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Transport GT24 B2881 Service Engineer’s Manual...
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All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to the following. TYAN and Transport GT24 B2881 are trademarks of TYAN Com- puter Corporation. AMD, Opteron, and combinations thereof are trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following measures:...
About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your Transport GT24, and consists of the following sections: Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Appendix: Conventions The following conventions are used in the manual: Note: Calls attention to important information. Warning: t o us e r or da m ag e t o eq u i pm e nt .
SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using the Transport GT24, take note of the fol- lowing 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 Transport GT24 B2881 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport GT24 (B2881), a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Transport GT24 (B2881) offers the latest in dual processor server systems, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology ®...
Features Enclosure • Industry 19” rack-mountable 1U chassis storage bay – (4) 3.5” HDD bays – (1) slim line CD-ROM bay – (1) slim line FDD bay • Dimension: D 25.4 x W 17.17 x H 1.71 inch (645x436x43.6mm) Processors •...
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Regulatory • FCC Class B (Declaration of Con- formity) • CE (Declaration of Conformity) Power Supply • EPS 12V, 1U, 500W with PFC • 100V~240V AC input • Environment Temperature • Operating temperature 5 • Non-operating temperature -40 Chapter 1: Overview C~35...
Unpacking If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your retailer or browse to TYAN’s Web site 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 driver CD HDD Screws Mounting Ears &...
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Barebone Manual Heatsink x 2 Rail Kit Mounting Bracket x 4 Sliding Rails x 2 Mainboard Manual Front Rear Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2 Rear L-Bracket x 2 Screws Kit Chapter 1: Overview...
About the Product This section contains the hardware diagrams and a block dia- gram of the GT24 system. 1.5.1 System Front View B2881G24S4-LC CD-ROM Drive USB ports (Option) *Reserved: Reserved LED for future upgrade B2881G24IU4H/B2881G24S4H USB ports CD-ROM Drive *Reserved Power switch LAN LEDs Hard Drive Bay x 4...
1.5.2 System Rear View Power Supply Socket Power Supply LED USB Port Serial Port VGA Port 1.5.3 LED Definition Front Panel Power HDD Activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Warning Hot Swappable HDD Tray Power LED Hot Swappable HDD Tray Access LED (U4H only) Chapter 1: Overview PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports PCI-X Slot...
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Rear I/O LED RJ45 NIC1 Linkage (Left Side) RJ45 NIC1 Mode (Right Side) RJ45 NIC2 Linkage (Left Side) RJ45 NIC2 Mode (Right Side) Delta Power Supply LED NOTE: “Right” or “Left” is viewed from the rear. Color State Green Green Blinking Amber Green...
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 Transport GT24 or injury to yourself. •...
Rack Mounting After installing the necessary components, the Transport GT24 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 Transport GT24 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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4. Locate the front and rear brackets. Front Bracket x2 5. Reserve 90mm for GT20 or 40mm for GT24 on the front bracket. Secure the front bracket to outer rail with 2 M4- 4L(C) screws. *Remember to add washer. Chapter 2: Setting Up Rear Bracket x2 M4-4L(C) Screw...
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6. Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket. Secure the rear bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(C) screws. Front Side 7. 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).
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Rackmounting the Server 8. Draw out the middle rail to the latch position. 9. Lift the chassis and then insert the inner slide rails into the middle rails. 10. Push the chassis in and press the latch key (A). Then push the whole system into the rack (B).
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11. 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 Transport GT24 into the place while a third per- son 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 Transport GT24 chassis cover. 1. Release the screw on the back side. Then slide the chas- sis cover in the direction of arrow.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU, Heatsink and Air Duct Follow these instructions to install the CPU, CPU heatsink and air duct. 1. After removing the pre-installed air duct, locate the CPU sockets. 2. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. 3.
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4. Press the CPU socket lever down in the direction shown to secure the CPU. 5. Align the heatsink screw holes with the holes on the motherboard and insert two heatsink screws as shown. 6. Replace the air duct over the heatsink and secure the heatsink with two screws.
2.2.3 Installing the Memory Follow these instructions to install the memory modules on the motherboard. 1. Locate the memory slots on the motherboard. 2. Press the memory slot locking levers in the direction of the arrows as shown in the following illustration. 3.
4. Insert the memory module into the slot as shown. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module. 2.2.4 Installing a PCI-X Card There are two PCI-X slots on the rear panel of GT24. Refer to the procedures below for PCI-X installation.
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2. Move the bracket to left as shown. 3. Insert the PCI-X card as shown. 4. Push the tab of PCI-X slot in the direction as shown to fix PCI-X card. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing the Hard Drive for B2881G24S4-LC Follow these instructions to install a SATA hard drive for model B2881G24S4-LC. 1. Remove the screw to release the hard drive tray. 2. Slide the drive tray out. 3. Place a hard drive into the drive tray and then secure the hard drive using 4 screws.
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4. Insert the hard drive tray into the bay. 5. Secure the HDD using a screw. 6. Connect the data and power cables. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing the Hard Drive for B2881G24S4H/U4H The Transport GT24 barebone system supports Serial ATA and SCSI hard drives. Follow these instructions to install a SATA or SCSI hard drive for model B2881G24U4H/B2881G24S4H. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (A) and then pull the locking lever open (B).
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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 (Option) 1. Locate the two FDD rails and screws from the FDD kit. Secure the two rails to FDD using four screws. FDD Rails & Screws 2. Connect the FDD backplane to FDD using 2 screws. 3.
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5. Insert FDD module into the tray. 6. Locate the FDD cable from FDD kit. Connect the wrinkle side to the connector on floppy slot. Refer to the picture below for the correct direction. Then, connect the power cable of FDD to the connector on floppy slot. For Floppy Slot For Mainbord 7.
Installing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM (for B2881G24S4-LC only) Follow these instructions to install the slim CD-ROM. 1. Use a screw driver to pull open the door of CD-ROM drive bay. 2. Before connecting the CD-ROM backplane to CD_ROM drive, first connect the two white buffers to the backplane with 2 screws (A).
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3. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the chassis 4. Connect the CD-ROM power and data cables. Power Cable Data Cable 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 CD-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.
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 Transport GT24 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 Transport GT24 chassis cover. 1. Release the screw and then slide the cover in the direc- tion 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.
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4. Disconnect all fan power cables. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard Follow these instructions to remove the motherboard from the chassis when all add-on components have been removed. 1. Remove the eleven screws securing the motherboard to the chassis. 2. Remove the motherboard. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the LED Control Board Follow these instructions to remove the LED control board. 1. Remove the 2 screws securing the LED control board to the chassis. 2. Pull the LED control board free from the chassis as shown below. 3.
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4. Unplug the USB cable from the connector. 5. Remove the three screws securing the LED control board to the bracket 6. Release the LED control board from the chassis. After replacement, insert and secure the unit to the chassis fol- lowing the reverse procedures from step 1~5.
Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board 1. Remove all the cables connected to the adapter board, including front panel, USB, LAN, power and five fan cables. 2. Remove the five screws to release the adapter board. Refer to page 49 for the location. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
3.6.1 M1012 Adapter Board Features J16: LCM Connector J14: Fan Tach Connector J7:Fan Tach & PWM Connector JP1: Fan Input Select Connector J19: CD-ROM Power Connector J5: Fan Connector J9: Fan Connector J11: Fan Connector J10: Fan Connector J2: Front Panel Connector J6: Fan Connector FDD2: Slim FDD Connector JP2: Fan Minimum...
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J3 LAN/ID LED Connector LAN1_LED+ LAN2_LED+ LAN3_LED+ ID_LED+ ID_SW+ KEY PIN FAN Signal Related Connector Pin Definition NOTE: The FAN signal naming is based on HW circuit design only. It might be different from the system fan naming. J4 Fan TACH & PWM Connector J7 Fan TACH &...
3.6.3 System Fan Layout The following picture provides the information for system fan layout. Refer to the tables on p.56 for connection. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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System Fan Speed Control Signal M1012 Adapter Board J8 PWM Connector System Fan Monitoring Signal Barebone System Fan Fan 1 (Fan J13) Fan 2 (Fan J13) Fan 3 (Fan J14) Fan 4 (Fan J14) Fan 5 (Fan J14) Connect to Connect to Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components Motherboard...
Replacing the SATA or SCSI Backplane NOTE: The procedures for replacing SATA or SCSI back- planes are the same. The following section applies to B2891G24S4H model only. You may rerfer to the following section for SCSI backplane replacement. 1. Remove the 3 screws securing the adapter board to the chassis.
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3. Remove the ten screws that secure the bracket to the adapter board. 4. Release the adapter board free from the bracket. 5. Replace the unit to the chassis following the reverse pro- cedures from step 1 to 4 after done. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
3.7.1 S-ATA Backplane (M1204) Features U4, SATA 4 Connector U3, SATA 3 Connector U2, SATA 2 Connector HDD Power LED HDD Active LED U1, SATA 1 Connector Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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J3, SATA 3 Connector J4, HDD Access LED Connector 1 JP1, HDD Access LED Connector 2 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components PW1 Power Connector PW2 Power Connector J4, SATA 4 Connector J2, SATA 2 Connector J1, SATA 1 Connector...
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M1204 HDD Access LED Connector Pin Definition J4: HDD Access LED Connector HD_ACCLED1+ HD_ACCLED2+ HD_ACCLED3+ HD_ACCLED4+ NOTE: This is a normal HDD access LED connector. It just passes through the LED signal from SATA controller. JP1: HDD Access LED Connector HD_ACCLED1+ HD_ACCLED2+ HD_ACCLED3+...
3.7.2 SCSI Backplane (M1205) Features SCSI 4 Connector SCSI 3 Connector SCSI 2 Connector HDD Power LED HDD Active LED SCSI 1 Connector Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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Switch, ID select or Start-Mode select Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components PW1 Power Connector PW2 Power Connector SCSI Data Connector...
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M1205 HDD Start-Mode & ID Selection Switch SW1 & SW2 HDD Start-Mode Selection Switch Case (DLYD_START) Note: *Case 2 is the default setting. **This value may be reduced by SCSI device supplies to reflect the wrost-case time duration of peak current drains at the 12 V.D.C or 5 V.D.C source or both during motor spin up.
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SW3 & SW4 HDD ID Selection Switch Case Note: *Case 2 is not a recommended selection because SCSI HDD ID#7 will conflict with SCSI controller ID in such case. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components ID Sequence (left to right in front view) SCSI ID# 0, 1, 2, 3 SCSI ID#4, 5, 6, 7 (Please notice that, in this case,...
Replacing the Power Supply 1. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 2. Remove the screw that secure the fan assembly to the chassis Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Appendix I: BIOS Differences The BIOS of B2881 is similar to the BIOS of S2881. There is only one menu different. You may refer to the attached moth- erboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The dif- ferences between B2881 and S2881 is on the “Advanced/Hardware Health Information”...
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SATA Cable HDD Drive HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD4 FAN Cable Table 2: System Fan to M1012 Adapter Board System Fan Fan 1 Fan 2 Fan 3 Fan 4 Fan 5 Table 3: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1012 J13 Fan 1 cable J13 Fan 2 cable...
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Power Supply Cable Table 4: Power Supply to Motherboard Power Supply P1 24-pin power cable P2 8-pin power cable Table 5: Power Supply to M1012 Adapter Board Power Supply P3 4-pin power cable The Other Cable Table 6: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1012 J3 LAN1 LED cable J3 LAN2 LED cable...
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Table 9: FDD Related Cable (Option) Motherboard FDD connector Power Supply P5 Table 10: CD-ROM Related Cable (Option) Motherboard IDES connector M1012 J19 power connector FDD Backplane FDD Backplane CD-ROM Backplane CD-ROM Backplane...
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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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