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TYAN S7016 User Manual

Intel 5520 (tylersburg-36d) and intel 82801jir ich10/r chipsets
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S7016
Version 1.1
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  • Page 1 Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing. MiTAC assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. MiTAC retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications at any time, without notice.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Power Supply 2.13 Finishing up Chapter 3: BIOS Setup BIOS Main Menu Advanced Menu PCI PnP Menu Boot Menu Security Menu Chipset Menu Exit Menu Chapter 4: Diagnostics Beep Codes Flash Utility AMI BIOS Post Code Glossary Technical Support http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 3: Check The Box Contents

    2 x Serial ATA Cable 1 x USB2.0 cable 1 x S7016 user’s manual 1 x S7016 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 2 x 1U passive heatsinks (proprietary) (CHSK-0380, MiTAC P/N 343780900001) 2 x mini SAS Cable (S7016WGM3NR)
  • Page 4 NOTE http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    S7016 the power and flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application. 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 Temp. Environment In/Non-operating 90%, non-condensing at 35° C Humidity RoHS 6/6 RoHS Complaint Motherboard (1) S7016 Motherboard Package Manual (1) User's manual / (1) Quick Ref. Guide Contains Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD I/O Shield (1) I/O Shield http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 7 PCI-E (1) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slot / (2) PCI-E Gen.2 x8 slots Expansion Slots Recommended M2083-RS, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) / M2081-2, PCI-E TYAN Riser Card x8 1U riser card (right) Recommended Barebone / 1U Barebone GT24-B7016 Chassis...

  • Page 8: Server Engines Pilot2

    SATA 1-to-2 power cable / (1) CCBL-035J, 2-port USB Cable bracket cable / (1) CCBL-067O, Mini-SAS cable for GT24- B7016 1.3 – Server Engines Pilot2 Please visit the TYAN Web Site at http://www.tyan.com to download the latest Server Engines Pilot2 User’s Guide. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Board Image

    2.1 - Board Image S7016 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 S7016 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 Power Switch Reset Switch LAN3 LED Header USB1 Type-A USB Connector SAS Enable/Disable Jumper BMC Enable/Disable Jumper BMC Update Jumper Flash Manageability Engine (ME) Jumper Clear CMOS Jumper JP2/JP3 COM2 Switch Jumper BMC Flash Jumper PCI-E x8/x16 select Jumper http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 14 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 15 HDLED- WLED2- PWRSW+ LAN1LED+ LAN1LED- RSTSW SMBDAT SMBCLK IDLED_SW INTRD# LAN2LED+ NMI_SW- LAN2LED- NOTE1: +3.3V power rail is IDLED, WLED (Warning LED), LANLED NOTE2: +5V power rail is PWRLED, HDLED J3: IPMB Connector Signal Signal IPMB DATA IPMB CLK http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 16 USB1 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 17 USB1: Type-A USB Connector Signal Signal USB D- USB D+ J27: Chassis Intrusion Header Signal Signal INTRUDER# J17: CPLD JTAG Header Signal Signal JTAG_TCK JTAG_TDO +3.3V JTAG_TMS JTAQG_TDI J22: ICH SGPIO Header Signal Signal SMBCLK SDATAOUT0 SMBDAT SDATAOUT1 SLOAD SCLOCK http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 18 JP2/JP3 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 19 JP8: BMC Boot FW Flash Jumper Pin 1-2 Closed: Disable Pin 2-3 Closed: Enable (Default) JP9: PCIE x8/x16 Select Jumper Pin 1-2 Closed: PCIE Slot6 x16 (Default) Pin 2-3 Closed: PCIE Slot5/6 x8 J7: PSMI Connector Signal Signal SMB_CLK SMB_DAT SMBALERT V3P3 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 20 J60/J56 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 21 LAN3 LED+ LAN3 LED- J6: SAS Enable/Disable Jumper Pin 1-2 Closed: SAS Enable (Default) Pin 2-3 Closed: SAS Disable J61: Flash Manageability Engine (ME) Jumper Pin 1-2 Closed: ME Enable (Default) Pin 2-3 Closed: ME Disable for Firmware (FW) Flash http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 22: Installing The Processor And Heatsink

    Please note that both processors of the same type and frequency are required for optimal system performance. NOTE: TYAN is not liable for damage as a result of operating an unsupported configuration. Follow these instructions to install your processor.
  • Page 23 The following diagram illustrates how to install heatsink onto the CPU socket of S7016. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU and secure it clockwise to the motherboard with four screws. NOTE: The heatsinks are S7016 proprietary. Please contact your local vendor for purchase. (CHSK-0380, MiTAC P/N 343780900001) http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 24 Install FAN INTO ChASSIS TO LET AIR FLOW IN!!! - To ensure that the board runs efficiently and does not overheat, make sure there is air flow around the CPU VRD/IOH (as shown) to help disperse the heat generated around the area. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 25: Thermal Interface Material

    CPU lid (applying too much will actually reduce the cooling). Note: Always check with the manufacturer of the heatsink & processor to ensure the Thermal Interface material is compatible with the processor & meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Installing The Memory

    2.8 - 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 details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard. The following pictures show common types of DDR3 memory modules.
  • Page 29 http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 30 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. Always install memory modules into the memory Caution! sockets before riser cards are installed. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 31: Attaching Drive Cables

    Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. TYAN has supplied two SATA cables and one mini SAS cable. If you are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of purchase.

  • Page 32: Installing Add-In Cards

    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 33: Connecting External Devices

    10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme Left LED Right LED Link Slow Blinking Green 10 Mbps Active Blinking Green Link Slow Blinking Green Green 100 Mbps Active Blinking Green Green Link Slow Blinking Green Orange 1000 Mbps Active Blinking Green Orange No Link http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 34: Installing The Power Supply

    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 35: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    To configure the advanced chipset features PCI/PnP To configure legacy Plug & Play or PCI settings Boot To configure system boot order Security To configure user and supervisor passwords Chipset To configure chipset management features Exit To exit setup utility http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 36 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 37: Bios Main Menu

    General Help F10 Save and Exit System Time [HH:MM:SS] ESC Exit System Date [MM:DD:YYYY] 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 38: Advanced Menu

    Section for Advanced ACPI ACPI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Section for Advanced AHCI AHCI Configuration Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health Configure/monitor the Menu Item Configuration Hardware Health IPMI configuration including IPMI 2.0 Configuration Menu Item server monitoring and event log http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 39 Menu Item Configure PCI Express Support Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access Trusted Computing Configure settings related to Menu Item Configuration Trusted Computing Information Onboard Devices Onboard Devices and PCI Add- Menu Item Configuration on cards Enable/Disable http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 40: Cpu Configuration

    [Enabled] [Auto] C State package limit setting C1 Auto Demotion [Enabled] C3 Auto Demotion [Enabled] Feature Option Description CPU Configuration Manufacturer ® Intel Frequency Read only Displays information about CPU BCLK Speed Cache L1/L2/L3 Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 41 Intel TurboMode Tech frequency in specific condition. Enabled Disabled C-State: CPU idle is set to ® Intel C-STATE Tech C2/C3/C4 Enabled ® NOTE: C3 State and C6 State will appear when Intel SpeedStep Tech is set to [Disabled]. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 42 When enabled, CPU will Enabled C1 Auto Demotion conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore Disabled auto-demote information. When enabled, CPU will Enabled conditionally demote C6/C7 C3 Auto Demotion requests to C3 based on uncore Disabled auto-demote information. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 43 Enable/Disable device write protection. Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect This will be effective only if device is Enabled accessed through BIOS. IDE Detect Time Out 0~35 Select the time out value for detecting (Sec) (at 5 interval) ATA/ATAPI device(s). http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 44 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 45 Allow BIOS to select Serial Port2 Base Serial Port2 Address 2E8 IRQ3 Addresses. 2F8 IRQ3 Disabled Disabled When a chassis open event is detected, Chassis Intrusion the BIOS will record the event and issue a detection warning beep. Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 46 Enable or disable hotplug USB Enabled floppy support. A dummy FDD device is created that will be Hotplug USB FDD Support associated with the hotplugged Disabled FDD later. AUTO option creates this dummy device only Auto if there is no USB FDD present. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 47 If Auto, USB devices less than 530 Floppy MB will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as hard drive. Forced Emulation Type Forced FDD FDD option can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD Hard Disk (Ex. ZIP drive). CDROM http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 48 Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit General ACPI ACPI Settings Configuration settings General ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration ← → Select Screen Chipset ACPI Configuration ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 49 F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description General ACPI Configuration S1 (POS) Select the ACPI state used for Suspend Mode S3 (STR) System Suspend. Auto Determine whether to invoke VGA Repost Video on S3 Resume BIOS post on S3/STR resume. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 50 Include OEMB table pointer to AMI OEMB table R(X)SDT pointer lists. Disabled Enabled Enable or disable Headless Headless mode operation mode through ACPI. Disabled Enabled Enable or Disable the building of ACPI SRAT Table NUMA for SLES 11 ACPI SRAT Table. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 51 Resume feature, which is generally useless). Disabled Enable / Disable ACPI APIC SCI ACPI APIC SCI IRQ Enabled Enabled Enable/disable High Performance High Performance Event Timer Event Timer. Disabled FED00000h FED01000h HPET Memory Address Choose HPET Memory Address FED02000h FED03000h http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 52 AHCI Port4 [Not Detected] ESC Exit AHCI Port5 [Not Detected] Feature Option Description AHCI Configuration Enabled AHCI BIOS Support Enable for supporting AHCI. Disabled Some SATA CD/DVD in AHCI mode need AHCI CD/DVD Boot to wait ready longer. Time Out http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 53 AHCI Port0 Configuration Auto Select the type of device SATA Port0 connected to the system. Not Installed S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Enabled Analysis and Reporting S.M.A.R.T. Technology) is a utility that monitors your disk status to Disabled predict hard disk failure. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 54 Disabled: Fan Power On. Auto FAN Control Enabled: Fan Power Duty Cycle=50% Enabled C)—100% (0 C), see max (CPUs, SIO) temperature 60% Duty Cycle Duty Cycle control range: PWM Minimal Duty 60%-100% 45% Duty Cycle Cycle 45%-100% 30%-100% 30% Duty Cycle http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 55 ← Select Screen Channel A Temperature (CPU1) ↑↓ Select Item Channel A Temperature (CPU1) Tab Select Field Channel A Temperature (CPU1) General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 56 Clear BMC System Event [Enter] Clear all events in BMC System Event Log Disabled Allows the BMC to reset or power down Reset System BMC Watch Dog Timer the system if the operating system Action Power Down crashes or hangs. Power Cycle http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 57 Event Message Format Ver xx (Voltage) Tab Select Field Event Sensor Type General Help Event Sensor Number F10 Save and Exit Event Dir Type xx xx xx ESC Exit Event Data Read only. It can not be modified in user mode. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 58 Select action for PEF Action Control Global Control Power Cycle OEM Action Diagnostic Int. Disabled Enable/disable Alert Startup Alert Startup Delay Delay Enabled Disabled Startup Delay Enable/disable Startup Delay Enabled Disabled Event Message for PEF Enable/disable Event Message Action for PEF Action Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 59 Description LAN Configuration Channel Number Status Read only DHCP IPMI IP Source STATIC/DHCP IPMI DHCP (Read only) STATIC Current IP Address in BMC Read only Current Subnet Address in BMC Read only Current MAC Mask in BMC Read only http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 60 Intel VT-d Configuration ® Enable or disable Intel Virtualization Enabled Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) support. VT-d support on Intel platforms provides the Intel VT-d capability to ensure improved isolation of Disabled I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and availability. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 61 [Disabled] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description PCI Express Configuration Enabled Active State Power- Enable/disable PCI Express L0s and Management L1 link power status. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 62 COM2 Base Address, IRQ Read only 115200 8,n,1 57600 8,n,1 Serial Port Mode Select Serial Port settings. 38400 8, n, 1 19200 8,n,1 9600 8,n,1 None Select Flow Control for console Flow Control Hardware redirection. Software http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 63 VT-UTF8 Enabled VT-UTF8 Combo Key Enable VT-UTF8 Combination key Support Support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. Disabled No Delay Delay 1 Sec Sredir Memory Display Gives the delay in seconds to Delay display memory information Delay 2 Sec Delay 4 Sec http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 64 Report TPM Owner status Clearing the TPM is the process of returning the TPM to factory defaults. It is possible the platform owner will change when in this state. Are you sure you want to clear it? Cancel http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 65 Enable/disable onboard VGA Disabled chip Onboard VGA device NOTE: Do not disable if you have no other VGA card Enabled attachment. Auto Lan (82574) / Lan (82576) Enable/disable Lan controller Enabled Disabled Enabled Lan OP-ROM Execute Lan OP-ROM or not Disabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 66: Pci Pnp Menu

    When set to higher values, every PCI device PCI Latency Timer can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. Values in units of PCI clocks for PCI device latency timer register. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 67 Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is Enabled installed in the system so the card will function correctly. Enabled: BIOS uses PCI bus Disabled PCI IDE BusMaster mastering for reading / writing to IDE drives. Enabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 68: Boot Menu

    PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] ← → Select Screen Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] ↑↓ Select Item Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Change Option General Help Endless Boot [Disabled] F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 69 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 Disabled Enable/Disable endless loop boot from Endless Boot BBS table. Enabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 70: Boot Device Priority

    Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Boot Device Priority xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx Settings for boot priority. 1st Boot Device These can be customized 2nd Boot Device xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx depending on your 3rd Boot Device preference. Disabled http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 71: Hard Disk Drives

    1st Drive [xxxxxxxx] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx 1st Drive sequence from the available Disabled devices. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 72: Removable Drives

    1st Drive [xxxxxxxx] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Removable Drives Specifies the boot xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx 1st Drive sequence from the available Disabled devices. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Chipset Menu

    ← → Select Screen cause system to malfunction. ↑↓ Select Item CPU Bridge Configuration Enter Go to Sub Screen North Bridge Configuration General Help South Bridge Configuration F10 Save and Exit ME Subsystem Configuration ESC Exit Watchdog Timer Configuration http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 75 Channel Mirroring Memory Mode space between channels Lockstep Lockstep: lockstep between channel 0 and 1 Sparing Spare: sparing mode Disabled ECC demand scrubbing Demand Scrubbing enabled / disabled Enabled Disabled ECC patrol scrubbing enabled Patrol Scrubbing / disabled Enabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 76 Current QPI Frequency Disabled Crystal Beach/DMA Crystal Beach/DMA Configuration Enabled NOTE: The item listed below will appear when Crystal Beach/DMA is set to [Enabled]. Disabled Crystal Beach/DCA Crystal Beach/DCA Configuration Enabled Enabled Coarse-Grained Clock Enable/disable Coarse-Grained Clock Gating Gating Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 77 South Bridge Chipset Configuration 4-5 seconds 3-4 seconds SLP_S4# Min. Select Timing for SLP_S4# Assertion Width 2-3 seconds 1-2 seconds Power Off Restore on AC Power Configure how the system board Power On Loss responds to a power failure. Last State http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 78 Exit ME Subsystem Configuration ← → Select Screen ME-HECI [Enabled] ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description ME Subsystem Configuration Enabled ME-HECI Enable or disable ME-HECI Disabled http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 79 F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Watchdog Timer Configuration POST: BIOS POST Watchdog, timer POST counting start at PowerON, stop at OS boot. Watchdog Mode PowerON OS: OS boot Watchdog, start at OS boot. Disabled PowerON: Start on PowerON http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: Amibios Post Code

    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. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 83 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 85: Glossary

    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 also the possibility of losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is temporarily stored, not permanently saved. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 86 DMA (Direct Memory Access): channels that are similar to IRQs. DMA channels allow hardware devices (like soundcards or keyboards) to access the main memory without involving the CPU. This frees up CPU resources for other tasks. As with http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 87 EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash BIOS, 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 88 PCI PIO (PCI Programmable Input/Output) modes: the data transfer modes used by IDE drives. These modes use the CPU for data transfer (in contrast, DMA channels do not). PCI refers to the type of bus used by these modes to communicate with the CPU. http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 89 SATA (Serial ATA): is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA physical storage interface. Serial ATA is a drop-in solution in that it is compatible with today’s http://www.tyan.com...
  • Page 90 CPUs without damaging the sensitive CPU pins. The CPU is lightly placed in an open ZIF socket, and a lever is pulled down. This shift the processor over and down, guiding into the board and locking it into place. http://www.tyan.com...

  • Page 91: 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.
  • Page 92 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 #: D1997-110 http://www.tyan.com...

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