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TYAN Thunder n3600W S2935 User Manual

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Thunder n3600W
S2935
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

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations Page 5 Hardware Specifications Page 5 Chapter 2: Board Installation Board Image Page 8 Block Diagram Page 9 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Page 10 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Page 17 Installing the Processor(s) Page 18 Installing the Memory...

  • Page 3: Check The Box Contents

    1x Thunder n3600W S2935G4NR/S2935G4NRI motherboard 1 x Thunder n3600W S2935 user’s manual 1 x Thunder n3600W S2935 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x Power Adapter Cable If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for...
  • Page 4 NOTE...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations

    CPU, memory, and video intensive applications such as 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 Graphics Controller Integrated SATA controllers •XGI Volari Z9S • Three serial ATA II Host •16MB frame buffer memory controllers embedded • Supports up to 4 Serial ports Connectors running at 3.0Gb/s per direction per • channel One USB Header (via optional •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Unplug the power from your computer power supply and then touch a safely grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power supply case). For the safest conditions, TYAN recommends wearing a static safety wrist strap. (2) Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board, or flex the board in any way.

  • Page 8: Board Image

    2.1- Board Image S2935G4NR S2935G4NRI 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.

  • Page 9: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder n3600W S2935 Block Diagram...

  • Page 10: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors

    2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF, without jumper cover CLOSED – Jumper ON, with jumper cover...
  • Page 11 Jumper/Connector Function J30/J31/J32/J33/J34 8-pin Fan Connectors with Speed Control ID LED Header IB LED Header IPMB Pin Header LCM Pin Header Barebone Front Panel Pin Header USB Front Panel Connector J26/J28 4-pin Power Supply SMBUS Header J27/J29 3-pin Power Supply Signal Header PW1/PW4 12-pin Power Supply Connector PW2/PW3...
  • Page 12 (from top to bottom) J30~J34: 8-pin FAN Connector with speed control Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to your motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable. This connector supports the tachometer monitoring and auto fan speed control. J30/J34 Signal Signal...
  • Page 13 J24: Barebone Front Panel Pin Header Signal Signal HDLED+ HDLED- RESET+ RESET- PWRLED+ PWRLED- WARNLED+ WRANLED- NMI+ NMI- PWRSW+ PWRSW- PWRSW+ PWRSW- FPLAN_LED+ FPLAN_LED- FPIB_LED+ FPIB_LED- IDLED+ IDLED- IDLEDBTN+ IDLEDBTN- J25: USB Front Panel Connector Use these headers to connect to the USB devices via the enclosed USB cable.
  • Page 14 J7: ID LED Header Signal Signal J8: IB LED Header (for S2935G4NRI only) Signal Signal J9: IPMB Pin Header Signal Signal IPMB DATA IPMB CLK J22: LCM Pin Header Signal Signal RXD2 5VSB TXD2...
  • Page 15 J26/J28: 4-pin Power Supply SMBUS Header Signal Signal PS_ALERT_L PS_SMBCLK PS_SMBDAT J27/J29: 3-pin Power Supply Signal Header Signal Signal Signal PWR_ON_L PS_PWRGD JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper when you lost your system/setup password or need to clear system BIOS setting. Normal How to clear the CMOS data (Default)
  • Page 16 JP6/JP7: LAN Enable/Disable Jumper Enable LAN Device (Default) Disable LAN Device: JP6 disable U14 JP7 disable U15 JP8: OPMA Function Jumper LAN SMBDAT to OPMA Sideband SDA (Default) LAN SMBDAT to South Bridge JP9: OPMA Function Jumper LAN SMBCLK to OPMA Sideband SCLK (Default) LAN SMBCLK to South Bridge PW1/PW2/PW3/PW4: Power Connector PW1 &...

  • Page 17: 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...

  • Page 18: Installing The Processor(S)

    2.5 - Installing the Processor(s) Your S2935 supports the latest processor technologies from AMD. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support: http://www.tyan.com Processor Installation The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible.
  • Page 19 Please note that the cap must be replaced when returning the MB to TYAN for repair service. Failure to do so will void your warranty and may cause damage to the board.

  • Page 20: Installing The Memory

    2.6 - Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Check the TYAN Web site at www.tyan.com for detailed memory recommendations. The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules.
  • Page 21 Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S2935. Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration. 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.

  • Page 22: Attaching Drive Cables

    Connections for these drives are very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. 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.

  • Page 23: Installing Add-In Cards

    2.8 - Installing Add-In Cards Before installing add-in cards, it’s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard. For this reason, we’ve provided the diagrams below, showing the most common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on your motherboard.

  • Page 24: Connecting External Devices

    2.9 - Connecting External Devices Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details. IPMI LAN Port LAN Ports USB x 2 InfiniBand Connector (S2935G4NRI only) VGA Port COM Port NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation.

  • Page 25: Installing The Power Supply

    2.10 - Installing the Power Supply There are four power connectors and two power supply signal headers on your Thunder n3600W S2935. The Thunder S2935 requires that you use a power adapter cable to connect the EPS 12V power supply to the motherboard. NOTE: Please be aware that ATX 2.x, ATX12V and ATXGES EPS 12V power supplies is not compatible with the board and will damage the motherboard and CPU(s).

  • Page 26: Finishing Up

    2.11 – Finishing Up Congratulations on making it this far! You’re finished setting up the hardware aspect of your computer. Before closing up your chassis, make sure that all cables and wires are connected properly, especially SATA cables and most importantly, jumpers. You may have difficulty powering on your system if the motherboard jumpers are not set correctly.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 About the BIOS The BIOS is the basic input/output system, the firmware on the motherboard that enables your hardware to interface with your software. The BIOS determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk. The BIOS contains all the code required to control the keyboard, display screen, disk drives, serial communications, and a number of miscellaneous functions.

  • Page 28: Setup Basics

    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 29: Bios Main Menu

    3.2 BIOS Main Menu The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured, options in blue can be changed.

  • Page 30: Advanced Menu

    3.3 Advanced Menu You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super I/O Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section.
  • Page 31 Feature Option Description Advanced Settings Configure AMD PowerNow AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu Item support Onboard Devices Menu Item Configure onboard devices Configuration...

  • Page 32: Cpu Configuration

    3.3.1 CPU Configuration You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 33 Feature Option Description CPU Configuration This option should remain disabled Disabled for normal operation. The driver GART Error Reporting developer may enable it for the Enabled purpose of testing. Enabled Microcode Update CPU Microcode update Disabled Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Enable/disable Secure Virtual Mode Machine Mode (SVM)
  • Page 34 3.3.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 35 3.3.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit While entering setup, RAID Setup BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays nVidia RAID Function [Enabled] the status of auto SATA0 (Dev5, Func0) [Disabled detection of IDE SATA1 (Dev5, Func0)
  • Page 36 3.3.2.2 SATA0/1/2/3 Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit SATA 0 Device: Not Detected ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option LBA /Large Mode [Auto] Tab Select Field Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] General Help PIO Mode [Auto] F10 Save and Exit...
  • Page 37 3.3.3 Super IO Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 38 3.3.4 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. A description of the selected item appears on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 39 3.3.4.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Enable RSDP pointers Advanced ACPI Configuration to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Di ACPI version has some ACPI Version Features [ACPI v2.0] ACPI APIC support [Enabled] AMI OEMB table [Enabled]...
  • Page 40 3.3.4.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit MCP55 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Chipset ACPI Configuration Enabled MCP55 ACPI HPET TABLE...

  • Page 41: Apm Configuration

    3.3.5 APM Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Disable/Enable PME to generate a wake event. Resume on RTC Alarm [Disabled] ← → Select Screen Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] ↑↓...
  • Page 42 3.3.6 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu. This logs system events (such as CMOS clear, ECC memory errors, etc) and writes the log into NVRAM. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 43 3.3.7 Hardware Monitor Sub-Menu You can use this screen to configure the Hardware Monitor submenu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 44 3.3.7.1 Voltage Monitoring Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view mainboard’s voltages. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ---Board Voltages Event Monitoring--- CPU1/2 Vdimm : x.xxx V CPU1 Vcore : x.xxx V CPU2 Vcore : x.xxx V 3.3V : x.xxx V : x.xxx V...
  • Page 45 3.3.8 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature allows access to the Server remotely via serial port. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 46 Feature Option Description Configure Remote Access type and parameters Disable: Turns off the redirection Disabled after POST Boot Loader: Redirection is active during POST Boot Loader Redirection After BIOS and during Boot Loader. POST Always: Redirection is always active. Always <Some OSs may not work if set to Always>...
  • Page 47 3.3.9 USB Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 48 3.3.10 AMD PowerNow Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the AMD PowerNow Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 49 3.3.11 Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Onboard Devices Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. The settings are described on the following pages.

  • Page 50: Pci/Pnp Menu

    3.4 PCI/PnP Menu You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration Menu. This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources & resolves conflicts. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option.
  • Page 51 Feature Option Description Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Clears NVRAM during system Clear NVRAM Boot. No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system Plug & Play OS configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

  • Page 52: Boot Menu

    3.5 Boot Menu You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configures settings Boot Settings during System Boot.
  • Page 53 Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display POST. Disabled Disabled Enabled: allows option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Capture interrupt 19. Enabled Enabled POST Status Output to POST Status Output to TYAN LCD module Disabled Disabled Endless Boot Endless loop boot from BBS table. Enabled...

  • Page 54: Boot Device Priority

    3.5.2 Boot Device Priority Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 55: Hard Disk Drives

    3.5.3 Hard Disk Drives Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 56 3.5.4 CD-DVD Drives Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 57: Security Menu

    3.6 Security Menu The system can be configured so that all users must enter a password every time the system boots or when BIOS Setup is entered, using either the Supervisor password or User password. The Supervisor and User passwords activate two different levels of password security.

  • Page 58: Chipset Menu

    3.7 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North Bridge configuration contains options for Memory & CPU settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 59 3.7.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing memory & Hypertransport settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on the following pages. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP...
  • Page 60 Feature Option Description NorthBridge Chipset Configuration It shows the clock frequency of the Memory CLK Read only installed SDRAM. This controls the timing delay (in clock CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.
  • Page 61 3.7.1.1 Memory Configuration Sub-Menu This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 62 Enabled Enable or disable DDR power down Power Down Enable mode Disabled Channel Power Down Mode Set DDR power down mode Chip Select...
  • Page 63 3.7.1.2 ECC Configuration Sub-Menu This menu allows the user to configure ECC setup for system & DRAM. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 64 Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us 5.12us DRAM scrubbing corrects memory 10.2us errors so later reads are correct. 20.5us Doing this while memory is not being DRAM BG Scrub used improves performance. 41.0us Note: When AMD’s node interleave 81.9us feature is enabled, BIOS will force 163.8us...
  • Page 65 Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us Allows the L2/L3 Data Cache RAM to be corrected while idle. 2.56us L2 /L3 Cache BG Scrub 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us...
  • Page 66 3.7.1.3 DRAM Timing Configuration Sub-Menu This menu allows the user to configure DRAM Timing. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 67 3.7.1.4 IOMMU Option Menu This menu has options for IOMMU. Use the up and down arrow ( / ) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) keys to change the value of the selected option. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP...

  • Page 68: Exit Menu

    3.8 Exit Menu You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow ( / ) keys and pressing Enter. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Exit system setup after Exit Options saving the changes. F10 key can be used for Save Changes and Exit this operation.

  • Page 69: 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...

  • Page 70: Amibios Post Code

    4.3 AMIBIOS Post Code The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS: Checkpoint Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area.
  • Page 71 Checkpoint Description Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
  • Page 72 NOTE...

  • Page 73: Appendix: 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 74 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 75: Glossary

    Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount of power distributed to the computer’s devices. Devices not in use can be turned off, reducing unnecessary power expenditure. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port): a PCI-based interface which was designed specifically for demands of 3D graphics applications.
  • Page 76 Bus: a data pathway. The term is used especially to refer to the connection between the processor and system memory, and between the processor and PCI or ISA local buses. Bus mastering: allows peripheral devices and IDEs to access the system memory without going through the CPU (similar to DMA channels).
  • Page 77 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 78 up your system. Plug-n-Play operating systems can take care of these details for you. Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread (peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
  • Page 79 level 1 is known as mirroring, which stores the data within at least two hard drives, but does not stripe. RAID level 1 also allows for faster access time and fault-tolerance, since either hard drive can be read at the same time. RAID level 0+1 is both striping and mirroring, providing fault-tolerance, striping, and faster access all at the same time.
  • Page 80 UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also called UltraATA. Without a proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard drives. USB (Universal Serial Bus): a versatile port. This one port type can function as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard or joystick port.

  • Page 81: 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 82 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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