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Thunder n3600QX /// S4987 Version 1.00 Copyright Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of this manual

2.2 - Block Diagram Thunder n3600QX (S4987) Block Diagram 10

Notice for the USA Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the

2.3 - Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors This diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The

Jumpers & Connectors Jumper/Connector Function J3 Front Panel Header (14Pin x 2) J5 IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1) J12 USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2)

Jumper Placement J3: Front Panel Connector (14Pin x 2) Signal Pin Pin Signal HD LED+ 1 2 HD LED- Reset Button+ 3 4 Reset Button- PW LED+ 5 6 PW

J5: IPMB Pin Header (4Pin x 1) Signal Pin Pin Signal IPMB DATA 1 2 GND IPMB CLK 3 4 NC J12: USB Pin Header (5Pin x 2) Signal Pin Pin Sign

J19/J21/J22/J24/J39: FAN Connector (4Pin x 1) Pin_1 Pin 1 2 3 4 SignalPWM TACH +12V GNDNOTE: Pin 1 is not used when the FAN only have three pi

J35: M2061 PCI-E to PCI-X Riser Connector (4Pin x 1) Pin_1 Pin 1 2 3 4 SignalN/C GND GND VDD_5_RUN J36/J37: SAS SGPIO Connector (3Pin x 2)

J38: SAS Fault LED Connector (5Pin x 2) Signal Pin Pin Signal SAS_FAULT_L ED_N0 1 2 SAS_FAULT_LED_N1 SAS_FAULT_L ED_N2 3 4 SAS_FAULT_LED_N3 SAS_FA

2.4 - Installing the Processor Your brand new Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports the latest 64-bit processor technology from AMD®. Only AMD® Opteron™

Place the heat sink on top of the CPU and secure it to the motherboard using two screws clockwise. 19 2.5 - Heat sink Installation After installing

Table of Contents Before you begin 4 Chapter 1: Int

2.6 - Thermal Interface Material There are two types of thermal interface materials designed for use with the AMD® Opteron™ processors. Th

2.7 - Finishing Installing the Heat sink After you have finished installing the heat sink onto the processor and socket, attach the end wire of the

2.8 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support st

Some chassis’ include plastic studs instead of metal. Although the plastic studs are usable, TYAN recommends using metal studs with screws that will

2.9 - Installing the Memory Before installing memory, ensure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard and processor. Check the T

Single CPU Installed (CPU0 only) Dual CPU installed (CPU0 and CPU1) Four CPU installed Quantity of memory installed2 4 8 4 8 16 8 16 32 CPU0_DIM

Memory Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install memory modules into the Thunder n3600QX. 1. Press the locking levers in the dir

2.10 - Attaching Drive Cables Attaching IDE Drive Cable Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only allow them to be c

The following pictures illustrate how to connect an SATA drive 1. SATA drive cable connection 2. SATA drive power connection 3. SATA cable mot

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 i

3.9.2 Boot Device Priority………………..…………………………... 61 3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives……………...………………………………... 62 3.9.4 Removable Drives………

2.12 - Installing SO-DIMM Modules - OPMA Card Your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard is equipped with a proprietary SO-DIMM connector. The SO-DIM

2.13 - Connecting External Devices Your motherboard supports a number of different interfaces through connecting peripherals. See the following diag

2.14 - Installing the Power Supply There are six power connectors on your Thunder n3600QX (S4987). The Thunder n3600QX (S4987) supports 12V and 5.5V

PWR6: Power Connector for Tyan M1221 only (4Pin x 2) Signal Pin Pin Signal GND 1 5 +12VGND 2 6 +12VGND 3 7 +5V GND 4 8 +3.3V PWR2: PWR Main Conn

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 t

3.3 Setup Basics The table below shows how to navigate in the setup program using the keyboard. Key Function <F1> General help window &l

3.6 BIOS Main Menu The Main BIOS Menu is the first screen that you can navigate. The Main BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left fr

3.7 BIOS Advanced Menu You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Super I/O Configuration, to go to the sub menu fo

3.7.1 CPU Configuration You can use this screen to view CPU Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Pl

Feature Option Description CPU Configuration Module Version AGESA Version Physical Count Logical Count Read only Displays information about CPU R

Before you begin… Check the box contents! The retail motherboard package should contain the following: 1 x Thunder n3600QX (S4987) motherboard

3.7.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the IDE Configuration Settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> K

3.7.2.1 nVidia RAID Setup Feature Option Description nVidia RAID Setup Disabled nVidia Function Enabled While entering setup, you can choose enab

3.7.2.2 Primary IDE Master/Slave Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit P

3.7.2.3 SATA0/1/2/3 Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Third IDE Mas

3.7.3 Super I/O Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the Super I/O settings. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys

3.7.4 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu Use this screen to select options for ACPI. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plu

3.7.4.1 Advanced ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

3.7.4.2 Chipset ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

3.7.5 APM Configuration BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Power Management/AP

Feature Option Description APM Configuration Enabled Power Management/APM Disabled Enables or Disable APM. On/Off Power Button Mode suspend Go i

Chapter 1: Instruction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful server solutions. Based on NVIDIA nForce Pro3600 chipset

Enabled Resume On LAN (MAC) Disabled Disable/Enable LAN(MAC) to generate a wake event. Enabled Resume On Ring Disabled Disable/Enable RI to gener

3.7.7 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Hardware Health Configuration Settings. Use the up and down arrow

3.7.7.1 FAN Configuration Sub-Men 3.7.7.2 Voltage Configuration Sub-Men BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot

3.7.7.3 Temperature Configuration Sub-Men BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit

3.7.8 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the Remote Access Configuration Menu. This feature allows access to th

3.7.9 USB Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to view the USB Configuration Menu. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an i

3.7.9.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-Men Feature Option Description USB Mass Storage Device Configuration 20 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec USB

3.8 PCI PnP Menu You can use this screen to view PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS Configuration Menu. This menu allows the user to configure how the B

Feature Option Description Advanced PCI/PnP Settings No Clear NVRAM Yes Clears NVRAM during system Boot. Yes Plug & Play OS No No: lets the BIO

3.9 Boot Menu You can display Boot Setup option by highlighting it using the Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. The settings are described on

pin header ● Four SAS ports ● Four SATA ports ● One IDE connector ● Two USB headers ● One COM port header at 3.0Gb/s Rear Side ● One InfiniBand conn

Feature Option Description Boot Settings Configuration Enabled Quick Boot Disabled This option allows user bypass BIOS self test during POST. Disa

3.9.2 Boot Device Priority Use this screen to select options for the Boot Device Priority. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item

3.9.3 Hard Disk Drives BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Hard Disk Drives

3.9.4 Removable Drives BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced PCI/PnP Boot Security Chipset Exit Removable Drives

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,

3.11 Chipset Menu This menu allows the user to customize functions of the AMD Chipsets. North Bridge configuration contains options for Memory &am

3.11.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for customizing memory & Hypertransport settings. Select a menu by highlight

Feature Option Description NorthBridge Chipset Configuration CAS Latency (Tcl) Read only This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before S

3.11.1.1 Memory Configuration Sub-Menu This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item.

Feature Option Description Memory Configuration Limit Auto Memclock Mode Manual Select the DRAM Frequency programming method.

1.3 - Software Specifications For OS (operation system) support, please check with Tyan support for latest information. 7

3.11.1.2 ECC Configuration Sub-Menu This menu allows the user to configure ECC setup for system & DRAM. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to

Feature Option Description ECC Configuration 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1.28us 2.56us 5.12us 10.2us 20.5us 41.0us 81.9us 163.8us 327.7us 655.4us Disa

3.11.1.3 IOMMU Option Menu This menu has options for IOMMU. Use the up and down arrow (Ç/È) keys to select an item. Use the Plus and Minus (+/-) ke

3.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives options for southbridge devices settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arr

3.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu This menu gives Hyper Transport Links settings. Select a menu by highlighting it using the Arr

3.12 Exit Menu You can display an Exit BIOS Setup option by highlighting it Arrow (Ç/È) keys and pressing Enter. BIOS Setup Utility Main Adva

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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: Memo

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

Checkpoint Description 38 Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. 39 Initi

Chapter 2: Board Installation You are now ready to install your motherboard. How to install our products right… the first time The first thing yo

Appendix I: 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 a

3. The following picture pops up after selecting the chipset model. TYAN Driver Diskette Maker ** nVidia ** ====Choose Chipset Model==== 01 n

Appendix II: LSI Logic Config Utility NOTE: This appendix just provides a brief introduction of the LSI Logic integrated RAID solution for LSI Logi

Figure X.2 On the Adapter properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties on the screen and press <Enter>. When you are prom

existing data on the first disk or press “D” to overwrite it. If you keep the existing data, this is called a migration. The first disk will be mirr

Appendix III: InfiniBand Installation Guide InfiniBand™ enabling, Optional for S4987WG2NGI2 only Note: The appendix just gives a draft picture of

The following diagrams may guide you how to install the InfiniBand Driver. Welcome Screen License Agreement 86

Registration Info Install Path SDP/WSD Activation 87

Complete/Custom Components Selection. Only SDP or WSD may be installed. Not both! Below, SDK… 88

SDP/WSD Activation The installer installs 3 types of devices: – InfiniBand Fabric – HCA – IPoIB Interface 89

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

Uninstall InfiniBand Driver z Uninstall can be done from the “Add/Remove Program” of the control panel or from the “Start -> Programs -> Mell

91 Appendix IV: Recommended Accessory List For integrating your Thunder n3600QX (S4987) into a 1U/2U system, you can either equip your S4987 with the

If you are interested in Tyan 1U GT26-B4987 accessory list, please visit http://www.tyan.com/support_download_fru.aspx?model=B.GT26B4987 for details

Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): a power management specification that allows the operating system to control the amount

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 PC

ECC (Error Correction Code or Error Checking and Correcting): allows data to be checked for errors during run-time. Errors can subsequently be correc

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 w

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

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

Technical Support If a problem arises with your system, you should first turn to your dealer for direct support. Your system has most likely been