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Thunder K8W
S2885
Revision 1.01
Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2001-2003. All rights reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written
consent from TYAN Computer Corp.
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the following.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN…..................................................................3
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .......................................................4
H
ARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
S
OFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
CHAPTER 2: BOARD INSTALLATION .......................................... 6
2.00 – B
2.01 – B
2.02 – B
2.03 – CPU
2.04 – OEM R
2.05 – I
2.06 – I
2.07 – I
2.08 – A
2.09 – C
2.10 – I
2.11 – C
2.12 – I
2.13 – F
OARD IMAGE
LOCK DIAGRAM
OARD PARTS, JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS
AND CHASSIS FAN CONNECTORS
ESERVED CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS
NSTALLING THE PROCESSOR(S
NSTALLING MOTHERBOARD IN CHASSIS
NSTALLING THE MEMORY
TTACHING DRIVE CABLES
ONNECTING
NSTALLING ADD-IN CARDS
ONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES
NSTALLING THE POWER SUPPLY
INISHING UP
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AUX/CD S
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OUND CABLES & SPEAKERS
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CHAPTER 3: BIOS........................................................................28
3.00 – BIOS S
3.01 – BIOS M
3.02 – BIOS A
3.03 – BIOS PCI/PNP M
3.04 – BIOS B
3.05 – BIOS S
3.06 – BIOS C
3.07 – P
3.08 – BIOS E
CHAPTER 4: DIAGNOSTICS........................................................ 56
APPENDIX I: GLOSSARY.............................................................57
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................ 62
OWER MENU
ETUP UTILITY
AIN MENU
DVANCED MENU
OOT MENU
ECURITY MENU
HIPSET SETTING MENU
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XIT MENU
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ENU
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Before you begin…
Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:
1 x Thunder K8W motherboard
1 x 34-Pin floppy drive cable
4 x SATA Data Cable
2 x SATA Drive Power Adapter
1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable
1 x Thunder K8W user’s manual
1 x Thunder K8W Quick Reference guide
1 x TYAN driver CD
1 x Silicon Image SATARAID driver disk
1 x Silicon Image SATALink (IDE) driver disk
2 x CPU Retention Package
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
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations
You are now the owner of the ideal solution for your high-end workstation needs.
This mainboard is the premier choice for CAD/MCAD, DCC, 3D modeling, and
many other multimedia applications. Powered by the AMD Opteron™ Processor
with the scalability of 32-bit and 64-bit support, this platform supports AGP
8X/AGP PRO50 or 110 slot, up to 16GB of DDR memory, Gigabit Ethernet,
SATA, FireWire, and 5.1 surround sound with SPDIF support.
Hardware Specifications
Processor
Dual µPGA 940-pin ZIF sockets
Supports up to two AMD Opteron
™
processors
Two onboard 3-phase VRMs
128-bit DDR dual-channel memory
controller integrated in CPU
Chipset
AMD-8151
AMD-8131
AMD-8111
™
AGP Tunnel
™
PCI-X Tunnel
™
I/O Hub
Winbond W83627HF Super I/O
Memory
128-bit DDR dual-channel memory bus
Eight DIMM sockets (four per CPU)
Supports a total of 16GB of DDR RAM
Requires registered RAM
Supports ECC or non-ECC
Supports DDR400*, 333, or 266
Integrated I/O
One floppy, Two serial (one header
and one connector), and one parallel
port connector
PS/2 KB/mouse connectors
Total five USB 1.1 connections (three
rear connectors and two USB headers)
Expansion Slots
One 8x AGP/AGP-PRO 110W slot
Four PCI-X slots
- Two 64-bit (3.3v) PCI-X slots support
up to 133 MHz on Bus B
- Two 64-bit (3.3v) PCI-X slots support
up to 100 MHz on Bus A
One legacy 32-bit 33MHz PCI slot (5v)
Total of six usable slots
System Management
Analog Devices ADT7463 monitor IC
connected to SMBus 1.0
Total six 3-pin fan headers with
tachometer monitoring and PWM
3-pin Chassis Intrusion header
Integrated Enhanced IDE Controller
Two ports for up to four EIDE devices
Supports up to ATA-133 IDE devices
Integrated Audio
AMD-8111 AC97 Audio Controller
Analog Devices AD1981b Audio Codec
One RCA SPDIF digital connector
Line-in, line-out, mic-in, rear connectors
Headphone & MIC front panel headers
Two 4-pin ATAPI Audio headers
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Integrated SATA Controller
Silicon Image SIL3114 SATA
Four SATA 1.0 channels
IDE RAID 0, 1, 0+1 (option)
48-bit LBA support
Integrated PCI Firewire
TI TSB43AB22 IEEE1394A controller
One external connector and one pin
header for front panel connectors
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Broadcom
®
BCM5703C Gigabit
Ethernet
RJ-45 LAN connectors with LEDs
Connected to PCI-X Bridge A
(64-bit 100MHz max)
Regulatory
FCC Class B (Declaration of
Conformity)
European Community CE (Declaration
of Conformity)
*DDR 400 supported by AMD Opteron™
246 or higher
BIOS
®
AMIBIOS8
on 4Mbit LPC Flash ROM
ACPI 1.0b & 2.0
Serial Console Redirect
PXE via Ethernet
USB device boot
48-bit LBA Support
Form Factor
SSI EEB v3.0 footprint (13 x12”
330.2x304.8 mm) Fits many EATX &
SSI-compliant tower chassis
EPS12V or SSI Workstation Spec 2.0
24pin + 8pin + 6pin (optional) power
connector
Serial (one) and VGA (one) connector
Stacked USB 1.1 (three) connectors
Stacked PS/2 KB/Mouse connectors
One RJ-45 LAN connectors with LED
Line-in/Out, Mic, & SPDIF Audio
Connectors
Software Specifications
OS (Operating System) Support
Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
SuSE Server 8.2/ Workstation 9.0 for AMD-64
Turbo Linux for AMD64
Other distributions of Linux pending validation
TYAN Computer Corp. reserves the right to add, discontinue, or modify support for any
OS with or without notice.
Please visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.TYAN.com
. There you can find
information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, manuals, drivers, and BIOS
upgrades.
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
Precaution: The Thunder K8W supports EPS12V/SSI type power supplies
(24pin + 8pin + 6pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power
supply installation procedures see page 26.
DO NOT USE ATX 2.x, ATX12V 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 read 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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2.00 – 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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2.01 – Block Diagram
A
A
S2885 Thunder K8W Block Diagram
DIMM4 DIMM2
Upper 64-bit Upper 64-bit
CPU 1
Lower 64-bit
AGP 8X Pro
AGP
8151
PCI-X Slot 1
PCI-X BUS B
PCI-X Slot 2
1
2
3
SATA
3114
4
PCI Slot 5
PCI 32bit/33MHz
SMBUS
DT
7463
BIOS
CPU 0
PCI-X
8131
I/O Hub
8111
LPC
Super
I/O
DIMM2
128-Bit Dual Channel 128-Bit Dual Channel
DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM3
PCI-X Slot 3
PCI-X BUS A
PCI-X Slot 4
ATA-133 EIDE x2
USB 1.1 front & rear
Codec
Floppy
PS/2
D1981
DIMM4
Lower 64-bit
Broadcom
5703C
CD
AUX
SPDIF &
Audio-out
Serial & Parallel
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2.02 – Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors
This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of
publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram.
Jumper Legend
OPEN - Jumper OFF without jumper cover
CLOSED - Jumper ON with jumper cover
Key Pin Missing pin to indicate proper orientation
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J39
J43
J4
J34
J14
J42
J4 SMBus 1.1 Connector
Use this connector to connect external SMBUS devices
Pin1: SMB_DATA Pin2: GND Pin3: SMBUS_CLK Pin4: NC
J14 Onboard Buzzer/Speaker header
Close Pin-3 and 4 (Default) - Onboard Buzzer Enabled
Open Pin- 3 and 4 - Disable onboard buzzer or connect to chassis
speaker
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J34 Clear CMOS Jumper
You can reset CMOS settings by using this jumper if you have lost
your system/setup password or need to clear system BIOS setting.
(Clear)
There are three easy steps:
Power off system and disconnect both power connectors from the
motherboard
Use jumper cap to close Pin2 and Pin3 for several seconds to Clear
CMOS Put jumper cap back to Pin1 and Pin2 (default setting)
Reconnect power & power on system
(Default)
NOTE: If you do not disconnect the power connectors from the
motherboard the CMOS may not clear completely.
J39 PCI-X Slots 3 & 4 Force PCI Mode Jumper
Open - (Default) Allows PCI 3 & 4 to operate in PCI-X mode
Closed - Force PCI slots 3 & 4 to operate in PCI compatibility mode
Close this jumper if the card you are using does not support PCI-X
J42 COM2 Header
Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2
Signal Pin Pin Signal
Data Carrier Detect
Receive-Data
Transfer-Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
Data-Set-Ready
Request-to-Send
Clear-to-Send
Ring-Indicator
NC/KEY
J43 Front Panel Audio Header
The front panel Audio comes preinstalled with jumpers on pins 5-6
and 9-10. Remove these jumpers to place a front panel audio cable.
Signal Pin Pin Signal
MIC In FP
MIC BIAS
Right Front out
No Connect
Left Front Out
12
34
5 6
78
9 10
Audio GND
A_VDD +5V
Right Rear In
Key
Left Rear In
WARNING: Do not place jumper covers on this header in any other
configuration. Doing so could result in damage to the motherboard!
Caution: If you remove the jumpers and do not place the cable from your front
panel audio solution on the header, you will not have any audio or microphone
signals present on either the front or the back panel audio connections.
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J87
J86
J46
J109
J112
J92
J53
J77
J69
J46 USB Front Panel Header
Signal Pin Pin Signal
VCC
Data -
Data +
GND
KEY
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
VCC
Data -
Data +
GND
GND
J53 PCI-X Slots 1 & 2 Bus Speed Override
Open – (Default) Allows PCI slots 1 & 2 to operate at up to 133MHz
(Maximum one PCI-X 133 device)
Closed – Forces PCI slots 1 & 2 to operate at a maximum bus speed
of 100 MHz
Close this jumper if using more than one PCI-X 133 card on this bus
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J69 Firewire Disable Jumper
Open – (Default) Enables onboard FireWire controller
Closed – Disables onboard FireWire controller
J77 INTR – Chassis Intrusion Header
Active Low this header connects to Pin 76 of Winbond W83627HF
PIN1: Winbond GPIO1bit3 PIN2: Case Open PIN3: GND
J86 Front Panel Header
HDDLED+
HDDLEDReset SW
Reset SW
+5V
IR Receive
IR Transfer
NC
INTRU#
Active low
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
11 12
13
15 16
17 18
14
PWR LED+
PWR LEDPWR SW
PWR SW
SLEEP SW
SLEEP SW
Key
NC
Ground
J87 Gigabit Ethernet Disable
Open – (Default) Enable onboard Gigabit Ethernet
Closed – Disable onboard Gigabit Ethernet
J92 PCI-X Slots 3 & 4 Bus Speed Override
Open – (Default) Allows PCI 3 & 4 to operate at up to 100MHz
Closed – Force PCI slots 3 & 4 to operate in at a maximum 66MHz
Note: This jumper affects integrated Ethernet on the same bus
J109 FireWire (IEEE1394A) Pin Header
Signal Pin Pin Signal
TPA +
GND
TPB +
+12V
KEY
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
TPA −
GND
TPB −
+12V
GND
J112 SATA (Serial ATA) Controller Disable
Open – (Default) Enable onboard SATA Controller
Closed – Disable onboard SATA Controller
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2.03 – CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors
FAN5
FAN2
FAN3
FAN4
FAN1 Max 1.2 Amp CPU fan
FAN2 Max 1.2 Amp CPU fan
FAN3 Max 3.0 Amp fan
CPU and System Fan Specifications
All CPU & System fan headers use the same pinout listed on
the right. All fans support speed control & monitoring.
Tachometer from ADT7463 pin 9
PWM from ADT7463 pin 13
Tachometer from ADT7463 pin 14
PWM from ADT7463 pin 13
Tachometer from ADT7463 pin 12
PWM from ADT7463 pin 10
FAN6
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FAN4 Max 2.0 Amp fan
Tachometer from ADT7463 pin 11
PWM from ADT7463 pin 24
FAN5 Max 2.0 Amp fan
Tachometer from Winbond W83627HF pin 113
PWM from Winbond W83627HF pin 116
FAN6 Max 3.0 Amp fan
Tachometer from Winbond W83627HF pin 112
PWM from Winbond W83627HF pin 115
ADT7463 uses I2C Slave Address 0x2E
2.04 – OEM Reserved Connectors and Jumpers
DO NOT MODIFY THESE JUMPERS
The pin definition of these headers are not available
J89 GPIO
J90 GPIO
J118 OEM PS/2 KB-MOUSE (Default pins 2-3)
LCD RSVD
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2.05 – Installing the Processor(s)
The Thunder K8W supports the latest 64-bit processor technologies from
AMD. Only AMD Opteron
with this motherboard.
Check our website for latest processor support. http://www.tyan.com
If using a single processor, it MUST be installed in socket CPU0.
NOTE
TYAN is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported
configuration.
When using a single processor only CPU0 memory banks are
addressable.
™
processor 200 series are certified and supported
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.
Lift the lever on the socket until it is approximately 90
possible to the socket.
Align the processor with the socket. There are keyed pins underneath the
processor to ensure that the processor’s installed correctly.
Seat the processor firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until the
processor sits flush with the socket.
Place the socket lever back down until it locks into place.
Your processor is installed.
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.
Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
After you are done installing the processor(s), you should proceed to 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 also dangerous to
the health of the motherboard.
o
or as far back as
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The back-plate assembly prevents excessive motherboard flexing in the area
(1)
(3)
(4)
near the processor and provides a retention bracket for the heatsink.
Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many
different manufacturers, many have their own method of installation. For the
safest method of installation and information on choosing the appropriate
heatsink, consult the recommended list at www.amd.com
The following diagram will illustrate how to install back-plate and retention
frame:
Mounting screws
(2) Retention frame
CPU socket
Motherboard PCB
(5) Adhesive insulator material
(6) CPU Back-plate assembly
NOTE: Please see next section for specific instructions on how to install
mounting bracket.
Thermal Interface Material
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’ or ‘thermal grease’. Apply a thin,
even layer on to the CPU lid (applying too much will
reduce the effectiveness).
NOTE
Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to
ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the
processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements
.
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Heatsink Installation Procedures
Type A: CAM LEVER (TYPE) INSTALLATION
1
2
3
Type B: SCREW RETENTION TYPE HEATSINK
1
2
3
1. Once you have completed installing the backplate and interface material; align the retention
bracket screw hole with CPU back-plate standoffs.
Tighten screws to secure retention bracket.
Repeat for on other side.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
2. After tightening screws secure metal clip to
plastic retention bracket center tab. Repeat for on
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.
1. Align the heatsink retention frame screw hole with backplate assembly standoffs. Place heatsink inside retention
bracket. Place metal clip over retention frame tab.
2. Insert screw through metal clip. Check that the
heatsink’s metal clip is and the tab on the retention frame
are as illustrated.
3. Tighten screw through metal clip. Repeat on other side.
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.
Fan Connector Pin-outs
Pin3
2.06 – Installing Motherboard in Chassis
Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis is designed to
support SSI or Extended ATX motherboards. The S2885 has 13 mounting
holes to secure it in the chassis. These mounting holes are highlighted in
the image below.
SPEED
+
Pin1
Be sure to use all of the mounting holes available
NOTE
Do not overtighten the screws as this can damage the
motherboard
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2.07 – 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:
Here are a few key points to note before installing memory into your
Thunder K8W
• Always install memory beginning with CPU0/DIMMA1
• In order to access memory on CPU2; both processors must be
installed
• Single, pairs, or four modules are supported on each CPU
• Configure memory in symmetrically on each CPU for best
performance
• AMD Opteron
configurations (See chart on next page) For
• At least ONE Registered DDR SDRAM module must be installed for
the system to turn on and POST (power on self test)
• 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered DDR400
SDRAM memory modules are supported
• All installed memory will be automatically detected
• The Thunder K8W supports up to 16GB with two CPU’s installed
*
2GB Registered DDR333/400modules not available at time of print
#
DDR400 supported on Opteron™ 246 and higher
TM
processors support 64bit or 128bit memory
#
/333/266
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)
128 bit memory support
This chart outlines the rules for populating memory
Memory Configuration Chart
CPU0
DIMM-A1
X X
X X X X
X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
X X X X
X X
X X X X
X X X X
CPU0
DIMM-A2
CPU0
DIMM-B1
CPU0
DIMM-B2
CPU1
DIMM-A1
CPU1
DIMM-A2
CPU1
DIMM-B1
CPU1
DIMM-B2
64 bit memory support
X X X X
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)
Populate both lower and upper 64-bit DIMM slots for 128-bit support
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.
DDR DIMM Slot 2.5V (TOP VIEW
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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
2.08 – Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only
allow them to be connected in the correct manner. TYAN motherboards have
two on-board IDE channels, each supporting two drives. The black
connector designates the Primary channel, while the white connector
designates the Secondary channel.
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE
connector, and the other end(s) into the drive(s). Each ATA-133 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.
motherboard before performing system hardware changes.
Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device.
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Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers
L
The Thunder K8W is also equipped with four Serial ATA (SATA) channels.
There are no Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are
in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of
purchase.
The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive
Floppy Drives
Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives.
In most cases, there will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper
connection of the cable. Attach floppy drive (drive A:) to the end of the cable
with the twist in it.
2.09 – Connecting AUX/CD Sound Cables & Speakers
There are two connectors available for CD audio AUX audio. Both connectors are
4-pin. See the illustration below for pinouts
Pin 1
Pin 4
If only using one device on a channel, it should be set as Master.
The maximum supported length of an IDE cable is 18”.
1.SATA drive cable connection
2.SATA drive power connection
3.SATA cable motherboard
connector
4.SATA drive power adapter
Audio_L
Audio_GND
Audio_GND
Audio_R
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Rear Audio Connectors
Digital SPDIF COAX
Digital interface Supports 5.1
Digital Surround Sound
2.10 – Installing Add-In Cards
Before installing add-in cards, you should ensure that they are fully
compatible with your motherboard. If in doubt, check the specifications with
the manufacturer.
In order to illustrate the most common slots and what they support; we have
provided the illustrations below.
AGP 8x/PRO 110W (3.0 spec.)*
Analog Connectors
Line in
Speaker out
Microphone In
64-bit 3.3v PCI/PCI-X support from 33 to 133MHz
64-bit 5V PCI support from 33 to 66MHz
32-bit 5v Universal PCI supports 33MHZ
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly.
Never force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in place. Doing
so will damage the motherboard and void your warranty.
* The AGP slot supports AGPPRO & 1.5v(4x/8x) AGP cards only
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PCI Interrupt Routing Table
Slot or Device IDSEL# Bus# INTA INTB INTC INTD
AGP SLOT N/A N/A INTA INTB
PCI Slot #1 (64bit) AD19 PCIX-B INTA INTB INTC INTD
PCI Slot #2 (64bit) AD22 PCIX-B INTB INTC INTD INTA
PCI Slot #3 (64bit) AD23 PCIX-A INTC INTD INTA INTB
PCI Slot #4 (64bit) AD24 PCIX-A INTD INTA INTB INTC
PCI Slot #5 (32bit) AD26 PCI Bus0 INTA INTB INTC INTD
Onboard SATA AD27 PCI Bus0 INTB
Onboard GB LAN AD25 PCIX-A INTA
Onboard FireWire
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the
NOTE
2.11 – Connecting External Devices
Connecting external devices to the motherboard is an easy task. The
standard devices you should expect to plug into the motherboard are
keyboards, mice, and printer cables. The following diagram will detail the
motherboard before performing system hardware changes. Otherwise
you may damage the board and/or expansion device.
PS/2
Mouse
AD28 PCI Bus0 INTD
ATX port stack for the following board:
Parallel Port
SPDIF
-
PS/2 KB
Serial
Port
USB
1.1
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FireWire
Gigabit
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2.12 – Installing the Power Supply
There are three power connectors on your Thunder K8W.
The Thunder K8W requires an EPS12V (24-pin + 8-pin) power supply to boot.
You also have an option of using an SSI V3.0 spec. Workstation power supply.
This is only necessary when an AGP PRO110W card is used. (For more
information see www.ssiforum.org
)
NEVER plug the 8-pin power connector into the 6-
WARNING
pin motherboard connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard and/or other components
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).
a
SSI Main Power 24-pin
+3.3V
+12V2
+12V2
+5VSB
PWR OK
GND
+5V
GND
+5V
(Chipset & Components)
12 24
11 23
10 22
9 21
8 20
7 19
6 18
5 17
4 16
GND
RESVD
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
GND
GND
GND
+12V2
3.3VDC
3.3VDC
EPS12V 8-pin
(CPU Power)
48
37
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1
5
SSI Workstation 6-pin
(AGP PRO)
36
25
1
5
GND
+3.3V
+3.3V
3 15
2 14
1 13
GND
-12v
+3.3V
Disconnect power supply from electrical outlet
Connect the EPS12V 8-pin power connector
Connect the SSI Workstation 6-pin power connector (if needed)
Connect the EPS12V 24-pin power connector
Connect power cable to power supply to power outlet
Make sure you have connected both connectors before attempting to apply
power to the board.
+12V3
+12V3
+12V3
+12V3
+12V2
GND
GND
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2.13 – Finishing Up
Congratulations on making it this far! You’re finished setting up the hardware
aspect of your computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all
cables and wires are connected properly, especially IDE cables and most
importantly, jumpers. You may have difficulty powering on your system if the
motherboard jumpers are not set correctly.
In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find help
by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for assistance,
please find setup information and documentation online at our website or by
calling your vendor’s support line.
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Chapter 3: BIOS
3.00 – 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 displayed on
NOTE
To start the BIOS setup utility:
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Power
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 08/01/2003
ID : 0ABCF006
Processor
Type : AMD Opteron Model xxx
Speed : xxxx MHz
Count : x
System Memory
Size : xxxx MB
System Time [12:59:59]
System Date [08/01/2003]
To select an item
Use the left/right (Å Æ) arrow keys to make a selection
To display a sub-menu (A pointer “” marks all sub menus)
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
<Enter>.
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
Exit
Use [ENTER],
[TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to
select a field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.
+/- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 Help
F10 Save and
Exit
ESC Exit
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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
Power To configure power management features
Exit To exit setup utility
NOTE Options written in bold type represent the BIOS setup default
BIOS Legend Bar
The chart describes the legend keys and their alternates:
Key Function
<F1> or <Alt-H> General help window
<ESC> Exit current menu
Å Æ 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
<F5> or <-> Select the previous value/setting of the field
<F6> or <+> or <Space> Select the next value/setting of the field
<F8> Load Fail Safe default configuration values of the
<F9> Load the Optimal default configuration values of the
<F10> Save and exit
<Enter> Execute command or select submenu
Move cursor up/down
menu
menu
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3.01 – BIOS Main Menu
The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate. The Main BIOS
setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options
that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured, options in
blue can be changed.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area
reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is
highlighted in white. Often, a text message will accompany it.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Power
System Overview
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.xx
Build Date : 4/01/2003
ID : 0ABCF006
Processor
Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Model xxxx
Speed : xxxx MHz
Count : x
System Memory
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a field
Use [+] or [-] to configure
system time.
+/- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Size : xxxx MB
System Time [12:59:59]
System Date [04/01/2003]
Feature Option Description
System Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time
System Date MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date
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3.02 – 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.
BIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Power
Advanced Settings
IDE Configuration
Floppy Configuration
Super I/O Configuration
Hardware Health Configuration
Event Log Control
Device & PCI Slots Configuration
Remote Access Configuration
USB Configuration
Exit
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT_TAB] to select a
field
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
+/- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Feature Description
IDE Configuration Menu Item
Floppy Configuration Menu Item
Super I/O Configuration Menu Item
Hardware Health
Configuration
Menu Item
Configures devices connected to
AMD8111 IDE controller
Configures devices connected to the
floppy controller
Configures devices connected to the
Super I/O Configuration
Configures & views Hardware
Monitor
Event Log Control Menu Item Views & controls Event Log
Device & PCI Slots
Configuration
Remote Access
Configuration
Menu Item
Menu Item Configures Console Redirect
USB Configuration Menu Item
Allows control of integrated devices
& cards plugged into PCI slots
Configures USB controller & legacy
device support
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