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
Chapter 4: Diagnostics Beep Codes Page 83 Flash Utility Page 83 AMIBIOS Post Code Page 84 Appendix I: SMDC Information Page 87 Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette Page 89 Glossary Page 91 Technical Support Page 97 http://www.tyan.com...
Page 3 2 x SATA Drive Power Adapter 1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable 1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x COM Port cable 1 x Thunder K8HM User’ s Manual 1 x Thunder K8HM Quick Reference Guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations
CPU, memory, and network intensive applications required in the HPC and clustering environments. 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 Two COM ports (1 at rear, 1 via cable) Tyan 2 x 9 front panel pin header BIOS Tyan 2 x 6 front panel pin header for AMI BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM LAN/ID LED Serial Console Redirect...
Page 7: Chapter 2: Board Installation
Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions: The Thunder K8HM supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply installation procedures see page 37. 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 K8HM (S3892) Block Diagram http://www.tyan.com...
Page 10: Jumper Legend
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 (Close 2-3) Force to run at PCI mode (only 66 or 33 MHz) PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper JP7/JP9 (Close 1-2) Default, based on Card (Close 2-3) 100MHz or less Clear CMOS Jumper JP10 (Close 1-2) Default (Close 2-3) Clear CMOS J43/J46/J60 Reserved for OEM only http://www.tyan.com...
Page 12 CPUFAN2 FAN6 FAN1 CPUFAN1 FAN5 FAN2 FAN4 FAN3 http://www.tyan.com...
Page 13 FAN6 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 +12V Tachometer +1 2V J7: FAN5 J8: FAN6 Tac ho me ter J9: COM2 Header Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. Signal Signal http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 15 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 only compatible RSTBTN# COM_TXD OEMBTN# COM_RXD with Tyan M3291 (SMDC).
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Page 17 J42: SO-DIMM Socket Connect SAS/SATA II Daughter Card (compatible with Tyan M9000-10, M7901/7902 Ultra 320 SCSI “TARO” card). J47: LAN & ID LED and ID Switch Connector Use these pin definitions to connect a port to LAN & ID LED and ID Switch.
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Page 19 (Default) - Enable VGA Disable VGA JP4: LAN3 Enable/Disable Jumper (Default) - Enable LAN3 (Intel 82551) Disable LAN3 JP5/JP8: PCI-X Mode Select Jumper (Default) - Based on card Force to run at PCI mode (only 66 or 33 MHz) http://www.tyan.com...
Page 20 JP10 http://www.tyan.com...
Page 21 The CMOS will be cleared when the screen is on. Finally shut down the power, replace JP10 to the default setting (1- 2), power on the system again after done. (Default) 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 (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
The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules: Key points to note before installing memory into Thunder K8HM: For optimal dual-channel DDR operation, always install memory in pairs beginning with CPU1_DIMMA3 and CPU1_DIMMB3.
Page 30 (CPU1 and CPU2) Population Option CPU1_DIMMA0 CPU1_DIMMB0 CPU1_DIMMA1 CPU1_DIMMB1 CPU1_DIMMA2 CPU1_DIMMB2 CPU1_DIMMA3 CPU1_DIMMB3 CPU2_DIMMA0 CPU2_DIMMB0 CPU2_DIMMA1 CPU2_DIMMB1 CPU2_DIMMA2 CPU2_DIMMB2 CPU2_DIMMA3 CPU2_DIMMB3 (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot) When install 2 DIMMs When install 6 DIMMs When install 4 DIMMs 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 Thunder K8HM 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 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
Do not force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in place. It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 35: Installing Optional So-Dimm Modules
2.12 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules Your Thunder K8HM S3892 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 SAS/SATA II or SCSI support. For details of available expansions cards, visit the TYAN website at http://www.tyan.com.
Page 36: Connecting External Devices
LAN1 and LAN2 LED Color Definition The two onboard LAN ports have green LEDs to indicate the LAN status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states. LAN1 and LAN2 Link/Activiey LED Scheme Left LED Right LED Left Right Activity Link Green (Blink) Green http://www.tyan.com...
Page 37: Installing The Power Supply
2.14- Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Thunder K8HM. The Thunder K8HM requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin) power supply to boot. Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).
Page 38: 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...
Page 39: Chapter 3: Bios
Use the left/right (ß à) arrow keys to make a selection. To display a sub-menu (A pointer “4” 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
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 41: 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 42: Bios Advanced Menu
Section for Advanced ACPI Menu Item ACPI Configuration Configuration Mark as read, Clear or View Event Log Configuration Menu Item Event Log statistics Hyper Transport Configuration Menu Item Configure HT links Hardware Health Configure/monitor the Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health http://www.tyan.com...
Page 43 Configure AMD PowerNow AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu Item support Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support Device & PCI Slots Onboard Devices and PCI Add- Menu Item Configuration On Cards Enabled/Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 44 CPU Configuration Module Version Read only Displays information about CPU Physical Count Logical Count Revision Cache L1 Cache L2 Speed Read only Displays information about CPU Current FSB Multiplier Maximum FSB Multiplier Able to change Freq. uCode Patch Level http://www.tyan.com...
Page 45 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 46 IDE devices. This XXXX displays the status of auto detection of Primary IDE Master/Slave Not Detected 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 47 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. Enabled Enables 32-bit to maximize the IDE 32Bit Data Transfer hard disk data transfer rate. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 48 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 49 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 50 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 S-ATA emulation native S-ATA, or RAID. RAID Enabled INT13 Support Enables or disables INT13 support. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 51 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. Enabled Enable or disable Headless Headless mode operation mode through ACPI. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 52 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 53 HT2000: HT1000 HT Link clock and the board is capable. 600MHz Speed 800MHz Auto The Hyper Transport link will CPU0: HT2000 HT Link Width run at this width. 2 Bit HT2000: HT1000 HT Link 4 Bit Width 8 Bit http://www.tyan.com...
Page 54 :xxxx RPM FAN5 Speed :xx C/ xxx F FAN6 Speed :xx C/ xxx F Feature Option Description Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. Enabled H/W Health Function Disabled Selects the FAN type. 4Pin FAN FAN Select 3Pin FAN http://www.tyan.com...
Page 55 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 AMB1 Temperature AMB2 Temperature CPU FAN1 Speed CPU FAN2 Speed FAN1/2/3/4/5/6 Speed http://www.tyan.com...
Page 56 : x.xxx V F10 Save and Exit +V3.3 (SB) : x.xxx V ESC Exit +3VDU : x.xxx V +V5 (SB) : x.xxx V : x.xxx V +12V (for cpu1 vcore) : x.xxx V +12V (for cpu2 vcore) : x.xxx V http://www.tyan.com...
Page 57 Exit Select MPS Revision. MPS Configuration ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen MPS Revision [1.4] ¡ô¡õ 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 58 [Disabled] ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen ¡ô¡õ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description PCI Express Configuration Enabled Active State Power- Enabled/Disabled PCI Express L0s Management and L1 link power states. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 59 Boot Security Chipset Exit AMD PowerNow Configuration Enabled/Disabled PowerNow. PowerNow [Disabled] ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen ¡ô¡õ 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 60 ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen Remote Access [Disabled] ¡ô¡õ Select Item Change Field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Configure Remote Access type and parameters Enables remote access to system Enabled Remote Access through serial port. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 61 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 62 Option Description MPS Configuration Disabled Onboard VGA Enabled/Disabled VGA controller Enabled Onboard LAN1, LAN2 Disabled Devices Enabled/Disabled LAN controller Onboard LAN3 Device Enabled Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM Disabled Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM Executed LAN OPROM or not Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 63: Bios Pnp/Pci Menu
Change Option Clear NVRAM [No] General Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] F10 Save and Exit PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Bus Scan Order [Descent] ESC Exit Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Disabled] http://www.tyan.com...
Page 64 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 65: Bios Boot Menu
[On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen Wait for ‘ F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] ¡ô¡õ Select Item Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
Page 66 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 67 ¡ô¡õ Select Item 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 depending on your Disabled preference. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 68 ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen ¡ô¡õ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Removable Drives xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx Specifies the boot sequence for removable drive booting. 1st Drive This option will show all removable devices. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 69 ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen ¡ô¡õ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description CD/DVD Drives xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx Specifies the boot sequence for removable drive booting. 1st Drive This option will show all CD/DVD devices. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 70: 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 71: Bios Chipset Menu
Exit 4 NorthBridge Configuration Options for NB. 4 HT2000 System I/O Configuration 4 HT1000 South Bridge Configuration ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen ¡ô¡õ Select Item Change Option Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
Page 72 DRAM performance. This setting allows you to select the number of clock cycles allotted for the RAS pulse width, according to DRAM Min Active RAS (Tras) Read only specifications. The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 73 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 74 Allows user to enable hardware Disabled memory remapping around memory Enabled 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 75 ECC Chip Kill [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM [Disabled] ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] ¡ô¡õ Select Item Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
Page 76 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us Disabled Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us L2 Cache BG Scrub 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us http://www.tyan.com...
Page 77 Feature Option Description ECC Configuration 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 78 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 79 Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Chipset Configuration Enabled Split PCI-E Master 1 to 2 (x4) Enabled/Disable EXB1 Split Disabled Enabled Split PCI-E Master 3 to 2 (x4) Enabled/Disable EXB3 Split Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
Page 80 Start at PowerON. POST Stop at OS boot. Watchdog Mode OS: OS boot Watchdog. Start at OS boot. PowerON PowerON: Start at PowerON. Watchdog timer sets 2/4/6/8/10/12 Watchdog Timer minutes. When WD time-out occurs, system will auto reboot. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 81 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 82: 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...
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Page 84: 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 85: 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 86 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...
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Page 88: Setting Up The Bios
Chapter 4: Setting up RAID Configuration The Thunder K8HM S3892 provides support for NVIDIA RAID 0, 1, and 0+1. The RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to offer data protection.
Page 89 BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure ServerWorks Enable HT1000 S-ATA. ¡ö ¡÷ Select Screen HT1000 S-ATA [Enabled] S-ATA Mode [P-ATA] ¡ô¡õ Select Item INT13 Support [Enabled] Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
Page 90 SATA drives also if you are setting up a RAID 0+1 arrary. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. The PC reboots. Enter the RAID BIOS setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceed to set up NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the next section. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 91 Yellow text information text, describing an option Magenta text spare options and boot options Red text a failed drive or other warning to the user For example, information text may be red if the option is not available. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 92 A key. Note: Multiple disks can be selected; there is no need to initialize one disk at a time. Press Enter to initialize the selected disks. Press the C key to continue with initialization. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 93 In the User Input area, highlight a spare type using the arrow keys. b. In the Disks area, highlight the disk(s) to use as a spare and press Insert to select them. c. Press Enter to add the spare disk(s). http://www.tyan.com...
Page 94 When you are finished creating arrays, resume the boot process by doing the following: a. From the Main menu, highlight Continue to Boot. b. Press Enter. No reboot is required. In the example above, a 4-drive RAID5 array has been configured. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 95 Highlight Delete Array(s) from the Main menu and press Enter. Do one of the following: Highlight each array to delete and press Insert to select it. Type A to select all arrays for deletion. Press Enter. Press C to continue. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 96 Use the arrow keys to highlight another array, and then press Insert to select it. Press Enter to swap the arrays. In this example, the RAID10 array was the first array created. However, to boot from the RAID5 array, the arrays were swapped so that the RAID5 array is the first device listed. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 97 Use the arrow keys to choose a disk. Information about the disk is displayed in the Information field across the top, and includes the following data: Disk Number Controller Number Channel Number Disk Size New/Legacy/Empty/InArray Free Space Disk Model Number http://www.tyan.com...
Page 98 The Rescan All Channels option rescans all the channels, searching for new or removed disks, and rereads the configuration information from each disk. Sometimes when a disk is offline, it can be brought online through a rescan. Rescan also stops and then automatically resumes all tasks. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 99 To select a boot option: From the Main menu, select Controller Options. The Controller Options area is displayed in the BIOS Array Configuration utility window as shown below. The current settings display in magenta text above the white selectable options. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 100 (triggering an automatic reboot), and then change it back to the setting you want (triggering a second reboot). To limit the number of disks that can spin up at the same time, reducing power demands by the system, highlight Set Staggered Spinup Count, and then press http://www.tyan.com...
Page 101 After you have created arrays, you can continue booting the system from the point where the RAIDCore BIOS was entered. To resume the boot, highlight Continue to Boot in the Main menu, and then press Enter. No reboot is required. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 102 5.3 Making a Driver Disk from TYAN CD Follow the steps below to make a NV RAID driver diskette from the TYAN CD provided. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot from CD. You will see the following menu. Then press 1 and Enter to boot the system to Tyan diskette maker.
Page 103 The following picture pops up after selecting nVidia. TYAN Driver Diskette Maker ** nVidia** ====Choose Chipset Model==== nVidia NVRAID EXIT After selecting nVidia, selecting the OS to start the diskette making. TYAN Driver Diskette Maker ====nVidia NVRAID SATA and RAID Driver====...
Page 104 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...
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Page 106: Appendix I: Smdc Information
By adding SMDC, Tyan’ s server board becomes a highly manageable and IPMI compatible system with all the advanced features suggesting in IPMI Spec. More detailed information on Tyan’ s SMDC card can be found on our website: http://www.tyan.com http://www.tyan.com...
Page 107 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 108: Appendix Ii: How To Make A Driver Diskette
Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette Follow the steps below to make a driver diskette from the TYAN driver CD provided. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot from CD. You will see the following menu. Then press [1] and [Enter] to boot the system to TYAN diskette maker.
Page 109 Please insert a formatted diskette into A:/ and press [ENTER] Writing image to drive A: Track: 79 Hoad: 0 Sector: 1 12. Press the "ESC" key three times to quit the TYAN diskette maker. The system will automatically restart. http://www.tyan.com...
Page 110: 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 111 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 112 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 113 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 114 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 115 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 116: Technical Support
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Page 117 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. Notice for the USA Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of...

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