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Tempest i5100X
S5375
Version 1.1
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Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of this
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  • Page 1 Tempest i5100X S5375 Version 1.1 Copyright Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from TYAN Computer Corp. Trademark All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Check the box contents! Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations Hardware Specifications Chapter 2: Board Installation Board Image Block Diagram Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Installing the Processor(s) Installing the Memory Attaching Drive Cables Installing Add-in Cards Installing Optional SO-DIMM Modules 2.10...

  • Page 3: Check The Box Contents

    Check the box contents! 1x S5375 motherboard 3 x Serial ATA power cable 6 x Serial ATA Cable 2 x USB2.0 cable 1x Serial Port Cable 1 x S5375 user’s manual 1 x S5375 Quick Reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD 1 x I/O shield 2 x CPU Back Plane If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for...
  • Page 4 NOTE...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Tempest ® ® i5100X (S5375) is a flexible Intel platform for multiple applications, based on Intel 5100 MCH and ICH9R chipsets. ® Designed to support two Intel 5100/5200/5400 Series processors and 32GB DDR2-533/667 DIMM memory, and featured with integrated Dual 82573V LAN controllers, built-in 32MB XGI Z9S video plus six SATA2 ports, the S5375 offers...
  • Page 6 Expansion Slots Integrated Audio *S5375AG2NR (S5375AG2NR only) • One (1) PCI-E x16 slot w/ x16 •HD Audio (High-Definition Audio) signal supported • One (1) PCI-E x8 slot w/ x8 signal •Realtek ALC262 (High-Definition Audio) controller • Two (2) PCI-X 1.0 64/133 slots •Front panel audio header (2x5 pin) •...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of the Tempest i5100X S5375 matches the SSI CEB specification. Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an SSI CEB motherboard. How to install our products right… the first time The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual.

  • Page 8: Board Image

    2.1- Board Image Tempest i5100X S5375AG2NR 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 Tempest i5100X S5375G2NR-1U 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 10: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Tempest i5100X S5375AG2NR Block Diagram...
  • Page 11 Tempest i5100X S5375G2NR-1U Block Diagram...

  • Page 12: Board Parts, Jumpers And Connectors

    2.3 - 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 –...
  • Page 13 Jumper/Connector Function CD_IN Connector Front Panel Audio Connector AUX_IN Connector IPMB Connector SO-DIMM Socket Chassis Intrusion Connector Fan Board Header for Barebone TYFP2 Connector for Barebone J14 / J15 USB Front Panel Connector Front Panel Header USB1 USB Rear Connector COM2 COM2 Header SATA0~SATA5...
  • Page 14 SATA0 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5...
  • Page 15 J2: CD_IN Connector (S5375AG2NR only) Signal Signal J4: Front Panel Audio Connector (S5375AG2NR only) Signal Signal MIC1_LN MIC1_RN reserved FRONT_RN MIC_JD SENSE FRONT_LN LINE_JD J10: Chassis Intrusion Connector Use this header to connect with the front intruder button which indicates the warning message when the system cover is opened.
  • Page 16 COM2...
  • Page 17 COM2: COM2 Header Use these pin definitions to connect a port to COM2. *TYAN does not provide cable for this header. It is designed for barebone use only. Signal Signal J11: Fan Board Connector for Barebone It is designed for barebone use only. Signal Signal CPU0-TACH...
  • Page 18 CPUFAN1 FAN1 CPUFAN2 FAN3 FAN2 JP5: PCI-X Speed Select Jumper (S5375AG2NR only) Pin 1-2 Closed: 133MHz (Default) Pin 2-3 Closed: 100MHz max.
  • Page 19 J16: Front Panel Header The Front Panel Header is used to connect some control or signal wires from motherboard to chassis, such as HDD LED, power LED, power button, and reset button. HDDLED+ PWR LED+ HDDLED- PWR LED- PWR SW+ Reset+ PWR SW- VCC5...

  • Page 20: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis

    2.4 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support studs. If you are unsure of stud placement, simply lay the motherboard inside the chassis and align the screw holes of the motherboard to the studs inside the case.

  • Page 21: Installing The Processor(S)

    2.5 - Installing the Processor(s) Your Tempest i5100X S5375 supports the latest processor technologies from Intel. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support: http://www.tyan.com Processor Installation (LGA771 Socket) The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible.
  • Page 22 Lift the metal cover to expose the socket interior and place the socket in as shown. Pin 1 Close the cover and return the locking lever to its locked position. Repeat this procedure for the second processor socket. Turn the board upside down and insert the heat sink spring mechanism as shown.
  • Page 23 Repeat this procedure for the second processor. Cooling Fan Installation After you have installed the processor, the heatsink should be installed to ensure that the processor runs efficiently and does not overheat. Use the heatsink supplied for best results. Follow these instructions to install the heatsink shown. Apply some (a little will work, more doesn’t equal better performance) thermal compound to the top of the processor.

  • Page 24: Installing The Memory

    2.6 - Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-667/533 DIMM modules are required. Check the TYAN Web site at: www.tyan.com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard.
  • Page 25 Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tempest i5100X S5375. 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.

  • Page 26: Attaching Drive Cables

    2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tempest i5100X S5375 is also equipped with 6 Serial ATA (SATA) channels. Connections for these drives are also very simple. There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives. Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter.

  • Page 27: 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 slots that appear on your motherboard. PCI-E x16 slot (w/ x16 bus) PCI 32/33MHz slot PCI-E x8 slot (w/ x8 bus) PCI-X 64/133MHz slots...

  • Page 28: Installing Optional So-Dimm Modules

    2.9 - Installing Optional SO-DIMM modules Your S5375 motherboard is equipped with an optional proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The 200-pin vertical SO-DIMM connector can be used for TYAN M3295- 2/M3296 expansion card to provide such features as additional TYAN SMDC module support. For details of available expansions cards, visit the TYAN website at http://www.tyan.com.

  • Page 29: Connecting External Devices

    2.10 - Connecting External Devices The following diagrams will detail the rear port stack for this S5375 motherboard: PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard LAN Ports IPMI LAN Port USB x 2 VGA Port Serial Port NOTE: Peripheral devices can be plugged straight into any of these ports but software may be required to complete the installation.

  • Page 30: Installing The Power Supply

    2.11 - Installing the Power Supply There are two power connectors on your Tempest i5100X S5375. The Tempest i5100X S5375 requires 2 power inputs. - 24-pin (PW1) - 8-pin (PW2) NOTE: 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 31: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 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 32 Setup Basics The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard. Function <F1> General help window <ESC> Exit current menu arrow keys Select a different menu ↑ or ↓ arrow keys Move cursor up/down <Tab> or <Shift-Tab> Cycle cursor up/down <Home>...

  • Page 33: Bios Main Menu

    3.1 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 34: Advanced Menu

    3.2 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 35: Cpu Configuration

    3.2.1 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. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 36 Enabled Enable or disable the C1 C1E Support Enhanced mode Disabled When enabled, the processor's hardware prefetcher will be Enabled enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch data and Hardware Prefetcher code for the processor. When disabled, the processor's Disabled hardware prefetcher will be disabled.
  • Page 37 Enable/disable the Platform Enabled Environment Control Interface PECI (PECI). Enabled: CPU supports Disabled PECI Enabled When disabled, it disables one Core Multi-Processing execution core. Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology allows the system to Enabled dynamically adjust processor Intel® SpeedStep™ Tech voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average Disabled...
  • Page 38 3.2.2 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 39 3.2.2.1 SATA0 ~ SATA5 Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit SATA0 ← → Select Screen Device: Not Detected ↑↓ Select Item Change Option Tab Select Field Type [Auto] General Help LBA /Large Mode [Auto] F10 Save and Exit Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] ESC Exit...
  • Page 40 3.2.3 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...
  • Page 41 3.2.4 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 42 3.2.4.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit USB Mass Storage Device Configuration ← → Select Screen USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] ↑↓ Select Item Device #1 USB Flash Disk Change Option Emulation Type [Auto]...
  • Page 43 3.2.5 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 44 3.2.5.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced ACPI Configuration ← → Select Screen ACPI Version Features [ACPI v3.0] ↑↓ Select Item ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Change Option AMI OEMB table [Enabled] General Help Headless mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 45 3.2.5.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit South Bridge ACPI Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] Change Option ACPI APIC SCI IRQ [Disabled] General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option...
  • Page 46 3.2.6 AHCI Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the AHCI 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 47 3.2.6.1 AHCI Port0/Port1/Port2/Port3/Port4/Port5 Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit AHCI Port0 ← → Select Screen Device: Not Detected ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help SATA Port0 [Auto] F10 Save and Exit S.M.A.R.T. [Enabled] ESC Exit Feature Option Description...

  • Page 48: Apm Configuration

    3.2.7 APM Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. ← → Select Screen Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] ↑↓ Select Item Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Change Option Suspend Time Out [Disabled]...
  • Page 49 87.5% 75.0% 62.5% Select the duty cycle in throttle mode Throttle Slow Clock Ratio 37.5% 12.5% MONITOR Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Monitor KBC Ports 60/64 Ignore On/Off Go into On/Off, or Suspend when Power Button Mode Power Button is pressed. Suspend Enable/Disable RI to generate a wake Disabled...
  • Page 50 3.2.8 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) 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 51 3.2.9 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health 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. The settings are described on the following pages.
  • Page 52 3.2.9.1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Board Voltages Event Monitoring CPU0 Vcore : x.xxx V CPU1 Vcore : x.xxx V : x.xxx V 3.3Vsb : x.xxx V -12V : x.xxx V VBat : x.xxx V ←...
  • Page 53 3.2.10 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 54 None Select Flow Control for console Flow Control Hardware redirection. Software Disable: Turns off the redirection Disabled after POST Boot Loader: Redirection is active during POST Redirection After BIOS and during Boot Loader. Boot Loader POST Always: Redirection is always active. <Some OSs may not work if set to Always Always>...

  • Page 55: Pci Pnp Menu

    3.3 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 56 Yes: assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA if card requests IRQ. This is the default setting and should not be changed unless the Disabled VGA card manufacturer requires Palette Snooping to be Enabled. Palette Snooping Enabled: informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is Enabled...

  • Page 57: Boot Menu

    3.4 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 Boot Settings Configures settings during System Boot.
  • Page 58 Feature Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Enabled This option allows user bypass BIOS Quick Boot self test during POST. Disabled Disabled: displays normal POST Disabled messages. Quiet Boot Enabled: displays OEM log instead of Enabled POST messages. Allows user to force BIOS/Option ROM Force BIOS Add On ROM Display of add-on cards to be displayed during...

  • Page 59: Boot Device Priority

    3.4.2 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 60: Removable Drives

    3.4.3 Removable Drives Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives. 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 61: Security Menu

    3.5 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 62: Chipset Menu

    3.6 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 63 3.6.1 North Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing North Bridge Chipset 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 64 Feature Option Description North Bridge Chipset Configuration Enabled Channel Dependent Channel dependent rank/DIMM sparing Sparing enabled/disabled Disabled Enabled Channel 0 Channel 0 enabled/disabled Disabled Disabled Channel Specific Enables rank/DIMM sparing feature Sparing Enabled Rank Interleaving Rank Interleaving setting Enabled Channel 1 Channel 1 enabled/disabled Disabled Disabled...
  • Page 65 3.6.2 South Bridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing South Bridge Chipset 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 66: Exit Menu

    3.7 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 67: Chapter 4: Diagnostics

    Chapter 4: Diagnostics NOTE: if you experience problems with setting up your system, always check the following things in the following order: Memory, Video, CPU By checking these items, you will most likely find out what the problem might have been when setting up your system.

  • Page 68: 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.
  • Page 69 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 70 NOTE...

  • Page 71: Appendix: Smdc Information

    Appendix: SMDC Information Overview Tyan Server Management Daughter Card (SMDC) is a powerful yet cost-efficient solution for high-end server management hardware packages. Tyan’s goal is to provide remote system monitoring and control even when the operating system is absence or simply fails. This empowers Tyan’s server board with advanced industrial-standard features.
  • Page 72 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 SMDC runs on stand-by power -the SMDC will continue to function, even if the system is not powered on...

  • Page 73: 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 74 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 75 Doze mode: in this mode, only the CPU’s speed is slowed. DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which has the unfortunate tendency to lose data if it is not recharged regularly (every few milliseconds). This refresh requirement makes DRAM three to ten times slower than non-recharged RAM such as SRAM.
  • Page 76 Initial Program Load (IPL): a feature built into BBS-compliant devices, describing those devices as capable of loading and executing an OS, as well as being able to provide control back to the BIOS if the loading attempt fails. IPL: see Initial Program Load. IRQ (Interrupt Request): an electronic request that runs from a hardware device to the CPU.
  • 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. Novice end users can simply plug them into a computer that is running on a Plug-n-Play aware operating system (such as Windows 98), and go to work. 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.
  • Page 78 Serial port: called as such because it transmits the eight bits of a byte of data along one wire, and receives data on another single wire (that is, the data is transmitted in serial form, one bit after another). SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formally the most common form of RAM for motherboards.

  • Page 79: Technical Support

    Technical Support If a problem arises with your system, you should turn to your dealer for help first. Your system has most likely been configured by them, and they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Furthermore, if you purchased your system from a dealer near you, you can bring your system to them to have it serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have expensive consequences).
  • Page 80 Notice for the USA Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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