Tyan Computer Laptop S5372 LC User Manual

Tempest i5000VS  
S5372-LC  
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Version 1.0a  
Copyright  
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Corporation.  
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Check the box contents!  
1x S5372-LC motherboard  
1 x Ultra-DMA-133/100/66/33 IDE cable  
2 x Serial ATA power cable  
4 x Serial ATA Cable  
1 x USB2.0 cable  
1 x S5372-LC user’s manual  
1 x S5372-LC 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  
replacement before continuing with the installation process.  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
1.1 - Congratulations  
You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. The Tempest  
i5000VS (S5372-LC) is a flexible Intel® platform for multiple applications, based  
on Intel® “Blackford-VS” MCH and ESB2 chipsets.  
Designed to support Intel® Xeon 5100/5100-LV/5300-LV/5300(80W) processors  
and DDR2-533/667 FB-DIMM memory, and featured with integrated Dual  
Gigabit Ethernet LAN, built-in 16MB XGI XG20TM video plus four serial ATA  
ports, the S5372-LC offers exceptional performance and versatile solution for  
your server platform.  
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  
Processors  
Dual LGA771 sockets  
Integrated LAN Controllers  
Dual Gigabit MAC (ESB2  
embedded) with i82563EB Dual  
PHY  
Supports up to two (2) Intel® Xeon  
5100/5100-LV series processors  
with 1066/1333 MHz FSB  
Supports up to two (2) Intel® Xeon  
5300 (80W)/5300-LV series  
processors with1066 MHz FSB  
Integrated PCI IDE (ESB2)  
Single channel master modes  
support up to two (2) IDE devices  
Support Ultra ATA-100/66/33 IDE  
drives and ATAPI compliant  
devices  
Chipset  
Intel® “Blackford-VS” MCH+ESB2  
chipset  
Integrated SATA Controller  
(ESB2)  
SMSC SCH5017 super I/O chip  
One Serial ATA Host controller  
embedded  
Four ports running up to 3.0Gb/s  
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 supported  
(Windows OS only)  
Memory  
Six (6) 240-pin DDR2 FBDIMM*  
sockets  
2 memory channels  
Supports ECC DIMMs  
Maximum of 24GB of DDR2  
FBDIMM 533/667  
Back Panel I/O Ports  
Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard  
ports  
*FB-DIMM: Fully Buffered DIMM  
One (1) 15-pin VGA port  
One (1) 9-pin COM port  
Two (2) RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T  
Expansion Slots  
One (1) 64/133 PCI-X slot in-lined  
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with one (1) inversed PCIe x4 slot  
(routed to PCIe x8 bus)  
One (1) 32/33 PCI 2.3 slot  
One (1) x8 PCI-E slot (with PCIe  
x4 bus)  
port with activity LED  
Integrated PCI Graphics  
XGI XG20 PCI graphics controller  
16MB DDR Frame Buffer of video  
memory  
One (1) Tyan TARO SO-DIMM  
socket  
Optional Modules  
Integrated I/O  
M3291, IPMI 2.0 Remote System  
Management Card  
- Renesas H8S2167 BMC controller  
- BT, KCS, Logging support  
- IPMI-over-LAN  
- Remote power on/off and reset  
M7901/M7902, Ultra 320 SCSI  
“TARO” card  
- Adaptec AIC-7901/7902  
single/dual-channel Ultra320 SCSI  
controller  
- Adaptec HostRAID 0, 1 & 10  
supported  
M9000 SAS/SATA II “TARO” card  
- Adaptec AIC-9405/9410 SAS  
controller  
- Supports up to 4-port (M9000-5)  
and 8-port (M9000-10) SAS &  
SATA running at 3.0Gb/s  
- Adaptec HostRAID 0,1 & 10  
supported  
One (1) IDE connector  
Four (4) SATA ports  
Four (4) USB 2.0 ports (2 at rear,  
2 via cable)  
Tyan 2x9 front-panel pin header  
2 x 25 connector for optional Tyan  
IPMI SMDC  
System Management  
SMSC SCH5017 & EMC6D103S &  
Winbond W83793G with H/W  
monitoring IC  
Two (2) 3+1-pin CPU fan headers  
with tachometer monitoring and  
auto fan speed control  
Four (4) 3+1-pin system fan  
headers with tachometer monitoring  
and auto fan speed control  
Temperature and voltage  
monitoring  
Chassis intrusion header  
Watchdog timer  
Power  
Onboard dual 4-phase VRM  
EPS 12V/SSI (24+8-pin) power  
connectors  
BIOS  
PhoenixBIOS on 8Mbit Flash ROM  
Supports APM 1.2 & ACPI 1.0  
Serial Console Redirect  
USB boot supported  
PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 power  
management  
Regulatory  
FCC Class B (DoC)  
CE (DoC)  
Form Factor  
SSI CEB v1.01 footprint  
12.0” x 10.5” (305mm x 267mm)  
Chapter 2: Board Installation  
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You are now ready to install your motherboard. The mounting hole pattern of  
the Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC matches the SSI CEB v1.01 specification.  
Before continuing with installation, confirm that your chassis supports an SSI  
CEB v1.01 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. 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.  
(3) Avoid touching the motherboard components, IC chips, connectors,  
memory modules, and leads.  
(4) Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the  
antistatic bag that the board was shipped in.  
(5) Inspect the board for damage.  
The following pages include details on how to install your motherboard into your  
chassis, as well as installing the processor, memory, disk drives and cables.  
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN  
DAMAGED.  
NOTE  
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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.  
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2.2 - Block Diagram  
Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC Block Diagram  
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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 – Jumper ON, with jumper cover  
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Jumper/Connector  
JP2/JP3  
Function  
ASF1.0/SMDC Select Header  
Clear CMOS Jumper  
ATX Power Connectors  
JP4  
CN1/CN2  
CPU Fan Connectors  
(CN4: CPU0 Fan / CN8: CPU1 Fan)  
CN4/CN8  
Chassis Fan Connectors  
(CN9: FAN2 / CN10: FAN1  
CN13: FAN3 / CN14: FAN4)  
CN9/CN10/CN13/CN14  
CN11  
CN12  
CN19  
Tyan SO-DIMM Connector  
Front Panel USB 2.0 Connector  
Front Panel Header  
CN20  
SMDC Connector  
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CN12  
JP2  
JP4  
JP3  
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JP4: Clear CMOS Jumper  
Use this jumper when you forgot your system/setup  
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password or need to clear system BIOS setting.  
How to clear the CMOS data  
Normal  
(Default)  
-
-
-
Power off system and disconnect power  
supply from AC source  
Use jumper cap to close Pin_2 and 3 for  
several seconds to Clear CMOS  
Replace jumper cap to close Pin_1 and 2  
Reconnect power supply to AC source  
1
3
Clear  
Power on system  
CN12: Front Panel USB2.0 Connector  
Signal  
Pin  
1
Pin  
2
Signal  
USB PWR  
USB_P7_N_FB  
USB_P7_FB  
GND  
USB PWR  
10  
2
9
1
USB_P6_N_FB  
USB_P6_FB  
GND  
3
4
5
6
7
8
Key  
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10  
NC  
Use these headers to connect to the USB devices  
via the enclosed USB cable.  
JP2/JP3: SMDC/ASF1.0 Select Header  
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Support ASF1.0  
1
3
Support SMDC card (default)  
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CN14  
CN11  
CN9  
CN20  
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CN20: SMDC Connector  
The SMDC connector allows you to connect with Tyan Server Management  
Daughter Card (SMDC). The S5372-LC supports Tyan SMDC M3291. See  
Appendix I for more information on SMDC.  
CN11: Tyan SO-DIMM Connector  
Use this connector to connect the Tyan TARO card.  
CN19: 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+  
HDDLED-  
GND  
Reset SW+  
VCC5  
NMI_BTN  
3.3VSB  
SMBus Data  
SMBus Clock  
1
3
5
7
9
11  
13  
15  
17  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14  
16  
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PWR LED+  
PWR LED-  
PWR SW+  
GND  
W_LED+  
W_LED-  
key  
GND  
Chassis Intr# (Active Low)  
CN4: CPU0 Fan Connector  
G ND  
Use this header to connect the processor cooling  
fan to your motherboard to keep the system at  
optimum performance levels.  
12V  
Tac hometer  
P WM  
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CN8  
CN10  
CN9  
CN13  
CN14  
SATA 0/1/2/3  
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CN8: CPU1 Fan Connector  
Use this header to connect the processor cooling  
fan to your motherboard to keep the system at  
optimum performance levels.  
GND  
12V  
Ta chometer  
Spe ed Con trol  
CN13/CN9/CN10/CN14: Chassis Fan Connectors  
Use this header to connect the chassis cooling  
fan to your motherboard to keep the system at  
optimum performance levels.  
G ND  
12V  
Tac hometer  
P WM  
CN 13: FAN3, CN9: FAN2, CN10: FAN1  
CN14: FAN4  
These fan connectors support tachometer  
monitoring and auto fan speed control.  
SATA0/1/2/3: Serial ATA RAID Connector  
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6
5
4
3
2
1
GND  
RXP  
RXN  
GND  
TXN  
TXP  
GND  
Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the  
Serial ATA cable  
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You may use these four Serial ATA ports to  
have the support of RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10  
through the on board Intel ESB2 chipset.  
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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. If there are any studs missing,  
you will know right away since the motherboard will not be able to be  
securely installed.  
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.  
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2.5 - Installing the Processor(s)  
Your Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC supports the latest processor technologies  
from Intel. Check the TYAN website for latest processor support:  
Processor Installation  
The processor should be installed carefully. Make sure you are wearing an  
antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible.  
Follow these instructions to install your processor  
1.  
Locate the processor socket on the motherboard and lift the protective  
cover off as shown.  
WARNING:  
This new processor socket  
designed by Intel is easy to be  
damaged. The processor has to be  
installed very carefully to prevent  
the contact pins of the socket from  
breaking. It is strongly  
recommended the processor  
installation job to be handled by the  
experienced technician.  
2.  
Pull the locking lever out of it’s locked position and let it spring into the  
open position.  
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3.  
Lift the metal cover to expose the socket interior and place the socket in  
as shown.  
Pin 1  
4.  
Close the cover and return the locking lever to its locked position.  
5.  
6.  
Repeat this procedure for the second processor socket.  
Turn the board upside down and insert the heat sink spring mechanism  
as shown.  
7.  
Turn the board the right way up again and screw the heat sink into place.  
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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.  
1.  
Apply some (a little will work, more doesn’t equal better performance)  
thermal compound to the top of the processor. Try and apply a thin, even  
layer over the top of the processor.  
2.  
3.  
Align the heatsink with the four holes around the processor socket.  
Press the heatsink down until the four screws are securely seated in the  
holes.  
4.  
Use screw drive to secure the four screws.  
CPU VRD Heat Dispersion Notice  
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 (as shown) to help disperse the heat  
generated around the CPU.  
CPU VRD  
CPU VRD  
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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 Fully Buffer DIMM (FB  
DIMM) modules are required. 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 FB-DIMM memory modules.  
Key points to note before installing memory:  
Only DDR2 667/533 FB-DIMM Reg/ECC memory modules are  
supported.  
All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or  
settings need changing.  
The Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC supports up to 16/24GB of memory.  
The following chart outlines the suggested rules for populating memory.  
Memory Population Rules  
Channel  
Single Channel  
Dual Channel  
DIMM  
DIMM6/DIMMA0  
DIMM5/DIMMA1  
DIMM4/DIMMA2  
DIMM3/DIMMB0  
DIMM2/DIMMB1  
DIMM1/DIMMB2  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
For optimal dual channel operations, always install memory in pairs beginning  
with DIMM6/DIMMA0 and DIMM3/DIMMB0. One pair of DIMM must be of the  
same type of DIMM.  
For single channel mode: only one DIMM at DIMM6/DIMMA0. Others must be  
in dual channel mode.  
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Memory Installation Procedure  
Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tempest i5000VS  
S5372-LC.  
1.  
Press the locking levers in the direction shown in the following illustration.  
2.  
Align the memory module with the socket. The memory module is keyed  
to fit only one way in the socket.  
Key slot  
3.  
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.  
NOTE: The S5372-LC only supports DDR2 Fully Buffered DIMM. Registered  
Memory Module is NOT supported.  
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2.7 - 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.  
Attaching IDE cables to the IDE connectors is illustrated below:  
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE  
connector, and the other end(s) into the drive(s). Each standard IDE cable  
has three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE  
connector that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects  
to the motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.  
NOTE: Always remember to properly set the drive jumpers. If only using  
one device on a channel, it must be set as Master for the BIOS to detect it.  
TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)  
faces the drive’s power connector.  
Attaching Serial ATA Cables  
The Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC 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.  
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Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter. If you  
are in need of other cables or power adapters please contact your place of  
purchase.  
The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive  
1.SATA drive cable  
connection  
2. SATA drive power  
connection  
3. SATA cable motherboard  
connector  
4. SATA drive power adapter  
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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 Express x8 Slot  
PC I-X (64/133)  
PCI Slot  
PCI Expres s (x4) Slot  
Simply find the appropriate slot for your add-in card and insert the card  
firmly. Do not force any add-in cards into any slots if they do not seat in  
place. It is better to try another slot or return the faulty card rather than  
damaging both the motherboard and the add-in card.  
PCI IDESELs and IRQ Assignments  
Slot or Device  
PCI –X P1 +  
PCI-E 1  
IDSEL#  
AD19  
Bus#  
PCI-X  
Bus  
PIRQ  
INT_0  
PIRQ  
INT_1  
PIRQ  
INT_2  
PIRQ  
INT_3  
PCI Slot #2  
(32bit)  
Onboard  
XG20  
AD16  
AD17  
PCI  
Bus  
PCI  
Bus  
INT_A  
INT_B  
INT_B  
INT_C  
INT_D  
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the  
motherboard before performing system hardware changes.  
Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion  
device.  
NOTE  
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2.9 - Connecting External Devices  
The following diagrams will detail the rear port stack for this S5372-LC  
motherboard:  
PS/2  
Mouse/Keyboard  
Gigabit  
Ethernet x 2  
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.  
Onboard LAN LED Color Definition  
The three onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LEDs to indicate LAN  
status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.  
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme  
Left LED  
Right LED  
Link  
Active  
Link  
Green  
Off  
Off  
10 Mbps  
100 Mbps  
1000 Mbps  
Blinking Green  
Green  
Green  
Green  
Active  
Blinking Green  
Link  
Green  
Blinking Green  
Off  
Orange  
Orange  
Off  
Active  
No Link  
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2.10 - Installing the Power Supply  
There are two power connectors on your Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC. The  
Tempest i5000VS S5372-LC requires that you have an EPS12V power supply  
that has a 24-pin and an 8-pin power connector. Please be aware that ATX 2.x,  
ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies may not be compatible with the board  
and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).  
Applying power to the board  
1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector.  
2. Connect the EPS 12V 24-pin power connector.  
3. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet  
YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables  
to motherboard connectors.  
NOTE  
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 IDE cables  
and most importantly, jumpers. You may have difficulty powering on your  
system if the motherboard jumpers are not set correctly.  
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.  
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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.  
This chapter describes the various BIOS settings that can be used to configure  
your system.  
The BIOS section of this manual is subject to change without notice and is  
provided for reference purposes only. The settings and configurations of the  
BIOS are current at the time of print and are subject to change, and therefore  
may not match exactly what is displayed on screen.  
This section describes the BIOS setup program. The setup program lets you  
modify basic configuration settings. The settings are then stored in a dedicated,  
battery-backed memory (called NVRAM) that retains the information even when  
the power is turned off.  
To start the BIOS setup utility:  
1. Turn on or reboot your system.  
2. Press <F2> during POST (F4 on remote console) to start the BIOS setup  
utility.  
3.1.1 Setup Basics  
The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the  
keyboard.  
Key  
Tab  
Function  
Moves from one selection to the next  
Changes from one menu to the next  
Moves between selections  
Opens highlighted section  
Changes settings.  
Left/Right Arrow Keys  
Up/Down Arrow Keys  
Enter  
PgUp/PgDn Keys  
3.1.2 Getting Help  
Pressing [F1] will display a small help window that describes the appropriate  
keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help  
Window, press [ESC] or the [F1] key again.  
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3.1.3 In Case of Problems  
If you have trouble booting your computer after making and saving the changes  
with the BIOS setup program, you can restart the computer by holding the  
power button down until the computer shuts off (usually within 4 seconds);  
resetting by pressing CTRL-ALT-DEL; or clearing the CMOS.  
The best advice is to only alter settings that you thoroughly understand. In  
particular, do not change settings in the 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.  
3.1.4 Setup Variations  
Not all systems have the same BIOS setup layout or options. While the basic  
look and function of the BIOS setup remains more or less the same for most  
systems, the appearance of your Setup screen may differ from the charts  
shown in this section. Each system design and chipset combination requires a  
custom configuration. In addition, the final appearance of the Setup program  
depends on the system designer. Your system designer may decide that certain  
items should not be available for user configuration, and remove them from the  
BIOS setup program.  
NOTE: The following pages provide the details of BIOS menu. Please be  
noticed that the BIOS menu are continually changing due to the BIOS updating.  
The BIOS menu provided are the most updated ones when this manual is  
written. Please visit Tyan’s website at http://www.tyan.com for the information  
of BIOS updating.  
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3.2 BIOS Main Menu  
In this section, you can alter general features such as the date and time, as well  
as access to the IDE configuration options. Note that the options listed below  
are for options that can directly be changed within the Main Setup screen.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
System Time:  
System Date:  
BIOS Build Date:  
[xx:xx:xx]  
[xx/xx/xxxx]  
xx/xx/xxxx  
Item Specific Help  
[Tab], [Shift-Tab], or  
[Enter] selects field.  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
X IDE Channel 0 Master  
X IDE Channel 0 Slave  
X IDE Secondary/Master  
X IDE Secondary/Slave  
X Memory Cache  
X Boot Features  
[xxxx KB]  
[xxxx KB]  
System Memory:  
Extended Memory:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
System Time / Date setup  
System Time: Adjusts the system clock.  
HHHours (24hr. format), MMMinutes  
SSSeconds  
System Date: Adjusts the system date.  
MMMonths  
DDDays  
YYYYYears  
BIOS Build Date  
This displays the date of BIOS build.  
System Memory  
This display allows you to change the amount of system memory present on the  
system.  
Extended Memory  
This displays/allows you to change the amount of extended memory present on  
the system.  
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3.2.1 IDE Channel 0/Secondary//Master/Slave Setup  
Computer detects IDE drive type from drive C to drive F.  
Press Enter on any of the Channel 0/Master, Channel 0/Slave,  
Secondary/Master, Secondary/Slave options to view advanced details of the  
corresponding drive. The system displays advanced details like the number of  
heads/cylinders/sectors on the detected disk and the maximum storage  
capacity of the disk.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Type:  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
User = your enter  
[Auto]  
parameters of hard-disk  
drive installed at this  
connection.  
Auto = autotypes hard-  
disk drive installed here.  
1-39 = you select pre-  
determined type of  
hard-disk drive installed  
here.  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Standard]  
[Disabled]  
Multi-Sector Transfers:  
LBA Mode Control:  
32 Bit I/O:  
Transfer Mode:  
Ultra DMA Mode:  
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM  
drive is installed here.  
ATAPI Removable =  
removable disk drive is  
installed here.  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
The system displays advanced details like the number of  
heads/cylinders/sectors on the detected disk and the maximum storage  
capacity of the disk.  
This option lets you set the following hard disk parameters:  
Type  
Selects the type of device connected to the system.  
Auto / User / Other ATAPI / IDE Removable / CD-ROM / ATAPI  
Removable / None  
Multi-Sector Transfers  
This option allows you to specify the number of sectors per block for multiple  
sector transfers.  
16 Sectors / 2 Sectors / 4 Sectors / 8 Sectors /Disabled  
LBA Mode Control  
Enables or disables LBA Mode.  
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When LBA is turned on, the BIOS will enable geometry translation. This  
translation may be done in the same way that it is done in Extended CHS or  
large mode, or it may be done using a different algorithm called LBA-assist  
translation. The translated geometry is still what is presented to the operating  
system for use in Int 13h calls. The difference between LBA and ECHS is that  
when using ECHS the BIOS translates the parameters used by these calls from  
the translated geometry to the drive's logical geometry. With LBA, it translates  
from the translated geometry directly into a logical block (sector) number.  
Disabled / Enabled  
32 Bit I/O  
Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer mode.  
Enabling this option causes the PCI hard disk interface controller to bundle  
together two 16-bit chunks of data from the drive into a 32-bit group, which is  
then transmitted to the processor or memory. This results in a small  
performance increase.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Transfer Mode  
These modes determine the speed at which data is transferred to and from the  
drive. The Auto option automatically determines the correct transfer rates.  
Auto / Standard / Fast PIO 1 / Fast PIO 2 / Fast PIO 3 / Fast PIO 4 /  
FPIO 3 / DMA 1 / FPIO 4 / DMA 2  
Ultra DMA Mode  
Enables or disables Ultra DMA Mode.  
Ultra DMA (UDMA, or, more accurately, Ultra DMA/33) is a protocol for  
transferring data between a hard disk drive through the computer's data paths  
(or bus) to the computer's random access memory (RAM). The Ultra DMA/33  
protocol transfers data in burst mode at a rate of 33.3 MBps (megabytes per  
second), twice as fast as the previous Direct Memory Access (DMA) interface.  
Ultra DMA support in your computer means that it will boot (start) and open new  
applications more quickly. It will also help users of graphics-intensive and other  
applications that require large amounts of access to data on the hard drive.  
Ultra DMA uses Cyclical Redundancy Checking (CRC), offering a new level of  
data protection.  
Disabled / Mode 0 / Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Mode 3 / Mode 4 / Mode 5  
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3.2.2 Memory Cache  
This setting allows you to tweak the various cache settings for optimal  
performance of your system. Press Enter to display the various cache settings.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Memory Cache  
Item Specific Help  
Controls caching of  
system BIOS area.  
Cache System BIOS area:  
Cache Video BIOS area:  
Cache Base 0-512K:  
Cache Base 512K-640K:  
Cache Extended Memory Area:  
Cache A000 – AFFF:  
Cache B000 – BFFF:  
Cache C800 – CBFF:  
Cache CC00 – CFFF:  
Cache D000 – D3FF:  
Cache D400 – D7FF:  
Cache D800 – DBFF:  
Cache DC00 – DFFF:  
Cache E000 – E3FF:  
Cache E400 – E7FF:  
Cache E800 – EBFF:  
Cache EC00 – EFFF:  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Back]  
[Write Back]  
[Write Back]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Protect]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Protect]  
[Write Protect]  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Cache System BIOS Area  
This feature is only available when the system BIOS is shadowed. It enables or  
disables the caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh via the L2  
cache. This greatly speeds up accesses to the system BIOS. However, this  
does not necessarily make the system perform better because the OS does not  
need to access the system BIOS often.  
As such, it would be a waste of L2 cache bandwidth to cache the system BIOS  
instead of data that are more critical to the system's performance. In addition, if  
any program writes into this memory area, it will result in a system crash. So, it  
is recommended that you write protect this area for optimal system performance.  
Uncached / Write Protect  
Cache Video BIOS Area  
This feature is only valid when the video BIOS is shadowed. It enables or  
disables the caching of the video BIOS ROM at C0000h-C7FFFh via the L2  
cache. This greatly speeds up accesses to the video BIOS. However, this does  
not necessarily make the system perform better because the OS bypasses the  
BIOS and uses the graphics driver to access the video card's hardware directly.  
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As such, it would be a waste of L2 cache bandwidth to cache the video BIOS  
instead of data that are more critical to the system's performance. In addition, if  
any program writes into this memory area, it will result in a system crash. So, it  
is recommended that you write protect this area for optimal system performance.  
Uncached / Write Protect  
Cache Base 0-512K  
This feature allows you to control caching of 512K base memory.  
Uncached / Write Back / Write Through / Write Protect  
Cache Base 512K-640K  
This feature allows you to control caching of 512K 640K base memory.  
Uncached / Write Back / Write Through / Write Protect  
Cache Extended Memory Area  
This feature allows you to control caching of system memory above one  
megabyte.  
Uncached / Write Back / Write Through / Write Protect  
Cache A000-AFFF/B000-BFFF  
These features allow you to control caching of A000-AFFF/B000-BFFF memory.  
USMC Caching / Disabled / Write Through / Write Protect / Write Back  
Cahe C8000-CBFF/Cache CC00-CFFF  
These feature allows you to control caching of C8000-CBFF/CC00-CFFF  
memory.  
Disabled / Write Through / Write Protect / Write Back  
Cahe D000-D3FF/Cahe D400-D7FF/Cache D800-DBFF/Cahe DC00-DFFF  
These feature allows you to control caching of D000-D3FF/D400-D7FF/D800-  
D8FF/DC00-DFFF memory.  
Disabled / Write Through / Write Protect / Write Back  
Cache E000-E3FF/Cache E400-E7FF  
These feature allows you to control caching of C8000-CBFF/CC00-CFFF  
memory.  
Disabled / Write Through / Write Protect / Write Back  
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3.2.3 Boot Features  
This option allows setting boot parameters. Press Enter to view the Boot  
Features screen.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Boot Features  
Item Specific Help  
:
Enabled verifies floppy  
type on boot; disabled  
speeds boot.  
[Enabled]  
Keyboard Error Report  
Summery screen:  
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:  
QuickBoot Mode:  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Just zero it]  
Extended Memory Testing  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Keyboard Error Report  
This feature allows you to enable or disable the function of keyboard error  
report.  
Disabled / Enabled  
Summary Screen  
Enables or disables the display of the summary screen during boot up.  
When Summary Screen is Enabled (the default), a Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility  
summary screen appears during system boot after the power-on self-test  
(POST). The summary screen lists many of the system setup settings. When  
this option is set to Disabled, the summary screen does not appear.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen  
This feature is used to display the diagnostic screen during the boot process.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Quick Boot Mode  
This BIOS feature allows you to decrease the time it takes to boot up the  
computer by shortening or skipping certain standard booting procedures.  
If enabled, the BIOS will shorten the booting process by skipping some tests  
and shortening others. In addition, it will also perform the following to further  
speed up the booting process:  
Spin up the hard disks as soon as power is supplied (or as soon as  
possible)  
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Initialize only critical parts of the chipset  
Read memory size from the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) chip on the  
memory modules  
Eliminate logo delays  
If disabled, the BIOS will run the whole gamut of boot-up tests.  
It is recommended that you disable this feature when you boot up a new  
computer for the first time or whenever you install a new piece of hardware.  
This allows the BIOS to run full diagnostic tests to detect any problems that may  
slip past Quick Boot's abbreviated testing scheme.  
After a few error-free test runs, you should enable this feature for much faster  
booting.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Extended Memory Testing  
Determines the tests that will be run on extended memory (memory above 1MB)  
during boot up.  
Normal / Just zero it / None  
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3.3 Advanced Menu  
This section facilitates configuring advanced BIOS options for your system.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Installed O/S:  
[Win2K/XP]  
[No]  
Reset Configuration Data:  
Large Disk Access Mode:  
X Advanced Chipset Control  
X Advanced Processor Options  
X I/O Device Configuration  
X Hardware Monitor  
X DMI Event Logging  
Legacy USB Support:  
[Enabled]  
X Console Redirection  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Installed OS  
Select the operating system installed on the PC.  
NOTE: An incorrect setting can cause the operating system to display  
unexpected behavior.  
Win2K/XP / Other  
Reset Configuration Data  
If you install a new piece of hardware or modify your computer's hardware  
configuration, the BIOS will automatically detect the changes and reconfigure  
the ESCD (Extended SystemConfiguration Data). Therefore, there is usually no  
need to manually force the BIOS to reconfigure the ESCD.  
However, sometimes, the BIOS may not be able to detect the hardware  
changes. A serious resource conflict may occur and the operating system may  
not even boot as a result. This is where the Reset Configuration Data BIOS  
feature comes in.  
This BIOS feature allows you to manually force the BIOS to clear the previously  
saved ESCD data and reconfigure the settings. All you need to do is enable this  
BIOS feature and then reboot your computer. The new ESCD should resolve  
the conflict and allow the operating system to load normally.  
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Please note that the BIOS will automatically reset it to the default setting of No  
after reconfiguring the new ESCD. So, there is no need for you to manually  
disable this feature after rebooting.  
Yes / No  
Large Disk Access Mode  
This option determines whether a hard drive with more than 1024 cylinders,  
more than 16 heads and or more than 64 tracks per sector is present on the  
system. Set this option to DOS if such a hard drive is present. Else, set this  
option to Other. Virtually, all modern hard disks have these characters so leave  
this option at DOS, unless you know otherwise.  
DOS / Other  
Legacy USB Support  
When enabled, the BIOS takes control of the USB ports. Enable this only if you  
run an OS that does not support USB (e.g. DOS) or when you have USB  
hardware like USB mice that you want to use even before the operating system  
loads.  
Enabled / Disabled  
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3.3.1 Advanced Chipset Control  
This section allows you to fine tune the chipset configuration.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Advanced Chipset Control  
Item Specific Help  
X ICH USB Control Sub-Menu  
X Slot PCI-E (x4 Port) Sub-Menu  
X Slot PCI-E (x8 Port) Sub-Menu  
X LAN Control Sub-Menu  
[Enable]  
[Single bit]  
Crystal Beach Configure Enable  
SERR signal condition  
[Auto]  
PCI-X Frequency  
[1.0GB ]  
[Interleave]  
[Disabled]  
4GB PCI Hole Granularity  
Memory Branch Mode  
Branch 0 Rank Sparing  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enhanced x8 Detection  
Force ITK Config Clocking  
[Disabled]  
[10 Min]  
[No]  
WatchDog Mode  
WatchDog Timer  
Enable Multimedia Timer  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Compatible]  
[Auto]  
Parallel ATA:  
Serial ATA:  
SATA Controller Mode Option  
Native Mode Operation:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Crystal Beach Configure Enable  
Enable the configuration of memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach  
Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0 and Fn 1. Select Enabled to  
support IOAT function.  
Enabled / Disabled  
SERR signal condition  
Select ECC error conditions that SERR# be asserted.  
None / Single bit / Multiple bit/ Both  
PCI-X Frequency  
This option is used to determine the frequency at PCI-X bus.  
PCI 66MHz / Auto / PCI-X 66MHz / PCI-X 100MHz / PCI-X 133MHz  
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4GB PCI Hole Granularity  
This feature is used to select the granularity of PCI hole for PCI resource. If  
MTRRs are not enough, we may use this option to reduce the MTRR  
occupation.  
256MB / 512MB / 1.0GB / 2.0GB  
Memory Branch Mode  
This option is used to select the type of memory operation mode.  
Interleave / Sequential / Single Channel 0  
Branch 0 Rank Sparing  
This option is used to enable/disable Branch 0 rank/DIMM sparing feature.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Enhanced x8 Detection  
This feature is used to enable/disable enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Force ITK Config Clocking  
This feature is used to enable/disable FBD configuration for ITK test suite.  
Enabled / Disabled  
WatchDog Mode  
This feature allows you to enable the watchdog function.  
POST: Watchdog timer counting, start at Power on, stop at OS Boot  
OS: Start at OS Boot  
Power on: Start at power on  
Disabled / POST / OS / Power on  
Watchdog Timer  
This feature allows you to enable watchdog timer.  
2 Mins / 4 Mins / 6 Mins / 8 Mins /10 Mins  
Enable Multimedia Timer  
This feature is used to enable/disable Multimedia Timer support.  
Yes / No  
Parallel ATA  
This feature is used to enable the PATA function.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Serial ATA  
This feature is used to enable the SATA function.  
Enabled / Disabled  
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Native Mode Operation  
This feature is used to choose Native Mode for ATA. However, certain OS is not  
supported under Native Mode.  
Auto / Serial ATA  
SATA Controller Mode Option  
This feature is used to select SATA controller mode. In “compatible mode”,  
SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed in Legacy mode. In  
“Enhanced mode”, SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed in  
Native IDE mode.  
Compatible / Enhanced  
3.3.1.1 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu  
These items are used to control the various ICH USB devices.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
ICH USB Control  
Item Specific Help  
USB – Device 29, All Function:  
USB – Device 29, F1, F2 and F3:  
USB – Device 29, F2 and F3:  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
USB – Device 29, Function 7:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
USB Device 29, All Function  
Enable or Disable all USB devices by setting item to the desired value.  
Enabled / Disabled  
USB Device 29, F1, F2 and F3  
Enable or Disable these 3 USB functions by setting item to the desired value.  
Enabled / Disabled  
USB Device 29, F2 and F3  
Enable or Disable these 2 USB functions by setting item to the desired value.  
Enabled / Disabled  
USB Device 29, Function 7:  
Control USB 2.0 functionality through this Setup Item.  
Enabled / Disabled  
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3.3.1.2 Slot PCI-E (x4 Port) Sub-Menu  
These items are used for PCI Express Root Port #1 control options.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Slot PCI-E (x4 Port) Sub-Menu  
Item Specific Help  
PCI-E Port 1  
[Auto]  
= Yes  
= x0  
= No  
Port #1 Enabled  
Port #1 Width  
Port #1 Slot Card Detech  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
PCI-E Port 1  
This feature is used to enable/disabled the PCI-E root port.  
3.3.1.3 Slot PCI-E (x8 Port) Sub-Menu  
These items are used for PCI Express Port control options.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Slot PCI-E (x8 Port) Sub-Menu  
Item Specific Help  
Port #2 Enabled  
Port #2 Width  
= Yes  
= x0  
= No  
Port #2 Slot Card Detech  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
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3.3.1.4 A Lan Control Sub-Menu  
These items allow you to control the LAN devices.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
LAN Control Sub-Menu  
Item Specific Help  
LAN1 (Gilgal)  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Option ROM Scan:  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
LAN2 (Gilgal)  
Option ROM Scan:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
LAN1 (Gigal)/LAN2 (Gigal  
This feature is used to enable/disable the integrated LAN interface.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Option ROM Scan  
This option allows you to initialize the device expansion ROM.  
Disabled / Enabled  
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3.3.2 Advanced Processor Options  
This section allows you to fine-tune the processor options.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Advanced Processor Options  
Item Specific Help  
Hyperthreading:  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Intel® Virtualization Technology  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
C1 Enhanced Mode  
Execute Disable Bit  
Set Max Ext CPUID = 3  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Discrete MTRR Allocation  
Processor Power Management  
[Enabled]  
VRH Overheat Protection  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Previous Values  
Hyperthreading (Available depending on CPU)  
Enable this only if you have an Intel Hyper Threading processor.  
Hyper-Threading Technology enables multi-threaded software applications to  
execute threads in parallel. Hyper-Threading Technology provides thread-level-  
parallelism (TLP) on each processor resulting in increased utilization of  
processor execution resources. As a result, resource utilization yields higher  
processing throughput. Hyper-Threading Technology is a form of simultaneous  
multi-threading technology (SMT) where multiple threads of software  
applications can be run simultaneously on one processor. This is achieved by  
duplicating the architectural state on each processor, while sharing one set of  
processor execution resources. Hyper-Threading Technology also delivers  
faster response times for multi-tasking workload environments. By allowing the  
processor to use on-die resources that would otherwise have been idle, Hyper-  
Threading Technology provides a performance boost on multi-threading and  
multi-tasking operations for the Intel NetBurst® microarchitecture.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Intel® Virtualization Technology  
This feature is used to enable the Vanderpool technology.  
Enabled / Disabled  
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C1 Enhanced Mode (Available depending on CPU)  
This feature is used to enable the C1 Enhanced mode.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Execute Disable Bit  
This feature is used to set the Execute Bit function.  
Enabled / Disabled  
Set Max Ext CPUID=3  
This feature is used to set Max CPUID extended function value to 3.  
Disabled / Enabled  
Discrete MTRR Allocation  
This feature is used to configure the MTRR method. Disabling the feature will  
set the MTRR method in continuous status.  
Disabled / Enabled  
Processor Power Management  
This feature is used to select the processor power management desired.  
Disable: C states and GV1/GV3 are disable  
GV1/GV3 only: C states are disable  
Disabled / GV1/GV3 only  
VRH Overheat Protection  
This feature is used to enable/disable the VRM Overheat Protection.  
Enabled / Disabled  
3.3.3 I/O Device Configuration  
This setting allows you to configure I/O devices.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
I/O Device Configuration  
Item Specific Help  
Serial port A:  
[Auto]  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Previous Values  
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Serial Port A:  
This defines how the first serial port is detected and configured.  
Auto/ Enabled / Disabled  
3.3.4 Hardware Monitor Configuration  
This displays critical system parameters like CPU speed, fan speeds, voltage  
levels and CPU temperature.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Hardware Monitor  
Item Specific Help  
XVoltage Monitoring  
XFan Control  
CPU0 Fan  
CPU1 Fan  
Front Fan1  
Front Fan2  
Rear Fan 3  
Rear Fan 4  
No Installed  
5521 RPM  
No Installed  
No Installed  
No Installed  
No Installed  
CPU 0 Temp. (PECI)  
CPU 1 Temp. (PECI)  
Ambient temp1.  
48oC/118oF  
0oC/32oF  
29oC/84oF  
27oC/80oF  
Ambient temp2.  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
NOTE: Temp 1 is controlled by SMSC SCH5017. Temp 2 is controlled by  
EMC6D 103S. Please check p.12 for the correct location of these two chipsets.  
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3.3.4.1 Voltage Monitoring Sub-Menu  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Security Power  
Main  
Advanced  
Boot  
Exit  
Voltage Monitoring  
Item Specific Help  
VCPU0  
= 1.298 V  
= 1.240 V  
= 1.456 V  
= 3.233 V  
= 3.250 V  
= 3.113 V  
= 4.810 V  
= 5.044 V  
= 11.937 V  
FSB VTT  
1.5V (ESB)  
3.3V (SBY)  
3.3Vsb  
VBat  
V+5  
V+5 (SBY)  
V+12  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
3.3.4.2 FAN Control Sub-Menu  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Security Power  
FAN Control  
Main  
Advanced  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Auto Fan Control  
[Enabled]  
CPU0 Fan header  
CPU1 Fan header  
Front Fan1 header  
Front Fan2 header  
[4 Pins]  
[4 Pins]  
[4 Pins]  
[4 Pins]  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
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3.3.5 Console Redirection  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Security Power  
Console Redirection  
Main  
Advanced  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Com Port Address  
[Disabled]  
[19.2K]  
[VT 100]  
[None]  
[Direct]  
[Off]  
Baud Rate  
Console Type  
Flow Control  
Console connection:  
Continue C. R. after POST:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Com Port Address  
If enabled it will use a port on the motherboard.  
Disabled / On-board COM A  
Baud Rate  
This feature is used to enable the specified baud rate.  
19.2K / 300 / 1200 / 2400 / 9600 / 38.4K / 57.6K / 115.2K  
Console Type  
This feature is used to enable the specified console type.  
VT100 / VT100.8bit / PC-ANSI, 7bit / PC ANSI / VT100+ / VT-UTF8 /  
ASCII  
Flow Control  
This feature is used to enable the flow control.  
None / XON/XOFF / CTS/RTS  
Console Connection  
This feature is used to indicate whether the console is connected directly to the  
system or a modem is used to connect.  
Direct / Via modem  
Continue C.R. after POST  
This feature is used to enable console redirection after OS has loaded.  
Off / On  
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3.4 Security  
These settings allow you to configure the security options for your system.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Supervisor Password Is:  
User Password Is:  
Clear  
Clear  
[Enter]  
[Enter]  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
[Disabled]  
Password on boot:  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
The system displays the current supervisor and user passwords.  
Set Supervisor Password  
This option allows the supervisor to set the supervisor password to restrict  
access to the BIOS settings.  
Set User Password  
This option allows the user to set the user password.  
Password on boot  
When enabled, the system will ask for a password at every boot. The system  
will continue booting only if the correct password is entered. If the wrong  
password is entered three times, the system will automatically shut down.  
Disabled / Enabled  
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3.5 Power  
These settings allow you to configure the power options for your system.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
[Off]  
[xx:xx:xx]  
[Disabled]  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Resume On Time:  
Resume Time:  
Power On By PCI/PCI-X  
Enabled wakes the  
system up at a specific  
time.  
[No]  
Chassis Intrusion Detect:  
After Power Failure:  
[Stay Off]  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Resume On Time  
When enabled, this allows the system to be worked up at a specified time. This  
time is specified by the Resume Time parameter.  
Off / On  
Resume Time  
This option allows the user to specify the time when the system is to wake up.  
Power On By PCI/PCI-X  
This option allows you to power on the system by PCI or PCI-X card. When  
enabled, an input signal from PME on the PCI card awakens the system from a  
S5 state.  
Disabled / Enabled  
Chassis Intrusion Detect  
This feature is used to enable/disable the function: when chassis open event is  
detected, BIOS will record the event.  
No / Yes  
After Power Failure  
Specifies the mode of operation after the system recovers from a power loss.  
Stay off / Last State / Power on  
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3.6 Boot Menu  
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
1:  
2:  
3:  
4:  
5:  
6:  
7:  
8:  
Keys used to view or  
configure devices:  
<Enter> expands or  
collapses devices with a  
+ or –  
<Ctrl + Enter> expands  
all  
<Shift + 1> enables or  
disables a device.  
<+> and <-> moves the  
device up or down.  
<n> May move  
: Legacy Network Card  
; Bootable Add-in Cards  
removable device  
between Hard Disk or  
Removable Disk.  
<d> Remove a device  
that is not installed.  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
The boot menu will list all bootable devices. Use <Enter> to expand or collapses  
devices with a ‘+’ or ‘-‘. Use <+> or <-> to arrange the priorities of all bootable  
devices.  
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3.7 Exit Menu  
These settings set the exit options on your system.  
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility  
Main  
Advanced  
Security  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Item Specific Help  
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Load Setup Defaults  
Discard Changes  
Exit system Setup and  
save your changes to  
CMOS.  
Save Changes  
F1 Help  
Esc Exit  
↑↓ Select Item  
← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit  
-/+ Change Values  
F9 Setup Defaults  
Exit Saving Changes  
This exits BIOS setup after saving the changes made.  
Exit Discarding Changes  
This exits BIOS setup after discarding the changes made.  
Load Setup Defaults  
Loads the factory default values.  
Discard Changes  
Discards all changes made without exiting BIOS setup.  
Save Changes  
Saves all changes made without exiting BIOS.  
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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.  
4.1 Beep Codes  
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through two kinds of  
audible beeps.  
A single long beep followed by two short beeps: It indicates that a  
video error has occurred and the BIOS can't initialize the video screen  
to display and additional info.  
A single long beep repeatedly: This indicates that a DRAM error has  
occurred.  
The most common type of error is a memory error.  
Before contacting your vendor or TYAN Technical Support, be sure that you note as  
much as you can about the beep code length and order that you experience. Also,  
be ready with information regarding add-in cards, drives and O/S to speed the  
support process and come to a quicker solution.  
4.2 Flash Utility  
Every BIOS file is unique for the motherboard it was designed for. For Flash  
Utilities, BIOS downloads, and information on how to properly use the Flash Utility  
with your motherboard, please check the TYAN web site: http://www.tyan.com/  
Note  
Please be aware that by flashing your BIOS, you agree that in  
the event of a 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.  
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4.3 - BIOS Post Code  
Code  
Beeps / Description  
Code  
Beeps / Description  
02h  
Verify Real Mode  
32h  
Test CPU bus-clock  
frequency  
03h  
Disable Non-Maskable  
Interrupt (NMI)  
Get CPU type  
33h  
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch  
Manager  
04h  
06h  
08h  
36h  
38h  
3Ah  
Warm start shut down  
Shadow system BIOS ROM  
Autosize cache  
Initialize system hardware  
Initialize chipset with initial  
POST values  
09h  
0Ah  
Set IN POST flag  
3Ch  
3Dh  
Advanced configuration of  
chipset registers  
Initialize CPU registers  
Load alternate registers with  
CMOS values  
0Bh  
0Ch  
Enable CPU cache  
Initialize caches to initial  
POST values  
42h  
45h  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
POST device initialization  
0Eh  
0Fh  
10h  
11h  
12h  
13h  
14h  
16h  
17h  
Initialize I/O component  
46h  
48h  
49h  
2-1-2-3. Check ROM  
copyright notice  
Initialize the local bus IDE  
Check video configuration  
against CMOS  
Initialize Power  
Management  
Initialize PCI bus and  
devices  
Load alternate registers with 4Ah  
initial POST values  
Initialize all video adapters  
in system  
Restore CPU control word  
during warm boot  
4Bh  
QuietBoot start (optional)  
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering  
devices  
4Ch  
Shadow video BIOS ROM  
Initialize keyboard controller 4Eh  
Display BIOS copyright  
notice  
1-2-2-3. BIOS ROM  
checksum  
Initialize cache before  
memory autosize  
8254 timer initialization  
8237 DMA controller  
initialization  
Reset Programmable  
Interrupt Controller  
1-3-1-1. Test DRAM refresh 59h  
50h  
51h  
Display CPU type and  
speed  
Initialize EISA board  
18h  
1Ah  
52h  
54h  
Test keyboard  
Set key click if enabled  
1Ch  
20h  
22h  
24h  
26h  
58h  
2-2-3-1. Test for  
unexpected interrupts  
Initialize POST display  
service  
1-3-1-3. Test 8742 KBD  
Controller  
5Ah  
5Bh  
5Ch  
Display prompt "Press F2 to  
enter SETUP"  
Set ES segment register to  
4 GB  
Disable CPU cache  
Enable A20 line  
Test RAM between 512 and  
640 KB  
28h  
29h  
Autosize DRAM  
60h  
62h  
Test extended memory  
Test extended memory  
address lines  
Initialize POST Memory  
Manager  
2Ah  
2Ch  
Clear 512 KB base RAM  
1-3-4-1. RAM failure on  
address  
64h  
66h  
Jump to UserPatch1  
Configure advanced cache  
registers  
2Eh  
1-3-4-3. RAM failure on  
data bits of low byte of  
memory bus  
67h  
Initialize Multi Processor  
APIC  
2Fh  
Enable cache before  
68h  
Enable external and CPU  
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system BIOS shadow  
1-4-1-1. RAM failure on  
data bits of high byte of  
memory bus  
caches  
30h  
69h  
Setup System Management  
Mode (SMM) area  
6Ah  
6Bh  
6Ch  
6Eh  
Display external L2 cache  
size  
A2h  
A4h  
A8h  
AAh  
Check key lock  
Load custom defaults  
(optional)  
Display shadow-area  
message  
Initialize Typematic rate  
Erase F2 prompt  
Display possible high  
address for UMB recovery  
Display error messages  
Check for configuration  
errors  
Scan for F2 key stroke  
70h  
72h  
ACh  
AEh  
Enter SETUP  
Clear Boot flag  
76h  
7Ch  
Check for keyboard errors  
Set up hardware interrupt  
vectors  
B0h  
B2h  
Check for errors  
POST done - prepare to  
boot operating system  
One short beep before boot  
7Eh  
80h  
81h  
82h  
83h  
84h  
85h  
86h.  
87h  
88h  
89h  
8Ah  
8Bh  
8Ch  
8Fh  
90h  
91h  
92h  
93h  
95h  
96h  
Initialize coprocessor if  
present  
B4h  
B5h  
B6h  
B9h  
BAh  
BBh  
BCh  
BDh  
BEh  
BFh  
C0h  
C1h  
C2h  
C3h  
C4h  
C5h  
Disable onboard Super I/O  
ports and IRQs  
Terminate QuietBoot  
(optional)  
Check password (optional)  
Late POST device  
initialization  
Detect and install external  
RS232 ports  
Prepare Boot  
Configure non-MCD IDE  
controllers  
Initialize DMI parameters  
Initialize PnP Option ROMs  
Clear parity checkers  
Display MultiBoot menu  
Clear screen (optional)  
Detect and install external  
parallel ports  
Initialize PC-compatible  
PnP ISA devices  
Re-initialize onboard I/O  
ports.  
Configure Motherboard  
Devices  
Initialize BIOS Data Area  
Check virus and backup  
reminders  
Try to boot with INT 19  
Enable Non-Maskable  
Interrupts (NMIs)  
Initialize Extended BIOS  
Data Area  
Test and initialize PS/2  
mouse  
Initialize floppy controller  
Initialize POST Error  
Manager (PEM)  
Initialize error logging  
Initialize error display  
function  
Determine number of ATA  
drives (optional)  
Initialize system error  
handler  
Initialize hard-disk  
controllers  
PnPnd dual CMOS  
(optional)  
Initialize local-bus hard-disk C6h  
controllers  
Initialize notebook docking  
(optional)  
Jump to UserPatch2  
C7h  
C8h  
C9h  
D2h  
Initialize notebook docking  
late  
Build MPTABLE for multi-  
processor boards  
Install CD ROM for boot  
Force check (optional)  
Extended checksum  
(optional)  
BIOS Boot Block  
Clear huge ES segment  
register  
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97h  
98h  
Fixup Multi Processor table  
1-2. Search for option  
ROMs.  
E0h  
E1h  
BIOS Boot Block  
BIOS Boot Block  
99h  
Check for SMART Drive  
(optional)  
E2h  
Initialize the CPU  
9Ah  
9Ch  
9Dh  
Shadow option ROMs  
Set up Power Management  
Initialize security engine  
(optional)  
E3h  
E4h  
E5h  
Initialize system timer  
Initialize system I/O  
Check force recovery boot  
9Eh  
9Fh  
Enable hardware interrupts  
Determine number of ATA  
and SCSI drives  
E6h  
E7h  
Checksum BIOS ROM  
Go to BIOS  
A0h  
Set time of day  
E8h  
Set Huge Segment  
E9h  
EAh  
EBh  
Initialize Multi Processor  
Initialize OEM special code  
Initialize PIC and DMA  
F1h  
F2h  
F3h  
Initialize Run Time Clock  
Initialize video  
Initialize System  
Management Mode  
Output one beep before  
boot  
ECh  
Initialize Memory type  
F4h  
EDh  
EEh  
EFh  
F0h  
Initialize Memory size  
Shadow Boot Block  
System memory test  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
F5h  
F6h  
F7h  
Boot to Mini DOS  
Clear Huge Segment  
Boot to Full DOS  
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Appendix I: 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.  
Tyan SMDC is a snap-in card that provides essential server management solution.  
It enables any IT Manager by providing multi-interfaces to access the hardware  
remotely and perform monitor, control and diagnose activities effectively.  
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.  
Tyan SMDC provides diversified methods to communicate with the hardware. IT  
manager has the flexibility to choose among Keyboard Controller Style (KCS),  
Block Transfer (BT) style, Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB), Intelligent  
Platform Management Bus (IPMB), Emergency Management Port (EMP) and  
standard IPMI-Over-LAN communication as defined in latest IPMI 1.5 specification.  
Tyan SMDC is compatible with all IPMI-compliance software as well as Tyan  
System OperatorTM (TSO) software package.  
By adding SMDC, Tyan’s server board becomes a highly manageable and IPMI  
compatible system with all the advanced features suggesting in IPMI Spec.  
More detailed information on Tyan’s SMDC card can be found on our website:  
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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  
How SMDC and TSO Work  
The brief descriptions below will help explain how these items function.  
Agent – a system with SMDC installed  
The SMDC is installed in the Agent system that uses a  
compatible/supported Tyan motherboard.  
Manager – manages the Agent  
The Manger is set up to manage the Agent that has the SMDC.  
The Manager and Agent should be located in the same place.  
Console – communicates with Manager  
The Console is used to monitor and control the Agent through  
the Manager.  
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Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette  
Follow the steps below to make a driver diskette from the TYAN driver CD provided.  
1. 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. (If you would like to boot from hard disk, press  
0 and Enter or just wait for 10 seconds to boot automatically from hard disk.).  
Boot from CD:  
ISOLINUX 2.00 2002-10-25 Copyright (C) 1994-2002 H. Peter Anvin  
0) Boot from first hard drive  
1) Boot to TYAN diskette maker  
boot: 1_  
2. Choose the chipset vender which you need from the main menu.  
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker V1.0  
** Main Menu**  
====Choose Chipset Vendor====  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
Adaptec  
nVidia  
LSI  
Intel  
Promise  
Silicon Image  
VIA  
EXIT  
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3. The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model.  
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker  
** Example Vendor**  
====Choose Chipset Model====  
01  
Intel Chipset Model  
EXIT  
4. 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  
Diskette =02= Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit  
Diskette =03= Microsoft Windows XP 64bit  
Diskette =04= Microsoft Windows 2003 64-bit  
Back  
5. Follow the instruction on menu to insert a diskette and press [ENTER].  
\Please insert a formatted diskette into A:/ and press [ENTER]  
Writing image to drive A:  
Track: 36 Hoad: 8 Sector: 1  
6. Using "ESC" key to quit the Tyan diskette maker. The system will automatically  
restart.  
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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. The 32-bit AGP channel  
directly links the graphics controller to the main memory. While the channel runs at  
only 66 MHz, it supports data transmission during both the rising and falling ends of  
the clock cycle, yielding an effective speed of 133 MHz.  
ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface): also known as IDE or ATA; a drive  
implementation that includes the disk controller on the device itself. It allows CD-  
ROMs and tape drives to be configured as master or slave devices, just like HDDs.  
ATX: the form factor designed to replace the AT form factor. It improves on the AT  
design by rotating the board 90 degrees, so that the IDE connectors are closer to  
the drive bays, and the CPU is closer to the power supply and cooling fan. The  
keyboard, mouse, USB, serial, and parallel ports are built-in.  
Bandwidth: refers to carrying capacity. The greater the bandwidth, the more data  
the bus, phone line, or other electrical path, can carry. Greater bandwidth, then,  
also results in greater speed.  
BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): is a feature within the BIOS that creates,  
prioritizes, and maintains a list of all Initial Program Load (IPL) devices, and then  
stores that list in NVRAM. IPL devices have the ability to load and execute an OS,  
as well as provide the ability to return to the BIOS if the OS load process fails for  
some reason. At that point, the next IPL device is called upon to attempt loading of  
the OS.  
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System): the program that resides in the ROM chip,  
and provides the basic instructions for controlling your computer’s hardware. Both  
the operating system and application software use BIOS routines to ensure  
compatibility.  
Buffer: a portion of RAM which is used to temporarily store data, usually from an  
application, though it is also used when printing, and in most keyboard drivers. The  
CPU can manipulate data in a buffer before copying it, all at once, to a disk drive.  
While this improves system performance --- reading to or writing from a disk drive a  
single time is much faster than doing so repeatedly --- there is also the possibility of  
losing your data should the system crash. Information stored in a buffer is  
temporarily stored, not permanently saved.  
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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).  
Cache: a temporary storage area for data that will be needed often by an  
application. Using a cache lowers data access times, since the needed information  
is stored in the SRAM instead of in the slow DRAM. Note that the cache is also  
much smaller than your regular memory: a typical cache size is 512KB, while you  
may have as much as 4GB of regular memory.  
Cache size: refers to the physical size of the cache onboard. This should not be  
confused with the cacheable area, which is the total amount of memory which can  
be scanned by the system in search of data to put into the cache. A typical setup  
would be a cache size of 512KB, and a cacheable area of 512MB. In this case, up  
to 512KB of the main memory onboard is capable of being cached. However, only  
512KB of this memory will be in the cache at any given moment. Any main memory  
above 512MB could never be cached.  
Closed and open jumpers: jumpers and jumper pins are active when they are “on”  
or “closed”, and inactive when they are “off” or “open”.  
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductors): chips that hold the basic  
startup information for the BIOS.  
COM port: another name for the serial port, which is 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). Parallel ports transmit the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the  
same time (that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).  
DDR (Double Data Rate): is a technology designed to double the clock speed of  
the memory. It activates output on both the rising and falling edge of the system  
clock rather than on just the rising edge, potentially doubling output.  
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module): faster and more capacious form of RAM  
than SIMMs, and do not need to be installed in pairs.  
DIMM bank: sometimes called DIMM sockets, because the physical slot and the  
logical unit are the same. That is, one DIMM module fits into one DIMM socket,  
which is capable of acting as a memory bank.  
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  
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IRQs, it is vital that you do not double up devices on a single line. Plug-n-Play  
devices will take care of this for you.  
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.  
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, 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  
EMRL: Embedded RAID Logic. An Adaptec specific RAID technology.  
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing information  
about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information helps properly  
configure the system each time it boots.  
Fault-tolerance: a term describing a system where one component can quickly be  
replaced without causing a loss of service, such as in a RAID system.  
Firmware: low-level software that controls the system hardware.  
Form factor: an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external  
connector type of the Personal Computer Board (PCB) or motherboard. The  
standard form factors are the AT and ATX, although TYAN also makes some Baby-  
AT and ATX Footprint boards.  
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).  
Handshaking: a process where two devices initiate communications. One device,  
typically the server, sends a message to another device, typically a client, in order  
to request establishment of a communications channel. The two devices will then  
exchange messages back and forth in order to settle on a communications protocol.  
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.  
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.  
IC (Integrated Circuit): the formal name for the computer chip.  
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IDE (Integrated Device/Drive Electronics): a simple, self-contained HDD interface.  
It can handle drives up to 8.4 GB in size. Almost all IDEs sold now are in fact  
Enhanced IDEs (EIDEs), with maximum capacity determined by the hardware  
controller.  
IDE INT (IDE Interrupt): a hardware interrupt signal that goes to the IDE.  
I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece of  
hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)  
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. The interrupt controller assigns priorities to incoming requests and  
delivers them to the CPU. It is important that there is only one device hooked up to  
each IRQ line; doubling up devices on IRQ lines can lock up your system. Plug-n-  
Play operating systems can take care of these details for you.  
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture): a slower 8- or 16-bit bus (data pathway).  
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for another  
part to catch up. This is most common when the system sends data out to a  
peripheral device, and it waiting for the peripheral to send some data back  
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).  
Mirroring: see RAID.  
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory that  
holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.  
OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): Compaq or IBM package other  
companies’ motherboards and hardware inside their case and sell them.  
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires at the same time  
(that is, in parallel form, eight bits at the same time).  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect): a 32 or 64-bit local bus (data pathway)  
which is faster than the ISA bus. Local buses are those which operate within a  
single system (as opposed to a network bus, which connects multiple systems).  
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.  
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PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot.  
Pipeline burst SRAM: a type of RAM that can maintain it’s data as long as power  
is provided to the memory chips. In this configuration, SRAM requests are pipelined,  
which means that larger packets of data are sent to the memory at one time, and  
acted upon quickly. This type of SRAM operates at bus speeds higher than 66MHz.  
Pipelining: improves system performance by allowing the CPU to begin executing  
a second instruction before the first is completed. A pipeline can be likened to an  
assembly line, with a given part of the pipeline repeatedly executing a set part of an  
operation on a series of instructions.  
PM timers (Power Management timers): software timers that count down the  
number of seconds or minutes until the system times out and enters sleep, suspend,  
or doze mode.  
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.  
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment): one of four components that together  
make up the Wired for Management 2.0 baseline specification. PXE was designed  
to define a standard set of preboot protocol services within a client, towards the  
goal of allowing networked-based booting to boot using industry standard protocols.  
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks): a way for the same data to be  
stored in different places on many hard drives. By using this method, the data is  
stored redundantly, also the multiple hard drives will appear as a single drive to the  
operating system. RAID level 0 is known as striping, where data is striped (or  
overlapped) across multiple hard drives, but offers no fault-tolerance. RAID 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.  
RAIDIOS: stands for RAID I/O Steering, a type of RAID technology from Intel.  
RAIDIOS is a specification used to enable an embedded I/O controller, embedded  
on the motherboard, to be used as just an I/O controller or to be the I/O component  
of a hardware RAID subsystem. The RAIDIOS circuit allows an I/O Processor  
(either embedded on the motherboard or on an add-in card) to configure the I/O  
controller and service the I/O controller’s interrupts. The I/O controller and the I/O  
Processor together are two of the primary components of a hardware RAID  
subsystem.  
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RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where  
any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data, is often used to refer  
to the system’s main memory. This memory is available to any program running on  
the computer.  
ROM (Read-Only Memory): a storage chip which contains the BIOS; the basic  
instructions required to boot the computer and start up the operating system.  
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  
software and operating systems. It will provide for systems which are easier to  
design, with cables that are simpler to route and install, smaller cable connectors,  
and lower voltage requirements.  
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM): called as such because it can keep two  
sets of memory addresses open simultaneously. By transferring data alternately  
from one set of addresses and then the other, SDRAM cuts down on the delays  
associated with non-synchronous RAM, which must close one address bank before  
opening the next.  
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).  
SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic (SISL): Architecture that allows a RAID controller,  
such as AcceleRAID 150, 200 or 250, to implement RAID on a system board-  
embedded SCSI bus or a set of SCSI busses. SISL: SCSI Interrupt Steering Logic  
( LSI ) (only on LSI SCSI boards)  
SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module): formally the most common form of RAM  
for motherboards. They must be installed in pairs, and do not have the carrying  
capacity or the speed of DIMM modules.  
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.  
SRAM (Static RAM): unlike DRAM, this type of RAM does not need to be refreshed  
in order to prevent data loss. Thus, it is faster and more expensive.  
SSI (Server System Infrastructure): an industry initiative intended to provide  
ready-to-use design specifications for common server hardware elements (chassis,  
power supplies, and racks) to promote and support server industry growth.  
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other  
devices continue to operate normally.  
Striping: see RAID  
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UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also  
called UltraATA. Without 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. It is fast enough to support video  
transfer, and is capable of supporting up to 127 daisy-chained peripheral devices.  
VGA (Video Graphics Array): the PC video display standard  
V-SYNC: controls the vertical scanning properties of the monitor.  
ZCR: Zero Channel RAID. PCI card that allows a RAID card to use the onboard  
SCSI chip, thus lowering cost of RAID solution  
ZIF Socket (Zero Insertion Force socket): these sockets make it possible to insert  
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.  
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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).  
Help Resources:  
1. See the beep codes section of this manual.  
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver updates,  
3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.  
4. Check the TYAN user group:  
alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.TYAN  
Returning Merchandise for Service  
During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any  
product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not  
cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse,  
abuse, or improper maintenance of products.  
NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is  
required before any warranty service can be rendered. You may obtain service by  
calling the manufacturer for a 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.  
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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. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.  
Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Notice for Canada  
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio interference as  
specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference  
Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux norms de Classe B d’interference  
radio tel que specifie par le Ministere Canadien des Communications dans les  
reglements d’ineteference radio.)  
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)  
This product is in conformity with the Council Directive  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).  
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture, mutilate,  
or dispose of battery in fire. 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 #: D1876-100  
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