TYAN THUNDERBOLT User manual
Tyan S1837
Thunderbolt
Motherboard User’s Manual
Revision 1.10
Copyright © Tyan Computer Corporation, 1999. All rights reserved. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Tyan
Computer Corp.
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manual are property of their respective companies including, but not limited to the
following.
AMIBIOS is a trademark of American Megatrend Incorporated.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
INTEL, Pentium II, Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
S1837 Thunderbolt is a trademark of TYAN Computer Corporation.
Information contained in this publication has been carefully checked for accuracy and
reliability. In no event will Tyan Computer 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 manual. The information
contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................4
Overview...............................................................................................4
Icons..................................................................................................... 5
HardwareSpecifications/Features....................................................6
SoftwareSpecifications......................................................................8
TechnicalSupport...............................................................................8
ReturningMerchandiseforService................................................. 9
2. Board Installation..............................................................11
Unpacking............................................................................................11
Installation........................................................................................... 11
QuickReferencefor Jumpers.............................................................13
MapofMotherboardJumpers..........................................................14
SettingJumpers................................................................................... 16
ServerManagement Connector(External SMI)..............................18
ChassisIntrusionAlarmConnector................................................. 18
AudioConnectors.............................................................................. 19
ClearCMOS& ResetPassword........................................................19
SoftPowerConnector.........................................................................20
HardwareReset Switch Connector Installation..............................20
CMOSRTC...........................................................................................20
FlashEEPROM.................................................................................... 20
Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis....................................21
InstallingMemory............................................................................... 21
CacheMemory.....................................................................................24
Installingthe CPUand CoolingFan.................................................25
ConnectingIDE andFloppy Drives.................................................33
ConnectingthePower Supply...........................................................35
InstallingAdd-onCards.....................................................................36
ConnectingPS/2,USB, Serial& ParallelDrivers............................37
IntelEthernetSetup andUse............................................................ 38
CreativeLabs Sound Drivers InstallationNote..............................51
FrequentlyAskedQuestions............................................................ 51
3. BIOS Configuration...........................................................55
MainSetup...........................................................................................56
AdvancedCMOSSetup.................................................................... 61
ChipsetSetup...................................................................................... 66
PowerManagementSetup.................................................................72
PlugandPlaySetup............................................................................76
PeripheralSetup.................................................................................. 81
Supervisorand UserSecurity............................................................85
LanguageUtility..................................................................................86
FlashWriterUtility..............................................................................86
4. System Resources.............................................................87
BeepCodes.......................................................................................... 87
TroubleshootingSystem Problems..................................................88
DisplayedErrorMessages................................................................ 89
Appendix1-CPURetentionModuleOptions............................................... 91
Appendix2-AdaptecUltra2LVDSCSI......................................................... 93
Appendix3-Glossary.......................................................................................102
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
The Thunderbolt family is a quality, high performance motherboard designed
for Intel Pentium II and Pentium III microprocessors. This motherboard utilizes
the Intel 440BX or 440GXAGPsets and can support CPU speeds of 233MHz
through 550MHz and host bus speeds of 66MHz to 100MHz (please see
Tyan’s website for up-to-date CPU support information).
The motherboard, with built-inAGPslot, provides high performance capabili-
ties that are ideal for a wide range of demanding applications such as CAD,
CAM, CAE, desktop publishing, 3D animation, and video production.
This integrated high-performance system board is supported in an Extended
ATX form factor. Some of the features included are onboard UltraDMA/33,
onboard dual channel Ultra2 SCSI (Adaptec 7896 chip), onboard Creative
ES1373Audio, onboard Intel Ethernet 82559, and onboard high speed I/O.
With I/O and drive controller support built onboard, the oneAGP slot, six PCI
and one ISA slots (one shared, seven usable) are free for numerous add-on
expansion cards.
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Remember to take a look at TYAN Computer’s web site located at
http://www.tyan.com.There you can find information on all of TYAN’s
products along with FAQs, distributors list, drivers, and BIOS setting explana-
tions.
Icons
In order to help you navigate this manual and set up your system, we have
added several icons to our format.
This icon alerts you to particularly important details regarding
the setup or maintenance of your system. This icon often
appears next to information that may keep you from damaging
your board or system. While we will often point out the most
vital paragraphs in a chapter, you should always read every word
in the text. Failing to do so can lead to exasperation and expense.
Wherever possible, we have included step-by-step instructions
for setting up your system, which are indicated by this icon.
However, it is in your best interest to read an entire section (and
perhaps the entire manual) before you begin to fiddle with your
motherboard.
While we have alerted you to potential dangers in several places
in the manual with this icon, these warnings should not be
regarded as the whole of your safety regimen. Never forget that
computers are electrical devices, and are capable of delivering a shock. Prevent
damage to yourself and to your board: always ensure that your system is
turned off and unplugged whenever you are working with it, and that you are
equipped with a static safety device.
!!
!!
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important!
procedure
1.
2.
3.
warning
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HardwareSpecifications/Features
Processor Information •Two SEC slots (Slot One type)
•66MHz to 100MHz bus support
•PentiumIIor PentiumIII 233-600MHz*
•Supports Celeron CPUs in single
mode
Chipset Information •Intel440GX(or BX)AGPset
•IntelPIIX4e controller
•National 82351 Super I/O chipset
BIOS Information •AMI Plug and Play flash BIOS
•DeepGreen, Energy Star,ACPI,Year 2000,
andPC98 compliant (AdaptecAIC-7896
SCSI chip is NOT PC98 compliant at this
time
•YellowLED for sleepmode
Main Memory •Upto 2048MB onboard (for GX model)
•Up to 1024MB onboard (for BX models)
•Four 168-pin DIMM sockets
•SupportsPC100 SDRAM with
SPD,and SDRAM+ECC
•Supports66MHz SDRAM with SPD
with 66MHz CPU clock only
Expansion Slots •One 32-bitAGPslot
•Six 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots
•One 16-bit ISA slot
•One shared, seven usable
Disk Drive & System I/O•Two PCI bus mastering EIDE
channels
•SupportsEIDE CD-ROMs
•PIO Mode 3 & 4 (up to 16.6MB/sec DTR)
•UltraDMA/33 bus mastering mode
(up to 33MB/sec DTR)
* See TYAN website for CPU Compatibility List
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•Support for one floppy drive (Mode
1.44MB supported)
•Two serial ports (16550 UARTs)
•OneECP/EPP parallelport
•One IR (InfraRed) I/O interface port (shared
with Com2)
•Two USB rev 1.1 ports
•One PS/2 mouse port
•One PS/2 keyboard port
Onboard Ultra2 SCSI •AdaptecAIC-7896 dual channel Ultra2
LVDSCSI
•Two 68-pin high density Ultra2 SCSI ports
•One 50-pin legacy connector
•AdaptecUltra SCSI BIOS
Onboard Ethernet •Intel 82559 10/100 Ethernet onboard
•Full Wake-on functionality (RequiresATX
2.01 power supply)
•One RJ-45ATX connector
Creative Labs Sound •32-bit PCIES1373 audiochip
(Optional) •ATX Joystick,Audio in, Speaker, Micro
phone connectors
System Hardware ••
••
• Onboard hardware for monitoring
Management temperature, supply voltages, and fan
speed
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••
•Intel LANDesk Client Manager
software
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••
•Chassis intrusion detection capable
Voltage and Power •ATX power supply connector
Information •+12V power source for DC fan onboard
•3.3V DRAM support
•Utilizes GTL+ bus to reduce power
consumption and EMI
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Physical Dimensions •ExtendedATX design
•13 inches x 12 inches
•IO shield compatible with Intel
Marlinspike (included)
SoftwareSpecifications
OS •Operates with Windows 98, Windows
NT4.0, OS/2, Novell Netware, and
SCOUnix
TechnicalSupport
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.
Hence, they should be of the most assistance. Further, if you purchased your
system from a dealer near you, you can actually bring your system to them to
have it serviced, instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can have
expensive consequences).
If your dealer is unable to assist you,
try our web page, http://www.tyan.com
technical support phone line, (510) 440-8808
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ReturningMerchandiseforService
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.
ForResellersOnly:
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required
before any warranty service can be rendered. You can obtain service by calling
the manufacturer for a Return MerchandiseAuthorization (RMA) number.The
RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping
carton and the package should be mailed prepaid, or hand-carried to the
manufacturer. TYAN will pay to have the board ground-shipped back to you.
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