Tyan Computer i500opx warranty Attaching Drive Cables, Attaching IDE Drive Cable

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2.7 - Attaching Drive Cables

Attaching IDE Drive Cable

Attaching the IDE drive cable is simple. These cables are “keyed” to only allow them to be connected in the correct manner. TYAN motherboards have two on-board IDE channels, each supporting two drives. The black connector designates the Primary channel, while the white connector designates the Secondary channel.

Attaching IDE cables to the IDE connectors is illustrated below:

Simply plug in the BLUE END of the IDE cable into the motherboard IDE connector, and the other end(s) into the drive(s). Each standard IDE cable has three connectors, two of which are closer together. The BLUE connector that is furthest away from the other two is the end that connects to the motherboard. The other two connectors are used to connect to drives.

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.

TIP: Pin 1 on the IDE cable (usually designated by a colored wire) faces the drive’s power connector.

Attaching Serial ATA Cables

The Tempest i5000PX S5380 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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Contents Trademark Tempest i5000PXCopyright Bios Setup Table of Contents Check the box contents IntroductionBoard Installation DiagnosticsCheck the box contents Page Congratulations Hardware SpecificationsIntroduction System Management Expansion SlotsIntegrated I/O Integrated Sata 2.0 ControllerBoard Installation How to install our products right… the first timeBoard Image Block Diagram Tempest i5000PX S5380 Block DiagramBoard Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Jumper/Connector Function Jumper LegendUSB1 J8 Onboard VGA Jumper USB1/USB2 Front Panel USB2.0 ConnectorJ28 Ipmb Connector J47 J74 J25 J25 COM2 Header JP47 Clear Cmos JumperClear J74 The 2nd Front Panel HeaderJ27 FAN Connector for barebone use only Use these pin definitions to connect to the barebone fansJ77 The 1st Front Panel Header J79 Smdc ConnectorJ70 LCM Module Header J40 J7/J44 Chassis Fan Connectors J39/J40 CPU0/CPU1 Fan ConnectorsJ68 Chassis Fan Connector SATA0/1/2/3/4/5 Serial ATA RAID ConnectorTips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Installing the Processors Processor InstallationPage Cooling Fan Installation Single Dual Four Installing the MemoryMemory Population Rules Memory Installation Procedure Attaching Drive Cables Attaching IDE Drive CablePage Installing Add-In Cards PCI IDESELs and IRQ AssignmentsConnecting External Devices Finishing up Installing the Power SupplyApplying power to the board Setup Basics Bios SetupAbout the Bios Getting HelpCase of Problems Setup VariationsBios Build Date Bios Main MenuSystem Time / Date setup EscExtended Memory Legacy Diskette aSystem Memory Type IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave SetupLBA Mode Control Multi-Sector TransfersBit I/O Transfer ModeUltra DMA Mode Memory Cache Cache System Bios AreaUncached / Write Protect Cache Video Bios Area Memory CacheCache Extended Memory Area Uncached / Write Protect Cache Base 0-512KCache Base 512K-640K Cache A000-AFFF/B000-BFFFBoot Features Boot FeaturesBoot-time Diagnostic Screen Floppy CheckQuick Boot Mode Extended Memory TestingAdvanced Menu Installed OSWin2K/KP / Other Reset Configuration Data Large Disk Access Mode Legacy USB SupportAdvanced Chipset Control Crystal Beach Configure EnableSerr signal condition 4GB PCI Hole GranularityEnable Multimedia Timer Memory Branch ModeWatchdog Timer Native Mode OperationUSB Device 29, F1, F2 and F3 ICH USB Control Sub-MenuUSB Device 29, All Function USB Device 29, F2 and F3Option ROM Scan Lan Control Sub-MenuLAN1 Gilgal/LAN2 Gilgal LAN Control Sub MenuNumbers of Step Grant Advanced Processor OptionsHyperthreading Advanced Processor OptionsIntel Virtualization Technology C1 Enhanced ModeNo Execute Mode Mem Protection Machine CheckingSerial Port A/B 3 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Controller Base I/O AddressHardware Monitor Configuration Hardware MonitorVoltage Monitoring Sub-Menu Voltage MonitoringDMI Event Logging Console Redirection Password on boot Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password SecurityAfter Power Failure PowerAcpi Sleep Mode Resume On TimeBoot Menu Legacy Floppy DrivesExit Menu Page Flash Utility DiagnosticsBeep Codes Memory, Video, CPUBios Post Code Code Beeps / DescriptionSystem Bios shadow Caches 30h Page Appendix I Smdc Information OverviewFeatures of Tyan Server Management How Smdc and TSO WorkAppendix II How to Make a Driver Diskette Exit Glossary Page Page Mirroring see RAID Page Striping see RAID Page Help Resources Returning Merchandise for ServiceTechnical Support Document # D1760-110

i500opx specifications

Tyan Computer, known for its commitment to high-performance server solutions, offers the i500OPX, a powerful server board designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers. The i500OPX is built on the Intel Xeon Scalable processor family, supporting multiple CPUs that provide high core counts and multithreading capabilities. This architecture allows the i500OPX to handle intensive workloads, making it suitable for applications ranging from virtualization to big data analytics.

One of the standout features of the i500OPX is its extensive memory support. The motherboard can accommodate up to 6TB of DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots, enabling significant bandwidth and capacity. This is particularly beneficial for memory-intensive applications that require rapid access to large data sets. The board also supports Intel Optane memory, which enhances performance by accelerating storage applications and providing fast caching.

In terms of storage, the i500OPX supports a variety of configurations including SATA, SAS, and NVMe interfaces. This versatility allows users to implement a mix of traditional spinning drives and high-speed SSDs, optimizing performance while maintaining flexibility. Additionally, the i500OPX features multiple PCIe Gen 3 slots, enabling users to expand the server’s capabilities with GPUs or additional network cards.

Networking is another critical component of the i500OPX’s design. The motherboard includes support for advanced networking technologies, such as 10GbE and even 25GbE Ethernet options, ensuring that data can be transferred rapidly between the server and other connected hardware. This is essential for modern cloud computing and enterprise networking environments, where low latency and high throughput are paramount.

The i500OPX also emphasizes reliability and management. It is equipped with Tyan’s Advanced Server Management (ASM) technology, which provides remote management capabilities, monitoring, and alerts for system health, making it easier for IT administrators to ensure operational uptime.

In summary, the Tyan Computer i500OPX is a robust server platform that combines powerful computing performance, extensive memory and storage options, and advanced networking features. With its emphasis on scalability and reliability, the i500OPX is an ideal solution for enterprises looking to enhance their infrastructure and meet the challenges of today’s data-driven environments. Whether deployed in a cloud, enterprise, or high-performance computing environment, the i500OPX stands out as a reliable choice for demanding applications.