Tyan THUNDER K8HM User Manual

Thunder K8HM

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Version 1.1

S3892

Copyright

Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2006. All rights reserved. No part of
this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from
TYAN Computer Corp.

Trademark

All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in
this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to
the following.

TYAN, Taro and Thunder K8HM 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 SuSE AG.
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.

Notice

Information contained in this document is furnished by TYAN Computer
Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing.
TYAN assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied
warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or
warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. TYAN
retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications
at any time, without notice. In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or
indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other
malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this
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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 10

2.2 Block Diagram Page 11

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Page 12

2.4 Installing the Processor(s) Page 22

2.5 Heatsink Retention Frame Installation Page 23

2.6 Thermal Interface Material Page 24

2.7 Heatsink Installation Procedures Page 25

2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Page 28

2.9 Installing the Memory Page 29

2.10 Attaching Drive Cables Page 32

2.11 Installing Add-In Cards Page 34

2.12 Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules Page 36

2.12 Connecting External Devices Page 37

2.13 Installing the Power Supply Page 38

2.15 Finishing Up Page 39
Chapter 3: BIOS

3.1 BIOS Setup Utility Page 41

3.2 BIOS Menu Bar Page 42

3.3 BIOS Legend Bar Page 42

3.4 BIOS Main Menu Page 43

3.5 BIOS Advanced Menu Page 44

3.6 BIOS PnP/PCI Menu Page 65

3.7 BIOS Boot Menu Page 67

3.8 BIOS Security Menu Page 71

3.9 BIOS Chipset Menu Page 72

3.10 BIOS Exit Menu Page 81

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

4.1 Beep Codes Page 83

4.2 Flash Utility Page 83

4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code Page 84

Appendix I: SMDC Information
Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette
Glossary
Technical Support

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Check the box contents!

The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

1x Thunder K8HM motherboard

1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable

4 x SATA cable

2 x SATA Drive Power Adapter

1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable

1 x USB2.0 cable

1 x COM Port cable

1 x Thunder K8HM User’s Manual

1 x Thunder K8HM Quick Reference Guide

1 x TYAN driver CD

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

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1 x I/O shield

2 x CPU Retention Frame

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions available. The
Thunder K8HM (S3892) is a high-end server motherboard, based on the
ServerWorks BCM5780 & BCM5785 chipsets. It also includes the NS PC87417
Super I/O and SMSC EMC6D 103S Hardware Monitoring chipsets.

This motherboard is designed to support up to two AMD Opteron™ 200 Series
processors and maximum 16GB/32GB of DDR266/333 memory. The S3892 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 940-pin ZIF sockets

• Supports up to two AMD OpteronTM

200 Series processors (including dual
core processors)

• Integrated 128-bit DDR memory

controller

Chipset

• ServerWorks BCM5780 + BCM5785
chipsets

• National PC87417 Super I/O chip

Memory

• 128-bit dual channel memory bus

• Total sixteen (16) 184-pin 2.5V DDR

DIMM sockets (8 on CPU1 and 8 on
CPU2)

• Supports PC2100/2700/3200

• Registered, ECC/Non-ECC module

supported

Expansion Slots

• Two (2) PCI Express X16 slots (each

w/ x8 signal)

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Integrated Video Controller

• ATI ES1000 controller

• 32MB DDR frame buffer

Integrated Enhanced IDE
Controller

•Integrated Enhanced IDE Controller

• Single-channel master mode supports

up to two IDE devices

• Supports IDE drives and ATAPI-

compliant devices

Integrated SATA Controllers

• Supports four SATA-II ports at 3.0

Gb/s (BCM5785 Chipset)

• RAID 0/1/5 supported

Integrated LAN Controllers

• Dual GbE LAN (from BCM 5780)

- Embedded in BCM5780

- Two 10/100/1000 RJ-45 LAN ports
w/LED

• One Intel i82551 QM fast Ethernet

controller

- One 10/100 RJ-45 LAN port w/LED

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• Two (2) PCI-X 133/100MHz slots

• One (1) PCI-X 100MHz slot

• One (1) PCI 32-bit/33MHz, v2.3

compliant slot

• One (1) TYAN “TARO” SO-DIMM

socket

System Management

• Two (2) EMC6D103S hardware

monitoring IC

• Eight (8) 3+1 fan headers support

tachometer monitoring, six (6) of them
with smart FAN control

• Temperature and voltage monitoring

• Watchdog timer support

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 front panel pin header for

LAN/ID LED

• 2 x 25 connector for optional TYAN

IPMI SMDC

Back Panel I/O Ports

• Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard
ports

• Stacked 2 USB ports and 1 10/100
RJ45 port

• One 9-pin COM port

• One 15-pin VGA connector

• Two side-by-side RJ-45 ports

Form Factor

• Extended ATX footprint (13” x 12”)

• EPS12V/SSI v3.51 (24+8) power

connectors

- Operating on 32bit/33MHz PCI bus

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 Ultra 320 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 3.0Gb/s

- Adaptec HostRAID 0, 1 & 10
supported

BIOS

• AMI BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM

• Serial Console Redirect

• PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot

• SMBIOS 2.3.1, BBS 1.1 compliant

• Headless Operation via serial console

redirect

• 48-bit LBA Support

Power

• Onboard dual 4-phase VRM

• EPS12V/SSI v3.51 (24+8) power

connectors

Regulatory

• FCC Class B (DoC), CE (DoC)

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Chapter 2: Board Installation

Precautions: The Thunder K8HM supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies

(24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power
supply installation procedures see page 37.

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 K8HM (S3892) Block Diagram

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2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

KB/MS

LAN3
USB x 2

COM1

VGA

LAN2

LAN1

FAN6

FAN5

CPUFAN2

CPU2

CPU2_DIMMA0
CPU2_DIMMB0
CPU2_DIMMA1
CPU2_DIMMB1
CPU2_DIMMA2
CPU2_DIMMB2

CPU2_DIMMA3

CPU2_DIMMB3

PCI-E1

PCI

PCI-E2

PW1

CPU1_DIMMB3
CPU1_DIMMA3

CPU1_DIMMB2
CPU1_DIMMA2

CPU1_DIMMB1
CPU1_DIMMA1

CPU1_DIMMB0
CPU1_DIMMA0

CPU1

JP4

JP3

PW2

CPUFAN1

FAN1

FAN2

COM2
(J9)

FDD (J10)

PCIX-P1

PCIX-S2

PCIX-S1

SMDC (J18)

IPMB (J19)

USB2 (J28)

JP2

JP1

SATA3

SATA2

SATA1

SO-DIMM Socket

JP5

SATA0

J43

JP7

JP10

JP8

JP9

J46

IDE (J44)

J60

J47
J49

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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FAN3

FAN4

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Jumper/Connector Function

FAN5/FAN6 4-pin Fan Connector
CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/FAN1/

FAN2/FAN3/FAN4
J19 IPMB Connector

J28 USB Front Panel Connector
J30/J39/J40/J41 SATA Connectors

J47 LAN & ID LED and ID Switch Connector

J49 Front Panel Header

JP1/JP2

JP3

JP4

JP5/JP8

4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control

SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default, support ASF 2.0
(Close 2-3) support SMDC card

VGA Enable/Disable Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default, enabled
(Close 2-3) Disabled

LAN3 Enable/Disable Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default, enabled
(Close 2-3) Disabled

PCI-X Mode Select Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default, Based on Card
(Close 2-3) Force to run at PCI mode
(only 66 or 33 MHz)

PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper

JP7/JP9

JP10

J43/J46/J60 Reserved for OEM only

(Close 1-2) Default, based on Card
(Close 2-3) 100MHz or less

Clear CMOS Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default
(Close 2-3) Clear CMOS

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FAN2

FAN5

FAN1

FAN6

FAN4

FAN3

CPUFAN2

CPUFAN1

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PWM

GND

+12V

Tachometer

1

NC

GND

1 9

2 10

FAN1~4/CPUFAN1~2: 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control
CPUFAN1/FAN1~4

1

+12V
Tachometer

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

This connector supports the tachometer monitoring
and auto fan speed control.

CPUFAN2

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

J13: CPUFAN2 J48: CPUFAN1 J50: FAN3
J51: FAN1 J56: FAN4 J57: FAN2

PWM

GND

FAN5/FAN6: 4-pin Fan Connector

FAN5

Tachometer

+12V

GND

FAN6

1

+12V
Tachometer

NC

J9: COM2 Header

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

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reliable.

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

J7: FAN5 J8: FAN6

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

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J18 J28 J19

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1

1 9

2 10

J18: 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#

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EXTSMI#

33

CPUNMI#

35

SIO_RXD

37

SIO_TXD

41

SIO_RTS#

43

SIO_CTS#

45

SERIRQ

47

GND12

49

SMALERTB#

CON25X2_M3291

LAD1
LAD3

LFRAME#

PCI_CLK
PCIRST#

I2C1CLK

GND5

I2C4DA

I2C3CLK

5VSB1

I2C2DA

GND7

PCIPME#

COM_TXD

COM_RXD

SOL_CTRL

GND8
COM_RTS#
COM_CTS#

SYSPWRGD

OEMGPIO

BMC_RST#

SMALERTA#

BMC_DET#

J19: IPMB Pin Header

Pin 1 IPMB
Pin 3 IPMB

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

44
46
48
50

For connection with Tyan Server
Management Daughter Card (SMDC).

The SMDC connector is only compatible
with Tyan M3291 (SMDC).

Pin 2 GND

DATA

Pin 4 NC

CLK

J28: USB Front Panel Header

Use this header to connect to front panel USB connector.

Signal Pin Pin Signal

USBPWR 1 2 USBPWR

USB3- 3 4 USB4-

USB3+ 5 6 USB4+

GND 7 8 GND

KEY 9 10

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GND

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J47 J49

J42

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1 11

2 12

4

J42: SO-DIMM Socket

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

J47: LAN & ID LED and ID Switch Connector

J49: Front Panel Header

SMbus Data

SMbus Clock

17 15 13 11 9

18 16 14 12 10 8 6

NC

GND

Use these pin definitions to connect a port to LAN & ID
LED and ID Switch.

Signal Pin Pin Signal

LAN1 LED+ 1 2 LAN1 LED­LAN2 LED+ 3 4 LAN2 LED­LAN3 LED+ 5 6 LAN3 LED­ID LED+ 7 8 ID LED1­ID S/W+ 9 10 ID S/W­NC 11 12 KEY

NMI

5Vsb

Key

GND

WLED-

WLED+

Reset SW+

7 5

GND

GND

HDD LED-

3 1

Power LED-

Power S/W+

HDD LED+

The motherboard
provides one front
panel header for
electrical
connection to the
front panel

2

switches and
LED’s.

Power LED+

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JP8 JP3 JP2 JP5 JP1 JP4

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JP1/JP2: SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper

JP1 JP2

131

3

JP1 JP2

131

(Default) - Support ASF2.0

Support SMDC card

3

JP3: VGA Enable/Disable Jumper

1

3

1

3

(Default) - Enable VGA

Disable VGA

JP4: LAN3 Enable/Disable Jumper

1

3

1

3

(Default) - Enable LAN3 (Intel 82551)

Disable LAN3

JP5/JP8: PCI-X Mode Select Jumper

3

1

3

1

(Default) - Based on card

Force to run at PCI mode (only 66 or 33 MHz)

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JP10

JP7 JP9

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JP7/JP9: PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper

3

1

3

1

(Default) - Based on card

Force to run at 100MHz or less

JP10: Clear CMOS Jumper

3

1

(Clear)

3

1

(Default)

If you have lost your system/setup password or need to
clear the system BIOS settings. You can reset the
CMOS settings by using this jumper.

Power off the system and set JP10 to (2-3) position,
and then power on to boot up the system. The CMOS
will be cleared when the screen is on. Finally shut
down the power, replace JP10 to the default setting (1-

2), power on the system again after done.

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2.4 - Installing the Processor(s)

Your brand new Thunder K8HM supports the latest 64-bit processor technology
from AMD. Only the AMD Opteron
supported with this motherboard. Check our website for latest processor
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If using a single processor, it MUST be installed in socket

NOTE

TYAN is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported
configuration.

CPU1. When using a single processor only CPU1 memory
banks are addressable.

™

processor 200 series are certified and

The diagram is provided as a visual guide to help you install socket processors
and may not be an exact representation of the processors you have.

Step 1: Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 90o or as far back as
possible to the socket.
Step 2: Align the processor with the socket. There are keyed pins underneath
the processor to ensure that the processor’s installed correctly.
Step 3: Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until
the processor sits flush with the socket.
Step 4: Place the socket lever back down until it locks into place. The
installation is finished.
Repeat these steps for the second processor if you are using two processors.

Take care when installing processors as they have very fragile connector pins
below the processor and can bend and break if inserted improperly.

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2.5 - Heatsink Retention Frame Installation

After you are done installing the processor(s), you should proceed with installing
the retention frame and heatsink. The CPU heatsink will ensure that the
processors do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum performance
for as long as you own them. Overheated processors are dangerous to the
motherboard.

The backplate assembly prevents excessive motherboard flexing in the area
near the processor and provides a base for the installation of the heatsink
retention bracket and heatsink.

Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many
different manufacturers, a lot of them have their own method of installation. For
the safest method of installation and information on choosing the appropriate
heatsink, use heatsinks validated by AMD. Please refer to AMD’s website at

www.amd.com.

The following diagram will illustrate how to install the most common CPU back
plates:

1. Mounting screws

2. Heatsink retention frame

3. CPU socket

4. Motherboard PCB

5. Adhesive insulator
material

6. Backplate assembly

NOTE: Please see next
section for specific
instructions on how to install
mounting bracket.

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2.6 - Thermal Interface Material

Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink &

NOTE

processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is
compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s
warranty requirements

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There are two types of
thermal interface materials
designed for use with the
AMD Opteron processor.

The most common material
comes as a small pad
attached to the heatsink at
the time of purchase. There
should be a protective cover
over the material. Take care
not to touch this material.
Simply remove the protective
cover and place the heatsink
on the processor.

The second type of interface
material is usually packaged
separately. It is commonly
referred to as ‘thermal
compound’. Simply apply a
thin layer on to the CPU lid
(applying too much will
actually reduce the cooling).

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2.7 - Heatsink Installation Procedures

Type A: CAM LEVER (TYPE) INSTALLATION

1. After placing backplate and
interface material under motherboard
place heatsink retention frame on top
of motherboard. Align plastic retention
bracket screw holes with CPU back­plate standoffs.
Tighten screws to secure plastic
retention bracket. Repeat for the other
side. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

2. After tightening screws secure
metal clip to plastic retention bracket
center tab. Repeat for the other side
of heatsink.

3. After securing metal clip to plastic
retention bracket center tab, push
down on plastic clip to lock plastic clip
to side tab.

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2. Insert screw through metal clip.

de.

Type B: SCREW RETENTION TYPE HEATSINK

1. After placing CPU back-plate and
adhesive interface material under
motherboard, place heatsink
retention frame on top of
motherboard. Align heatsink retention
frame screw hole with backplate
assembly standoffs. Place heatsink
inside plastic retention bracket. Place
metal clip over retention frame tab.
Repeat for other side.

BE SURE METAL CLIP IS LOCKED
ONTO RETENTION FRAME TAB.

3. Tighten screw through metal
clip. Repeat on the other si
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

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Finishing Installing the Heatsink

After you have finished installing the heatsink onto the processor and socket,
attach the end wire of the fan (which should already be attached to the heatsink)
to the motherboard. The following diagram illustrates how to connect fans onto
the motherboard.

Once you have finished installing all the fans you can connect your drives (hard
drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard.

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2.8 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis

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

Pay attention when installing board in chassis. Some components are
near the mounting holes and can be damaged.

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

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

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2.9 - Installing the Memory

Before attempting to install any memory, make sure that the memory you
have is compatible with the motherboard as well as the processor.
The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules:

Key points to note before installing memory into Thunder K8HM:

For optimal dual-channel DDR operation, always install memory in pairs
beginning with CPU1_DIMMA3 and CPU1_DIMMB3. Memory modules of
the same type and density are required for dual-channel DDR operation.
Mismatched memory may cause system instability.

When the DIMMs are not fully populated, the system can support 256MB,
512MB, 1GB and 2GB of PC2100/2700/ Registered memory modules.

However, if 8 DIMMs and 16 DIMMs are populated for single and dual

CPU operation respectively, the system can only support up to PC2100.

All installed memory will be automatically detected.
The Thunder K8HM S3892 supports up to 32GB of memory.

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To correctly install the memory in pairs (DIMMA# + DIMMB#), refer to the
following table for supported population options.

Population Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CPU1_DIMMA0 x x x x x x
CPU1_DIMMB0 x x x x x x
CPU1_DIMMA1 x x x x x x
CPU1_DIMMB1 x x x x x x
CPU1_DIMMA2 x x x x
CPU1_DIMMB2 x x x x
CPU1_DIMMA3 x x x x
CPU1_DIMMB3 x x x x

CPU2_DIMMA0 x x x
CPU2_DIMMB0 x x x
CPU2_DIMMA1 x x x
CPU2_DIMMB1 x x x
CPU2_DIMMA2 x x
CPU2_DIMMB2 x x
CPU2_DIMMA3 x x
CPU2_DIMMB3 x x
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot)

Single CPU Installed
(CPU1 only)

Dual CPU installed
(CPU1 and CPU2)

When install 2 DIMMs When install 6 DIMMs

When install 4 DIMMs

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Memory Installation Procedure

When you install the memory modules, make sure the module aligns
properly with the memory slot. The modules are keyed to ensure that it is
inserted only one way. The method of installing memory modules are
detailed by the following diagrams.

Once the memory modules are firmly seated in the slot, two latches on
either side will close and secure the module into the slot. Sometimes you
may need to close the latches yourself.

To remove the memory module, simply push the latches outwards until the
memory module pops up. Then remove the module.

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the

NOTE

motherboard before performing system hardware changes.
Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion
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2.10 - 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 Thunder K8HM 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

1.SATA drive cable
connection

2. SATA drive power
connection

3. SATA cable motherboard
connector

4. SATA drive power adapter

Attaching Floppy Drive Cables

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

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

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

Two 64-bit 133/100MHz PCI-X (white) slots

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

One 32-bit 33MHz PCI v2.3 slot

Two PCI-Express x16 slots (each w/ x8 signal)

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from

NOTE

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.

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

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2.12 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules

Your Thunder K8HM S3892 motherboard is equipped with an optional proprietary SO­DIMM 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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Left

Right

Key slot

2.13 - 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

Integrated Video

LAN2 Port LAN1 Port

LAN3 Port
USB x 2

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

LAN1 and LAN2 LED Color Definition

The two onboard LAN ports have green LEDs to indicate the LAN status. The
chart below illustrates the different LED states.

LAN1 and LAN2 Link/Activiey LED Scheme

Left LED Right LED

Activity Link

Green (Blink) Green

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Left

Right

24

12

1

1

5

8

4

LAN3 LED Color Definition

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

10/100 Mbps LAN3 Link/Activity LED Scheme

Speed Left LED Right LED

Link

10Mbps
Activity
10Mbps

Link

100Mbps

Activity

100Mbps

Green Off

Green (Blink) Off

Green Green

Green (Blink) Green

2.14- Installing the Power Supply

There are two power connectors on your Thunder K8HM.
The Thunder K8HM 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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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.

2.14 – 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.

All menus are based on a typical system. The actual menus

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>.

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

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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.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

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
4Hyper Transport Configuration
4Hardware Health Configuration
4MPS Configuration
4PCI Express Configuration
4AMD PowerNow Configuration
4Remote Access Configuration
4USB Configuration
4Device & PCI Slots Configuration

Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

CPU Configuration
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration

Super IO Configuration

S-ATA Configuration

ACPI Configuration

Event Log Configuration
Hyper Transport Configuration

Hardware Health
Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Menu Item
Menu Item
Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item
Menu Item
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
Configure the IDE device(s)
Configure the Floppy drive(s)
Configures Super IO Chipset

Nat417
Configure ServerWorks

HT1000 S-ATA
Section for Advanced ACPI

Configuration
Mark as read, Clear or View

Event Log statistics
Configure HT links
Configure/monitor the

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Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

MPS Configuration
PCI Express Configuration

AMD PowerNow Configuration
Remote Access Configuration

USB Configuration
Device & PCI Slots

Configuration

Menu Item

Menu Item

Menu Item
Menu Item

Menu Item
Menu Item

Configure the Multi-Processor
Table

Configure PCI Express L0 and
L1 link power states.

Configure AMD PowerNow
support

Configure Remote Access
Configure the USB support
Onboard Devices and PCI Add-

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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 XXX

Revision : XX

Cache L1: XXXKB

Cache L2: XXXXKB

Speed: XXXXMHz

Current FSB Multiplier : XXX

Maximum FSB Multiplier : XXX

Able to change Freq. : Yes

uCode Patch Level : XXXX

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]

MTRR Mapping [Continuous]

BIOS Setup Utility

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

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Feature Option Description

CPU Configuration

GART Error Reporting

MTRR Mapping

Disabled

Enabled

Continuous

Discrete

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.

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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) :

Feature Option Description

IDE Configuration

Primary IDE Master/Slave

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

BIOS Setup Utility

Auto

XXXX

Not Detected

Enabled

0~35

(at 5 interval)

While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the

[xxxx]

[xxxx]
[xx]

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).

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

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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
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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 Nat417 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 Nat417 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
RAID

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

Sets S-ATA mode as P-ATA
emulation native S-ATA, or RAID.

INT13 Support

Enabled

Enables or disables INT13 support.

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 ACPI
management 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
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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.

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stats include size occupied and
size free. (in terms of event
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3.5.8 – Hyper Transport Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the Hyper Transport Configuration
Menu. 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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Hyper Transport Configuration

CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Speed

CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Width

CPU0: HT2000 HT Link Speed

CPU0: HT2000 HT Link Width

HT2000: HT1000 HT Link Speed

HT2000: HT1000 HT Link Width

Feature Option Description

Hyper Transport Configuration

CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Speed

CPU1: CPU2 HT Link Width

CPU0: HT2000 HT Link

Speed

HT2000: HT1000 HT Link

Speed

CPU0: HT2000 HT Link Width

HT2000: HT1000 HT Link

Width

BIOS Setup Utility

[N/A]
[N/A]

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]

[Auto]

Auto

200MHz
400MHz
600MHz
800MHz

1GHz

Auto

2 Bit
4 Bit
8 Bit

16 Bit

Auto

200MHz
400MHz
600MHz
800MHz

Auto

2 Bit
4 Bit
8 Bit

The Hyper Transport
link will run at this
speed if it is slower
than or equal to the
system clock and the
board is capable.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Specifies CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper
Transport Link Clock frequency.
If CPU2 is absent, the selection
item will be hidden.

Specifies CPU1 to CPU2 Hyper
Transport Link Data width.
If CPU2 is absent, the selection
item will be hidden.

The Hyper Transport link will
run at this speed if it is slower
than or equal to the system
clock and the board is capable.

The Hyper Transport link will
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3.5.9 – 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
CPU FAN1, FAN1, 2 Power Control
CPU FAN2, FAN3, 4 Power Control
FAN Fail LED Indicator

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

4Mainboard Voltages Report
CPU1 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature
AMB1 Temperature
AMB2 Temperature

CPU FAN1 Speed
CPU FAN2 Speed
FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed
FAN4 Speed
FAN5 Speed
FAN6 Speed

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

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

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

:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM

:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xx C/ xxx F
:xx C/ xxx F

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.

H/W Health Function

FAN Select

Enabled

Disabled

4Pin FAN

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Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Configuration

FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic

Enabled

CPU FAN1, FAN1, 2
Power Control

Disabled

programmed in selected temperature range.
Disabled: Fan Power On.
Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=30%(40?C)-

100%(60?C), see CPU temperature

CPU FAN2, FAN3, 4
Power Control

FAN Fail LED
Indicator

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

Mainboard Voltages Report read only
CPU1 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature
AMB1 Temperature
AMB2 Temperature

CPU FAN1 Speed
CPU FAN2 Speed

FAN1/2/3/4/5/6 Speed

read only Displays CPU Temperature

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

100%(43?C), see mainboard temp.

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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3.5.9.1 – Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu

Board Voltages Report

CPU1 Vdimm
CPU2 Vdimm
CPU1 Vcore
CPU2 Vcore
+V3.3 (SB)
+3VDU
+V5 (SB)
VCC
+12V (for cpu1 vcore)
+12V (for cpu2 vcore)

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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
: 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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3.5.10 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.

1.4

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3.5.11 PCI Express Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to enable PCI Express support. 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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PCI Express Configuration

Active State Power-Management [Disabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

Enabled/Disabled PCI
Express L0s and L1
link power states.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

PCI Express Configuration

Active State Power-

Management

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled/Disabled PCI Express L0s
and L1 link power states.

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3.5.12 AMD PowerNow Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to enable AMD PowerNOw support. 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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AMD PowerNow Configuration

PowerNow [Disabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

Enabled/Disabled
PowerNow.

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

AMD PowerNow Configuration

PowerNow

Enabled

Enabled/Disabled PowerNow

Disabled

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3.5.13 – 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

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

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

Enabled

Disabled

Enables remote access to system
through serial port.

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3.5.14 – 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

Enables support for legacy
USB.

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Enabled

Disabled

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, LAN2 Devices

3.5.15 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 VGA

Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM
Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM

Onboard LAN3 Device

Onboard LAN3 OP-ROM

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[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 VGA

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled/Disabled VGA controller

Onboard LAN1, LAN2

Devices

Onboard LAN3 Device

Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM

Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM

Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM

Disabled

Enabled/Disabled LAN controller

Enabled

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 Removable Drives
4 CD/DVD 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]
[Disabled]

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

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

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Quiet Boot

ock

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-L

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

Feature Option Description

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device

BIOS Setup Utility

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

Disabled

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

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

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3.7.3 – 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.

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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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3.7.4 – Removable Drives Sub-Menu

Use this screen to select options for the CD/DVD 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.

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CD/DVD 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

CD/DVD Drives

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

1st Drive

Disabled

Specifies the boot sequence
for removable drive booting.
This option will show all
CD/DVD 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.

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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.

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4 NorthBridge Configuration

4 HT2000 System I/O 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.

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NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

4 Memory Configuration

4 ECC Configuration
4 IOMMU Option Configuration

CAS latency (Tcl) :XX
RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) :X CLK
Min Active RAS (Tras) :X CLK
Row Precharge Time (Trp) :X CLK
RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd) :X CLK
Row Cycle (Trc) :X CLK
Row Refresh Cycle (Trfc) :X CLK
Read Write Delay (Trwt) :X CLK
Read Preamble :X ns
Asynchronous Latency :X ns

BIOS Setup Utility

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

This controls the timing delay (in clock

CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd)

Min Active RAS (Tras)

Read only

Read only

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
performance.

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.

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Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

Row Precharge Time
(Trp)

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)

Row Cycle (Trc)
Row Refresh Cycle

(Trfc)
Read Write Delay

(Trwt)

Read Preamble

Asynchronous Latency

Read only

Read only

Read only
Read only

Read only

Read only

Read only

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 11-8. Auto-refresh-active to
RAS#-active or RAS# auto-refresh.

Bits 6-4. Specifies the read-to-write
delay. This is not a DRAM-specified
timing parameter, but must be
considered due to routing latencies on
the clock forwarded bus. It is counted
from the first address bus slot that was
not associated with part of the read
burst.

Bits 11-8. The time prior to the max­read DQS-return when the DQS
receiver should be turned on. This is
specified in units of 0.5ns. The
controller needs to know when to
enable its DQS receiver in anticipation
of the DRAM DQS driver turning on for
a read. The controller will disable its
DQS receiver until the read preamble
time and then enable its DQS receiver
while the DRAM asserts DQS.

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

CPU1 Mem DQ Driver Strength

CPU2 Mem DQ Driver Strength

Burst Length

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

User Config Mode
Burst Length
HardWare Memory Hole

BIOS Setup Utility

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[4 Beats]
[Enabled]

[No Reduction]
[No Reduction]

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

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

Allows user to configure the MCT
Timing Mode manually.

Allows user to set the User Config
Mode manually.

Burst length can be set to 8 or 4
beats. 64 bit DQ must use 4 beats.

Allows user to enable hardware
memory remapping around memory
hole.

This field controls the drive strength
reduction of the Memory DQ pins.

Memclock Mode

MCT Timing Mode

User Config Mode

HardWare Memory Hole

CPU1 Mem DQ Driver
Strength
CPU2 Mem DQ Driver
Strength

Limit

Auto

Manual

Auto

Manual

Auto

8 Beats

4 Beats

2 Beats

Disabled

Enabled

No Reduction

-15%

-30%

-50%

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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.

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ECC Configuration

DRAM ECC Enable

MCA DRAM ECC Logging
ECC Chip Kill
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM
BG Scrub

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[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

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Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

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

Enables MCA DRAM ECC Logging
Reporting.

ECC Chip Kill

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.

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

DRAM ECC Enable

MCA DRAM ECC
Logging

ECC Chip Kill

DRAM SCRUB
REDIRECT

DRAM BG Scrub

L2 Cache 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

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

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Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

Data Cache BG Scrub

Disabled

40ns

80ns
160ns
320ns
640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

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

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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.

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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 – HT2000 System I/O Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu allows the user to configure HT2000 System I/O Submenu.
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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HT2000 Chipset Configuration

Split PCI-E Master 1 to 2 (x4)
Split PCI-E Master 3 to 2 (x4)

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]
[Disabled]

Enable/Disable EXB1
Split

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Chipset Configuration

Split PCI-E Master 1 to 2
(x4)

Enabled

Enabled/Disable EXB1 Split

Disabled

Split PCI-E Master 3 to 2
(x4)

Enabled

Enabled/Disable EXB3 Split

Disabled

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3.9.3 – HT1000 SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu

This menu allows the user to enable SM Bus 2.0 controller. 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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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

[Disabled]

[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

Resume on RTC Alarm

Resume on PME#

Watchdog Mode

Watchdog Timer

Former State

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

POST

OS

PowerON

2

4
6

8
10
12

POST: BIOS POST Watchdog
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
minutes. When WD time-out
occurs, system will auto reboot.

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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:

Memory, Video, CPU

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

4.1 Beep Codes

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

•A single long beep followed by two short beeps: It indicates that a
video error has occurred 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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Chapter 4: Setting up RAID Configuration

The Thunder K8HM S3892 provides support for NVIDIA RAID 0, 1, and 0+1.
The RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology uses multiple
drives to either increase total disk space or to offer data protection.

The RAID techniques were first published in 1988 by a multivendor
consortium – the RAID Advisory Board. RAID techniques were divided into
different categories or levels. Originally, RAID levels focused on improving
resiliency or data availability. As additional RAID levels were defined, one was
introduced for improving performance. For all levels, RAID techniques optimize
storage solutions by using multiple disks grouped together and treated them as
a single storage resource.

This chapter describes the basic steps for configuring NVIDIA RAID.

5.1 Setting up the BIOS

1. Start your computer, then press [Delete] to enter the BIOS setup. The BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility screen appears.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

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

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ATA

2. Use the arrow keys to select [Advanced] à [S-ATA Configuration], then
press Enter. The Configure ServerWorks screen appears.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

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
4Hyper Transport Configuration
4Hardware Health Configuration
4MPS Configuration
4PCI Express Configuration
4AMD PowerNow Configuration
4Remote Access Configuration
4USB Configuration
4Device & PCI Slots Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Options for CPU

← → Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item

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

3. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID Config.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Configure ServerWorks

HT1000 S-

S-ATA Mode
INT13 Support

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

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4. Press Enter. The RAID Config screen appears.

5. From the RAID Config screen, enable RAID, then enable any of the disks

that you want to use as RAID disks. In the figure above, the master and slave
drives on the secondary IDE port are enabled as RAID disks. Make sure to
enable the SATA drives also if you are setting up a RAID 0+1 arrary.

6. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots.

7. Enter the RAID BIOS setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed

to set up NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section.

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5.2 Using the BIOS Configuration Utility

WHEN TO USE THE BIOS CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The firmware component of the installation kit includes the BIOS Configuration Utility.
This utility must be used to:

n Create the boot array: If the system is not booting off of the array, this utility

does not need to be used to create an array, although it can. A non-bootable
array can be created in the RAID Console management application.

n Swap in a copy of the boot array: In RAID Console, a copy of your boot

array can be made by mirroring the array and then splitting it; by default, it is
hidden from the operating system. If the system were to lose the boot array,
the BIOS Configuration utility can be used to unhide the copy and swap it into
the first position in the Arrays list.

n Initialize a new disk: When a new disk is being added, it can be initialized

from the BIOS.

Notes:

l The first device in the Arrays list is the bootable array. The system

can only boot from the first device in the list.

l Until the BIOS loads, the LEDs are not indicative of disk

To enter the BIOS Configuration Utility:
When booting the system, press Ctrl + R keys when the BIOS banner is displayed.

A minimum of three seconds is available to enter the BIOS using this key
combination.

UNDERSTANDING THE COLOR CODE IN THE BIOS

The following color codes are used to indicate the type or status of information
displayed in the window.

White text
Yellow highlighting
Green text
Light blue text
Yellow text
Magenta text
Red text

connectivity.

an Available option or information text
the current option on which you may choose to take action
the item has been selected
the item is not available for selection
information text, describing an option
spare options and boot options
a failed drive or other warning to the user
For example, information text may be red if the option is not
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INITIALIZING DISKS FROM THE BIOS

Before using new disks, they must be initialized, and at least the boot array must be
created using RAIDCore BIOS Array Configuration utility. Initialization writes the
RAIDCore configuration information to disk. This process is the same whether you
have one controller or multiple controllers. The BIOS utility can be used to create
and manage arrays so that an operating system can be installed on an array. The
system is then booted from this array.

Notes:

l No changes are necessary in the motherboard CMOS setup for the

resources of drive types. Because RAIDCore BC4000 Series
RAID controllers are PCI Plug and Play (PnP) devices, the
interrupt and port address resources are automatically assigned by
the PCI PnP BIOS of the motherboard.

l If you want to boot from the RAIDCore BC4000 Series RAID

controller drive array and continue to use the hard drives attached
to your IDE controller on the botherboard, refer to the motherboard
manual for the specific BIOS settings to use to establish the proper
boot order.

l When you highlight a disk from the Disk list, the LEDs on the

controller or a properly cabled disk enclosure light up to identify
that disk.

l If you want to boot from another controller within your system, you

may need to disable INT13 installation in the BIOS.

To initialize disks from the BIOS:

1. Turn on your computer to start booting.

2. When prompted, press the Ctrl + R keys to access the RAIDCore BIOS Array

Configuration utility.

The RAIDCore Array Configuration menu is displayed (See “Understand the
Color Code in the BIOS”)

Note: if the BIOS is not display, contact Broadcom support.

3. Use the arrow keys to select Initialize Disk(s) from the Main menu.

4. Press Enter.

5. Use the arrow keys to highlight a disk, and then press the Insert key to select the

disk or choose all selectable disks by pressing the A key.

Note: Multiple disks can be selected; there is no need to initialize one disk at a
time.

6. Press Enter to initialize the selected disks.

7. Press the C key to continue with initialization.

l See “Understanding the Color Code in the BIOS”.

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Initialization takes 10-15 seconds per disk. A status indicator shows which disk is being
initialized. When the initialization is complete, the status indicator goes away and a
complete rescan of all channels is done automatically.

Caution! If a disk has a RAIDCore array on it, you cannot select the disk. If you
want to initialize this disk anyway, you must first delete the array. Be sure this is
what you want to do because the data on the disk will be lost.

CREATING ARRAYS FROM THE BIOS

After your disks are initialized, you can create arrays. You can create a maximum of
eight arrays from the BIOS.

Notes:

l In some circumstances, more than eight arrays are possible and

may appear to function properly, but are not supported by
Broadcom.

l For redundant arrays, the creation process does not complete until

after the operating system and controller drivers have been
installed and you have booted into the operating system context.
However, the arrays are immediately available to use for either a
boot or data array.

l Array numbers are valid only for a given boot, and may be different

in the BIOS and drivers. If a permanent label is required, use the
labeling feature.

l When you highlight a disk from the Disk list, the LEDs on the

controller or a properly cabled disk enclosure light up to identify
that disk.

l At any point in the following procedure, you can return to a prior

window by pressing Esc.

See “Understanding the Color Code in the BIOS”.

To create an array:

1. From the main menu of the Array Configuration window, select Create Array

using the arrow keys, and then press Enter.

2. Select the disks on which to create the array by doing the following:

a. Highlight the disk using the arrow keys.
b. For each disk, press the Insert Key to select the disk. You can insert the disks

in the order of your choice.

c. After selecting the disks to be included in the array, press Enter.

3. In the User Input area, select an array type with the arrow keys, and then press

Enter. Only array types that can be created with the selected disks are available.

4. If spares are applicable:

a. In the User Input area, highlight a spare type using the arrow keys.
b. In the Disks area, highlight the disk(s) to use as a spare and press Insert to

select them.

c. Press Enter to add the spare disk(s).

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5. To select an array size, do one of the following.

Note: Use the Page UP and Page Down keys to increase or decrease the array
size in large increments, and use the Up Arrow and Down Array keys to increase
or decrease the array size in small increments.

l Use the Page Up/Page Down keys or the arrow keys to select a size, and

the press Enter.
By default all available space up to 2.199 TB is selected.
OR

l Create an array that is greater than 2.199 TB (the maximum allowed by

some operating systems).

Note: Some versions of the Windows operating system, such as Windows 2000
and 32-bit XP, do not support arrays larger than 2 TB.

a. Press Page Up or the Up Arrow to increase the array size. You are asked if

you want to limit the size of the array to the 2-TB maximum.

b. Press Esc to create a larger array.
c. Press Page Up or the Up Arrow until you have reached either the desired or

the maximum available size.

d. Press Enter.

6. Select a caching mode using the arrow keys, and then press Enter.

7. Press the C key to continue the array creation process.

Note: For installations of SuSE Linux, a pop-up appears that says, “A new device
was found, do you want to configure it?” If you do not want to see this pop-up
when you create arrays, you can click the “Do not notify me” option.

8. The array is marked Ready for use, and the text at the top of Array Configuration

returns to a description of the menu items.

9. When you are finished creating arrays, resume the boot process by doing the

following:

a. From the Main menu, highlight Continue to Boot.
b. Press Enter. No reboot is required.

In the example above, a 4-drive RAID5 array has been configured.

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DELETING ARRAYS FROM THE BIOS

This option allows you to delete arrays.

Caution! Deleting an array permanently destroys all data that was on the array.
This action cannot be undone, and all data will be lost.

To Delete an Array:

1. Highlight Delete Array(s) from the Main menu and press Enter.

2. Do one of the following:

l Highlight each array to delete and press Insert to select it.

OR

l Type A to select all arrays for deletion.

3. Press Enter.

4. Press C to continue.

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SWAPPING ARRAYS FROM THE BIOS

Using the Swap Two Arrays option, you can reorder arrays.

Notes:

l If you create more than one array, you can install the operating system to

any of them. However, a small amount of boot information is always
written to a disk in the first array on your array list regardless of which
array you install the operating system on. If anything happens to that disk
in Array 1, you will not be able to boot. Broadcom recommends installing
on a redundant array type --- such as RAID1 or RAID5 --- and then
swapping that array into the first position if it is not already Array 1.

l This swap feature is only available from the BIOS.

To swap arrays:

1. Highlight Swap Array(s) from the Main menu, and then press Enter.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight an array, and then press Insert to select it.

3. Use the arrow keys to highlight another array, and then press Insert to select it.

4. Press Enter to swap the arrays.

In this example, the RAID10 array was the first array created. However, to boot from
the RAID5 array, the arrays were swapped so that the RAID5 array is the first device
listed.

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HIDING OR UNHIDING ARRAYS FROM THE BIOS

The Hide/Un-Hide array option allows you to hide or unhide an array or arrays from
the operating system. If an array is hidden, it will not be visible through INT13 or to
the operating system when booted. This is a useful feature for hiding hot backups of
the system.

Note: A legacy array cannot be hidden from the BIOS. A legacy array can be
hidden from the operating system (using RAIDConsole or bcadm), as long as the
system is not booted off the legacy array and another non-legacy disk is attached
to the controller.

To hide or unhide an array:

1. Select the Hide/Un-Hide option.

2. Use the arrow keys to highlight an array to be hidden or unhidden.

3. Press Insert to select an array.

4. Press Enter to commit the selection.
The hidden array turns blue in the BIOS Configuration Utility, and the status of the

array displays as Hidden.

VIEWING DISK DETAILS FROM THE BIOS

This option allows you to view details about the disk. When you highlight a disk from
the Disk list, the LEDs on the controller or a properly cabled disk enclosure light up
to identify that disk.

Nothing can be changed from this menu option. It is for information only.

To view disk details:

1. From the Main menu, select View Disk Details.

2. Use the arrow keys to choose a disk.

Information about the disk is displayed in the Information field across the top, and
includes the following data:

l Disk Number
l Controller Number
l Channel Number
l Disk Size
l New/Legacy/Empty/InArray
l Free Space
l Disk Model Number

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VIEWING ARRAY DETAILS FROM THE BIOS

The option allows the details of the array to be viewed. Nothing can be changed
from this menu option. It is for information only.

To view array details:

1. From the Main menu, select View Array Details.

2. Use the arrow keys to choose an array.

Information about the array is displayed in the Information field across the top, and
includes the following data:

l Array Number
l Type
l Size
l State
l Name
l Cache setting
l DOS size

Note: The Disks list shows the disks in the array as selected (green).

RESCANNING ALL CHANNELS FROM THE BIOS

This option allows you to rescan all channels to detect new or removed disks and
arrays.

To perform a rescan, select Rescan All Channels from the Main menu. The activity
indicator in the Information field spins while the disks are being polled.

The Rescan All Channels option rescans all the channels, searching for new or
removed disks, and rereads the configuration information from each disk.
Sometimes when a disk is offline, it can be brought online through a rescan. Rescan
also stops and then automatically resumes all tasks.

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CHANGING CONTROLLER OPTIONS FROM THE BIOS

Selecting Controller Options allows you to configure whether RAIDCore arrays may
be bootable, as well as other aspects of the boot process. The default is to configure
an array so that an operating system can boot from the RAIDCore BC4000 Series
RAID controller. If an error occurs, an error message is displayed. However, you
may be booting from the motherboard IDE or another SCSI device in your system. If
this is the case, you should not install INT13 (without INT13, DOS cannot see the
array).

Note: If you configure Boot Mode to install INT13 and to never display an error
message, you will not know during the boot process if an array is degraded or if
other problems have occurred.

One symptom of having too much memory claimed by the option ROMs is a blank
screen with the message “Couldn’t initialize memory” in the top left hand corner.
No additional information is given. This message is coming from the NT Boot
Loader, which requires 512KB of memory free below 640K.

This menu also sets whether you want the boot process to pause when an error
occurs. When the Pause feature is enabled and an array goes critical or offline, or
there is a controller configuration error, the boot process stops, and you must press
Enter to continue booting. This gives you time to view the error message on the
window. If the Pause feature is disabled, the error message is displayed briefly, but
the system continues to boot.

To select a boot option:

1. From the Main menu, select Controller Options.

The Controller Options area is displayed in the BIOS Array Configuration utility
window as shown below. The current settings display in magenta text above the
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2. Use the arrow keys to select a boot option.

Note: By default, all options are turned on. Broadcom recommends that you

leave them enabled.

3. Do one of the following:

l If you do not want to boot from an array, highlight Toggle INT13 Installation

using the arrow keys, and then press Enter to change the setting to Disabled.
(Broadcom recommends disabling INT13 only if you want to boot from another
device and leaving the rest of the options enabled.)

OR

l To turn off warnings due to critical arrays when booting, highlight Toggle Pause

if Critical, and then press Enter to change the setting to Disabled.

OR

l To turn off warnings due to offline arrays when booting, highlight Toggle Pause

if Offline, and then press Enter to change the setting to Disabled.

OR

l If you do not want to boot from an array, highlight Toggle INT13 Installation

using the arrow keys, and then press Enter to change the setting to Disabled.
(Broadcom recommends disabling INT13 only if you want to boot from another
device and leaving the rest of the options enabled.)

OR

l To allow the BC4000 Series RAID controller to work with newer Linux kernels

that load the libata driver, highlight Toggle Legacy Board ID, and then press
Enter to change the setting to Disabled.

When the libata driver is loaded by these newer Linux kernels, beginning with
some errata kernels for Fedora Core 2 and all kernels for Fedora Core 3, the
BC4000 Series RAID controller is recognized as a simple SATA controller and is
taken over by the operating system. This makes it impossible to be used as a
RAID controller. If this problem occurs on your system, any previously created
arrays do not appear as arrays, but only as a group of individual disks.

By turning off

Note: If the system has a BC4000 Series RAID controller board with legacy
board ID disabled and another board with legacy board ID enabled is added,
the system may experience unpredictable behavior due to the mismatch in
legacy board ID settings. To clear this condition, go to the Toggle Legacy
Board ID option and change it. This changes the ID on all the boards.
Depending on how you want this option set, you may have to set it once
(triggering an automatic reboot), and then change it back to the setting you
want (triggering a second reboot).

OR

l To limit the number of disks that can spin up at the same time, reducing power

demands by the system, highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count, and then press

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