controls the vertical scanning properties of the monitor.  
ZCR (Zero Channel RAID): PCI card that allows a RAID card to use the  
onboard SCSI chip, thus lowering cost of RAID solution  
ZIF Socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to  
insert CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly  
placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shifts the  
processor over and down, guiding it into the board and locking it into place.  
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Technical Support  
If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first.  
Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the  
best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Furthermore, if  
you purchased your system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system  
to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can  
have expensive consequences).  
If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can  
help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade,  
Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.  
Tyan's website (www.tyan.com) provides easy-to-access resources such as in-  
depth Linux Online Support sections with downloadable Linux drivers and  
comprehensive compatibility reports for chassis, memory and much more. With  
all these convenient resources just a few keystrokes away, users can easily find  
the latest software and operating system components to keep their systems  
running as powerful and productive as possible. Tyan also ranks high for its  
commitment to fast and friendly customer support through email. By offering  
plenty of options for users, Tyan serves multiple market segments with the  
industry's most competitive services to support them.  
"Tyan's tech support is some of the most impressive we've seen, with  
great response time and exceptional organization in general" -  
Anandtech.com  
Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at  
Help Resources:  
1. See the beep codes section of this manual.  
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates,  
3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.  
4. Check the TYAN user group:  
alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.TYAN  
Returning Merchandise for Service  
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for  
any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and  
does not cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration,  
misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.  
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NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase  
is required before any warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain  
service by calling the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise  
Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently  
displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should  
be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you.  
Notice for the USA  
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of  
Conformity Procedure) DoC  
FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules  
Operation is subject to the following conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that  
may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.  
Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Notice for Canada  
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as  
specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference  
Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux norms de Classe B d’interference  
radio tel que specifie par le Ministere Canadien des Communications dans les  
reglements d’ineteference radio.)  
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)  
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).  
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate,  
or dispose of battery in fire. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer.  
Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in  
accordance with your local regulations.  
Document #: D1780-100  
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