Thunder n3600QX
S4987
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Version 1.00
Copyright
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TYAN Computer Corp.
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the following.
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AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Nvidia and nForce are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
InfiniBand is a trademark of Mellanox Technologies.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.
Notice
Information contained in this document is furnished by TYAN Computer
Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing.
TYAN assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied
warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or
warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. TYAN
retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications
at any time, without notice. In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or
indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other
malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this
document.
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3.9.2 Boot Device Priority………………..………………………….............. 61
3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives……………...……………………………….............. 62
3.9.4 Removable Drives…………..…………………………………………. 63
3.9.5 Network Drives..……………………………………………………….. 63
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3.10 Security Menu………………………………………………………..
3.11 Chipset Menu………………………………………………………...
3.11.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 66
3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 73
3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu…………………… 74
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3.12 Exit Menu……………………………………………………………
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Chapter 4: Diagnostics
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Appendix I: How to Make a Driver Diskette
Appendix II: LSI Logic Config Utility
Appendix III: InfiniBand Installation Guide
Appendix IV: Recommended Accessory List
Glossary
Technical Support
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Before you begin…
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
1 x Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard
1 x Thunder n3600QX user’s manual
1 x Thunder n3600QX quick reference guide
1 x TYAN driver CD
If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for
replacement before continuing with the installation process.
NOTE: For other usable accessories, please refer to Appendix IV for more
details.
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Chapter 1: Instruction
1.1 - Congratulations
You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. Based on
NVIDIA nForce Pro3600 chipset, the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is designed to
support AMD® Opteron™ Socket F (1207) 8000 series dual-core and Quad-
core processors and up to 128GB DDRII-667 memory, providing a rich feature
set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD,
the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit
computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E, PCI-X bus
or HTX slot implementation.
The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) not only empowers your company in today’s
demanding IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application
usage. TYAN is also proud to deliver the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) in
SATAII/SAS flavor. All of this provides the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) the
power and flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application.
Remember to visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can
find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS
upgrades.
1.2 - Hardware Specifications
Processors
Expansion Slots
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Quad mPGA 1207-pin sockets
Supports Four AMD Opteron™
Socket F (1207) 8000 series
processors
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One (1) PCI-E x16 slot (w/ x 16
signal), via Riser
---broken into 2 x 8 signals via 2U
Riser (Optional)
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One (1) HTX slot
200-pin OPMA connector support
M3 OPMA card (LAN onboard)
Chipset
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nVidia nForce Pro 3600 (MCP55)
Winbond 83627HG Super I/O
Winbond w83793G Hardware
Monitoring IC
System Management
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Winbond 83627HF and Winbond
w83793G w/ hardware monitoring
CPU thermal & voltage monitor
support
Onboard 8 fan header: 4 CPU fan
connector / 4 system fan header
One backplane fan control header
for Barebone FAN/HDD
Memory
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Dual channel memory bus
Thirty-two (32) DDR2 DIMM
sockets (Eight per CPU)
Maximum of 128GB Registered
DDR2-400/533/667
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Supports ECC memory
backplane.
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Watchdog timer support
Port 80 code display LED
Integrated I/O
Tyan Barebone 2 x 14 front-panel
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pin header
Integrated SAS Controller
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Four SAS ports
Four SATA ports
One IDE connector
Two USB headers
One COM port header at 3.0Gb/s
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LSI 1068E SAS controller
PCI-E x4 interface
Supports eight SAS ports (4 ports
internal, 4 ports external)
RAID 0,1, and 1E supported
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Rear Side
Integrated SATA Controllers
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One InfiniBand connector (apart
from I/O backplane, optional)
External SAS connector (four-in-
one)
Three RJ-45 ports with LEDs
- One RJ-45 100 for OPMA card
use
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Supports Four (4) SATA-II ports
running at 3.0Gb/s from MCP55
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 capable
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Integrated LAN Controllers
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Two GbE via Marvell PHY
88E1121
- Two (side by side) RJ-45
10/100/1000 for LAN ports
Two (side-by-side) USB 2.0 ports
(single port)
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Supports WOL and PXE
Two RJ-45 ports with LED
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BIOS
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One VGA port
One COM port
PS/2 mouse and keyboard
connector
ID LED
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AMI 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM
Serial Console Redirect
USB boot supported
Supports APM1.2 and ACPI
PnP, DMI, WfM power
Management
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IB/SAS LED
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S0/S1/S4/S5 states supported
Onboard InfiniBand Network
Controller (optional)
Form Factor
16.63”x 16.098”
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Mellanox InfiniHost III Lx DDR
MT25204A0-FCC-D single port
Memory on DIMM, PCI-E x8
interface
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Power Supply
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12V and 5VSB input only.
On board connector : FCI 51915-
080
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DDR model as default
S4987WG2NR: w/o IB onboard;
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S4987WG2NRI2: w/ IB onboard.
Regulatory
Onboard Graphics Controller
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FCC Class A (DoC)
European Community CE (DoC)
VCCI
C-tick
BSMI (Optional)
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ATI® ES1000 controller
32MB DDR frame buffer
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1.3 - Software Specifications
For OS (operation system) support, please check with Tyan support for latest
information.
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
You are now ready to install your motherboard.
How to install our products right… the first time
The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important
information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some
precautions you should take when installing your motherboard:
(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the
antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer power supply and
then touch a safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power
supply case). For the safest conditions, 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.
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2.2 - Block Diagram
Thunder n3600QX (S4987) 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. But for the DIMM number please refer to the above placement for
memory installation. For the latest board revision, please visit:
www.tyan.com
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Jumpers & Connectors
Jumper/Connector
Function
J3
Front Panel Header (14Pin x 2)
IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1)
USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2)
LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2)
FAN Tach Connector (9Pin x 2)
FAN Connector (4Pin x 1)
J5
J12
J18
J29
J19/J21/J22/J24/J39
J35
J36/J37
J38
M2061 PWR Connector (4Pin x 1)
SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)
SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2)
OPMA Setting Jumper (2Pin)
Clear CMOS (3Pin)
JP3/JP4
JP8
JP9
Chassis Intrusion Header (2Pin)
Jumper Legend
OPEN - Jumper OFF
CLOSED - Jumper ON
Without jumper cover
With jumper cover
To indicate the location of pin-1
To indicate the location of pin-1
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Jumper Placement
J18
J3
J5
J29
J12
J3: Front Panel Connector (14Pin x 2)
Signal
HD LED+
Pin Pin
Signal
HD LED-
1
2
Reset Button+
PW LED+
Fault LED+
SM BUS DATA
NMI Button
5VSB
PWR Button+
LAN2 LED+
LAN1 LED+
Reserve
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
4
6
8
Reset Button-
PW LED-
Fault LED-
10 SM BUS CLK
12 NMI Button-
14 INTRUDER#
16 PWR Button-
18 LAN2 LED-
20 LAN1 LED-
22 Reserve
ID LED+
ID LED Button+
KEY PIN
24 ID LED-
26 ID LED Button-
27 28
NC
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J5: IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1)
Signal
Pin Pin
Signal
GND
NC
IPMB DATA
IPMB CLK
1
3
2
4
J12: USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2)
Signal
Pin Pin
Signal
+5VPWR
DATA1-
DATA1+
GND
Key
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
8
10
+5VPWR
DATA2-
DATA2+
GND
GND
Use this header to connect to the
USB devices via the enclosed USB cable.
J18: LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2)
Signal
VCC_5_RUN
KEY PIN
Pin Pin
Signal
RXD
GND
TXD
1
3
5
2
4
6
VCC_5_DUAL
Use this header to connect
the LCM module with system monitoring function.
J29: FAN Tach Connector (9Pin x 2)
Signal
FAN_TACH1
FAN_TACH3
FAN_TACH5
FAN_TACH7
FAN_TACH9
Reserve
FAN_PWM2
FAN_TACH11
FAN_TACH13
Pin Pin
Signal
1
3
5
2
4
6
8
FAN_TACH2
FAN_TACH4
FAN_TACH6
FAN_TACH8
7
9
10 FAN_TACH10
12 KEY PIN
14 FAN_PWM1
16 FAN_TACH12
18 FAN_TACH14
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13
15
17
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J22
J24
J19
J21
J39
J19/J21/J22/J24/J39: FAN Connector (4Pin x 1)
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal PWM TACH +12V GND
Pin_1
NOTE: Pin 1 is not used when the FAN only have three pins.
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JP3
JP4
JP9
J36/J37
J38
J35
JP8
J35: M2061 PCI-E to PCI-X Riser Connector (4Pin x 1)
Pin
1
2
3
4
Signal N/C GND GND VDD_5_RUN
Pin_1
J36/J37: SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)
Signal
Pin Pin
Signal
SAS_SIO_DOUT
GND
SAS_SIO_DIN
SAS_SIO_CLK
KEY PIN
1
3
5
2
4
6
SAS_SIO_END
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J38: SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2)
Signal
Pin Pin
Signal
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N0
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N2
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N4
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N1
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N3
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N5
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N7
1
3
5
7
9
2
4
6
KEY PIN
8
SAS_FAULT_L
ED_N6
GND
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JP3/JP4: OPMA Setting Jumper (2Pin)
Install: TYAN OPMA Card (Default)
Remove: Other OPMA Card
JP8: Clear CMOS
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.
Pin_3
Pin_1
Normal
(Default)
-
Power off system and disconnect
both power connectors from the
motherboard
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-
Put jumper cap back to Pin_1 and
Pin_2 (default setting)
Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and
Pin_3 for several seconds to Clear
CMOS
Pin_3
Pin_1
Clear CMOS
Reconnect power & power on system
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2.4 - Installing the Processor
Your brand new Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports the latest 64-bit processor
technology from AMD®. Only AMD® Opteron™ Socket F 8000 series
processors are certified and supported with this motherboard.
Check our website for latest processor support. http://www.tyan.com
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 the socket
processor and may not be an exact representation of the processor you have.
Step 1: Take off the CPU protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket (A). Then open the
socket in the direction as shown (B).
Step 3: Place the CPU on the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located in the
right direction.
Step 4: Close the CPU socket cover (A) and press the CPU socket lever down
to secure the CPU (B).
Take care when installing the processor as it has very fragile
connector pins below the processor and can bend and break
if inserted improperly.
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2.5 - Heat sink Installation
After installing the processor, you should proceed to install the heat sink. The
CPU heat sink will ensure that the processor do not overheat and continue to
operate at maximum performance for as long as you own them. The overheated
processor is dangerous to the motherboard.
For the safest method of installation and information on choosing the
appropriate heat sink, use heat sinks validated by AMD. Please refer to AMD’s
website at www.amd.com.
The following diagram illustrates how to install heat sink onto the CPU of S4987.
Place the heat sink on top of the CPU
and secure it to the motherboard using
two screws clockwise.
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2.6 - Thermal Interface Material
There are two types of
thermal interface materials
designed for use with the
AMD® Opteron™
processors.
The most common material
comes as a small pad
attached to the heat sink at
the time of purchase. There
should be a protective cover
over the material. Take care
not to touch this material.
Simply remove the protective
cover and place the heat
sink on the processor.
The second type of interface
material is usually packaged
separately. It is commonly
referred to as ‘thermal
compound’. Simply apply a
thin layer on to the CPU lid
(applying too much will
actually reduce the cooling).
Always check with the manufacturer of the heat sink &
processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is
compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s
warranty requirements
NOTE
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2.7 - Finishing Installing the Heat sink
After you have finished installing the heat sink onto the processor and
socket, attach the end wire of the fan (which should already be attached to
the heat sink) to the motherboard. The following diagram illustrates how to
connect fans onto the motherboard.
Once you have finished installing all the fans you can connect your drives
(hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard.
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2.8 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the
necessary motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually
metal and are gold in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install
the support studs. If you are unsure of stud placement, simply lay the
motherboard inside the chassis and align the screw holes of the
motherboard to the studs inside the case. If there are any studs missing,
you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be
securely installed.
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Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic
studs are usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will
fasten the motherboard more securely in place.
Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look
like and how they should be installed.
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2.9 - Installing the Memory
Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible
with the motherboard and processor. Check the TYAN Web site at:
www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your
motherboard.
The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.
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AMD Opteron™ processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit
(interleaved) memory configuration.
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ECC Registered DDRII-400/533/667 memory modules are supported.
All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or
settings need changing.
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The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports up to 128GB of memory.
NOTE:
1). Refer to the memory population option table for detailed memory
configuration instruction.
2). For the DIMM number please refer to the motherboard placement in “2.3 -
Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors” for memory installation.
Memory Population Option Table
To correctly install the memory in pairs (DIMMA# + DIMMB#), refer to the
table for supported population options. Start installing Memory modules
from DIMM7 and DIMM8.
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Dual CPU
installed
(CPU0 and
CPU1)
Single CPU
Installed
(CPU0 only)
Four CPU
installed
Quantity of
memory installed
CPU0_DIMM1(A)
2
4
8
4
8
16
8
16
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CPU1_DIMM10(B)
CPU1_DIMM11(A)
CPU1_DIMM12(B)
CPU1_DIMM13(A)
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CPU2_DIMM19(A)
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CPU2_DIMM24(B)
CPU3_DIMM25(A)
CPU3_DIMM26(B)
CPU3_DIMM27(A)
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1.” √ ” indicates a populated DIMM slot.
2. We strong recommend that install memory in pairs.
3. Please always install memory from the furthest A channel DIMM slot.
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Memory Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Thunder n3600QX.
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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2.10 - Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching IDE Drive Cable
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.
Attaching Serial ATA Cables
The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA)
channels as well as 4 SAS channels. Connections for these drives are very
simple.
There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
Please refer to FRU List for the related cables. If you are in need of
SATA/SAS cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.
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The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive
1. SATA drive cable
connection
2. SATA drive power
connection
3. SATA cable motherboard
connector
4. SATA drive power adapter
Attaching Floppy Drive Cables
Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives.
See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current
floppy drives on the market require that the cable be installed with the
colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most cases, there
will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the
cable.
Attach first floppy drive
(drive A:) to the end of
the cable with the twist
in it. Drive B: is usually
connected to the next
possible connector on
the cable (the second or
third connector after you
install Drive A:).
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2.11 - Installing Add-In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible
with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below,
showing the slots that may appear on your motherboard.
PCI-E x 16 slot
HTX slot
SO-DIMM slot
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card
firmly. Do not force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in
place. It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than
damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card.
TIP: It’s good practice to install add-in cards in a staggered manner
rather than making them directly adjacent to each other. Doing so allows
air to circulate within the chassis more easily, thus improving cooling for
all installed devices.
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector to the
NOTE
motherboard before performing system hardware changes
to avoid damaging the board or expansion device.
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2.12 - Installing SO-DIMM Modules - OPMA Card
Your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard is equipped with a proprietary
SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIMM connector plays the role of OPMA
connector and supports Tyan M3295 M2 card and 3rd party M3 OPMA card.
Follow these steps to install the OPMA Card (M3295) into the SO-DIMM slot.
SO-DIMM Socket
M3295
1. Insert OPMA Card (M3295) firmly into the socket by pressing down as
shown in the diagram. Only it is firmly seated into the socket, two spring
levers on each side will close and secure the card into the socket. There
should be key on M3295 that fits the key in the SO-DIMM socket. The
card may fit in only one way.
2. To remove M3295, simply push out the spring levers as shown and pull
the card out of the socket.
NOTE: You may follow the above steps to install other 3rd party M3 card.
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2.13 - Connecting External Devices
Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting
peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details.
PS/2
Mouse/Keyboard
LAN Port x 2
ID
SW
Serial
Port
VGA
Port
USB Port x 2
ID
LED
SAS LED
IB Active LED
IB
Power
LED
IB
SAS
OPMA
Port
CON CON
NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but
software may be required to complete the installation.
Onboard LAN LED Color Definition
The three onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN
status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme
Left LED
Right LED
Link
Active
Link
Green
Off
Off
10 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
Blinking Green
Green
Green
Green
Active
Blinking Green
Link
Green
Blinking Green
Off
Yellow
Yellow
Off
Active
No Link
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2.14 - Installing the Power Supply
There are six power connectors on your Thunder n3600QX (S4987). The
Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports 12V and 5.5V SB input DPS power
supplies, please use below combination:
PWR3/7/8: 4-Pin PWR
Connector reserved for
Tyan 2U Barebone only
PWR4: 4-Pin PWR
Connector for Tyan M1223
only
Refer to Diagram B for each power location.
PWR6: 8-Pin PWR
Connector for Tyan M1223
and M1221
PWR2: PWR Main Connector
PWR3/7/8: PWR Connector reserved for Tyan 2U Barebone only (2Pin x 2)
PWR4: PWR Connector for Tyan M1223 only (2Pin x 2)
Signal Pin Pin Signal
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
+12V
+12V
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PWR6: Power Connector for Tyan M1221 only (4Pin x 2)
Signal Pin Pin Signal
GND
GND
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
+12V
+12V
+5V
+3.3V
PWR2: PWR Main Connector
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
GND
GND
Pin 9: 90~264V
Pin 8: Neutral
Pin 7: GND
Signal Signal
P7
P8
P9
GND
Neutral
90~264V
We suggest using a 1000W or higher power supply; this of course depends on
how many devices you attach. A 1000W is probably sufficient for systems
however a higher wattage solution may be needed if the system is fully loaded.
Look to the www.tyan.com website for further information.
YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power
cables to motherboard connectors.
NOTE
2.15 – Finishing Up
Congratulations on making it this far! You’re finished setting up the
hardware aspect of your computer. Before closing up your chassis, make
sure that all cables and wires are connected properly, especially IDE cables
and most importantly, jumpers. You may have difficulty powering on your
system if the motherboard jumpers are not set correctly.
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find
help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for
assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our
website or by calling your vendor’s support line.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
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 soft-
ware. The BIOS determines what a computer can do without
accessing programs from a disk. The BIOS contains all the code
required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives, serial
communications, and a number of miscellaneous functions. This
chapter describes the various BIOS settings that can be used to
configure your system.
The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice
and is provided for reference purposes only. The settings and con-
figurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print and are sub-
ject to change, and therefore may not match exactly what is
displayed on screen.
This section describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program
lets you modify basic configuration settings. The settings are then
stored in a dedicated, battery-backed memory (called NVRAM) that
retains the information even when the power is turned off.
To start the BIOS setup utility:
1. Turn on or reboot your system.
2. Press <Del> during POST (<Tab> on remote console) to start the
BIOS setup utility.
3.2 – BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections:
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
To configure basic system setups
To configure the advanced chipset features
To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings
To configure system boot order
Security
Chipset
Exit
To configure user and supervisor passwords
To configure chipset management features
To exit setup utility
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3.3 Setup Basics
The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using
the keyboard.
Key
Function
<F1>
<ESC>
General help window
Exit current menu
Å Æ arrow keys
↑ or ↓ arrow keys
<Tab> or <Shift-Tab>
<Home> or <End>
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
<->
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
<+>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
Save and exit
<Enter>
Execute command or select submenu
3.4 Getting Help
Pressing [F1] will display a small help window that describes the
appropriate
keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To
exit the Help Window, press [ESC].
3.5 In Case of Problems
If you have trouble booting your computer after making and saving
the changes with the BIOS setup program, you can restart the com-
puter 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 under-
stand. In particular, do not change settings in the Chipset section
unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing. The Chipset
defaults have been carefully chosen either by TYAN or your system
manufacturer for best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly
small change to the Chipset setup options may cause the system to
become unstable or unusable.
NOTE: The following pages provide the details of BIOS menu.
Please be noticed that the BIOS menu are continually changing
due to the BIOS updating. The BIOS menu provided are the
most updated when this manual is written. Please visit Tyan’s
website at http://www.tyan.com for the information of BIOS
updating.
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3.6 BIOS Main Menu
The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate.
The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left
frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out"
options cannot be configured, options in blue can be changed.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is
an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in
the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often, a text message will
accompany it.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : DD/MM/YY
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
ID
: 0AAAA000
Processor
Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor XXXX
Speed
Count
: xxxx MHz
: x
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
System Memory
Size
: xxxx MB
System Time
System Date
[HH:MM:SS]
[MM:DD:YYYY]
Feature
Option
Description
Main
Set the system time
System Time
HH : MM : SS
System Date
MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date
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3.7 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Advanced Settings
Configure CPU
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.
← → Select Screen
ꢀCPU Configuration
ꢀIDE Configuration
ꢀSuper IO Configuration
ꢀACPI Configuration
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ꢀAPM Configuration
ꢀEvent Log Configuration
ꢀHardware Health Configuration
ꢀRemote Access Configuration
ꢀUSB Configuration
Feature
Option
Description
Advanced Settings
CPU Configuration
IDE Configuration
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item
Configure CPU
Configure the IDE device(s)
Configures Super IO Chipset
Nat417
Section for Advanced ACPI
Configuration
Super IO Configuration
ACPI Configuration
APM Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Section for APM configuration
Mark as read, Clear or View
Event Log statistics
Configure/monitor the
Hardware Health
Hardware Health
Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
USB Configuration
Menu Item
Menu Item
Configure Remote Access
Configure the USB support
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3.7.1 CPU Configuration
You can use this screen to view CPU 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
This option should
remain disabled for
normal operation.
The driver
developer may
disable it for testing
purpose.
CPU Configuration
Module Version : XX.XX
AGESA Version : XXXXXX
Physical Count
Logical Count
:
:
X
X
Dual Core AMD Opteron (tm) Processor
Revision :
xxxxxxxx
xx
Cache L1:
xxxx
Cache L2:
xxxx
Speed:
xxxx
Current FSB Multiplier :
Maximum FSB Multiplier:
Able to change Freq.:
uCode Patch Level:
xxxx
xxxx
Yes
None required
← → Select
Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change
Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and
Exit
GART Error Reporting
Microcode Update
SVM u Code Option
Runtime Legacy PSB
ACPI 2.0 Objects
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
ESC Exit
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Feature
Option
Description
CPU Configuration
Module Version
AGESA Version
Physical Count
Logical Count
Read only
Displays information about CPU
Revision
Cache L1
Cache L2
Speed
Read only
Displays information about CPU
Current FSB Multiplier
Maximum FSB Multiplier
Able to change Freq.
uCode Patch Level
This option should remain disabled
for normal operation. The driver
developer may enable it for the
purpose of testing.
Disabled
GART Error Reporting
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Microcode Update
SVM u Code Option
Enable/Disable Microcode Update.
Processor Assisted Virtualization.
Enabled
Disabled
Enable/Disable the generation of
Power State Block for use of
PowerNow(tm) driver in a single
cover system.
Enable/Disable the generation of
ACPI_PPC,_PSS, and _PCT
objects.
Disabled
Runtime Legacy PSB
ACPI 2.0 Objects
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
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3.7.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to select options for the IDE
Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> Keys to select
an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> Keys to change the value of
the selection options.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE
devices. This displays
the status of auto
detection of IDE
devices.
IDE Configuration
Onboard IDE Controller
Serial-ATA Devices
[Enabled]
[Device 0/1]
ꢀnVidia RAID Setup
ꢀPrimary IDE Master
ꢀPrimary IDE Slave
ꢀSATA0 (Dev5, Func0)
ꢀSATA1 (Dev5, Func0)
ꢀSATA2 (Dev5, Func1)
ꢀSATA3 (Dev5, Func1)
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Hard Disk Write Protect
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)
ATA (PI) 80Pin Cable Detection
[Disabled]
[35]
[Host & Device]
Feature
Option
Description
IDE Configuration
Enabled
Onboard IDE Controller
Enable/Disable onboard IDE controller.
Configure serial ATA devices.
Disabled
Device 0/1
Disabled
Device 0
Disabled
Serial-ATA Devices
Enable/Disable device write protection.
This will be effective only if device is
accessed through BIOS.
Hard Disk Write Protect
Enabled
IDE Detect Time Out
(Sec)
0~35
(at 5 interval)
Select the time out value for detecting
ATA/ATAPI device(s).
Host & Device
Host
ATA (PI) 80Pin Cable
Detection
Select the mechanism for detecting
80Pin ATA(PI) cable.
Device
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3.7.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup
Feature
Option
Description
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE
devices. This displays
the status of auto
detection of IDE
devices.
RAID Setup
nVidia RAID Function
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
(Dev 5, Func0)
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
(Dev 5, Func0)
(Dev 5, Func1)
(Dev 5, Func1)
nVidia RAID Setup
While entering setup, you can
choose enabled/disabled RAID
mode for each ATA channel.
Disabled
nVidia Function
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enable/Disable specific SATA Drive
as RAID.
SATA0/1/2/3
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3.7.2.2 Primary IDE Master/Slave Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Primary IDE Master
Device: Not Detected
← → Select Screen
Type
[Auto]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
LBA /Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
32 Bit Data Transfer
[Enabled]
Feature
Option
Description
Primary IDE Master/Slave
Auto
Not Installed
CD/DVD
ARMD
Selects the type of device connected
to the system.
Type
Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the
device supports it and the device is
not already formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
Auto
LBA/Large Mode
Disabled
Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.
Disabled: The Data transfer from
and to the device occurs one sector
at a time.
Auto: The Data transfer from and to
the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time if the device supports it.
Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Disabled
Auto
Select the PIO Mode. Select Auto to
enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
0~4
(at 1 interval)
Select DMA Mode.
Auto: Auto detected.
S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis
and Reporting Technology) is a
utility that monitors your disk status
to predict hard disk failure.
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enable 32-bit to maximize the IDE
hard disk data transfer rate.
32Bit Data Transfer
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3.7.2.3 SATA0/1/2/3 Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot Security
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Exit
Third IDE Master
Device: Not Detected
← → Select Screen
LBA /Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
[Auto]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
32 Bit Data Transfer
[Enabled]
Feature
Option
Description
SATA 0/1/2/3
Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the
device supports it and the device is
not already formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
Auto
LBA/Large Mode
Disabled
Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.
Disabled: The Data transfer from
and to the device occurs one sector
at a time.
Auto: The Data transfer from and to
the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time if the device supports it.
Auto
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Disabled
Auto
Select the PIO Mode. Select Auto to
enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
0~4
(at 1 interval)
Select DMA Mode.
Auto: Auto detected.
S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis
and Reporting Technology) is a
utility that monitors your disk status
to predict hard disk failure.
Auto
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enable 32-bit to maximize the IDE
hard disk data transfer rate.
32Bit Data Transfer
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3.7.3 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Configure Win627 Super I/O Chipset
Allows BIOS to enable
or disable Floppy
Controller.
← → Select Screen
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
Serial Port2 Mode
Chassis Intrusion Detect
Watchdog Mode
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Configure Win627 Super I/O Chipset
3F8 IRQ4
3E8 IRQ4
Serial Port1 Address
Allow BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.
2E8 IRQ3
Disabled
2F8 IRQ3
3F8 IRQ4
2E8 IRQ3
Allow BIOS to select Serial Part2 Base
Addresses.
Serial Port2 Address
Disabled
Normal
Serial Port2 Mode
IrDA
Allow BIOS to select mode for Serial Port2.
ASK IR
Enable/Disable the function of chassis
intrusion detection. When chassis open
event is detected, BIOS will record the
event.
Disabled
Chassis Intrusion
Detect
Enabled
Disabled
2 Minutes
4 Minutes
6 Minutes
8 Minutes
10 Minutes
Watchdog Timer sets 2/4/6/8/10 minutes.
When WD time-out occurs, system will
auto reboot.
Watchdog Mode
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3.7.4 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Enable ACPI
ACPI Settings
Configuration settings
ꢀAdvanced ACPI Configuration
ꢀChipset ACPI Configuration
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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3.7.4.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Advanced ACPI Configuration
← → Select Screen
ACPI Version Features
ACPI APIC support
AMI OEMB table
[ACPI v1.0]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Headless mode
Feature
Option
Description
Advanced ACPI Configuration
ACPI v3.0
ACPI v2.0
ACPI v1.0
Enabled
Set this value to allow or prevent
the system to be complaint with
the ACPI 2.0 specification.
ACPI Version Features
ACPI APIC Support
This option allows you to define
whether or not to enable APIC
features.
Disabled
Set this value to allow the ACPI
BIOS to add a pointer to an
OEMB table in the Root System
Description Table (RSDT) table.
Note: OEMB table is used to pass
POST data to the AMI code
during ACPI O/S operations.
Enabled
AMI OEMB table
Headless mode
Disabled
Enabled
Enable or disable Headless
operation mode through ACPI.
Disabled
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3.7.4.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Chipset ACPI Configuration
← → Select Screen
MCP55 ACPI HPET Table
[Enabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Chipset ACPI Configuration
Enabled
Enable/Disable MCP55 ACPI
HPET Table.
MCP55 ACPI HPET Table
Disabled
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3.7.5 APM Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Power Management/APM
[Enabled]
Enable or Disable APM
Power Button Mode
[On/Off]
Video Power Down Mode
Green PC Monitor Power State
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute)
Force Throttle
Manual Throttle Ratio
System Thermal
Thermal throttle Ratio
Resume On PME#
Resume On PCIE Wake#
Resume On LAN (MAC)
Resume On Ring
Resume On PS/2 Keyboard
Resume On RTC Alarm
[Enabled]
[Standby]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[50%]
[Disabled]
[50%]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
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Feature
Option
Description
APM Configuration
Enabled
Disabled
On/Off
suspend
Enabled
Disabled
Standby
Suspend
Off
Power Management/APM
Power Button Mode
Enables or Disable APM.
Go into ON/OFF or suspend
when power button is pressed.
Video Power Down Mode
Power Down Video is Off.
Green PC Monitor Power
State
Options: standby suspend off.
Enabled
Disabled
1
Power Down, Hard Disk in
suspend Mode.
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Hard Disk Time Out in specified
Minutes.
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute)
10
11
12
13
14
15
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
87.5%
75%
Disable, Enable the force to
thermal throttling function.
Force Throttle
62.5%
50%
37.5%
25%
Select the Duty Cycle in Throttle
mode.
Manual Throttle Ratio
12.5%
Disable/Enable Thermal to
generate a power management
event.
Enabled
System Thermal
Disabled
87.5%
75%
62.5%
50%
37.5%
25%
Select the duty cycle in throttle
when the thermal override
condition occurs.
Thermal throttle Ratio
12.5%
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disable/Enable PME to generate
a wake event.
Disable/Enable PME to generate
a wake event.
Resume On PME#
Resume On PCIE Wake
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Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disable/Enable LAN(MAC) to
generate a wake event.
Disable/Enable RI to generate a
wake event.
Disable/Enable PS/2 Keyboard
to generate a wake event.
Disable/Enable RTC event to
wake after a power failure.
Resume On LAN (MAC)
Resume On Ring
Resume On PS/2 Keyboard
Resume On RTC Alarm
3.7.6 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu
You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This
logs system events (such as Clear CMOS, 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
View all unread events
on the Event Log.
Event Logging details
View Event Log
Mark All Events as Read
Clear Event Log
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Event Logging details
Views all unread events on the
Event Log.
View Event Log
__
OK
Cancel
OK
Marks all unread events as
read.
Mark All Events as Read
Clear Event Log
Erases all of events.
Cancel
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3.7.7 Hardware Health Configuration 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Enables Hardware
Health Monitoring
Device.
Hardware Health Configuration
Auto FAN Control
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
ꢀFAN Configuration
ꢀVoltage Configuration
ꢀTemperature Configuration
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Hardware Health Configuration
Enabled
Auto FAN Control
Enable/Disable AUTOFAN control.
The CPU0,2,3 FAN min duty cycle is 25%, and
the CPU 1 FAN min duty cycle is 30%.
Disabled
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3.7.7.1 FAN Configuration Sub-Men
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot
Main
Advanced
Security
Chipset
Exit
Fan Configuration
FAN1
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN5
FAN6
FAN7
FAN8
FAN9
FAN10
FAN11
FAN12
FAN13
FAN14
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
Reading
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
XXXXX RPM
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
3.7.7.2 Voltage Configuration Sub-Men
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot
Main
Advanced
Security
Chipset
Exit
Voltage Configuration
CPU0 VCORE
CPU0 VDD
CPU1 VCORE
CPU1 VDD
CPU2 VCORE
CPU2 VDD
CPU3 VCORE
CPU3 VDD
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
XXXV
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
VLPT
5VSB
VDD5V
VDD12V
SB1.5V
SB1.4V
1.2V
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3.7.7.3 Temperature Configuration Sub-Men
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Temperature Configuration
← → Select Screen
CPU0 Temperature:
CPU1 Temperature:
CPU2 Temperature:
CPU3 Temperature:
XXX°C/ XXX°F
XXX°C/ XXX°F
XXX°C/ XXX°F
XXX°C/ XXX°F
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
MCP55 Temperature:
System Temperature:
XXX°C/ XXX°F
XXX°C/ XXX°F
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3.7.8 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Select remote access
type.
Remote Access
[Disabled]
[COM1]
Serial Port Number
Base Address, IRQ
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Redirection After BIOS POST
Terminal Type
← → Select Screen
[115200 8,n,1]
[None]
[Always]
[ANSI]
[Enabled]
[NO Delay]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Serdir Memory Display Delay
Feature
Option
Description
Configure Remote Access type and parameters
Enabled
Disabled
Enables remote access to
system through serial port.
Select Serial Port for console
redirection.
Remote Access
COM1
Serial Port Number
COM2
115200 8, n,1
56700 8,n,1
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
38400 8,n,1
19200 8,n,1
09600 8,n,1
None
Hardware
Software
Select Serial Port Settings..
Select Flow Control for console
redirection.
Disabled: turns of the
redirection after Boot.
Disabled
Redirection After BIOS
POST
Redirection is active during
POST and during Boot loader.
Always
ANSI
VT100
Terminal Type
Select the target terminal type.
VT-UTF8
Enable/Disable VT-UTF8
combination key support for
ANSI/VT100 terminals.
Enabled
VT-UTF8 Combo Key
Support
Disable
No Delay
Delay 1Sec
Delay 2Sec
Delay 4Sec
Serdir Memory Display
Delay
Gives the delay in seconds to
display memory information.
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3.7.9 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Enables support for
legacy USB.
USB Configuration
Module Version – X.XX.X-XX.X
USB Devices Enabled:
None
← → Select Screen
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
[Enabled]
[HiSpeed]
[Enabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ꢀ USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
Feature
Option
Description
USB Configuration
Disabled
Enables support for legacy
USB.
Legacy USB Support
Enabled
Configure the USB 2.0
controller in Hi Speed
(480Mbps) or Full Speed
(12Mbps).
This is a work around for OSes
without EHCI hand-off support.
The EHCI ownership change
should claim by EHCI driver.
Hi Speed
Full Speed
Enabled
Disabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
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3.7.9.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Men
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay
Device # 1
[20 Sec]
XXXX
[Auto]
Emulation Type
Feature
Option
Description
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
20 Sec
Number of seconds POST
waits for the USB mass storage
device after start unit
command.
10 Sec
USB Mass Storage Reset
Delay
30 Sec
40 Sec
Auto
If Auto, USB devices less than
530MB will be emulated as
Floppy and remaining as hard
drive. Forced FDD option can
be used to force a HDD
Floppy
Forced FDD
Hard Disk
CDROM
Emulation Type
formatted drive to boot as FDD.
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3.8 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Clear NVRAM during
System Boot.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.
← → Select Screen
Clear NVRAM
[No]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug & Play O/S
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster
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Feature
Option
Description
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
No
Yes
Clears NVRAM during system
Boot.
Clear NVRAM
No: lets the BIOS configure all the
devices in the system.
Yes
Yes: lets the operating system
configure Plug and Play (PnP)
devices not required for boot if
your system has a Plug and Play
operating system.
Plug & Play OS
No
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64
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.
96
128
160
192
224
248
PCI Latency Timer
Values in units of PCI clocks for
PCI device latency timer register.
Yes
Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card
if card requests IRQ.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
No
This is the default setting and
should not be changed unless the
VGA card manufacturer requires
Palette Snooping to be Enabled.
Enabled: informs the PCI devices
that an ISA graphics device is
installed in the system so the card
will function correctly.
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Reserved
Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus
mastering for reading / writing to
IDE drives.
PCI IDE BusMaster
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3.9 Boot 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Configures settings
during System Boot.
Boot Settings
← → Select Screen
ꢀ Boot Settings Configuration
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ꢀ Boot Device Priority
ꢀ Hard Disk Drives
ꢀ Removable Drives
ꢀ Network Drives
3.9.1 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Quiet Boot
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
Add On ROM Display Mode
Boot up Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Auto]
← → Select Screen
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Endless Boot
[Disabled]
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Feature
Option
Description
Boot Settings Configuration
Enabled
This option allows user bypass BIOS
self test during POST.
Quick Boot
Disabled
Disabled: displays normal POST
messages.
Enabled: displays OEM log instead of
POST messages.
Disabled
Quiet Boot
Enabled
Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM
of add-on cards to be displayed during
quiet boot.
Force BIOS
Add On ROM Display
Mode
Keep Current
On
Off
Boot up Num-Lock
Selects Power-on state for Numlock.
Enabled
PS/2 Mouse Support
Selects support for PS/2 Mouse.
Disabled
Auto
Enabled
Waits for F1 key to be present if error
occurs.
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
Endless Boot
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in
POST.
Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap
interrupt 19.
Enable/Disable endless loop boot from
BBS table.
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3.9.2 Boot Device Priority
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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has
been disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Boot Device Priority
Settings for boot priority.
These can be customized
depending on your
preference.
xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
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3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot Security
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Hard Disk Drives
1st Drive
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Hard Disk Drives
Specifies the boot
sequence from the available
devices.
xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
1st Drive
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3.9.4 Removable Drives
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot Security
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Removable Drives
1st Drive
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Network Drives
xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
Specifies the boot
sequence from the available
devices.
1st Drive
3.9.5 Netwod Drives
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
Netword Drives
1st Drive
2nd Drive
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Network Drives
xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx
Disabled
Specifies the boot
sequence from the available
devices.
1st Drive
2nd Drive
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3.10 Security Menu
The system can be configured so that all users must enter a
password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is
entered, using either the Supervisor password or User password.
The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different levels of
password security. If you select password support, you are
prompted for a one to six character password. Type the password
on the keyboard. The password does not appear on the screen
when typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, you must
clear CMOS and reconfigure.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Install or change the
password.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password Not Installed
← → Select Screen
:
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Feature
Option
Description
Security Settings
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.
If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.
Selects this option to change or
install Supervisor Password.
Selects this option to change or
install User Password.
Not Installed
Installed
Supervisor Password:
User Password:
Not Installed
Installed
Change Supervisor
Password
__
__
Change User Password
When it is set to [Enabled], BIOS
will issue a virus warning
Disabled
Boot Sector Virus Protection
message and beep if a write to
the boot sector or the partition
table of the HDD is attempted.
Enabled
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3.11 Chipset 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Options for NB
Advanced Chipset Settings
← → Select Screen
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ꢀ Northbridge Configuration
ꢀ Southbridge/MCP55 Configuration
ꢀ Hyper Transport Configuration
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3.11.1 Northbridge 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
NorthBridge Chipset Configuration
ꢀ Memory Configuration
ꢀ ECC Configuration
ꢀ IOMMU Option Menu
Power Down Control
[Auto]
[Auto]
Alternate VID
Memory CLK
CAS latency (Tcl)
:XXX MHz
:XX
← → Select Screen
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)
Min Active RAS (Tras)
Row Precharge Time (Trp)
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)
Row Cycle (Trc)
:X CLK
:X CLK
:X CLK
:X CLK
:XX CLK
:X ns
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Asynchronous Latency
Feature
Option
Description
NorthBridge Chipset Configuration
Allow DIMMs to enter power down
mode by deasserting the clock enable
signal when DIMMs are not in use.
Auto
Power Down Control
Disable
Auto
0.850V
1.050V
1.025V
1.000V
Specify the alternate VID while in low
power status.
0.975V
Alternate VID
0.950V
0.925V
0.900V
0.875V
0.825V
0.800V
It shows the clock frequency of the
installed SDRAM.
Memory CLK
Read only
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Feature
Option
Description
NorthBridge Chipset Configuration
This controls the timing delay (in clock
cycles) before SDRAM starts a read
command after receiving it.
CAS Latency (Tcl)
Read only
Read only
When DRAM is refreshed, both rows
and columns are addressed
separately. This setup item allows you
to determine the timing of the transition
from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS
(column address strobe). The less the
clock cycles, the faster the DRAM
performance.
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)
This setting allows you to select the
number of clock cycles allotted for the
RAS pulse width, according to DRAM
specifications. The less the clock
cycles, the faster the DRAM
Min Active RAS (Tras)
Read only
Read only
performance.
This item controls the number of cycles
for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be
allowed to precharge. If insufficient
time is allowed for the RAS to
accumulate its chage before DRAM
refresh, refresh may be incomplete and
DRAM may fail to retain data. This
item applies only when synchronous
DRAM is installed in the system.
Row Precharge Time
(Trp)
Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or subtract
from hardware generated value.
Recommended setting is Auto.
Read only
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)
Row Cycle (Trc)
Bits 7-4. RAS#-active to RAS#-active
or auto refresh of the same bank.
Bits 3-0. This filed should be loaded
with a 4-bit value equal to the
maximum asynchronous latency in the
DRAM read round-trip loop.
Read only
Read only
Asynchronous Latency
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3.11.1.1 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
MEMCLK can be set
by the code using
Memory Configuration
AUTO, or if you use
LIMIT, you can set one
of the standard values.
Memclock Mode
[Auto]
Memory Clock Value
[400]
MCT Timing Mode
CAS Latency (CL)
TRAS
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
TRP
TRCD
TRRD
TRC
← → Select Screen
Bank Interleaving
[Auto]
Enable Clock to All DIMMs
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID
CS Spuring Enable
DQS Signal Training Control
Memory Hole Remapping
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Feature
Option
Description
Memory Configuration
Select the DRAM Frequency
Limit
Auto
programming method. If Auto, the
DRAM speed will be based on
SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will
not exceed the specified value. If
Manual, the DRAM speed specified
will be programmed by users.
Memclock Mode
Manual
400
533
667
Memory Clock Value
Set Memory Value
800
Manual
Auto
Auto
3.0 ~ 6.0
Auto
Allow user to configure the MCT
Timing Mode manually.
MCT Timing Mode
CAS Latency (CL)
TRAS
Set CAS Latency
Set TRAS
5CLK ~ 18CLK
Auto
3CLK ~ 6CLK
Auto
3CLK ~ 6CLK
Auto
2T ~ 5T
Auto
11T ~ 25T
Disabled
Auto
TRP
Set TRP
TRCD
Set TRCD
TRRD
Set TRRD
TRC
Set TRC
Bank Interleaving
Enable Bank Memory Interleaving
Enable unused clocks to DIMMs
even memory slots are not
populated.
Enabled
Enable Clock to All DIMMs
Disabled
MemClk Tristate
C3/ATLVID
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enable/Disable MemClk Tri-Stating
during C3 and Alt VID
Reserve a spare memory rank in
each mode.
CS Spuring Enable
Turning this off will require custom
memory timings programming.
Training will be automatically
disabled if CS sparing is enabled.
Enable Memory Remapping around
Memory Hole
Enabled
DQS
Control
Signal
Training
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Memory Hole Remapping
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3.11.1.2 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
DRAM ECC allows
hardware to report and
correct memory errors
automatically
ECC Configuration
maintaining system
integrity.
DRAM ECC Enable
4-Bit ECC Mode
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT
DRAM BG Scrub
L2 Cache BG Scrub
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Data Cache BG Scrub
Feature
Option
Description
ECC Configuration
DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and
correct memory errors automatically
maintaining system integrity.
Enabled
DRAM ECC Enable
4-Bit ECC Mode
Disabled
Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode.
Note: Also known as CHIPKILL ECC Mode
Disabled
Enabled
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT allows the
system to correct DRAM ECC errors
immediately when they occur, even if
background scrubbing is on.
Disabled
DRAM SCRUB
REDIRECT
Enabled
Disabled
40ns
80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns
DRAM scrubbing corrects memory errors so
later reads are correct. Doing this while
memory is not being used improves
performance.
Note: When AMD’s node interleave feature
is enabled, BIOS will force DRAM scrub off.
1.28us
2.56us
5.12us
10.2us
20.5us
41.0us
81.9us
163.8us
327.7us
655.4us
Disabled
40ns
DRAM BG Scrub
L2 Cache BG Scrub
Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to be
corrected while idle.
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Feature
Option
Description
ECC Configuration
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
Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be
corrected while idle.
Data Cache BG Scrub
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3.11.1.3 IOMMU Option Menu
This menu has options for IOMMU. 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Set GART size in
systems without AGP,
or disable altogether.
Some OSes require
valid GART for proper
operation, If AGP is
present, select
IOMMU Mode
[AGP Present]
appropriate option to
ensure proper AGP
operation.
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
IOMMU Configuration
AGP Present
Disabled
32 MB
Set GART size in systems without
AGP, or disable altogether. Some
OSes require valid GART for proper
operation, If AGP is present, select
appropriate option to ensure proper
AGP operation.
64 MB
IOMMU Mode
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
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3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives options for southbridge devices settings. Select
a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing
Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
SouthBridge Chipset Configuration
CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum
PCIE Spread Spectrum
SATA Spread Spectrum
[Center Spread]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Primary Graphics Adapter
USB1.1 Controller
USB2.0 Controller
LAN1
[PCI Express ->PCI]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
LAN2
[Auto]
Restore on AC Power Loss
SAS Function
SAS Option ROM
[Last State]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Feature
Option
Description
SouthBridge Chipset Configuration
Disabled
Disabled Up Spread Center
Spread. Select CPU/LDT
Spread Spectrum Mode.
Select PCIE Spread Spectrum
Mode.
CPU/LDT Spread
Spectrum
Up Spread
Center Spread
Disabled
PCIE Spread Spectrum
SATA Spread Spectrum
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Select SATA Spread Spectrum
Mode.
Primary Graphics
Adapter
PCI Express ->PCI
PCI -> PCI Express
Enabled
Set Primary Graphics Adapter
Mode.
Enable/Disable USB 1.1
Controller.
Enable/Disable USB 2.0
Controller.
USB 1.1
USB 2.0
LAN1
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
LAN1 Configuration
LAN2 Configuration
LAN2
Power Off
Power On
Last State
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Restore on AC Power
Loss
System State after Restore on
AC Power Loss
SAS Function
Enable/disable SAS Function.
Enable/disable SAS Option.
SAS Option ROM
Disabled
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3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu
This menu gives Hyper Transport Links settings. Select a menu
by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter.
The settings are described on the following pages.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
PCI/PnP
Boot
Security
Chipset
Exit
Hper Transport MCP55 Configuration
← → Select Screen
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU) Freq Auto
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU) Frequency
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU) LinkWidth
[Disabled]
[1000 MHz]
[16↓,16↑]
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature
Option
Description
Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration
Enabled
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU)
Freq Auto
MCP55 (SB) to K8 (CPU) Frequency
Selection by CPU capability.
Disabled
200
400
600
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU)
Frequency
800
1000
MCP55 (SB) to K8 (CPU) Frequency
Selection.
1200
1400
1600
4↓4↑
8↓8↑
16↓16↑
Mcp55(SB) to K8 (CPU)
LinkWidth
MCP55 (SB) to K8 (CPU) link width
selection.
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3.12 Exit Menu
You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it
Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter.
BIOS Setup Utility
PCI/PnP Boot Security
Main
Advanced
Chipset
Exit
Exit system setup after
saving the changes.
Exit Options
F10 key can be used for
this operation.
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Charges
← → Select Screen
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are stored into CMOS.
System will use the new settings to boot up.
Discard Changes and Exit
Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are not stored into CMOS.
System will use the old settings to boot up.
Discard Changes
Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made
but not saved into CMOS.
Load Optimal Defaults
Use this option to load default performance setup values.
Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or
modified incorrectly.
Load Failsafe Defaults
Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values.
Use this option when troubleshooting.
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Chapter 4: Diagnostics
NOTE: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check
the following things in the following order:
Memory, Video, CPU
By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might
have been when setting up your system. For more information on
troubleshooting, check the TYAN website at: http://www.tyan.com.
4.1 Beep Codes
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through two kinds
of audible beeps.
•A single long beep followed by two short beeps: It indicates that a
video error has occurred.
•A single long beep repeatedly: It indicates that a DRAM error has
occurred.
The most common type of error is a memory error.
Before contacting your vendor or TYAN Technical Support, be sure that you
note as much as you can about the beep code length and order that you
experience. Also, be ready with information regarding add-in cards, drives and
O/S to speed the support process and come to a quicker solution.
4.2 Flash Utility
Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash
Utility with your motherboard, please check the TYAN web site:
http://www.tyan.com/
NOTE: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event
of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS.
There are no exceptions. TYAN does not have a policy for replacing BIOS chips
directly with end users. In no event will TYAN be held responsible for damages
done by the end user.
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4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code
The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS
pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that
may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:
Checkpoint
Description
03
Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize
BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on
POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the
Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags."
04
Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and
CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by
reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS
with power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status
register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and
interrupt vector table.
Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer.Install
the POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer
interrupt.
05
06
Traps INT1Ch vector to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."
Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program
the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto
detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
08
0A
0B
0C
0E
Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the
Kernel Variables.
Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets
control for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and
Silent logo modules.
13
24
30
2A
Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
Initialize System Management Interrupt.
Initializes different devices through DIM.
See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter
installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
Initializes all the output devices.
Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to
ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for
ADM. Activate ADM module.
2C
2E
31
33
37
Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text
information.
Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message,
and any OEM specific information.
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Checkpoint
Description
38
Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints
section of document for more information.
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3A
3B
Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
Initialize RTC date/time.
Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or
ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.
Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor
in CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the
BDA, EBDA…etc.
3C
40
50
52
Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that
needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.
Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
Initializes remaining option ROMs.
Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
Log errors encountered during POST.
Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
Late POST initialization of chipset registers.
Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected
Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
Check boot password if installed.
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7A
7C
84
85
87
8C
8E
90
A0
A1
A2
Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules.
Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the
Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module.
Disables the system configuration display if needed.
Initialize runtime language module.
Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the
CPU’s before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.
Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
Wait for user input at config display if needed.
A4
A7
A8
A9
AA
Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the
ADM module.
AB
AC
B1
00
Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
Save system context for ACPI.
Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).
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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
====Example Chipset 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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Appendix II: LSI Logic Config Utility
NOTE: This appendix just provides a brief introduction of the LSI Logic
integrated RAID solution for LSI Logic controller LSISAS 1068E.
For detail of SAS RAID (S4987), please visit
http://www.Lsilogic.com/contacts/index.html
to refer to LSI manual.
The main LSI Logic Config Utility menu is the first screen you can navigate
that shows you how to configure and use the components of the LSI Logic
integrated raid (IR) software product with LSI Logic controller — LSI
SAS1068E.
To start the LSI Logic Config Utility:
1. Turn on or reboot your system;
2. Press <Ctrl+C> during POST to start the LSI Logic Config Utility;
3. On the Adapter list screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS
adapter (SAS1068E), as shown in figure X.1;
Figure X.1
4. Press <Enter> to go to the Adapter Properties screen as shown in figure
X.2
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Figure X.2
On the Adapter properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID
Properties on the screen and press <Enter>.
When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create XX (such as
IM, IME or IS) volume as shown in figure X.3. The create New Array screen
illustrates a list of disks that can be added to a volume.
Figure X.3
5. Move the cursor to the “RAID disk” column to select a disk. To
add a disk to the volume, change the “NO” to “YES” by pressing “+
Key”, “- Key”, or “space bar”.
5.1 Creating an IM (RAID 1) volume: When the disk is added, you may
either keep the existing data or overwrite it. Press “M” to keep the
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existing data on the first disk or press “D” to overwrite it.
If you keep the existing data, this is called a migration. The first disk
will be mirrored onto the second one, so the data you want to keep
must be on the first disk added to the volume. And in this way, any
data on the second disk is overwritten.
5.2 Creating an IME (RAID 1E) volume: Repeat this step to select
a total of three to eight disks for the volume (or three to seven
disks if you will create a global hot spare).
5.3 Creating IS (RAID 0) volume: There are several limitations
when creating an IS (RAID 0) volume.
5.3.1 All disks must be either SATA or SAS (with SMART support);
Disks must have 512-byte blocks and must not have
removable media;
5.3.2 There must be 2 (included) to 8 (included) drives in a valid IS
volume. Hot spare drives are not allowed;
5.3.3 After disks have been added, the Array Size field will reflect
the size of the new volume.
6. When the volume has been fully configured, press “C” and then
select save changes and exit this menu to commit the
changes.
Note: Integrated striping (RAID 0) does not provide any data protection in the
event of disk failure. It is primarily used to increase speed.
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Appendix III: InfiniBand Installation Guide
InfiniBand™ enabling, Optional for S4987WG2NGI2 only
Note: The appendix just gives a draft picture of the InfiniBand™ driver
installation, for the detail please visit http://www.mellanox.com/ to download
the latest InfiniBand Driver and users’ manual.
The InfiniBand™ Architecture (IBA) is an industry standard that defines a new
high-speed switched fabric subsystem designed to connect processor nodes
and I/O nodes to form a system area network. This new interconnected
method moves away from the local transaction-based I/O model across
buses to a remote message-passing model across channels. The
architecture is independent of the host operating system (OS) and the
processor platform.
Installer
- Installer developed using installShiled which is the most popular tool for
building installers
- MSI format
- Simple, self explained GUI installation
- Can be run in batch mode (no GUI) by’ msiexec/quit’
- Default install dir:\program files\Mellanox
- Add the installed package to “Add remove programs” and “start - > Program
- > Mellanox”
Some important notes:
–
Your S4987 CD includes InfiniBand Driver, and for the latest Driver version,
please visit: http://www.mellanox.com/ to download the driver:
Click OFED to download Linux driver.
Click WinIB to download Windows driver.
–
–
Supported HCA (Host Channel Adapters) must be installed before WinIB
installation.
Since IB drivers are not certified by Microsoft, several security alerts will
pop during installation. Please accept them all.
*To prevent this please change to “ignore” in “My computer - >properties -
> Hardware -> Driver signing”;
–
–
During installation “Find new hardware wizard” will popup. Please choose
“cancel” for all instances.
Install Log file:\Windows\setupapi.log.
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The following diagrams may guide you how to install the InfiniBand Driver.
Welcome Screen
License Agreement
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Registration Info
Install Path SDP/WSD Activation
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Complete/Custom
Components Selection.
Only SDP or WSD may be installed. Not both! Below, SDK…
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SDP/WSD Activation
The installer installs 3 types of devices:
– InfiniBand Fabric
– HCA
– IPoIB Interface
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Uninstall InfiniBand Driver
z
z
Uninstall can be done from the “Add/Remove Program” of the
control panel or from the “Start -> Programs -> Mellanox ->
WinIB”;
After the uninstall one MUST restart the machine to complete
the uninstall process;
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Appendix IV: Recommended Accessory List
For integrating your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) into a 1U/2U system, you can
either equip your S4987 with the Tyan Barebone qualified accessories or use
others with the same specification as a reference.
Power Supply Unit
Below is detailed information of recommended power supply unit. You may
contact COLDWATT (PSU vendor) directly if having any interest:
www.coldwatt.com
Vendor
COLDWATT
Vendor model name
Tyan model name
CWA2-1000-10-TY01
CPSU - 0240
Picture
Description
1000W PSU
Riser Card
The following provides information on riser cards of Tyan 1U/2U Barebone
solutions with S4987 motherboard. You may ask Tyan for support if having any
interest.
Tyan
model name
M2061
M2083 - RS
M4987- HTX
Picture
PCI-E to PCI-X
riser; 1U
PCI-E to PCI-E
riser, 1U
Description
HTX riser card,1U
HTX slot
Installation
Location
PCI-E x 16 slot
PCI-E x 16 slot
Tyan
model name
M4987- 2U
Picture
Front view
Rear view
Description
(2) PCI-E x16 slots w/ x8 signal and (1) HTX slot, 2U
PCI-E x 16 slot and HTX slot
Installation
Location
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If you are interested in Tyan 1U GT26-B4987 accessory list, please visit
http://www.tyan.com/support_download_fru.aspx?model=B.GT26B4987
for details.
For the Tyan 2U TN27-B4987 accessory list (not available at the time of print),
please visit www.tyan.com for further details.
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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
losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily
stored, not permanently saved.
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Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection
between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and
PCI or ISA local buses.
Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system
memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an
application. Using a cache lowers data access times since the information is
stored in SRAM instead of slower DRAM. Note that the cache is also much
smaller than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you may
have as much as 4GB of regular memory.
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are
“on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the
basic startup information for the BIOS.
COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it
transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on
another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after
another). Parallel ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the
same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).
DDR (Double Data Rate): a technology designed to double the clock speed of
the memory. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system
clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM
than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM socket because the physical slot and the
logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket,
which is capable of acting as a memory bank.
DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA
channels allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the
main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other
tasks. As with IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line.
Plug-n-Play devices will take care of this for you.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which
looses data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh
requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM
such as SRAM.
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ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data
to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected
at the same time that they’re found.
EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash
BIOS, it is a ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows
you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new
chip. TYAN’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing
information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information
helps properly configure the system each time it boots.
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and
external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard.
The standard form factors are the AT and ATX.
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
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.
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
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up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details
for you.
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for
another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends
data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory
that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same
time.
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data
pathway) which is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate
within a single system (as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple
systems).
PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes
used by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast,
DMA channels do not). PCI refers to the type of bus used by these modes to
communicate with the CPU.
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI
slot.
Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache
because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first
to the faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the
slower secondary cache.
PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the
industry. Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating
systems that are not Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each
time you add or change any part of your hardware.
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together
make up the Wired for Management 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was
designed to define a standard set of preboot protocol services within a client
with the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry
standard protocols.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to
be stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the
data is stored redundantly and multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive
to the operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped
(or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID
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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.
SDRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be
refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive.
SLI (Scalable Link Interface): NVIDIA SLI technology links two graphics cards
together to provide scalability and increased performance. NVIDIA SLI takes
advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, and
features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPUs (graphics
processing units) and NVIDIA MCPs (media and communications processors).
Depending on the application, NVIDIA SLI can deliver as much as two times the
performance of a single GPU configuration.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other
devices continue to operate normally.
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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 first turn to your dealer for direct
support. Your system has most likely been configured or designed by them and
they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your system
contains. Hence, they should be of the most assistance for you. Furthermore, if
you purchased your system from a dealer near you, take the system to them
directly to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have
expensive consequences).
If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can help.
Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, Tyan has
continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations. Tyan'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 techsupport@tyan.com
Help Resources:
1. See the beep codes section of this manual.
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates, and other
information: 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 A limits for radio interference as
specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference
Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux norms de Classe A 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 appears 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 #: D1900-100
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