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Thunder K8HR
S3891
Version 1.0
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BIOS Security Menu Page 68 BIOS Chipset Menu Page 69 3.10 BIOS Exit Menu Page 77 Chapter 4: Diagnostics Page 78 Page 82 Appendix I: Glossary Appendix II: How to make a driver diskette Page 84 Technical Support Page 93 http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 3: Check The Box Contents

    1x 34-Pin floppy drive cable 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA Drive Power Adapters 1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable 1 x Thunder K8HR S3891 user’s manual 1 x Thunder K8HR S3891 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD...
  • Page 4 http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations

    ES1000 video and four serial ATA ports, is your best choice of server board in high stable quality. 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...
  • Page 6 Multiple power management SSI 3.51, EPS 12V power modes, 48-bit LBA support connector (24+8-pin) Watchdog timer - Split-plane design Form Factor Ext. ATX (12” x 13”) Regulatory Stacked PS/2 keyboard and mouse FCC Class B (DoC) http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 7: Software Specifications

    Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32-bit Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit SUSE Professional 9.x and SLES 9 RHEL3 Update 4 and 5 RHEL4 Update 1 TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with or without notice. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 8 http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Thunder K8HR matches the ATX specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an ATX motherboard. How to install our products right… the first time The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual.

  • Page 10: Board Image

    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. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram S3891 Thunder K8HR Block Diagram http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 12: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors

    This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram. Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 13 J139 Front Panel Header J141 Video Enable Jumper J144 Clear CMOS Jumper J146 COM2 Header J147/J148 CPU Fan Connectors J149/J150/J151/J152/ Chassis Fan Connectors J153/J154 J162 IPMB Pin Header J163 InfiniBand Connector IDE Connector Floppy Connector J3/JA6/JA14/J94/J96/J110/ J164/J165/J166/J168/J169/ Reserved J170/J171 http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 14 J146 J162 J139 J162: IPMB Pin Header Pin 1 IPMB Pin 2 DATA Pin 3 IPMB Pin 4 http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 15 Use this header to connect to front panel USB connector. Signal Signal USBPWR USBPWR USB3- USB2- USB3+ USB2+ J146: COM2 Header Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. Signal Signal Data Carrier Detect Data-set-ready Receive-data Request-to-send Transfer-data Clear-to-send Data-terminal-ready Ring-indicator NC/Key http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 16 J141 J105 J121 J144 J105: SO-DIMM Socket Connect SAS/SATA II Daughter Card (compatible with Tyan M9000-10, M7901/7902 Ultra 320 SCSI “TARO” card). http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 17 Speed: 100MHz J141: Video Enable Jumper Enable the video function. Disable the video function. J14: Onboard Buzzer/Speaker Header Closed Pin-3 and 4 (Default) - Onboard Buzzer enabled Open Pin-3 and 4 – Disable onboard buzzer or connect to chassis speaker. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 18 J150 J154 J119 J118 J118 J117 J116 J153 J151 J152 J149 J147 J148 http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 19 PCI_CLK GND3 PCIRST# GND4 I2C1CLK I2C1DA GND5 I2C4CLK I2C4DA GND6 I2C3CLK I2C3DA 5VSB1 For connection with Tyan Server I2C2CLK I2C2DA Management Daughter Card (SMDC). 5VSB2 GND7 PWRBTN# PCIPME# The SMDC connector is compatible with RSTBTN# COM_TXD OEMBTN# COM_RXD Tyan M3291 (SMDC).

  • Page 20: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis

    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 21: Installing The Processor

    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.

  • Page 22: Heatsink Retention Frame Installation

    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. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 23: 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 NOTE compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 24: Heatsink Installation Procedures

    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. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 25 Repeat for other side. 2. Insert screw through metal clip. BE SURE METAL CLIP IS LOCKED ONTO RETENTION FRAME TAB. 3. Tighten screw through metal clip. Repeat on the other side. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Installing The Memory

    •128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM memory modules are supported •All installed memory will be automatically detected •The Thunder K8HR supports up to 32GB* with two CPU’s installed. * Not validated at the time of print; subject to change. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 28 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 Memory Population Rule 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) http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 29 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 motherboard before performing system hardware changes. NOTE Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 30: Attaching Drive Cables

    Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Thunder K8HR is also equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Installing Add-In Cards

    PCI-X (64 bit) AD20 PIRQ2 SO-DIMM (64 bit) AD19 PIRQ6 MT25204 ATI ES1000 AD20 PIRQ1 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. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 33: Installing Optional So-Dimm Modules

    2.13 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM modules Your Thunder K8HR S3891 motherboard is equipped with an optional proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIMM connector can be used for expansion cards to provide such features as, additional SATA or SCSI support. For details of available expansions cards, visit the TYAN website at http://www.tyan.com.
  • Page 34 The SO-DIMM expansion cards will fit in the slot only one way. Make sure that you align the slot in the card with the key in the card slot. Key slot http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 35: Connecting External Devices

    The chart below illustrates the different LED states. 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme Left LED Right LED Link Yellow 10 Mbps Active Blinking Yellow Yellow Link Yellow 100 Mbps Active Blinking Yellow Yellow Link Yellow 1000 Mbps Active Blinking Yellow Yellow No Link http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 36: Connecting Infiniband Devices

    2.15 - Connecting InfiniBand Devices (optional) Your Thunder K8HR S3891G2NRI is equipped* with an InfiniBand connector. InfiniBand Connector on S3891G2NRI InfiniBand Controller Mellanox’s InfiniHost MT25204 1. Supports Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) and Feature Hardware Transport 2. Supports 10Gb/s transmission 3.

  • Page 37: Installing The Power Supply

    2.16 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Thunder K8HR S3891. The Thunder K8HR S3891 requires that you have an EPS12V power supply that has a 24-pin and an 8-pin power connector. Please be aware that ATX 2.x, ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies are not compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).

  • Page 38: Chapter 3: Bios

    F10 Save and Exit System Time [22:21:21] ESC Exit System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] To select an item Use the left/right ( ) arrow keys to make a selection. To display a sub-menu (A pointer “ ” marks all sub menus) http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 39: Bios Menu Bar

    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 menu <F10> Save and exit <Enter> Execute command or select submenu http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 40: Bios Main Menu

    F10 Save and Exit System Time [22:21:21] ESC Exit System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Feature Option Description Main System Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time System Date MM : DD : YYYY Set the system date http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 41: Bios Advanced Menu

    Configures Super IO Chipset Super IO Configuration Menu Item Nat417 Configure ServerWorks S-ATA Configuration Menu Item HT1000 S-ATA Section for Advanced ACPI ACPI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Mark as read, Clear or View Event Log Configuration Menu Item Event Log statistics http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 42 ← → Select Screen Current FSB Multiplier Maximum FSB Multiplier : ↑↓ Select Item Able to change Freq. Change Option uCode Patch Level XXXX General Help F10 Save and Exit GART Error Reporting [Disabled] ESC Exit MTRR Mapping [Continuous] http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 43 This option determines the method used for programming CPU Continuous MTRRs when 4GB or more of memory is preset. Discrete leaves MTRR Mapping the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed. Discrete Continuous explicitly describes the PCI hole as non-cacheable. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 44 IDE devices. This Primary IDE Master/Slave displays the status of auto detection of Not Installed IDE devices. Enabled 0~35 Selects the time out value for detecting IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) (at 5 interval) ATA/ATAPI device(s). http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 45 S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis Auto and Reporting Technology) is a S.M.A.R.T. Disabled utility that monitors your disk status Enabled to predict hard disk failure. Enables 32-bit to maximize the IDE Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer hard disk data transfer rate. Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 46 F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Floppy Configuration Disabled Selects the type of floppy drive 360 KB 51/4” connected to the system. Floppy A 1.2 MB 51/4” Floppy B 720 KB 31/2” 1.44 MB 31/2” 2.88 MB 31/2” http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 47 Allows BIOS to enable or disable the Onboard Floppy Controller floppy controller. Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 3E8/IRQ4 Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Serial Port1 Address Base Addresses. 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 Allows BIOS to select Serial Part2 Serial Port2 Address Base Addresses. 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 48 Option Description Configure ServerWorks Enabled Allows user to enable or disable HT1000 S-ATA HT1000 S-ATA controller. Disabled P-ATA Sets S-ATA mode as P-ATA S-ATA Mode emulation or native S-ATA. S-ATA Enabled INT13 Support Enables or disables INT13 support. Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 49 OEMB table in the Root System AMI OEMB table Description Table (RSDT) table. Note: OEMB table is used to pass Disabled POST data to the AMI code during ACPI O/S operations. Enable or disable Headless Headless mode Enabled operation mode through ACPI. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 50 Mark All Events as Read read. Cancel Erases all of events. Clear Event Log Cancel View details on the count of total unread events. Other Event Log Statistics stats include size occupied and size free. (in terms of event units) http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 51 Tab Select Field CPU2 Temperature :xx C/ xxx F General Help Mainboard Ambient Temperature :xx C/ xxx F F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit FAN1 Speed :xxxx RPM FAN2 Speed :xxxx RPM FAN3 Speed :xxxx RPM FAN4 Speed :xxxx RPM http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 52 50%-100% 40% Duty 40%-100% PWM Minimal Duty Cycle 30%-100% Cycle 30% Duty 0% -100% Cycle 0% Duty Cycle Enabled FAN Fail LED Enabled: Any FAN speed less than 800 RPM, Indicator the FAN Fail LED will be lighted. Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 53 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Displays Voltage for CPU, Mainboard Voltages Report read only memory, & other devices. read only Displays Temperature CPU1 Temperature and FAN Speed. CPU2 Temperature Mainboard Ambient Temperature FAN1 Speed FAN2 Speed FAN3 Speed FAN4 Speed http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 54 : x.xxx V F10 Save and Exit +3.3 Vin : x.xxx V ESC Exit +3.3Vin : x.xxx V +5 Vin : x.xxx V +5 Vin : x.xxx V +12 Vin (PW1) : x.xxx V +12 Vin (PW2) : x.xxx V http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 55 CPU1: HT1000 HT Link than or equal to the system 400MHz Speed clock and the board is capable. 600MHz 800MHz Auto The Hyper Transport link will run at this width. 2 Bit CPU1: HT1000 HT Link Width 4 Bit 8 Bit http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 56 Exit MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision. ← → Select Screen MPS Revision [1.1] ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description MPS Configuration MPS Revision Allows user to select MPS revision. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 57 Boot Security Chipset Exit AMD PowerNow Configuration Enabled/Disabled PowerNow. PowerNow [Disabled] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description AMD PowerNow Configuration Enabled PowerNow Enabled/Disabled PowerNow Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 58 Shows the IRQ of the selected Base Address, IRQ Read only Serial Port. 115200 8,n,1 Selects Serial Port settings. 57600 8,n,1 Serial port Mode 38400, 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1 09600 8,n,1 None Selects Flow Control for console redirection. Flow Control Hardware Software http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 59 VT-UTF8 Combo Key key Support for ANSI/VT100 Support terminals. Enabled Sredir Memory Display This file allows user to select the No Delay Delay delay in seconds to display memory information. Delay 1 sec Delay 2 sec Delay 4 sec http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 60 Option Description USB Configuration Enables support for legacy Disabled USB. Legacy USB Support Enabled This is a work around for OSes Enabled without EHCI hand-off support. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off The EHCI ownership change Disabled should claim by EHCI driver. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 61 Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description MPS Configuration Disabled Onboard LAN1 Device Enabled/Disabled LAN controller Onboard LAN2 Device Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM Executed LAN OPROM or not Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM Enabled http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 62: Bios Pci/Pnp Menu

    IRQ11 [Available] F10 Save and Exit IRQ14 [Available] ESC Exit IRQ15 [Available] DMA Channel 0 [Available] DMA Channel 1 [Available] DMA Channel 3 [Available] DMA Channel 5 [Available] DMA Channel 6 [Available] DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 63 Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is Enabled installed in the system so the card will function correctly. Disabled Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus PCI IDE BusMaster mastering for reading / writing to Enabled IDE drives. Reserved http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 64: Bios Boot Menu

    PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] ← → Select Screen Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] ↑↓ Select Item Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Change Option Power Lost Control [Previous State] General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 65 Waits for F1 key to be present if error Wait for ‘F1’ If Error occurs. Disabled Enabled Displays “Press DEL to run Setup” in Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display POST. Disabled Disabled Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Capture interrupt 19. Enabled http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 66 Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx Settings for boot priority. 2nd Boot Device These can be customized xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx 3rd Boot Device depending on your Disabled preference. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 67 ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Removable Drives 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence for removable drive booting. 1st Drive xxxxxxxxxx This option will show all removable devices. Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 68: Bios Security Menu

    User Password. When it is set to [Enabled], BIOS Disabled will issue a virus warning Boot Sector Virus Protection message and beep if a write to the boot sector or the partition Enabled table of the HDD is attempted. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 69: Bios Chipset Menu

    PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Options for NB. NorthBridge Configuration HT2000 SystemI/O Configuration HT1000 South Bridge Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 70 This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Read only from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 71 DQS receiver while the DRAM asserts DQS. Asynchronous Latency Bits 3-0. This filed should be loaded with a 4-bit value equal to the Read only maximum asynchronous latency in the DRAM read round-trip loop. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 72 Allows user to enable software / Disabled HardWare Memory Hole hardware memory remapping Enabled around memory hole. CPU1 Mem DQ Driver No Reduction This field controls the drive strength Strength reduction of the Memory DQ pins. -15% CPU2 Mem DQ Driver -30% Strength -50% http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 73 DRAM scrubbing corrects memory errors so later reads are correct. 40ns Doing this while memory is not being 80ns used improves performance. 160ns Note: When AMD’s node interleave 320ns feature is enabled, BIOS will force 640ns DRAM scrub off. 1.28us 2.56us 5.12us http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 74 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us Disabled Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us Data Cache BG Scrub 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 75 Disabled AGP, or disable altogether. Some 32 MB OSes require valid GART for proper 64 MB IOMMU Mode operation, If AGP is present, select 128 MB appropriate option to ensure proper 256 MB AGP operation. 512 MB 1 GB http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 76 Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled Enabled Resume on PME# Disabled Feature Option Description South ridge Chipset Configuration Hide XIOAPIC PCI Enabled Hide XIOAPIC PCI functions. Functions Disabled Enabled Disable or enable power button Power Button Install Off instant off. Disabled http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 77: Bios Exit Menu

    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. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 78: Beep Codes

    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.

  • Page 79: Amibios Post Code

    Initializes all the output devices. Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 80 Wait for user input at config display if needed. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM module. Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Save system context for ACPI. Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h). http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 81 NOTE http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 82: Appendix I: Glossary

    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.

  • Page 83: Features Of Tyan Server Management

    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...

  • Page 84: Appendix Ii: How To Make A Driver Diskette

    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.).
  • Page 85 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 Using "ESC" key to quit the Tyan diskette maker. The system will automatically restart. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 86 The CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it, all at once, 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 http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 87 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. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 88 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, although TYAN also makes some Baby-AT and ATX Footprint boards.
  • Page 89 (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components). Mirroring: see RAID. NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 90 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, towards the goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry standard protocols. http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 91 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). http://www.TYAN.com...
  • Page 92 CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shift the processor over and down, guiding into the board and locking it into place. http://www.TYAN.com...

  • Page 93: Technical Support

    (which can have expensive consequences). If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.
  • Page 94 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...

  • Page 95: Notice For Canada

    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 Number: D1715 - 100 http://www.TYAN.com...

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