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Thunder n3600QX
S4987
Version 1.00
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Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of
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  • Page 1 Thunder n3600QX S4987 Version 1.00 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 Before you begin Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Congratulations………………….…………………….……...…….… 1.2 Hardware Specifications…..……..……………………….………..1.3 Software Specifications………………………………………………. Chapter 2: Board Installation 2.1 Board Image…………………….….…………………………………. 2.2 Block Diagram………………….….…………………………………. 2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors……….….……………………. 2.4 Installing the Processors.……….….…………………………………. 2.5 Heat Sink Installing……….……….…………………………………. 2.6 Thermal Installation Material…..….………………………………….
  • Page 3 3.9.2 Boot Device Priority………………..…………………………....61 3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives……………...………………………………....62 3.9.4 Removable Drives…………..…………………………………………. 63 3.9.5 Network Drives..……………………………………………………….. 63 3.10 Security Menu……………………………………………………….. 3.11 Chipset Menu………………………………………………………... 3.11.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 66 3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 73 3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu…………………… 74 3.12 Exit Menu……………………………………………………………...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Before you begin… Check the box contents! The retail motherboard package should contain the following: 1 x Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard 1 x Thunder n3600QX user’s manual 1 x Thunder n3600QX quick reference guide 1 x TYAN driver CD If any of these items are missing, please contact your vendor/dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process.

  • Page 5: Congratulations

    Chapter 1: Instruction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. Based on NVIDIA nForce Pro3600 chipset, the Thunder n3600QX (S4987) is designed to ® support AMD Opteron™ Socket F (1207) 8000 series dual-core and Quad- core processors and up to 128GB DDRII-667 memory, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance.

  • Page 6: Power Supply

    pin header Integrated SAS Controller Four SAS ports LSI 1068E SAS controller ● ● Four SATA ports PCI-E x4 interface ● ● One IDE connector Supports eight SAS ports (4 ports ● ● Two USB headers internal, 4 ports external) ●...

  • Page 7: Software Specifications

    1.3 - Software Specifications For OS (operation system) support, please check with Tyan support for latest information.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Board Installation

    Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. How to install our products right… the first time The first thing you should do is reading this user’s manual. It contains important information that will make configuration and setup much easier. Here are some precautions you should take when installing your motherboard: (1) Ground yourself properly before removing your motherboard from the antistatic bag.

  • Page 9: 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.

  • Page 10: Block Diagram

    2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder n3600QX (S4987) Block Diagram...

  • Page 11: 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. But for the DIMM number please refer to the above placement for memory installation.
  • Page 12 Jumpers & Connectors Jumper/Connector Function Front Panel Header (14Pin x 2) IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1) USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2) LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2) FAN Tach Connector (9Pin x 2) J19/J21/J22/J24/J39 FAN Connector (4Pin x 1) M2061 PWR Connector (4Pin x 1) J36/J37 SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)
  • Page 13 Jumper Placement J3: Front Panel Connector (14Pin x 2) Signal Signal HD LED+ HD LED- Reset Button+ Reset Button- PW LED+ PW LED- Fault LED+ Fault LED- SM BUS DATA SM BUS CLK NMI Button NMI Button- 5VSB INTRUDER# PWR Button+ PWR Button- LAN2 LED+ LAN2 LED-...
  • Page 14 J5: IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1) Signal Signal IPMB DATA IPMB CLK J12: USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2) Signal Signal +5VPWR +5VPWR DATA1- DATA2- DATA1+ DATA2+ Use this header to connect to the USB devices via the enclosed USB cable. J18: LCM Pin Header (3Pin x 2) Signal Signal...
  • Page 15 J19/J21/J22/J24/J39: FAN Connector (4Pin x 1) Signal TACH +12V Pin_1 NOTE: Pin 1 is not used when the FAN only have three pins.
  • Page 16 J36/J37 J35: M2061 PCI-E to PCI-X Riser Connector (4Pin x 1) Signal VDD_5_RUN Pin_1 J36/J37: SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2) Signal Signal SAS_SIO_DIN SAS_SIO_DOUT SAS_SIO_CLK KEY PIN SAS_SIO_END...
  • Page 17 J38: SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2) Signal Signal SAS_FAULT_L SAS_FAULT_L ED_N0 ED_N1 SAS_FAULT_L SAS_FAULT_L ED_N2 ED_N3 SAS_FAULT_L SAS_FAULT_L ED_N4 ED_N5 SAS_FAULT_L KEY PIN ED_N7 SAS_FAULT_L ED_N6 JP3/JP4: OPMA Setting Jumper (2Pin) Install: TYAN OPMA Card (Default) Remove: Other OPMA Card JP8: Clear CMOS You can reset the CMOS settings by using this jumper if you have forgotten...

  • Page 18: Installing The Processors

    2.4 - Installing the Processor Your brand new Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports the latest 64-bit processor ® ® technology from AMD . Only AMD Opteron™ Socket F 8000 series processors are certified and supported with this motherboard. 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.

  • Page 19: Heat Sink Installing

    2.5 - Heat sink Installation After installing the processor, you should proceed to install the heat sink. The CPU heat sink will ensure that the processor do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum performance for as long as you own them. The overheated processor is dangerous to the motherboard.

  • Page 20: Thermal Installation Material

    2.6 - Thermal Interface Material There are two types of thermal interface materials designed for use with the ® ™ Opteron processors. The most common material comes as a small pad attached to the heat sink at the time of purchase. There should be a protective cover over the material.

  • Page 21: Finishing Installing The Heat Sink

    2.7 - Finishing Installing the Heat sink After you have finished installing the heat sink onto the processor and socket, attach the end wire of the fan (which should already be attached to the heat sink) to the motherboard. The following diagram illustrates how to connect fans onto the motherboard.

  • Page 22: Tips On Installing Motherboard In Chassis

    2.8 - 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 23 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 24: Installing The Memory

    2.9 - 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 diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules. •...
  • Page 25 Dual CPU Single CPU installed Four CPU Installed (CPU0 and installed (CPU0 only) CPU1) Quantity of memory installed CPU0_DIMM1(A) √ √ √ CPU0_DIMM2(B) √ √ √ CPU0_DIMM3(A) √ √ √ CPU0_DIMM4(B) √ √ √ CPU0_DIMM5(A) √ √ √ √ √ √...
  • Page 26 Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Thunder n3600QX. 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 27: Attaching Drive Cables

    2.10 - Attaching Drive Cables Attaching IDE Drive Cable Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only allow them to be connected in the correct manner. TYAN motherboards have two on-board IDE channels, each supporting two drives. The black connector designates the Primary channel, while the white connector designates the Secondary channel.
  • Page 28 The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive 1. SATA drive cable connection 2. SATA drive power connection 3. SATA cable motherboard connector 4. SATA drive power adapter Attaching Floppy Drive Cables Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives. See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable.

  • Page 29: Installing Add-In Card

    2.11 - 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 may appear on your motherboard. PCI-E x 16 slot HTX slot SO-DIMM slot Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card...

  • Page 30: Installing So-Dimm Module - Opma Card

    2.12 - Installing SO-DIMM Modules - OPMA Card Your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard is equipped with a proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIMM connector plays the role of OPMA connector and supports Tyan M3295 M2 card and 3 party M3 OPMA card. Follow these steps to install the OPMA Card (M3295) into the SO-DIMM slot.

  • Page 31: Connecting External Devices

    2.13 - Connecting External Devices Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diagrams for the details. PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard LAN Port x 2 Serial USB Port x 2 Port Port SAS LED IB Active LED OPMA Power Port...

  • Page 32: Installing The Power Supply

    2.14 - Installing the Power Supply There are six power connectors on your Thunder n3600QX (S4987). The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports 12V and 5.5V SB input DPS power supplies, please use below combination: PWR3/7/8: 4-Pin PWR Connector reserved for Tyan 2U Barebone only PWR4: 4-Pin PWR Connector for Tyan M1223 only...

  • Page 33: Finishing Up

    PWR6: Power Connector for Tyan M1221 only (4Pin x 2) Signal Signal +12V +12V +3.3V PWR2: PWR Main Connector +12V +12V Pin 9: 90~264V +12V Pin 8: Neutral Pin 7: GND Signal Signal Neutral 90~264V We suggest using a 1000W or higher power supply; this of course depends on how many devices you attach.

  • Page 34: 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 soft- ware. 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 35: Setup Basics

    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 36: Bios Main Menu

    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. The right frame displays the key legend.

  • Page 37: Bios Advanced Menu

    BIOS 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>...

  • Page 38: Cpu Configuration

    3.7.1 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 39 Feature Option Description CPU Configuration Module Version AGESA Version Read only Displays information about CPU Physical Count Logical Count Revision Cache L1 Cache L2 Speed Read only Displays information about CPU Current FSB Multiplier Maximum FSB Multiplier Able to change Freq. uCode Patch Level This option should remain disabled Disabled...

  • Page 40: Ide Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.2 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 selection options. BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...
  • Page 41 3.7.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup Feature Option Description 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 [Disabled] the status of auto detection of IDE devices.
  • Page 42 3.7.2.2 Primary IDE Master/Slave Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Primary IDE Master Device: Not Detected ← → Select Screen Type [Auto] ↑↓ Select Item LBA /Large Mode [Auto] Change Option Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Tab Select Field PIO Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 43 3.7.2.3 SATA0/1/2/3 Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Third IDE Master Device: Not Detected ← → Select Screen LBA /Large Mode [Auto] ↑↓ Select Item Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Change Option PIO Mode [Auto] Tab Select Field DMA Mode [Auto] General Help...

  • Page 44: Super I/O Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.3 Super I/O 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.

  • Page 45: Acpi Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.4 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 46 3.7.4.1 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 v1.0] ↑↓ Select Item ACPI APIC support [Enabled] Change Option AMI OEMB table [Enabled] General Help Headless mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 47 3.7.4.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Chipset ACPI Configuration ← → Select Screen MCP55 ACPI HPET Table [Enabled] ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description...

  • Page 48: Apm Configuration

    3.7.5 APM Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Power Management/APM [Enabled] Enable or Disable APM Power Button Mode [On/Off] Video Power Down Mode [Enabled] Green PC Monitor Power State [Standby] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled] Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]...
  • Page 49 Feature Option Description APM Configuration Enabled Power Management/APM Enables or Disable APM. Disabled On/Off Go into ON/OFF or suspend Power Button Mode suspend when power button is pressed. Enabled Video Power Down Mode Power Down Video is Off. Disabled Standby Green PC Monitor Power Options: standby suspend off.

  • Page 50: Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu

    Enabled Disable/Enable LAN(MAC) to Resume On LAN (MAC) generate a wake event. Disabled Enabled Disable/Enable RI to generate a Resume On Ring Disabled wake event. Enabled Disable/Enable PS/2 Keyboard Resume On PS/2 Keyboard to generate a wake event. Disabled Enabled Disable/Enable RTC event to Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled...

  • Page 51: Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.7 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.
  • Page 52 3.7.7.1 FAN Configuration Sub-Men BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Fan Configuration FAN1 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN2 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN3 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN4 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN5 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN6 Reading XXXXX RPM FAN7 Reading XXXXX RPM...
  • Page 53 3.7.7.3 Temperature Configuration Sub-Men BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Temperature Configuration ← → Select Screen CPU0 Temperature: XXX°C/ XXX°F CPU1 Temperature: XXX°C/ XXX°F ↑↓ Select Item CPU2 Temperature: XXX°C/ XXX°F Change Option CPU3 Temperature: XXX°C/ XXX°F Tab Select Field General Help MCP55 Temperature:...

  • Page 54: Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.8 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 55: Usb Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.7.9 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 56 3.7.9.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Men BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit USB Mass Storage Device Configuration ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option Tab Select Field USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] General Help Device # 1 XXXX...

  • Page 57: Pci Pnp Menu

    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 58 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 59: Boot Menu

    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 60 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 61: Boot Device Priority

    3.9.2 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 62: Hard Disk Drives

    3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Specifies the boot Hard Disk Drives sequence from the available devices. 1st Drive [xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option...

  • Page 63: Removable Drives

    3.9.4 Removable Drives BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Specifies the boot Removable Drives sequence from the available devices. 1st Drive [xx,xxx-xxxxx:xxx] ← → Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option...

  • Page 64: Security Menu

    3.10 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 65: Chipset Menu

    3.11 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North Bridge configuration contains options for Memory & CPU settings. South Bridge configuration contains options for SM Bus & USB. Additional configuration for the AMD8131 PCI-X Tunnel is available in the PCI-X Configuration Menu.

  • Page 66: Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.11.1 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 67 Feature Option Description NorthBridge Chipset Configuration 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. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Read only...
  • Page 68 3.11.1.1 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 69 Feature Option Description Memory Configuration Select the DRAM Frequency Limit programming method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on Memclock Mode Auto SPDs. If Limit, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value. If Manual, the DRAM speed specified Manual will be programmed by users.
  • Page 70 3.11.1.2 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.
  • Page 71 Feature Option Description ECC Configuration 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us Allows the L1 Data Cache RAM to be Data Cache BG Scrub corrected while idle. 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us...
  • Page 72 3.11.1.3 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 73: Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for southbridge devices 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 Boot...

  • Page 74: Hyper Transport Mcp55 Configuration Sub-Menu

    3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives Hyper Transport Links 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 75: Exit Menu

    3.12 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 Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for Save Changes and Exit this operation.
  • Page 76 NOTE...

  • Page 77: 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. For more information on troubleshooting, check the TYAN website at: http://www.tyan.com.

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: Appendix I: How To Make A Driver Diskette

    Appendix I: How to Make a Driver Diskette Follow the steps below to make a driver diskette from the TYAN driver CD provided. Start the system and insert the TYAN CD into the CD-ROM drive to boot from CD. You will see the following menu. Then press [1] and [Enter] to boot the system to Tyan diskette maker.
  • Page 81 The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model. TYAN Driver Diskette Maker ** nVidia ** ====Choose Chipset Model==== nVidia NVRAID EXIT After selecting the chipset model, select the OS to start the diskette making. TYAN Driver Diskette Maker ====Example Chipset Driver==== Diskette =01= Microsoft Windows 2000 32-bit...

  • Page 82: Appendix Ii: Lsi Logic Config Utility

    Appendix II: LSI Logic Config Utility NOTE: This appendix just provides a brief introduction of the LSI Logic integrated RAID solution for LSI Logic controller LSISAS 1068E. For detail of SAS RAID (S4987), please visit http://www.Lsilogic.com/contacts/index.html to refer to LSI manual. The main LSI Logic Config Utility menu is the first screen you can navigate that shows you how to configure and use the components of the LSI Logic integrated raid (IR) software product with LSI Logic controller —...
  • Page 83 Figure X.2 On the Adapter properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties on the screen and press <Enter>. When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create XX (such as IM, IME or IS) volume as shown in figure X.3. The create New Array screen illustrates a list of disks that can be added to a volume.
  • Page 84 existing data on the first disk or press “D” to overwrite it. If you keep the existing data, this is called a migration. The first disk will be mirrored onto the second one, so the data you want to keep must be on the first disk added to the volume.

  • Page 85: Appendix Iii: Infiniband Installation Guide

    Appendix III: InfiniBand Installation Guide InfiniBand™ enabling, Optional for S4987WG2NGI2 only Note: The appendix just gives a draft picture of the InfiniBand™ driver installation, for the detail please visit http://www.mellanox.com/ to download the latest InfiniBand Driver and users’ manual. The InfiniBand™ Architecture (IBA) is an industry standard that defines a new high-speed switched fabric subsystem designed to connect processor nodes and I/O nodes to form a system area network.
  • Page 86 The following diagrams may guide you how to install the InfiniBand Driver. Welcome Screen License Agreement...
  • Page 87 Registration Info Install Path SDP/WSD Activation...
  • Page 88 Complete/Custom Components Selection. Only SDP or WSD may be installed. Not both! Below, SDK…...
  • Page 89 SDP/WSD Activation The installer installs 3 types of devices: – InfiniBand Fabric – HCA – IPoIB Interface...
  • Page 90 Uninstall InfiniBand Driver Uninstall can be done from the “Add/Remove Program” of the control panel or from the “Start -> Programs -> Mellanox -> WinIB”; After the uninstall one MUST restart the machine to complete the uninstall process;...

  • Page 91: Appendix Iv: Recommended Accessory List

    Appendix IV: Recommended Accessory List For integrating your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) into a 1U/2U system, you can either equip your S4987 with the Tyan Barebone qualified accessories or use others with the same specification as a reference. Power Supply Unit Below is detailed information of recommended power supply unit.
  • Page 92 If you are interested in Tyan 1U GT26-B4987 accessory list, please visit http://www.tyan.com/support_download_fru.aspx?model=B.GT26B4987 for details. For the Tyan 2U TN27-B4987 accessory list (not available at the time of print), please visit www.tyan.com for further details.

  • Page 93: 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 94 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 95 ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be corrected at the same time that they’re found. EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM): also called Flash 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.
  • Page 96 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 97 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 98 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 99: 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 100 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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