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QUAD CPU Card
M4881
Revision 1.00
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.16 HT Slot Brief Introduction Page 22 2.17 Installing the Power Supply Page 22 2.18 Finishing Up Page 24 Chapter 3: Install M4881 to S4881 3.01 Installing HT4881 cards Page 25 3.02 Installing heat sinks of S4881 Page 25 3.03 Installing M4881 Page 26 3.04 Installing heat sinks of M4881... -
Page 3: Before You Begin
1x QUAD CPU Cards motherboard 1x QUAD CPU Cards user’s manual 2 x HT 4881 card 4 x CPU Mounting Kit If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
You have purchased one of the most powerful AMD Opteron processor solutions, the QUAD CPU Cards M4881. It is the expansion board of Tyan Thunder K8QW S4881. You may upgrade four-way S4881 to eight-level processing platform through use of HT4881 and M4881 add-on modules. -
Page 5: Chapter 2: Board Installation
(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. -
Page 6: Board Image
2.00 – Board Image This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may or may not look exactly like the above picture. http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 7 This is the solder side(bottom) of M4881 , and you can see the two HT 4881 slots clearly. HT4881 Card image http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 8: Block Diagram
2.01 – Block Diagram M4881 QUAD CPU Board Block Diagram Note: The Hyper Transport speed between HT CON & CPU can reach up to 2000MT/S http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 9: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors
2.02 – Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram. http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 10 See Section 2.05, 2.06 J6,J7 System Fan Connectors See Section 2.07, 2.08 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 http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 11: Power Switch Jumper (J1)
: (1350W or more) 8pin 12V power connector×4 4pin 12V power connector×2 24pin 12V power connector×2; In multi-power mode, two pwer supply will support S4881 and M4881 separate- ly. Each one should provide:(750W or more) 8pin 12V power connector×2 4pin 12V power connector×1 24pin 12V power connector×1... -
Page 12: Pwr Con ( Pwr3 )
2.05–PWR CON ( PWR3 ) ATX 12V power connector This power connector should be plugged when use 4 rank memory Signal Signal 2.06–PWR CON ( PWR4 ) Signal 1X4-Pin 5V power connector This power connector should be plugged when use 4 rank memory http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 13: Chassis 3Pin Fan Connectors（J6,J7
Must mount all the four processors, or the 8P system (S4881+M4881) can’t work normally. 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 socket processors and may not be an exact representation of the processors you have. -
Page 14: Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
Because there are many different types of heatsinks available from many different manufacturers, a lot of them have their own method of installation. For the safest method of installation and information on choosing the appropriate heatsink, use heatsinks validated by AMD. Please refer to AMD’s website at www.amd.com. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 15: Thermal Interface Material
CPU lid (applying too much will actually reduce the cooling). Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the NOTE processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 16: Heatsink Installation Procedures
2. After tightening screws secure metal clip to plastic retention bracket center tab. Repeat for on other side of heatsink. 3. After securing metal clip to plastic retention bracket center tab, push down on plastic clip to lock plastic clip to side tab. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 17: Finishing Installing The Heatsink
(which should already be attached to the heatsink) to the motherboard. The following diagram illustrates how to connect fans onto the motherboard. Once you have finished installing all the fans you can connect your drives (hard drives, CD-ROM drives, etc.) to your motherboard. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 18: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis
QUAD CPU CardsM4881 Mounting Hole Placement 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. -
Page 19: Installing The Memory
2.15 – Installing the Memory Before attempting to install any memory, make sure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard as well as the processor. The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules: http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 20 * Not validated at the time of print; subject to change. For 4-rank memory, please contact Tyan for recommended memory list. Modifying the memory configuration for a M4881 is fairly simple by following a few basic steps. The following terms are used in the memory modification description: •...
- Page 21 To remove the memory module, simply push the latches outwards until the memory module pops up. Then remove the module. YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the NOTE motherboard before performing system hardware changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device. http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 22: Ht Slot Brief Introduction
2.16 –HT SLOT brief introduction The two HT Slots are actually two PCI-Ex16 slots with TYAN private signal definition and use Hyper Transport to connect two HT cards to the S4881 (CPU Board specially designed by TYAN). YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the NOTE motherboard before performing system hardware changes. - Page 23 (i.e. 4 x AMD Opteron 875 CPU, 16 x 1G DDR 333 Memory, 1 x HDD, 2 or 3 expansion cards). We suggest using a 1350W or higher power supply to support a 8-way system (S4881+M4881). For 4-rank memory support, please contact Tyan directly for related power consumption table.
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Page 24: Finishing Up
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. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 25: Chapter 3: Install M4881 To S4881
Chapter 3: Install M4881 to S4881 3.01 Installing HT4881 cards 3.02 Installing Heatsinks of S4881 http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 26: Installing M4881
3.03 Installing M4881 3.04 Installing Heatsinks of M4881 http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 27: Chapter 4: Diagnostics
(2) Graphics initialization failed 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. -
Page 28: Technical Support
By offering plenty of options for users, Tyan serves multiple market segments with the industry's most competitive services to support them. "Tyan's tech support is some of the most impressive we've seen, with great response time and exceptional organization in general." - Anandtech.com Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at techsupport@tyan.com... - Page 29 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. Document #: D1687-100 http://www.TYAN.com...