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Tiger K8SSA
S3870
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.
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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: Check The Box Contents
1 x Ultra-DMA-100/66 IDE cable 1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x COM Port cable 1 x Tiger K8SSA User’s Manual 1 x Tiger K8SSA Quick Reference Guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 2 x CPU Retention Frame 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...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations
12GB of DDR400/333 memory. The S3870 is ideal for CPU, memory, and network intensive applications required in the HPC and clustering applications. 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 BIOS cable) • AMI BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash •Tyan 2x9 front-panel pin header •Tyan 2x6 pin header for front •Serial Console Redirect panel LAN LED and ID •USB boot supported LED/Switch •ACPI supported...
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Page 7: Software Specifications
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 32-bit Microsoft Windows Server 2003 64-bit SUSE Professional 9.x and SLES 9 RHEL3 Update 4 and 5 RHEL4 Update 1 TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with or without notice. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 8 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Board Installation
Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions: The Tiger K8SSA 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 10: 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 11: Block Diagram
2.2 - Block Diagram Tiger K8SSA (S3870) Block Diagram http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 12: 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 cover CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover http://www.tyan.com... - Page 13 (Close 1-2) Default, support ASF 2.0 Page 19 (Close 2-3) support SMDC card Clear CMOS Jumper (Close 1-2) Default Page 19 (Close 2-3) Clear CMOS IPMB Pin Header Page 19 SMDC Connector Page 21 J5/J25/J27/J36/J37/JP4 Reserved for OEM only http://www.tyan.com...
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- Page 15 Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. Signal Signal JP6: PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper Speed 133MHz (Default) 100MHz J2/J3: 3-pin Fan Connector +12 V Use these headers to connect cooling fans to the motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable. http://www.tyan.com...
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- Page 17 SMBUS Clock header for electrical SMBUS Data connection to the front panel switches and 5VSB LED’s. Warning LED - Non-mask Interrupt (NMI) Warning LED + PWR SW Reset PWR LED- HDD LED- PWR LED+ HDD LED+ http://www.tyan.com...
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- Page 19 (Default) JP2/JP3: SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper JP2 JP3 Support ASF2.0 Support SMDC card J18: SO-DIMM Socket Connect SAS/SATA II Daughter Card (compatible with Tyan M9000-10, M7901/7902 Ultra 320 SCSI “TARO” card). J26: IPMB Pin Header Pin 1 IPMB Pin 2 DATA...
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- Page 21 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 compatible with RSTBTN# COM_TXD OEMBTN# COM_RXD Tyan M3291 (SMDC).
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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...
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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
•Memory in P2_ DIMM1 or 2 is not required when running dual CPU configuration. •AMD Opteron processors support 64bit (non-interleaved) or 128bit (interleaved) memory configurations •128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB PC3200/2700/PC2100 DDR REGISTERED memory modules are supported. •All installed memory will be automatically detected. •Supports up to 12GB. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 30 This following chart outlines the rules for populating memory (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM Slot) DIMM Slot 128-Bit support P1_DIMM1 P1_DIMM2 P1_DIMM3 P1_DIMM4 P2_DIMM1 P2_DIMM2 DIMM Slot 64-Bit Support P1_DIMM1 P1_DIMM3 P2_DIMM1 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...
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Page 32: Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tiger K8SSA 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...
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Page 34: Installing Add-In Cards
AD 21 PCIIRQ_L9 (U4) XG20(U8) AD 22 PCIIRQ_L10 PCISLOT1 AD 23 PCIIRQ_L11 PCIIRQ_L12 PCIIRQ_L13 PCIIRQ_L14 (J10) PCISLOT2 AD 24 PCIIRQ_L12 PCIIRQ_L13 PCIIRQ_L14 PCIIRQ_L11 (J9) PCISLOT3 AD 25 PCIIRQ_L13 PCIIRQ_L14 PCIIRQ_L11 PCIIRQ_L12 (J8) PCISLOT4 AD 26 PCIIRQ_L14 PCIIRQ_L11 PCIIRQ_L12 PCIIRQ_L13 (J7) http://www.tyan.com... - Page 35 G0_A_AD19 PCIIRQ_L0 PCIIRQ_L1 PCIIRQ_L2 PCIIRQ_L3 SLOT (J15) SODIMM G0_A_AD22 PCIIRQ_L2 PCIIRQ_L3 PCIIRQ_L4 PCIIRQ_L5 (J18) 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...
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Page 36: Installing Optional So-Dimm Modules
2.12 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules Your Tiger K8SSA S3870 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 37: Connecting External Devices
The two onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states. 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme Speed Left LED Right LED Left Right Link Green 10Mbps Activity Green (Blink) 10Mbps http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 38: Installing The Power Supply
2.14- Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Tiger K8SSA. The Tiger K8SSA requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin) power supply to boot. Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s). -
Page 39: 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 40 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 41: Chapter 3: Bios
Use the left/right ( ) arrow keys to make a selection. To display a sub-menu (A pointer “ ” marks all sub menus) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: Bios Advanced Menu
Section for Advanced ACPI ACPI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Mark as read, Clear or View Menu Item Event Log Configuration Event Log statistics Hardware Health Configure/monitor the Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health Hyper Transport Configuration Menu Item Configure HT links http://www.tyan.com... - Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 IDE devices. This Primary IDE Master/Slave displays the status of auto detection of Not Installed 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 Option Description 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 emulation or native S-ATA. S-ATA Enabled INT13 Support Enables or disables INT13 support. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 53 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 54 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 55 Selects the FAN type. 4Pin FAN FAN Select 3Pin FAN FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic programmed in selected temperature range. Enabled Disabled: Fan Power On. Auto FAN1, 2 Power Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=30%(40˚C)- Control 100%(60˚C), see CPU temperature Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 56 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 Mainboard Ambient Temperature FAN1 Speed FAN2 Speed FAN3 Speed FAN4 Speed http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 57 CPU2 Vcore : x.xxx V F10 Save and Exit +3.3 Vin : x.xxx V ESC Exit +3.3Vin : x.xxx V +5 Vin : x.xxx V +5 Vin : x.xxx V +12 Vin : x.xxx V +12 Vin : x.xxx V http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 58 CPU1: HT1000 HT Link than or equal to the system 400MHz Speed clock and the board is capable. 600MHz 800MHz Auto The Hyper Transport link will run at this width. 2 Bit CPU1: HT1000 HT Link Width 4 Bit 8 Bit http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 59 Exit Select MPS Revision. MPS Configuration ← → Select Screen MPS Revision [1.4] ↑↓ 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 60 Boot Security Chipset Exit AMD PowerNow Configuration Enabled/Disabled PowerNow. PowerNow [Disabled] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ 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 61 Shows the IRQ of the selected Base Address, IRQ Read only Serial Port. 115200 8,n,1 Selects Serial Port settings. 57600 8,n,1 Serial port Mode 38400, 8,n,1 19200 8,n,1 09600 8,n,1 None Selects Flow Control for console redirection. Flow Control Hardware Software http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 62 VT-UTF8 Combo Key key Support for ANSI/VT100 Support terminals. Enabled Sredir Memory Display This file allows user to select the No Delay Delay delay in seconds to display memory information. Delay 1 sec Delay 2 sec Delay 4 sec http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 63 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 64 Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM [Disabled] General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description MPS Configuration Disabled Onboard LAN1 Device Enabled/Disabled LAN controller Onboard LAN2 Device Enabled Disabled Onboard LAN1 OP-ROM Executed LAN OPROM or not Onboard LAN2 OP-ROM Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 65: Bios Pnp/Pci Menu
↑↓ Select Item Clear NVRAM [No] Change Option Plug & Play O/S [Yes] General Help F10 Save and Exit PCI Latency Timer [64] ESC Exit Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Disabled] http://www.tyan.com... - Page 66 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 mastering for reading / writing to PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled IDE drives. Reserved http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 67: Bios Boot Menu
Boot up Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Enabled] ← → Select Screen Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] ↑↓ Select Item Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com... - Page 68 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 69 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 3rd Boot Device depending on your Disabled preference. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 70 ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Removable Drives 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Specifies the boot sequence for removable drive booting. 1st Drive xxxxxxxxxx This option will show all removable devices. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 71: 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 72: Bios Chipset Menu
BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Options for NB. NorthBridge Configuration HT1000 South Bridge Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com... - Page 73 This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Read only from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 74 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 75 Allows user to enable software / Disabled HardWare Memory Hole hardware memory remapping Enabled around memory 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 76 ECC Chip Kill [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM [Disabled] ← → Select Screen BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] ↑↓ Select Item Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 77 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 78 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 79 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 80 Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled Enabled Resume on PME# Disabled 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...
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Page 81: 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... - Page 82 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 83: 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 84: 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 85 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 87: Appendix I: Smdc Information
Tyan SMDC is not a peripheral card. Unlike regular peripheral card such as AGP card, Network card or SCSI card, SMDC does not require any hardware specific driver. As long as a standby power comes into the system, SMDC will begin looking after the system. - Page 88 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...
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Page 89: 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 90 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 91: 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 92 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 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...
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Page 97: Technical Support
(which can have expensive consequences). If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations. - Page 98 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...