TYAN Tempest i5100X, Tempest S5375, Tempest i5100X S5375 User Manual

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Tempest i5100X

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S5375

Version 1.1

Copyright

Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. 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, Tempest i5100X are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.
Intel® 5100/5200/5400 Series and combinations thereof are trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
AMI, AMI BIOS are trademarks of AMI Technologies.
Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SuSE is a trademark of Novell.
IBM, PC, AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of IBM 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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Table of Contents

Check the box contents! 3

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Congratulations 5

1.2 Hardware Specifications 5
Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Board Image 8

2.2 Block Diagram 10

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors 12

2.4 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis 20

2.5 Installing the Processor(s) 21

2.6 Installing the Memory 24

2.7 Attaching Drive Cables 26

2.8 Installing Add-in Cards 27

2.9 Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules 28

2.10 Connecting External Devices 29

2.11 Installing the Power Supply 30

2.12 Finishing up 30
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 BIOS Main Menu 33

3.2 Advanced Menu 34

3.3 PCI PnP Menu 55

3.4 Boot Menu 57

3.5 Security Menu 61

3.6 Chipset Menu 62

3.7 Exit Menu 66

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

4.1 Beep Codes 67

4.2 Flash Utility 67

4.3 AMI BIOS Post Code 68

Appendix: SMDC Information 71
Glossary 73
Technical Support 79

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Check the box contents!

1x S5375 motherboard

3 x Serial ATA power cable

6 x Serial ATA Cable

2 x USB2.0 cable

1x Serial Port Cable

1 x S5375 user’s manual

1 x S5375 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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NOTE

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Tempest
i5100X (S5375) is a flexible Intel

®

platform for multiple applications, based on Intel®

5100 MCH and ICH9R chipsets.

Designed to support two Intel

®

5100/5200/5400 Series processors and 32GB
DDR2-533/667 DIMM memory, and featured with integrated Dual 82573V LAN
controllers, built-in 32MB XGI Z9S video plus six SATA2 ports, the S5375 offers
exceptional performance and versatile solution for your server / Workstation.

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

•Dual LGA771 sockets

•Supports up to two (2) Intel

®

5100/5200/5400 Series
processors

•1.33 / 1.06 GHz FSB

•VRD 11.0

Chipset

•Intel® 5100 (San Clemente) MCH

•ICH9R South Bridge

•PXH-V 64-bit PCI Hub

(S5375AG2NR only)

•Winbond 83627DHG Super I/O

chip

Memory

•Eight (8) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM

sockets

•Supports Registered ECC DIMMs

•Maximum of 32GB of DDR2 DIMM

533/667 (up to 8 ranks)

Optional Modules

• Optional Tyan M3295-2/M3296

SMDC support

System Management

• Winbond W83793G Hardware

Monitor ASIC

• CPU thermal & voltage monitor

support

• 2-pin chassis intrusion header

• Two (2) 4-pin CPU fan headers with

tachometer monitoring and smart
FAN control

• Three (3) 4-pin system fan headers

with tachometer monitoring, and
support smart FAN control

Back Panel I/O Ports

• Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard

ports

• Stacked two (2) USB 2.0 ports

• One (1) 9-pin COM port

• One (1) 15-pin VGA port

• Two (2) RJ45 10/100/1000 ports

with activity LED

• One (1) RJ45 10/100 port with

activity LED

Integrated LAN Controllers

• Two 82573V (via PCI-E x1 signal)

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Expansion Slots
*S5375AG2NR

• One (1) PCI-E x16 slot w/ x16

signal

• One (1) PCI-E x8 slot w/ x8 signal

• Two (2) PCI-X 1.0 64/133 slots

• Two (2) 32/33 PCI 2.2 slots

(PCI device component height
limit = 9.2mm)

• Total six slots

*S5375G2NR-1U

• One (1) PCI-E x16 slot w/ x16

signal

• One (1) 32/33 PCI 2.2 slot
(PCI device component height
limit = 9.2mm)

• Total two slots

Integrated I/O

• Six (6) SATA (3Gb/s) ports

• Six (6) USB 2.0 ports (two at rear,

and four via headers)

• Two (2) COM ports (1 at rear, 1

via cable)

• Tyan 2x9 front panel pin header

• Tyan 2x6 front panel pin header

for LAN LED and ID LED/Switch

• 2x7 pin Fan header

• One (1) SO-DIMM connector for

optional Tyan SMDC M3295-2 /
M3296

Integrated SATA Controller
(ICH9R)

• Supports six (6) SATA2 ports

running at 3.0Gb/s

• RAID 0/1/5/10 capable (Windows

OS only)

Integrated Audio
(S5375AG2NR only)

•HD Audio (High-Definition Audio)

supported

•Realtek ALC262 (High-Definition

Audio) controller

•Front panel audio header (2x5 pin)

•CD_IN, AUX headers (4-pin

configuration)

Integrated Video Controller

• XGI Z9S

• 32MB DDR2 frame buffer memory

BIOS

• AMI BIOS on 8Mbit Flash ROM

• Serial Console Redirect

• PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot

• PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 Power

Management

• User-configurable H/W monitoring

• Auto-configuration of hard disk

types

• Multiple boot options

• 48-bit LBA support

Form Factor

• CEB footprint (10.5” x 12”)

Power

• ATX 12V

• Universal 24-pin +8-pin power

connectors

Regulatory

• FCC Class B (DoC)

• CE (DoC)

• BSMI (optional)

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Chapter 2: Board Installation

You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the
Tempest i5100X S5375 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. 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.

NOTE

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN
DAMAGED.

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2.1- Board Image

Tempest i5100X S5375AG2NR

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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Tempest i5100X S5375G2NR-1U

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

Tempest i5100X S5375AG2NR Block Diagram

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Tempest i5100X S5375G2NR-1U Block Diagram

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2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of
publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram.

Jumper Legend

 OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover
 CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover

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Jumper/Connector Function

J2 CD_IN Connector

J4 Front Panel Audio Connector

J5 AUX_IN Connector

J6 IPMB Connector

J7 SO-DIMM Socket

J10 Chassis Intrusion Connector

J11 Fan Board Header for Barebone

J12 TYFP2 Connector for Barebone

J14 / J15 USB Front Panel Connector

J16 Front Panel Header

USB1 USB Rear Connector

COM2 COM2 Header

SATA0~SATA5 Serial ATA Connector

PW1 24-pin Power Connector (EPS12V)

PW2 8-pin Power Connector (EPS12V)

PW3 Aux. Power Header for TYAN Riser Card (M2061)

CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/
FAN1/FAN2/FAN3

4-pin Power Connector with Tachometer

JP1 VGA Enable/Disable Jumper

JP3 Clear CMOS Jumper

JP5 PCI-X Speed Select Jumper

T1 Thermal Point for Memory

T2 Thermal Point for VGA

T3 Thermal Point for PXH

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J10 J5 J4

J6 J2

SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5

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J2: CD_IN Connector (S5375AG2NR only)

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Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 R 2 GND
3 GND 4 L

J4: Front Panel Audio Connector (S5375AG2NR only)

1 9

2 10

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 MIC1_LN 2 GND
3 MIC1_RN 4 reserved
5 FRONT_RN 6 MIC_JD
7 SENSE 8 Key
9 FRONT_LN 10 LINE_JD

J10: Chassis Intrusion Connector

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Use this header to connect with the front intruder button
which indicates the warning message when the system
cover is opened.

Pin Signal

1 Intruder
2 GND

J5: AUX_IN Connector (S5375AG2NR only)

1

4

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 R 2 GND
3 GND 4 L

J6: IPMB Connector

1

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 IPMB DATA 2 GND
3 IPMB CLK 4 NC

SATA0/1/2/3/4/5: Serial ATA Connector

7 GND

6 RXP

5 RXN

4 GND

3 TXN

2 TXP

7

1

1 GND

Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the
Serial ATA cable.

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COM2

J12

J11

J14

J15

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COM2: COM2 Header

1 9

2 10

Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2.

*TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for
barebone use only.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 DCD 2 DSR
3 RX 4 RTS
5 TX 6 CTS
7 DTR 8 RI
9 GND 10 NC

J11: Fan Board Connector for Barebone

1

14

13

2

It is designed for barebone use only.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 CPU0-TACH 2 SYS4-TACH
3 CPU1-TACH 4 SYS5-TACH
5 FAN3-TACH 6 SYS6-TACH
7 FAN1-TACH 8 SYS7-TACH
9 FAN2-TACH 10 SYS8-TACH
11 GND 12 KEY
13 GND 14 HMO-FANPWM1

J12: TYFP2 Connector for Barebone

1

12

1

1

2

It is designed for barebone use only.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 LAN1 LED+ 2 LAN1 LED­3 LAN2 LED+ 4 LAN2 LED­5 NC 6 NC
7 ID LED+ 8 ID LED­9 ID SW + 10 ID SW­11 Key 12 Reserved

J14/J15: USB Front Panel Connector

10 2

9 1

Pin 1 USBPWR Pin 2 USBPWR
Pin 3 USB 4- Pin 4 USB 2­Pin 5 USB 4+ Pin 6 USB 2+
Pin 7 GND Pin 8 GND
Pin 9 KEY Pin 10 GND

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JP5: PCI-X Speed Select Jumper (S5375AG2NR only)

1

3

Pin 1-2 Closed: 133MHz (Default)

1

3

Pin 2-3 Closed: 100MHz max.

JP1

J16

CPUFAN1

FAN1

JP5

JP3

FAN3

CPUFAN2

FAN2

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J16: Front Panel Header

The Front Panel Header is used to connect some control or signal wires from
motherboard to chassis, such as HDD LED, power LED, power button, and
reset button.

FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2: 4-pin Fan Connector

+1 2V

PW M

GN D

Tac h om ete r

1

+12V

PWM

GND

Tach ometer

1

Use this header to connect the
cooling fan to your motherboard to
keep the system at optimum
performance levels.

JP1: VGA Enable/Disable Jumper

1

3

Pin 1-2 Closed: Enable (Default)

1

3

Pin 2-3 Closed: Disable

JP3: Clear CMOS Jumper

1

3

Normal

(Default)

1

3

Clear

Use this jumper when you forgot your system/setup
password or need to clear system BIOS setting.

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

HDDLED+ 1 2 PWR LED+

HDDLED- 3 4 PWR LED-

GND 5 6 PW R SW+

Reset+ 7 8 PW R SW -

VCC5 9 10 Warning LED+

NMI 11 12 Warning LED-

VCC3_SBY 13 14 Key

SMBus Data 15 16 GND

SMBus Clock 17  18 INTRU#

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2.4 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis

Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary
motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold
in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. If
you are unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis
and align the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case. If
there are any studs missing, you will know right away since the motherboard will
not be able to be securely installed.

Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs
are usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will fasten
the motherboard more securely in place.

Below is a chart detailing what the most common motherboard studs look like
and how they should be installed.

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2.5 - Installing the Processor(s)

Your Tempest i5100X S5375 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.

Follow these instructions to install your processor.

1. Locate the processor socket on the motherboard and lift the protective cover
off as shown.

WARNING:

This new processor socket designed
by Intel is easy to be damaged. The
processor has to be installed very
carefully to prevent the contact pins of
the socket from breaking. It is strongly
recommended the processor
installation job to be handled by the
experienced technician.

2. Pull the locking lever out of it’s locked position and let it spring into the open
position.

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3. Lift the metal cover to expose the socket interior and place the socket in as
shown.

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.

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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. Apply some (a little will work, more doesn’t equal better performance) thermal
compound to the top of the processor. Try and apply a thin, even layer over
the top of the processor.

2. Align the heatsink with the four holes around the processor socket.

3. Press the heatsink down until the four screws are securely seated in the holes.

4. Use screw drive to secure the four screws.

CPU VRD Heat Dispersion Notice

INSTALL FAN INTO CHASSIS TO LET AIR FLOW IN!!!

-To ensure that the board runs efficiently and does not overheat, make sure there is

air flow around the CPU VRD (as shown) to help disperse the heat generated
around the CPU.

CPU VRD

CPU VRD

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2.6 - Installing the Memory

Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the
motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-667/533 DIMM modules are required.
Check the TYAN W eb 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 memory modules are supported.

• All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or

settings need changing.

• The Tempest i5100X S5375 supports up to 32GB of memory.

• All memory must be of the same type and density.

The following chart outlines the suggested rules for populating memory.

NOTE: Only DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM5 and DIMM6 slots support Dual Rank memory
modules.

Single Channel Dual Channel

Channel 0 Channel 1 Channel 0 & 1

DIMM1 x x x x x x x x
DIMM2 x x x x x x x x
DIMM3 x x
DIMM4 x x
DIMM5 x x x x x x
DIMM6 x x x x x x
DIMM7 x x x x

Single Rank Memory

DIMM8 x x x x
DIMM1 x x x x
DIMM2 x x x x

DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM5 x x
DIMM6 x x
DIMM7

Dual Rank Memory

DIMM8

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Memory Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tempest i5100X S5375.

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.

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.

Key slot

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2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

The Tempest i5100X S5375 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. SATA drive power
connection

3. SATA cable motherboard
connector

4. SATA drive power adapter

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2.8 - Installing Add-In Cards

Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with
your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing
the slots that appear on your motherboard.

PCI-E x16 slot (w/ x16 bus)

PCI 32/33MHz slot

PCI-E x8 slot (w/ x8 bus)

PCI-X 64/133MHz slots

PCI 32/33MHz 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.

NOTE

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from

the motherboard before performing system hardware
changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or
expansion device.

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2.9 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM modules

Your S5375 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. Insert the SO-DIMM card as shown,
making sure that the card is the right
way up. The card will fit in only one
way and the screw holes in the card
should line up exactly with the
mounting posts on the motherboard.

3. Push the SO-DIMM card down into
place and make sure the spring levers
click into place as shown.

NOTE: The SO-DIMM expansion cards

will fit in the slot only one way. Make
sure that you align the slot in the card
with the key in the card slot.

4. Removal of a SO-DIMM card is a reversal of the installation procedure.
Push out the spring levers as shown and pull the card out of the socket.

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2.10 - Connecting External Devices

The following diagrams will detail the rear port stack for this S5375 motherboard:

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 Slow Blinking Green Off

10 Mbps

Active Blinking Green Off

Link Slow Blinking Green Green

100 Mbps

Active Blinking Green Green

Link Slow Blinking Green Orange

1000 Mbps

Active Blinking Green Orange

No Link Off Off

USB x 2

VGA Port

Serial Port

PS/2
Mouse/Keyboard

LAN Ports IPMI LAN Port

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2.11 - Installing the Power Supply

There are two power connectors on your Tempest i5100X S5375. The Tempest
i5100X S5375 requires 2 power inputs.

- 24-pin (PW1)

- 8-pin (PW2)

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

1 x 8-pin 12V Power Connector

1 x 4-pin 12V/5V Power Connector (PW3, aux. power supply for TYAN Riser Card
M2061)

Applying power to the board:

1. Connect the 12V 8-pin power connector.

2. Connect the EPS/12V 24-pin power connector.

3. Connect the 4-pin aux. power connector for TYAN Riser Card M2061.

4. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet.

NOTE

YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power

cables to motherboard connectors.

2.12 - 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

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.

The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice and is provided
for reference purposes only. The settings and configurations of the BIOS are current
at the time of print and are subject 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, battery­backed 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 (<F4> on remote console) to start the BIOS setup
utility.

BIOS Menu Bar

The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections:

Main To configure basic system setups

Advanced To configure the advanced chipset features

PCI/PnP To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings

Boot To configure system boot order
Security To configure user and supervisor passwords
Chipset To configure chipset management features

Exit To exit setup utility

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Setup Basics

The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard.

Key Function

<F1> General help window

<ESC> Exit current menu

Å Æ arrow keys Select a different menu

↑ or ↓ arrow keys

Move cursor up/down

<Tab> or <Shift-Tab> Cycle cursor up/down

<Home> or <End> Move cursor to top/bottom of the window

<PgUp> or <PgDn> Move cursor to next/previous page

<-> Select the previous value/setting of the field

<+> Select the next value/setting of the field
<F8> Load Fail Safe default configuration values of the menu
<F9> Load the Optimal default configuration values of the

menu

<F10> Save and exit

<Enter> Execute command or select submenu

Getting Help

Press [F1] to 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].

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 computer by holding the power button
down until the computer shuts off (usually within 4 seconds); resetting by pressing
CTRL-ALT-DEL; or clearing the CMOS.
The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular,
do not change settings in the Chipset section unless you are 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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3.1 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.

BIOS Setup Utility

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System Overview

AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.14
Build Date : 09/10/07
ID : 0AAAA000

Proc ess or
Intel ® Xeon ® CPU 5130 @2.00GHz
Speed : 1999 MHz
Count : 2

System Memory
Size : 512 MB

System Time [04:08:25]

System Date [Tue 01/01/2002]

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Main

System Time HH : MM : SS

Set the system time

System Date MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date

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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 <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

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Advanced Settings

WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may

cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

IDE Configuration
Super IO Configuration
USB Configuration
ACPI Configuration
AHCI Configuration
APM Configuration
Event Log Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
Remote Access Configuration

Options for CPU

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

CPU Configuration Menu Item Options f or CPU

IDE Configuration Menu Item Configure the IDE device(s)

Super IO Configuration Menu Item

Configures Super IO Chipset
Win627DHG

USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support

ACPI Configuration Menu Item

Section for Advanced ACPI
Configuration

AHCI Configuration Menu Item

Section for Advanced AHCI
Configuration

APM Configuration Menu Item Section for APM configuration

Event Log Configuration Menu Item

Mark as read, Clear or View
Event Log statistics

Hardware Health
Configuration

Menu Item

Configure/monitor the
Hardware Health

Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

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Configure advanced CPU settings

Module Version: 3F.00

Manufacturer: Intel
Intel ® Xeon ® CPU: 5130 @2.00GHz
Frequency: 1.99GHz
FSB Speed: 1332MHz
Cache L1: 64KB
Cache L2: 4096KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:06)
Ratio Actual Value: 6

Ratio CMOS Setting

C1E Support
Hardware Pref etcher
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
Max CPUID Value Limit
Virtualization Technology
Execute-Disable Bit Capability
PECI
Core Multi-Processing
Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech

[6]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

← → Select
Screen

↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change

Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and
Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

CPU Configuration

Manufacturer

Intel ® Xeon ® CPU

Frequency

FSB Speed

Cache L1

Cache L2

Ratio Status

Ratio Actual Value

Read only Displays inf ormation about CPU

Ratio CMOS Setting

According to

CPU ratio

It allows users to selec t the r atio of
CPU frequency to front side bus.
The default is auto-detected by
BIOS. Use [+] or [-] to adjust
values.

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Enabled

C1E Support

Disabled

Enable or disable the C1
Enhanced mode

Enabled

Hardware Pref etcher

Disabled

When enabled, the processor's
har d ware prefetc her will be
enabled and allowed to
automatically prefetch data and
code for the processor.
When disabled, the processor's
har d ware prefetc her will be
disabled.

Enabled

Adjacent Cache Line
Pref etch

Disabled

When enabled, the processor will
retrieve the currently requested
cache line, as well as the
subsequent cache line.
When disabled, the processor will
only retrieve the currently
requested cache line.

Enabled

Max CPUID Value Limit

Disabled

When enabled, the processor will
limit the maximum CPUID input
value to 03h when queried, even if
the processor supports a higher
CPUID input value. When
disabled, the processor will return
the actual maximum CPUID input
value of the processor when
queried.It is recommended that
you leave it at the default setting of
Disabled.

Enabled

Virtualization Technology

Disabled

Intel Virtualization Technology is a
set of platform features that
support virtualization of platform
hardware and multiple software
environments. W hen enabled, it
offers data center managers the
ability to consolidate multiple
workloads on one physical server
system.

Enabled

Execute-Disable Bit
Capability

Disabled

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit
functionality can help prevent
certain classes of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when combined
with a supporting operating
system. Execute Disable Bit allows
the processor to classify areas in
memory by where application code
can execute and where it
cannot. W hen a malicious worm
attempts to insert code in the
buf f er, the proc ess or disables c ode
execution, preventing damage and
worm propagation.

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Enabled

PECI

Disabled

Enable/disable the Platform
Environment Control Interface
(PECI). Enabled: CPU supports
PECI

Enabled

Core Multi-Processing

Disabled

When disabled, it disables one
execution core.

Enabled

Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech

Disabled

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
technology allows the system to
dynamically adjust processor
voltage and core frequency, which
can result in decreased average
power consumption and decreased
average heat production.

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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 <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus>
keys to change the value of the selected option.

BIOS Setup Utility

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IDE Configuration

SATA Configuration
Configure SATA as

SATA0 (PM)
SATA1 (PM)
SATA2 (SM)
SATA3 (SM)
SATA4 (PM)
SATA5 (PM)

Hard Disk Write Protect
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

[Enhanced]

[IDE]

[Disabled]
[35]

Select whether the IDE
channels should be
initialized in Compatible
or Enhanced mode of
operation.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

IDE Configuration

Enhanced

SATA Configuration

Compatible

This defines the operation mode of
SATA channel.

IDE

RAID

Configure SATA as

AHCI

Select legacy IDE, RAID or AHCI as the
SATA interface.

Disabled

Hard Disk Write Protect

Enabled

Enable/Disable device write protection.
This will be effective only if device is
accessed through BIOS.

IDE Detect Time Out
(Sec)

0~35

(at 5 interval)

Select the time out value for detecting
ATA/ATAPI device(s).

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3.2.2.1 SATA0 ~ SATA5 Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

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SATA0

Device: Not Detected

Type
LBA /Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Tr ansfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32 Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

SATA0

Auto

Not Installed

CD/DVD

Type

ARMD

Selects the type of device connected
to the system.

Auto

LBA/Large Mode

Disabled

Auto: Enabled LBA Mode if the
device supports it and the device is
not already formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.

Disabled: Disabled LBA Mode.

Auto

Block (Multi-Sector Tr ansfer)

Disabled

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

PIO Mode

0~4

(at 1 interval)

Selects the PIO Mode. Select Auto
to enhance hard disk performance
by optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode Auto

Selects DMA Mode.
Auto: Auto detected.

Auto

Disabled

S.M.A.R.T.

Enabled

S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis
and Reporting Technology) is a
utility that monitors your disk status
to predict hard disk failure.

Enabled

32B it D ata Transf er

Disabled

Enables 32-bit to maximize the IDE
hard disk data transfer rate.

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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

BIOS Setup Utility

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Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address

Serial Port2 Address
Watchdog Mode

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]
[Disabled]

Allows BIOS to select
Serial Port1 Base
Address.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset

3F8 IRQ4

3E8 IRQ4
2E8 IRQ3
2F8 IRQ3

Serial Port1 Address

Disabled

Allow BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.

3F8 IRQ4
3E8 IRQ4
2E8 IRQ3

2F8 IRQ3

Serial Port2 Address

Disabled

Allow BIOS to select Serial Port2 Base
Addresses.

Disabled

POST

OS

Watchdog Mode

Power ON

POST: Watchdog timer counting, start at
Power on, stop at OS Boot
OS: Start at OS Boot
Power on: Start at power on

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

USB Configuration

Module Version – x.xx.x – xx.x

USB Devices Enabled:
1 Drive

Legacy USB Support

Port 64/60 Emulation
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
Hotplug USB FDD Support

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

[Enabled]

Enables support for
legacy USB. AUTO
option disables legacy
support if no USB
devices are
connected.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

USB Configuration

Disabled

Auto

Legacy USB Support

Enabled

Enables support for legacy
USB. AUTO option disables
legacy support if no USB
devices are connected.

Enabled

Port 64/60 Emulation

Disabled

This feature allows you to
enable emulation of I/O ports
64h and 60h so that there is full
PS/2 legacy support for USB
keyboards and mice.

Hi Speed

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

Full Speed

Configure the USB 2.0
controller in Hi Speed (480
Mbps) or Full Speed (12Mbps).

Enabled

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Disabled

This is a work around for OSes
without EHCI hand-off support.
The EHCI ownership change
should claim by EHCI driver.

Enabled

Disabled

Hotplug USB FDD Support

Auto

Enable or disable hotplug USB
floppy support

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3.2.4.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

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USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Device #1
Emulation Type

[20 Sec]

USB Flash Disk
[Auto]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

10 Sec

20 Sec

30 Sec

USB Mass Storage Reset
Delay

40 Sec

It enables you to set the number of
seconds the POST waits for the
USB mass storage device after the
start unit command is sent.

Device #1 Read only

Auto

Floppy

Forced

FDD

Hard Disk

Emulation Type

CDROM

If Auto, USB devices less than 530
MB will be emulated as Floppy and
remaining as hard drive. Forced
FDD option can be used to force a
HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD
(Ex. ZIP drive).

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

ACPI Settings



A

dvanced ACPI Configuration

Chipset ACPI Configuration

Enable ACPI
Configuration settings

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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3.2.5.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI Version Features

ACPI APIC support
AMI OEMB table
Headless mode

[ACPI v3.0]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI v3.0

ACPI v2.0

ACPI Version Features

ACPI v1.0

Set this value to allow or prevent
the system to be complaint with
the ACPI 2.0 specification.

Enabled

ACPI APIC Support

Disabled

This option allows you to define
whether or not to enabl e APIC
features.

Enabled

AMI OEMB table

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

Headless mode

Disabled

Enable or disable Headless
operation mode through ACPI.

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3.2.5.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

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South Bridge ACPI Configuration

Energy Lake Feature

ACPI APIC SCI IRQ

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

South Bridge ACPI Configuration

Disabled

Energy Lake Feature

Enabled

Allow you to configure Intel’s
Energy Lake power management
technology. If you are running a
Media Center you can install the
Intel VIIV software to get the
correct driver; otherwise disable
the Energy Lake f eature in BIOS
(it relates purely to Intel's Quick
Resume feature, which is
generally useless).

Disabled

ACPI APIC SCI IRQ

Enabled

Enable / Disable ACPI APIC SCI
IRQ

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

AHCI Settings

AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [15]

AHCI Port0 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port1 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port2 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port3 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port4 [Not Detected]
AHCI Port5 [Not Detected]

Some SATA CD/DVD in
AHCI mode need to wait
ready longer.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

AHCI Configuration

0
5

10

15

20
25
30

AHCI CD/DVD Boot
Time Out

35

Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need
to wait ready longer.

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3.2.6.1 AHCI Port0/Port1/Port2/Port3/Port4/Port5 Sub-Menu

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

AHCI Port0

Device: Not Detected

SATA Port0
S.M.A.R.T.

[Auto]
[Enabled]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

AHCI Port0 Configuration

Auto

SATA Port0

Not Installed

Selec t the t ype of device
connected to the system.

Enabled

S.M.A.R.T.

Disabled

S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring
Analysis and Reporting
Technology) is a utility that
monitors your disk status to
predict hard disk failure.

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3.2.7 APM Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

APM Configuration

Power Management/APM

Video Power Down Mode
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
Suspend Time Out
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio
Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse

Power Button Mode

Advanced Resume Event Control
Resume On Ring
Resume On RTC Alarm

[Enabled]

[Suspend]
[Suspend]
[Disabled]
[50%]
[MONITOR]

[On/Off]

[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Enable or disable APM.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

APM Configuration

Enabled

Power Management/APM

Disabled

Enable/Disable APM

Suspend

Video Power Down Mode

Disabled

Power Down Video in Suspend or
Standby Mode.

Suspend

Hard Disk Power Down
Mode

Disabled

Power Down Hard Disk in Suspend or
Standby Mode.

Disabled

1 Min
2 Min
4 Min

8 Min
10 Min
20 Min
30 Min
40 Min
50 Min

Suspend Time Out

60 Min

Go into Suspend in the specified Time.

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87.5%

75.0%

62.5%

50%

37.5%

25%

Throttle Slow Clock Ratio

12.5%

Select the duty cycle in throttle mode

MONITOR

Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse

Ignore

Monitor KBC Ports 60/64

On/Off

Power Button Mode

Suspend

Go into On/Off, or Suspend when
Power Button is pressed.

Disabled

Resume On Ring

Enabled

Enable/Disable RI to generate a wake
event

Disabled

Resume On RTC Alarm

Enabled

Enable/Disable RTC to generate a
wake event

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

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Event Logging details

View Event Log

Mark All Events as Read
Clear Event Log

ECC Event Logging [Enabled]

View all unread events
on the 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

View Event Log __

Views all unread events on the
Event Log.

OK

Mark All Events as Read

Cancel

Marks all unread events as
read.

OK

Clear Event Log

Cancel

Eras es all of events.

Enabled

ECC Event Logging

Disabled

Enable or disable ECC Event
Logging

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Hardware Health Configuration

H/W Health Function

Auto FAN Control
PWM Minimal Duty Cycle
Fan Fail LED Indicator

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[50%]
[Disabled]

Mainboard Voltages Report
CPU0 Temp.
CPU1 Temp.
Ambient1 Temp. (Near Memory)
Ambient2 Temp. (Near PXH)
Ambient3 Temp. (Near VGA)

CPUFAN1 Speed
CPUFAN2 Speed
FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed

:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F

:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM

Enables Hardware
Health Monitoring
Device.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Configuration

Enabled

H/W Health Function

Disabled

Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device.

Disabled

Auto FAN Control

Enabled

FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic
programmed in selected temperature range.
Disabled: Fan Power On.
Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=50%(32˚C)-

100%(0˚C), see max (CPU0, CPU1)

50%

40%
30%

PWM Minimal Duty
Cycle

0%

This item allows you to set minimum PWM Duty
Cycle.
Note: This item is hidden and will appear when

Auto FAN Power Control is set to [Enabled].

Disabled

Fan Fail LED Indicator

Enabled

Enabled: Any FAN speed less than 800 RPM,
the FAN Fail LED will be lighted.

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3.2.9.1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu

Read only. It can not be modified in user mode.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Adv anced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Board Voltages Event Monitoring

CPU0 Vcore
CPU1 Vcore
12V

3.3Vsb

-12V
VBat
Vdimm

1.5V
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

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access

Serial Port Number
Base Address, IRQ
Serial Port Mode
Flow Control
Redirection After BIOS POST
Terminal Type
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support
Sredir Memory Display Delay

[Disabled]

[COM1]
[3F8h, 4]
[115200 8, n, 1]
[None]
[Always]
[ANSI]
[Enabled]
[No Delay]

Select remote access
type.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Enabled

Remote Access

Disabled

Enables remote access to system
through serial port.

COM1

Serial Port Number

COM2

Select Serial Port for console
redirection. Make sure the
selected port is enabled.

Base Address, IRQ Read only

115200 8,n,1

57600 8,n,1

38400 8,n,1

19200 8,n,1

Serial Port Mode

9600 8,n,1

Select Serial Port settings.

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None

Hardware

Flow Control

Software

Select Flow Control for console
redirection.

Disabled

Boot Loader

Redirection After BIOS
POST

Always

Disable: Tur ns off the redirection
after POST
Boot Loader:
Redirection is active during POST
and during Boot Loader.
Always:
Redirection is always active.
<Some OSs may not work if set to
Always>

ANSI

VT100

Terminal Type

VT-UTF8

Select the target terminal type.

Enabled

VT-UTF8 Combo Key
Support

Disabled

Enable VT-UTF8 Combination key
Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.

No Delay

Delay 1 Sec
Delay 2 Sec

Sredir Memory Display
Delay

Delay 4 Sec

Gives the delay in seconds to
display memory information

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.

Clear NVRAM

Plug & Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer

A

llocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster

[No]

[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Clear NVRAM during
System Boot.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

No

Clear NVRAM

Yes

Clears NVRAM during system
Boot.

Yes

Plug & Play OS

No

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.

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64

96

128

160

192

224

PCI Latency Timer

248

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.
Valu es in units of PCI cloc ks for
PCI device latency timer register.

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Yes

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

No

Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card
if card requests IRQ.

Disabled

Palette Snooping

Enabled

This is the default s etting 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

PCI IDE BusMaster

Enabled

Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus
mastering for reading / writing to
IDE drives.

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Boot Settings

 Boot Settings Configuration

 Boot Device Priority
 Removable Drives

Configures settings
during System Boot.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

3.4.1 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

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Quiet Boot
AddOn 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

[Disabled]

[Disabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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Feature Option Description

Boot Settings Configuration

Enabled

Quick Boot

Disabled

This option allows user bypass BIOS
self test during POST.

Disabled

Quiet Boot

Enabled

Disabled: displays normal POST
messages.
Enabled: displays OEM log instead of
POST messages.

Force BIOS

Add On ROM Display
Mode

Keep Current

Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM
of add-on cards to be displayed during
quiet boot.

On

Bootup Num-Lock

Off

Selects Power-on state for Numlock.

Enabled

Disabled

PS/2 Mouse Support

Auto

Selects support f or PS/2 Mouse.

Enabled

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Disabled

Waits for F1 key to be present if error
occurs.

Enabled

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Disabled

Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in
POST.

Disabled

Interrupt 19 Capture

Enabled

Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap
interrupt 19.

Disabled

Keyboard Error Report

Enabled

Enable / Disable Keyboard error report.

Disabled

Endless Boot

Enabled

Enable/Disable endless loop boot from
BBS table.

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]
[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]

Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.

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

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device

Disabled

Settings for boot priority.
These c an be customized
depending on your
preference.

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Removable Drives

1st Drive

[xxxxxxxx]

Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Removable Drives

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

1st Drive

Disabled

Specifies the boot
sequence from the available
devices.

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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. If you forget it, you must clear CMOS and reconfigure.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

Install or change the
password.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

Security Settings

Not Installed

Supervisor Password:

Installed

If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.

Not Installed

User Password:

Installed

If the password has been set,
Installed displays. If no password
is set, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor
Password

__

Selects this option to change or
install Supervisor Password.

Change User Password __

Selects this option to change or
install User Password.

Disabled

Boot Sector Virus Protection

Enabled

When it is set to [Enabled], BIOS
will issue a virus warning
message and beep if a write to
the boot sector or the partition
table of the HDD is attempted.

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may
cause system to malfunction.

 North Bridge Configuration

 South Bridge Configuration

Options for NB

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Hyper-Threading Function

Crystal Beach / DMA

MCH Channel Mode
Patrol Scrubbing
Demand Scrubbing
Channel Dependent Sparing
Channel 0
Channel Specific Sparing
Rank Interleaving
Channel 1
Channel Specific Sparing
Rank Interleaving

Boots Graphic Adapter Priority
Read Completion Coalescing
DRAM Clock

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Channel Interleave]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[4:1]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[4:1]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[DDR533]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Enabled

Hyper-Threading
Function

Disabled

Enable or disable hyper-threading
functionality

Disabled

Crystal Beach / DMA

Enabled

Crystal Beach / DMA configuration

Channel

Sequencing

MCH Channel Mode

Channel

Interleave

Sequencing: allocates address channel
0 then 1.
Interleaving: interleaves channel across
channels.

Enabled

Patrol Scrubbing

Disabled

ECC patrol scrubbing enabled /
disabled

Enabled

Demand Scrubbing

Disabled

ECC demand scrubbing enabled /
disabled

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Feature Option Description

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Enabled

Channel Dependent
Sparing

Disabled

Channel dependent rank/DIMM sparing
enabled/disabled

Enabled

Channel 0

Disabled

Channel 0 enabled/disabled

Disabled

Channel Specific
Sparing

Enabled

Enables rank/DIMM sparing f eature

1:1
2:1

Rank Interleaving

4:1

Rank Interleaving setting

Enabled

Channel 1

Disabled

Channel 1 enabled/disabled

Disabled

Channel Specific
Sparing

Enabled

Enables rank/DIMM sparing f eature

1:1
2:1

Rank Interleaving

4:1

Rank Interleaving setting

Auto

Boots Graphic Adapter
Priority

Onboard VGA

Select which graphic controller to use
as the primary boot device.

Disabled

Enabled

Read Completion
Coalescing

Auto

Read returns of > 64B

Auto

DRAM Clock

DDR533

Auto: Dram Clock running by SPD
DDR533: Force memory running at 533
MHz

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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.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

HDA Controller

SMBUS Controller

SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
Restore on AC Power Loss

Onboard VGA
Lan1
Lan2
Chassis Intrusion Detect

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[1~2 seconds]
[Power Off]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

Enabled

HDA Controller

(S5375AG2NR only)

Disabled

Enable or
disable HDA controller

Enabled

SMBUS Controller

Disabled

Enable or disable SMBUS controller

4-5 seconds

3-4 seconds

2-3 seconds

SLP_S4# Min.
Assertion W idth

1-2 seconds

Select Timing for SLP_S4#

Power Off

Power On

Restore on AC Power
Loss

Last State

Configure how the system board
responds to a power failure.

Enabled

Onboard VGA

Disabled

Enable or disable Onboard VGA
controller

Disabled

Lan1/Lan2

Enabled

Enable or disable LAN1/LAN2

Disabled

Chassis Intrusion
Detect

Enabled

Enable/Disable the function of chassis
intrusion detect. When chassis open
event is detected, BIOS will record the
event.

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3.7 Exit Menu

You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (Ç/È) keys
and pressing Enter.

BIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Charges

Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults

Exit system setup after
saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for
this operation.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are stored into CMOS.
System will use the new settings to boot up.

Discard Changes and Exit

Use this option to exit setup utility and re-boot.
All new selections you have made are not stored into CMOS.
System will use the old settings to boot up.

Discard Changes

Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not saved
into CMOS.

Load Optimal Defaults

Use this option to load default performance setup values.
Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or modified
incorrectly.

Load Failsafe Defaults

Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values.
Use this option when troubleshooting.

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Chapter 4: Diagnostics

NOTE: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the

following things in the following order:

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

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4.1 Beep Codes

Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through two kinds of
audible beeps.

•Eight 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 pre­boot 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

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and

interrupt vector table.

06 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.
Traps INT1Ch vector to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program

the keyb oard controller command byte is being done after Auto

detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
0C Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
0E 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 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2A Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
2E Initializes all the output devices.
31 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.
33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

information.
37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU inf ormation, 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.
39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3A Initialize RTC date/time.
3B 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.
3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor

in CPU, … etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the

BDA, EBDA…etc.

50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that

needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.

Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.
7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
84 Log errors enc ountered during POST.
85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers.
8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected
90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
A0 Check boot password if installed.
A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
A2 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.
A4 Initialize runtime language module.
A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the

CPU’s before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.
A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.
AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the

ADM module.
AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
B1 Save system context for ACPI.
00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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NOTE

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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.
It enables any IT Manager by providing multi-interfaces to access the hardware
remotely and perform monitor, control and diagnose activities effectively.

Tyan SMDC is not a peripheral card. Unlike regular peripheral card such as AGP
card, Network card or SCSI card, SMDC does not require any hardware specific
driver. As long as a standby power comes into the system, SMDC will begin looking
after the system.

Tyan SMDC provides diversified methods to communicate with the hardware. IT
manager has the flexibility to choose among Keyboard Controller Style (KCS), Block
Transfer (BT) style, Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB), Intelligent
Platform Management Bus (IPMB), Emergency Management Port (EMP) and
standard IPMI-Over-LAN communication as defined in latest IPMI 1.5 specification.

Tyan SMDC is compatible with all IPMI-compliance software as well as Tyan
System Operator

TM

(TSO) software package.

By adding SMDC, Tyan’s server board becomes a highly manageable and IPMI
compatible system with all the advanced features suggesting in IPMI Spec.

More detailed information on Tyan’s SMDC card can be found on our website:

http://www.tyan.com

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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.

Agent – a system with SMDC installed
The SMDC is installed in the Agent system that uses a
compatible/supported Tyan motherboard.

Manager – manages the Agent
The Manger is set up to manage the Agent that has the SMDC.
The Manager and Agent should be located in the same place.

Console – communicates with Manager
The Console is used to monitor and control the Agent through
the Manager.

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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 at
only 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 CD­ROMs 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, then,
also results in greater speed.

BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): is 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 for
some reason. 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,
and 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, all at once, 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 also the possibility of
losing your data should the system crash. Information stored 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 needed information
is stored in the SRAM instead of in the slow 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.

Cache size: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be
confused with the cacheable area, which is the total amount of memory which can
be scanned by the system in search of data to put into the cache. A typical setup
would be a cache size of 512KB, and a cacheable area of 512MB. In this case, up
to 512KB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only
512KB of this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory
above 512MB could never be cached.

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): is 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 sockets, because the physical slot and the
logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket,
which is capable of acting as a memory bank.

DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels
allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory
without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other tasks. As with
IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line. Plug-n-Play
devices will take care of this for you.

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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.

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, 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.

Fault-tolerance: a term describing a system where one component can quickly be
replaced without causing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.

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, although TYAN also makes some Baby­AT and ATX Footprint boards.

Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).

Handshaking: a process where two devices initiate communications. One device,

typically the server, sends a message to another device, typically a client, in order
to request establishment of a communications channel. The two devices will then
exchange messages back and forth in order to settle on a communications protocol.

HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.

H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.

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.

I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of
hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)

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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. 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-n­Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.

ISA (Industry Standard Architecture): a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).

Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another

part to catch up. This is most common when the system sends data out to a
peripheral device, and it waiting for the peripheral to send some data back
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).

Mirroring: see RAID.

NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that

holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.

OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): Compaq or IBM package other
companies’ motherboards and hardware inside their case and sell them.

Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time
(that is, in parallel form, eight bits 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 type of RAM that can maintain it’s data as long as power

is provided to the memory chips. In this configuration, SRAM requests are pipelined,
which means that larger packets of data are sent to the memory at one time, and
acted upon quickly. This type of SRAM operates at bus speeds higher than 66MHz.

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.

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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. 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.

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, also the multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive to the
operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped (or
overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID level 1
is known as mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard drives, but
does not stripe. RAID level 1 also allows for faster access time and fault-tolerance,
since either hard drive can be read at the same time. RAID level 0+1 is both striping
and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster access all at the same
time.

RAIDIOS: stands for RAID I/O Steering, a type of RAID technology from Intel.
RAIDIOS is a specification used to enable an embedded I/O controller, embedded
on the motherboard, to be used as just an I/O controller or to be the I/O component
of a hardware RAID subsystem. The RAIDIOS circuit allows an I/O Processor
(either embedded on the motherboard or on an add-in card) to configure the I/O
controller and service the I/O controller’s interrupts. The I/O controller and the I/O
Processor together are two of the primary components of a hardware RAID
subsystem.

RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where
any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data, is often used to refer
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.

SATA (Serial ATA): is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA physical
storage interface. Serial ATA is a drop-in solution in that it is compatible with today’s
software and operating systems. It will provide for systems which are easier to
design, with cables that are simpler to route and install, smaller cable connectors,
and lower voltage requirements.

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.

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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.

Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.

SRAM (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.

SSI (Server System Infrastructure): an industry initiative intended to provide
ready-to-use design specifications for common server hardware elements (chassis,
power supplies, and racks) to promote and support server industry growth.

Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other
devices continue to operate normally.

Striping: see RAID

UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also

called UltraATA. Without 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.

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 shift the processor over and down,
guiding into the board and locking it into place.

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Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first.
Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the
best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Furthermore, if you
purchased your system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system to them
to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have
expensive consequences).

Help Resources:

1. See the beep codes section of this manual.

2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.tyan.com

3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.

4. Check the TYAN user group:
alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.TYAN

Returning Merchandise for Service

During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any
product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not
cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse,
abuse, or improper maintenance of products.

NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is
required before any warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by
calling the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board
shipped back to you.

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Notice for the USA

Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of
Conformity Procedure) DoC
FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules

Operation is subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may
cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.
Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice for Canada

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as specified in
the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations. (Cet
appareil est conforme aux norms de Classe B d’interference radio tel que specifie
par le Ministere Canadien des Communications dans les reglements d’ineteference
radio.)

Notice for Europe (CE Mark)
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).

CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate, or
dispose of battery in fire. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer.
Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance
with your local regulations.

Document #: D1907-110