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Tomcat K8E-SLI
S2866
Version 1.2
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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
Page 66 3.13 Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Page 68 3.14 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults Page 69 3.15 Supervisor/User Password Setting Page 69 3.16 Save & Exit Setup/Exit without Saving Page 70 Chapter 4: Diagnostics Beep Codes Page 71 Flash Utility Page 71 http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 3 Appendix: SMDC Information Page 72 Glossary Page 74 Technical Support Page 80 http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 4: Check The Box Contents
1 x Tomcat K8E Quick 1 x Tomcat K8E Quick Reference guide Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 1 x I/O shield 1 x SLI card 1 x SLI card... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations
CAD, Graphics Design, and High Bandwidth Video Editing, etc. 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 SLI technology Intelligent Platform Management Interface Header System Management (2x25 pin SMDC pin header) SMSC DME1737 w/ hardware Tyan Server Management monitoring Daughter card M3291 (optional) Total six 4-pin Fan connectors, FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, and CPU Integrated Audio FAN have both tachometer and (S2866A2NRF only) auto FAN control;...
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Page 7: Software Specifications
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32bit & 64bit) SLES Serve 9.0 & SUSE Workstation 9.3 RHEL3 Update 5 (32bit & 64bit) RHEL4 Update 1 (32bit & 64bit) TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS with or without notice. http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 8 Memo http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Board Installation
Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Tomcat K8E-SLI matches the ATX specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an ATX motherboard. How to install our products right… the first time The first thing you should do is reading this user’... -
Page 10: Board Image
2.1- 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. http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 11: Block Diagram
2.2 - Block Diagram Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866 Block Diagram http://www.TYAN.com... -
Page 12: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors
DM E1737 JP11 J 10 PCI 3 JP12 SMDC (J15) SMDC (J15) 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. http://www.TYAN.com... - Page 13 Front Panel LAN1/LAN2/LAN3 LED Headers Clear CMOS Jumper BCM5705 LAN Control Jumper JP10 Intel82551 LAN Control Jumper JP11 VT6307 1394a Control Jumper JP12 XG20 Graphics Control Jumper SATA Active LED Connector J32/J33/J41/J42/J12 Chassis Fan Connectors CPU Fan Connector J36/J37/J38/J39 Serial ATA RAID Connectors http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 14 JP4/JP5: SMDC/ASF1.0 Select Header Support ASF1.0 ©©© Support SMDC card ©©© http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 15 Chassis Intr# (Active Low) J7: IEEE1394a Connector Signal Signal ©©©© ©©©©© Use this header to connect to the external device of IEEE 1394a. J9: IEEE1394a Connector Signal Signal ©©©© ©©©©© Use this header to connect to the external device of IEEE 1394a. http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 16 J15: SMDC Connector The SMDC connector allows you to connect with Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC). The S2866 supports Tyan SMDC M3291. See Appendix for more information on SMDC. http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 17 J27: 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 JP2: LCM Module Connector Signal Signal RXD2 V5DU...
- Page 18 JP1: PCI Slot Volt Select Header Select 3.3 volt for PCI slot. ©©© Select 5 volt for PCI slot. (Default) ©©© http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 19 Power off system and disconnect power supply from AC source Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and 3 for several seconds to Clear CMOS Replace jumper cap to close Pin_1 and 2 Clear Reconnect power supply to AC source (Default) Power on system http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 20 JP11 JP10 JP12 http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 21 Disable the integrated 1394a function of VT6307 PCI FireWire controller. JP12: XG20 Graphics Control Jumper Enable the integrated 2D/3D PCI graphic function of XG20 PCI graphic controller. (Default) Disable the integrated 2D/3D PCI graphic function of XG20 PCI graphic controller. http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 22 J34: SATA Active LED Header This header is used to connect the SATA active LED which indicates the status of SATA hard drives. Pin 1: VCC3 Pin 2: SATA Active http://www.TYAN.com...
- Page 23 J36, J37, J38, J39: Serial ATA RAID Connectors Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the Serial ATA cable You may use any two of the four Serial ATA ports to have the support of RAID 0 and 1 through the NVRAID. http://www.TYAN.com...
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Page 24: Installing The Processor
Check our website for latest processor support. http://www.tyan.com 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 the socket processor and may not be an exact representation of the processor you have. -
Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 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...
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Page 29: Finishing Installing The Heatsink
(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 30: 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 31: Installing The Memory
All installed memory will be automatically detected and no jumpers or settings need to be set. The Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866 supports up to 4GB of memory. Registered Memory is not supported. * Not validated at the time of print; subject to change. - Page 32 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 33: Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866 is equipped with 4 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. - Page 34 Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase. The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive 1.SATA drive cable connection 2.
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Page 35: Installing Add-In Cards
INT_C IEEE1394a Onboard AD20 INT_B 82551 Onboard AD26 INT_D VG20 Onboard AD19 INT_A BCM5705 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 36: Installing Graphic Cards & Sli Bridge
Graphic Card”. After installing two graphic cards, put the SLI Bridge onto two graphic cards to make the connection. SLI Card For two graphic cards For single graphic card Step 1: Insert the SLI card into the SO-DIMM slot. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 37 Step 2: Press the graphic card to secure the installation. Step 3: After installing two graphic cards into the PCI-E slots, connect the SLI Bridge onto the graphic cards. Step 4: Secure the SLI bracket to chassis with a screw. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 38 Uninstalling SLI Card Step 1: Press the two levers of SO-DIMM connector to release SLI card. Step 2: Remove the SLI card. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 39: Connecting External Devices
Serial Port S2866A2NRF Audio (Line in, MIC, Line out) PS/2 Gigabit Mouse/Keyboard Ethernet x 2 USBx2 Serial Port NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 40 The chart below illustrates the different LED states. 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme Left LED Right LED Link Green 10 Mbps Active Blinking Green Link Green Green 100 Mbps Active Blinking Green Green Link Green Yellow 1000 Mbps Active Blinking Green Yellow No Link http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 41: Installing The Power Supply
2.15 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866. The Tomcat K8E-SLI S2866 requires that you have an EPS12V power supply that has a 24- pin and an 8-pin power connector. Please be aware that ATX 2.x, ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies may not be compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s). - Page 42 Memo http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 43: Chapter 3: Bios Setup
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. 3.3 Getting Help Pressing [F1] will display a small help window that describes the appropriate http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 44: In Case Of Problems
Chipset section unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing. The Chipset defaults have been carefully chosen either by TYAN or your system manufacturer 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 45 Supervisor / User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 46: Standard Cmos Features Menu
¡ô¡õ¡ö ¡÷: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized defaults Date / Time Setup System Date: Adjusts the system date. mmMonths ddDays yyYears System Time: Adjusts the system clock. hhHours (24hr. format) mmMinutes SSSeconds http://www.tyan.com... - Page 47 None / 360K, 5.25in / 1.2M, 5.25in / 720K, 3.5in / 1.44M, 3.5in / 2.88M, 3.5in Halt On Determines if the computer should stop when an error is detected during power No Errors / All Errors / All, But Keyboard / All, But Diskette / All, But Disk/Key http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 48: Advanced Bios Menu
[Non-OS2] OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Press Enter] 4Console Redirection [Disabled] Small Logo (EPA) Show ¡ô¡õ¡ö ¡÷: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized defaults http://www.tyan.com... - Page 49 Floppy Disks USB-ZIP1 3.7.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority This item allows you to select the hard disk boot priority. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Prioiry Pri.Master Item Specific Help Pri.Slave Sec.Master Sec.Slave USBHDD0 USBHDD1 USBHDD2 Bootable Add-in Cards http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 50 CDROM. If this also fails, it will try to boot from the Hard Disk. Boot Other Device This option allows the system to boot from any other bootable device. Enabled / Disabled Swap Floppy Drive This feature allows the system to swap floppy drive. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 51 If you choose Setup, then the password is only required for access into the BIOS setup menus. Setup / System APIC Mode This option allows you to enable or disable Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) Mode. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 52 This feature is used to select Linux if your are running Linux operation systems. Others / Linux OS Select For DRAM > 64MB This BIOS feature determines how systems with more than 64MB of memory are managed. A wrong setting can cause problems like erroneous memory detection. Non-OS2 / OS2 http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 53 3F8h / 2F8h / 3E8h / 2E8h Agent after boot Keep Agent running after OS boot. Enabled / Disabled Small Logo (EPA) Show This option toggles the display of the EPA Energy Star logo at POST. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 54: Advanced Chipset Menu
This feature is used to set the Hyper Transport frequency. 1x / 2x / 3x / 4x / 5x / Auto HT Width This feature is used to set the Hyper Transport width. ¡õ8 ¡ô8 / ¡õ16 ¡ô8 /¡õ8 ¡ô16 / ¡õ16 ¡ô16 http://www.tyan.com... - Page 55 CLKs for the completion of the first part of a burst transfer. In other words, the lower the latency, the faster the transaction. 2 / 2.5 / 3 S/W Memory Hole Remapping This feature is used to configure the function of S/W memory hole remapping. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 56 Disabled / 40.0ns / 80.0ns / 160ns / 320ns / 640ns / 1.28u / 2.56u / 5.12u / 105.12u L2 cache background scrubber This feature allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. Disabled / 40.0ns / 80.0ns / 160ns / 320ns / 640ns / 1.28u / 2.56u / 5.12u / 105.12u http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 57 Enabling this option will cause the BIOS code from ROM to be copied on to the much faster RAM at location F0000h-FFFFFh, thus increasing system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Disabled / Enabled SLI Broadcast Aperture Disabled / Auto http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 58: Integrated Peripherals
Nvidia Lan Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard FDC Controller [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Serial Port 1 [2F8/IRQ3] Onboard Serial Port 2 ¡ô¡õ¡ö ¡÷: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized defaults http://www.tyan.com... - Page 59 DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver). Auto / Disabled IDE DMA transfer access This feature is used to enable the function of IDE DMA transfer access. Disabled / Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 60 Primary/Secondary RAID. Enabled / Disabled OhChip USB This setting is used to configure the version of OnChip USB. Disabled / V1.1+V2.0 / V1.1 USB Keyboard Support This option allows you to enable the support for USB keyboard. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 61 Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select “Disabled” in the field. Enabled / Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 62: Power Management Menu
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disable] AMD Cool ‘ n’ Quiet/Power Now [BUTTON ONLY] POWER ON Function ¡ô¡õ¡ö ¡÷: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized defaults http://www.tyan.com... - Page 63 This feature is used to enable the function of intruder detection. Enabled / Disabled PowerOn After Pwr-Fail This option defines the state of the system when power fails and returns again. If On is selected, the system automatically switches on when power is resumed. http://www.tyan.com...
- Page 64 Auto / Disable Power on Function This option defines how the system can be waked up from the sleep mode. Button only / Keyboard + BTN / KB + mouse + BTN / Mouse + BTN http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 65: Pnp/Pci Configurations Menu
DMA assignments of all of the boot and PNP devices in the system. If you set this option to Manual, you will be able to manually assign all IRQ and DMA information. Auto (ESCD) / Manual IRQ Resources This option is used to manually assign IRQ resources. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 66: Pc Health Status Menu
Current System Temp VDIMM VCCP 3.3VSB VBat Vcc33 CPU Fan Speed Fan3 Speed Fan2 Speed Fan1 Speed ¡ô¡õ¡ö ¡÷: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized defaults http://www.tyan.com... - Page 67 This item lets CPU fan work at minimum PWM duty cycle once the CPU temperature is below the set option. 45¢J / 50¢J/ 55¢J/ 60¢J Min PWM Duty Cycle Set This item allows you to set minimum PWM Duty Cycle. 0% / 30% / 40% / 50% http://www.tyan.com...
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Page 68: Frequency/Voltage Control Menu
Default if you are not sure. Default / +0.02V / +0.04V / +0.06V DRAM Voltage Regulator This option controls how much voltage is supplied to your DRAM. Select Default if you are not sure. Default / +0.01V / +0.02V / +0.03V http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 69: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
Setup freely. When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 70: Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving
Setup selections stored in CMOS. After saving the values the system is restarted again. Exit without Saving This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer. http://www.tyan.com... -
Page 71: 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 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 80: Technical Support
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you. http://www.tyan.com... - Page 81 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations. Document #: D1668-120 http://www.tyan.com...