Tyan Computer N3600QX User Manual

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Thunder n3600QX

Version 1.00

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S4987

Copyright

Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of
this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from
TYAN Computer Corp.

Trademark

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

TYAN, Thunder n3600QX are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.

AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.

AMI, AMIBIOS, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMI Technologies.

Microsoft, Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Nvidia and nForce are trademarks of Nvidia Corporation.

IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.

InfiniBand is a trademark of Mellanox Technologies.

Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.

Notice

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

Table of Contents

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Before you begin 4

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Congratulations………………….…………………….……...…….…

1.2 Hardware Specifications…..……..……………………….……….......

1.3 Software Specifications……………………………………………….

Chapter 2: Board Installation

2.1 Board Image…………………….….………………………………….

2.2 Block Diagram………………….….………………………………….

2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors……….….…………………….

2.4 Installing the Processors.……….….………………………………….

2.5 Heat Sink Installing……….……….………………………………….

2.6 Thermal Installation Material…..….………………………………….

2.7 Finishing Installing the Heat Sink……….….………..……………….

2.8 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis……….….….…………….

2.9 Installing the Memory…….…….….………………………………….

2.10 Attaching Drive Cables….……….….……………………………….

2.11 Installing Add-in Card……..…….….……………………………….

2.12 Installing SO-DIMM Module – OPMA Card…………......…...…….

2.13 Connecting External Devices….….………………………………….

2.14 Installing the Power Supply…….….……………..………………….

2.15 Finishing Up…………….……….….……………………………….

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.1 About the BIOS…………………………………………………...…..

3.2 BIOS Menu Bar…………………………………………………...…..

3.3 Setup Basics…..…………………………………………………...…..

3.4 Getting Help…..…………………………………..……………….…..

3.5 In Case of Problems……………………………………………...……

3.6 BIOS Main Menu……………………………………………………..

3.7 BIOS Advanced Menu……………………………………………..….

3.7.1 CPU Configuration…….………………………………………………. 38

3.7.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………………. 40

3.7.3 Super I/O Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………… 44

3.7.4 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………………... 45

3.7.5 APM Configuration……………………………………………………. 48

3.7.6 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………... 50

3.7.7 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu……………………………. 51

3.7.8 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu……………………………... 54

3.7.9 USB Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………………… 55

3.8 PCI PnP Menu………………………………………………………...

3.9 Boot Menu…………………………………………………………….

3.9.1 Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu……………….………………. 59

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3.9.2 Boot Device Priority………………..………………………….............. 61

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3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives……………...……………………………….............. 62

3.9.4 Removable Drives…………..…………………………………………. 63

3.9.5 Network Drives..……………………………………………………….. 63

3.10 Security Menu………………………………………………………..

3.11 Chipset Menu………………………………………………………...

3.11.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 66

3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 73

3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu…………………… 74

3.12 Exit Menu……………………………………………………………

Chapter 4: Diagnostics

Appendix I: How to Make a Driver Diskette

Appendix II: LSI Logic Config Utility

Appendix III: InfiniBand Installation Guide

Appendix IV: Recommended Accessory List

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Glossary

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Technical Support

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Before you begin…

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Check the box contents!

The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

1 x Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard

1 x Thunder n3600QX user’s manual

1 x Thunder n3600QX quick reference guide

1 x TYAN driver CD

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

NOTE: For other usable accessories, please refer to Appendix IV for more
details.

Chapter 1: Instruction

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1.1 - Congratulations

You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. Based on
NVIDIA nForce Pro3600 chipset, the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is designed to
support AMD

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Opteron™ Socket F (1207) 8000 series dual-core and Quad­core processors and up to 128GB DDRII-667 memory, providing a rich feature
set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD,
the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit
computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E, PCI-X bus
or HTX slot implementation.

The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) not only empowers your company in today’s
demanding IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application
usage. TYAN is also proud to deliver the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) in
SATAII/SAS flavor. All of this provides the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) the
power and flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application.

Remember to visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can
find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, online manuals and BIOS
upgrades.

1.2 - Hardware Specifications

Processors

● Quad mPGA 1207-pin sockets

● Supports Four AMD Opteron™

Socket F (1207) 8000 series
processors

Chipset

● nVidia nForce Pro 3600 (MCP55)

● Winbond 83627HG Super I/O

● Winbond w83793G Hardware

Monitoring IC

Memory

● Dual channel memory bus

● Thirty-two (32) DDR2 DIMM

sockets (Eight per CPU)

● Maximum of 128GB Registered

DDR2-400/533/667

● Supports ECC memory

Integrated I/O

● Tyan Barebone 2 x 14 front-panel

Expansion Slots

● One (1) PCI-E x16 slot (w/ x 16

signal), via Riser

---broken into 2 x 8 signals via 2U

Riser (Optional)

● One (1) HTX slot

● 200-pin OPMA connector support

M3 OPMA card (LAN onboard)

System Management

● Winbond 83627HF and Winbond

w83793G w/ hardware monitoring

● CPU thermal & voltage monitor

support

● Onboard 8 fan header: 4 CPU fan

connector / 4 system fan header

● One backplane fan control header

for Barebone FAN/HDD
backplane.

● Watchdog timer support

● Port 80 code display LED

pin header

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● Four SAS ports

● Four SATA ports

● One IDE connector

● Two USB headers

● One COM port header at 3.0Gb/s

Rear Side

● One InfiniBand connector (apart

from I/O backplane, optional)

● External SAS connector (four-in-

one)

● Three RJ-45 ports with LEDs

- One RJ-45 100 for OPMA card
use

- Two (side by side) RJ-45
10/100/1000 for LAN ports

● Two (side-by-side) USB 2.0 ports

(single port)

● One VGA port

● One COM port

● PS/2 mouse and keyboard

connector

● ID LED

● IB/SAS LED

Onboard InfiniBand Network
Controller (optional)

● Mellanox InfiniHost III Lx DDR

MT25204A0-FCC-D single port

● Memory on DIMM, PCI-E x8

interface

● DDR model as default

● S4987WG2NR: w/o IB onboard;

S4987WG2NRI2: w/ IB onboard.

Onboard Graphics Controller

● ATI® ES1000 controller

● 32MB DDR frame buffer

Integrated SAS Controller

● LSI 1068E SAS controller

● PCI-E x4 interface

● Supports eight SAS ports (4 ports

internal, 4 ports external)

● RAID 0,1, and 1E supported

Integrated SATA Controllers

● Supports Four (4) SATA-II ports

running at 3.0Gb/s from MCP55

● RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 capable

Integrated LAN Controllers

● Two GbE via Marvell PHY

88E1121

● Supports WOL and PXE

● Two RJ-45 ports with LED

BIOS

● AMI 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM

● Serial Console Redirect

● USB boot supported

● Supports APM1.2 and ACPI

● PnP, DMI, WfM power

Management

● S0/S1/S4/S5 states supported

Form Factor

● 16.63”x 16.098”

Power Supply

● 12V and 5VSB input only.

● On board connector : FCI 51915-

080

Regulatory

● FCC Class A (DoC)

● European Community CE (DoC)

● VCCI

● C-tick

● BSMI (Optional)

1.3 - Software Specifications

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For OS (operation system) support, please check with Tyan support for latest
information.

Chapter 2: Board Installation

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You are now ready to install your motherboard.

How to install our products right… the first time

The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important
information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some
precautions you should take when installing your motherboard:

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

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

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

board, or flex the board in any way.

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

memory modules, and leads.

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

antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.

(5) Inspect the board for damage.

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

NOTE

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

2.1- Board Image

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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

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Thunder n3600QX (S4987) Block Diagram

2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors

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This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time
of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above
diagram. But for the DIMM number please refer to the above placement for

memory installation. For the latest board revision, please visit:

www.tyan.com

Jumpers & Connectors

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Jumper/Connector Function

J3 Front Panel Header (14Pin x 2)

J5 IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1)

J12 USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2)

J18 LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2)

J29 FAN Tach Connector (9Pin x 2)

J19/J21/J22/J24/J39 FAN Connector (4Pin x 1)

J35 M2061 PWR Connector (4Pin x 1)

J36/J37 SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)

J38 SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2)

JP3/JP4 OPMA Setting Jumper (2Pin)

JP8 Clear CMOS (3Pin)

JP9 Chassis Intrusion Header (2Pin)

Jumper Legend

OPEN - Jumper OFF Without jumper cover

CLOSED - Jumper ON With jumper cover

To indicate the location of pin-1

To indicate the location of pin-1

Jumper Placement

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J5

J3: Front Panel Connector (14Pin x 2)

Signal Pin Pin Signal

HD LED+
Reset Button+
PW LED+
Fault LED+
SM BUS DATA
NMI Button
5VSB
PWR Button+
LAN2 LED+
LAN1 LED+
Reserve
ID LED+
ID LED Button+
KEY PIN

1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8

9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28

J3

J12

HD LED­Reset Button­PW LED­Fault LED­SM BUS CLK
NMI Button­INTRUDER#
PWR Button­LAN2 LED­LAN1 LED­Reserve
ID LED­ID LED Button­NC

J18

J29

J5: IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1)

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Signal Pin Pin Signal

IPMB DATA 1 2 GND

IPMB CLK 3 4 NC

J12: USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2)

Signal Pin Pin Signal

+5VPWR 1 2 +5VPWR

DATA1- 3 4 DATA2-

DATA1+ 5 6 DATA2+

GND 7 8 GND

Key 9 10 GND

Use this header to connect to the

USB devices via the enclosed USB cable.

J18: LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2)

Signal Pin Pin Signal

VCC_5_RUN 1 2 RXD

KEY PIN 3 4 GND

VCC_5_DUAL 5 6 TXD

Use this header to connect
the LCM module with system monitoring function.

J29: FAN Tach Connector (9Pin x 2)

Signal Pin Pin Signal
FAN_TACH1 1 2 FAN_TACH2
FAN_TACH3 3 4 FAN_TACH4
FAN_TACH5 5 6 FAN_TACH6
FAN_TACH7 7 8 FAN_TACH8
FAN_TACH9 9 10 FAN_TACH10
Reserve 11 12 KEY PIN
FAN_PWM2 13 14 FAN_PWM1
FAN_TACH11 15 16 FAN_TACH12
FAN_TACH13 17 18 FAN_TACH14

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J22

J19

J21

J19/J21/J22/J24/J39: FAN Connector (4Pin x 1)

Pin 1 2 3 4

Pin_1

Signal

PWM TACH +12V GND

J24

J39

NOTE: Pin 1 is not used when the FAN only have three pins.

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JP9

Pin_1

JP3

J38

J35

Pin 1 2 3 4

Signal

Signal Pin Pin Signal

SAS_SIO_DIN
SAS_SIO_CLK

KEY PIN

N/C GND GND VDD_5_RUN

1 2
3 4
5 6

JP4

J35: M2061 PCI-E to PCI-X Riser Connector (4Pin x 1)

J36/J37: SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)

J36/J37

JP8

SAS_SIO_DOUT

GND

SAS_SIO_END

J38: SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2)

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Signal Pin Pin Signal

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N0

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N2

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N4

KEY PIN

SAS_FAULT_L

JP3/JP4: OPMA Setting Jumper (2Pin)

ED_N6

Install: TYAN OPMA Card (Default)

Remove: Other OPMA Card

JP8: Clear CMOS

You can reset the CMOS settings by
using this jumper if you have forgotten

Pin_3 Pin_1

Normal

(Default)

your system/setup password or need to
clear system BIOS setting.

- Power off system and disconnect
both power connectors from the
motherboard

- Put jumper cap back to Pin_1 and
Pin_2 (default setting)

Pin_3 Pin_1

Clear CMOS

- Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and
Pin_3 for several seconds to Clear
CMOS

Reconnect power & power on system

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8

9 10

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N1

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N3

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N5

SAS_FAULT_L

ED_N7

GND

2.4 - Installing the Processor

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Your brand new Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports the latest 64-bit processor
technology from AMD®. Only AMD® Opteron™ Socket F 8000 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 help you install the socket
processor and may not be an exact representation of the processor you have.

Step 1: Take off the CPU protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket (A). Then open the

socket in the direction as shown (B).
Step 3: Place the CPU on the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located in the
right direction.
Step 4: Close the CPU socket cover (A) and press the CPU socket lever down
to secure the CPU (B).

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

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2.5 - Heat sink Installation

After installing the processor, you should proceed to install the heat sink. The
CPU heat sink 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.

For the safest method of installation and information on choosing the
appropriate heat sink, use heat sinks validated by AMD. Please refer to AMD’s
website at www.amd.com.

The following diagram illustrates how to install heat sink onto the CPU of S4987.

Place the heat sink on top of the CPU
and secure it to the motherboard using
two screws clockwise.

2.6 - Thermal Interface Material

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Always check with the manufacturer of the heat sink &

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processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is
compatible with 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 heat sink 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 heat
sink 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 - Finishing Installing the Heat sink

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

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

2.8 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis

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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

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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.

2.9 - Installing the Memory

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Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible
with the motherboard and processor. Check the TYAN Web site at:

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

motherboard.

The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.

• AMD Opteron™ processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit

(interleaved) memory configuration.

• ECC Registered DDRII-400/533/667 memory modules are supported.

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

settings need changing.

• The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports up to 128GB of memory.

NOTE:

1). Refer to the memory population option table for detailed memory
configuration instruction.

2). For the DIMM number please refer to the motherboard placement in “2.3 ­Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors” for memory installation.

Memory Population Option Table

To correctly install the memory in pairs (DIMMA# + DIMMB#), refer to the
table for supported population options. Start installing Memory modules
from DIMM7 and DIMM8.

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Single CPU

Quantity of

memory installed

CPU0_DIMM1(A) √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM2(B) √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM3(A) √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM4(B) √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM5(A) √ √ √ √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM6(B) √ √ √ √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM7(A) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
CPU0_DIMM8(B) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

CPU1_DIMM9(A) √ √
CPU1_DIMM10(B) √ √
CPU1_DIMM11(A) √ √
CPU1_DIMM12(B) √ √
CPU1_DIMM13(A) √ √ √ √
CPU1_DIMM14(B) √ √ √ √
CPU1_DIMM15(A) √ √ √ √ √ √
CPU1_DIMM16(B) √ √ √ √ √ √
CPU2_DIMM17(A) √
CPU2_DIMM18(B) √
CPU2_DIMM19(A) √
CPU2_DIMM20(B) √
CPU2_DIMM21(A) √ √
CPU2_DIMM22(B) √ √
CPU2_DIMM23(A) √ √ √
CPU2_DIMM24(B) √ √ √
CPU3_DIMM25(A) √
CPU3_DIMM26(B) √
CPU3_DIMM27(A) √
CPU3_DIMM28(B) √
CPU3_DIMM29(A) √ √
CPU3_DIMM30(B) √ √
CPU3_DIMM31(A) √ √ √
CPU3_DIMM32(B) √ √ √

Installed

(CPU0 only)

2 4 8 4 8 16 8 16 32

Dual CPU

installed

(CPU0 and

CPU1)

Four CPU

installed

Note:

1.” √ ” indicates a populated DIMM slot.

2. We strong recommend that install memory in pairs.

3. Please always install memory from the furthest A channel DIMM slot.

Memory Installation Procedure

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Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Thunder n3600QX.

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.

2.10 - Attaching Drive Cables

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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 channel, it must be set as Master for the BIOS to detect it.

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

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA)
channels as well as 4 SAS channels. Connections for these drives are very
simple.

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

Please refer to FRU List for the related cables. If you are in need of
SATA/SAS cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.

The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive

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1. SATA drive cable
connection

2. SATA drive power
connection

3. SATA cable motherboard
connector

4. SATA drive power adapter

Attaching Floppy Drive Cables

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

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

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2.11 - Installing Add-In Cards

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

PCI-E x 16 slot

HTX slot

SO-DIMM 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.

TIP: It’s good practice to install add-in cards in a staggered manner
rather than making them directly adjacent to each other. Doing so allows
air to circulate within the chassis more easily, thus improving cooling for
all installed devices.

YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector to the

NOTE

motherboard before performing system hardware changes
to avoid damaging the board or expansion device.

2.12 - Installing SO-DIMM Modules - OPMA Card

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Your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard is equipped with a proprietary
SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIMM connector plays the role of OPMA
connector and supports Tyan M3295 M2 card and 3

Follow these steps to install the OPMA Card (M3295) into the SO-DIMM slot.

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party M3 OPMA card.

M3295

SO-DIMM Socket

1. Insert OPMA Card (M3295) firmly into the socket by pressing down as
shown in the diagram. Only it is firmly seated into the socket, two spring
levers on each side will close and secure the card into the socket. There
should be key on M3295 that fits the key in the SO-DIMM socket. The
card may fit in only one way.

2. To remove M3295, simply push out the spring levers as shown and pull
the card out of the socket.

NOTE: You may follow the above steps to install other 3rd party M3 card.