Tempest i5100W /// S5376 Version 1.2 Copyright Copyright © 2008 MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved. TYAN is a registered trademark of MiTAC International Corporation. Trademark All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following. ® TYAN , Tempest i5100W are trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation.
Table of Contents Check the box contents! Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Congratulations 1.2 Hardware Specifications Chapter 2: Board Installation 2.1 Board Image 2.2 Block Diagram 2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors 2.4 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis 2.5 Installing the Processor(s) 2.6 Installing the Memory 2.7 Attaching Drive Cables 2.8 Installing Add-in Cards 2.9 Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules 2.10 Connecting External Devices 2.11 Installing the Power Supply 2.
Check the box contents! 1x S5376 motherboard 3 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra-DMA-133/100/66/33 IDE cable 2 x mini SAS Cable (S5376WAG2NR) 6 x Serial ATA Cable 2 x USB2.0 cable 1x Serial Port Cable 1 x Audio cable (optional, MiTAC P/N # 422774700001) 1 x S5376 user’s manual 1 x S5376 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 2 x CPU Back Plane If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Tempest i5100W (S5376) is a flexible Intel® platform for multiple applications, based on Intel® San Clemente MCH and ICH9R chipsets.
Memory •Six (6) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets •Supports Registered ECC DIMMs •Max.
Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Tempest i5100W S5376 matches the SSI CEB specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an SSI CEB 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.
2.1- Board Image Tempest i5100W S5376WAG2NR 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. 8 http://www.tyan.
Tempest i5100W S5376G2NR 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. 9 http://www.tyan.
2.2 - Block Diagram Tempest i5100W S5376WAG2NR 10 http://www.tyan.
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2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram. Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover 12 http://www.tyan.
Jumper/Connector Function P1 Rear Audio Header J1 Front Panel Audio Header J2 SO-DIMM Socket LCM (J5) LCM Header COM2 (J22) COM2 Connector USB2 (J15) / USB3 (J16) USB Front Header TYFP1 (J21) Front Panel Header TYFP2 (J13) Front Panel Header 2 for Barebone FAN CONN (J12) Fan Board Header for Barebone SATA0~SATA5 Serial ATA Connector PW1 24-pin Power Connector (EPS12V) PW3 8-pin Power Connector (EPS12V) PW2 Aux.
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P1: Rear Audio Header (S5376WAG2NR) Optional audio cable for rear panel is available for order (MiTAC P/N# 422774700001). 2 12 1 11 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 MIC1_L_C GND LINE1_L_C KEY FRONT_L_C NC 2 4 6 8 10 12 MIC1_R_C MIC1_JD LINE1_R_C LINE1_JD FRONT_R_C FRONT_JD J1: Front Panel Audio Header (S5376WAG2NR) TYAN does not provide cables for this header.
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COM2 (J22): COM2 Connector 10 9 2 1 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 DCD RX TX DTR GND 2 4 6 8 10 DSR RTS CTS RI KEY FAN CONN (J12): Fan Board Header for Barebone It is designed for barebone use only. 13 1 14 2 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 CPU0-TACH CPU1-TACH FAN1-TACH FAN3-TACH FAN2-TACH GND GND 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 SYS4-TACH SYS5-TACH SYS6-TACH SYS7-TACH SYS8-TACH KEY HMO-FANPWM1 TYFP2 (J13): Front Panel Header 2 for Barebone It is designed for barebone use only.
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FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2: 4-pin Fan Header Use this header to connect the cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system at optimum performance levels.
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JP5: SAS 1068E Enable/Disable Jumper (S5376WAG2NR) 1 3 1 3 Pin 1-2 Closed: Enable (Default) Pin 2-3 Closed: Disable PW2: Aux. Power Connector for Riser Card (M2061) 1 Pin Signal 1 +12V 21 http://www.tyan.
2.4 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. If you are unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case.
2.5 - Installing the Processor(s) Your Tempest i5100W S5376 supports the latest processor technologies from Intel. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support: http://www.tyan.com Processor Installation (LGA771 Socket) The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible. Please note that both processors of the same type and frequency are required for optimal system performance.
3. Lift the metal cover to expose the socket interior and place the socket in as shown. Pin 1 4. Close the cover and return the locking lever to its locked position. 5. Repeat this procedure for the second processor socket. 6. Turn the board upside down and insert the heat sink spring mechanism as shown. 7. Turn the board the right way up again and screw the heat sink into place. 24 http://www.tyan.
8. Repeat this procedure for the second processor. Cooling Fan Installation After you have installed the processor, the heatsink should be installed to ensure that the processor runs efficiently and does not overheat. Use the heatsink supplied for best results. Follow these instructions to install the heatsink shown. 1. 2. 3. 4. Apply some (a little will work, more doesn’t equal better performance) thermal compound to the top of the processor.
2.6 - Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-667/533 DIMM modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard. The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.
The following chart outlines the suggested rules for populating memory. Single Rank Memory Dual Rank Memory DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6 Single Channel Channel 0 Channel 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Dual Channel Channel 0 & 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x NOTE: Please refer to the mainboard layout diagram on page 12 for DIMM location. 27 http://www.tyan.
Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tempest i5100W S5376. 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. 28 http://www.tyan.
2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tempest i5100W S5376 is also equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. TYAN has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase. The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive 1.SATA drive cable connection 2.
2.8 - Installing Add-In Cards Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing the slots that appear on your motherboard. 1 PCI-E x16 slot (w/ x16 bus) 2 PCI-E x8 slots (w/ x4 bus) 3 PCI 32/33MHz slots 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.
2.9 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM modules Your S5376 motherboard is equipped with an optional proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The 200-pin vertical SO-DIMM connector can be used for TYAN M3295-2/M3296 expansion card to provide such features as additional TYAN SMDC module support. For details of available expansions cards, visit the TYAN website at http://www.tyan.com. To install a SO-DIMM expansion card: 1. Open the spring levers as shown. 2.
2.10 - Connecting External Devices The following diagram will detail the rear port stack for this S5376 motherboard: PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard LAN1 LAN2 USB x 2 Serial Port LAN3 (IPMI) VGA Port NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation. Onboard LAN LED Color Definition The three onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.
2.11 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Tempest i5100W S5376. The Tempest i5100W S5376 requires 2 power inputs. - 24-pin (PW1) - 8-pin (PW3) NOTE: Please be aware that ATX 2.x, ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies may not be compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s). 1 x 24-pin 12V Power Connector (PW1) 1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector (PW3) 1 x 4-pin 12V/5V Power Connector (PW2, aux.
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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup About the BIOS The BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables your hardware to interface with your software. The BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. The BIOS contains all the code required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives, serial communications, and a number of miscellaneous functions. This chapter describes the various BIOS settings that can be used to configure your system.
Setup Basics The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.
3.1 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.
3.2 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 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.
3.2.1 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. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3F.00 Manufacturer: Intel Intel ® Xeon ® CPU: 5130 @2.00GHz Frequency: 1.
C1E Support Enabled Disabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher Disabled Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disabled Enabled Virtualization Technology Disabled Enabled Execute-Disable Bit Capability Disabled Core Multi-Processing Enabled Disabled Enabled Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech Disabled Enable or disable the C1 Enhanced mode When enabled, the processor's hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch data and code for the processor.
3.2.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down keys to select an item. Use the and keys to change the value of the selected option.
3.2.2.1 SATA0 ~ SATA5 Sub-Menu Main SATA0 Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Device: Not Detected Type LBA /Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T.
3.2.3 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Watchdog Mode Exit Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Address.
3.2.4 USB Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security USB Configuration Chipset Exit Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. Module Version – x.xx.x – xx.
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3.2.5 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown below.
3.2.5.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced ACPI Configuration Feature Advanced ACPI Configuration Option ACPI v3.0 ACPI Version Features ACPI v2.0 ACPI v1.0 Enabled ACPI APIC Support Disabled Enabled AMI OEMB table Disabled Headless mode ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit [ACPI v3.
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3.2.6 AHCI Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the AHCI 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.
3.2.6.1 AHCI Port0/Port1/Port2/Port3/Port4/Port5 Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit AHCI Port0 ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Device: Not Detected SATA Port0 S.M.A.R.T. Feature AHCI Port0 Configuration SATA Port0 [Auto] [Enabled] Option Auto Not Installed Enabled S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Description Select the type of device connected to the system. S.M.A.R.
3.2.7 APM Configuration Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] [MONITOR] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Advanced Resume Event Control Resume On Ring Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Exit Enable or disable APM.
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3.2.8 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This logs system events (such as CMOS clear) 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.
3.2.9 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.
3.2.9.1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Board Voltages Event Monitoring CPU0 Vcore CPU1 Vcore 12V V3.3V -12V VBat Vdimm 1.5V 3.3Vsb 5V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. 55 http://www.tyan.
3.2.10 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.
None Flow Control Hardware Select Flow Control for console redirection. Software Disabled Redirection After BIOS POST Boot Loader Always Disable: Turns off the redirection after POST Boot Loader: Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader. Always: Redirection is always active. ANSI Terminal Type VT100 Select the target terminal type.
3.3 PCI PnP Menu You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration Menu. This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources & resolves conflicts. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Clear NVRAM during System Boot.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes No Disabled Palette Snooping Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster Disabled Enabled Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ. 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. Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading / writing to IDE drives. 59 http://www.tyan.
3.4 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. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configures settings during System Boot. Boot Settings Boot Settings Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives 3.4.
Feature Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Quiet Boot Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Keyboard Error Report Endless Boot Force BIOS Keep Current On Off Enabled This option allows user bypass BIOS self test during POST. Disabled: displays normal POST messages. Enabled: displays OEM log instead of POST messages.
3.4.2 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. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx] [xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx] [xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx] Chipset Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
3.4.3 Removable Drives Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Removable Drives 1st Drive [xxxxxxxx] Chipset Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
3.5 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.
3.6 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North Bridge configuration contains options for Memory & CPU settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
3.6.1 North Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing North Bridge Chipset settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
3.6.2 South Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing South Bridge Chipset settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit South Bridge Chipset Configuration HDA Controller SMBUS Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min.
3.7 Exit Menu You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Charges F10 key can be used for this operation.
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.
4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS preboot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 08 0A 0B 0C 0E 13 24 30 2A 2C 2E 31 33 37 Description 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.
Checkpoint 38 39 3A 3B 3C 40 50 52 60 75 78 7A 7C 84 85 87 8C 8E 90 A0 A1 A2 A4 A7 A8 A9 AA AB AC B1 00 Description Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 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.
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Appendix: SMDC Information Overview TYAN Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC) is a powerful yet cost-efficient solution for high-end server management hardware packages. TYAN’s goal is to provide remote system monitoring and control even when the operating system is absence or simply fails. This empowers TYAN’s server board with advanced industrial-standard features. TYAN SMDC is a snap-in card that provides essential server management solution.
Features of TYAN Server Management Monitor various system components remotely - such as fans, processor temperature, and more Remote power on and power off Console redirect -the ability to view system remotely Alert and error actions -such as audible beep, e-mail, power down and reboot SMDC runs on stand-by power -the SMDC will continue to function, even if the system is not powered on How SMDC and TSO Work The brief descriptions below will help explain how these items function.
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.
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 needed information is stored in the SRAM instead of in the slow DRAM.
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. Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed. DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which has the unfortunate tendency to lose 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.
I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.) Initial Program Load (IPL): a feature built into BBS-compliant devices, describing those devices as capable of loading and executing an OS, as well as being able to provide control back to the BIOS if the loading attempt fails. IPL: see Initial Program Load. IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU.
PM timers (Power Management timers): software timers that count down the number of seconds or minutes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend, or doze mode. PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the industry. Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. Novice end users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a Plug-n-Play aware operating system (such as Windows 98), and go to work.
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). SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formally the most common form of RAM for motherboards. They must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of DIMM modules.
Technical Support If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first. Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Furthermore, if you purchased your system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences). Help Resources: 1. See the beep codes section of this manual. 2.
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.
