CONTENTS PREFACE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Chapter 1� Prodcut Introduction ������������������������������������������������ 1 1�1 Box Content ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�3 General Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Chapter 2� Hardware Installation ����������������������������������������������� 6 2�1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) �����������������������������������������������������������6 2�2 System Memory ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������14 2�3 Removing and Installing Chassis Top Cover ���������������������������������18 2�4 Removing and Installing a PSU Module �����������������������������������������19 2�5 Removing and Installing a FAN Module ����������������������������������������20...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components.
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• product, voltage and current marked on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product. • If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1�3 General Information TB101-PH is a 1U Storage Server Barebone with Motherboard Phoenix and MAX IO Riser Card design for up to 2 x PCIe add-on card and 2 x 2.5”HDD hot swap Bays at front and HDD Backplane.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction • Rear Panel AC 650W 1+1 redundant power supply 4 x RJ45 ports TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction • Major Components AIC Server Board Phoenix 4 x PCIe Add-on card 2 x PCIe Add-on cards AC 650W 1+1 redundant AC 650W 1+1 redundant power supply power supply 2 x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/ 2 x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/...
• Proceed to screw 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and stop (see letter B). Similarly, loosen screws 3 and 4. Repeat steps A and B by giving each screw two rotations each time until all screws are loosened. • Lift the heatsink straight up (see letter C). TB101-PH User's Manual...
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2.1.2.1 Unlatch the CPU Load Plate • Push the lever handle labeled “OPEN 1st” (see letter A) down and toward the CPU socket. Rotate the lever handle up. • Repeat the steps for the second lever handle (see letter B). TB101-PH User's Manual...
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2.1.2.2 Lift open the Load Plate • Rotate the right lever handle down until it releases the Load Plate (see letter A). • While holding down the lever handle, with your other hand, lift open the Load Plate (see letter B). TB101-PH User's Manual...
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The processor must align correctly with the socket opening before installation. DO NOT DROP the processor into the socket. NOTE : When possible, a CPU insertion tool should be used when installing the CPU. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Make sure the load plate tab engages under the socket lever when fully closed. • b.Repeat the steps to latch the locking lever on the other side (see letter C). Latch the levers in the order as shown. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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(see letter D). Similarly, engage screws 3 and 4. • Repeat steps C and D by giving each screw two rotations each time until each screw is lightly tightened up to a maximum of 8 inch-lbs torque (see letter E). CAUTION: Do not over-tighten fasteners. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Remove the processor by carefully lifting it out of the socket, taking care NOT to drop the processor and not touching any pins inside the socket. Install the socket cover if a replacement processor is not going to be installed. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Caution - Possible thermal damage. Avoid moving the heatsink after it has contacted the top of the CPU. Too much movement could disturb the layer of thermal compound, causing voids, and leading to ineffective heat dissipation and component damage. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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2.2.2 DIMM Installation Procedure Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert module vertically and press down until it snaps into place. Note: DIMM notch and socket bump must align as shown. DIMM notch TB101-PH User's Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2�3 Removing and Installing Chassis Top Cover 1. Loosen the two thumb screws screwing the front cover on the chassis. 2. Loosen the six screws screwing top cover to the chassis. TB101-PH User's Manual...
• Pushing the latch • Hold the tray handle • Pull the PSU module tray handle out gently to slides out the PSU module. 2.4.2 Installing a PSU Module • To install PSU module, follow the reverse order. TB101-PH User's Manual...
) to the right. Hold the FAN lever and firmly pull the FAN out of the server chassis. 2.5.2 Installing a FAN Module • To install FAN module, follow the reverse order. CAUTION : SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM BEFORE REMOVING THE SYSTEM FANS. TB101-PH User's Manual...
1. Unfasten the two screws securing the bracket to the chassis. 2. Unfasten the two screws securing the card retainer to the chassis. Card Retainer Bracket 3. Disconnect the card from the Riser Card Assembly. Pull the PCIe Card rightward and out of the chassis. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 3. Disconnect the card from the Riser Card Assembly. Pull the PCIe Card rightward and out of the chassis. TB101-PH User's Manual...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2�7 Tool-less Blade Slide Installation introduction 1. Pull on the ‘’Front-Release’’to unlock the inner channel from the Slide Assembly. 2. Release the Detent-Lock and push Middle Channel inwards to retract Middle Channel. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Optional: Remove Metal Spacer for Aluminium Racks Metal Spacer 3. Aligning the Front Bracket with the Mounting Hole. 4. Push in to assembly the Front Bracket onto the Rack. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 5. Now the bracket is fixed onto the Rack. (Optional M6x10L screws are to secure the rails with posts if needed.) 6. Refer to Diagram 3. & 4. to assemble the End Bracket onto the Rack. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 7. Assemble the inner channel onto the chassis using thescrews provided. 8. Push the chassis with inner channels into Slide to complete Rack Installation. TB101-PH User's Manual...
INSTEAD OF POST MESSAGES. Press ESC to run the setup procedure. Choose the SCU to enter the Setup menu Caution: For the official released version, the last digit of the BIOS Version must end in an "0." TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 4 BIOS Configuration and Settings Identify the BIOS Version Load Optimal Default setting Save the setting and exit the BIOS setup utility. TB101-PH User's Manual...
Press <I> key to post system information Press <F4> key to open POPUP menu 6. Please press <F> key to enter Messiah Flash utility. 7. Follow the instruction until the message “Update Flash successfully” that had been displayed. 8. Reboot system. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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H2offt-d utility. To use this utility, you must include the flash.bat , H2offt-d. exe, and bin file in the same folder. Please follow the instructions to update whole flash part: Execute flash.bat to update Flash in the DOS environment. Reboot system. TB101-PH User's Manual...
Insert Ethernet LAN cable into the BMC LAN port. There are two methods to setup BMC IP: BMC management port 5�1 Method 1 (Use the BIOS setup) • BIOS SETUP Advanced H2O IPMI configuration BMC configuration IPv4 source Static TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 2. Input IP address. Set static IP. TB101-PH User's Manual...
5�2 Method 2 (Use a Dos tool - Syscheck) 1. Type : sc –lanset 2. Modify IP setting Note: type 1 for selecting static IP mode or type 2 for selecting DHCP mode. 3. Input IP address TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Below IP address is an example using a default IP setting. User is allowed to change the IP address for realistic use. 5. Finish BMC IP configuration. Note: Type sc.exe –langet command to obtain BMC IP and MAC address. TB101-PH User's Manual...
Password: admin Note: The default user name and password are in lower-case characters. Note: Users who login with the admin user name and password will have full administrative power. The admin password can be changed after login. TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 3. Information of firmware. 4. Server Health - Sensor Readings: TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 5. Configuration Refer to AIC BMC User Guide for more information on AIC BMC. Mouse Mode setting: For Windows OS environment, set mode to absolute. For Linux OS environment, set mode to relative TB101-PH User's Manual...
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Chapter 5 BMC Configuration and Settings 6. Remote Control: Environmental setting: Press “ALT+C” for local and remote OS mouse control switching. TB101-PH User's Manual...
A:>cd SB301C01 A:\ SB301C01>a.bat This is just an example. The latest BMC firmware version is available from the FAE or AIC website. 4. After update BMC firmware, please power off and then power on system. Notes: 1. DO NOT USE EMM386 IN DOS ENVIRONMENT WHEN UPDATING FIRMWARE OR YOU WILL GET A FAIL.
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