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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

1. ESC Exit Feature _ Option Description USB Mass Storage Device Configuration 10 Sec It enables you to set the number of USB Mass Storage Reset 20 Sec seconds the POST waits for the Delay 30 Sec USB mass storage device after the 40 Sec start unit command is sent Device 1 Read only Auto Floppy If Auto USB devices less than 530 MB will be emulated as Floppy and Forced remaining as hard drive Forced Emulation Type EDD opti EDD option can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD Hard Disk Ex ZIP drive CDROM 38 3 7 5 ACPI Configuration Sub Menu Use this screen to select options for ACPI Use the up and down arrow M W 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 The settings are described on this page The screen is shown below BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit ACPI Settings Enable ACPI Configuration settings Advanced ACPI Configuration gt Chipset ACPI Configuration lt gt Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 39 3 7 5 1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipse
2. ESC Exit Feature Option Description Removable Drives 1st Drive XX XXX XXXXX XXX Specifies the boot sequence from the available Disabled devices 56 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 If you select password support you are prompted for a one to six character password Type the password on the keyboard The password does not appear on the screen when typed Make sure you write it down If you forget it you must clear CMOS and reconfigure BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Security Settings Install or change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed lt Select Screen Select Item Change Supervisor Password Change Option Change User Password F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled ESC Exit Feature Option Description Security Settings Not Installed If the password has been set Supervisor Password Installed displays If no password Installed is set Not Installed displays Not Installed If the password has been set User Password Installed displays If no
3. North Bridge Chipset Configuration Hyper Threading Function Enabled Crystal Beach DMA Disabled MCH Channel Mode Channel Interleave Patrol Scrubbing Enabled Demand Scrubbing Enabled Channel Dependent Sparing Disabled Channel 0 Enabled Channel Specific Sparing Disabled Rank Interleaving 4 1 Channel 1 Enabled lt gt Select Screen Channel Specific Sparing Disabled Select Item Rank Interleaving 4 1 Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help Boots Graphic Adapter Priority Auto F10 Save and Exit Read Completion Coalescing Auto ESC Exit Dram Clock Auto DDR533 DDR533 Lan Disabled Enabled Enabled Feature Option Description North Bridge Chipset Configuration Hyper Threading Enabled Enable or disable hyper threading Function Disabled functionality Disabled Crystal Beach DMA Crystal Beach DMA configuration Enabled Channel Sequencing allocates address channel Sequencing 0 then 1 MCH Channel Mode ee Interleaving interleaves channel across Channel channels Interleave Enabled i Patrol Scrubbing Fan scrubbing enabled Disabled isabie Demand Scrubbing Enabled ECC demand scrubbing enabled disabled 59 Feature Option Description North Bridge Chipset Configuration Disabled Channel Dependent Enabled Channel depe
4. 46 3 7 9 Hardware Health Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings Use the up and down arrow M Y keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware H W Health Function Enabled Health Monitoring Auto FAN Power Control Disabled Device FAN Fail LED Indicator Disabled Hardware Health Event Monitoring Mainboard Voltages Report CPU Temp Current Fans PWM 28 63 lt gt Select Screen Ambient1 Temp Near Memory xx C xxx F Select Item Ambient2 Temp Near NB xx C xxx F Change Option Tab Select Field FAN1 Speed XXXx RPM F1 General Help FAN2 Speed xxxx RPM F10 Save and Exit FAN3 Speed xxxx RPM ESC Exit FAN4 Speed Xxxx RPM FAN5 Speed Xxxx RPM FAN6 Speed Xxxx RPM FAN7 Speed Xxxx RPM FAN8 Speed Xxxx RPM Feature Option Description Hardware Health Configuration Enabled EEN H W Health Function Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device Disabled FAN power duty cycle is auto dynamic Disabled programmed in selected temperature range Auto FAN Control Disabled Fan Power On Enabled Enabled Fan Power Duty Cycle 30 40 C 100 60 C see max
5. J2 USB1 USB Front Panel Header J4 USB2 USB Header J3 IPMI Connector CCMOS 1 Clear CMOS Jumper SATAO SATA3 Serial ATA RAID Connector FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 8 pin FAN Connector with Speed Control J5 TYFP3 Front Panel Header 11 sss eses JOJO IMI e SATA0 1 2 3 Serial ATA RAID Connector Connects to the Serial ATA ready drives via the Serial ATA cable Signal GND TX TX GND RX RX GND No for a foo fro 2 N NUL J5 TYFP3 Connector Front Panel Header HOODOO OOOO OIC 27 28 Use this header to connect some control or signal wires from motherboard to chassis such as HDD LED power LED power button and reset button Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HD_LED 2 HD_LED 3 RESET 4 RESET 5 PW
6. lt Select Screen Select Item Change Option Tab Select Field Device Not Detected Type Auto LBA Large Mode Auto 37 a Fea Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto ESC Exit PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S M A R T Auto 32 Bit Data Transfer Enabled Feature Option Description SATA0 Auto Selects the type of device connected Type NotInstalled to the system CD DVD ARMD A Auto Enabled LBA Mode if the uto device supports it and the device is LBA Large Mode not already formatted with LBA Disabled Mode disabled Disabled Disabled LBA Mode Disabled The Data transfer from Auto and to the device occurs one sector at a time Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto The Data transfer from and to Disabled the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it Auto Selects the PIO Mode Select Auto PIO Mode 0 4 to enhance hard disk performance at 1 interval by optimizing the hard disk timing Selects DMA Mode DMA Mode Auto Auto Auto detected Auto S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology is a SMART Disabled utility that monitors your disk status Enabled to predict hard disk failure 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables 32 bit to maximize the IDE Disabled hard disk data transfer rate 35 3 7 3 Super IO Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to select options for t
7. 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 74 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 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 exp
8. 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 tho
9. 0 62 5 Throttle Slow Clock Ratio 50 Select the duty cycle in throttle mode 37 5 25 12 5 On Off Go into On Off or Suspend when Pawel Buton Mode Suspend Power Button is pressed Resume On Ring Disabled Enable Disable RI to generate a wake Enabled event Disabled Enable Disable RTC to generate a Resume On RTC Alarm Enabled Wakeevent 45 3 7 8 Event Log Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to view the Event Log Control Menu This logs system events such as CMOS clear and writes the log into NVRAM Use the up and down arrow M V keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP_ Boot Security Chipset Exit Event Logging details View all unread events on the Event Log View Event Log Mark All Events as Read lt Select Screen Clear Event Log Select Item Change Option ECC Event Logging Enabled Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Event Logging details View Event Log Views all unread events on the Event Log Mark All Events as Read OK Marks all unread events as Cancel read OK Clear Event Log Erases all of events Cancel ECC Event Logging Enabled Enable or disable ECC Event Disabled Logging
10. 1 CPU Configuration You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu Use the up and down arrow VW keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version 3F 00 Manufacturer Intel Intel Xeon CPU 5130 2 00GHz Frequency 1 99GHz lt Select FSB Speed 1332MHz Screen Cache L1 64KB Select Item Cache L2 4096KB Change Ratio Status Unlocked Min 06 Max 06 Option Ratio Actual Value 6 F1 General Help F10 S d Ratio CMOS Setting e a a ro C1E Support Disabled ESC Exit Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Virtualization Technology Enabled Execute Disable Bit Capability Enabled PECI Enabled Disabled Enabled Core Multi Processing Enabled Feature Option Description CPU Configuration Manufacturer Intel Xeon CPU Frequency FSB Speed Read only Displays information about CPU Cache L1 Cache L2 Ratio Status Ratio Actual Value It allows users to select the ratio of Ageording to CPU frequency to front side bus Ratio CMOS Setting CPU ne The default is auto detected by BIOS Use or to adjust values 32 C1E Support Enabled Disabled Enable or disable the C1
11. CPUO CPU1 30 This item allows you to set minimum PWM Duty PWM Minimal Duty 40 Cycle Cycle Note This item is hidden and will appear when 30 Auto FAN Power Control is set to Enabled Disabled Enabled Any FAN speed less than 800 RPM FAN EDA M E iog the FAN Fail LED will be lighted 47 3 7 9 1 Mainboard Voltages Report Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Board Voltages Event Monitoring Vdimm 1 5V 3 3V SBY 5V CPU Vcore 12V gt X XXX V gt X XXX V gt X XXX V gt X XXX V gt X XXX V gt X XXX V lt Select Screen t Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Item Change Option Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit Read only It cannot be modified in user mode 48 3 7 10 Remote Access Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu This feature allows access to the Server remotely via serial port Use the up and down arrow VW keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select remote access type Remote Access Disabled Remote Access Disabled Serial Port Mo
12. ee Change Option SATA PortO Auto F1 General Help S M A R T Enabled Ns ae and Exit Feature Option Description AHCI Port0 Configuration Auto i SATA Poro ene en es Not Installed y i Enabled S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting S M A R T Technology is a utility that monitors your disk status to Disabled predict hard disk failure 43 3 7 7 APM Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit APM Configuration Enable or disable APM Power Management APM Enabled lt Select Screen Video Power Down Mode Suspend Select Item Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Change Option Suspend Time Out Disabled F1 General Help Throttle Slow Clock Ratio 50 F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Power Button Mode On Off Advanced Resume Event Control Resume On Ring Disabled Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled Feature Option Description APM Configuration Power Management APM Enabled Enable Disable APM Disabled Video Power Down Mode Suspend Power Down Video in Suspend or Disabled Standby Mode Hard Disk Power Down Suspend Power Down Hard Disk in Suspend or Mode Disabled Standby Mode Disabled 1 Min 2 Min 4 Min 8 Min Suspend Time Out 10 Min Go into Suspend in the specified Time 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 50 Min 60 Min 44 87 5 75
13. most powerful server solutions The Tempest iS100T 5377 is a flexible Intel platform for multiple applications based on Intel 5100 MCH San Clemente and ICH9R chipsets Designed to support dual core Intel Xeon and 32GB DDR2 533 667 DIMM memory and featured with integrated 82571EB dual port LAN controllers built in 32MB XGI Z9S video plus four SATA2 ports the S5377 offers exceptional performance and versatile solution for your server Workstation Remember to visit TYAN s Website at http Awww 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 e One LGA771 socket e Supports Intel 5100 5200 5400 processors e Supports 1 33 1 06 GHz FSB Memory e Eight 8 DIMM sockets e Supports Registered ECC DIMMs e Single amp Dual Rank Maximum 4 Ranks Channel e Single Dual channel support e Supports 256Mb 512Mb 1Gb 2Gb and 4Gb memory modules e Maximum of 32GB of DDR2 DIMM 533 667 System Management e Four 4 fan headers 8 pin with control and tachometer monitoring e Monitors voltage for CPU environment e Supports Serial Console Redirect e Supports Watch Dog Timer e PMI 2 0 supported Integrated Serial ATA II ICH9 R Chipset e Intel 5100 Chipset San Clemente North Bridge e Intel ICH9 R South Bridge e Winbond 83627DHG Super I O chip Expansion Slots e One 1 PCI E x16 slo
14. resolves conflicts Use the up and down arrow W keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Securit Chipset Exit Advanced PCI PnP Settings Clear NVRAM during System Boot WARING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction Clear NVRAM No lt gt Select Screen Plug amp Play O S No 1 Select Item PCI Latency Timer 64 Change Option Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes F1 General Help Palette Snooping Disabled F10 Save and Exit PCI IDE BusMaster Enabled ESC Exit Feature Option Description Advanced PCI PnP Settings Clear NVRAM No a NVRAM during system Yes No lets the BIOS configure all the Yes devices in the system Yes lets the operating system Plug amp Play OS configure Plug and Play PnP devices not required for boot if No your system has a Plug and Play operating system 32 This setting controls how many 64 PCI clocks each PCI device can 96 hold the bus before another PCI device takes over When set to PCI Latency Timer 128 higher values every PCI device 160 can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the 192 effective PCI bandwidth 224 Values in units of PCI clocks for 248 PCI device latency timer register 51 Allocate IRQ
15. suggested rules for populating memory Memory Population Rules DIMM7 DIMM5 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM Configuration Empty Empty Empty Single Rank Empty Empty Single Rank Single Rank Four DIMMs Empty Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank per Channel 1 Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank Empty Empty Empty Dual Rank Empty Empty Dual Rank Dual Rank DIMM Configuration DIMM6 DIMM4 DIMM2 DIMMO Empty Empty Empty Single Rank Empty Empty Single Rank Single Rank Four DIMMs Empty Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank per Channel 0 Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank Empty Empty Empty Dual Rank Empty Empty Dual Rank Dual Rank For optimal dual channel operations always install memory in pairs beginning with DIMMO and DIMM1 For single channel mode install one DIMM at DIMMO or DIMM1 Others must be in dual channel mode 21 Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Tempest i5100T 5377 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 22 2 7 Attaching Drive Cables Attaching Serial ATA Cables The Tempest i
16. 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 and other information http Awww tyan com 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 76 Notice for the USA Cc Compliance Information Statement Declaration of Conformity Procedure DoC FCC Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules
17. 5100T S5377 is also equipped with 4 Serial ATA SATA channels Connections for these drives are also very simple There is no need to set Master Slave jumpers on SATA drives Tyan has supplied two SATA cables and one SATA power adapter 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 23 2 8 Installing Add In Cards Before installing add in cards it s helpful to know if they are fully compatible with your motherboard For this reason we ve provided the diagrams below showing the slots that appear on your motherboard PCI E x16 slot w x16 bus 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 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 24 2 9 Installing Optional SO DIMM modules Your S5377 motherboard is equipped with an optional proprietary SO DIMM connector The 200 pin vertical
18. Enhanced mode Hardware Prefetcher Enabled Disabled When enabled the processor s hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch data and code for the processor When disabled the processor s hardware prefetcher will be disabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Enabled Disabled When enabled the processor will retrieve the currently requested cache line as well as the subsequent cache line When disabled the processor will only retrieve the currently requested cache line Virtualization Technology Enabled Disabled Intel Virtualization Technology is a set of platform features that support virtualization of platform hardware and multiple software environments When enabled it offers data center managers the ability to consolidate multiple workloads on one physical server system Execute Disable Bit Capability Enabled Disabled Intel s Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer the processor disables code execution preventing damage and worm propagation Core Multi Processing Enabled Disabled When disabled it disables one e
19. KB 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 Dir
20. M Activate ADM module 33 Initializes the silent boot module Set the window for displaying text information 37 Displaying sign on message CPU information setup key message and any OEM specific information 65 Checkpoint Description 38 Initializes different devices through DIM See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information 39 Initializes DMAC 1 amp DMAC 2 3A Initialize RTC date time 3B 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 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers 40 Detect different devices Parallel ports serial ports and coprocessor in CPU etc successfully installed in the system and update the BDA EBDA etc 50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed 52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory 60 Initializes NUM LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate 75 Initialize Int 13 and prepare for IPL detection 78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs TA Initializes remaining option ROMs 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam 84 Log errors encountered during POST 85 Displ
21. 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 instruc
22. R_LED 6 PWR_LED 7 WLED 8 WLED 9 SMBDAT 10 SMBCLK 11 EXT_INT 12 5V 13 5VSB 14 INTRUDER_N 15 PWR_SW 16 PWR_SW 17 LAN1_LED 18 LAN1_LED 19 LAN2_LED 20 LAN2_LED 21 LAN3_LED 22 LAN3_LED 23 ID_LED 24 ID_LED 25 ID_SW 26 ID_SW 27 Key 28 RSV J2 J4 USB Front Pan el Header USB1 USB Header USB2 10 Each USB header supports 2 additional USB ports Use these headers to connect the PCI USB bracket or internal USB header cable to the front or rear I O Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 5V 2 5V 3 USB_PO_N 4 USB_P1_N 5 USB_PO_P 6 USB_P1_P 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 RSV 14 fa Af jn n 15 FAN1 FAN2 FAN3 FAN4 8 pin Fan Connector Use this header to connect the cooling fan to your motherboard to keep the system at optimum performance levels D 5 Signal FAN_PWM1 12V FAN_TACH1 GND GND FAN_TACH2 12V FAN_PWM2 CO N OD on A ow rm CCMOS1 Clear CMOS Jumper 3 1 CIDI Normal Default Use this jumper when you forgot your system
23. S System will use the old settings to boot up Discard Changes Use this option to restore all new setup values that you have made but not saved into CMOS Load Optimal Defaults Use this option to load default performance setup values Use this option when system CMOS values have been corrupted or modified incorrectly Load Failsafe Defaults Use this option to load all default failsafe setup values Use this option when troubleshooting 62 NOTE 63 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 e Eight short beeps It indicates that a video error has occurred e Asingle long beep repeatedly It 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 E
24. SO DIMM connector can be used for TYAN M3295 M3296 2 expansion card to provide such features as additional TYAN SMDC module support For details of available expansions cards visit the TYAN website at http www tyan com To install a SO DIMM expansion card 1 Open the spring levers as shown 2 Insert the SO DIMM card as shown making sure that the card is the right way up The card will fit in only one way and the screw holes in the card should line up exactly with the mounting posts on the motherboard 3 Push the SO DIMM card down into place and make sure the spring levers click into place as shown NOTE The SO DIMM expansion cards will fit in the slot only one way Make sure that you align the slot in the card with the key in the card slot 4 Removal of a SO DIMM card is a reversal of the installation procedure Push out the spring levers as shown and pull the card out of the socket 25 2 10 Connecting External Devices The following diagrams will detail the rear port stack for this S5377 motherboard LAN IPMl LAN Ports USB x 2 LAN1 LAN2 FPF Le Serial Port VGA 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 Lin
25. TYAN Tempest i5100T 5377 Version 1 0 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 TYAN Tempest i5100T are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation Intel 5100 5200 5400 Series and combinations thereof are trademarks of Intel Corporation AMI AMI BIOS are trademarks of AMI Technologies Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation SuSE is a trademark of Novell IBM PC AT and PS 2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation Notice Information contained in this document is furnished by TYAN Computer Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing TYAN assumes no liability whatsoever and disclaims any express or implied warranty relating to sale and or use of TYAN products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability TYAN retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and or specifications at any time without notice In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or indirect incidental or consequential damage loss of use loss of data or other malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of in
26. Tempest i5100T S5377 supports the latest processor technologies from Intel Check the TYAN website for latest processor support http www tyan com Processor Installation LGA771 Socket The processor should be installed carefully Make sure you are wearing an antistatic strap and handle the processor as little as possible Please note that both processors of the same type and frequency are required for optimal system performance Follow these instructions to install your processor 1 Locate the processor socket on the motherboard and lift the protective cover off as shown A warnine 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 18 3 Lift the metal cover to expose the socket interior and place the CPU in as shown Pin 1 4 Heatsink 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 Take out the heatsink from the package Turn the heatsink upside down and you can see that the
27. at your chassis supports a proprietary 5 9 x 13 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 2 3 4 5 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 Hold the motherboard by its edges and do not touch the bottom of the board or flex the board in any way Avoid touching the motherboard components IC chips connectors memory modules and leads Place the motherboard on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag that the board was shipped in 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 NOTE DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED 2 1 Board Image DDT EEOEEIELEEEI to 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 pic
28. ay errors to the user and gets the user response for error 87 Execute BIOS setup if needed requested 8C Late POST initialization of chipset registers 8E Program the peripheral parameters Enable Disable NMI as selected 90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt AO Check boot password if installed A1 Clean up work needed before booting to OS A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules Fill the free area in FOOOh segment with OFFh Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table Prepares the runtime language module Disables the system configuration display if needed A4 Initialize runtime language module A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled Initialize the CPU s before boot which includes the programming of the MTRR s A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INTO9h vector Deinitializes the ADM module AB Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers B1 Save system context for ACPI 00 Passes control to OS Loader typically INT19h 66 NOTE 67 Appendix SMDC Information Overview Tyan Server Management Daughter Card SMDC is a powerful yet cost efficient solution for high end server management hardware packages Tyan s goal is to provide remote system monitoring and control even when the operating syste
29. creen Legacy USB Support Enabled Select Item Port 64 60 Emulation Change Option USB 2 0 Controller Mode F1 General Help BIOS EHCI Hand Off F10 Save and Exit Hotplug USB FDD Support ESC Exit USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Feature Option Description USB Configuration Disabled Enables support for legacy USB AUTO option disables Legacy USB Support Auto legacy support if no USB Enabled devices are connected This feature allows you to Enabled enable emulation of I O ports Port 64 60 Emulation 64h and 60h so that there is full Disabled PS 2 legacy support for USB keyboards and mice Hi Speed Configure the USB 2 0 USB 2 0 Controller Mode controller in Hi Speed 480 Full Speed Mbps or Full Speed 12Mbps This is a work around for OSes Enabled BIOS EHCI Hand Off without EHCI hand off support The EHCI ownership change Disabled should claim by EHCI driver ene Enabl disable hotplug USB i nable or disable hotplug Hotplug USB FDD Support Disabled floppy support Auto 37 3 7 4 1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec lt Select Screen Select Item Device 1 USB Flash Disk Change Option Emulation Type Auto Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit
30. de 115200 8 n 1 Flow Control None Redirection After BIOS POST Always Terminal Type ANSI lt gt Select Screen VT UTF8 Combo Key Support Enabled Select Item Sredir Memory Display Delay No Delay Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Configure Remote Access type and parameters Enabled Enables remote access to system through serial port 115200 8 n 1 57600 8 n 1 38400 8 n 1 19200 8 n 1 9600 8 n 1 Serial Port Mode Select Serial Port settings 49 None Select Flow Control for console Flow Control Hardware redirection Software Disable Turns off the redirection Disabled after POST Redirection After BIOS POST Boot Loader Boot Loader Redirection is active during POST and during Boot Loader Always Redirection is always active Always lt Some OSs may not work if set to Always gt ANSI Terminal Type VT100 Select the target terminal type VT UTF8 VT UTF8 Combo Key Enabled Enable VT UTF8 Combination key Support Disabled Support for ANSI VT100 terminals No Delay Sredir Memory Display Delay 1 Sec Gives the delay in seconds to Delay Delay 2 Sec display memory information Delay 4 Sec 50 3 8 PCI PnP Menu You can use this screen to view PnP Plug amp Play BIOS Configuration Menu This menu allows the user to configure how the BIOS assigns resources amp
31. ect 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 71 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 updates can be found at http Awww tyan com 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 l
32. emperature and more Remote power on and power off Console redirect the ability to view system remotely Ea 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 f The Manger is set up to manage the Agent that has the SMDC E 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 69 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 PCl 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 y
33. ensive 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 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 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 75 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
34. formation contained in this document Table of Contents Check the box contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Congratulations 1 2 Hardware Specifications Chapter 2 Board Installation 2 1 Board Image 2 2 Block Diagram 2 3 Board Parts Jumpers and Connectors 2 4 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis 2 5 Installing the Processor s 2 6 Installing the Memory 2 7 Attaching Drive Cables 2 8 Installing Add in Cards 2 9 Installing Optional SO DIMM Modules 2 10 Connecting External Devices 2 11 Installing the Power Supply 2 12 Finishing up Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3 1 About the BIOS 3 2 BIOS Menu Bar 3 3 Setup Basics 3 4 Getting Help 3 5 In Case of Problems 3 6 BIOS Main Menu 3 7 Advanced Menu 3 8 PCI PnP Menu 3 9 Boot Menu 3 10 Security Menu 3 6 Chipset Menu 3 7 Exit Menu Chapter 4 Diagnostics 4 1 Beep Codes 4 2 Flash Utility 4 3 AMI BIOS Post Code Appendix SMDC Information Glossary Technical Support Check the box contents 1 x TYAN Driver CD 1 x User s Manual V1 0 S5377 1 x Quick Reference V1 0 S5377 2 x Serial ATA Power Cable 4 x Serial ATA Cable 5 5 lt rad 1 x USB2 0 Cable 1 x CPU Back Plane If any of these items are missing please contact your vendor dealer for replacement before continuing with the installation process NOTE Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Congratulations You have purchased one of the
35. he Super I O settings Use the up and down arrow 1 V 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 Boot Security Chipset Exit Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Address Serial Port1 Address SF8 IRQ4 Watchdog Mode Disabled lt Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature __ Option Description Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 i Allow BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address 2E8 IRQ3 Addresses 2F8 IRQ3 Disabled Disabled POST Watchdog timer counting start at POST Power on stop at OS Boot Watchdog Mode oS OS Start at OS Boot Power ON Power on Start at power on 36 3 7 4 USB Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu Use the up and down arrow M V keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit USB Configuration Enables support for legacy USB AUTO option disables legacy Module Version x xx x Xx x support if no USB devices are USB Devices Enabled connected 1 Drive lt Select S
36. heatsink has already applied a layer of thermal compound 2 Turn the board upside down and insert the heat sink spring mechanism as shown 19 3 Turn the board the right way up again and align the heatsink with the four holes around the processor socket 4 Press the heatsink down until the four screws are securely seated in the holes 5 Use screwdriver 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 2 6 Installing the Memory Before installing memory ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor Only DDR2 667 533 DIMM modules are required Check the TYAN Web site at www tyan com for details of the type of memory recommended for your motherboard The following diagram shows common types of DDR2 memory modules x J O mT oo 7 ay MS t O S L O Key points to note before installing memory e Only DDR2 667 533 memory modules are supported e All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or settings need changing e The Tempest i5100T S5377 supports up to 32GB of memory e All memory must be of the same type and density The following chart outlines the
37. ielding 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 por
38. install the Intel VIIV software to get the correct driver otherwise disable the Energy Lake feature in BIOS Enabled it relates purely to Intel s Quick Resume feature which is generally useless Energy Lake Feature ACPI APIC SCI IRQ Enabled IRQ Disabled Enable Disable ACPI APIC SCI 41 3 7 6 AHCI Configuration Sub Menu You can use this screen to view the AHCI Configuration Menu Use the up and down arrow N V keys to select an item Use the Plus and Minus keys to change the value of the selected option The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit AHCI Settings Some SATA CD DVD in AHCI mode need to wait ready longer AHCI CD DVD Boot Time out 15 gt AHCI PortO Not Detected AHCI Port1 Not Detected lt Select Screen gt AHCI Port2 Not Detected Select Item gt AHCI Port3 Not Detected Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description AHCI Configuration 0 5 ik S SATA CD DVD in AHCI mod d AHCI CD DVD Boot 15 ome n asi to wait ready longer Time Out 20 25 30 35 42 3 7 6 1 AHCI Port0 Port1 Port2 Port3 Port4 Port5 Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit AHCI PortO Device Not Detected Pa
39. k Activity LED Scheme LEFT RIGHT Left LED Right LED Link Slow Blinking Green Off Active Blinking Green Off Link Slow Blinking Green Green Active Blinking Green Green Link Slow Blinking Green Orange Active Blinking Green Orange No Link Off Off 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1000 Mbps 26 2 11 Installing the Power Supply There is one power connectors on your Tempest i5100T S5377 The Tempest i5100T S5377 requires 1 power input 18 pin PW1 NOTE Please be aware that ATX 2 x ATX12V and ATXGES power supplies may not be compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and or CPU s PW1 18 pin 12V 5V Power Connector ae 4 Pin Signal Pin Signal aes 1 3 3V 10 3 3V m m 2 COM 11 12V n a 3 COM 12 COM COE 4 5V 13 PS ON r 5 5VSB 14 5V 6 COM 15 PWR_OK a 7 COM 16 COM m m 8 12V1 17 COM m u 9 12V2 18 12v3 Applying power to the board 1 Connect the 12V 5V 8 pin power connector 2 Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet YOU MUST unplug the power supply before plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors 2 12 Finishing up Congratulations on making it this far You re finished setting up the hardware aspect of your computer Before c
40. losing 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 27 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 bat
41. low The sub menus are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Settings Options for CPU WARING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction gt CPU Configuration lt Select Screen gt IDE Configuration Select Item gt Super IO Configuration Enter Go to Sub Screen gt USB Configuration F1 General Help ACPI Configuration F10 Save and Exit AHCI Configuration ESC Exit APM Configuration Event Log Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Remote Access Configuration Feature Option Description Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Menu Item Options for CPU IDE Configuration Menu Item Configure the IDE device s Configures Super IO Chipset Super IO Configuration Menu Item Win627DHG USB Configuration Menu Item Configure the USB support ACPI Configuration Menu Item section tor Advanced ACEI Configuration AHCI Configuration Menu Item Section for Advanced ARG Configuration APM Configuration Menu Item Section for APM configuration r Mark as read Clear or View Event Log Configuration Menu Item Event Log statistics Hardware Health Menu Item Configure monitor the Configuration Hardware Health Remote Access Configuration Menu Item Configure Remote Access 31 3 7
42. m 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 IPMl compliance software as well as Tyan System Operator 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 http www tyan com 68 Features of Tyan Server Management Monitor various system components remotely such as fans processor t
43. ndent rank DIMM sparing Sparing Disabled enabled disabled Enabled p Channel 0 Channel 0 enabled disabled Disabled ifi Disabled Channel Specie Enables rank DIMM sparing feature Sparing Enabled 1 1 Rank Interleaving 2 1 Rank Interleaving setting 4 1 Enabled Channel 1 Channel 1 enabled disabled Disabled ifi Disabled Channel Specie Enables rank DIMM sparing feature Sparing Enabled 1 1 Rank Interleaving 2 1 Rank Interleaving setting 4 1 Boots Graphic Adapter Auto Select which graphic controller to use Priority Onboard VGA as the primary boot device Disabled Read Completion Coalescing Enabled Read returns of gt 64B uto 60 3 11 2 South Bridge Configuration Sub Menu This menu gives options for customizing South Bridge Chipset settings Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow 4 keys and pressing Enter The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit South Bridge Chipset Configuration HDA Controller Enabled SMBUS Controller Enabled SLP_S4 Min Assertion Width 1 2 seconds lt gt Select Screen Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Onboard VGA Enabled F1 General Help Chassis Intrusion Detect Disabled F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature _ Option Description South Bridge Chipset Configuration HDA Co
44. nitializes the interrupt controlling hardware generally PIC and interrupt vector table 06 Do R W test to CH 2 count reg Initialize CH 0 as system timer Install the POSTINT1Ch handler Enable IRQ 0 in PIC for system timer interrupt Traps INT1Ch vector to POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock 08 Initializes the CPU The BAT test is being done on KBC Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto detection of KB MS using AMI KB 5 OA Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller 0B Detects the presence of PS 2 mouse oC Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port 0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices Also update the Kernel Variables Traps the INTO9h vector so that the POST INTO9h handler gets control for IRQ1 Uncompress all available language BIOS logo and Silent logo modules 13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers 24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules 30 Initialize System Management Interrupt 2A Initializes different devices through DIM See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information 2C Initializes different devices Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs 2E Initializes all the output devices 31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it Give control to ADM module for initialization Initialize language and font modules for AD
45. ntroller Enabled Enable or disable HDA controller Disabled SMBUS Controller Enabled Enable or disable SMBUS controller Disabled 4 5 seconds i 3 4 seconds eee wee Select Timing for SLP_S4 SSEMON yY 2 3 seconds 1 2 seconds Power Off Restore on AC Power P O Configure how the system board Loss ower n responds to a power failure Last State Enabled i Onboard VGA Enable or disable Onboard VGA Disabled controller Disabled Enable Disable the function of chassis Chassis Intrusion intrusion detect When chassis open Detect Enabled event is detected BIOS will record the nabe event 61 3 12 Exit Menu You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow M W keys and pressing Enter BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP_ Boot Securit Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes Save Changes and Exit F10 key can be used for Discard Changes and Exit this operation Discard Charges lt Select Screen Load Optimal Defaults Select Item Load Failsafe Defaults Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Save Changes and Exit Use this option to exit setup utility and re boot All new selections you have made are stored into CMOS System will use the new settings to boot up Discard Changes and Exit Use this option to exit setup utility and re boot All new selections you have made are not stored into CMO
46. 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 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 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
47. oss 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 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 72 fact Enhanced IDEs EIDEs with maximum capacity determined by the hardware controller 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
48. password Installed is set Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Selects this option to change or Password install Supervisor Password Change User Password _ Selects this option to change or install User Password g When it is set to Enabled BIOS Disabled will issue a virus warning Boot Sector Virus Protection message and beep if a write to Enabled the boot sector or the partition table of the HDD is attempted 57 3 11 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets North Bridge configuration contains options for Memory amp CPU settings Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow M V keys and pressing Enter The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may lt Select Screen cause system to malfunction Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen gt North Bridge Configuration F1 General Help gt South Bridge Configuration F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 58 3 11 1 North Bridge Configuration Sub Menu This menu gives options for customizing North Bridge Chipset settings Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arrow M W keys and pressing Enter The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit
49. s of the menu lt F10 gt Save and exit lt Enter gt Execute command or select submenu 3 4 Getting Help Press F1 to 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 3 5 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 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 when this manual is written Please visit Tyan s website at http www tyan com for the information of BIOS updating 29 3 6 BIOS Main Menu The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate The Main BIOS
50. se this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority Use the up and down arrow N V 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 Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device XX XXX XXXXXIXXX available devices 2nd Boot Device XX XXX XXXXX XXX i 3rd Boot Device XX XXX XXXXX XXX A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu lt Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Boot Device Priority XX XXX XXXXX XXX Settings for boot priority These can be customized depending on your preference 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device XX XXX XXXXX XXX 3rd Boot Device Disabled 55 3 9 3 Removable Drives Use this screen to select options for the Removable Drives Use the up and down arrow M V 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 Boot Security Chipset Exit Removable Drives Specifies the boot sequence from the 4st Drive XXXXXXXx available devices lt Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit
51. se 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 PCI to PCl bridge allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI slot 73 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 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 RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks a way for the same data to be stored in different places
52. setup password or need to clear system BIOS setting How to clear the CMOS data Power off system and disconnect power 3 1 Clear 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 Power on system 16 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 Mounting the Motherboard Solutions for installing Screw Motherboard Stud Chassis wall Chassis wall Screw Standoff Chassis wall 17 2 5 Installing the Processor s Your
53. 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 Above the key legend is an area reserved for a text message When an option is selected in the left frame it is highlighted in white Often a text message will accompany it BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Securit Chipset Exit System Overview Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field AMIBIOS Version 08 00 14 Use or to Build Date 09 10 07 configure system time ID OAAAA000 Processor Intel Xeon CPU 5130 2 00GHz Speed 1999 MHz Count L2 lt gt Select Screen Select Item System Memory Enter Go to Sub Screen Size 512 MB F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit System Time 04 08 25 ESC Exit System Date Tue 01 01 2002 Feature Option Description Main System Time HH MM ss_ Set the system time System Date MM DD YYYY Set the system date 30 3 7 Advanced Menu You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen such as Super O Configuration to go to the sub menu for that item You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the lt Arrow gt keys All Advanced BIOS Setup options are described in this section The Advanced BIOS Setup screen is shown be
54. t Internal I O Interfaces e One 200 pin SO DIMM socket for server management M3295 M3296 e Two USB pin header to support USB DOM and two USB 2 0 devices e Tyan FPIO to support NMI SM Bus Chassis Intrusion Graphics e XGI Z9S PCI graphics controller e 32MB DDR2 frame buffer of video memory LAN Controllers e One Intel 82571EB dual port Gigabit controllers to support two GbE ports 5 e Supports four Serial ATA ports running up to 3 0Gb s e Software RAID Levels 0 1 5 10 supported Back Panel I O Ports e One serial port with D Sub connector e One staked dual USB ports with One RJ45 port supports M3295 2 M3296 IPMI from LAN e One stacked up LAN ports with dual RJ45 connectors with Transformer amp LEDs e One 9 pin COM port e One 15 pin VGA port e One ID LED BIOS e AMI BIOS on 8Mbit Flash ROM e Supports ACPI 2 0 e Supports boot from USB device e WOL and PXE support e Power on mode control for AC power loss recovery e PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 Power management S1 S4 S5 support Form Factor e Proprietary 5 9 x 13 Power e Onboard VRD 11 0 e Proprietary 18 pin power connectors Regulatory e FCC Class A DoC e European Community CE DoC e VCCI e C Tick Chapter 2 Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard The mounting hole pattern of the Tempest i5100T S5377 matches the proprietary form factor 5 9 x 13 Before continuing with installation confirm th
55. t Exit Advanced ACPI Configuration lt Select Screen ACPI Version Features ACPI v3 0 Select Item ACPI APIC support Enabled Change Option AMI OEMB table Enabled F1 General Help Headless mode Disabled F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description Advanced ACPI Configuration isle Set this value to allow or prevent ACPI Version Features ACPI v2 0 the system to be complaint with the ACPI 2 0 specification ACPI v1 0 Enabled This option allows you to define ACPI APIC Support whether or not to enable APIC Disabled features Set this value to allow the ACPI Enabled BIOS to add a pointer to an OEMB table in the Root System AMI OEMB table Description Table RSDT table Note OEMB table is used to pass Disabled POST data to the AMI code during ACPI O S operations Enabled Enable or disable Headless Headless mode f Disabled operation mode through ACPI 40 3 7 5 2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit South Bridge ACPI Configuration lt Select Screen Select Item Energy Lake Feature Disabled Change Option ACPI APIC SCI IRQ Disabled F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Feature Option Description South Bridge ACPI Configuration Allow you to configure Intel s Energy Lake power management Disabled technology If you are running a Media Center you can
56. tery 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 lt Del gt during POST lt F4 gt on remote console to start the BIOS setup utility 3 2 BIOS Menu Bar The menu bar at the top of the windows lists these selections Main To configure basic system setups Advanced To configure the advanced chipset features PCI PnP To configure legacy Plug amp Play or PCI settings Boot To configure system boot order Security To configure user and supervisor passwords Chipset To configure chipset management features Exit To exit setup utility 28 3 3 Setup Basics The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard Key Function lt F1 gt General help window lt ESC gt Exit current menu gt arrow keys Select a different menu Tor J arrow keys Move cursor up down lt Tab gt or lt Shift Tab gt Cycle cursor up down lt Home gt or lt End gt Move cursor to top bottom of the window lt PgUp gt or lt PgDn gt Move cursor to next previous page lt gt Select the previous value setting of the field lt gt Select the next value setting of the field lt F8 gt Load Fail Safe default configuration values of the menu lt F9 gt Load the Optimal default configuration value
57. ting This will Quiet Boot Disabled decrease the time AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS needed to boot the Bootup Num Lock On system PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait for F1 if Error Enabled lt Select Screen Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Select Item Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled Change Option F1 General Help Endless Boot Disabled F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 53 Feature Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Enabled i i Quick Boot nable This option allows user bypass BIOS Disabled self test during POST Disabled oe normal POST UIE Boot Enabled Enabled displays OEM log instead of POST messages Force BIOs Allows user to force BIOS Option ROM Add On ROM Display Mode Keep Current of add on cards to be displayed during quiet boot Bootup Num Lock on Selects Power on state for Numlock Enabled PS 2 Mouse Support Disabled Selects support for PS 2 Mouse Auto Enabled i i Wait for F1 If Error Waits for F1 key to be present if error Disabled Occurs Enabled i j Hit DEL Message Display Ead Press DEL to run Setup in Disabled j Disabled i Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled allows option ROMs to trap Enabled interrupt 19 Disabled Enable Disable endless loop boot from Endless Boot Enabled BBS table 54 3 9 2 Boot Device Priority U
58. tion 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 70 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 512
59. tions and in accordance with your local regulations Document D1892 100 77
60. to PCI VGA Yes Yes assigns IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ No This is the default setting and should not be changed unless the Disabled VGA card manufacturer requires Palette Snooping to be Enabled Palete Sngoping Enabled informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is Enabled installed in the system so the card will function correctly Disabled Enabled BIOS uses PCI bus PCI IDE BusMaster mastering for reading writing to Enabled IDE drives 52 3 9 Boot Menu You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow 4 V keys and pressing Enter The settings are described on the following pages BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP_ Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configures settings during System Boot gt Boot Settings Configuration lt Select Screen gt Boot Device Priority Select Item Removable Drives Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 3 9 1 Boot Settings Configuration Sub Menu Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration Use the up and down arrow 7 V 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 Boot Security Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot Disabled boo
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62. very 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 64 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 03 Disable NMI Parity video for EGA and DMA controllers Initialize BIOS POST Runtime data area Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable wCMOSFlags 04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area If the CMOS checksum is bad update CMOS with power on default values and clear passwords Initialize status register A Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system 05 I
63. xecution core 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 lt Arrow gt keys to select an item Use the lt Plus gt and lt Minus gt keys to change the value of the selected option BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit IDE Configuration Select whether the IDE channels should be initialized in Compatible SATA Configuration Enhanced or Enhanced mode of Configure SATA as IDE operation SATAO PM SATA1 SM lt gt Select Screen gt SATA2 PM 1 Select Item SATA3 SM Change Option F1 General Help Hard Disk Write Protect F10 Save and Exit IDE Detect Time Out Sec ESC Exit Disabled 35 Feature Option Description IDE Configuration SATA Configuration Enhanced This defines the operation mode of Compatible SATA channel IDE Select legacy IDE RAID or AHCI as the Configure SATA as RAID SATA interface AHCI Disabled Enable Disable device write protection Hard Disk Write Protect This will be effective only if device is Enabled accessed through BIOS IDE Detect Time Out 0 35 Select the time out value for detecting Sec at 5 interval ATA ATAPI device s 34 3 7 2 1 SATAO SATA3 Sub Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit SATA0

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