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User's Manual
Revision 1.01
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- Page 1 In no event will Tyan be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or conse- quential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other malady resulting from errors or...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............. Page 4 Overview ........................4 Hardware Specifications ....................5 Software Specifications ....................6 Technical Support ......................7 Returning Merchandise for Service ................7 Chapter 2: Board Installation ............. Unpacking ........................8 Installation ........................8 How to install our products right... the first time ............8 Quick Reference for Jumpers ..................10 Map of Motherboard Jumpers ..................11 Setting Jumpers .......................12... - Page 3 Chipset Setup ......................33 3.3-A [MCH] ........................34 3.3-B [ICH] .........................34 3.3-C Multi-Processor Support Options ................34 PCI/PnP Menu ......................35 Power Menu ......................36 Boot Menu ........................37 Security Menu ......................37 Exit Menu .........................37 Chapter 4: System Resources ............Beep Codes ......................38 Displayed Error Messages ..................38 Flash Utility ......................41 Appendix I: SCSI Installation and LAN Information ......
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Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction
III processors. This motherboard utilizes the Intel i840™ chipset and can support CPU speeds of 500 MHz through 1 GHz and host bus speeds of 100 MHz to 133 MHz. Please see Tyan’s website for updates and information concerning CPU information and support: http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 5: Hardware Specifications
Supports APM 1.2 & ACPI 1.0 User settings of HW monitoring Auto-configuration of IDE hard disk types User settings of hardware monitoring Multiple boot options DMI 2.0 compliant * not verified at time of print, check the Tyan website for updates: http://www.tyan.com Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 6: Software Specifications
Stacked mouse & keyboard ports Stacked two USB ports Two RJ-45 ports w/ LEDs Stacked one serial/video/parallel ports FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity) Regulatory European Community CE (Declaration of Conformity) 1.3 Software Specifications Operates with Windows NT/ 2000 http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 7: Technical Support
You can obtain service by calling the manufacturer for a 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 8: Chapter 2: Board Installation
Adaptec 7899W SCSI Driver Diskette (optional) 2.2 Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Thunder i840 matches the Extended ATX system board specifications, so your chassis must be capable of supporting an Extended ATX system board (check the motherboard dimensions provided on p. - Page 9 1. Set jumpers (if necessary) 2. Mount motherboard in chassis 3. Install memory 4. Install CPU and cooling fan(s) 5. Connect IDE and floppy drives 6. Install add-on cards 7. Connect PS/2, USB, serial, and parallel devices Thunder i840 S2520...
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Page 10: Quick Reference For Jumpers
Full page maps of the motherboard can be found on the next two pages. 2-pin jumpers 3-pin jumpers open Figure 2.0a Figure 2.0b (overhead view) (overhead view) 2-pin jumpers 3-pin jumpers open Figure 2.0c Figure 2.0d (front angle view) (front angle view) http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 11: Map Of Motherboard Jumpers
CPU1 CPU2 Ports CPU1 Intel® i840 chipset J56B* Adaptec® ATI® SCSI RageXL™ J56A* J38A* J38B* Channel B Channel A * fan numberings on map shown above may differ from actual board markings ** indicates an optional feature Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 12: Setting Jumpers
If the jumper J6 is unlocked and failure occurs during a BIOS flash, you run the NOTE: risk of rendering your entire system unbootable. The backup protection of the Boot Block will be lost. Tyan will not be held responsible in such related events. 2.6-D. Onboard VGA Enable/Disable (J39) open... -
Page 13: Onboard Scsi Enable/Disable
In addition to installing your CPU, Tyan highly recommends that you install a CPU fan/heatsink combina- tion, and if needed, additional chassis fans. To this end Tyan has provided several connectors to power the fan(s), as well as the fan pinout (shown above). Here is some information you may find useful: - The connectors labeled “CPU FAN”... -
Page 14: K Speaker Connector
The reset switch on your chassis case provides you with the Hardware Reset function, which is the same as power on/off, except that the system will immediately execute a cold start after the reset button is pushed. 2.6-P. J13*, J14* These jumpers are reserved. Check the Tyan website for updates: http://www.tyan.com * indicates an optional feature http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 15: Mounting The Motherboard In The Chassis
Figure 2.0 The diagrams above are only representative of a few solutions for installing a NOTE: motherboard into the chassis. The installation procedure for installing your moth- erboard may differ. If you require assistance, contact your chassis vendor. Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 16: Installing Memory
Please keep in mind that although some memory modules may appear to be high-quality, they may con- tain inferior or substandard parts. The type of memory you choose to install should be checked against the memory compatibility list, which is available from Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com Memory Installation Procedure Step Line up your module so that the pins fit into the slot. - Page 17 Figure 2.1 Any empty slots must be filled with C-RIMM Continuity modules. Tyan has included (2) C-RIMM modules for your convenience (examples** are shown above in Figure 2.1). This motherboard supports up to 2GB* PC800 ECC Registered RDRAM. Check the Tyan mem- ory compatibility section of the website for more details: http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 18 512MBx1 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB** * RIMM sockets are numbered in the diagram only, as an aid to proper memory installation ** not verified at time of print, check the Tyan website for updates: http://www.tyan.com http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 19: Installing The Cpu And Cooling Fan
Socket370 type Pentium III processors ONLY (500 MHz through 1 GHz) can be used on the Thunder i840. For more information on CPU compatibility, check Tyan’s website: http://www.tyan.com. Remember the following: The CPU is a sensitive electronic component and it can easily be damaged by static electricity. -
Page 20: Installing The Cooling Fan
Connection of the cooling device may vary depending on the fan manufacturer’s design. You should take space into consideration when installing a cooling device into the CPU1 and/or CPU2 socket(s). Tyan highly recommends that you use some type of thermal compound between the CPU and heatsink, to maximize cooling. -
Page 21: Connecting Ide And Floppy Drives
Only Tyan-approved cables are recommended for this motherboard. If you are using an existing configuration with older cables, your system might not function properly. Use only Tyan-approved cables (i.e. the ones that were included with your mother- board). Some symptoms of incorrectly installed HDDs are... - Page 22 Check power cables and cabling. May be a bad FDD does not power on power supply or IDE drive problem. Usually signifies that the cable is on backwards. FDD light is constantly on Reverse the cable at the floppy drive end and try again. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 23: Installing Add-On Cards
They contain important information which will help you install the components right, the first time. Check orientation of card when installing Figure 2.6a Push card down with even force Figure 2.6b Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 24: Connecting Ps/2, Usb, And Serial Port 1
2.13 Connecting the power supply This motherboard requires an ATX power supply. Tyan recommends using one that conforms to industry standard Revision 2.01, and is 300 watts or higher. The photos below show the ATX power connector before (Figure 2.8a) and after (Figure 2.8b) it has been plugged in. -
Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
A: Contact the place of purchase or your distributor for assistance to return the motherboard for service. RMA issues will not be handled via e-mail by Tyan Tech Support. Please refer to the URL link here for more details: http://www.tyan.com/support/rma_faq.html Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS? A: Check the section about the Flash Utility (see p. -
Page 26: Chapter 3: Bios Setup
(HDD, FDD, etc.) and if one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand control of system operations to it. During POST, you can start the setup program by pressing the [DEL] key when the “Press DEL key to enter BIOS setup” message appears on the screen. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 27 Each system design and chipset combination require custom configurations. In addition, the final appearance of the setup program depends on your system designer. You system designer can decide that certain items should not be available for user configuration, and remove them from the BIOS setup program. Thunder i840 S2520...
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Page 28: Main Setup
SuperIO Configuration IDE Configuration Floppy Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Onboard Device Configuration Event Log Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.02 (C) Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends, Inc. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 29: A Configure Superio Configuration
[Default is 0] Selects the process that the BIOS will use to detect 80Pin ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection ATA(PI) cables. [Default is Normal] An explanation of possible options in the IDE configuration sub-screens is shown on the next page. Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 30: C Floppy Configuration
Floppy B is Disabled] Sets whether or not the drive can be written to. [Default is Dis- Diskette Write Protect abled] Sets whether or not the BIOS should check for the drive at Floppy Drive Seek bootup. [Default is Disabled] http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 31: D Boot Settings Configuration
Sets the type of caching algorithm that will be used for the L1 Internal Cache internal cache memory. [Default is Write-Back] Sets the type of caching algorithm that will be used for the L2 System BIOS Cacheable external cache memory. [Default is Enabled] Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 32: E Onboard Device Configuration
Clear All Event Logs settings followed by reboot. [Default is No] View Event Log Shows you the Event Log. By using this option, the events in the Event Log can be Mark All Events As Read organized to help troubleshoot configuration problems. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 33: Chipset Setup
SDRAM system memory is installed. [Default is 3Clks] RA Cycle Time [Default is 10Clks] Write to Deact [Default is 3Clks] SDRAM CAS Latency [Default is CAS Latency 3] ISA IO Cycle Delay [Default is 1.5 Bclk] MPS 1.4 Support [Default is Enabled] Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 34: A [Mch]
BIOS Write Protect Enable or disable BIOS write access. [Default is Disabled] 3.3-C. Multi-Processor Support Options Reserved function. [Default is Disabled] ICH IOAPIC Reserved function. [Default is Disabled] P64H IOAPIC Reserved function. [Default is Disabled] APIC Operation in ACPI http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 35: Pci/Pnp Menu
Allows listed IRQ to be used by PCI/PnP devices. [Default is IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15) Available] Allows listed DMA to be used by PCI/PnP devices. [Default is DMA Channel (0,1,3,5,7) Available] Specifies size of memory area reserved for legacy ISA adapter Reserved Memory Size cards. [Default is Disabled] Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 36: Power Menu
IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15) management. Changes how the BIOS will handle the USB controller power USB Controller Resume function. [Default is Disabled] Changes the PME power function. [Default is Disabled] PME Resume Changes the RI power function. [Default is Disabled] RI Resume http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 37: Boot Menu
Do not save changes and exit setup. Load Optimal Defaults Load optimal settings. Note: May not work with all applica- tions. Load Failsafe Defaults Load failsafe settings. Note: May not work with all applica- tions. Discard Changes Disregard all changes you made. Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 38: Chapter 4: System Resources
The system will not half of the “Wait for <F1> If Any Error” option in Advanced Setup is set to Disabled. RUN SETUP UTILITY may also appear. Press [F1] to run WINBIOS Setup if this message appears. * beep codes subject to change without notice http://www.tyan.com... - Page 39 Use another boot disk used to boot the system. Display Switch Not Proper Some systems require a video switch to Turn system off, set switch be set to either color or monochrome. properly, then power back on Thunder i840 S2520...
- Page 40 Parity error in memory installed on an Off Board Parity Error Check memory in adapter adapter card in an expansion slot. card The format is: OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR = (XXXX) XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 41: Flash Utility
4.3 Flash Utility Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility with your motherboard, you must check the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in the event of a BIOS flash failure, you must contact your dealer for a replacement BIOS. -
Page 42: Appendix I: Scsi Installation And Lan Information
There are several things you may need to do to your SCSI devices before you connect them to the Adaptec 7899W SCSI: • Check the SCSI IDs • Set the termination • Connect the power cables * subject to change without notice http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 43: Check The Scsi Ids
The Adaptec 7899W has two separate Ultra160 SCSI channels, as shown on the board map on p. 11. Each channel has an internal LVD/SE connector to which you can connect internal SCSI devices. Follow these steps to connect your internal Ultra160 and Ultra2 devices: Thunder i840 S2520... - Page 44 (note: example installation below may not identically represent installation). Terminator device Internal Ultra160 SCSI peripherals come from the factory without termination. Proper NOTE: termination is provided by the built-in terminator at the end of the Ultra160 internal SCSI cable. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 45 If you have other Ultra/Fast Wide SCSI devices, attach them to the connectors between the Step two ends of the cable. Be sure these other devices are unterminated. Connect a power cable from your computer’s internal power supply to each internal device. Step Thunder i840 S2520...
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Page 46: More Information About Termination
* Mixing Fast/Ultra devices with Ultra160 and Ultra2 SCSI devices causes the entire SCSI bus to default to Ultra SCSI speeds and cable length requirements. ** Ultra SCSI data transfer rates do not currently support more than seven devices connected to the SCSI card. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 47: Configuring The Adaptec 7899W Scsi With Scsiselect
Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization Enabled, Disabled Enabled Display <Ctrl> <A> Messages during BIOS Initial- Enabled, Disabled Enabled ization [Auto-sync] Extended BIOS Translation for Enabled, Disabled Enabled DOS Drives > 1 GByte Verbose/Silent Mode [Auto-sync] Verbose, Silent Verbose Thunder i840 S2520... - Page 48 Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are Step prompted to save the changes before you exit). At the prompt, select Yes to exit, then press any key to reboot the computer. Any changes Step you made in SCSISelect take effect after the computer boots. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 49: Using Scsiselect
If only one SCSI device is connected, changing the setting to No results in slightly better per- formance. • Send Start Unit Command—(Default: Yes) When set to Yes, the Start Unit Command is sent to the SCSI device at bootup. Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 50: Advanced Configuration Options
• Set to Disabled: Scan Bus if you don’t need the BIOS, but want to scan SCSI devices on the bus. The following four options on the next page have no effect when the SCSI BIOS is disabled. (The SCSI BIOS is normally enabled by default.) http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 51: Lan Information
Data being transferred Orange (10Mbps) or LED is blinking Green (100Mbps) * Depends on last connection made. For example, if the last connection was 100 Mbps and then the connection was broken, the light may stay orange. Thunder i840 S2520... -
Page 52: Appendix Ii: Glossary
--- there is also the possibility of losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not perma- nently saved. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 53 (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the 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. Thunder i840 S2520...
- Page 54 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 55 Pipelining: improves system performance by allowing the CPU to begin executing a second instruction before the first is completed. A pipeline can be likened to an assembly line, with a given part of the pipe- line repeatedly executing a set part of an operation on a series of instructions. Thunder i840 S2520...
- Page 56 (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another). SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formerly the most common form of RAM for motherboards. They must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying capacity or the speed of DIMMs. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 57 ZIF socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to insert CPUs without damag- ing the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and the metal level is pulled down. This shifts the processor over and down, guiding it into place on the board. Thunder i840 S2520...
- Page 58 CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, multilate, or dispose of battery in fire. 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 # D1427-101 http://www.tyan.com...