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About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your Tank GT25. This manual is intended for experienced users and inte- grators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. This manual consists of the following parts: Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Appendix: For information on the mainboard, please refer to the attached main-...
SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using the Tank GT25, 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 pro- vided for ventilation.
About the Tank GT25 B5381 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Tank B5381, a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Tank GT25 B5381 is designed to support dual Intel Dempsey and Woodcrest processors, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced tech-...
Features Enclosure • Industry 19” rack-mountable 1U chassis storage bay – (4) 3.5” HDD bays – (1) slim line DVD-ROM bay – (1) slim line FDD bay • Dimensions: D 27.87 x W 17.17 x H 1.71 inch (708x436x43.5mm) Processor •...
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Motherboard • TYAN S5381 system board • Customized 15”x16” (381x406mm BIOS • PHOENIX BIOS on 8Mbit LPC Flash ROM • Serial console redirect • Supports APM 1.2 and ACPI 2.0 • PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0 power man- agement Server Management •...
Unpacking This section describes the Tank GT25 B5381 package con- tents and accessories. 1.3.1 Opening the Box Open the box carefully and ensure that all components are present and undamaged. The product should arrive pack- aged as illustrated below. Packaged accessories...
1.3.2 Box Contents Component Description Industry standard 1U chassis, (4) hot-swap HDD bays Tyan S5381 system board (pre-installed) 8x slim DVD-ROM drive (pre-installed) LED and USB control board (pre-installed) (A) EPS 1U 650W PSU model for single power (pre-installed) (B) EPS 1U 650W 1+1 PSU model for redundant power (C) Redundant PSU power board (7) System fans (40 mm x 56 mm)
Component Description M1210 Adapter board M5002 Note: In the future, an FPC cable, as shown below, will be supplied instead of the M5002. Chapter 1: Overview...
1.3.3 Accessories 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 on other TYAN prod- ucts, plus FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, and more. 1 x Tyan Barebone Driver CD HDD Screws Mounting Ears &...
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Rail Kit Mounting Bracket x 4 Screw Kit Sliding Rail x 2 Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2 Rear L-Bracket x 2 FDD Kit FDD Backplane Cable FDD Cable FDD Rails & Screws Chapter 1: Overview...
About the Product The following views show you the product. 1.4.1 Front View Reset switch ID Switch DVD-ROM Drive USB ports 1.4.2 Rear View Case A (Single Power) COM1 Port Port PS/2 PCI-E Key- Slot board LAN Port (NIC1) Port Chapter 1: Overview NMI switch ID LED...
Case B (Redundant Power) COM1 Port Port PS/2 PCI-E Key- Slot board Port LAN Port (NIC1) 1.4.3 LED Definitions Front Panel Power HDD Activity LAN1/LAN2 Linkage Warning Hot Swappable HDD Tray Power LED Hot Swappable SATA HDD Access LED Hot Swappable SAS HDD Access LED ID LED PCI-X...
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Rear I/O LED Color RJ45 NIC1 Linkage Green (Left Side) Green RJ45 NIC1 Mode Yellow (Right Side) Green RJ45 NIC2 Linkage Green (Left Side) Green RJ45 NIC2 Mode Yellow (Right Side) Green ID LED Blue Chapter 1: Overview Right or Left is viewed from the rear. State Description Linked to LAN...
1.4.4 Internal View Case A - Single Power 1. Power Supply 2. SAS Connector 3. Link Bar 4. Fully Buffered DIMM Memory Slots 5. Fully Buffered DIMM Memory Slots 6. CPU Sockets 7. Fans 8. M1210 Adapter Board 9. Four SATA / SAS HDD Bays 10.
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Case B - Redundant Power 1. Power Supply 2. SAS External Connector 3. Link Bar 4. CPU2 Fully Buffered DIMM Memory Slots 5. CPU1 Fully Buffered DIMM Memory Slots 6. CPU Sockets Chapter 1: Overview 7. Fans 8. M1210 Adapter Board 9.
2.0.1 Before You Begin This chapter explains how to install the CPU, CPU heatsink, memory modules, and hard drives. Instructions on inserting a PCI card are also given. Take note of the precautions mentioned in this section when installing your system. 2.0.2 Work Area Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment.
2.0.4 Precautions Components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on a system that is connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to the Tank GT25 or injury to yourself. •...
Rack Mounting After installing the necessary components, the Tank GT25 can be mounted in a rack using the supplied rack mounting kit. Rack mounting kit Sliding Rails x 2: Sliding Brackets x 4 (Front x 2, Rear x 2) Mounting Ears x 2 Screws Kit x 1 Mounting Brackets x 4 2.1.1 Installing the Server in a Rack...
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Installing the Inner Rails to Chassis 1. Screw the mounting ear to each side of GT25 as shown using 2 screws from the supplied screws kit. 2. Draw out the inner rails from rail assembly. Install inner rails to left and right sides of chassis using 2 M4-5L(D) screws for each side.
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2. Locate the front and rear brackets. Front Bracket x2 3. Reserve 90mm for GT25 on the front bracket. Secure the front bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(C) screws. 4. Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket. Secure the rear bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(C) screws.
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5. Secure the outer rail to the rack using 2 brackets and 4 M4-8L(E) screws for each side (A). Secure the mounting brackets from inside, not outside, of the rack (B). Mounting Bracket Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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Rackmounting the Server 6. Draw out the middle rail to the latch position. 7. Lift the chassis and then insert the inner slide rails into the middle rails. 8. Push the chassis in and press the latch key (A). Then push the whole system into the rack (B).
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9. Secure the mounting ears of chassis to the rack with 2 M4-15L(F) screws. Note: To avoid injury, it is strongly recommended that two people lift the GT25 into the place while a third person screws it to the rack. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing Motherboard Components This section describes how to install components on to the motherboard, including CPU, memory modules, and PCI card. 2.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover Follow these instructions to remove the Tank GT25 chassis cover. 1. Remove the screw on the back side. Then slide the chas- sis cover in the direction of arrow.
2.2.2 Installing the Memory Follow these instructions to install the memory modules on the motherboard. Note: There are 12 DIMM memory slots available. When installing RAM in both slots, begin installation from DIMM1 and install in sequence according to the slot number. 1.
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4. Align the memory module with the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automati- cally onto the indentations at the ends of the module. For optimal system operation, please install memory in pairs. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
2.2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink 1. Follow these instructions to install CPU1, CPU2 and the CPU heatsink. 2. Locate the CPU sockets. CPU1 CPU2 3. Unlatch the CPU lever to release the CPU cover. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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4. Pull the lever arm up to unlock the CPU cover. 5. Gently lift up the cover. 6. Place the CPU in the CPU socket, ensuring that Pin 1 is correctly aligned. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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7. Close the cover and attach the latch to secure. 8. Align the heatsink screw holes with the holes on the motherboard and insert heatsink screws as shown. 9. Secure the heatsink to the motherboard using four screws. 10. Replace the steps above to install a second CPU and re- attach the link bar.
2.2.4 Installing the PCI-X Card Follow these instructions to install a PCI-X card. 1. Push the tab of PCI-X slot on the rear panel in the direc- tion as shown to release the I/O shield. 2. Move the I/O shield to right as shown and take off the I/O shield.
Installing the External Hard Drive The GT25 chassis kit supports external SATA/SAS hard drives. Follow these instructions to install an external SATA or SCSI hard drive. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (A) and then pull the locking lever open (B). 2.
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4. Using 4 HDD screws to secure the HDD. 5. Reinsert the drive tray into the chassis (A), ensuring that the drive tray is completely inserted into the chassis (B). 6. Pressing the locking lever to secure the hard drive tray. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing the Slim FDD (Optional) 1. Locate the two FDD rails and screws from the FDD kit. Secure the two rails to the FDD using four screws. FDD Rails & Screws 2. Connect the FFC cable to the FDD. 3. Using a screw driver to pull open the door of the FDD tray.
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4. Insert FDD module into the tray. 5. Connect the FFC cable to the connector on the M1210 adapter board. 6. Locate the FDD cable from FDD kit. Connect the wrinkle side to the connector on M1210 adapter board. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Introduction This chapter explains how to replace pre-installed compo- nents including the motherboard, LED control board, HDD, and DVD-ROM drive. Take note of the precautions in this section when installing your system. 3.1.1 Work Area Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment. Dust and dirt can get into components and cause malfunc- tions.
3.1.3 Precautions Components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by static electricity. Working on a system that is connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the guidelines below to avoid damage to the GT25 or injury to yourself.
Removing the Cover Before replacing any parts you must remove the chassis cover. Follow these instructions to remove the cover of the Tank GT25 chassis cover. 1. Remove the screw on the back side. Then slide the chas- sis cover in the direction of arrow. 2.
Replacing Motherboard Components Follow these instructions to replace motherboard compo- nents, including the motherboard. 3.4.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables Before replacing the motherboard or certain components, remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these instructions to remove all motherboard cabling. 1.
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard After removing all of the aforementioned cables, follow these instructions to remove the motherboard from the chassis. 1. Remove the link bar. 2. Remove the fifteen screws securing the motherboard to the chassis. 3. Remove the motherboard. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the Slim DVD-ROM Follow these instructions to replace the DVD-ROM. 1. Remove power and data cables from the slim DVD-ROM adapter. 2. Press the tab in the directions as shown to release the DVD-ROM drive. 3. The DVD-ROM drive will be freed from the drive bay after pressing the tab.
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4. Remove the two screws that secure DVD-ROM drive to the bracket. 5. Replace the DVD-ROM drive and secure to the bracket using two screws. Then replace the unit into the drive bay and connect the DVD-ROM power and data cables as in steps 1 and 2.
Replacing the LED Control Board Follow these instructions to replace the LED control board. 1. Remove the two screws securing the LED control board unit to the chassis. 2. Lift the LED control board unit free of the chassis. 3. Remove three screws securing LED control board to the bracket.
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4. Lift the LED control board free from the chassis. After replacement, insert the unit into the chassis. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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Replacing the M1210 Adapter Board 1. Remove all of those cables connected to the adapter board, including fan cables, DVD-ROM power cable, front LED panel cable, power cables, and SATA cables. Refer to the photos below for locations. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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2. Remove six screws to release the adapter board. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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3.7.1 M1210 Adapter Board Features for B5381 Fan 13, 14 Connector SAS/SATA HDD Connector HDD Power LED (Green) HDD Activity LED (Yellow) SAS/SATA HDD Connector HDD Power LED (Green) HDD Activity LED (Yellow) SAS/SATA HDD Connector HDD Power LED (Green) HDD Activity LED (Yellow) SAS/SATA HDD Connector HDD Power LED (Green)
3.7.2 System Fan Layout The following table provides the information for system fan layout. System Fan Speed Control Signal M1210 Adapter Board J16 (PWM Signal) 3.7.3 M1210 Adapter Board Connector Pin Definitions J14 Front Panel Connector HDLED+ RESET+ PW_LED+ WLED+ ICH_SMBDAT EXT_INT PWR_SW+...
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J3 Chassis Instruction Pin Header FAN Signal Related Connector Pin Definitions NOTE: The FAN signal naming is based on HW circuit design only. It might be different from the system fan naming. J4 Fan Connector J5 Fan Connector Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components INTRU# PWM1 VCC12...
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Replacing the Redundant to Single Power Supply To replace the power supply follow these instructions. 1. Remove the first row of screws from the top of the power supply casing. Slide the bracket to the right. 2. Remove the second row of screws from the top of the power supply casing.
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4. Replace the power supply cover and attach to the chas- sis using five screws as shown. Re-insert the screws in the top of the supply casing as in steps 1 and 2. 5. Re-attach all power cables. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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3.8.1 Replacing A Redundant Power Supply 1. Push the power supply unit latch inwards. 2. Pull out the power supply unit as shown. 3. Replace the unit with the new power supply following the steps above in reverse. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Appendix I: BIOS Details The following screenshots display the BIOS details for the B5381 Barebone. Refer to the screenshots for further infor- mation on each BIOS screen. BIOS Main Menu...
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SAS / SATA Cables Table 1: B5381(with LSI SAS controller) M1210 Adapter Board SAS 1 (J21) SAS 2 (J22) SAS 3 (J23) SAS 4 (J24) Table 2: B5381 (without LSI SAS controller) M1210 Adapter Board SAS 1 (J21) SAS 2 (J22) SAS 3 (J23)
Table 4: Power Supply to M1210 Adapter Board Power Supply P4 4-pin power cable P5 4-pin power cable Other Cables Table 5: M1210 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1210 J16 (FPIO_140) connector Table 6: M1003 Front Panel Control Board Related Cable M1003 J1 USB connector Table 7: DVD-ROM Related Cable M1210 IDE1 (DVD-ROM) connector...
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3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN. 4. Check the TYAN user group: alt.comp.periphs.main- board.TYAN Returning Merchandise for Service During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use and does not cover damages incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, mis- use, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
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