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Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing. MiTAC assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any ® express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability.
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There will be danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations. http://www.tyan.com...
About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your TYAN YR190-B8238. This Manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. This manual consists of the following parts: Chapter1: Provides an introduction to the TYAN YR190-B8238...
SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using TYAN YR190-B8238, take note of the following precautions: ·Read all instructions carefully. ·Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. ·Do not block the slots and opening on the unit, which are provided for ventilation.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview ................. 9 About the TYAN YR190-B8238 ..........9 Features.................. 10 Product Model................. 14 Standard Parts List ..............15 1.4.1 Box Contents Per Node ........... 15 1.4.2 Accessories ..............16 About the Product ..............18 1.5.1...
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3.7.1 SATA Backplane Board Features........58 3.7.2 SATA Backplane Board Connector Pin Definitions ..59 Replacing the Power Supply..........61 Appendix I: Cable Connection Tables .......... 63 Appendix II: FRU Parts Table ............65 Appendix III: Technical Support............ 67 http://www.tyan.com...
® and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology from Intel YR190-B8238 server system is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit computing, high bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E bus implementation. The YR190-B8238 not only empowers your company in nowadays IT demand but also offers a smooth path for future application usage.
Features TYAN YR190B8238 (B8238Y190X2-045V4HI) Form Factor 1U Rackmount Chassis Model YR190 Dimension (D x W 28.74" x 17.32" x 1.72" (730 x 440 x 43.6mm) x H) Blade Dimension System 28.74" x 8.46" x 1.61" (730 x 214.8 x 40.8mm)
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Memory channel 2 Channels per CPU Memory voltage 1.5V/ 1.35V PCI-E (1) PCI-E Low-Profile Gen.2 x16 slot Pre-install TYAN Expansion Slots M7018-R16-1L, 1U PCI-E x16 riser card (right) Riser Card (per blade) Max. HBA (1) 68.90mm x 167.65mm (HH/HL) Dimension (H x L)
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Complaint Barebone (1) YR190B8238 Barebone Manual (1) User's manual Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD Package Heatsink / Cooler (4) G34 CPU heatsinks Contains Rail kit (1) sliding rail kit for YR190 (2) CCBL-0310, US type power cord / (2)
Standard Parts List This section describes the YR190-B8238 package contents and accessories. Open the box carefully and ensure that all components are present and undamaged. The product should arrive packaged as illustrated below. 1.4.1 Box Contents Per Node Component Description...
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your retailer or ® browse to TYAN ’s website for service: http://www.tyan.com ® The web site also provides information of other TYAN products, as well as FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, etc. ® Heat sink x 4 TYAN...
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Rail Kit Rail x 2 Screw Pack http://www.tyan.com...
Activity LED: blinking green HDD activity Fault LED: Off Activity LED: Off HDD Fail Fault LED: Red Activity LED: random Identify Fault LED: blinking red @ 4 Hz Activity LED: random Rebuild Fault LED: blinking red @ 1 Hz http://www.tyan.com...
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Press the ID (UID) button once and the dual-color Power LED on the front panel and the blue ID LED 7. ID (UID) on the rear panel will turn blue. Press the button again to stop. 8. Reset Press to reset the system http://www.tyan.com...
Left: slow blinking green 100 Mbps Link Right: green Left: blinking green 100 Mbps Activity Right: green Left: slow blinking green 1000 Mbps Link Right: amber Left: blinking green 1000 Mbps Activity Right: amber Left: Off No Link Right: Off http://www.tyan.com...
1.5.3 Internal View (Per Node) Number Description HDD Cage SATA HDD Backplane Board System Fans Power Distribution Board Memory Slots CPU Sockets PCI-E Riser Card Assembly http://www.tyan.com...
A grounding strap or an anti-static pad Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected with your hands. It is recommended that you do not use pliers to remove connectors as it may damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors. http://www.tyan.com...
Working on a system that is connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to YR190-B8238 or injury to yourself. Ground yourself properly before removing the top cover of the system.
CPUs, memory modules, HDD and add on cards. 2.1.1 Installing Hard Drives The YR190-B8238 supports four 2.5” hard drives per node. Follow these instructions to install a hard drive. Press the locking tabs at both sides to pull the node out.
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Slide the HDD tray out. Unscrew the HDD tray bracket. Place a hard drive into the drive tray. Use four screws to secure the HDD. http://www.tyan.com...
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5. Reinsert the HDD tray into the chassis. Press the locking lever to secure the tray. Repeat the same procedures to install other HDD trays. http://www.tyan.com...
Follow the steps below to install the processor and heatsink. Locate the CPU socket. Push the CPU lever slightly away to unlock the CPU socket. Open the socket to a full open position. Take off the CPU protection cap. http://www.tyan.com...
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Place the CPU in the CPU socket. Close the socket and press the CPU socket lever down to secure the CPU. http://www.tyan.com...
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Place the heatsink on top of the CPU and secure it with 4 screws. http://www.tyan.com...
Press the memory slot locking levers in the direction of the arrows as shown in the following illustration. Align the memory module with the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module. http://www.tyan.com...
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Memory Population Option Table http://www.tyan.com...
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4. Dual-rank DIMMs are recommended over single-rank DIMMs 5. Un-buffered DIMM can offer slightly better performance than registerd DIMM if populating only a single DIMM per channel 6. We don't suggest other memory installation. 7. AMD 6100 & 6200 series CPU doesn't support Quad-ranks U-DIMM. http://www.tyan.com...
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SR and DR 1.25v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration SR and DR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration SR and DR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1600MHz in a dual channel configuration http://www.tyan.com...
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QR 1.25v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration QR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration QR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration http://www.tyan.com...
Installing the Server in a Rack Follow these instructions to mount the TYAN YR190-B8238 into an industry standard 19” rack. NOTE: Before mounting the TYAN YR190-B8238 in a rack, ensure that all internal components have been installed and that the unit has been fully tested.
2.2.2 Installing the inner Rails to the Chassis Draw out the inner rails from the rail assembly. Install inner rails to left and right side of chassis. Push the rails forwards to lock the rails in place. http://www.tyan.com...
(2 sets front / 2 sets rear) for each side. Secure the rails to the rack as shown. Repeat Step 2 if you want to install more chassis to the rack. To make the installation easier, we suggest that you remove all nodes before you insert the chassis to the rack. http://www.tyan.com...
2.2.4 Rack mounting the Server To install the chassis to the rack Lift the chassis and then insert the inner slide rails into the outside rails. Push the chassis into the rack. http://www.tyan.com...
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Screw the chassis to the rack. Insert the node into the chassis. Repeat Step 4 for the second node. To remove the chassis from the rack Remove the nodes. Unscrew the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
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Press the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis to pull the chassis out. Note: To avoid injury, it is strongly recommended that two people lift the TYAN YR190-B8238 into the place while a third person screws it to the rack. http://www.tyan.com...
Motherboard, front panel board, SATA HDD board, M7018_R16-1L PCI-E Riser card, System fans, and Power supply unit etc. Disassembly Flowchart The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure. Rear Components Node DIMMs Power CPU/Heatsink Assembly PCI-E Card Mainboard Mainboard http://www.tyan.com...
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Front Components Node PCBs Front Panel SATA HDD Board Board http://www.tyan.com...
Follow Chapter 2.1.1 to pull the node out. 3.3.1 Replacing Expansion Card The YR190-B8238 has one preinstalled M7018_R16-1L riser card. Follow the instructions below to disassemble the M7018-R16-1L and install a new riser card. Unscrew the riser card assembly.
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Put the riser card assembly back in place and screw it to the chassis. (optional for M7018-R16-1L) Unscrew to replace a new M7018-R16-1L card. Follow the procedures mentioned earlier in reverse order to place the riser card assembly back into the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
Before replacing the motherboard or certain components, remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these instructions to remove all motherboard cables. Disconnect the B4P PWR, 2x10-pin PWR, Front Panel Control and fan cables. 2. Disconnect the mini-SAS, USB and PSMI cables. http://www.tyan.com...
After removing all of the aforementioned cables, follow the instructions below to remove the motherboard from the chassis. Remove the heatsink and processor if installed. Remove the nine screws securing the motherboard to the chassis. Carefully lift the motherboard from the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the Power Distribution Board Follow these instructions to replace the Power Distribution Board. Disconnect the 2x10-pin PWR and PSMI cables from the power distribution board. Unscrew to take out the power distribution board. http://www.tyan.com...
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Repeat the procedures described earlier to replace a new power distribution board. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the Front Panel Board Follow these instructions to replace the Front Panel board. Release cables from the cable clip. Unscrew the front panel tray. Pull the front panel tray from the chassis. Disconnect cables from the front panel board. http://www.tyan.com...
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Unscrew to take out the front panel board. 6. Replace a new front panel board and screw it to the front panel tray. 7. Repeat the procedures described earlier in reverse order to place the front panel tray back into place. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the System Fan Follow these instructions to replace the cooling fans in your system. Unplug the cables connected to the mainboard Remove the rubber screws from the fan unit. Lift the mylar to take out the fan unit from the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
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4. Remove the rubber screws from the fan. After replacing the new fans, reinstall the rubber screws into the fan. Reinstall the fans into the chassis following the procedures described earlier in reverse order. Connect the fan cables. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the SATA Backplane Board Disconnect one B4P PWR cable and five mini-SAS cables from the backplane board. Unscrew the backplane bracket. Lift the bracket up from the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
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Unscrew the backplane board from the bracket. Replace a new SATA Backplane Board and reinstall it into the chassis following the above steps in reverse. http://www.tyan.com...
HDD Connector: J1/J2/J3/J4 Pin NO Pin name Pin NO Pin name SAS_TX+ SAS_TX- SAS_RX- SAS_RX+ VDD_5_RUN SAS_Present_L P8 VDD_5_RUN VDD_5_RUN HD_PRS_L SAS_LED VDD_12_RUN VDD_12_RUN VDD_12_RUN Power Connector: PW1 Pin No. Net Name Description VDD_12_RUN 12V Power Ground Power Ground VDD_5_RUN 5V http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the Power Supply 1. Press and hold the latch to pull the power supply out. 2. After replacing a new power supply, press and hold the latch to push the power supply back into the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
Appendix I: Cable Connection Tables 1. System Fan Connector System Fan to S8238 MB System Fan Connect to S8238 MB → Fan1 (4056) FAN3 → Fan2 (4056) FAN2 → Fan3 (4056) FAN1 http://www.tyan.com...
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4. FP Ctrl and USB Cable Front Panel Board (FPB) to S8238 MB Connect to S8238 MB → Control Cable → USB Cable USB2 5. Power Supply Cables PDB to S8238 MB Connect to S8238 MB → 2X10P PWR → PSMI Cable PSMI1 http://www.tyan.com...
Appendix II: FRU Parts Table YR190-B8238 FRU Parts Item Model Number Part Number Picture Quantity Description B8238Y190X2-04 Single 5V4H/ 340795700004 / Single node of YR190-B8238 System Node B8238Y190X2-04 340795700002 5V4HI PCBA M7018-R16-1L 411786900021 PCI-E X16 1U Riser Card Power CPSU-0430 471786900001...
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(RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you. ® TYAN YR190-B8238 Service Engineer’s Manual V1.0 Document No.:...
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