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Tempest i5400XL /// S5392ANR
Version 1.0
Copyright
Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of
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TYAN Computer Corp.
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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 information contained in this
document.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Congratulations Page 4
1.2 Hardware Specifications Page 4
Chapter 2: Board Installation
2.1 Board Image Page 7
2.2 Block Diagram Page 8
2.3 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Page 9
2.4 Mounting the Motherboard Page 21
2.5 Installing the Memory Page 22
2.6 Installing the Processor and Cooling Fan Page 24
2.7 Attaching Drive Cables Page 26
2.8 Installing Add-In Cards Page 28
2.9 Connecting External Devices Page 30
2.10 Installing the Power Supply Page 31
2.11 Finishing Up Page 33
Chapter 3: BIOS
3.1 About the BIOS Page 34
3.2 Main BIOS Setup Page 36
3.3 Main Menu Page 37
3.4 Advanced Menu Page 45
3.5 Security Menu Page 60
3.6 Power Menu Page 62
3.7 Boot Menu Page 63
3.8 Exit Menu Page 65
Chapter 4: Diagnostics
4.1 Beep Codes Page 66
4.2 Flash Utility Page 66
4.3 Phoenix BIOS Post Code Page 67
Appendix I: SMDC Information Page 70
Appendix II: How to Make a Driver Diskette Page 72
Glossary Page 74
Technical Support Page 80
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Check the box contents!
The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

(For the engineering samples, you may only get part of these items. Please
contact your vendor/dealer if you need a whole set accessory)
1 x S5392 motherboard
1 x 34-Pin floppy drive cable
1 x Ultra-DMA-133/100/66/33 IDE cable
1 x S5392 User’s Manual
1 x S5392 Quick Reference Guide
1 x TYAN driver CD
1 x I/O shield
3 x Serial ATA power cable
6 x Serial ATA cable
1 x USB2.0 cable
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
Congratulations on your purchase of the powerful Dual Intel processor solution,
the S5392. Based on Intel 5400 MCH and 6321ESB chipsets, the S5392 offers
exceptional performance. Compatible with EPS12V power supplies, the CEB
form factor S5392 features an onboard Realtek ALC888 audio controller, one
10/100/1000 Ethernet port and SATA/RAID, which provides a versatile solution
for your server needs.
Remember to visit TYAN’s Website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find

information on all of TYAN’s products with FAQ’s, online manuals and BIOS
upgrades.
1.2 - Hardware Specifications

Processors Memory
• Dual LGA771 sockets • Four (4) 240-pin DDR2 FB-DIMM
• Supports up to two Intel® Xeon® sockets
Woodcrest Processors( 5000/5100 Series • Four memory channels
Dual-core);Clovertown Processors (5300 • Supports ECC DIMMs
Series, Quad-core); Wolfdale-DP • Maximum of 32GB DDR2-533/667
Processors (45nm, dual-core); Harpertown
Processors (45nm, quad-core) Integrated LAN Controllers
• 1.06/1.33GHz FSB • Intel GbE from 6321ESB (w/ single
• VRD11.0 port “Gilgal” 82564)
Chipset • One RJ-45 port with LEDs
• Intel 5400 MCH + 6321ESB chipset Trusted Platform Management

• Supports for 1.06/1.33GHz FSB (TPM)
• Winbond W82627EHG Super I/O chip • Infineon SLB9635TT 1.2
Expansion Slots
Server Management
• Two (2) PCI Express x16 slots (X16 Gen2
• ADI Hardware Monitor w/ PECI circuit
signal from MCH)
• CPU thermal & voltage monitor
• One (1) PCI Express x8 slot
support
• (X8 signal from 6321ESB)
• Five (5) fan headers (4-pin
• Two (2) PCI-X 133/100MHz slots from configuration)
6321ESB
• One (1) PCI 32-bit 33MHz slot
• Total six (6) expansion slots Integrated Serial ATAII (SATA-II)
RAID
Back Panel I/O Ports
• Six (6) SATA-II ports from 6321ESB
• Stacked PS/2 keyboard and mouse • 3.0 Gb/s per port
connectors
• RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support in Windows
• Stacked (2)USB 2.0 ports
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• One Serial port
• One SPDIF in /out Integrated Audio Controller
• Stacked USB 2.0 (2) and RJ-45 (1)
connectors • HDA link
• Stacked Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in audio • RealTek ALC888 controller (High
connectors Definition Audio)
• Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in rear ports
Integrated I/O
• SPDIF In/Out in rear
• One 9-pin 16550 UART serial port header • Front panel audio header
• One LPT header • CD-in, Aux headers (4-pin
• Four USB 2.0 ports (via two headers) configuration)
• Six standard/integrated SATA2 BIOS
connectors
• One IDE and one (1) Floppy connectors • Phoenix BIOS on 8Mbit Flash ROM
• One 4-pin CD-in header and one 4-pin • Supports APM 1.2, ACPI 2.0
Aux-in header • Serial Console Redirect
• One 9-pin front panel audio header • PXE via Ethernet, USB device boot
• Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) • PnP, DMI 2.0 WfM 2.0 Power
from daughter card M3291 (In Verification) Management
• Tailored for IPMI 2.0 specification • User-configurable H/W monitoring
• Supports remote power on/off and reset • Auto-configuration of hard disk types
(IPMI-over-LAN) • Multiple boot options
• Server Management Daughter card via • 48-bit LBA support
built-in 2x25 header
Form Factor
•
• CEB (12” x 10.5”)
• EPS 12V/SSI (24+8+4 pin) power
connectors
Regulatory
• FCC Class B (DoC)
• European Community CE (DoC)
Software Specifications
OS (Operating System) Support
Windows XP Pro 32-bit + Sp2

Windows XP Pro 64-bit + Sp1
Windows 2003 Server
Windows Vista
RedHat Enterprise Linux 5
SUSE Enterprise Server 10.2
TYAN reserves the right to add support or discontinue support for any OS
with or without notice.
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Chapter 2: Board Installation
Precautions: The S5392 supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin +
8+4pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply
installation procedures see page 37.
DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the
board and void your warranty.
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

NOTE
DAMAGED.
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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.
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
(S5392) 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 Function Settings
JP5 Clear CMOS Jumper
Internal buzzer Enable/Disable
JP18 See Page11-12
Jumper
JP26/27 PECI Enable/Disable Jumper
J88 COM2 Header
CN15/CN28 USB2.0 Header
See Page13-14
J12 Front Panel Header
J5 SMDC Connector_M3291
CD_In CD_IN Connector
Aux_In AUX_IN Connector See Page15-16
Audio_FP Audio Front Panel Connector
JP23 LAN Enable/Disable Jumper
JP24 PCI-X Frequency Setting Jumper See Page17-18
JP25 PS/2 Wake up Jumper
FAN0/1/2/3/4 FAN connectors See Page19
JP14/15/19/20 OEM Reserved Jumpers See Page20
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JP26 JP18 JP27
JP5
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JP5: Clear CMOS Jumper
You can reset CMOS settings by using this jumper if

Pin_1 Pin_3 you have lost your system/setup password or need to
Default clear the system BIOS settings.
Power off the system and set JP5 to (2-3) position
and then power on the system. The CMOS will be
cleared when the POST screen is visible. Finally shut
Pin_1 Pin_3 down the power and move JP5 to its default (1-2)
Clear position and power on the system again.
JP18: Internal Buzzer Enable/Disable Jumper

1
Close: enable internal buzzer (Default)
1
Open: disable internal buzzer
JP26/27: PECI Enable/Disable Jumper
JP26 JP27
1 Close: PECI enable(Default)
1
JP26 JP27
1
Open: PECI disable
1
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J12
CN28
J88
J5 CN15
J88: COM2 Header
Signal Pin Pin Signal

DCD 1 2 DSR
RXD 3 4 RTS
TXD 5 6 CTS
DTR 7 8 RI
GND 9 10 NA
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CN15/CN28: USB2.0 Header
This is used to connect 2 USB 2.0 ports on front panel
USB connector.
Signal Pin Pin Signal
Power 1 2 Power
USB_A- 3 4 USB_B-
USB_A+ 5 6 USB_B+
GND 7 8 GND
Key 9 10 NC
J12: Front Panel Header

GND 1 2 SPKR_OUT_L
SLP_LED + 3 4 KEY
KEY 5 6 GND
PWR_LED +_0 7 8 SPKR_OUT_H
PWR_LED +_1 9 10 NC
GND 11 12 NC
3.3V 13 14 KEY
MSG_LED 15 16 NC
KEY 17 18 SCSI_LED -_0
3.3V 19 20 SCSI_LED -_1
HDD_LED - 21 22 NC
GND 23 24 KEY
PWRBTN_N 25 26 GND
SLPBTN_N 27 28 GND
RESET_N 29 30 GND
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.
J5: SMDC CON25X2_M3291
For connection with Tyan Server

Management Daughter Card (SMDC).
The SMDC connector is compatible
with only the Tyan M3291 (SMDC).
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Aux in
CD In Audio FP
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CD_IN Connector
This is for CD-ROM audio connector.
R G ND L
AUX_IN Connector
AUX_IN is used for input and mixing of MPEG, TV tuner, or

other audio sources.
R G ND L
Audio FP: Front Panel Audio Connector
The front panel audio connector allows you to connect to

9 1 the front panel audio. It contains line-out and MIC signal
for front panel.
10 2 Pin-9 Pin-7 Pin-5 Pin-3 Pin-1

AUD_FP_L F_AUD_DET AUD_FP_R AUDIO_MIC_R AUDIO_MIC_L
LINE_JD KEY MIC_JD AFP_PRESENT GND
Pin-10 Pin-8 Pin-6 Pin-4 Pin-2
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JP25
JP23 JP24
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JP23: LAN Enable/Disable Jumper
1 3
1-2 Close: enable LAN (Default)
(Default)
1 3
2-3 Close: disable LAN
JP24: PCI-X Frequency Setting Jumper

1 3
1-2 close: 100MHz
1 3
2 close: 133MHz (Default)
(Default)
1 3
2-3 close: 66MHz
JP25: PS/2 Wake Up Jumper
1-2 Close: Use this jumper to disable the PS/2 devices

3 1 from waking up.
3 1 2-3 Close: Use this jumper to enable the waking up of

(Default) the PS/2 devices. (Default)
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FAN0
FAN3
FAN1
FAN2
FAN4
FAN0/ FAN1/ FAN2/ FAN3/ FAN4: 4-pin FAN Connector

FAN1/FAN2/FAN3:
Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to the

motherboard to keep the system stable and reliable.
FAN0/FAN4:
Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4
Fan PWM (speed)
GND +12V Tachometer
Control
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JP14, JP15, JP19, JP20 : OEM reserved jumpers
JP14
JP20
JP19
JP15
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2.4 – Mounting the Motherboard
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.
Pay attention when installing board in chassis. Some components are

near the mounting holes and can be damaged.
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 Memory
Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible
with the motherboard and processor. Only DDR2-533/667 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 FBD memory modules.
Key points to note before installing memory into S5392:
• Only DDR2 533/667 FB-DIMM ECC memory modules are supported.

• All installed memory will automatically be detected and no jumpers or
settings need changing.
• The S5392 supports up to 32GB of memory.
Notes
The S5392 only supports DDR2 FB-DIMM.
Registered Memory Module is NOT supported.
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Memory Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the S5392.
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.
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2.6 - Installing the Processor and Cooling Fan
Your S5392 supports the latest processor technologies from Intel. Check the
TYAN website for latest processor support:
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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 and heat sink.
1. Locate the processor sockets on the motherboard and lift the locking lever
as shown.
2. Insert the processor into the socket making sure that pin 1 is correctly
located.
3. Return the locking lever to its locked position.
Pin 1
4. Repeat this procedure for the second processor socket.

5. Turn the board upside down and insert the heat sink spring mechanism
as shown.
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6. Turn the board the right way up again and screw the heat sink into place.
7. 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. Align the heatsink with the four holes around the processor socket.
3. Press the heatsink down until the four screws are securely seated in the
holes.
4. Use screw drive to secure the four screws.
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2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables
Attaching IDE Drive Cable
Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. The cable is “keyed” to only allow it
to be connected in the correct manner.
Attaching IDE cable to the IDE connector is illustrated below:
Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE
connector and the other end into the IDE device itself. Each standard IDE
cable has three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE
connector that is furthest away from the other two connectors. The other two
connectors are used to connect additional IDE devices.
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
properly.
TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)

faces the drive’s power connector.
Attaching Serial ATA Cables

The S5392 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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The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive
1.SATA drive cable

connection
2. SATA drive power

connection
3. SATA cable motherboard

connector
4. SATA drive power adapter
Attaching Floppy Drive Cables

Attaching floppy diskette drives are done in a similar manner to hard drives.
See the picture below for an example of a floppy cable. Most of the current
floppy drives on the market require that the cable be installed with the
colored stripe positioned next to the power connector. In most cases, there
will be a key pin on the cable which will force a proper connection of the
cable.
Attach first floppy drive

(drive A:) to the end of
the cable with the twist
in it. Drive B: is usually
connected to the next
possible connector on
the cable (the second or
third connector after you
install Drive A:).
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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 most common slots that may appear on your motherboard. Not
all of the slots shown will necessarily appear on your motherboard.
PCI-E X16 Slot (X16)
PCI-E X8 Slot (X8)
PCI-E X16 Slot (X8)
PCI-X 64bit 133/100/66MHz Slot
PCI 32-bit 33MHz 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.
YOU MUST ALWAYS unplug the power connector from the

motherboard before performing system hardware changes.
NOTE
Otherwise you may damage the board and/or expansion
device.
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PCI IDESEL and IRQ Assignments
IDSEL PIRQ 0 PIRQ 1 PIRQ 2 PIRQ 3

Clock REQ# GNT#
# (INT A) (INT B) (INT C) (INT D)
6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E

6321E
PCIX1 SB SB SB SB 6321ESB SB SB
SB
PCIXC PCIX_ PCIX_ PCIX_I PCIX_IR PCIX_I PCIX_I
(J25) PCIX_
LK_SL REQ_ GNT_ RQ_N_ Q_N_5 RQ_N RQ_N
AD25
OT0 N_0 N_0 4 _6 _7
6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E
6321E
PCIX2 SB SB SB SB 6321ESB SB SB
SB
PCIXC PCIX_ PCIX_ PCIX_I PCIX_IR PCIX_I PCIX_I
(J28) PCIX_
LK_SL REQ_ GNT_ RQ_N_ Q_N_9 RQ_N RQ_N
AD26
OT1 N_1 N_1 8 _10 _11
6321E 6321E 6321E 6321E
6321E 6321E
PCI PCI_3 SB SB 6321ESB SB SB
SB SB
3M_SL PCI_R PCI_G PCI_IRQ PCI_IR PCI_IR
(J20) P_AD2 PCI_IR
OT0 EQ_N NT_N_ _N_F Q_N_ Q_N_
0 Q_N_E
_0 0 G H
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2.9 - Connecting External Devices
Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces for connecting
peripherals. Some I/O ports may not be available with the board due to the
different configurations.
LAN Port
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard
Serial Port
Line_in
Line_out
MIC
USB x 2 SPDIF SPDIF USB X 2

OUT IN
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 two onboard Ethernet ports have green and yellow LED’s to indicate LAN
status. The chart below illustrates the different LED states.
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Link/Activity LED Scheme

Speed Left LED Right LED
Link
Off
10Mbps
Green (Blink)
Righ t Activity
Le ft Off
10Mbps
Link
Green
100Mbps
Green (Blink)
Activity
Green
100Mbps
Link
Yellow
1000Mbps
Green (Blink)
Activity
Yellow
1000Mbps
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2.10- Installing the Power Supply
There are three power connectors on your S5392.
The S5392 requires an EPS12V (24 pin + 8 pin +4 pin) power supply to boot.
Please be aware that ATX 2.x and ATXGES power supplies are not
compatible with the board and can damage the motherboard and/or CPU(s).
PWR1
PWRCPU
PWR2
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PWR1: Main Power 24-Pin (Chipsets & Components)
12 24 12 +3.3V 24 GND
11 +12V3 23 +5V
10 +12V3 22 +5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
8 PWR OK 20 RESET
7 GND 19 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
5 GND 17 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
3 GND 15 GND
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
1 13
PWRCPU: 8-pin (CPU Power)
4 8 4 GND 8 +12V2
3 GND 7 +12V2
2 GND 6 +12V1
1 GND 5 +12V1
1 5
PWR2: 4-pin (For PCI-E X16 slot4 and FAN3)
4 2
4 +12V1 2 GND
3 +12V1 1 GND
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Applying power to the board

1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector.
4. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet
We suggest using a 700W or higher power supply; this is of course dependent

on how many devices you attach. A 700W power is sufficient for systems
without many devices (i.e. 1 hard drive, 1 optical drive, and 1 or 2 expansion
cards) however a higher wattage solution may be needed if the system is fully
loaded. Refer to the www.tyan.com website for further information.
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NOTE: The Tempest i5400XT (S5392) peripheral drive power connector must
be independent of any other devices. A device such as a DVD/CD-ROM drive,
hard drive, or any other devices cannot be attached onto the same power line. If
connected, system stability is compromised.
YOU MUST unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before
NOTE
plugging the power cables to motherboard connectors.
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
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. This chapter describes
different settings for the BIOS 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 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 when the power is
turned off.
This motherboard’s BIOS is a customized version of the industry-standard BIOS for
IBM PC AT-compatible personal computers. The BIOS provides critical, low-level
support for the system’s central processing unit (CPU), memory, and I/O
subsystems.
This BIOS has been customized by adding important features such as virus and
password protection, power management, and chipset “tuning” features that control
the system. This section will guide you through the process of configuring the BIOS
for your system setup.
Starting Setup
The BIOS is immediately activated when you turn on the computer. The BIOS reads
system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the
system and configuring it through the Power-On-Self-Test (POST).
When these preliminary tests are complete, the BIOS searches for an operating
system on one of the system’s data storage devices (hard drive, CD-ROM, etc). If
one is found, the BIOS will launch that operating system and hand control over to it.
You can enter the BIOS setup by pressing the [Delete] key when the machine boots
up and begins to show the memory count.
Setup Basics
The table below shows how to use the setup program with the keyboard.
Key Function
Tab Moves from one selection to the next
Left/Right Arrow Keys Changes from one menu to the next
Up/Down Arrow Keys Moves between selections
Enter Opens highlighted section
PgUp/PgDn Keys Changes settings.
Getting Help
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Pressing [F1] displays 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.
In Case of Problems
If you discover that you have trouble booting the computer after making and saving
the changes with the BIOS setup program, 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 sure of the outcome.
TYAN or your system manufacturer has carefully chosen the chipset defaults for
best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset
setup options may cause the system to become unstable or unusable.
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.
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3.2 Main BIOS Setup
When you enter PhoenixBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the following screen will appear
as below:
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
System Time: [xx:xx:xx] Item Specific

System Date: [xxxx-xx-xx] Help
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½” ] [Tab], [Shift-

Tab], or [Enter]
X IDE Channel 0 Master selects field.
X IDE Channel 0 Slave
X SATA Port 1
X SATA Port 2
X SATA Port 1
X SATA Port 2
X Memory Cache
X Board Information
System Memory: [xxxx KB]

Extended Memory: [xxxx KB]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select X Sub-Menu F10 Previous Values
The main menu contains the following menu items:

Main
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Advanced
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Security
Use this menu to configure security settings for your system.
Power
Use this menu to configure power options for your system.
Boot
Use this menu to configure boot options for your system.
Exit
This contains the various BIOS exit options.
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3.3 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. Users use the
arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select
the value you want in each item.

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
System Time: [xx:xx:xx] Item Specific

System Date: [xxxx-xx-xx] Help
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½” ] [Tab], [Shift-

Tab], or [Enter]
X IDE Channel 0 Master selects field.
X IDE Channel 0 Slave
X SATA Port 0
X SATA Port 1
X SATA Port 1
X SATA Port 2
X Memory Cache
X Board Information
System Memory: [xxxx KB]

Extended Memory: [xxxx KB]

System Time / Date setup

System Time: Adjusts the system clock.
HHHours (24hr. format): MMMinutes : SSSeconds
System Date: Adjusts the system date.
MMMonths : DDDays : YYYYYears
Legacy Diskette A
Defines the floppy drive type.
Options: NONE / 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2 M, 5.25 in / 720 K, 3.5 in / 1.44 M, 3.5 in /
2.88M, 3.5 in
System Memory
This displays/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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3.3.1 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, SATA Port 1/2, SATA Port 1/2
Computer detects the hard disk drive type for each drive.
Press Enter on any of the Master/Slave, Port 1/2 options to view advanced details
of the corresponding drive.
IDE Channel 0 Master [xxxxxxxxxxxx] Item Specific Help
User = your enter
Type: [Auto] parameters of hard-disk
LBA Format drive installed at this
connection.
Total Sectors: xxxxxxxxx Auto = autotypes hard-
Maximum Capacity: xxxGB disk drive installed here.
1-39 = you select pre-
determined type of
Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 sectors] hard-disk drive installed
LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] here.
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4/DMA 2] drive is installed here.
Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] ATAPI Removable =
removable disk drive is
installed here.


IDE Channel 0 Slave [xxxxxxxxxxxx] Item Specific Help
User = your enter
drive installed at this
Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] connection.
LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] Auto = autotypes hard-
32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] disk drive installed here.
Transfer Mode: [Standard] 1-39 = you select pre-
Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] determined type of
hard-disk drive installed
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
drive is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
installed here.

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SATA Port 1 [None] Item Specific Help
User = your enter
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable =
installed here.


User = your enter
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable =
installed here.

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User = your enter
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable =
installed here.


User = your enter
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable =
installed here.

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:
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Type
Selects the type of device connected to the system.
Options: Auto / CD/DVD / Not Installed / ARMD
Multi-Sector Transfers
This option allows you to specify the number of sectors per block for multiple sector
transfers.
Options: Disabled / 2 Sectors / 4 Sectors / 8 Sectors / 16 Sectors
LBA Mode Control
Enables or disables LBA Mode.
In LBA Mode, instead of referring to a cylinder, head and sector number, each
sector is instead assigned a unique "sector number". In essence, the sectors are
numbered 0, 1, 2, etc. up to (N-1), where N is the number of sectors on the disk.
In order for LBA to work, it must be supported by the BIOS and operating system,
but since it is also a new way of talking to the hard disk, the disk must support it as
well. All newer hard disks do in fact support LBA, and when auto detected by a
BIOS supporting LBA, will be set up to use that mode.
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.
LBA has in recent years become the dominant form of hard disk addressing. Since
the 8.4 GB limit of the Int13h interface was reached, it became impossible to
express the geometry of large hard disks using cylinder, head and sector numbers,
translated or not, while remaining below the Int13h limits of 1,024 cylinders, 256
heads and 63 sectors. Therefore, modern drives are no longer specified in terms of
classical geometry, but rather in terms of their total number of user data sectors and
addressed using LBA.
Options: 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.
Options: 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.
Options: Auto / Standard / Fast PIO 1 / Fast PIO 2 / Fast PIO 3 / Fast PIO 4 / FPIO
3 / DMA 1 / FPIO 4 / DMA 2
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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.
Because the Ultra DMA protocol is designed to work with legacy application PIO
and DMA protocols, it can be added to many existing computers by installing an
Ultra DMA/33 Peripheral Component Interconnect adapter card. Ultra DMA uses
the same 40-pin Integrated Drive Electronics interface cable as PIO and DMA.
Options: Disabled / Mode 0 / Mode 1 / Mode 2 / Mode 5
3.3.2 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.

Memory Cache Item Specific Help
Controls caching of
Cache System BIOS are: [Write Protect] system BIOS area.
Cache Video BIOS area: [Write Protect]
Cache Base 0-512K: [Write Back]
Cache Base 512K-640K: [Write Back]
Cache Extended Memory Area: [Write Back]
Cache A000 – AFFF: [Disabled]
Cache B000 – BFFF: [Disabled]
Cache C800 – CBFF: [Write Protect]
Cache CC00 – CFFF: [Write Protect]
Cache D000 – D3FF: [Disabled]
Cache D400 – D7FF: [Disabled]
Cache D800 – DBFF: [Disabled]
Cache DC00 – DFFF: [Disabled]
Cache E000 – E3FF: [Write Protect]
Cache E400 – E7FF: [Write Protect]
Cache E800 – EBFF: [Write Protect]
Cache EC00 – EFFF: [Write Protect]
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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.
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 Through / Write Protect / Write Back
Cache Base 512-640K

This feature allows you to control caching of 512K 640K base memory.
Cache Extended Memory Area

This feature allows you to control caching of system memory above one megabyte.
Cache A000-AFFF/B000-BFFF
These features allow you to control caching of A000-AFFF/B000-BFFF memory.
Disabled / USMC Caching / Write Through / Write Protect / Write Back
Cahe C8000-CBFF/Cache CC00-CFFF

These features allow 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

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These features allow you to control caching of D000-D3FF/D400-D7FF/D800-
D8FF/DC00-DFFF memory.
Cache E000-E3FF/Cache E400-E7FF / Cache E8000-EBFF / Cache EC00-EFFF

These features allow you to control caching of C8000-CBFF/CC00-CFFF/Cache E8000-
EBFF / Cache EC00-EFFF memory.
3.3.3 Board Information
This displays motherboard and BIOS version information.

Board Information Item Specific Help
Bios Version xxxx

Bios Build Date xx/xx/xxxx
Board Mfg Tyan Computer Corporation

Board S5392

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3.4 Advanced Menu
This section facilitates configuring advanced BIOS options for your system.

Item Specific Help
X Hardware Monitoring
X BIOS Event Logging
Hardware monitoring
X Advanced Chipset Control
configuration
X Advanced Processor Options
X Diskette Controller
X ATA Controller
X Integrated Network Interface
X Integrated Audio: [Auto]
X Integrated USB
X I/O Device Configuration
X PCI Configuration
Reset Configuration Data [No]

Integrated Audio
This feature is used to configure the audio controller.
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 System Configuration 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.
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.
No / Yes
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3.4.1 Hardware Monitoring
This displays critical system parameters like CPU speed, fan speeds, voltage levels
and CPU temperature.

Hardware Monitoring Item Specific Help
FAN Speed Control

XRealtime sensors

FAN Speed Control

This feature is used to control the fan speed.
Auto: Optimum temperature control at maximum CPU performance
Full Speed: All fans are working at full speed.
CPU Temp Reading

This item is used to configure the CPU temperature reading.
Auto / Diode / PECI
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3.4.1.1 Real-time Sensors Sub-Menu
This screen contains the information from motherboard hardware monitor
sensors, such as temperature and fan speed.

Realtime Sensors Item Specific Help
CPU0 Temperature xxx C

CPU1 Temperature xxx C
DIMM Area Temp. xxx C
Front Area Temp. xxx C
CPU0 Fan (Fan0) xxxx RPM

CPU1 Fan (Fan1) xxxx RPM
Rear Fan (Fan3) xxxx RPM
Front Fan (Fan2) xxxx RPM
PCI Area Fan (Fan4) xxxx RPM
CPU0 Core voltage xxxx V

CPU1 VCore voltage xxxx V
CPU VTT xxxx V
VCC 1.5V xxxx V
VCC 3.3V xxxx V
VCC 5V xxxx V
VCC12V xxxx V

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3.4.2 BIOS Event Logging

BIOS Event Logging Item Specific Help
BIOS Event Logging: [Enabled]

View BIOS event log: [Enter]
Clear BIOS Event Log: [Disabled]

BIOS Event Logging

When set to [Enabled], errors will be logged to BIOS event log.
Disabled / Enabled
View BIOS event log

Press [Enter] to view BIOS event log
Clear BIOS Event log

When set to [Enabled], BIOS event log will be cleared.
Disabled / Enabled
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3.4.3 Advanced Chipset Control

Advanced Chipset Control Item Specific Help
VT-d feature support [Disabled]

Crystal Beach Configure Enable: [Disabled]
SERR signal condition: [Single bit]
4GB PCI Hole Granularity: [1.0GB]

Memory Branch Mode: [Interleave]
Branch 0 Rank Interleave: [4:1]
Branch 0 Rank Sparing: [Disabled]
Branch 1 Rank Interleave: [4:1]
Branch 1 Rank Sparing: [Disabled]
Enhanced x8 Detection: [Enabled]
Force ITK Config Clocking: [Disabled]
Reserved Branch for ITK [Branch 1]
High Precision Event Timer: [Yes]

SERR signal condition

Select ECC error conditions that SERR# be asserted.
None / Single bit / Multiple bit/ Both
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.
Sequential / Interleave / Mirror / Single Channel 0
Branch 0/1 Rank Sparing

This option is used to enable/disable Branch 0 rank/DIMM sparing feature.
Disabled / Enabled
Enhanced x8 Detection
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This feature is used to enable/disable enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection.
Disabled / Enabled
Force ITK Config Clocking

This feature is used to enable/disable FBD configuration for ITK test suite.
Disabled / Enabled
Enable Multimedia Timer

This feature is used to enable/disable Multimedia Timer support.
No / Yes
Snoop filter
This item is used to enable the snoop filter.
Enabled / Disabled
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3.4.4 Advanced Processor Options
This section allows you to fine-tune the processor options.

Advanced Processor Options Item Specific Help
Hyperthreading: [Enabled] Enabling

Hyperthreading
Intel® Virtualization Technology [Enabled] activates additional
Machine Checking [Enabled] CPU threads. These
Fast String opterion [Enabled] threads may appear as
Compatible FPU Code [Disabled] additional processors
C1 Enhanced Mode [Enabled] but will share some
NX memory Protection [Enabled] resources with the other
Echo TPR [Disabled] threads within the
physical package.
Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled]
Processor Power Management [Enabled]

Hyperthreading
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.
Disabled / Enabled
Numbers of Stop Grant

This feature is used to configure the numbers of Stop Grant.
Per Core / Single
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C1 Enhanced Mode
This feature is used to enable the C1 Enhanced mode.
Enabled / Disabled
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
3.3.5 Diskette Controller

Diskette Controller Item Specific Help
Floppy disk controller [Enabled]

Floppy Disk Controller

This defines how the floppy disk controller is detected and configured.
Disabled / Enabled / Auto / OS Controlled
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3.4.6 ATA Controller
This screen contains the configuration of the ATA controller.

ATA Controller Item Specific Help
Parellel ATA: [Enabled] Enable the PATA

Serial ATA: [Enabled] interface.
Native Mode Operation: [Auto]
SATA Controller Mode Option: [Enhanced]
SATA RAID Enable: [Disabled]
SATA AHCI Enable: [Disabled]

Parallel ATA
This feature is used to enable the PATA function.
Disabled / Enabled
Serial ATA
This feature is used to enable the SATA function.
Enabled / Disabled
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 (non-AHCI) mode”, SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and
placed in Native IDE mode.
Compatible / Enhanced (non-AHCI)
SATA RAID Enable

This item allows you to enable the SATA RAID functionality.
Disabled / Enabled
SATA AHCI Enable

This item allows you to enable the SATA AHCI functionality.
Disabled / Enabled
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3.4.7 Integrated Network Interface
This screen contains the configuration of the integrated network interface.

Integrated Network Interface Item Specific Help
LAN Port0: [Enabled]

Option ROM Scan [Disabled]

LAN Port0
These two features are used to configure the onboard LAN controllers.
Enabled / Disabled
Option ROM Scan

This feature is used to initialize the device expansion ROM.
Enabled / Disabled
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3.4.8 Integrated USB
This screen contains the configuration of the integrated USB.

Integrated USB Item Specific Help
Integrated USB1.1: [Enabled] Enable the USB

hardware.
Integrated USB2.0: [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Integrated USB1.1
Enable or Disable the USB hardware
Enabled / Disabled
Integrated USB2.0
Enable or Disable the USB2.0 hardware
Enabled / Disabled
Legacy USB Support

This option is used to enable the support for legacy USB.
Enabled / Disabled
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3.4.9 I/O Device Configuration

I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help
Serial port A: [Enabled]

Base I/O Address: [3F8]
Interrupt: [IRQ 3]
Serial port B : [Enabled]
Base I/O Address: [2F8]
Parallel port: [Enabled]
Mode: [ECP]
Base I/O Address [378]
Interrupt: [IRQ 7]
DMA channel: [DMA 3]

Serial Port A
This defines how the first serial port is detected and configured.
Base I/O Address:

Set the base I/O address for serial port A/B.
3F8 / 2F8 / 3E8 / 2E8
Interrupt:
Set the interrupt for serial port A/B.
IRQ3 / IRQ4
Serial Port B
This defines how the second serial port is detected and configured.
Parallel Port
This defines how the parallel port is detected and configured.
Mode
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This field allows the user to select the parallel port mode.
In addition to “Output only” and “Bi-directional”, there are two faster bidirectional
modes available - the ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and EPP (Enhanced
Parallel Port) modes.
ECP uses the DMA protocol to achieve data transfer rates of up to 2.5 Mb/s and
provides symmetric bidirectional communication. On the other hand, EPP uses
existing parallel port signals to provide asymmetric bidirectional communication.
Generally, because of its FIFOs and the DMA channel it uses, ECP is good for
large data transfers (useful for scanners and printers). On the other hand, EPP is
better with links that switch directions frequently (like parallel port drives).
Output only / Bi-directional / EPP / ECP
Base I/O Address

Set the base I/O address for parallel port.
378 / 278 / 3BC
Interrupt
Set the interrupt for parallel port
IRQ7 / IRQ5
DMA Channel
This BIOS feature determines which DMA channel the parallel port should use
when it is in ECP mode.
The ECP mode uses the DMA protocol to achieve data transfer rates of up to 2.5
Mbits/s and provides symmetric bidirectional communications. For all this, it
requires the use of a DMA channel.
By default, the parallel port uses DMA Channel 3 when it is in ECP mode. This
works fine in most situations.
This feature is provided just in case one of your add-on cards requires the use of
DMA Channel 3. In such a case, you can use this BIOS feature to force the parallel
port to use the alternate DMA Channel 1.
Please note that there is no performance advantage in choosing DMA Channel 3
over DMA Channel 1 or vice versa. As long as either Channel 3 or Channel 1 is
available for your parallel port to use, the parallel port will be able to function
properly in ECP mode.
DMA 1 / DMA 3
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3.4.10 PCI Configuration
This screen contains the additional setup menus to configure PCI devices.

PCI Configuration Item Specific Help
X PCI Device, Slot #1


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3.4.10.1 PCI Device, Slot # 1/2/3/4/5 Sub-Menu
These screens contain the setup items for configuring the specific PCI device.

PCI Device, Slot #1/2/3/4/5 Item Specific Help
Option ROM Scan [Enabled]

Latency Timer [Default]

Option ROM Scan

This feature is used to initialize the device expansion ROM.
Enabled / Disabled
Latency Timer
This feature is used to configure the minimum guaranteed time slice allotted for bus
master in units of PCI bus clocks.
Default / 0020h / 0040h / 0060h / 0080h / 00A0h / 00C0h / 00E0h
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3.5 Security Menu
These settings allow you to configure the security options for your system.

Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear
Set Setup Password [Enter]

Set User Password [Enter]
Password on boot: [Disabled]
Write on Flexible Disks: [Unlocked]

BIOS Write Protect: [Disabled]
Cabinet Monitoring [Disabled]

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
Write on Flexible Disks

This item is used to configure the data written to floppy disk
Unlocked: Data can be written to floppy disk
Locked: No data can be written to floppy disk.
Unlocked / Locked
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BIOS Write Protect
This item is used to configure the writing protection of BIOS flash memory.
When set to enabled, the BIOS flash memory will be written protected.
Disabled / Enabled
Cabinet Monitoring
This item is used to configure the monitoring of system’s housing. When
enabled, the system’s housing is monitored.
Disabled / Enabled
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3.6 Power Menu

Item Specific Help
ACPI Save to RAM: [Enabled]
Enable ACPI Save to
RAM.
After Power Failure: [Last State]

Enabled ACPI Save to RAM

This feature is used to select one of the ACPI power states: S1 or S3. If
selected, the corresponding power state will be disabled.
Auto / S3 / S1
After Power Failure

This option is used to specify the mode of operation after the system recovers
from a power loss.
Stay off / Last State / Power On
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3.7 Boot Menu
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration.

Item Specific Help
Summary screen: [Enabled]
Quiet Boot: [Disabled]
QuickBoot Mode: [Enabled]
X Boot Device Priority

Halt on POST Errors

This item is used to pauses and displays the setup entry or resume boot prompt
if error occurs at boot. If disabled, system always attempts to boot.
Enabled / Disabled
Summary Screen
This feature is used to display the system configuration on boot.
Enabled / Disabled
Quick Boot
This feature is used to configure the boot message.
Enabled: Displays OEM log instead of POST messages.
Disabled: Displays normal POST messages
Enabled / Disabled
QuickBoot Mode
This feature allows the system to skip certain tests while booting.
Enabled / Disabled
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3.7.1 Boot Device Priority
Use this screen to select options for the Boot Settings Configuration.

Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
1: Legacy Floppy Drives <Enter> expands or
2: collapses devices with a
3: + or –
4: <Ctrl + Enter> expands
5: all
6: <Shift + 1> enables or
7: disables a device.
8: <+> and <-> moves the
: Legacy Network Card device up or down.
<n> May move
removable device
between Hard Disk or
Removable Disk.
<d> Remove a device
that is not installed.
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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3.8 Exit Menu
These settings set the exit options on your system.

Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes
Exit system Setup and
Exit Discarding Changes
save your changes to
Load Setup Defaults
CMOS.
Discard Changes
Save Changes

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 a series of
audible beeps. For example, if the BIOS POST can initialize the video but an
error occurs, an error message will be displayed. If it cannot display the
message, it will report the error as a series of beeps.
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 Phoenix BIOS Post Code
Code Beeps / Description Code Beeps / Description

02h Verify Real Mode 32h Test CPU bus-clock
frequency
03h Disable Non-Maskable 33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch
Interrupt (NMI) Manager
04h Get CPU type 36h Warm start shut down
06h Initialize system hardware 38h Shadow system BIOS ROM
08h Initialize chipset with initial 3Ah Autosize cache
POST values
09h Set IN POST flag 3Ch Advanced configuration of
chipset registers
0Ah Initialize CPU registers 3Dh Load alternate registers with
CMOS values
0Bh Enable CPU cache 42h Initialize interrupt vectors
0Ch Initialize caches to initial 45h POST device initialization
POST values
0Eh Initialize I/O component 46h 2-1-2-3. Check ROM
copyright notice
0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE 48h Check video configuration
against CMOS
10h Initialize Power 49h Initialize PCI bus and
Management devices
11h Load alternate registers with 4Ah Initialize all video adapters
initial POST values in system
12h Restore CPU control word 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)
during warm boot
13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM
devices
14h Initialize keyboard controller 4Eh Display BIOS copyright
notice
16h 1-2-2-3. BIOS ROM 50h Display CPU type and
checksum speed
17h Initialize cache before 51h Initialize EISA board
memory autosize
18h 8254 timer initialization 52h Test keyboard
1Ah 8237 DMA controller 54h Set key click if enabled
initialization
1Ch Reset Programmable 58h 2-2-3-1. Test for
Interrupt Controller unexpected interrupts
20h 1-3-1-1. Test DRAM refresh 59h Initialize POST display
service
22h 1-3-1-3. Test 8742 KBD 5Ah Display prompt "Press F2 to
Controller enter SETUP"
24h Set ES segment register to 5Bh Disable CPU cache
4 GB
26h Enable A20 line 5Ch Test RAM between 512 and
640 KB
28h Autosize DRAM 60h Test extended memory
29h Initialize POST Memory 62h Test extended memory
Manager address lines
2Ah Clear 512 KB base RAM 64h Jump to UserPatch1
2Ch 1-3-4-1. RAM failure on 66h Configure advanced cache
address registers
2Eh 1-3-4-3. RAM failure on 67h Initialize Multi Processor
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data bits of low byte of APIC
memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before 68h Enable external and CPU
system BIOS shadow caches
30h 1-4-1-1. RAM failure on 69h Setup System Management
data bits of high byte of Mode (SMM) area
memory bus
6Ah Display external L2 cache A2h Check key lock
size
6Bh Load custom defaults A4h Initialize Typematic rate
(optional)
6Ch Display shadow-area A8h Erase F2 prompt
message
6Eh Display possible high AAh Scan for F2 key stroke
address for UMB recovery
70h Display error messages ACh Enter SETUP
72h Check for configuration AEh Clear Boot flag
errors
76h Check for keyboard errors B0h Check for errors
7Ch Set up hardware interrupt B2h POST done - prepare to
vectors boot operating system
7Eh Initialize coprocessor if B4h One short beep before boot
present
80h Disable onboard Super I/O B5h Terminate QuietBoot
ports and IRQs (optional)
81h Late POST device B6h Check password (optional)
initialization
82h Detect and install external B9h Prepare Boot
RS232 ports
83h Configure non-MCD IDE BAh Initialize DMI parameters
controllers
84h Detect and install external BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs
parallel ports
85h Initialize PC-compatible BCh Clear parity checkers
PnP ISA devices
86h. Re-initialize onboard I/O BDh Display MultiBoot menu
ports.
87h Configure Motherboard BEh Clear screen (optional)
Devices
88h Initialize BIOS Data Area BFh Check virus and backup
reminders
89h Enable Non-Maskable C0h Try to boot with INT 19
Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS C1h Initialize POST Error
Data Area Manager (PEM)
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 C2h Initialize error logging
mouse
8Ch Initialize floppy controller C3h Initialize error display
function
8Fh Determine number of ATA C4h Initialize system error
drives (optional) handler
90h Initialize hard-disk C5h PnPnd dual CMOS
controllers (optional)
91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk C6h Initialize notebook docking
controllers (optional)
92h Jump to UserPatch2 C7h Initialize notebook docking
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late
93h Build MPTABLE for multi- C8h Force check (optional)
processor boards
95h Install CD ROM for boot C9h Extended checksum
(optional)
96h Clear huge ES segment D2h BIOS Boot Block
register
97h Fixup Multi Processor table E0h BIOS Boot Block
98h 1-2. Search for option E1h BIOS Boot Block
ROMs.
99h Check for SMART Drive E2h Initialize the CPU
(optional)
9Ah Shadow option ROMs E3h Initialize system timer
9Ch Set up Power Management E4h Initialize system I/O
9Dh Initialize security engine E5h Check force recovery boot
(optional)
9Eh Enable hardware interrupts E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
9Fh Determine number of ATA E7h Go to BIOS
and SCSI drives
A0h Set time of day E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
EAh Initialize OEM special code F2h Initialize video
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA F3h Initialize System
Management Mode
ECh Initialize Memory type F4h Output one beep before
boot
EDh Initialize Memory size F5h Boot to Mini DOS
EEh Shadow Boot Block F6h Clear Huge Segment
EFh System memory test F7h Boot to Full DOS
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
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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

TM
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
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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 Adaptec
02 Intel
03 LSI
04 nVidia
05 Promise
06 Silicon Image
07 VIA
EXIT
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3. The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model.
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker
** nVidia**
====Choose Chipset Model====
01 nVidia NVRAID
EXIT
4. After selecting the chipset model, select the OS to start the diskette making.
TYAN Driver Diskette Maker
====nVidia NVRAID SATA and RAID 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
only at 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
results in greater speed.
BBS (BIOS Boot Specification): 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. 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,
which 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 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 the possibility of
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losing your data should the system crash. Information in a buffer is temporarily
stored, not permanently saved.
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 information is
stored in SRAM instead of slower 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.
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): 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 socket 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 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.
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM): widely available, very affordable form of RAM which
looses 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, it is a ROM chip which can, unlike normal ROM, be updated. This allows
you to keep up with changes in the BIOS programs without having to buy a new
chip. TYAN’s BIOS updates can be found at http://www.tyan.com
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data): a format for storing

information about Plug-n-Play devices in the system BIOS. This information
helps properly configure the system each time it boots.
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.
Global timer: onboard hardware timer, such as the Real-Time Clock (RTC).
HDD: stands for Hard Disk Drive, a type of fixed drive.
H-SYNC: controls the horizontal synchronization/properties of the monitor.
HyperTransportTM: a high speed, low latency, scalable point-to-point link for

interconnecting ICs on boards. It can be significantly faster than a PCI bus for
an equivalent number of pins. It provides the bandwidth and flexibility critical for
today's networking and computing platforms while retaining the fundamental
programming model of PCI.
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 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.
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I/O (Input/Output): the connection between your computer and another piece
of hardware (mouse, keyboard, etc.)
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.
Latency: the amount of time that one part of a system spends waiting for
another part to catch up. This occurs most commonly when the system sends
data out to a peripheral device and has to wait for the peripheral to spread
(peripherals tend to be slower than onboard system components).
NVRAM: ROM and EEPROM are both examples of Non-Volatile RAM, memory
that holds its data without power. DRAM, in contrast, is volatile.
Parallel port: transmits the bits of a byte on eight different wires 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.
PCI-to-PCI bridge: allows you to connect multiple PCI devices onto one PCI
slot.
Pipeline burst SRAM: a fast secondary cache. It is used as a secondary cache

because SRAM is slower than SDRAM, but usually larger. Data is cached first
to the faster primary cache, and then, when the primary cache is full, to the
slower secondary cache.
PnP (Plug-n-Play): a design standard that has become ascendant in the

industry. Plug-n-Play devices require little set-up to use. 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.
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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
with 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 and 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: RAID I/O Steering (Intel)
RAM (Random Access Memory): technically refers to a type of memory where

any byte can be accessed without touching the adjacent data and is often
referred 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.
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)
Sleep/Suspend mode: in this mode, all devices except the CPU shut down.
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SDRAM (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.
Standby mode: in this mode, the video and hard drives shut down; all other
devices continue to operate normally.
UltraDMA-33/66/100: a fast version of the old DMA channel. UltraDMA is also

called UltraATA. Without a proper UltraDMA controller, your system cannot take
advantage of higher data transfer rates of the new UltraDMA/UltraATA hard
drives.
USB (Universal Serial Bus): a versatile port. This one port type can function
as a serial, parallel, mouse, keyboard or joystick port. 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 shifts the
processor over and down, guiding it 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).
If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can
help. Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade,
Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.
Tyan's website (www.tyan.com) provides easy-to-access resources such as in-
depth Linux Online Support sections with downloadable Linux drivers and
comprehensive compatibility reports for chassis, memory and much more. With
all these convenient resources just a few keystrokes away, users can easily find
the latest software and operating system components to keep their systems
running as powerful and productive as possible. Tyan also ranks high for its
commitment to fast and friendly customer support through email. By offering
plenty of options for users, Tyan serves multiple market segments with the
industry's most competitive services to support them.
"Tyan's tech support is some of the most impressive we've seen, with
great response time and exceptional organization in general" -
Anandtech.com
Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at

techsupport@tyan.com
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://www.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.
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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.
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 #: D1934-100
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The retail motherboard package should contain the following:

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1.2 - Hardware Specifications

• Intel 5400 MCH + 6321ESB chipset Trusted Platform Management

OS (Operating System) Support

Windows XP Pro 32-bit + Sp2

How to install our products right… the first time

DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN

This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at

This picture is representative of the latest board revision available at

(S5392) Block Diagram

You can reset CMOS settings by using this jumper if

JP18: Internal Buzzer Enable/Disable Jumper

JP26/27: PECI Enable/Disable Jumper

J88: COM2 Header

Signal Pin Pin Signal

J12: Front Panel Header

For connection with Tyan Server

This is for CD-ROM audio connector.

AUX_IN is used for input and mixing of MPEG, TV tuner, or

Audio FP: Front Panel Audio Connector

The front panel audio connector allows you to connect to

10 2 Pin-9 Pin-7 Pin-5 Pin-3 Pin-1

JP24: PCI-X Frequency Setting Jumper

JP25: PS/2 Wake Up Jumper

1-2 Close: Use this jumper to disable the PS/2 devices

3 1 2-3 Close: Use this jumper to enable the waking up of

FAN0/ FAN1/ FAN2/ FAN3/ FAN4: 4-pin FAN Connector

Use these headers to connect the cooling fans to the

Pay attention when installing board in chassis. Some components are

The following diagram shows common types of FBD memory modules.

Key points to note before installing memory into S5392:

• Only DDR2 533/667 FB-DIMM ECC memory modules are supported.

4. Repeat this procedure for the second processor socket.

7. Repeat this procedure for the second processor.

Cooling Fan Installation

Follow these instructions to install the heatsink shown.

Attaching IDE cable to the IDE connector is illustrated below:

TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire)

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

There is no need to set Master/Slave jumpers on SATA drives.

1.SATA drive cable

2. SATA drive power

3. SATA cable motherboard

4. SATA drive power adapter

Attaching Floppy Drive Cables

Attach first floppy drive

PCI-E X16 Slot (X16)

PCI-E X8 Slot (X8)

PCI-E X16 Slot (X8)

PCI-X 64bit 133/100/66MHz Slot