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Tiger K8WE
S2877
Version 1.02
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Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2005-2006. All rights reserved. No
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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

    Installing the Power Supply Page 36 2.16 Finishing Up Page 37 Chapter 3: BIOS Page 39 BIOS Setup Utility Page 39 BIOS Menu Bar Page 40 BIOS Legend Bar Page 40 Getting Help Page 40 BIOS Main Menu Page 41 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 3 3.9.1 Boot Device Priority Page 60 3.10 Power Menu Page 61 3.11 BIOS Exit Menu Page 62 Chapter 4: Diagnostics Page 64 Beep Codes Page 64 Flash Utility Page 64 BIOS Post Code Page 65 Glossary Page 68 Technical Support Page 74 http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful entry-level workstation solutions in the Tyan Tiger K8WE (S2877) which is based on the NVIDIA nForce(tm) Professional Media and Communications Processor (MCP). Designed to support up to two AMD Opteron(tm) 200 series processors, and up to 24GB of Registered DDR400 memory.
  • Page 5 • CD-in connector • Four USB 2.0 Ports (via cable) • Aux-in connector • One COM port (via cable) • Tyan 2 x 9 front-panel pin header Integrated 2D/3D Graphics (G2NR version only) Back Panel I/O Ports • ATI ®...

  • Page 6: Software Specifications

    SLES 9.0 + SP2 (64-bit) RHEL 3 Update 4 (64bit) RHEL 4 Update 1 (64-bit) TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with or without notice. Remember to visit TYAN’s website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQs, manuals, and BIOS updates.
  • Page 7 NOTES: http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions: The Tiger K8WE supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply installation procedures see page 36. DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the board and void your warranty.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Tiger K8WE (S2877) Block Diagram http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 11: 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. NOTE: * is only available on S2877ANRF version. ** is only available on S2877G2NR version. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 12 CPU1 Fan Connector (4pin) See Section 2.3.14 CPU2 Fan Connector (4pin) See Section 2.3.14 Chassis Fan Connector (4pin) See Section 2.3.15 J36/J10 Chassis Fan Connector (3pin) See Section 2.3.16 3-pin or 4-pin fan support See Section 2.3.17 selection Jumper http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 13: Front Panel Header: J139

    Power off system and disconnect both power connectors from the motherboard Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and Pin_3 for several seconds to Clear CMOS Put jumper cap back to Pin_1 and Pin_2 (default setting) Reconnect power & power on system http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 14: Chassis Intrusion Header: J77

    Note: For use with chassis that support this feature 2.3.4 *FireWire (IEEE1394A) Enable/Disable Jumper: *J147 Open Closed Use this jumper to enable/disable IEEE1394. Open : Enable (Default) Closed : Disable Note: J147 is only available on S2877ANRF version. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 15: Firewire (Ieee1394A) Pin Header: *J148/*J149

    Note: J148 & J149 are only available on S2877ANRF version 2.3.6 Buzzer/External Speaker Header: J14 PIN1 Pin # Signal Description Speaker+ Buzzer- Speaker- Close Pin3 and Pin4 (Default) Enable onboard buzzer Open Pin3 and Pin4 Disable onboard buzzer or connect to chassis speaker http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 16: Com2 Connector: J42

    1394 header. Both 1394 header and connector of 1394 cable are colored black. Please be aware that incorrect installation may harm the device. Note: Use these headers to connect to chassis front panel USB connectors. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 17: Keyboard Lock Connector: J13

    Closed : Disable 2.3.10 Gigabit LAN1/**LAN2 Front Panel Header: J2/ **J3 PIN1 Pin # Signal Description 1000Mb+/100Mb-_Link 1000Mb-/100Mb+_Link Active- Active+ Use this 4-Pin Header to connect LAN LED on Front Panel. Note: J3 is only available on S2877G2NR version. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 18: Vga (Ati Rage Xl) Enable/ Disable Jumper: **J85

    Note: J85 is only available on S2877G2NR version. 2.3.12 **BCM5705 Gigabit LAN Enable/ Disable Jumper: **J152 Open Closed Use this Jumper to enable/disable LAN2 (BCM5705 GbE LAN) Open : Enable (Default) Closed : Disable Note: J152 is only available on S2877G2NR version. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Audio Header: *P53

    Use these connectors to connect processor cooling fans to your motherboard. J9 for CPU1 & J37 for CPU2. This 4-pin fan connector supports a new standard fan with integrated fan speed control on the fan itself for better fan life. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 20: Chassis 4-Pin Fan Connector: J47

    2.3.16 Chassis 3-pin FAN Connectors: J36/J10 PIN1 Use these connectors to connect chassis cooling fans to your motherboard. The traditional 3-pin fan connector does not have PWM fan speed control function. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 21: 3-Pin Or 4-Pin Fan Support Selection Jumper: J5

    Signal Signal Description Description SYS_FAN_PWM CPU2_FAN_PWM CPU1_FAN_PWM Corresponding Pin # Connector 1 & 2 CPU1 FAN 3 & 4 CPU2 FAN 5 & 6 Chassis FAN Open: To support 3-pin auto fan Closed (Default): To support 4-pin auto fan http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 22: Installing The Processor(S)

    CPU1. When using a single processor only CPU1 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: Installing The Memory

    • 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB* Registered DDR400/333/266 DDR memory modules are supported • All installed memory will be automatically detected • The Tiger K8WE supports up to 24GB* with two CPU’s installed. * Not validated at time of print http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 30 This following chart outlines the rules for populating memory (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot) Memory Configuration Chart CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU1 CPU2 CPU2 DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 DIMM-B1 DIMM-B2 DIMM-A1 DIMM-A2 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 31 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 32: Attaching Drive Cables

    Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tiger K8WE is also equipped with 4 Serial ATA-II (SATAII) channels. Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
  • Page 33 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 34: Installing Add-In Cards

    It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card. 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 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 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 36: Tips On Modifying I/O Shielding For Anrf And G2Nr Version

    2.15 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Tiger K8WE. The Tiger K8WE 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 37: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: Bios Main Menu

    ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit 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 42: 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 43: Hammer Configuration Sub-Menu

    Enable all memory clocks [Auto] Controller config mode [Auto] Timing config mode [Disabled] Swizzle memory banks [Continous] MTRR Mapping ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 44 All: enable all memory clocks. Auto Controller config mode Controller config mode Limit Auto Timing config mode Timing config mode Limit Disabled Swizzle memory banks For performance again Enabled Discrete MTRR Mapping Configure MTRR mode. Continuous http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 45: Integrated Devices Sub-Menu

    Enabled Set First Serial ATA SATA0 Controller device. Disabled Enabled Set Second Serial ATA SATA1 Controller device. Disabled Select Interrupt Mode Interrupt Mode between 8259/PIC mode 8529/PIC and APIC mode. NV RAID Configuration Menu Item Set Nvidia RAID control. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 46: Pci Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.6.3 - PCI Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the PCI 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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 47 You can use this screen to select options for the PCI Device, Slot # 1,2,3 & 4 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 48 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard BrandCom 5705 [Enabled] Item Specific Help BCM 5705 OPROM [Disabled] IEEE1394 Controller [Enabled] ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 49 You can use this screen to select options for the PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ3 [Available] Item Specific Help http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 50: Ide Configuration Sub-Menu

    Large Disk Access Mode: [DOS] Item Specific Help SMART Device Monitoring: [Disabled] Local Bus IDE adapter: [Both] [None] Primary Master [None] Primary Slave [None] Secondary Master [None] Secondary Slave Indicates a DMA, interrupt, I/O, or memory resource conflict with another device. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 51 ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Specify the number of Disabled Multi-Sector Transfers sectors per block for Enabled multiple sector transfer. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 52: Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu

    ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values Feature Option Description Disabled Legacy Diskette A/B Select floppy type Enabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 53: I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu

    Enabled Output only Set the mode for parallel Mode port using options. Bi-directional Disabled Configure Floppy disk Floppy disk controller controller using options. Enabled Primary Set the base I/O address Base I/O address for parallel port. Secondary http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 54: Hardware Monitor Sub-Menu

    Baud Rate [VT100] Console Type [CTR/RTS] Flow Control [Direct] Console connection [off] Continue C.R. after POST ↑↓: Select Item F1: Help -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 55 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 56: Watchdog Timer Option Sub-Menu

    3.7 - BIOS Memory Menu This menu has options for memory speed & latency. 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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 57 Memory Cache Enabled cache. Disabled USHC Cache A000-AFFF Control caching of the Write Through Cache B000-BFFF memory blocks. Write Protect Write Back Disabled Cache C800-CBFF Write Through Control caching of the Cache EC00-EFFF memory blocks. Write Protect Write Back http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 58: Security Menu

    Diskette access drives. Supervisor Display reminder message Disabled at boot (daily, every Virus check reminder Monday or 1 of every Daily month). Display reminder message Disabled at boot (daily, every System back reminder Monday or 1 of every Daily month). http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 59: Bios Boot Menu

    Select the search order for Boot Device Priority Enabled the types of boot devices. Select ‘Add on’ to display Default Primary Video Add on by add on video device. Adapter Onboard Select ‘onboard’ to display by onboard video device. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 60: Boot Device Priority

    ← →: Select Screen Enter: Select Esc: Exit 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 61: Power Menu

    Disable will force 4 second power button to shutdown the system. Disabled Spread Spectrum Enable or disable Spread Spectrum. Enable Set the mode of operation if an After Power Failure Last State AC/Power loss occurs. Disabled AMD Power Now AMD Power Now Enable http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 62: 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 64: 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 65: 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 66 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 67 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 68: 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 drive a single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly) there is the possibility of http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 69 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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 70 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 71 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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 72 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. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 73 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 74: 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 75 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 #: D1681-102 http://www.tyan.com...

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