Page 4 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Processor; Chipset; Integrated LAN Controller
http://www.tyan.com 4 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 - Congratulations You have purchased one of the most powerful entry-level workstation solutions - the Tyan Tiger K8WE (S2877) - based on NVIDIA nForce(tm) Professional Media and Communications Processor (MCP). Designed to support up to two AMD Optero...
Page 5 - Form Factor
http://www.tyan.com 5 DDR • Supports ECC with CHIPKill technology • Supports DDR400, DDR333, or DDR266 Expansion Slots • Two x16 PCI Express expansion slots • - Slot 3 PCI-E x16 from nForce PRO 2200 with x4 signals • - Slot 5 PCI-E x16 from nForce PRO 2200 with x16 signals • Four 32-bit 33Mhz PCI v2...
Page 8 - Chapter 2: Board Installation; Precautions; : The Tiger K8WE supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies; DO NOT USE; ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will damage the; NOTE
http://www.tyan.com 8 Chapter 2: Board Installation Precautions : The Tiger K8WE supports SSI, EPS12V type power supplies (24pin + 8pin) and will not operate with any other types. For proper power supply installation procedures see page 36. DO NOT USE ATX 2.x or ATXGES power supplies as they will da...
Page 13 - Clear; Default; Power off system and
http://www.tyan.com 13 2.3.1 Front Panel Header: J139 Function PIN # PIN # Function HDD LED+ 1 2 PWR LED+ HDD LED- 3 4 PWR LED- Reset Button - 5 6 PWR Button+ Reset Button + 7 8 PWR Button- VCC 9 10 NC IRRX 11 12 VCC GND 13 14 KEY IRTX 15 16 GND NC 17 18 SPKR 2.3.2 Clear CMOS Header: J112 Pin_3 Pin_...
Page 14 - GND
http://www.tyan.com 14 2.3.3 Chassis Intrusion Header: J77 PIN2 PIN1 Pin-2 GND Pin-1 INTRUDUER_L The Chassis Intrusion Header provides chassis intrusion-monitoring function. Note: For use with chassis that support this feature 2.3.4 *FireWire (IEEE1394A) Enable/Disable Jumper: *J147 1 Use this jumpe...
Page 15 - Signal Description; NC; Open Pin3 and Pin4; Disable onboard buzzer or
http://www.tyan.com 15 2.3.5 *FireWire (IEEE1394A) Pin Header: *J148/*J149 Signal Pin Pin Signal NC1 1 2 Key TPA + 3 4 TPA ? GND 5 6 GND TPB + 7 8 TPB ? +12V 9 10 +12V GND 11 12 GND NC2 13 14 Key Note: J148 & J149 are only available on S2877ANRF version. 2.3.6 Buzzer/External Speaker Header: J14...
Page 17 - Use this Jumper to enable/disable
http://www.tyan.com 17 2.3.9 Keyboard Lock Connector: J13 Open Closed Use this Jumper to enable/disable PS/2 keyboard. Open : Enable ( Default ) Closed : Disable 2.3.10 Gigabit LAN1/**LAN2 Front Panel Header: J2/ **J3 PIN1 Pin # Signal Description 1 1000Mb+/100Mb-_Link 2 1000Mb-/100Mb+_Link 3 Active...
Page 18 - Open
http://www.tyan.com 18 2.3.11 **VGA (ATI Rage XL) Enable/ Disable Jumper: **J85 Open Closed Use this Jumper to enable/disable onboard ATI Rage XL graphic. Open : Enable ( Default ) Closed : Disable Note: J85 is only available on S2877G2NR version. 2.3.12 **BCM5705 Gigabit LAN Enable/ Disable Jumper:...
Page 19 - b. P53 is only available on
http://www.tyan.com 19 2.3.13 *Front Panel Audio Header: *P53 Signal Description Pin # Pin # Signal Description AUD_MIC_L 1 2 GND AUD_MIC_R 3 4 AVDD AUD_FP_R 5 6 AUD_RET_R F_AUD_DET 7 8 KEY AUD_FP_L 9 10 AUD_RED_L Note: a. If you use onboard Audio port, you must close Pin5-Pin6 and Pin9-Pin10. b. P5...
Page 23 - - Heatsink Retention Frame Installation
http://www.tyan.com 23 2.5 - Heatsink Retention Frame Installation After you are done installing the processor(s), you should proceed to installing the retention frame and heatsink. The CPU heatsink will ensure that the processors do not overheat and continue to operate at maximum performance for as...
Page 25 - DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
http://www.tyan.com 25 2.7 - Heatsink Installation Procedures Type A: CAM LEVER (TYPE) INSTALLATION 1. After placing backplate and interface material under motherboard place heatsink retention frame on top of motherboard. Align plastic retention bracket screw holes with CPU back-plate standoffs. Tig...
Page 28 - - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis
http://www.tyan.com 28 2.9 - Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Before installing your motherboard, make sure your chassis has the necessary motherboard support studs installed. These studs are usually metal and are gold in color. Usually, the chassis manufacturer will pre-install the support...
Page 29 - All installed memory will be automatically detected
http://www.tyan.com 29 2.10 - Installing the Memory Before attempting to install any memory, make sure that the memory you have is compatible with the motherboard as well as the processor. The following diagram shows common types of DDR SDRAM modules: Here are a few key points to note before install...
Page 31 - unplug the power connector from the
http://www.tyan.com 31 Memory Installation Procedure When you install the memory modules, make sure the module aligns properly with the memory slot. The modules are keyed to ensure that it is inserted only one way. The method of installing memory modules are detailed by the following diagrams. Once ...
Page 33 - is usually
http://www.tyan.com 33 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 mann...
Page 37 - unplug the power supply from the wall outlet before; calling your vendor’s support line.
http://www.tyan.com 37 4 1 8 5 EPS 12V 8-pin (CPU Power) 4 GND 8 +12V3 3 GND 7 +12V3 2 GND 6 +12V3 1 GND 5 +12V3 Applying power to the board 1. Connect the EPS 12V 8-pin power connector. 2. Connect the EPS 12V 24-pin power connector. 3. Connect power cable to power supply and power outlet NOTE YOU M...
Page 39 - Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
http://www.tyan.com 39 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.1 - BIOS Setup Utility With the BIOS setup utility, you can modify BIOS settings and control the special features of your computer. The setup utility uses a number of menus for making changes and turning the special features on or off. NOTE All menus ar...
Page 41 - Main; Feature; System Time; YYYY; Set the system date
http://www.tyan.com 41 3.5 - 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 frame displays all the options that can be configured. "Grayed-out" options cannot be configured, options in blue can be cha...
Page 42 - Advanced; Yes
http://www.tyan.com 42 3.6 - BIOS Advanced Menu You can select any of the items in the left frame of the screen, such as Hammer Configuration, to go to the sub menu for that item. You can display an Advanced BIOS Setup option by highlighting it using the <Arrow> keys. All Advanced BIOS Setup o...
Page 47 - You can use this screen to select options for the PCI Device, Slot # 1 & 2
http://www.tyan.com 47 PCI Device, Slot # 1 PCI Device, Slot # 2 PCI Device, Slot # 3 PCI Device, Slot # 4 Onboard Device Control Option ROM Placement [Disabled] PCI/PNP ISA UHB Region Exclusion PCI/PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion F1: Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: E...
Page 49 - Reserved
http://www.tyan.com 49 F1: Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Values F9: Setup Defaults Esc: Exit ← → : Select Screen Enter: Select Sub-Menu F10: Previous Values PCI/PNP ISA UHB Region Exclusion You can use this screen to select options for the PCI/PNP ISA UHB Region Exclusion settings. Use the up an...
Page 53 - Disabled; Ultra DMA Mode; Enabled
http://www.tyan.com 53 Disabled Ultra DMA Mode Enabled Select the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to/from the drive. 3.6.5 - Floppy Configuration Sub-Menu You can use this screen to select options for the Floppy Configuration settings. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Us...
Page 57 - Watchdog Timer
http://www.tyan.com 57 Direct Console connection Via modem Indicate whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is used to connect. Off Continue C.R. after POST On Enable Console Redirection after OS has loaded. 3.6.9– Watchdog Timer Option Sub-Menu You can use this screen to ...
Page 58 - This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down; Memory
http://www.tyan.com 58 3.7 - BIOS Memory Menu This menu has options for memory speed & latency. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Memory Item Specific Help Ca...
Page 59 - Boot
http://www.tyan.com 59 Feature Option Description Disabled Memory Cache Enabled Set the state of memory cache. Disabled USHC Write Through Write Protect Cache A000-AFFF Cache B000-BFFF Write Back Control caching of the memory blocks. Disabled Write Through Write Protect Cache C800-CBFF ~ Cache EC00-...
Page 63 - Stay Off; Power Loss Control
http://www.tyan.com 63 Enable Spectrum. Stay Off Power Loss Control Power On Control power loss.
Page 64 - Exit; Exit Saving Changes
http://www.tyan.com 64 3.11 - BIOS Exit Menu This menu has options for the Exit Priority. Use the up and down <Arrow> keys to select an item. Use the <Plus> and <Minus> keys to change the value of the selected option. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Ch...
Page 66 - Chapter 4: Diagnostics
http://www.tyan.com 66 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...
Page 70 - Glossary
http://www.tyan.com 70 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...
Page 76 - Technical Support; Returning Merchandise for Service
http://www.tyan.com 76 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...
Page 77 - Notice for the USA
http://www.tyan.com 77 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 ...