Thunder n3600B /// S2927 Version 1.0 Copyright Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from TYAN Computer Corp. Trademark All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following. TYAN, Thunder n3600B are trademarks of TYAN Computer 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 Graphic Cards and SLI Bridge 2.10 Connecting External Devices 2.11 Installing the Power Supply 2.
Check the box contents! Item S2927 1x S2927 motherboard 1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable 6 x SATA cable 3 x SATA Drive Power Adapter 1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable 1 x IEEE1394a Cable (S2927A2NRF only) 1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x S2927 User’s Manual 1 x S2927 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 1 x SLI bridge (S2927A2NRF only) 2 x CPU Retention Frame and Back Plate 3 http://www.tyan.
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Thunder n3600B (S2927) is a flexible AMD64 platform for multiple applications, based on NVIDIA nForce Pro3600 and SMSC SCH5017 chipsets.
Back Panel I/O Ports •Stacked PS/2 mouse & keyboard ports •One (1) COM1 connector •One (1) 15-pin VGA port •3 audio jacks (from bottom: line out , line in , MIC ) (S2927A2NRF version only) •2 double-decked USB2.
Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Thunder n3600B S2927 matches the ATX specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an ATX 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 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.
2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder n3600B S2927 Block Diagram 9 http://www.tyan.
2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover ©© ©© CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover 10 http://www.tyan.
Jumper/Connector Function J2 3-pin Fan Connector J4/J9/J17/J19 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control J5 CD_IN Pin Header J6 Audio Pin Header J26/J27 Front USB Connector J28 COM Port Pin Header J33/J34 IEEE1394 Connector J35 IPMB Connector J22 RESET Button J23 POWER ON Button JP6 1394 Disable Jumper JP7 VGA Disable Jumper JP1/JP3 ASF2.0/SMDC Select Jumper JP5 Clear CMOS Jumper J32 SMDC Connector J31 Front Panel Header J24/J29/J30 Reserved for OEM only 11 http://www.tyan.
J2 J4 J9 J17 J19 J35 J31 12 http://www.tyan.
J2: 3-pin Fan Connector Use this header to connect the chassis cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system stable and 1 reliable. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 GND +12V NC J4/J9/J17/J19: 4-pin FAN Connector with speed control Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to your J9/J17/J19 motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable. 1 Pin 1 GND J4 Pin 2 +12V Pin 3 Tachometer Pin 4 Speed Control This connector supports the tachometer monitoring and auto fan speed control.
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J33/J34: IEEE1394 Pin Header 9 1 10 2 Use these headers to connect to the external devices of IEEE 1394. Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 9 J33: F1394-1 J34: F1394-2 XTPA 0/1 P GND XTPB0P 1394PWR 1/2 KEY Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 6 Pin 8 Pin 10 XTPA 0/1 M GND XTPB0M 1394PWR 1/2 GND J5: CD_IN Pin Header 4 Use this header to connect to the external CD_IN device.
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J28: COM Port Pin Header Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. *TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for OEM use only. 2 10 1 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin 9 9 DCD RXD TXD DTR GND Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 6 Pin 8 Pin 10 DSR RTS CTS RI KEU J26/J27: Front Panel USB2.0 Connectors 9 1 10 Use these headers to connect to the USB devices via the enclosed USB cable.
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J24: LCM Connector (reserved for OEM only) Use this header to connect the LCM module with system monitoring function. This header is reserved for 2 6 barebone use. 1 Pin 1 Pin 3 Pin 5 5 VCC KEY +5VSB Pin 2 Pin 4 Pin 6 RXD2 GND TXD2 J29: Fan Tachometer Pin Header (reserved for OEM only) This header is reserved for barebone use.
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JP5: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper when you forgot your system/setup 1 3 password or need to clear system BIOS setting. Normal (Default) 1 3 Clear How to clear the CMOS data Power off system and disconnect power supply from AC source Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and 3 for several seconds to Clear CMOS Replace jumper cap to close Pin_1 and 2 Reconnect power supply to AC source Power on system JP7: VGA Enable/Disable Jumper 1 3 1 3 Enable the onboard VGA function.
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 S2927 ports the latest processor technologies from AMD. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support: http://www.tyan.com Figure 1. Exploded View of Thermal Solution AMD PIB Platforms based on AMD Socket F Processor 23 http://www.tyan.
Back plate Assembly The back plate is mounted on the backside of the motherboard and enhances local stiffness to support shock and vibration loads acting on the heat sink. The back plate assembly prevents excessive motherboard warpage in the area near the processor. Without a back plate, excessive warpage could cause serious damage to electrical connections of the processor socket and integrated circuit packages surrounding the processor. The back plate also serves as a stiffener plate for the LGA socket.
4. Locate four screw holes on socket and screw the socket to the PCB board. NOTE: Do not assemble CPU before securing socket with screws. 5. Inspect Socket F assembly to PCB. The Socket F must be tightly attached onto the PCB. There must NOT be any gap between stand off the PCB. 25 http://www.tyan.
Processor Installation The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible. Follow these instructions to install your processor: 1. 3. Place the PCB such that the socket cam side faces you. Make sure the lever hook is on your top-left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, then pull it to the left side to clear the retention tab. Rotate the lever to a fully open position. 4.
6. Remove the PnP cap. Use your left hand to hold the load plate. Then use your right thumb to remove the PnP cap from the load plate. With the package in the socket, the PnP cap removal process will not damage the contacts. 7. Close the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the package lid. Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate. Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab. 8. Repeat this procedure for the second processor if necessary. 27 http://www.tyan.
2.6 - Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-667/533/400 DIMM modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard. The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules. Key points to note before installing memory: • • Only DDR2 667/533 /400 Registered ECC memory modules are supported.
Refer to the following table for supported DDR2 populations. (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot) DDR2 DIMM population is always from back to front (black slot first). DIMM slot 64bit-support P1_DIMM1 x x P1_DIMM3 x x x x P2_DIMM1 x P2_DIMM3 x x x x ※Population order for 64-bit mode is DIMM3 first, then DIMM1.
Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S2927 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. 30 http://www.tyan.
2.7 - 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.
Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase. The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive 1.SATA drive cable connection 2. SATA drive power connection 3. SATA cable motherboard connector 4. SATA drive power adapter 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.
2.8 - Installing Add-In Cards Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing the most common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on your motherboard. PCI Express X16 Slot PCI Express X8 Slot PCI 33 Slot Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly.
2.9 – Installing Graphic Cards & SLI Bridge (for S2927A2NRF only) The S2927 supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. The SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology is a revolutionary approach to scalability and increased performance. Taking advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI TM Express bus architecture, the SLI technology features hardware and software innovation within NVIDIA GPUs (graphic processing units) and NVIDIA MCPs (media and communications processors).
2.10 - Connecting External Devices Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details. Audio (Line in, MIC, Line out) For S2927A2NRF PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard USB x 2 + 10/100/1000 LAN Port Serial Port USB x 2 + 10/100/1000 LAN Port VGAPort For S2927G2NR NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation.
2.11 - Installing the Power Supply There are three power connectors on your Thunder n3600B S2927. The S2927 requires that you have an EPS12V power supply that has a 24-pin, an 8-pin and a 4-pin (optional) power connector. Applying power to the board 1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector. 2. Connect the EPS 12V 24-pin power connector. 3. Connect the EPS 12V 4-pin power connector (optional). 4.
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 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.
3.3 Setup Basics The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.
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.
3.7 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.
Feature Advanced Settings Option Description Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu Item Configure AMD PowerNow support Onboard Devices Configuration Menu Item Configure onboard devices 41 http://www.tyan.
3.7.1 CPU Configuration You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 Dual Core AMD Opteron (tm) Processor Revision : Cache L1: Cache L2: Speed: Current FSB Multiplier : Maximum FSB Multiplier: Able to change Freq.
Feature CPU Configuration Option Description Disabled This option should remain disabled for normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for the purpose of testing. GART Error Reporting Enabled Continuous MTRR Mapping Discrete This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of memory is preset. Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed. Continuous explicitly describes the PCI hole as non-cacheable. 43 http://www.tyan.
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 keys to select an item. Use the and keys to change the value of the selected option.
3.7.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security RAID Setup nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Chipset Exit While entering setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices.
3.7.2.2 Primary IDE Master/Slave Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Primary IDE Master Device: Not Detected [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Type LBA /Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T.
3.7.2.3 SATA0/1/2/3/4/5 Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Third IDE Master Device: Not Detected [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] LBA /Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode S.M.A.R.T. 32 Bit Data Transfer Feature SATA 0/1/2/3//4/5 Option Description Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.
3.7.3 Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to specify options for the Floppy Configuration Settings. Use the up and down keys to select an item. Use the and 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 Floppy Configuration Floppy A Floppy B Chipset Exit Select the type of floppy drive connected to the system. [1.
3.7.4 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 (á/â) 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 SCH5017 Super IO Chipset Feature Option Configure SCH5017 Super IO Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port2 Address Disabled Allow BIOS to enable or disable the floppy controller.
3.7.5 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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.
3.7.5.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode Feature Advanced ACPI Configuration Description ACPI v2.0 Enabled Disabled Enabled AMI OEMB table Disabled Headless mode ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +/- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Option ACPI v1.
3.7.6 APM Configuration Main Advanced Resume On PME# Resume On PCIE Wake# Resume On LAN (MAC) Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Resume On RTC Alarm Restore on AC Power Loss Feature APM Configuration Resume On PME# Resume On PCIE Wake# Resume On LAN (MAC) Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Resume On RTC Alarm Restore on AC Power Loss BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Last State] Option Chipset Exit Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event.
3.7.7 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, ECC memory errors, etc) and writes the log into NVRAM. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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.
3.7.8 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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.
3.7.8.1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu You can use this screen to monitor mainboard’s voltages. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 ---Board Voltages Event Monitoring--CPU1 Vdimm CPU2 Vdimm CPU1 Vcore CPU2 Vcore +3.3V (SB) 3VDU +5V (SB) VCC +12V (for cpu1 vcore) +12V (for cpu2 vcore) : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V : x.
3.7.9 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature allows access to the Server remotely via serial port. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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.
Feature Option Description Configure Remote Access type and parameters Disable: Turns off the redirection Disabled after POST Boot Loader: Redirection is active during POST Redirection After BIOS and during Boot Loader. Boot Loader POST Always: Redirection is always active. Select the target terminal type. ANSI Terminal Type VT100 VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Enable VT-UTF8 Combination key Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.
3.7.10 USB Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 Enables USB host controllers. USB Configuration Module Version – X.XX.X-XX.
3.7.11 AMD PowerNow Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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.
3.7.12 Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Onboard Devices Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration [Enabled] [PCI Express → PCI] USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.
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 (á/â) 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 Exit Clear NVRAM during System Boot.
Feature Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Clear NVRAM Option Description No Yes Clears NVRAM during system Boot. No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. 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. Yes Plug & Play OS No 32 This setting controls how many PCI clocks each PCI device can hold the bus before another PCI device takes over.
3.9 Boot Menu You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow (á/â) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configures settings during System Boot. 4 Boot Settings Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4 Boot Device Priority 4 Removable Drives 3.9.
Feature Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Enabled Disabled Disabled Quiet Boot Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Boot up Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for ‘F1’If Error Force BIOS Keep Current On Off Enabled Enabled Waits for F1 key to be present if error occurs. Enabled Disabled Enabled Endless Boot Selects Power-on state for Numlock. Selects support for PS/2 Mouse. Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled: displays normal POST messages.
3.9.2 Boot Device Priority Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
3.9.3 Removable Drives Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) 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 Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
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.
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 (á/â) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
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 (á/â) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. Main Advanced BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit NorthBridge Chipset Configuration 4 Memory Configuration 4 ECC Configuration 4 IOMMU Option Menu Power Down Control Alternate VID [Auto] [0.050.
Feature Option NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Timing Parameters CPU Node 0 Description Reports CPU1 or CPU2 DRAM timing. CPU Node 1 Memory CLK Read only It shows the clock frequency of the installed SDRAM. CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.
3.11.1.1 Memory Configuration Sub-Menu This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
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 (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
Feature ECC Configuration L2 Cache BG Scrub Data Cache BG Scrub Option Description 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 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 L2 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. 73 http://www.tyan.
3.11.1.3 IOMMU Option Menu This menu has options for IOMMU. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. Main Advanced IOMMU Mode BIOS Setup Utility PCI/PnP Boot Security [128MB] 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 appropriate option to ensure proper AGP operation.
3.12 Exit Menu You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (á/â) 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 pre-boot 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 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 37 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 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. 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.
Appendix: SMDC Information Overview Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC) is a powerful yet costefficient 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.
losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved. Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses. Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels). Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an application.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which looses data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM such as SRAM. ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.
I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.) IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.
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.
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.
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).
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.
