Tyan Computer S8236 warranty Congratulations, Hardware Specifications

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Chapter 1: Instruction

1.1 Congratulations

You have purchased the powerful TYAN® S8236 motherboard, based on the AMD® SR5690 & SP5100 chipsets. The S8236 is designed to support dual AMD® 45nm 8-Core/12-Core Opteron 6100 Series Processors and up to 256GB of 800, 1066 and 1333MHz DDR3 memory modules. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD®, the S8236 is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E bus implementation.

The S8236 not only empowers you in today’s demanding IT environment but also offers a smooth path for future application upgradeability. All of these rich feature sets provides the S8236 with the power and flexibility to meet demanding requirements for today’s IT environments.

Remember to visit the TYAN® website at http://www.tyan.com. There you can find all the information on all TYAN® products as well as all the supporting documentation, FAQs, Drivers and BIOS upgrades.

1.2 Hardware Specifications

S8236WGM3NR

 

 

 

Supported CPU Series

 

AMD 45nm 8-Core/12-Core Opteron 6100 Series Processors (Magny-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cours) / (4) HT3; 12MB L3 per socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HyperTransportTM3 technology (HT3) links provide up to 102.4 GB/s

 

 

 

Features

 

peak bandwidth per processor; Quad 16-bit HyperTransportTM3

 

Processor

 

 

 

 

 

technology (HT3) links provide up to 6.4GT/s per link.

 

 

 

Socket Type / Q'ty

 

G34 / (2)

 

 

 

Average CPU Power

 

Up to 105W

 

 

 

(ACP) wattage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Bus

 

Up to 6.4 GT/s Hyper-Transport link support

 

Chipset

 

Chipset

 

 

 

AMD SR5690 + SP5100

 

 

Super I/O

 

Winbond W83627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supported DIMM Qty

 

(8)+(8) DIMM slots

 

 

 

DIMM Type / Speed

 

U/RDDR3 & LV RDDR3, 800/1066/1333 MHz

 

Memory

 

Capacity

 

Up to 256GB (total)

 

 

 

Memory channel

 

4 Channels per CPU

 

 

 

Memory voltage

 

1.5V or 1.35V

 

 

 

PCI-E

 

 

 

(2) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slots

 

Expansion Slots

 

Recommended TYAN

 

M2091, PCI-E x16 1U riser card (left) and M2091-R, PCI-E x16 1U riser

 

 

 

Riser Card

 

card (right)

 

Recommended

 

2U Barebone

 

GT24-B8236

 

Barebone / Chassis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAN

 

Port Q'ty

(3)

 

 

Controller

 

Intel 82574L / Intel 82576EB

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

 

 

Connector

 

(2) Mini-SAS connectors (totally support 8 ports)

 

 

 

SAS

 

Controller

 

LSI SAS2008

 

 

 

 

Speed

 

6.0 Gb/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAID

 

RAID 0/1/1E/10 (LSI Integrated RAID)

 

 

 

SATA

 

Connector

 

(1) Mini-SAS (4-port) + (2) SATA

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Contents S8236 Page Contents Before you begin… Check the box contentsCongratulations Hardware SpecificationsS8236GM3NR AST2050 Ipmi Feature Software Specifications How to install our products right… the first time Board InstallationBoard Image Block Diagram Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors Closed Jumper on Jumper/Connector FunctionJumper Legend Open Jumper OFF State Description Pin SignalLED8 OFF LED7+3VSB GND J12 J56 J55 J30 J54 J34 J5/J12/J30/J34/J54/J55/J56 4-Pin FAN Connectors J4 COM2 ConnectorJ23 Front Panel Connector J28 Fan Tach ConnectorLED1 LED1 ID LED JP6 JP1 JP2JP7 JP3 Clear Cmos Jumper JP1/JP2 COM2 Function Switch JumperJP6 Front Panel ID LED Button JP7 Chassis Intrusion HeaderProcessor Installation G34 1944-pin Socket for AMD CPU Installing the Processor and Heat sinkPage Heat sink Installation Thermal Interface Material Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis Page Installing the Memory Recommended Memory Population Table Page DIMM1 DIMM0 Dimm Module SupportDDR3 Speed/Voltage DDR3 Rank DDR3 Speed/Voltage DDR3 Rank Configuration Memory Installation Procedure Attaching Serial ATA Cables Attaching Drive CablesInstalling Add-In Cards Onboard LAN LED Color Definition Connecting External DevicesOff Mbps Link Green Link Green 8-pin PW2, PW3 Installing the Power SupplyApplying power to the board Finishing Up To start the Bios setup utility About the BiosSetup Basics Key FunctionGetting Help Case of ProblemsSetup Variations System Time / Date setup AmibiosMain Menu ProcessorAdvanced Menu Gart Error Reporting Advanced CPU ConfigurationSecure Virtual Machine Mode PowerNowC1E Support Acpi Srat TableDisabled / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec Advanced IDE ConfigurationOnboard PCI IDE Controller Hard Disk Write ProtectA.R.T Bit Data Transfer Watchdog Mode Super I/O ConfigurationWatchdog Timer Serial Port1 AddressAcpi Version Features Advanced Acpi ConfigurationAcpi Settings Advanced Acpi ConfigurationAMI Oemb Table Headless ModeDisabled / Enabled Auto Fan Control Disabled Fan full speed Hardware Health ConfigurationAuto FAN Control Disabled SDR Monitoring Next Sensor Data Register MonitoringOFF / on View BMC System Event Log LAN Configuration StatusTotal Number of Entries Xxx MM DD, Yyyy HhmmssSave LAN Configuration Setup LAN ConfigurationSetup LAN Configuration IP Address SourceCurrent Vlan ID Status Save Vlan ID ConfigurationVlan Tagging Vlan IDDisabled / Enabled Startup Delay Alert Startup DelayDisabled / Enabled Event Message For PEF Action PEF SupportSerial Port Mode Remote AccessRedirection After Bios Post Serial Port NumberVT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Sredir Memory Display DelayBios Ehci Hand-OFF USB 2.0 Controller ModeUSB Configuration Legacy USB SupportOnboard Lan1/Lan2 OP-ROM Onboard Lan1/Lan2Onboard Lan3 Onboard Lan3 OP-ROMPCI/PnP Menu PCI IDE Bus Master Boot Settings Configuration Boot MenuQuick Boot Quiet BootWait for ‘F1’ If Error Boot Up Num-LockEndless Boot Hit ‘DEL’ Message DisplayBoot Device Priority Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Hard Disk DrivesCD/DVD Drives 1st Boot Device4 CD/DVD Drives Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password/User PasswordChange User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection NorthBridge Configuration Advanced Chipset SettingsChipset Menu ChipsetNorthBridge Chipset Configuration North Bridge Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Timing ParametersCS Sparing Enable Memory ConfigurationBank Swizzle Mode Bank InterleavingDram Scrub Redirect L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub Dram Timing Config Dram Timing ConfigurationDram Timing Configuration Dram Timing ConfigOhci HC/EHCI HC Sgpio Function Chassis Intrusion DetectionRD890 Configuration 3 RD890 ConfigurationIommu Primary Video Controller Port # 02 Features PCI Express ConfigurationPCI Express Configuration Gen2 High Speed Mode Port # 02/03/11/12 FeaturesSlot Power Limit, W Link AspmNB-SB Port Features Port # 04/09/13 FeaturesLink Aspm Disabled NB-SB Link AspmSB Core Setting 3.1.3 GPP1/GPP2/GPP3a/GPP3b Core SettingTurn Off PLL During L1/L23 Txclk Clock Gating in L1HT3 Link Power State Hyper Transport ConfigurationHyper Transport Configuration HT Extended AddressExit Menu Page Memory, Video, CPU Beep CodesFlash Utility Amibios Post Code AB AC B1 Page Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Help Resources Returning Merchandise for ServiceOperation is subject to the following conditions

S8236 specifications

The Tyan Computer S8236 is a powerful server motherboard designed for high-performance computing and enterprise-class applications. This versatile motherboard supports the latest AMD EPYC processors, delivering exceptional processing power and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for data centers, cloud computing, and virtualization.

One of the standout features of the Tyan S8236 is its dual-socket design, allowing users to install two EPYC processors concurrently. This dual-socket configuration significantly enhances the motherboard's processing capabilities, providing a maximum of 64 cores and 128 threads when fully populated. This makes it ideal for compute-intensive workloads such as big data analytics, machine learning, and high-performance computing tasks.

The Tyan S8236 motherboard supports up to 2TB of DDR4 memory across eight DIMM slots, with memory speeds reaching 3200 MT/s. This large memory capacity is crucial for workloads that require substantial memory bandwidth and capacity, aiding in more efficient data processing and improved application performance. The motherboard also features eight memory channels, allowing for optimal memory performance.

Storage capabilities are robust, with the Tyan S8236 offering a variety of options to meet diverse requirements. It features multiple M.2 and U.2 connectors for NVMe SSDs, as well as six SATA3 ports for traditional hard drives and SSDs, catering to both high-speed storage needs and standard archival purposes. This diverse storage configuration ensures that users can customize their setups according to their specific needs for speed and capacity.

In terms of connectivity, the Tyan S8236 is equipped with a host of I/O options. It comes with multiple PCIe 4.0 slots, which allows for superior support for GPUs, networking cards, and other add-ons necessary for specialized tasks. The motherboard also includes dual 10GBASE-T LAN ports, ensuring high-speed networking and redundancy.

The design of the Tyan S8236 emphasizes reliability and thermal management, featuring enhanced cooling solutions to maintain optimal operating temperatures under high loads. This attention to thermal management not only extends the lifespan of the components but also ensures stable performance during demanding tasks.

In summary, the Tyan Computer S8236 motherboard is a robust and scalable solution for enterprise environments, providing the necessary features, technologies, and characteristics to support high-performance applications. With its dual-socket capability, extensive memory support, versatile storage options, and advanced connectivity, it stands out as an excellent choice for organizations looking to enhance their computing infrastructure. Whether for cloud services, virtualization, or data-intensive environments, the Tyan S8236 is built to meet the demands of modern computing.