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TYAN THUNDER N3600R Manual

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Thunder n3600R
S2912
Version 1.0
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  • Page 1 In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this document.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 60 Power Menu Page 61 Exit Menu Page 63 Chapter 4: Diagnostics Flash Utility Page 65 Phoenix BIOS Post Code Page 66 Appendix I: How to Make a Driver Diskette Page 69 Glossary Page 71 Technical Support Page 77 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 3 1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable 2 x SAS cable (for S2912WG2NR only) 1 x Thunder n3600R User’s Manual 1 x Thunder n3600R Quick Reference Guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process.
  • Page 4 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations

    1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions available. The Thunder n3600R (S2912) is a high-end server motherboard, based on the NVIDIA NPF3600 chipset. It also includes the Winbond W83627HF Super IO and Analog Devices ADT7476 Hardware Monitoring chipsets.
  • Page 6 EPS 12V/SSI (24 + 8 + 4 pin) power connectors Stacked PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors Stacked Serial (1) connector Stacked VGA (1) connector Stacked USB 2.0 (2) Stacked RJ-45 (2) connectors for GbE Stacked RJ-45 (1) connector for OPMA http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions: The Thunder n3600R supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin + 8pin +4pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply installation procedures see page 32. DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the board and void your warranty.

  • Page 8: Board Image

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

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder n3600R (S2912WG2NR) Block Diagram http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 10 Thunder n3600R (S2912G2NR) 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. Jumper Legend ©© OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper covered ©© CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper covered http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 12 COM2 Header FRNTUSB0_1 (J2) USB Pin Header FRNTUSB2_3 (J3) FRNTUSB4_5 (J4) J26 (TYFP) Front Panel Header J113 LCD Model Pin Header SAS Disable Jumper (for S2912WG2NR JP1* only) OPMA Card Select Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper J15/J111 Reserved for Barebone http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 13 SYSFAN7 SYSFAN3 SYSFAN5 SYSFAN4 CPU_FAN2 SYSFAN1 SYSFAN6 SYSFAN2 CPU_FAN1 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 14 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Tachometer +12V SYSFAN7: 4-pin CPU Fan Connector Use these headers to connect cooling fans to the motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable. Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 +12V http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 15 IPMB (J14) FRNTUSB4_5 (J4) (TYFP) FRNTUSB2_3 (J3) FRNTUSB0_1 (J2) http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 16 Use this header to connect to front panel USB J2/J4 connector. Signal Signal DATA- DATA- DATA+ DATA+ J26 (TYFP): Front Panel Header The motherboard provides one front panel header for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LED’s. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 17 COM2 (J95) J113 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 18 COM2 (J95): COM2 Header Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. *TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for OEM use only Signal Signal J113: LCD Model Pin Header Signal Signal GND- +5Vsb...
  • Page 19 J111 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 20 Closed: Disable SAS Controller JP2: OPMA Card Supporting Select Jumper Open: Use other OPMA card Closed: Use TYAN OPMA card (Default) JP3: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper when you have forgotten your system/setup password or need to clear the system BIOS settings.

  • Page 21: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis

    Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, TYAN recommends using m etal 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 22: Installing The Processor(S)

    2.5 - Installing the Processor(s) Your S2912 supports the latest processor technologies from AMD. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support: http://www.tyan.com Figure 1. Detailed View of the Thermal Solution AMD PIB Platforms based on the AMD Socket F Processor...
  • Page 23 PCB. The remaining four shorter PEM nuts should automatically fit the 4 holes on the PCB as shown in the following pictures. 4 PEM nuts Let 2 upper & lower-middle PEM should fit 4 holes. nuts pass through the holes. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 24 Locate four screw holes on socket and screw the socket to the PCB board. NOTE: Do not assemble CPU before securing socket with screws. Inspect Socket F assembly to PCB. The Socket F must be tightly attached onto the PCB. There must NOT be any gap between stand off the PCB. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 25: Installing The Memory

    Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-400/533/667 DIMM modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard.
  • Page 26 Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed to fit only one way in the socket. Key slot Seat the module firmly into the socket by gently pressing down until it sits flush with the socket. The locking levers pop up into place. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 27 Key points to note before installing memory into Thunder n3600R: For optimal dual-channel DDR2 operation, always install memory in pairs beginning with outer most dimm slots CPU1 DIMMA2 and CPU1_ DIMMB2. Memory modules of the same type and density are required for dual-channel DDR2 operation.

  • Page 28: Attaching Drive Cables

    Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Thunder n3600R is also equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.
  • Page 29 Attach first floppy drive (drive A:) to the end of the cable with the twist in it. Drive B: is usually connected to the next possible connector on the cable (the second or third connector after you install Drive A:). http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 30: Installing Add-In Cards

    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 NOTE changes. Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion device. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 31: Connecting External Devices

    The chart below illustrates the different LED states. Description Left LED Right LED No Link Link 10Mbps GREEN Right Left Activity 10Mbps GREEN(blink) Green Linked at 100Mbps Green Green Activity 100Mbps Green(blink) Green(blink) Linked at 1000Mbps Green Activity 1000Mbps Green(blink) http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 32: Installing The Power Supply

    2.10- Installing the Power Supply There are three power connectors on your Thunder n3600R. The Thunder n3600R requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin +4 pin) power supply. All the three power connectors must be installed in order to boot up the system.

  • Page 33: Finishing Up

    In the rare circumstance that you have experienced difficulty, you can find help by asking your vendor for assistance. If they are not available for assistance, please find setup information and documentation online at our website or by calling your vendor’s support line. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Bios

    The table below shows how to use the setup program with the keyboard. Function Moves from one selection to the next Left/Right Arrow Keys Changes from one menu to the next Up/Down Arrow Keys Moves between selections Enter Opens highlighted section PgUp/PgDn Keys Changes settings. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 35 The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular, do not change settings in the Chipset section unless you are sure of the outcome. TYAN or your system manufacturer has carefully chosen the chipset defaults for best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup options may cause the system to become unstable or unusable.

  • Page 36: Main Bios Setup

    Use this menu to configure security settings for your system. Boot Use this menu to configure boot options for your system. Power Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. Exit This contains the various BIOS exit options. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 37: Main Menu

    Options: Enabled / Disabled QuietBoot Mode This displays the diagnostic screen during boot. Options: Enabled / Disabled Summary Screen This displays system configuration on boot. Options: Enabled / Disabled System Memory This displays the amount of system memory present on the system. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 38 This displays the amount of cache memory present on the system. System Time / System Date System Time: Adjusts the system clock. HHHours (24hr. format): MMMinutes : SSSeconds System Date: Adjusts the system date. MMMonths : DD Days : YYYYYears http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    Select [Yes] if you want to clear the ESCD area. Options: Yes / No LPC Port 80 This item allows you to enable or disable the LPC Port 80. Disable to use the PCI port 80 card. Options: Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 40 VID to 50mV less than the MaxFID. Disable this option to leave the FID alone. For unfused parts or server parts, enabled will do nothing. Options: Auto / Disabled Online Spare Enable the DRAM controller to designate a DIMM bank as a spare for logical swap during runtime. Options: Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 41 ECC errors on the DRAM bus during normal CPU or bus master read requests. Options: Disabled / Enabled DCache ECC Scrub Control Sets the rate of background scrubbing for the DCache. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 42 DRAM bus is detected during a normal CPU or bus master read request. Options: Disabled / Enabled 3.4.1.2 Memory Controller Options Sub-Menu Mem Hole Remap Recover DRAM lost to PCI address space below 4GB. Options: Disabled / Enabled CAUTION: http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 43 IOMMU is supported on Linux based systems to convert 32bit PCI IO addresses to 64bits. Options: Disabled / Enabled IOMMU Size It allows you to select the IOMMU size. Options: 32 MB / 64 MB / 128 MB / 256 MB / 512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 44 Enable/disable USB Self-Healing feature. Options: Disabled / Enabled MAC1 LAN Enable/disable MAC1 LAN device. Options: Enabled / Disabled MAC1 LAN Bridge Enable MAC1 LAN Bridge. Options: Enabled / Disabled MAC2 LAN Enable/disable MAC2 LAN device. Options: Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 45 Enable/disable First Serial ATA Device. NOTE: Mobile platform, enable SATA, SAVE and EXIT BIOS SETUP. Then must do a power cycle during next POST. Options: Enabled / Disabled Interrupt Mode Select interrupt mode between 8259/PIC mode or APIC mode. Options: APIC / PIC http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 46 Enabling Master SATA0 Secondary requires enabling Secondary SATA Channel. Both options are listed in Integrated Devices. Options: Disabled / Enabled Master SATA 0/1/2 Primary & Master SATA 0/1/2 Secondary Enable this device as RAID. Options: Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 47 Korean / Chinese (T) FirstWare authentication Level Selects FirstWare authentication level. Options: High / Medium / Low FirstWare Video Mode Selects FirstWare Video Mode. Options: 640 x 480 / 800 x 600 / 1024 x 768 / 1280 x 1024 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 48 3.4.4 PCI Configuration Available OPROM Space This shows the available OPROM space Press [Enter] to enter each sub-menu for configuration. 3.4.4.1 Integrated SAS Controller Sub-Menu Integrated SAS Enable the integrated SAS controller. Options: Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 49 Reserves the specified block of upper memory for use by legacy ISA devices. Options: Reserved / Available 3.4.4.3 PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub-Menu IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/15 Reserves the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. Options: Reserved / Available http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 50 Different operating systems require different representations of drive geometries. Options: Other / DOS Local Bus IDE Adapter Enable the integrated local bus IDE adapter. Options: Primary / Secondary http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 51 BIOS supporting LBA, will be set up to use that mode. When LBA is turned on, the BIOS will enable geometry translation. This translation may be done in the same way that it is done in Extended CHS or large mode, or it http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 52 DMA protocols, it can be added to many existing computers by installing an Ultra DMA/33 Peripheral Component Interconnect adapter card. Ultra DMA uses the same 40-pin Integrated Drive Electronics interface cable as PIO and DMA. Options: Disabled / Mode 0 / Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Mode 5 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 53 This section allows you to select the Floppy Configuration. Legacy Diskette A Selects floppy type. Options: NONE / 360 KB, 5.25 in / 1.2 MB, 5.25 in / 720 KB, 3.5 in / 1.44/1.25 MB, 3.5 in / 2.88 MB, 3.5 in http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 54 Options: 3E8 / 2E8 / 2F8 / 3F8 Interrupt Set the Interrupt for Serial Port A. Options: IRQ3 / IRQ4 Serial Port B Configure serial port B using options: [Disabled]: No configuration [Enabled]: User configuration Options: Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 55 Options: DMA1 / DMA3 Floppy Disk Controller This defines how the floppy disk controller is detected and configured. Options: Disabled / Enabled / Auto Base I/O Address Set the base I/O address for the floppy disk controller. Options: Secondary / Primary http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 56 It indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is used to connect. Options: Direct / via Modem Continue C.R. After POST Enables Console Redirection after OS has loaded. Options : Off / On http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 57 Setting this to [Yes] will clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Options: Yes / No Event Logging Select [Enabled] to allow logging of DMI events. Options: Enabled / Disabled Mark DMI Events as Read Press [Enter] to mark all DMI events in the event log as read. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 58 This setting allows you to view the onboard hardware monitor device. AutoFa n Mode [Quiet Fans] are working with the lowest possible speed [Auto Mode] Optimum temperature Control at Maximum CPU performance [Full Speed] All Fans are working Options: Quiet / Auto / Full Speed http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 59: Security Menu

    It displays reminder message at boot (daily, every Monday or 1 of every month). Options: Disabled / Enabled System Backup Reminder It displays reminder message at boot (daily, every Monday or 1 of every month). Options: Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 60: Boot Menu

    3.6 Boot Use this screen to configure the boot priority order. Boot Priority Order It shows the boot priority for installed devices. Excluded from boot order It lists devices to be excluded from boot order. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 61: Power Menu

    [Disabled] will force 4-second power button to shutdown the system. Options: Enabled / Disabled TGIO Spread Spectrum Disable or Enable TGIO Spread Spectrum Options: Disabled / Down Spread LDT Spread Spectrum Disable or Enable LDT Spread Spectrum Options: Disabled / Center Spread http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 62 PCI BUS not covered by MCFG table, then we should disable ACPI MCFG tables . Options: Enabled / Disabled AMD PowerNow! AMD PowerNow! Technology with Optimized Power Management (OPM).' Options: Enabled / Disabled APCI SRAT Table Enable ACPI 2.0 static resources affinity table for ccNUMA systems. Options: Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 63: Exit Menu

    This exits BIOS setup after discarding the changes made. Load Setup Defaults This loads the factory default values. Discard Changes This discards all changes made without exiting BIOS setup. Save Changes This s aves all changes made without exiting BIOS setup. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 64 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Phoenix Bios Post Code

    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 1-3-4-3. RAM failure on Initialize Multi Processor http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 67 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) Jump to UserPatch2 Initialize notebook docking http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 68 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 69: Appendix I: How To Make A Driver Diskette

    Appendix I: 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 70 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 autom atically restart. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 71: 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77: Technical Support

    (which can have expensive consequences). If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can help. Bes ides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.
  • Page 78 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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