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Thunder K8SRE
S2891
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 Boot Menu Page 54 3.10 Power Menu Page 56 3.11 BIOS Exit Menu Page 57 Chapter 4: Diagnostics Page 59 Beep Codes Page 59 Flash Utility Page 59 BIOS Post Code Page 60 Glossary Page 63 Technical Support Page 69 http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations

    • Total ten 3-pin fan headers with (Four per CPU) •Supports up to 16GB Registered PWM support - Seven fan headers with tachometer •Supports ECC and Chipkill •One 2-pin chassis intrusion hdr •Supports DDR400 •Temperature, voltage and fan monitoring •Port 80h LED 7-segment display http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 4 Expansion Slots Intelligent Platform •One PCI Express x16 slot with Management Interface Header •Tyan Server Management riser support for the following configuration Daughter card (optional) - One 16 slot supports features listed below - Future multiple slot riser support via SMDC header...

  • Page 5: Software Specifications

    Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SUSE Professional 9.x and SLES 9 RHEL3 Update 4 TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with or without notice. Remember to visit TYAN’s websit at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, manuals, and BIOS updates.
  • Page 6 NOTES: http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions: The Thunder K8SRE supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply installation procedures see page 32. DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the board and void your warranty.

  • Page 8: Board Image

    This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may or may not look exactly like the above picture. The following page includes details on the vital components of this motherboard. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder K8SRE (S2891) Block Diagram http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 10: 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 11 Front Panel LAN LED Headers INTR-Chassis Intrusion Header ATI Video Disable Jumper Gigabit Ethernet Disable Jumper J112 Clear CMOS Jumper J113 PCI Express x16 slot with riser card support J139 Front Panel Header Connector for TYAN TARO SO-DIMM Controller TARO Connector Cards http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 12 J140 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 13 J53: PCI-X Slot & TARO Connector Bus Speed Override Open-(Default) Allows PCI-X slot and the TARO slot to operate at up to 100MHz (Maximum one PCI-X 100 device) Closed-Forces PCI-X slot and the TARO slot to operate at a maximum bus speed of 66MHz. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 14 J139 J113 J112 TARO J85: ATI Video Disable Open-(Default) Enable onboard video Closed-Disable onboard video J113 The PCI Express x16 slot supports 1U or 2U riser cards. See p. 4 for the detailed configuration. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 15 SMBUS DATA SMBUS CLOCK Chassis Intr# (Active Low) J73/J75: Front Panel LAN LED Headers Pin1 Yellow+ 100Mb LNK/ACT Gigabit Pin2 Yellow- LNK/ACT Pin3 Green+ 10Mb LNK/ACT Pin4 Green- TARO SO-DIMM Connector The TARO connector supports TYAN M7901, M7902 and M8110. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 16 FAN1 FAN5 FAN6 FAN3 FAN2 FAN4 FAN8 FAN7 FAN9 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 17 W83627HF pin98 +3.3V standby ADT7463A pin4 CPU1 Vcore 1.55 V W83627HF pin100 CPU2 Vcore 1.55 V W83627HF pin99 CPU1 DDR VTT 1.25V W83627HF pin96 CPU2 DDR VTT 1.25V ADT7463A pin23 CPU1 DDR 2.5V W83627HF pin95 CPU2 DDR 2.5V ADT7463A pin22 http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 18: Installing The Processor(S)

    CPU0. When using a single processor only CPU0 memory banks are addressable. 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 23: Finishing Installing 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 24: 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 25: Installing The Memory

    POST (power on self test) •128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB* Registered DDR400/333/266 DDR memory modules are supported •All installed memory will be automatically detected •The Thunder K8SRE supports up to 16GB* with two CPU’s installed. * Not validated at time of print http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 26 This following chart outlines the rules for populating memory (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot) Memory Configuration Chart CPU0 CPU0 CPU0 CPU0 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 27 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 28: Attaching Drive Cables

    Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Thunder K8SRE 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 29 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:). http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 30: Installing Add-In Cards

    INTD Onboard GB LAN AD25 PCIX-B INTA INTB Onboard ATI AD23 PCIX Bus0 INTC 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 31: 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 Green 10 Mbps Active Blinking Green Link Green Green 100 Mbps Active Blinking Green Green Link Green Orange 1000 Mbps Active Blinking Green Orange No Link http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 32: Installing The Power Supply

    2.14 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Thunder K8SRE. The Thunder K8SRE requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin) power supply to boot. Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).

  • Page 33: 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...
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Bios

    Use the left/right ( ) arrow keys to make a selection To display a sub-menu (A pointer “ ” marks all sub menus) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 36: Bios Menu Bar

    Execute command or select submenu 3.4 - Getting Help Pressing [F1] will display a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help window, press [ESC] or [F1] key again. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 37: Bios Main Menu

    F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description System Time HH:MM:SS Set the system time MM:DD: System Date Set the system date YYYY http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 38: Bios Advanced Menu

    Plug and Play Configurations Operation System from changing system settings. Select “Yes” if you want to clear the Extended System Reset Configuration Data Configuration Data (ESCD) area. Hammer Configuration Menu Item Set Hammer Configuration. Integrated Devices Menu Item Set integrated devices. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 39 MTRR Mapping [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Auto Select Memory Clock Mem Clock Mode frequency. Limit http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 40 USB BIOS Legacy Support: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA0 Controller SATA1 Controller [Enabled] [PIC] Interrupt Mode: NV RAID Configuration F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 41 [Disabled] Internal SATA Primary [Disabled] Internal SATA Secondary [Disabled] External SATA Primary [Disabled] External SATA Secondary [Disabled] F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 42 PCI Device, Slot # 1 PCI Device, Slot # 2 PCI/PNP ISA UHB Region Exclusion PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 43 Enabled Initialize device expansion Option ROM Scan ROM. Disabled Disabled Enable selected device as Enable Master a PCI bus master. Enabled Minimum guaranteed time Default Latency Timer slice allotted for bus master 0020h in units of PCI bus clocks. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 44 -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description C800-CBFF, CC00-CFFF Reserves the specified Available D000-D3FF, D400-D7FF block of upper memory for Reserved D800-D8FF, DC00-DFFF use by legacy ISA devices. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 45 F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Reserves the specified IRQ Available IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/15 for use by legacy ISA Reserved devices. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 46 Disabled SMART Device Monitoring IDE failure prediction. Enabled Both Disabled Enable the integrated local Local Bus IDE adapter Primary bus IDE adapter. Secondary Primary Master/Slave Menu Item Configure the IDE channel. Secondary Master/Slave Menu Item Configure the IDE channel. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 47 Enabled Cylinders, Heads_Sectors. This setting enables or Disabled 32 Bit I/O disables 32 bit IDE data Enabled transfers. Select the method for Standard Transfer Mode moving data to/from the Fast PIO 1 drive. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 48 F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Disabled Legacy Diskette A/B Select floppy type Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 49 Set the interrupt for serial Interrupt IRQ4 port A. Disabled Configure serial port B Serial port B Enabled using options. Normal Set the mode for Serial Mode port B using options. Set the base I/O address Base I/O address for serial port B. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 50 [300] Baud Rate [VT100] Console Type [None] Flow Control [Direct] Console connection [off] Continue C.R. after POST F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 51 Flow Control Enable flow control. XON/XOFF Indicate whether the Direct console is connected Console connection directly to the system or a Via modem modem is used to connect. Enable Console Continue C.R. after POST Redirection after OS has loaded. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 52: Bios Memory Menu

    Cache E000 – E3FF: [Disabled] Cache E400 – E7FF: [Disabled] Cache E800 – E8FF: [Disabled] Cache EC00 – EFFF: F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 53: Security Menu

    Password on boot: [Normal] Fixed disk boot sector: [User] Diskette access: [Disabled] Virus check reminder: [Disabled] System backup reminder: F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 54: Bios Boot Menu

    Boot [Disabled] QuickBoot Mode: Item Specific Help [Disabled] Boot-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] Summary screen Boot Device Priority F1: Help : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 55 : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values The boot menu will list all bootable devices. Use <Enter> to expand or collapses devices with a ‘+’ or ‘-‘. Use <+> or <-> to arrange the priorities of all bootable devices. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 56: Power Menu

    -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Disabled Enable or disable Spread Spread Spectrum Enabled Spectrum. Stay Off Power Loss Control Control power loss. Power On http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 57: Bios Exit Menu

    Discard Changes Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not saved in CMOS. Save Changes Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made and saved in CMOS. http://www.tyan.com...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Diagnostics

    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.

  • Page 60: Bios Post Code

    Enable A20 line Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Autosize DRAM Test extended memory Initialize POST Memory Test extended memory Manager address lines Clear 512 KB base RAM Jump to UserPatch1 1-3-4-1. RAM failure on Configure advanced cache address registers http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 61 Test and initialize PS/2 Initialize error logging mouse Initialize floppy controller Initialize error display function Determine number of ATA Initialize system error drives (optional) handler Initialize hard-disk PnPnd dual CMOS controllers (optional) Initialize local-bus hard-disk Initialize notebook docking controllers (optional) http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 62 Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize System Management Mode Initialize Memory type Output one beep before boot Initialize Memory size Boot to Mini DOS Shadow Boot Block Clear Huge Segment System memory test Boot to Full DOS Initialize interrupt vectors http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 63: Glossary

    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 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 64 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 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 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 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 67 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) http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 68 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. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 69: Technical Support

    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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 70 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 #: D1631-100 http://www.tyan.com...
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