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Thunder K7
S2462
User's Manual
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 lia- ble for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other malady...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before you begin............... Page 4 ............... Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations! ......................5 Thunder K7 System Block Diagram ................6 Hardware Specifications ....................7 Software Specifications ....................8 ............. Chapter 2: Board Installation Installation ........................9 How to install our products right... the first time ............9 Here are some safety tips ..................9... - Page 3 Using SCSISelect ....................54 SCSI Bus Interface Definitions ................54 Boot Device Options ....................54 SCSI Device Configuration Options .................54 Advanced Configuration Options ................55 LAN Information .......................56 ............... Appendix II: Glossary Technical Support ....................63 Returning Merchandise for Service ................63 Thunder K7 S2462...
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Page 4: Before You Begin
UltraDMA-100/66/33 IDE cable 68-pin Ultra160 LVD SCSI cable 9-pin serial cable I/O shield* Thunder K7 user’s manual Tyan driver CD Adaptec SCSI Driver Disk If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacements before continuing with the installation process. -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
You are now the owner of the world’s first dual AMD ® * platform! The Tyan Thunder K7™ is a high performance server platform designed for server and performance ® applications that require the power of dual AMD * processors. This platform utilizes the AMD 760MP™... -
Page 6: Thunder K7 System Block Diagram
64-bit / 33MHz bus ATI RAGE XL Graphics 64-bit / 33MHz bus AMD766 Viper South Bridge LPC bus Winbond Floppy Device Hardware Monitoring W83627HF Serial Ports * At time of printing, CPU name was not confirmed. Check http://www.tyan.com for updates http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 7: Hardware Specifications
4 MB 1Mx16 SDRAM frame buffer Standard 15-pin analog VGA port * At time of printing, CPU name was not confirmed. Check http://www.tyan.com for updates ** Not validated at time of print, please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information: http://www.tyan.com Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 8: Software Specifications
Stacked one parallel, one serial, and one VGA port Two RJ-45 LAN ports with LEDs FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity) Regulatory European Community CE (Declaration of Conformity) 1.4 Software Specifications Windows NT/2000 * Indicates an optional feature available on some Thunder K7 models http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Board Installation
(e.g. setting jumpers, etc.) If you do not ground yourself, you risk zapping the motherboard or adapter card. Subsequent problems may not arise immediately because electrostatic dis- charge, unlike physical damage, causes the device to fail over time. Thunder K7 S2462... -
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
Processor 1 (P1) NIC2 AGP Pro Slot 24-pin power connector QLogic Zircon 3Com 3C920 3Com 3C920 Battery RAGE FDD Connector SCSI Channel A SCSI Channel B * Indicates an optional feature available on some Thunder K7 models Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 12: Setting Up Jumpers And Onboard Connectors
2.6 Setting up Jumpers and Onboard Connectors Pinouts for certain connectors are available on the Tyan website: http://www.tyan.com 2.6-A. Front Panel Connector (J12) HDD LED ground +5VCC switch no connect no connect ground switch ground 19 20 no connect switch... -
Page 13: Ccpu Front Side Bus Jumpers
FSB jumpers will not make the CPU run at 133MHz. NOTE: Tyan takes no reponsibility and will not be held liable for damage related to opera- tion of the CPU using different settings from those of the CPU manufacturer’s specified default settings. -
Page 14: E Onboard Scsi Enable/Disable
* default is OPEN 2.6-F. Onboard Video Enable/Disable (J85) This jumper can disable the onboard video. Please note that the onboard AGP Pro slot will not be affected by this jumper. close open disable enable * default is OPEN http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 15: G Serial Port 2
This header allows for connection of a 9-pin serial port. This serial port header operates on a separate channel from the rear onboard serial port. Tyan takes no responsibility and will not be held liable for damage incurred due to NOTE: use of this header in combination with serial cables other than the serial cable that is included in the retail package for the Thunder K7. -
Page 16: Usb Header
Amperage 1.2A The FAN connector has a 12V, 1.2A limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility NOTE: and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN jumper. * Only certain chassis allow for frontside USB connection. Please check with your chassis vendor for details on frontside USB connections. -
Page 17: K Chassis Intrusion Header
This reserved optional header is provided for server management purposes. IPMB data ground IPMB clock no connect * Only certain chassis allow for this feature. Please check with your chassis vendor for details about enabling this feature. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 18: N Soft Power Connector
The reset switch needs to be connected to jumper block J12 (pins 7 and 9). 2.6-P. Flash Utility You can upgrade the BIOS of this motherboard by using the Flash Utility (see p. 46). Check the Tyan website for more details: http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 19: 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 into the chassis may differ. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 20: Installing Memory
DIMM pins. Make sure the DIMM is securely seated. * Not validated at time of print, please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information: http://www.tyan.com ** This board supports DDR memory ONLY. - Page 21 Removing a DIMM is just the reverse: pull back the clips from the DIMM (see pictures below), and care- fully pull the module straight out. Place the DIMMs in an anti-static bag as soon as you remove them to avoid static damage. Thunder K7 S2462...
- Page 22 256MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 128MB 192MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB* 3072MB* 3584MB* * Not validated at time of print, please check Tyan website for memory compatibility information: http://www.tyan.com ** Manufacturer suggestion: start installation with DIMM (bank) 1 (see p.22) http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 23: Installing The Cpu And Cooling Fan(S)
‘click’ noise when the arm is locked into position: these noises are normal. * At time of printing, CPU name was not confirmed. Check http://www.tyan.com for updates Thunder K7 S2462... - Page 24 +12V speed Amperage 1.2A The FAN connector has a 12V, 1.2A limitation. Tyan takes no responsibility NOTE: and will not be held liable for damage related to the misuse of any FAN jumper. Installing Chassis Fans Alternatively, if you wish to also install chassis fans for increased cooling, headers are provided to power those fans as well (see p.
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Page 25: Connecting Ide And Floppy Drives
The UltraDMA-100/66 cable is backwards compatible with UltraDMA-33 and legacy IDE HDDs. Only Tyan-approved cables are recommended for this motherboard. If you are using NOTE: an existing configuration with older cables, your system might not function properly. - Page 26 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. * Cable may vary. Diagram provided for reference only. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 27: Installing Add-On Cards
See the before (Figure 2.1a) and after (Figure 2.1b) example installation images below for details. Check orientation of card when installing Figure 2.1a* Push card down with even force Figure 2.1b* * diagrams are provided as an example for installation, and may not represent an actual slot Thunder K7 S2462... - Page 28 AGP Pro slot (Figure 2.2a, above), and use a tool with a small hard tip (such as a pen) to remove the retention piece (Figure 2.2b, above). Tyan recommends you save this piece for future use (e.g. in case a regular AGP card is installed later on).
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Page 29: Connecting Ps/2, Usb, And Serial Devices
PS/2 Mouse Port USB Ports Parallel Port PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port 1 Video Port Dual LAN ports Figure 2.3 Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 30: Connecting The Power Supply
2.13 Connecting the power supply This motherboard requires an APPROVED, 400W or more, power supply. Tyan recommends using one that conforms to supporting dual AMD* processors, such as the Delta DSP465AB-A or the NMB SD025A460WSW. Shown on the right, in Figure 2.4a, is... -
Page 31: You Are Done
Installing a new motherboard may seem difficult, but by following these directions, you should have a fairly uneventful time installing our products. If you do encounter problems, your vendor/dealer will be able to help you, or you can consult one of our many technical support resources (see p. 63). Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 32: 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/html/rma_faq.html Q: How do I upgrade my BIOS? A: Check the section about the Flash Utility (see p. -
Page 33: Chapter 3: Bios Setup
(HDD, floppy drive, etc.) If one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand control of system operations to it. You can start the setup program by pressing the [F2] key while the sys- tem is booting up. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 34: Setup Keys
Chipset screen unless you absolutely sure that you need to. The Chipset defaults were care- fully chosen by Tyan or your system manufacturer for the best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup may cause the system to become unstable. -
Page 35: Main Setup
A large disk is one that has more than 1024 cylinders, more than 16 heads, or more than 63 tracks per sector. FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: Disabled Enabled Boot Summary Screen NOTES: Enables or disables the information screen seen on boot-up of the system. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 36: Master And Slave Screens
IDE devices do not require a Landing Zone. FORMAT: [#] or [None] OPTIONS: 1 to 2048 Number of the cylinder at None which to change the write Write Precomp timing. NOTES: IDE devices do not require a Write Precomp. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 37 The Setup menu only lists those options sup- ported by the drive and platform. FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: Disabled / Enabled Self-Monitoring Analysis- Reporting Technology, which monitors condition SMART Monitoring of the HDD and reports when a catastrophic IDE failure is about to happen. Thunder K7 S2462...
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Page 38: Advanced Setup
Disabled ‘Disabled’ turns off the port. Enabled ‘Enabled’ requires you to enter the base I/O Serial Port A (..B) address and the INT num- ber on the next line. Auto ‘Auto’ makes the BIOS configure the port during POST. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 39 ECP device is used. FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: These options appear Base I/O when the parallel port is set to ‘Enabled’. FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: IRQ5 These options appear Interrupt IRQ7 when the parallel port is set to ‘Enabled’. Thunder K7 S2462...
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Page 40: A Chipset Configuration Screen
Data not corrected. ECC (multiple bits) Error checking & status report enabled. Data is ECC Config corrected. ECC Scrub Error checking & status report enabled. Data is corrected. Memory con- tents are corrected (scrubbed) after all reads with errors. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 41: B Keyboard Configuration Screen
Enabled Enable any installed PS/2 mouse device. FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: Enabled Onboard floppy controller is enabled. Floppy disk controller Disabled Onboard floppy controller is disabled. Auto BIOS will detect the pres- ence of a floppy controller. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 42: Dpci Configuration Screen
C800 - CBFF Reserved UMB address to ISA CC00 - CFFF devices. If set to D000 - D3FF ‘Reserved’, ISA devices D400 - D7FF are excluded from using D800 - DBFF the UMB address in ques- DC00 - DFFF tion. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 43: Security Setup
FORMAT: [option] OPTIONS: Customized User must define the Power Savings power saving values. Maximum Power Each of these options will Savings pre-define power saving Maximum Perfor- values for the user. mance Disabled Turns off power manage- ment. Thunder K7 S2462... - Page 44 Wakes up system at pre- Resume on time set time. FORMAT: [00:00:00] OPTIONS: hours Preset time to wake sys- Resume Time minutes tem up. seconds FORMAT: [00/00/0000] OPTIONS: month Preset date to wake sys- Resume Date tem up. year http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 45: Boot Setup
Exit Discarding Changes OPTIONS: Discard any changes and then exit BIOS setup. FORMAT: [option] Load Setup Defaults OPTIONS: Loads preset defaults from CMOS. FORMAT: [option] Discard Changes OPTIONS: Discards all changes. FORMAT: [option] Save Changes OPTIONS: Saves all changes. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 46: Chapter 4: System Resources
4.2 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 47: 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 Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 48: 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: http://www.tyan.com... - Page 49 (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. Thunder K7 S2462...
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Page 50: Connecting Wide Scsi Devices
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 http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 51: 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. Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 52: 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 http://www.tyan.com... - Page 53 Press Esc until a message prompts you to exit (if you changed any settings, you are 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 you made in SCSISelect take effect after the computer boots. Thunder K7 S2462...
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Page 54: 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. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 55: 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.) Thunder K7 S2462... -
Page 56: Lan Information
LED (1) - Green/Orange Light LED (2) - Yellow Light Good connection @ 10 Mbps LED (1) is GREEN Good connection @ 100 Mbps LED (1) is ORANGE No connection Data being transferred Green (10Mbps) or LED is blinking Orange (100Mbps) http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 57: Appendix Ii: Glossary
Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not perma- nently saved. Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses. Thunder K7 S2462... - Page 58 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. Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 59 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 60 Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first to the faster primary cache, and then, when the pri- mary cache is full, to the slower secondary cache. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 61 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). Thunder K7 S2462...
- Page 62 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. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 63: Technical Support
You may obtain service by calling the manufacturer for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently dis- played 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 64 CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type rec- ommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations. Document # D1441-100 http://www.tyan.com...
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