This manual introduces the features and characteristics of the TYAN Thunder h1000E / Tomcat h1000E /// S3970
The Thunder h1000E and Tomcat h1000E are high‑end server motherboards from TYAN, built around the ServerWorks BCM5785 chipset and supporting AMD Opteron 2000 Series processors. They offer dual‑channel DDR2 memory, multiple SATA and USB ports, and integrated Gigabit Ethernet.
This manual covers an introduction, detailed board installation instructions, BIOS configuration, diagnostics (beep codes and flash utility), hardware specifications, expansion slot details, and technical support information. Appendices provide driver diskette creation and SMDC information, followed by a glossary and contact details for warranty service.
| Chipset | ServerWorks BCM5785 |
|---|---|
| Supported Processors | Dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series (Thunder) / Single AMD Opteron 2000 Series (Tomcat) |
| Memory | Up to DDR2‑667, 8 DIMM sockets, dual‑channel |
| SATA Ports | 4 ports, 1.5 Gb/s |
| LAN Controllers | Two Intel 82541 Gigabit Ethernet controllers |
| Power Supply | Dual 4‑phase VRM, EPS12V (24‑pin + 8‑pin) |
It requires an SSI, EPS12V type power supply (24‑pin + 8‑pin) and will not operate with ATX 2.x or ATX‑GES supplies.
The board provides four SATA connectors supporting 1.5 Gb/s transfer rates.
Thunder h1000E supports dual AMD Opteron 2000 Series processors, while Tomcat h1000E supports a single AMD Opteron 2000 Series processor.
First contact your dealer; if needed, reach TYAN support via [email protected] or the TYAN website.