Tyan TOMCAT N3400B User Manual

Tomcat n3400B

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

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Version 1.0

S2925

Table of Contents

Check the box contents! Page 4

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Congratulations Page 5

1.2 Hardware Specifications Page 5 Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Board Image Page 8

2.2 Block Diagram Page 9

2.3 Board Parts, Jumper s and Connectors Page 10

2.4 Installing the Processor Page 22

2.5 Heatsink Retention Frame Installation Page 23

2.6 Thermal Interface Material Page 24

2.7 Heatsink Installation Procedure s Page 25

2.8 Finishing Installing Heatsink Page 26

2.9 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Page 27

2.10 Installing the Memory Page 28

2.11 Attaching Drive Cables Page 30

2.12 Installing Add-In Cards Page 32

2.13 Connecting External Devices Page 33

2.14 Installing the Power Supply Page 34

2.15 Finishing Up Page 34 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 About the BIOS Page 35

3.2 BIOS Menu Bar Page 35

3.3 Setup Basics Page 36

3.4 Getting Help Page 36

3.5 In Case of Problems Page 36

3.6 BIOS Main Menu Page 37

3.7 Advanced Menu Page 38

3.8 PCI PnP Menu Page 60

3.9 Boot Menu Page 62

3.10 Security Menu Page 65

3.11 Chipset Menu Page 66

3.12 Exit Menu Page 73 Chapter 4: Diagnostics

4.1 Beep Codes Page 75

4.2 Flash Utility Page 75

Appendix I: SMDC Information Appendix II: How to Make a Drive Diskette Glossary Page 82 Technical Support Page 88

Page 78 Page 80

Check the box contents!

Item S2925G2NR S2925A2NRF

1x Tomcat n3400B

S2925G2NR motherboard

1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable

6 x SATA cable 6 x SATA cable

1x Tomcat n3400B

S2925A2NRF motherboard

1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable

3 x SATA Drive Power Adapter

1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE

cable

---- 1 x IEEE1394a Cable

3 x SATA Drive Power

Adapter

1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE

cable

1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x USB2.0 cable

1 x Tomcat n3400B user’s

manual

1 x Tomcat n3400B user’s

manual

1 x Tomcat n3400B Quick

Reference guide

1 x Tomcat n3400B Quick

Reference guide

1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x TYAN driver CD

1 x I/O shield 1 x I/O shield

1 x SLI bridge 1 x SLI bridge

1x Retention Module 1 x Retention Module

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Tomcat n3400B (S2925) is a flexible AM D64 platform for multiple applications, based on NVIDIA nForce Pro3400 and SMSC DME5017 chipsets.

Designed to support AMD® Opteron™ 1000 series processors and 8GB DDRII667 memory , the S2925 with integrated Dual Gigabit Ethernet LAN, built-in 16MB XGI XG20TM video and six serial ATA ports, is ideal for CPU, memory, and video intensive applications such as CAD, Graphics Design, and High Bandwidth Video Editing, etc.

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

Processor

•uPGA 940-pin AM2 socket

•AMD Opteron 1000 series

processor

Expansion Slots

•One (1) x16 PCI -E connector for graphics

•One (1) x16 PCI -E with x8 bandwisth

•One (1) PCI Express connector

•Three 32-bit, 33MHz PCI v2.3

slots

•Total six usable expansion slots

Chipset

•nVIDIA nForce Pro 3400

•SMSC DME5017

System Management

•SMSC DME5017 w/ hardware monitoring

•Six 4-pin fan header

•Temperature and voltage

monitoring

•Watchdog timer

Integrated 2D/3D PCI Graphics

•XGI XG20 PCI graphics controller

•16MB Frame Buffer of video

memory

Integrated LAN Controllers

•Two nForce Pro 3400 integrated MAC with Marvell 88E1116-CAA Gigabit Ethernet PHY

- 32-bit PCIv2.3interface

- IEEE802.3 compliant, WOL/PXE

support

- Pin header for front panel LAN

LED

Integrated Audio

•Realtek ALC262 audio CODEC

•HAD 2.0 specification compliant

•2x5 pin header for front panel

audio connector

•CD-in connector

Integrated PCI 1394

•Co-lauout VIA VT6307 and VT6308 PCI FireWire (IEEE1394) controller

Memory

•Dual memory channels

•Supports up to four DDR-800

DIMMs

•Up to 8GB of unbuffered, ECC/non-ECC memory

Integrated PCI IDE

•One (1) ATA IDE slot for two IDE devices

•Support for ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE drives and ATAPI compliant devices

Integrated Serial ATA II

•Serial ATA Host controllers embedded

•Supports six serial ports run ning at

3.0Gb/s

•NV RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD support

•SATA activity LED connector

Integrated I/O Interface

•One (1) floppy connector

•Four (4) USB 2.0 ports (via cable)

•One (1) COM port (via cable)

•Tyan 2x9 front panel pin header

•2x25 pin SMDC pin header

•One (1) ID LED pin header

•One (1) parallel pin header

•One TYFP2 pin header

•Two IEEE1394 ports (via cable)

Back Panel I/O Ports

•Stacked PS/2 mouse & keyboard ports

•One (1) COM1 connector

•One (1) 15-pin VGA port

•3 audio jacks (from bottom: line

out, line in, MIC)

•Stacked two USB 2.0 ports and one RJ45 (Marvell 88E1116-CAA PHy + nVIDIA MAC) 10/100/1000 Base-T port with link/activity LED

BIOS

•AMI BIOS 8Mbit Flash

•Supports ACPI 1.0

•PnP, DMI2.0, WfM 2.0 power

management

Power

•ATX 12V support, on board 4phase VRD

•Universal 24-pin + 8-pin power connectors

•4-pin auxiliary power connector

Form Factor

•ATX footprint, 9.6” x 12.0 ” (244mmx305mm)

Regulatory

•FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity)

•CE (Declaration of Conformity)

Chapter 2: Board Installation

You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hol e pattern of the Tomcat n3400B S2925 matches the ATX specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that y our chassis supports an ATX motherboard.

How to install our products right… the first time

The first thing you should do is read ing 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

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.

2.2 - Block Diagram

Tomcat n3400B S2925 Block Diagram

2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

KB/MS

COM1

VGA

AUDIO

LAN1 USB1

LAN2 USB2

PW1

DIMM4

FAN5

DIMM3 DIMM2

J11

PW2

PW3

PCI-E1

DIMM1

CPU

JP8

JP7

JP6

VBAT

JP5

nVIDIA

PCI-E3

PCI-E2

PCI 1

PCI 2

JP1 JP9

J13

PCI 3

J15

JP2 JP3

nForce Pro3400

VIA

J21

J19

JP4

J22

J20

VT6308

J24

BIOS

J25

J27

SMSC

DME5017

J23

SATA4 SATA5

J28

J37

J36

J35

J34

J33

J41

SATA2

SATA0

IDE

SATA3

SATA1

Jumper Legend

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Jumper/Connector Function

JP2/JP3 SMDC/ASF 1.0 Select Header J19 Front Panel Header

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

J20/J21

J15 IPMB Pin Header J13 SMDC Connector JP9 LCM Module Connector JP1 Enable/Disable VGA Function Jumper J28 COM2 Header

J24/J27

J25 Front Panel LAN1/LAN2/ID LED Headers JP5 Clear CMOS Jumper

JP4 Enable VT6308 (1394) Function Jumper J7 Front Audio Header J11 External CD-in Header

J34/J35/J36/J37/J10

J33 CPU Fan Connector

Front Panel IEEE 1394 Headers J20: 1394-1, J21: 1394-2

Front Panel USB2.0 Connectors J24: USB3, J27: USB4

Front Fan Connector s J34: FAN1, J35: FAN2, J36: FAN3, J37: FAN4

SATA 0/1/2/3/4/5 Serial ATA RAID Connectors

J19 J21 JP2 J15 J13 J20 JP3

JP2/JP3: SMDC/ASF1.0 Select Header

(Default)

Support SMDC card

(JP2 & JP3 )

JP3

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 SMB_CLK LAN_BMBCLK ASFCLK

JP2

Support ASF 1.0

(JP2 & JP3)

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 SMB_DATA LAN_SMBDA ASFDA

J19: Front Panel Header

2 10

HDDLED+

1¾ ¾2 PWR LED+

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

HDDLED - 3¾ ¾ 4 PWR LEDReset Switch 5¾ ¾ 6 PWR Switch Reset Switch 7¾ ¾ 8 Power Switch

NMI 9¾ ¾ NMI 11¾ ¾ 12 WLED -

5VSB 13¾ ¾ 14 key

SMBus Data 15¾ ¾ 16 GND

SMBus Clock 17¾ ¾ 18 NC

WLED+

J20/J21: Front Panel IEEE1394 Headers

1 9

Signal Pin Pin

XTPA+ 1 2 XTPA-

GND 3 4 GND

XTPB+ 5 6 XTPB-

POWR 7 8 POWR

_ 9 10

Signal

GND

Use these headers to connect to the external devices of IEEE 1394.

J20: 1394-1, J21: 1394-2

J15: IPMB Pin Header

J13: SMDC Connector

The SMDC connector allows you to connect with Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC). The S2925 supports Tyan SMDC M3291. See Appendix for more information on SMDC.

Use this header to connect to the IPMB device.

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 IPMB

DATA

GND IPMB

CLK

JP1 JP9 J28

JP9: LCM Module Connector

2 10

Signal Pin Pin Signal

VCC

_ 3 4

5VSB

Use this header to connect the LCM module with

system monitoring function. This header is reserved for barebone use.

JP1: Enable/Disable VGA Function Jumper

1 2

5 6

RXD2

GND

TXD2

J28: COM2 Header

1 9

Enable the onboard VGA function. (Default)

Disable the onboard VGA function.

Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. *TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for OEM use only.

Signal Pin Pin

DCD 1 2 DSR RXD 3 4 RTS

TXD 5 6 CTS

DTR 7 8 RI

GND 9 10

Signal

Key

J24 J25 J27 JP5

J24/J27: Front Panel USB2.0 Connectors

9 1

1 11

2 12

10 2

Use these headers to connect to the USB devices via the enclosed USB cable.

Signal Pin Pin

USB PWR 1 2 USB PWR

USB1- 3 4 USB2-

USB1+ 5 6 USB2+

GND 7 8 GND

_ 9 10

J24: USB3, J27: USB4

J25: Front Panel LAN1/LAN2 ID LED Headers

Signal Pin Pin Signal

LAN1 LED+ 1 2 LAN1 LEDLAN2 LED+ 3 4 LAN2 LED-

NC 5 6 NC

IDLED+ 7 8 IDLED-

ID S/W+ 9 10 ID S/W-

11 12

Use these headers to connect the front panel dual color LEDs to indicate the speed of LAN1, LAN2 and ID LED.

JP5: Clear CMOS Jumper

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

Normal

(Default)

How to clear the CMOS data

- Power off system and disconnect power

supply from AC source

- Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and 3 for several seconds to Clear CMOS

- Replace jumper cap to close Pin_1 and 2 Reconnect power supply to AC source

Power on system

Clear

Signal

GND

JP4 J11 J7

JP4: Enable VT6308(1394) Function Jumper

2 10

Enable the integrated 1394a function of VT6308 PCI

FireWire controller. (Default) Disable the integrated 1394a function of VT6308 PCI

FireWire controller.

J7: Front Audio Header

1 9

Signal Pin Pin

Mic_L 1 2 GND

Mic_R 3 4 Key

Line_R 5 6 GND

_ 7 8 NC

Line_L 9 10

Use this header to connect with the front panel audio outputs.

J11: External CD-in Header

Use this header to connect to the external CD-in device.

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4

CDIN_L GND GND CDIN_R

Signal

GND

J37 J35 J36 J10 J34 J33 SATA5

SATA4

SATA2

SATA3

SATA0

SATA1

J34/J35/J36/J37/J10: Front Fan Connectors

+12V

Tachometer

+12V

Tachometer

J34/J35/J36/J37

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

GND

PWM

J34: FAN1, J35: FAN2, J36: FAN3, J37: FAN4 J10: FAN5

These connectors support the tachometer monitoring

J10

and auto fan speed control.

GND

J33: CPU FAN Connector

Use this header to connect the processor cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system stable and

GND

PWM

SATA 0/1/2/3/4/5: Serial ATA RAID Connectors

7 GND

6 RXP 5 RXN 4 GND 3 TXN 2 TXP 1 GND

reliable. This connector supports the tachometer monitoring and

auto fan speed control.

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

You may use any two of the six Serial ATA ports to have the support of RAID 0, 1, 0+1, and 5 through the onboard nVIDIA chip.

2.4 - Installing the Processor

Your brand new Tomcat n3400B S2925 supports the latest 64-bit processor technology from AMD®. Only AMD® Opteron™ series processors are certified and supported with this motherboard. Check our website for latest processor support. http://www.tyan.com

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

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

Step 1: Lift the lever on the socket until it is approxima tely 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.

Take care when installing the processor as it ha s very fragile connector pins below the processor and can bend and break if inserted improperly.

2.5 - Heatsink Retention Frame Installation

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

The backplate assembly prevents excessive motherboard flexing in the area near the processor and prov ides 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 s 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.

2.6 - Thermal Interface Material

NOTE

Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible wit h the processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements

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

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).

2.7 - Heatsink Installation Procedures

1. After placing backplate and interface material under motherboard place heatsink retention frame on top of motherboard. Align plastic retention bracket screw hole s 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.

2.8 - 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 finishe d installing all the fans you can connect your drives (hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard.

2.9 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis

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

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

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

2.10 - Installing the Memory

Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-667 unbuffered (NonReg)/ECC memory modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site at:

www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your

motherboard.

The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory mo dules.

• All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or settings need changing.

• The Tomcat n3400B S2925 supports up to 8GB of memory.

Notes

Standard DDR memory modules are not supported.

Registered Memory Module is NOT supported.

Memory Population Rule

(Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot)

DIMM Slot DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

64 bits

support

X X X X X

128 bits

support

X X X X X X

NOTE:

Symmetrical DIMMS must be identical

- Same DRAM technology, eg 128-bit, 256-bit, etc

- Same DRAM bus width, eg x8 or x16

- Matched Sided DIMMs (single-sided or double-sided)

Memory Installation Procedure

Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tomcat n3400B.

1. Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration.

2. Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed to fit only one way in the socket.

Key slot

3. Seat the module firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until it sits flush with the socket. The locking levers pop up into place.

2.11 - Attaching Drive Cables

Attaching IDE Drive Cable

Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only allow them to be connected in the correct manner. TYAN motherboards have two on-board IDE channels, each supporting two drives. The black

connector designates the Primary channel, while the white connector designates the Secondary channel.

Attaching IDE cables to the IDE connectors is illustrated below:

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 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 chann el, 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 Tomcat n3400B S2925 is equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are very simple.

There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you

are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.

The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive

1.SATA drive cable connection

2. SATA drive power connection

3. SATA cable motherboard connector

4. SATA drive power adapter

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 con nector on the cable (the second or third connector after you install Drive A:).

2.12 - Installing Add-In Cards

PCI Express x16 Slot

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 necessar ily appear on your motherboard.

PCI Slot

PCI Express x8 Slot

Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card firmly. Do not force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in place. It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card.

PCI IDESELs and IRQ Assignments

Slot or Device IDSEL# Bus# PIRQ PIRQ PIRQ PIRQ

PCI Slot #1 (32bit)

PCI Slot #2 (32bit) PCI Slot #3 (32bit) Onboard IEEE1394a Onboard VGA

AD23 PCI AD24 PCI AD25 PCI AD22 PCI AD26 PCI

Bus

Bus Bus Bus Bus

INT_A INT_B INT_C INT_D INT_D INT_A INT_B INT_C INT_C INT_D INT_A INT_B INT_C INT_D

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the motherboard before performing system hardware changes.

NOTE

Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device.

2.13 - Connecting External Devices

PS/2

Audio (Line in,

USB x 2 +

Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details.

Mouse/Keyboard

MIC, Line out)

10/100/1000 LAN Port

Serial Port

VGAPort

NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but

software may be required to complete the installation.

Onboard LAN LED Color Definition

The three onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.

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

Left LED Right LED

10 Mbps

100 Mbps

1000 Mbps

Link Green Off

Active Blinking Green Off

Link Green Green

Active Blinking Green Green

Link Green Yellow

Active Blinking Green Yellow

No Link Off Off

2.14 - Installing the Power Supply

There are two power connectors on your Tomcat n3400B S2925. The Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866 requires that you have an EPS12V power supply that has a 24pin and an 8-pin power connector.

Applying power to the board

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

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

3. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet

NOTE

YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables

to motherboard connectors.

2.15 – 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. Yo u 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.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 About the BIOS

The BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables your hardware to interface with your soft ware. The BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. The BIOS contains all the code required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives, serial communications, and a number of miscellaneous functions. This chapter describes the various BIOS settings that can be used to configure your system.

The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice and is provided for reference purposes only. The settings and con figurations of the BIOS are current at the time of print and are subject to change, and therefore may not match exactly what is displayed on screen.

This section describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you modify basic configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated, battery-backed memory (called NVRAM) that retains the information even when the power is turned off.

To start the BIOS setup utility:

1. Turn on or reboot your system.

2. Press <Del> during POST (<Tab> on remote console) to start the BIOS setup utility.

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

E xit To exit setup utility

3.3 Setup Basics

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

Key Function

<F1> General help window

<ESC> Exit current menu

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

3.4 Getting Help

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

3.5 In Case of Problems

If you have trouble booting your computer after making and saving the changes with the BIOS setup program, you can restart the computer by holding the power button down until the computer shuts off (usually within 4 seconds); resetting by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL; or clearing the CMOS. The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly under stand. In particular, do not change settings in the Chipset section unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing. The Chipset defaults have been carefully chosen either by TYAN or your system manufacturer for best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup options may cause the system to become unstable or unusable.

NOTE: The following pages provide the details of BIOS menu. Please be

noticed that the BIOS menu are continually changing due to the BIOS updating. The BIOS menu provided are the most updated when this manual is written. Please visit Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com for the information of BIOS updating.

3.6 BIOS Main Menu

The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured, options in blue can be changed.

The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often, a text message will accompany it.

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System Overview

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

Processor Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor 1216 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 System Date MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date

Set the system time

3.7 Advanced Menu

You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super I/O Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highli ghting 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 4ACPI Configuration 4APM Configuration 4Event Log Configuration 4Hardware Health Configuration 4Remote Access Configuration 4USB Configuration 4AMD PowerNow Configuration 4Onboard Devices 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

Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

CPU Configuration Menu Item Options for CPU IDE Configuration Menu Item Configure the IDE device(s) Floppy Configuration Menu Item Configure the Floppy drive(s) Super IO Configuration Menu Item ACPI Configuration Menu Item APM Configuration Menu Item Section for APM configuration Event Log Configuration Menu Item

Hardware Health Configuration

Menu Item

Configures Super IO Chipset Nat417

Section for Advanced ACPI Configuration

Mark as read, Clear or View Event Log statistics Configure/monitor the Hardware Health

Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access

Feature Option Description

Advanced Settings

USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support

AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu Item

Onboard Devices Configuration

Menu Item Configure onboard devices

Configure AMD PowerNow support

3.7.1 CPU Configuration

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

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CPU Configuration

Module Version : XX.XX AGESA Version : XXXXXX Physical Count : X Logical Count : X]

Dual Core AMD Opteron (tm) Processor Revision : Cache L1: Cache L2: Speed: Current FSB Multiplier : Maximum FSB Multiplier: Able to change Freq.: uCode Patch Level:

GART Error Reporting

MTRR Mapping

BIOS Setup Utility

xxxxxxxx xx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx Yes None required

[Disabled]

[Continuous]

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 AGESA Version Physical Count Logical Count Revision

Cache L1 Cache L2 Speed Current FSB Multiplier Maximum FSB Multiplier Able to change Freq. uCode Patch Level

GART Error Reporting

MTRR Mapping

Read only Displays information about CPU

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.

3.7.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to se lect an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option.

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IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Controller

Serial-ATA Devices

4nVidia RAID Setup 4Primary IDE Master

4Primary IDE Slave 4SATA0 (Dev5, Func0) 4SATA1 (Dev5, Func0) 4SATA2 (Dev5, Func1) 4SATA3 (Dev5, Func1) 4SATA4 (Dev5, Func2) 4SATA5 (Dev5, Func2)

Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[Device 0/1/2]

[Disabled] [35]

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

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Controller

Serial-ATA Devices

Hard Disk Write Protect

Enabled

Disabled

Device 0/1/2

Disabled

Device 0

Device 1/1

Disabled

Enabled

Enable/Disable onboard IDE controller.

Configure serial ATA devices.

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

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

0~35

(at 5 interval)

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

3.7.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup

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RAID Setup

nVidia RAID Function

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

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

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

nVidia RAID Setup

nVidia Function

Disabled

Enabled

While entering setup, you can choose enabled/disabled RAID mode for each ATA channel.

3.7.2.2 Primary 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

Primary IDE Master/Slave

Auto

Type

LBA/Large Mode

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

PIO Mode

DMA Mode Auto

S.M.A.R.T.

32Bit Data Transfer

Not Installed

CD/DVD

ARMD

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

0~4

(at 1 interval)

Auto

Disabled

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.

3.7.2.3 SATA0/1/2/3/4/5 Sub -Menu

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Third IDE Master

Device: Not Detected

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] [Enabled]

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

SATA 0/1/2/3//4/5

Auto

LBA/Large Mode

Disabled

Auto

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

Disabled

PIO Mode

DMA Mode Auto

S.M.A.R.T.

32Bit Data Transfer

Auto

0~4

(at 1 interval)

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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

3.7.3 Floppy Configuration Sub -Menu

Disabled

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 [1.44MB 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

Disabled

360 KB 51/4”

1.2 MB 51/4”

720 KB 31/2”

1.44 MB 31/2”

2.88 MB 31/2”

Selects the type of floppy drive connected to the system.

Floppy B

360 KB 51/4”

1.2 MB 51/4”

720 KB 31/2”

1.44 MB 31/2”

2.88 MB 31/2”

Selects the type of floppy drive connected to the system.

3.7.4 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu

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

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Configure SCH5017 Super IO Chipset

Onboard Floppy Controller

Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Chassis Intrusion Detect Watchdog Mode

Feature Option Description

Configure SCH5017 Super IO Chipset

Onboard Floppy Controller

Serial Port1 Address

Serial Port2 Address

Chassis Intrusion Detect

Watchdog Mode

BIOS Setup Utility

Disabled

Enabled

3F8 IRQ4

3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3

Disabled

2F8 IRQ3

3F8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Allows BIOS to enable or disable Floppy

[Enabled]

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

Allow BIOS to enable or disable the floppy controller.

Allow BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.

Allow BIOS to select Serial Part2 Base Addresses.

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

Enable/Disable watchdog mode.

Controller.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

3.7.5 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

General ACPI Configuration

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 de scribed on this page. The screen is shown below.

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ACPI Settings

4Advanced ACPI Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Enable ACPI Configuration settings

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

3.7.5.1 General ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

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General ACPI Configuration

Suspend Mode

Repost Video on S3 Resume

BIOS Setup Utility

[Auto]

[No

Enable ACPI Configuration settings

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

General ACPI Configuration

Suspend Mode

Report Video on S3 Resume

Auto

S1 (POS) S3 (STR)

Yes

Select the ACPI state used for system suspend.

Determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

3.7.5.2 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

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Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI Version Features

ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode

BIOS Setup Utility

[ACPI v2.0]

[Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Advanced ACPI Configuration

ACPI Version Features

ACPI APIC Support

AMI OEMB table

Headless mode

ACPI v3.0

ACPI v2.0

ACPI v1.0

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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

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

Set this value to allow the ACPI BIOS to add a pointer to an OEMB table in the Root System Description Table (RSDT) table. Note: OEMB table is used to pass POST data to the AMI code during ACPI O/S operations.

Enable or disable Headless operation mode through ACPI.

3.7.6 APM Configuration

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Resume On PME# [Disabled]

Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Resume On LAN (MAC) [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss

Feature Option Description

APM Configuration

Resume On PME#

Resume On PCIE Wake#

Resume On LAN (MAC)

Keyboard Enabled

Resume On RTC Alarm

Restore on AC Power Loss

BIOS Setup Utility

[Last State]

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled Resume On PS/2 Disabled

Enabled

Last State

Power on Power off

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

+/- Change Option

Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event.

Enable/Disable LAN (MAC) to generate a wake event.

Enable/Disable PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event

Enable/Disable RTC event to wake after a power failure.

Configures how the system board responds to a power failure.

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3.7.7 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This logs system events (suc h 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

BIOS Setup Utility

Feature Option Description

Event Logging details

View Event Log __

Cancel

Clear Event Log

Cancel

OK Mark All Events as Read

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

Views all unread events on the Event Log.

Marks all unread events as read.

Erases all of events.

3.7.8 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu

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

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Hardware Health Configuration

H/W Health Function

FAN Select Auto FAN Power Control

PWM Minimal Duty Cycle

FAN Fail LED Indicator

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

4Mainboard Voltages Report CPU Temperature

Ambient (Near SATA0) Temp Ambient (Near MCP55) Temp

CPU FAN Speed FAN Speed 1 FAN Speed 2 FAN Speed 3

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[3Pin FAN] [Disabled] [30% Duty Cycle] [Disabled]

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

:xxxx RPM :xxxx RPM

:xxxx RPM

Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Hardware Health Configuration

H/W Health Function

Enabled

Disabled

Enables Hardware Health Monitoring

Device.

FAN Select

P WM Minimal Duty Cycle

Auto FAN Power Control

FAN Fail LED Indicator

4Pin FAN

3Pin FAN

50% Duty Cycle 40% Duty Cycle

30% Duty Cycle

0% Duty Cycle

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Selects the FAN type.

Configure PWM minimal duty cycle.

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

C)-

100%(60 °C), see max (CPU,

MCP55) temperature Enabled: Any FAN speed less than 800

RPM, the FAN Fail LED will be lighted.

3.7.8.1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to monitor mainboard’s voltages. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.

Board Voltages Event Monitoring

Vdimm Vcore +3.3 Vin +5 Vin +12 Vin

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BIOS Setup Utility

: 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

3.7.9 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu

You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature allows access to the Server remotely via serial port. Use the up and down arrow (á/â) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.

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Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access

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

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

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

Feature Option Description

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access

Serial Port Number

Base Address, IRQ Read only

Serial Port Mode

Flow Control

Redirection After BIOS POST

Enabled

Disabled

COM1

COM2

115200 8,n,1

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

9600 8,n,1

None

Hardware

Software

Disabled

Select remote access type.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Enables remote access to system through serial port.

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

Select Serial Port settings.

Select Flow Control for console redirection.

Disable: Turns off the redirection after POST Boot Loader:

Feature Option Description

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Sredir Memory Display Delay

Boot Loader

Always

ANSI

VT100 Terminal Type

VT-UTF8

Enabled

Disabled

No Delay

Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec Delay 4 Sec

Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader. Always: Redirection is always active. <Some OSs may not work if set to Always>

Select the target terminal type.

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

Gives the delay in seconds to display memory information

3.7.10 USB Configuration Sub-Menu

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

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BIOS Setup Utility

USB Configuration

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

None

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Feature Option Description

USB Configuration

Legacy USB Support

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

Disabled

Enabled

Hi Speed

Full Speed

Enabled

Disabled

Enables USB host controllers.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Enables support for legacy USB.

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

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

3.7.11 AMD PowerNow Configuration Sub -Menu

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

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BIOS Setup Utility

AMD PowerNow Configuration

Power Now [Enabled]

Feature Option Description

AMD PowerNow Configuration

Power Now

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Enabled

Enable/Disable PowerNow

Disabled

3.7.12 Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu

PCI ? PCI

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

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Onboard Device and PCI Slots Configuration

Onboard VGA

Primary Graphics Adapter USB 1.1 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller AZALIA AUDIO LAN1 LAN2

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

[PCI Express ? PCI] [Enabled]

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

Feature Option Description

MPS Configuration

Onboard VGA

Primary Graphics Adapter

Controller AZALIA AUDIO

LAN1/LAN2

Disabled

Enabled

PCI Express ?

PCI

Express Disabled USB 1.1/2.0

Enabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Select remote access type.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Enabled/Disabled VGA controller

Configure primary graphics adapter.

Enabled/Disabled LAN controller

Configure AZALIA audio.

Configure LAN1/LAN2

3.8 PCI PnP Menu

Plug & Play O/S

PCI Latency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

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

Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster

BIOS Setup Utility

[No]

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

Clear NVRAM during System Boot.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

Clear NVRAM

Plug & Play OS

PCI Latency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

Yes

96 128 160 192 224 248

Yes

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster

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.

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.

3.9 Boot Menu

Quick Boot

Quiet Boot

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

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

3.9.1 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

Endless Boot

BIOS Setup Utility

[Disabled]

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

Feature Option Description

Quiet Boot

Lock

PS/2 Mouse Support

Message Display

Interrupt 19 Capture

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Add On ROM Display Mode

Boot up Num-

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error

Hit ‘DEL’

Endless Boot

Enabled

Disabled Disabled

Enabled

Force BIOS

Keep Current

Off

Enabled

Disabled

Auto

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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.

Enable/Disable endless loop boot from BBS table.

3.9.2 Boot Device Priority

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

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Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

BIOS Setup Utility

[xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx]

Feature Option Description

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device

xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx

Disabled

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

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

3.10 Security Menu

The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is entered, using either the Supervisor password or User password. The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different lev els of password security. If you select password support, you are prompted for a one to six character password. Type the password on the keyboard. The password does not appear on the screen when typed. Make sure you write it down. If you forget it, you must clear CMOS and reconfigure.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

BIOS Setup Utility

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

Install or change the password.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

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.

3.11 Chipset Menu

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

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Advanced Chipset Settings

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

4 Northbridge Configuration

BIOS Setup Utility

Options for NB

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

3.11.1 Northbridge Configurati on Sub-Menu

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

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

4 Memory Configuration

4 ECC Configuration 4 IOMMU Option Menu

Power Down Control [Auto] Alternate VID [0.050.V]

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

BIOS Setup Utility

Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

Power Down Control

Alternate VID

Auto

Disable

0.850V

1.050V

1.025V

1.000V

0.975V

0.950V

0.925V

0.900V

0.875V

0.825V

0.800V

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

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

Allow DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use.

Specify the alternate VID while in low power status.

Feature Option Description

NorthBridge Chipset Configuration

Memory CLK Read only

CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only

RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Read only

Min Active RAS (Tras) Read only

Row Precharge Time (Trp)

RAS/RAS Delay (Trrd)

Row Cycle (Trc) Asynchronous Latency

Read only

It shows the clock frequency of the installed SDRAM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.11.1.1 Memory Configuration Sub -Menu

MCT Timing Mode

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.

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

Memory Configuration

Memclock Mode

Bank Interleaving MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping

BIOS Setup Utility

[Auto]

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

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

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

Memory Configuration

Limit

Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on

Auto Memclock Mode

SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. If Manual, the DRAM speed specified will be programmed by users.

Allows user to configure the MCT Timing Mode manually.

Enable Bank Memory Interleaving

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

Enable Memory Remapping around Memory Hole

MCT Timing Mode

Bank Interleaving

MemClk Tr istate C3/ATLVID

Memory Hole Remapping

Manual Manual

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

3.11.1.2 ECC Configuration Sub-Menu

L2 Cache BG Scrub

Data Cache BG Scrub

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

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

ECC Configuration

DRAM ECC Enable

4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM BG Scr

BIOS Setup Utility

[Enabled]

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

Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

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

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

errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on.

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

DRAM ECC Enable

4-Bit ECC Mode

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT

DRAM BG Scrub

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

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

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

Feature Option Description

ECC Configuration

L2 Cache BG Scrub

Data Cache BG Scrub

327.7us

655.4us

Disabled

40ns

80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

Disabled

40ns

80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns

1.28us

2.56us

5.12us

10.2us

20.5us

41.0us

81.9us

163.8us

327.7us

655.4us

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

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

3.11.1.3 IOMMU Option Menu

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

Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

IOMMU Mode [128MB]

BIOS Setup Utility

Feature Option Description

IOMMU Configuration

AGP Present

Disabled

32 MB

IOMMU Mode

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.

? ? Select Screen ?? Select Item

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

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

3.12 Exit Menu

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

Main Advanced 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 wi ll 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.

NOTE

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

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

the following things in the following order:

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

4.1 Beep Codes

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

•A single long beep followed by two short beeps: It indicates that a video error has occurred.

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

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

4.2 Flash Utility

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

http://www.tyan.com/

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

Memory, Video, CPU

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 37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message,

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.

information. and any OEM specific information.

Checkpoint Description

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

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.

Appendix I: SMDC Information

Overview

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

Tyan SMDC is a snap-in card that provides essential server management solution. It enables any IT Manager by providing multi-interfaces to access the hardware remotely and perform monitor, control and diagnose activities effectively.

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

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

1.5 specification. Tyan SMDC is compatible with all IPMI-compliance software as well as Tyan

System OperatorTM (TSO) software package. By adding SMDC, Tyan’s server board becomes a highly manageable and IPMI

compatible system with all the advanced features suggesting in IPMI Spec. More detailed information on Tyan’s SMDC card can be found on our website:

http://www.tyan.com

Features of Tyan Server Management

Monitor various system components remotely

- such as fans, processor temperature, and more

Remote power on and power off

Console redirect

-the ability to view system remotely

Alert and error actions

-such as audible beep, e-mail, power down and reboot SMDC runs on stand-by power

-the SMDC will continue to function, even if the system is not powered on

How SMDC and TSO Work

The brief descriptions below will help explain how these items function.

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

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

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

Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette

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

1. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot

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

0) Boot from first hard drive

1) Boot to TYAN diskette maker boot: 1_

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

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker V1.0

** Main Menu**

====Choose Chipset Vendor====

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

EXIT

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

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker

** Example Vendor**

====Choose Chipset Model====

01 Intel Chipset Model

EXIT

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

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

Back

TYAN Driver Diskette Maker

====Example Chipset Driver====

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

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

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

6. Using "ESC" key to quit the Tyan diskette maker. The system will

automatically restart.

Glossary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data; usually from an application though it is also used when printing and in most keyboard drivers. The CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it to a disk drive. While this improves system performance (reading to or writing from a disk drive a single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly) there is the possibility of

losing your data shoul d the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved.

Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection

between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data

to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece

of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.) IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware

device to the CPU. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one

device hooked up to each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to be stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the data is stored redundantly and multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive to the operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down. SDRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be

refreshed in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive. SLI (Scalable Link Interface): NVIDIA SLI technology links two graphics cards

together to provide scalability and increased performance. NVIDIA SLI takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, and features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPUs (graphics processing units) and NVIDIA MCPs (media and communications processors). Depending on the application, NVIDIA SLI can deliver as much as two times the performance of a single GPU configuration.

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

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

called UltraATA. Without a proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard drives.

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

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

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

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

Technical Support

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

Help Resources:

1. See the beep codes section of this manual.

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

3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.

4. Check the TYAN user group:

Returning Merchandise for Service

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

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

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Notice for the USA

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

Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:

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

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

Notice for Europe (CE Mark)

This product is in conformity with the Council Directive

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

89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).

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Tyan TOMCAT N3400B User Manual

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