TYAN Thunder h1000E, Tomcat h1000E User Manual

Thunder h1000E

Tomcat h1000E

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Version 1.1

Copyright

Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved. No part of
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TYAN Computer Corp.

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All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in
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the following.

TYAN, Taro and Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E are trademarks of TYAN
Computer Corporation.
AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Nvidia and nForce are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation
Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SuSE,is a trademark of Novell.
Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds
IBM, PC, AT, and PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.

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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
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S3970

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Congratulations Page 5

1.2 Hardware Specifications Page 5
Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Board Image Page 8

2.2 Block Diagram Page 9

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Page 10

2.4 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Page 20

2.5 Installing the Processor(s) Page 21

2.6 Installing the Memory Page 26

2.7 Attaching Drive Cables Page 29

2.8 Installing Add-In Cards Page 31

2.9 Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules Page 32

2.10 Connecting External Devices Page 33

2.11 Installing the Power Supply Page 34

2.12 Finishing Up Page 35
Chapter 3: BIOS

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility Page 37

3.2 BIOS Menu Bar Page 38

3.3 BIOS Legend Bar Page 38

3.4 BIOS Main Menu Page 40

3.5 BIOS Advanced Menu Page 41

3.6 BIOS PnP/PCI Menu Page 60

3.7 BIOS Boot Menu Page 62

3.8 BIOS Security Menu Page 67

3.9 BIOS Chipset Menu Page 68

3.10 BIOS Exit Menu Page 77

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

4.1 Beep Codes Page 79

4.2 Flash Utility Page 79

4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code Page 80

Appendix I: SMDC Information Page 83
Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette Page 85
Glossary Page 87
Technical Support Page 93

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Check the box contents!

The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

1x Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E

2 x SATA Drive Power Adapter

If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for
replacement before continuing with the installation process.

1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable

1 x Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E

1 x Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E

2 x CPU Retention Frame and Back Plate

1x CPU Retention Frame and Back Plate

motherboard

1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable

4 x SATA cable

1 x USB2.0 cable

1 x COM Port cable

User’s Manual

Quick Reference Guide

1 x TYAN driver CD

1 x I/O shield

(Thunder h1000E)

(Tomcat h1000E)

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions available. The
Thunder h1000E (S3970G2NR) / Tomcat h1000E (S3970G2N-U) S3970 is a
high-end server motherboard, based on the ServerWorks BCM5785 chipset. It
also includes the SMSC SCH4307 Super I/O and SMSC EMC6D103 Hardware
Monitoring chipsets.

This motherboard is designed to support up to two AMD® OpteronTM 2000
Series processors and DDRII 667/533 memory. The S3970 is ideal for CPU,
memory, and network intensive applications required in the HPC and clustering
environments.

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

• Two uPGA 1207-pin ZIF sockets

• Integrated 144-bit DDR2 memory

controller

• Thunder h1000E --- supports dual
AMD® OpteronTM 2000 Series
processors

• Tomcat h1000E --- supports single

AMD® OpteronTM 2000 Series
processor

Chipset

• ServerWorks BCM5785 (HT1000)
core-logic

• SMSC SCH4307 Super I/O

System Management

• Two (2) SMSC EMC6D103 hardware

monitoring IC

• Four (4) 4-pin + two (2) 3-pin fan

headers support tachometer
monitoring, four (4-pin) of them with
smart FAN control

• Temperature and voltage monitoring

• Watchdog timer support

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Optional Modules

• M3291, IPMI 2.0 Remote System

Mgmt card

- Renesas H8S2167 BMC controller

- BT, KCS, Logging support

- IPMI-over-LAN

- Remote power on/off and reset

• M7901/M7902, Ultra 320 SCSI TARO

card

- Adaptec AIC-7901/7902 single/dual­channel Ultra320 SCSI controller

- Adaptec Host RAID 0, 1, 10 supported

• M9000 SAS/SATA II TARO card

- Adaptec AIC-9405/9410 SAS
controller

- Supports up to 4-port (M9000-5) and
8-port (M9000-10) SAS & SATA running
at 1.5Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s

- Adaptec Host RAID 0, 1 & 10
supported

Integrated SATA Controllers

• Supports four SATA ports at 1.5 Gb/s

with NCQ

• RAID 0/1//510 supported (Windows

and Linux support, Thunder h1000E
only)

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Memory

• Dual channel memory bus

• Eight 240-pin DIMM sockets

• Registered, ECC DDRII module

supported, up to DDRII-667

Expansion Slots

• One PCI-X 64-bit 133/100MHz slot

• Four 32-it/33MHz PCI v2.3 slots

• One TYAN “TARO” SO-DIMM socket

• Total of six usable slots

Integrated I/O

• One floppy connector

• One IDE connector

• Four SATA connectors

• Four USB2.0 ports (2 at rear, 2 via

cable)

• Two COM ports (1 at rear, 1 via cable)

• Tyan 2 x 9 front panel pin header

• Tyan 2 x 6 pin header for front panel

LAN LED and ID LED/Switch

• 2 x 25 connector for optional TYAN

IPMI SMDC

Back Panel I/O Ports

• Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard
ports

• Stacked 2 USB ports

• One 9-pin COM port

• One 15-pin VGA connector

• Two side-by-side RJ-45 ports

Integrated Video Controller

• XGI Volari Z7 (XG20)

•16MB frame buffer memory

Integrated ATA-100

• One ATA Channel for up to two ATA-

100 devices

Integrated LAN Controllers

• Two Intel i82541 PI GbE LAN

controllers

- With ASF 2.0/WfM/Teaming support

- Operating on 32bit/33MHz PCI bus

BIOS

• AMI BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM

• Serial Console Redirect

• USB boot support

• ACPI supported

• PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 power

management

Form Factor

• ATX footprint

• 12” x 10.2” (304.8mm x 259.1mm)

Power

• Onboard dual 4-phase VRM

• EPS12V (24+8) power connectors

Regulatory

• FCC Class B (DoC)

• European Community CE (DoC)

• BSMI (optional)

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Chapter 2: Board Installation

Precautions: The Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E supports SSI, EPS12V

type power supplies (24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types.
For proper power supply installation procedures see page 34.

DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the
board and void your warranty.

How to install our products right… the first time
The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important

information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some
precautions you should take when installing your motherboard:

(1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the

antistatic bag. Unplug the power from your computer power supply and
then touch a safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power
supply case). For the safest conditions, TYAN recommends wearing a
static safety wrist strap.

(2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the

board, or flex the board in any way.

(3) Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,

memory modules, and leads.

(4) Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the

antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.

(5) Inspect the board for damage.

The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your
chassis, as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables.

NOTE

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

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2.1- Board Image

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

The following page includes details on the vital components of this
motherboard.

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2.2 - Block Diagram

Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E 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/J3 3-pin Back Panel Fan Connector
J4/J22/J23/J35 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control
J6 COM2 Header
J24 USB Front Panel Connector
J25 Front Panel SATA LED Pin Header
J26 Front Panel Header
J27 LCM Pin Header
J29 IPMB Pin Header

JP1

(Close 1-2) Default, enabled
(Close 2-3) Disabled

SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper

VGA Enable/Disable Jumper

JP2/JP3

(Close 1-2) Default, support ASF 2.0
(Close 2-3) support SMDC card

PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper

JP6

Open: 100MHz
Installed: Default, 133MHz

Clear CMOS Jumper

JP8

(Close 1-2) Default

(Close 2-3) Clear CMOS
J21 TARO SO-DIMM Socket
J36 SMDC Connector
J5/J28 Reserved for OEM only

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+12V

Tachometer

GND

+12V

1 9

2 10

J4/J22/J23/J35: 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control

Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to
the motherboard to keep the system stable and

GND

Speed Control

reliable.
This connector supports the tachometer monitoring

and auto fan speed control.

+12V
Tachometer

Speed Control

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4
GND +12V Tachometer Speed

J4: FAN2 (for CPU2) J23: FAN3
J22: FAN4 J35: FAN1 (for CPU1)

J2/J3: 3-pin Back Panel Fan Connector

NCGND

Use these headers to connect cooling fans to the
motherboard to keep the system stable and
reliable.

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3
GND +12V NC

J6: COM2 Header

Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2.

Signal Pin Pin Signal

DCD 1 2 DSR
RXD 3 4 RTS
TXD 5 6 CTS
DTR 7 8 RI
GND 9 10 KEY

Control

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J29

J36 J24

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1 9

2 10

J36: SMDC Connector

J33

1

LAD0

3

LAD2

5

GND1

7

GND2

9

GND3

11

GND4

13

I2C1DA

15

I2C4CLK

17

GND6

19

I2C3DA

21

I2C2CLK

23

5VSB2

25

PWRBTN#

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RSTBTN#

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OEMBTN#

31

EXTSMI#

33

CPUNMI#

35

SIO_RXD

37

SIO_TXD

41

SIO_RTS#

43

SIO_CTS#

45

SERIRQ

47

GND12

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SMALERTB#

CON25X2_M3291

LFRAME#

COM_TXD

COM_RXD

SOL_CTRL

COM_RTS#
COM_CTS#

SYSPWRGD

OEMGPIO

BMC_RST#

SMALERTA#

BMC_DET#

LAD1
LAD3

PCI_CLK
PCIRST#

I2C1CLK

GND5

I2C4DA

I2C3CLK

5VSB1

I2C2DA

GND7

PCIPME#

GND8

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40

44
46
48
50

J29: IPMB Pin Header

1

Pin 1 IPMB

DATA

Pin 3 IPMB

CLK

J24: USB Front Panel Header

For connection with Tyan Server
Management Daughter Card (SMDC).
The SMDC connector is only compatible
with Tyan M3291 (SMDC).

Pin 2 GND
Pin 4 NC

Use this header to connect to front panel USB connector.

Signal Pin Pin Signal

USBPWR 1 2 USBPWR

USB3- 3 4 USB4­USB3+ 5 6 USB4+

GND 7 8 GND

KEY 9 10 GND

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8

17

15

13

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J21: SO-DIMM Socket

Connect SAS/SATA II Daughter Card
(compatible with Tyan M9000-10,
M7901/7902 Ultra 320 SCSI “TARO”
card).

J25: Front Panel SATA LED Pin Header

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2

1

J26: Front Panel Header

Use these pin definitions to connect front Panel SATA
LED.

Signal Pin Pin Signal

SATA1 LED+ 1 2 SATA1 LED­SATA2 LED+ 3 4 SATA2 LED­SATA3 LED+ 5 6 SATA3 LED­SATA4 LED+ 7 8 SATA4 LED-

INTRU

GND

NC
FAN FAIL LED­FAN FAIL LED+

POWER S/W

PWR LED-

PWR LED+

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16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

9
7
5
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SMBUS Clock

SMBUS Data

+5VSB

NMI

RESET

HDD LED­HDD LED+

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The motherboard
provides one front
panel header for
electrical
connection to the
front panel
switches and
LED’s.

JP8

JP3 JP2 JP1

JP6

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1

3

1

1

1

JP1: VGA Enable/Disable Jumper

(Default) - Enable VGA

3

Disable VGA

JP2/JP3: SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper

3

(Default) - Support ASF2.0

1

3

Support SMDC card

1

JP6: PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper

100MHz

JP8: Clear CMOS Jumper

3
1

(Default)

3
1

(Clear)

(Default) – 133MHz

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 the power

supply from the AC source

- Use jumper cap to close Pin 2 and 3 for several
seconds to Clear CMOS

- Replace jumper cap to close Pin 1 and 2
Reconnect the power supply to the AC source

Power on system

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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 S3970 supports the latest processor technologies from AMD. Check the
TYAN website for latest processor support:

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Figure 1. Exploded View of Thermal Solution AMD PIB Platforms based on AMD
Socket F Processor

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Let 2 upper &

4 PEM nuts

Back plate Assembly

The back plate is mounted on the backside of the motherboard and enhances
local stiffness to support shock and vibration loads acting on the heat sink. The
back plate assembly prevents excessive motherboard warpage in the area near
the processor. Without a back plate, excessive warpage could cause serious
damage to electrical connections of the processor socket and integrated circuit
packages surrounding the processor. The back plate also serves as a stiffener
plate for the LGA socket.

While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components.
Follow these instructions to install your back plate:

1. Remove the release liner from the back plate.

2. Align the PEM nuts on the back plate to the holes on the reverse side
of the PCB.

3. First, insert the taller upper & lower middle PEM nuts through the
holes of the PCB. The remaining four shorter PEM nuts should
automatically fit the 4 holes on the PCB as shown in the following
pictures.

lower-middle
PEM nuts pass

should fit 4
holes.

through the
holes.

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4. Locate four screw holes on socket and screw the socket to the PCB
board.

NOTE: Do not assemble CPU before securing socket with screws.

5. Inspect Socket F assembly to PCB. The Socket F must be tightly
attached onto the PCB. There must NOT be any gap between stand
off the PCB.

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Processor Installation

The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing
an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible.

Follow these instructions to install your processor:

1. Place the PCB such that the socket cam side faces you. Make sure
the lever hook is on your top-left side.

2. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, then pull it
to the left side to clear the retention tab.

3. Rotate the lever to a fully open position.

4. Lift the load plate to a fully open position.

5. Locate the Pin 1 indicator of the package. Align the package with the
socket and carefully insert the package into the socket with vertical
motion only. Vertically check if the CPU is seated well in the socket
housing. If not, take out the CPU, with vertical motion only, and
repeat the above steps.

NOTE: The alignment keys must be located in the notches of the package.

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6. Remove the PnP cap. Use your left hand to hold the load plate.
Then use your right thumb to remove the PnP cap from the load plate.
With the package in the socket, the PnP cap removal process will not
damage the contacts.

7. Close the socket. Rotate the load plate onto the package lid.
Engage the load lever while pressing down lightly onto the load plate.
Secure the lever near the hook end under the retention tab.

8. Repeat this procedure for the second processor if necessary.

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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 DDR2­667/533/400 DIMM modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site
at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended
for your motherboard.

The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.

Key points to note before installing memory:

• Only DDR2 667/533 /400 Registered ECC/non-ECC memory

modules are supported.

• All installed memory will automatically be detected and no

jumpers or settings need changing.

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Memory Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S3970.

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.

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Key points to note before installing memory into Thunder h1000E:

For optimal dual-channel DDR operation, always install memory in pairs
beginning with P1_DIMM7 and P1_DIMM8. Memory modules of the same
type and density are required for dual-channel DDR operation. Mismatched
memory may cause system instability.

Refer to the following table for supported DDRII populations.

(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot)

Population Option 1 2 3 4
P1_DIMM1 x
P1_DIMM2 x
P1_DIMM3 x x
P1_DIMM4 x x
P1_DIMM5 x x x
P1_DIMM6 x x x
P1_DIMM7 x x x x
P1_DIMM8 x x x x

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2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables

Attaching IDE Drive Cable

Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. The cable is “keyed” to only allow it
to be connected in the correct manner.

Attaching IDE cable to the IDE connector is illustrated below:

Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE
connector, and the other end into the drive. Each standard IDE cable has
three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE connector
that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects to the
motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.

Note: Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers. If only using one
device on a channel, it must be set as Master for the BIOS to detect it.

TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)
faces the drive’s power connector.

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

The mainboard is also equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA) channels.
Connections for these drives are also very simple.

There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.

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The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive

Attaching Floppy Drive Cables

Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives.
See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current
floppy drives on the market require that the cable be installed with the
colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most cases, there
will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the
cable.

1. SATA drive cable
connection

2. SATA drive power
connection

3. SATA cable motherboard
connector

4. SATA drive power adapter

Attach first floppy drive
(drive A:) to the end of
the cable with the twist
in it. Drive B: is usually
connected to the next
possible connector on
the cable (the second or
third connector after you
install Drive A:).

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2.8 - Installing Add-In Cards

Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible
with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below,
showing the most common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not
all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on your motherboard.

64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X (green) slot

32-bit 33MHz PCI v2.3 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.

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from

NOTE

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 Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E S3970 motherboard is equipped with an optional
proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIMM connector can be used for expansion
cards to provide such features as, additional SAS/SATA II or SCSI 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.

4. Screw the board into place using one or two
screws as required.

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.

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.

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Key slot

2.10 - Connecting External Devices

Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces for connecting
peripherals. Some I/O ports may not be available with the board due to the
different configurations.

PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard

Serial Port

VGA Port

LAN1 Port LAN2 Port

USB x 2

Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software
may be required to complete the installation.

LAN LED Color Definition

The onboard Ethernet port has green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status.
The chart below illustrates the different LED states.

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Right

24

12

1

1

5

8

4

10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme

Speed Left LED Right LED

Left

Link

10Mbps
Activity
10Mbps

Link

100Mbps

Activity

100Mbps

Link

1000Mbps

Activity

1000Mbps

Green Off

Green (Blink) Off

Green Green

Green (Blink) Green

Green Yellow

Green (Blink) Yellow

2.11- Installing the Power Supply

There are two power connectors on your Thunder h1000E.
The Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin)
power supply to boot.

Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not

compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).

EPS12V Main Power 24-Pin
(Chipsets & Components)

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12 +3.3V 24 GND
11 +12V2 23 +5V
10 +12V2 22 +5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
8 PWR OK 20 RESVD
7 GND 19 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
5 GND 17 GND
4 +5V 16 PSON#
3 GND 15 GND
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V

EPS 12V 8-pin (CPU Power)
4 GND 8 +12V3
3 GND 7 +12V3
2 GND 6 +12V3
1 GND 5 +12V3

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

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

3. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet

NOTE

YOU MUST unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before

plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors.

2.12 – Finishing Up

Congratulations! You’re finished setting up the hardware aspect of your
computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all cables and
wires are connected properly, especially IDE cables and jumpers. You may
have difficulty powering on your system if the motherboard jumpers are not
set correctly.
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find
help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for
assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our
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Chapter 3: BIOS

3.1 – BIOS Setup Utility

With the BIOS setup utility, you can modify BIOS settings and control the
special features of your computer. The setup utility uses a number of
menus for making changes and turning the special features on or off.

NOTE

To start the BIOS setup utility:

System Overview
AMIBIOS

Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 08/31/05
ID : 0AAAA000

Processor
Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Model xxx
Speed : xxxx MHz
Count : x

System Memory
Size : xxxx MB

System Time [22:21:21]

System Date [Tue 01/01/2002]

To select an item

Use the left/right (ß à) arrow keys to make a selection.
To display a sub-menu (A pointer “4” marks all sub menus)

Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then
press <Enter>.

All menus are based on a typical system. The actual menus
displayed on your screen may be different and depend on the
hardware and features installed in your computer.

a. Turn on or reboot your system
b. Press <Del> during POST (F4 on remote console) to start

BIOS setup utility

BIOS Setup Utility

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

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

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

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3.2 – 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

NOTE Options written in bold type represent the BIOS setup default

3.3 – BIOS Legend Bar

The chart describes the legend keys and their alternates:

Key Function

<F1> General help window

<ESC> Exit current menu

ß à arrow keys Select a different menu

↑ or ↓ arrow keys

<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

<F10> Save and exit

<Enter> Execute command or select submenu

Move cursor up/down

menu

Getting Help

Pressing [F1] will display a small help window that describes the appropriate
keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the
Help Window, press [ESC] or the [F1] key again.

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In Case of Problems

If you discover that you have trouble booting the computer after making and
saving the changes with the BIOS setup program, 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 the outcome. The Chipset defaults were carefully chosen by
TYAN or your system manufacturer for the best performance and reliability.
Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup options may cause the
system to become unstable or unusable.

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3.4 – 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.

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System Overview

AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 08/31/05
ID : 0AAAA000

Processor
Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Model xxxx
Speed : xxxx MHz
Count : x

System Memory
Size : xxxx MB

System Time [22:21:21]

System Date [Tue 01/01/2002]

BIOS Setup Utility

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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3.5 – BIOS Advanced Menu

You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super
I/O Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an
Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All
Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section. The Advanced
BIOS Setup screen is shown below. The sub menus are described on the
following pages.

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Advanced Settings
WARING: Setting wrong values in below sections may

cause system to malfunction.

4CPU Configuration

4IDE Configuration
4Floppy Configuration
4Super IO Configuration
4S-ATA Configuration
4ACPI Configuration
4Event Log Configuration
4Hardware Health Configuration
4MPS Configuration
4Remote Access Configuration
4USB Configuration
4Device & PCI Slots Configuration

Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

CPU Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Menu Item

Options for CPU

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Options for CPU

IDE Configuration

Floppy Configuration

Super IO Configuration

S-ATA Configuration

ACPI Configuration

Event Log Configuration
Hardware Health

Configuration

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

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Configure the IDE device(s)

Configure the Floppy drive(s)

Configures Super IO Chipset
Configure ServerWorks

HT1000 S-ATA
Section for Advanced ACPI

Configuration
Mark as read, Clear or View

Event Log statistics
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Advanced Settings

MPS Configuration

Menu Item

Configure the Multi-Processor
Table

Remote Access Configuration

USB Configuration

Device & PCI Slots
Configuration

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Configure Remote Access

Configure the USB support

Onboard Devices and PCI Add­On Cards Enabled/Disabled

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3.5.1 CPU Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and
down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the
following pages.

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CPU Configuration

Module Version : XX.XX

Physical Count : X

Logical Count : X

Dual Core AMD Opteron (tm) Processor

Revision :

Cache L1:

Cache L2:

Speed:

Current FSB Multiplier :

Maximum FSB Multiplier:

Able to change Freq.:

uCode Patch Level:

GART Error Reporting

MTRR Mapping

Runtime Legacy PSB

AMD PowerNow

BIOS Setup Utility

xxxxxxxx
xx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
xxxx
Yes
None required

[Disabled]

[Continuous]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

This option should
remain disabled for
normal operation.
The driver
developer may
disable it for testing
purpose.

← → Select
Screen
↑↓ Select Item
+/- Change
Option

F1 General Help
F10 Save and
Exit
ESC Exit

Feature Option Description

CPU Configuration

Module Version

Physical Count

Logical Count

Revision

Cache L1

Cache L2

Speed

Current FSB Multiplier

Maximum FSB Multiplier

Able to change Freq.

uCode Patch Level

Read only Displays information about CPU

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Feature Option Description

CPU Configuration

GART Error Reporting

MTRR Mapping

Runtime Legacy PSB

AMD PowerNow

Disabled

Enabled

Continuous

Discrete

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

This option should remain disabled
for normal operation. The driver
developer may enable it for the
purpose of testing.

This option determines the method
used for programming CPU
MTRRs when 4GB or more of
memory is preset. Discrete leaves
the PCI hole below the 4GB
boundary undescribed.
Continuous explicitly describes the
PCI hole as non-cacheable.

Enable/disable the generation of
Power State Block for use of
PowerNow(tm) driver in a single
core system.

Enable/disable the generation of
ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT
objects.

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3.5.2– 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.

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IDE Configuration

4Primary IDE Master

4Primary IDE Slave

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) :

BIOS Setup Utility

[xxxx]

[xxxx]
[xx]

While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

IDE Configuration

Primary IDE Master/Slave

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

Auto

XXXX

Not Detected

Enabled

0~35

(at 5 interval)

While entering setup, BIOS auto detects
the presence of IDE devices. This
displays the status of auto detection of
IDE devices.

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

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3.5.2.1 – Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Sub-Menu

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Primary IDE Master

Device: Not Detected

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

BIOS Setup Utility

[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

Configure Nat417 Super IO Chipset

Type

LBA/Large Mode

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

S.M.A.R.T.

32Bit Data Transfer

Auto

Not Installed

CD/DVD

ARMD

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

0~4

(at 1 interval)

Auto
Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Selects the type of device connected
to the system.

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

Disabled: The Data transfer from
and to the device occurs one sector
at a time.
Auto: The Data transfer from and to
the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time if the device supports it.

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

Selects DMA Mode.
Auto: Auto detected.

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

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

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3.5.3 – Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to specify options for the Floppy 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. The settings are
described on the following pages.

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Floppy Configuration

Floppy A [1.44 MB 31/2”]

Floppy B [Disabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

Select the type of
floppy drive connected
to the system.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Floppy Configuration

Floppy A
Floppy B

Disabled

360 KB 51/4”

1.2 MB 51/4”
720 KB 31/2”

1.44 MB 31/2”

2.88 MB 31/2”

Selects the type of floppy drive
connected to the system.

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3.5.4 – Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the
up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-)
keys to change the value of the selected option

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Configure SCH4307 Super IO Chipset

Onboard Floppy Controller

Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]

Allows BIOS to enable
or disable Floppy
Controller.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Configure SCH4307 Super IO Chipset

Onboard Floppy Controller

Serial Port1 Address

Serial Port2 Address

Enabled

Disabled

3F8/IRQ4

3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3

Disabled

2F8/IRQ3

3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3

Disabled

Allows BIOS to enable or disable the
floppy controller.

Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1
Base Addresses.

Allows BIOS to select Serial Part2
Base Addresses.

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ATA

INT13 Support

3.5.5 S-ATA Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view S-ATA Configuration Menu. Use the up and
down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the
following pages.

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Configure ServerWorks

HT1000 S-

S-ATA Mode

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[P-ATA]
[Enabled]

Enable HT1000
S-ATA.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Configure ServerWorks

HT1000 S-ATA

S-ATA Mode

Enabled

Disabled

P-ATA

S-ATA
S-ATA RAID

Allows user to enable or disable
HT1000 S-ATA controller.

Sets S-ATA mode as P-ATA
emulation native S-ATA, or S-ATA
RAID.
(S-ATA RAID is for Thunder
h1000E only.)

INT13 Support

Enabled

Disabled

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ACPI Version Features

APIC Support

Headless mode

3.5.6 –ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (á/â)
keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of
the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side
of the screen. The settings are described on this page. The screen is shown
below.

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Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI
ACPI SRAT Table
AMI OEMB table

BIOS Setup Utility

[ACPI v2.0]

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

Enable RSDP pointers
to 64-bit Fixed System
Description Tables. Di
ACPI version has some

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI Version Features

ACPI APIC Support

ACPI SRAT Table

AMI OEMB table

Headless mode

ACPI v3.0

ACPI v2.0

ACPI v1.0

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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

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

Enable or disable the building of
ACPI SRAT Table.

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.

Enable or disable Headless
operation mode through ACPI.

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3.5.7 – Event Logging details Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This logs
system events (such as CMOS clear, ECC memory errors, etc) and writes the
log into NVRAM. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use
the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The
settings are described on the following pages.

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Event Logging details

View Event Log

Mark All Events as Read
Clear Event Log
Event Log Statistics

BIOS Setup Utility

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

Mark All Events as Read

Clear Event Log

Event Log Statistics

OK

Cancel

OK

Cancel

View details on the count of

Views all unread events on the
Event Log.

Marks all unread events as
read.

Erases all of events.

total unread events. Other
stats include size occupied and
size free. (in terms of event
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3.5.8 – Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings.
Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and
Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are
described on the following pages.

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Hardware Health Configuration

H/W Health Function

FAN Select
Auto FAN1, 2 Power Control
Auto FAN3, 4 Power Control
FAN Fail LED Indicator

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

4Mainboard Voltages Report
CPU1 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature
Mainboard Ambient Temp.

FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed
FAN4 Speed

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[4Pin FAN]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

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

: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

Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device.

Selects the FAN type.

FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic
programmed in selected temperature range.
Disabled: Fan Power On.
Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=30%(40?C)-

100%(60?C), see CPU temperature

H/W Health Function

FAN Select

Auto FAN1, 2 Power
Control

Enabled

Disabled

4Pin FAN

3Pin FAN

Enabled

Disabled

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Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Configuration

FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic
programmed in selected temperature range.
Disabled: Fan Power On.
Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=30%(40?C)-

100%(60?C), see mainboard temp.

Auto FAN 3, 4 Power
Control

Enabled

Disabled

FAN Fail LED
Indicator

Enabled

Disabled

Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

Mainboard Voltages Report Read only

CPU1 Temperature
CPU2 Temperature
Mainboard Ambient Temp.
FAN1/2/3/4 Speed

Read only Displays CPU Temperature

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

Displays Voltage for CPU,
memory, & other devices.

and FAN Speed.

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3.5.8.1 – Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu

Board Voltages Report

CPU1 Vdimm
CPU1 Vcore
CPU2 Vcore
+3.3Vin
+3.3Vin
+5Vin
+5Vin
+12Vin (PW1)
+12Vin (PW2)

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BIOS Setup Utility

: 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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3.5.9 MPS Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to select MPS revision. Use the up and down arrow

(á/â) keys to select an item. The settings are described on the following pages.

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MPS Configuration

MPS Revision [1.4]

BIOS Setup Utility

Select MPS Revision.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

MPS Configuration

MPS Revision

1.1
Allows user to select MPS revision.

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3.5.10 – 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 (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the
following pages.

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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

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

[COM1]
[3F8h, 4]
[125200 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

Remote Access

Serial Port Number

Base Address, IRQ Read only

Enabled

Disabled

COM1

COM2

Enables remote access to system
through serial port.

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

Select Serial Port settings.

Select Flow Control for console
redirection.

Serial Port Mode

Flow Control

115200 8,n,1

57600 8,n,1
19200 8,n,1

9600 8,n,1

None

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Feature Option Description

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Disabled

Redirection After BIOS
POST

Terminal Type

VT-UTF8 Combo Key
Support

Sredir Memory Display
Delay

Boot Loader

Always

ANSI

VT100

VT-UTF8

Enabled

Disabled

No Delay

Delay 1 Sec
Delay 2 Sec
Delay 4 Sec

Disable: Turns 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>

Select the target terminal type.

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

Gives the delay in seconds to
display memory information

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3.5.11 – USB Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up
and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-)
keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on
the following pages.

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USB Configuration

Module Version – X.XX.X-XX.X
USB Devices Enabled:

None

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

Enables USB host
controllers.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

USB Configuration

Disabled

Legacy USB Support

Enabled

Enabled

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Disabled

Enables support for legacy
USB.

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

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Onboard LAN1 Device

3.5.12 Device & PCI Slots Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to enable the onboard devices and PCI slots. Use
the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. The settings are described
on the following pages.

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Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration

Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM

Onboard LAN2 Device

Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]

Enabled
Disabled

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

MPS Configuration

Onboard LAN1 / LAN2

Device

Disabled

Enabled/Disabled LAN controller

Enabled

Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM

Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM

Disabled

Executed LAN OPROM or not

Enabled

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g & Play O/S

PCI Bus Scan Order

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

3.6 –BIOS PCI/PnP Menu

You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration
Menu. This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources
& resolves conflicts. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item.
Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
The settings are described on the following pages.

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Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Clear NVRAM

Plu
PCI Latency Timer

Palette Snooping
PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS Setup Utility

[No]

[Yes]
[64]
[Descent]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Clear NVRAM during
System Boot.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

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Feature Option Description

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Clear NVRAM

Plug & Play OS

PCI Latency Timer

PCI Bus Scen Order

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

PCI IDE BusMaster

No

Yes

Yes

No

32

64

96
128
160
192
224
248

Ascent

Descent

Yes

No

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Reserved

Clears NVRAM during system
Boot.

No: lets the BIOS configure all the
devices in the system.
Yes: lets the operating system
configure Plug and Play (PnP)
devices not required for boot if
your system has a Plug and Play
operating system.

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.
Values in units of PCI clocks for
PCI device latency timer register.

Ascent: Scan PCI bus from bus 0
to maximum.
Descent: Scan PCI bus from
maximum to bus 0.

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

This is the default setting and
should not be changed unless the
VGA card manufacturer requires
Palette Snooping to be Enabled.
Enabled: informs the PCI devices
that an ISA graphics device is
installed in the system so the card
will function correctly.

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

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Quick Boot

Quiet Boot

3.7 – BIOS Boot Menu

You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow (á/â)

keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.

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Boot Settings

4 Boot Settings Configuration

4 Boot Device Priority
4 Hard Disk Drives
4 Removable Drives

BIOS Setup Utility

Configures settings
during System Boot.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

3.7.1 – Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration. Use the
up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-)
keys to change the value of the selected option.

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Boot Settings Configuration

Add On ROM Display Mode
Boot up Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

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

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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Quiet Boot

ck

PS/2 Mouse Support

If Error

Message Display

Interrupt 19 Capture

Feature Option Description

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Add On ROM Display
Mode

Boot up Num-Lo

Wait for ‘F1’

Hit ‘DEL’

Enabled

Disabled
Disabled

Enabled

Force BIOS

Keep Current

On

Off

Enabled

Disabled

Auto

Enabled

Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled

Enabled

This option allows user bypass BIOS
self test during POST.

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

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

Selects Power-on state for Numlock.

Selects support for PS/2 Mouse.

Waits for F1 key to be present if error
occurs.

Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in
POST.

Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap
interrupt 19.

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3.7.2 – Boot Device Priority Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and
down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.

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Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

BIOS Setup Utility

[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

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

Disabled

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

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3.7.3 – Hard Disk Drives Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for the hard disk Drives. Use the up and
down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Hard Disk Drives

1st Drive [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

BIOS Setup Utility

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
for the available devices.

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3.7.4 – Removable Drives Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives. Use the up and
down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Removable Drives

1st Drive [xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

BIOS Setup Utility

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
for removable drive booting.
This option will show all
removable devices.

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3.8 – BIOS 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.

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]

BIOS Setup Utility

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

Supervisor Password:

User Password:

Change Supervisor
Password

Change User Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection

Not Installed

Installed

Not Installed

Installed

Disabled

Enabled

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

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

Selects this option to change or
install Supervisor Password.

Selects this option to change or
install User Password.

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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3.9 – BIOS Chipset Menu

This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North
Bridge configuration contains options for Memory & CPU settings. South Bridge
configuration contains options for SM Bus & USB. Additional configuration for
the AMD8131 PCI-X Tunnel is available in the PCI-X Configuration Menu.
Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (á/â) keys and pressing Enter.
The settings are described on the following pages.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

4 NorthBridge Configuration

4 HT1000 South Bridge Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Options for NB.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

+/- Change Option
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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3.9.1 – North Bridge Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu gives options for customizing memory & Hypertransport settings.
Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow (á/â) keys and pressing Enter.
The settings are described on the following pages.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

4 Memory Configuration

4 ECC Configuration
4 IOMMU Option Configuration

Memory CLK
CAS latency (Tcl)
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)
Min Active RAS (Tras)
Row Precharge Time (Trp)
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)
Row Cycle (Trc)
Asynchronous Latency

BIOS Setup Utility

:XXX MHz
:XX
:X CLK
:X CLK
:X CLK
:X CLK
:XX CLK
:X ns

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

Memory CLK Read only

CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)

Read only

It shows the clock frequency of the
installed SDRAM.

This controls the timing delay (in clock
cycles) before SDRAM starts a read
command after receiving it.

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows
and columns are addressed
separately. This setup item allows you
to determine the timing of the transition
from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS
(column address strobe). The less the
clock cycles, the faster the DRAM
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Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

Min Active RAS (Tras)

Row Precharge Time
(Trp)

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)

Row Cycle (Trc)

Asynchronous Latency

Read only

Read only

Read only

Read only

Read only

This setting allows you to select the
number of clock cycles allotted for the
RAS pulse width, according to DRAM
specifications. The less the clock
cycles, the faster the DRAM
performance.

This item controls the number of cycles
for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be
allowed to precharge. If insufficient
time is allowed for the RAS to
accumulate its chage before DRAM
refresh, refresh may be incomplete and
DRAM may fail to retain data. This
item applies only when synchronous
DRAM is installed in the system.

Auto uses hardware compensation
values. Other values add to or subtract
from hardware generated value.
Recommended setting is Auto.

Bits 7-4. RAS#-active to RAS#-active
or auto refresh of the same bank.

Bits 3-0. This filed should be loaded
with a 4-bit value equal to the
maximum asynchronous latency in the
DRAM read round-trip loop.

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Memclock Mode

MCT Timing Mode

3.9.1.1 – Memory Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down
arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to
change the value of the selected option.

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Memory Configuration

Bank Interleaving
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID
Memory Hole Remapping

BIOS Setup Utility

[Auto]

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

MEMCLK can be set by
the code using AUTO, or
if you use LIMIT, you can
set one of the standard
values.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Memory Configuration

Select the DRAM Frequency
programming method. If Auto, the
DRAM speed will be based on
SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will
not exceed the specified value. If
Manual, the DRAM speed specified
will be programmed by users.

Allows user to configure the MCT
Timing Mode manually.

Enable Bank Memory Interleaving

Enable/Disable MemClk Tri-Stating
during C3 and Alt VID

Enable Memory Remapping around
Memory Hole

Memclock Mode

MCT Timing Mode

Bank Interleaving

MemClk Tristate
C3/ATLVID

Memory Hole Remapping

Limit

Auto

Manual
Manual

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

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DRAM BG Scrub

L2 Cache BG Scrub

Data Cache BG Scrub

3.9.1.2 –ECC Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu allows the user to configure ECC setup for system & DRAM. Use
the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus
(+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

ECC Configuration

DRAM ECC Enable

ECC MCA Enable
4-Bit ECC Mode
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

DRAM ECC allows
hardware to report and
correct memory errors
automatically
maintaining system
integrity.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

DRAM ECC allows hardware to
report and correct memory errors
automatically maintaining system
integrity.

Enables MCE DRAM ECC Logging /
Reporting.

Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode.
Note: Also known as CHIPKILL ECC
Mode
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT allows

the system to correct DRAM ECC
errors immediately when they occur,
even if background scrubbing is on.

DRAM scrubbing corrects memory
errors so later reads are correct.
Doing this while memory is not being
used improves performance.
Note: When AMD’s node interleave
feature is enabled, BIOS will force
DRAM scrub off.

DRAM ECC Enable

ECC MCE Enable

4-Bit ECC Mode

DRAM SCRUB
REDIRECT

DRAM BG Scrub

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

40ns

80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

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Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

L2 Cache BG Scrub

Data Cache BG Scrub

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

Disabled

40ns

80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

Disabled

40ns

80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to
be corrected while idle.

Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to
be corrected while idle.

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3.9.1.3 – IOMMU Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu has options for IOMMU. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys
to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the
selected option.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

IOMMU Mode [Disabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

Set GART size in
systems without AGP,
or disable altogether.
Some OSes require
valid GART for proper
operation, If AGP is
present, select
appropriate option to
ensure proper AGP
operation.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

IOMMU Configuration

IOMMU Mode

AGP Present

Disabled

32 MB

64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB

1 GB

Set GART size in systems without
AGP, or disable altogether. Some
OSes require valid GART for proper
operation, If AGP is present, select
appropriate option to ensure proper
AGP operation.

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3.9.2 – HT1000 SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu allows the user to configure SouthBridge setup. Use the up
and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus
(+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Power Control After Power Fail

Resume on RTC Alarm
Resume on PME#
Watchdog Mode
Watchdog Timer

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

Hide XIOAPIC PCI Functions
Power Button Install Off

BIOS Setup Utility

[Former State]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[2]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Enabled Former State

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Chipset Configuration

Power Control After
Power Fail

Former State

On

Resume on RTC Alarm

Resume on PME#

Watchdog Mode

Watchdog Timer

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

POST

PowerON

OS

2
4
6

8
10
12

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timer counting. Start at PowerON.
Stop at OS boot.
OS: OS boot Watchdog. Start at
OS boot.
PowerON: Start at PowerON.

Watchdog timer sets 2/4/6/8/10/12
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Feature Option Description

South ridge Chipset Configuration

Hide XIOAPIC PCI
Functions

Power Button Install Off

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Hide XIOAPIC PCI functions.

Disable or enable power button
instant off.

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3.10 – BIOS Exit Menu

You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (á/â)

keys and pressing Enter.

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

BIOS Setup Utility

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:

By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might
have been when setting up your system. For more information on
troubleshooting, check the TYAN website at: http://www.tyan.com.

4.1 Beep Codes

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

•A single long beep followed by two short beeps: It indicates that a
video error has occurred and the BIOS can't initialize the video screen
to display and additional info.

•A single long beep repeatedly: This indicates that a DRAM error has
occurred.
The most common type of error is a memory error.

Before contacting your vendor or TYAN Technical Support, be sure that you
note as much as you can about the beep code length and order that you
experience. Also, be ready with information regarding add-in cards, drives and
O/S to speed the support process and come to a quicker solution.

4.2 Flash Utility

Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash
Utility with your motherboard, please check the TYAN web site:

http://www.tyan.com/

Note: Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event
of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS.
There are no exceptions. TYAN does not have a policy for replacing BIOS chips
directly with end users. In no event will TYAN be held responsible for damages
done by the end user.

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4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS
pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that
may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description

03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and
06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer.Install

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

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

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.

2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter
2E Initializes all the output devices.

31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to

33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text

BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on
POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the
Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags."

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

interrupt vector table.
the POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer

interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to "POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."

the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto
detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.

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.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information.
installed in the system that have optional ROMs.

ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for
ADM. Activate ADM module.

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Checkpoint Description

37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message,
38 Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints
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

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor

and any OEM specific information.
section of document for more information.

ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

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
52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.
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 encountered 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.

A4 Initialize runtime language module.
A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the

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

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).

needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

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.

CPU’s before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

ADM module.

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Appendix I: SMDC Information

Overview

Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC) is a powerful yet cost­efficient solution for high-end server management hardware packages. Tyan’s
goal is to provide remote system monitoring and control even when the
operating system is absence or simply fails. This empowers Tyan’s server
board with advanced industrial-standard features.

Tyan SMDC is a snap-in card that provides essential server management
solution. 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 OperatorTM (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:

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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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Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette

Follow the steps below to make a driver diskette from the TYAN driver CD
provided.

1. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot
from CD. You will see the following menu. Then press [1] and [Enter] to
boot the system to TYAN diskette maker. (If you would like to boot from
hard disk, press 0 and Enter or just wait for 10 seconds to boot
automatically from hard disk.).

Boot from CD:
ISOLINUX 2.00 2002-10-25 Copyright (C) 1994-2002 H. Peter Anvin

0) Boot from first hard drive

1) Boot to TYAN diskette maker
boot: 1_

2. Choose the chipset vender which you need from the main menu.

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker V1.0

====Choose Chipset Vendor====

01 Adaptec
02 Intel
03 LSI
04 nVidia
05 Promise
06 Silicon Image
07 VIA

EXIT

** Main Menu**

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3. The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model.

01 nVidia NVRAID

EXIT

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker

** nVidia**

====Choose Chipset Model====

4. After selecting the chipset model, select the OS to start the diskette making.

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker

====nVidia NVRAID SATA and RAID Driver====

Diskette =01= Microsoft Windows 2000 32-bit
Diskette =02= Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit
Diskette =03= Microsoft Windows XP 64bit
Diskette =04= Microsoft Windows 2003 64-bit

Back

5. Follow the instruction on menu to insert a diskette and press [ENTER].

\Please insert a formatted diskette into A:/ and press [ENTER]

Writing image to drive A:
Track: 36 Hoad: 8 Sector: 1

6. Using "ESC" key to quit the TYAN diskette maker. The system will
automatically restart.

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Glossary

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management

specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power
distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off,
reducing unnecessary power expenditure.

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed
specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications. The 32-bit AGP channel
directly links the graphics controller to the main memory. While the channel runs
only at 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling
ends of the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.

ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive
implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows
CD-ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just like
HDDs.

ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the
AT design by rotating the board 90 degrees, so that the IDE connectors are
closer to the drive bays, and the CPU is closer to the power supply and cooling
fan. The keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.

Bandwidth: refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more
data the bus, phone line, or other electrical path can carry. Greater bandwidth
results in greater speed.

BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): a feature within the BIOS that creates,
prioritizes, and maintains a list of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and
then stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability to load and execute
an OS, as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process
fails. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of the
OS.

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): the program that resides in the ROM chip,
which provides the basic instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware.
Both the operating system and application software use BIOS routines to
ensure compatibility.

Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data; usually from
an application though it is also used when printing and in most keyboard drivers.
The CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it to a disk drive. While
this improves system performance (reading to or writing from a disk drive a
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losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily
stored, not permanently saved.

Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection
between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and
PCI or ISA local buses.

Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system
memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).

Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an
application. Using a cache lowers data access times since the information is
stored in SRAM instead of slower DRAM. Note that the cache is also much
smaller than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you may
have as much as 4GB of regular memory.

Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are
“on” or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.

CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the
basic startup information for the BIOS.

COM port: another name for the serial port, which is called as such because it
transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on
another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after
another). Parallel ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the
same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).

DDR (Double Data Rate): a technology designed to double the clock speed of
the memory. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system
clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.

DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM
than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.

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

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

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DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which
looses data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh
requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM
such as SRAM.

ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data
to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected
at the same time that they’re found.

EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash
BIOS, it is a ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows
you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new
chip. TYAN’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com

ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing
information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information
helps properly configure the system each time it boots.

Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and

external connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard.
The standard form factors are the AT and ATX.

Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
HyperTransportTM: a high speed, low latency, scalable point-to-point link for

interconnecting ICs on boards. It can be significantly faster than a PCI bus for
an equivalent number of pins. It provides the bandwidth and flexibility critical for
today's networking and computing platforms while retaining the fundamental
programming model of PCI.

IC (Integrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.
IDE (Integrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD

interface. It can handle drives up to 8.4 GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are
in fact Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capacity determined by the
hardware controller.

IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.

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

IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware
device to the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming
requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one
device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock
up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details
for you.

Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for
another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends
data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).

NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory
that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.

Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same
time.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data
pathway) which is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate
within a single system (as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple
systems).

PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes
used by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast,
DMA channels do not). PCI refers to the type of bus used by these modes to
communicate with the CPU.

PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI
slot.

Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache
because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first
to the faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the
slower secondary cache.

PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the
industry. Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. Devices and operating
systems that are not Plug-n-Play require you to reconfigure your system each
time you add or change any part of your hardware.

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PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together
make up the Wired for Management 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was
designed to define a standard set of preboot protocol services within a client
with the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry
standard protocols.

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to
be stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the
data is stored redundantly and multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive
to the operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped
(or overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID
level 1 is known as mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard
drives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also allows for faster access time and
fault-tolerance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time. RAID level
0+1 is both striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster
access all at the same time.

RAIDIOS: RAID I/O Steering (Intel)
RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where

any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data and is often
referred to the system’s main memory. This memory is available to any program
running on the computer.

ROM (Read-Only Memory): a storage chip which contains the BIOS; the basic
instructions required to boot the computer and start up the operating system.

SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep
two sets of memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data
alternately from one set of addresses and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on
the delays associated with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one
address bank before opening the next.

Serial port: called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data
along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is
transmitted in serial form, one bit after another).

SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic (SISL): Architecture that allows a RAID
controller, such as AcceleRAID 150, 200 or 250, to implement RAID on a
system board-embedded SCSI bus or a set of SCSI busses. SISL: SCSI
Interrupt Steering Logic ( LSI ) (only on LSI SCSI boards)

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

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SDRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be
refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive.

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

UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also
called UltraATA. Without a proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take
advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard
drives.

USB (Universal Serial Bus): a versatile port. This one port type can function
as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard or joystick port. It is fast enough to
support video transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained
peripheral devices.

VGA (Video Graphics Array): the PC video display standard
V-SYNC: controls the vertical scanning properties of the monitor.
ZCR (Zero Channel RAID): PCI card that allows a RAID card to use the

onboard SCSI chip, thus lowering cost of RAID solution
ZIF Socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to

insert CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly
placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shifts the
processor over and down, guiding it into the board and locking it into place.

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Technical Support

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

If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can
help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade,
Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.
Tyan's website (www.tyan.com) provides easy-to-access resources such as in­depth Linux Online Support sections with downloadable Linux drivers and
comprehensive compatibility reports for chassis, memory and much more. With
all these convenient resources just a few keystrokes away, users can easily find
the latest software and operating system components to keep their systems
running as powerful and productive as possible. Tyan also ranks high for its
commitment to fast and friendly customer support through email. By offering
plenty of options for users, Tyan serves multiple market segments with the
industry's most competitive services to support them.

"Tyan's tech support is some of the most impressive we've seen, with
great response time and exceptional organization in general" ­Anandtech.com

Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at

[e-mail]

Help Resources:

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.

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

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

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.)

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.

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

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

Document #: D1743-110

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