Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 About the Tyan Transport TA26-B3892..... 1 1.2 Product Models ........2 1.3 Features .
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3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard ......41 3.5 Replacing the Slim DVD-ROM ......42 3.6 Replacing the LED Control Board .
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice for the USA Compliance Information State- ment (Declaration of Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules 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.
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About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your Trans- port TA26-B3892. This manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. This manual consists of the following parts Chapter 1: Provides an Introduction to the TA26-B3892 bare- bone, packing list, describes the external compo- nents, gives a table of key components, and provides block diagrams of the system.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Before installing and using the TA26-B3892, take note of the follow- ing 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.
Chapter 1: Overview About the Tyan Transport TA26-B3892 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport TA26-B3892, a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Transport TA26-B3892 is designed to support ® Opteron™ 200 940-pin processor, providing a rich fea- ture set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced ®...
Features • Supports a total of six (6) PCI-X/E Enclosure low profile cards • Industry 2U rack-mountable chassis • One (1) Tyan “TARO” SO-DIMM • Storage bay: socket – (8) 3.5” HDD bays Back I/O Ports • (1) slim line DVD-ROM bay •...
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Server Management • Automatic fan speed control • Supports Tyan Server Management (TSM) • Optional TYAN SMDC M3291, IPMI v2.0 compliant remote server man- agement kit Power Supply • EPS 12V, 2U, 600W with PFC for B3892T26V8H • EPS 12V, 2U, 600W 1+1 redundant...
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. CPU Fans/ Heatsink...
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Brackets Screw Pack Sliding Rail FDD Power Cable SAS Cable Chapter 1: Overview...
About the Product The following views show you the product. 1.5.1 System Front View Reset switch Power LED Power switch Warning LED USB ports LAN LEDs HDD activity LED HDD Tray DVD-ROM drive Power LEDs Hard Drive Bay x 8 HDD Tray Activity LEDs 1.5.2 System Rear View...
1.5.3 LED Definitions Front Panel Color State Description Power Green Power ON Power OFF HDD Activity Amber Blinking HDD access activity No disk activity LAN1/LAN2/LAN3 Green LAN linked Linkage Green Blinking LAN accessing No LAN linked Fail System fails Normal Hot Swappable HDD Green Power connected...
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Rear I/O LED Right or Left is viewed from the rear. Color State Description RJ45 NIC1/NIC2 Activity Green Blinking LAN activity (Left Side) No LAN activity RJ45 NIC1/NIC2 Linkage Green LAN linked (Right Side) NO LAN linked RJ45 NIC3 Green 10Mb/ 100Mb linked Linkage/ Activity Green...
1.5.5 Jumpers & Connectors Jumper Function /Connector FAN5/FAN6 4-pin Fan Connector CPUFAN1/CPUFAN2/ 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control FAN1/FAN2/FAN3/ FAN4 IPMB Connector USB Front Panel Connector J30/J39/J40/J41 SATA Connectors LAN & ID LED and ID Switch Connector Front Panel Header JP1/JP2 SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper (Close 1-2) Default, supports ASF 2.0...
Chapter 2: Setting Up 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.
2.0.4 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 TA26-B3892 or injury to yourself. •...
Rack Mounting After installing the necessary components, the Transport TA26-B3892 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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Attaching the Inner Rails to the Unit 1. Screw the handles to each side of TA26-B3892 as shown using two (2) M4L6, S10C screws (A) from the supplied screws kit. 2. Attach the inner rails both sides of the unit using nine (9) M4, L5 screws (C) on each side.
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2. Secure the outer rail to the rack using 2 brackets and M6 screws (B) for each side. Secure the mounting brack- ets from inside, not outside, of the rack. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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Rackmounting the Server 1. Draw out the middle rail to the latch position. 2. Lift the unit and then insert the inner slide rails into the middle rails. 3. Push the unit in and press the latch key. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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4. Push the whole system into the rack. 5. Secure the mounting handles of the unit to the rack. Note: To avoid injury, it is strongly recom- mended that two people lift the TA26-B3892 into the place while a third person screws it to the rack.
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 TA26- B3892 chassis cover. 1. Turn the screw on the back side. Then slide the chassis cover in the direction of arrow.
2.2.2 Installing the CPU Follow these instructions to install the CPU. 1. Lift up the CPU lever to unlock the socket. 2. Place the CPU in the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located as shown below. 3. Press the CPU socket lever down to secure the CPU. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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4. Place the fan and heatsink on top of the CPU and attach with two screws as shown below. 5. Attach the fan power cable to the connector on the motherboard as shown. 6. Repeat these steps when installing a second CPU. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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 below. 3. Align the memory module with the slot. The module has indentations that align with notches in the slots.
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To correctly install the memory in pairs (DIMMA# + DIMMB#), refer to the fol- lowing table for supported population options. Single CPU Installed (CPU1 only) Dual CPU installed (CPU1 and CPU2) Population Option CPU1_DIMMA0 CPU1_DIMMB0 CPU1_DIMMA1 CPU1_DIMMB1 CPU1_DIMMA2 CPU1_DIMMB2 CPU1_DIMMA3 CPU1_DIMMB3 CPU2_DIMMA0 CPU2_DIMMB0...
2.2.4 Installing PCI Cards The TA26-B3892 has six PCI card slots: 1 x PCI card slot 2 x PCI-E card slots 3 x PCI-X card slots Follow these instructions to install any of the above kinds of PCI cards. 1. Unscrew the bracket covering the PCI card slots as shown.
2.2.5 Installing Hard Drives The TA26-B3892 supports up to eight serial SATA hard drives. Follow these instructions to install a hard drive. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction shown by the arrow below. The latch will pop open. 2.
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4. Remove the base. 5. Place a hard drive into the drive tray. 6. Screw the hard drive in place using 4 HDD screws. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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7. Reinsert the tray into the bay and press the locking lever to secure. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
2.2.6 Installing a Floppy Drive This section describes how to install a floppy disk drive in the TA26-B3892 if required. Follow these instructions to install a floppy disk drive in the TA26-B3892. 1. Remove the top, left hand drive tray from the TA26- B3892 as shown.
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Note: The FDD rails each have a flat side which should be against the body of the floppy drive when installed. There is also a spring catch mechanism on the right hand rail (when looking at the floppy disk drive from the front).
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Note: To release the floppy disk drive from the drive bay, you will need to press the release catch inside the chassis. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components Introduction This chapter explains how to replace pre installed compo- nents including the motherboard, LED control board, USB adapter 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.
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 TA26- B3892 or injury to yourself. •...
Disassembly Flowchart The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure. Rear Components DIMMs Chassis top cover CPU/heatsink assembly Mainboard PCI card Power supply Mainboard Front Components Chassis top cover PCBs DVD-ROM Control Backplane Board Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Removing the Cover Before replacing any parts you must remove the chassis cover. Follow these instructions to remove the cover of the Transport TA26-B3892 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.
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3. Disconnect the three fan power cables. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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 ten screws securing the motherboard to the chassis. 2. Remove the motherboard. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the Slim DVD-ROM Follow these instructions to replace the DVD-ROM. 1. Remove the power / data cable from the rear of the DVD- ROM drive 2. Press the tab in the direction shown to release the DVD- ROM drive. 3.
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4. Remove the two screws that secure DVD-ROM drive to the bracket. 5. Replace the DVD-ROM drive 6. Secure the DVD-ROM to the bracket using two screws. Then replace the unit into the drive bay and connect the DVD-ROM power and data cable. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the LED Control Board Follow these instructions to replace the LED control board. 1. Remove the screw securing the LED control board unit to the chassis. 2. Remove the connector cables from the backplane. 3. Slide back the LED control board bracket and lift free of the chassis.
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4. Remove the LED control board and USB cables from the LED control board/USB adapter board. 5. Remove the five screws securing the LED control board/ USB adapter board to the bracket. 6. Release the LED control board/USB adapter board from bracket.
Replacing the Backplane 1. Remove all of cables connected to the backplane, includ- ing fan cables, DVD-ROM cable, Control board cable, USB cable, front panel LED cable, power cables, and SATA cables. Power cable USB Cable Control board cable DVD-ROM cable Pront panel SAS/SATA cable LED cables...
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2. Remove the ten screws to release the backplane. 3. Turn the locking keys at the base of the backplane. 4. Pull out the backplane. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
3.7.2 System Fan Layout The following picture provides the information for system fan layout. Refer to the tables on p.48 for information on connec- tion. Fan 3 Fan 1 Fan 2 System Fan Monitoring Signal Barebone System Fan Connect to Motherboard Fan Fan 1 FAN1 (J51)
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DMARQ DIOW DIOR IORDY CSEL DMACK INTRQ IOCS16 PDIAG CS1FX CS3FX DASP Fan Signal Related Connector Pin Definitions Note: NOTE: The FAN signal naming is based on HW circuit design only. It might be different from the system fan name. FAN1-4/CPUFAN1-4: 4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control +12V...
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FAN1, FAN2, FAN3 Fan pin out +12V Clock J1, J2 and J3 power big 4 P pin out +12V J4, J5 USB pin out USB1 power + USB2 power + USB1 DATA - USB2 DATA - USB1 DATA + USB2 DATA + USB1 GND USB2 GND None...
Replacing the Power Supply Follow these instructions to replace the power supply in your TA26-B3892 system. 3.8.1 Standard Power Supply 1. Remove the chassis cover. See “Removing the Cover” on page 38 for more details. 2. Detach the power cables from the motherboard and backplane.
4. Remove the two screws attaching the power supply to the chassis interior and lift out the unit. 3.8.2 Optional 1+1 Redundant Power Supply If the optional 1+1 redundant power supply is fitted, either of the two units can be hot swapped. Follow these instructions to replace a single power unit with a redundant power supply unit.
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2. Remove the screws which fix the bracket to the sides of the redundant power supply casing. 3. Screw the bracket to the rear of the power supply casing. 4. Insert the redundant power supply casing into the chas- sis, making sure it is aligned as shown. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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5. Screw the casing to the chassis exterior. 6. Screw the casing to the chassis interior. 7. Fix the redundant power supply switch to the chassis rear window with two Hex #6-32 screws. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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8. Insert the new power supply unit and secure by turning the locking screw. 9. Re-attach all power supply connector cables to the moth- erboard and backplane. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Appendix I: BIOS Differences The following table displays the differences in BIOS between TA26-B3892 and S3892. For a complete review of S3892 BIOS, refer to the motherboard manual. S3892 Mainboard TA26-B3892 Barebone Advanced Floppy Floppy A [1.44 MB 3 1/2 “] Floppy A [Disabled] Configuration Floppy B [Enabled]...
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SATA Cable Table 1: TA26-B3892 Model SATA Backplane Connects to Motherboard SATA0 SATA1 J16 SAS Channel SATA2 SATA3 FAN Cable Table 2: System Fan to Motherboard System Fan Connects to Motherboard Fan 1 FAN1 Fan 2 FAN2 Fan 3 FAN3...
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Table 4: Power Supply to Backplane Power Supply Connects to Backplane P3 4-pin power cable J1 4-pin connector P3 4-pin power cable J2 4-pin connector P3 4-pin power cable J3 4-pin connector Other Cables Table 5: Backplane to Motherboard Backplane Connects to Motherboard JP3 TO SYSTEM...
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RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed pre- paid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you. Tyan Transport TA26-B3892 User’s Manual v2.0 Document part No. D1803-100...
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