TYAN Transport GT24 B2891 Service Manual
TYAN Transport GT24 B2891 Service Manual

TYAN Transport GT24 B2891 Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Transport GT24 B2891 Service Engineer’s Manual...
  • Page 3 TYAN retains the right to make changes to product descriptions and/or specifications at any time, without notice. In no event will TYAN be held liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damage, loss of use, loss of data or other malady resulting from errors or inaccuracies of information contained in this document.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your Transport GT24, and consists of the following sections: Chapter 1: Provides an Introduction to the Transport GT24 B2891 bare-bones, packing list, describes the external components, gives a table of key compo- nents, and provides block diagrams of the system.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1:Overview 1.1 About the Transport GT24 B2891 ......1 1.2 Product Models ........2 1.3 Features .
  • Page 8 3.6 Replacing the LED Control Board ......46 3.7 Replacing the M1010 Adapter Board ..... . 48 3.7.1 M1010 Adapter Board Features.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1:Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview About the Transport GT24 B2891 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport GT24 (B2891), a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Transport GT24 (B2891) offers the latest in dual processor server systems, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance.
  • Page 10: Product Models

    Product Models Hot-Swap Model HDD Bays Support Backplane Removable, 4-port Ultra B2891G24U4H 4 HDDs SCSI Removable, B2891G24S4H 4-port SATA 4 HDDs Internal (Fixed), B2891G24S4-LC None 4 HDDs B2891G24S4H B2891G24U4H B2891G24S4-LC Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 11: Features

    – (1) slim line CD-ROM bay – (1) slim line FDD bay • Model B2891G24U4H: • Dimension: D 25.4 x W 17.2 x H – Add-on Tyan M7901 SCSI con- 1.72 inch (645x436x43.6mm) troller card (Adaptec AIC7901 single channel Ultra320 SCSI...
  • Page 12 • Chassis intrusion alert formity) • Supports Tyan Server Management • CE (Declaration of Conformity) (TSM) Environment Temperature • Tyan SMDC, IMPI v1.5 compliant • Operating temperature 5 C~35 remote server management (option) • Non-operating temperature -40 Power Supply • EPS 12V, 1U, 500W with PFC •...
  • Page 13: 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. FDDs...
  • Page 14 Barebone Manual Mainboard Manual Heatsink x 2 Rail Kit Front Rear Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2 Rear L-Bracket x 2 Mounting Bracket x 4 Screws Kit Sliding Rails x 2 Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 15: About The Product

    About the Product This section contains the hardware diagrams and a block dia- gram of the GT24 system. 1.5.1 System Front View Reset switch Warning LED HDD activity LED Power LED *Reserved USB ports CD-ROM Drive Power switch LAN LEDs Hard Drive Bay x 4 *Reserved: Reserved LED for future upgrade 1.5.2 System Rear View...
  • Page 16: Led Definition

    1.5.3 LED Definition Front Panel Color State Description Power Green Power ON Power OFF HDD Activity Amber Blinking HDD access activity No disk activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green LAN connected Green Blinking LAN access activity LAN disconnected Warning Reserved LED for future upgrade. It is not functional in the B2891 barebone now.
  • Page 17 Delta Power Green Output ON and OK Supply LED Green 1Hz Blinking AC present/Only 5Vsb ON Amber Power supply critical event causing a shutdown: fail- ure, OCP, OVP, fan fail Amber 1Hz Blinking Power supply warning event where the power supply continues to oper- ate: high temp., high power, high current, slow...
  • Page 18: System Internal View

    1.5.4 System Internal View - B2891G24S4H 1. Tyan TARO Connector 8. SATA Backplane 2. PCI-E Slot 9. LED Control Board Cable 3. Four SATA Connectors 10. CD-ROM Cable 4. EPS 12V Power Supply 11. Slim CD-ROM 5. Air Duct 12. Four SATA HDDs 6.
  • Page 19 B2891G24S4-LC 1. Tyan TARO Connector 8. Slim CD-ROM 2. PCI-E Slot 9. Four SATA HDDs 3. EPS 12V Power Supply 10. PCI-X Slot 4. Air Duct 5. System Fans (Left to right: FAN5, FAN4, FAN3, FAN2, FAN1) 6. Adapter Board 7.
  • Page 20 B2891G24U4H 1. Tyan TARO Connector 9. SCSI daughter card 2. PCI-E Slot 10. CD-ROM Cable 3. EPS 12V Power Supply 11. Slim CD-ROM 4. Air Duct 12. Four SCSI HDDs 5. System Fans (Left to right: FAN5, FAN4, FAN3, FAN2, FAN1) 6.
  • Page 21: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.5 Motherboard Layout FAN1 FAN5 FAN2 FAN3 FAN6 FAN4 CPU0 CPU1 J113 AMD 8131 PCI-X Bridge NFroce J112 Pro 2200 Winbond RAGE XL w8362HF FAN8 JA14 FAN7 FAN9 Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 22 INTR-Chassis Intrusion Header ATI Video Disable Jumper Gigabit Ethernet Disable Jumper J112 Clear CMOS Jumper J113 PCI Express x16 Slot with Riser Card support J139 Front Panel Header TARO Connector Connector for TYAN TARO SO-DIMM Controller Cards Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 23: Motherboard Block Diagram

    1.5.6 Motherboard Block Diagram Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 24 Memo Chapter 1: Overview...
  • Page 25: Chapter 2:Setting Up

    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.
  • Page 26: Precautions

    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. •...
  • Page 27: Rack Mounting

    Rack Mounting The Transport GT24 can be mounted in a rack using the sup- plied 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 Follow these instructions to mount the Transport GT24...
  • Page 28 2. Screw the sliding brackets to the sliding rails. Sliding Bracke Front Rear 3. Slide the sliding rail to each side of the Transport GT24. 4. Screw the sliding rail to each side using 2 screws as shown. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 29 5. Locate the mounting bracket from the supplied kit and screw it to the rack using 2 screws on each side. Be care- ful that the mounting bracket should be secured from the inside of rack, not from the outside of rack. See the picture below for the correct direction.
  • Page 30 6. Lift and insert the unit into place in the rack (A). Ensure the unit is completely inserted into the rack (B). Then screw the unit into place as shown (C). Note: To avoid injury, it is strongly recom- mended that two people lift the Transport GT24 into place while a third per- son screws it to the rack.
  • Page 31: Installing Motherboard Components

    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.
  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu, Heatsink And Air Duct

    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. CPU socket 2. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 33 3. Place the CPU in the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located as shown in the following illustration. 4. Press the CPU socket lever down in the direction shown to secure the CPU. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 34 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 it to the motherboard using two screws. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 35: Installing The Memory

    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. Memory Slots 2. Press the memory slot locking levers in the direction of the arrows as shown in the following illustration. 3.
  • Page 36: Installing A Pci Card

    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 Card There are two PCI slots on the rear panel of GT24. The left slot is for PCI-E card while the right one is for PCI-X card.
  • Page 37 2. Move the bracket to left as shown. 3. Insert the PCI-E card as shown. 4. Push the tab of PCI slot in the direction as shown to fix PCI-E card. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 38: Installing The Hard Drive For B2891G24S4H/U4H

    Installing the Hard Drive for B2891G24S4H/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 B2891G24U4H/B2891G24S4H. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (A) and then pull the locking lever open (B).
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40: Installing The Hard Drive For B2891G24S4-Lc

    Installing the Hard Drive for B2891G24S4-LC Follow these instructions to install a SATA hard drive for model B2891G24S4-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.
  • Page 41 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...
  • Page 42: Installing The Slim Fdd (Option)

    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.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 Memo Chapter 2: Setting Up...
  • Page 45: Chapter 3:Replacing Pre-Installed Components

    Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 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.
  • Page 46: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 47: Disassembly Flowchart

    Disassembly Flowchart The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure. Rear Components DIMMs Chassis rear cover CPU/heatsink assembly Air duct PCI card Mainboard Mainboard Power supply Front Components Chassis rear cover PCBs CD-ROM Control M1010 Board Backplane Adapter Board Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 48: Removing The Cover

    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.
  • Page 49: Replacing Motherboard Components

    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.
  • Page 50 3. Disconnect the front panel, USB, and two LAN connec- tors. Refer to the mainboard layout for the locations Front Panel, USB LAN1/LAN2 LED FAN7 FAN6 FAN5 FAN4 FAN3 FAN1 FAN8 FAN2 FAN9 4. Disconnect all fan power cables. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 51: Removing The Motherboard

    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...
  • Page 52: Replacing The Slim Cd-Rom

    Replacing the Slim CD-ROM Follow these instructions to replace the CD-ROM. 1. Remove the power and data cables from the slim CD- ROM adapter. Power Cable Data Cable 2. Press the latch in the direction as show to release the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 53 3. The CD-ROM drive will be freed from the drive bay after pressing the latch. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the CD-ROM drive to the bracket. 5. Replace the CD-ROM drive. 6. Use the two screws to secure the CD-ROM to the bracket.
  • Page 54: Replacing The Led Control Board

    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.
  • Page 55 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.
  • Page 56: Replacing The M1010 Adapter Board

    Replacing the M1010 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 47 for the locations.. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 57: M1010 Adapter Board Features

    3.7.1 M1010 Adapter Board Features J14: Fan Tach Connector J1: Front Panel Connector FDD1 Connector J16: LCM Connector J7:Fan Tach & PWM Connector J3: LAN/ID LED 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...
  • Page 58: System Fan Layout

    3.7.2 System Fan Layout The following picture provides the information for system fan layout. Refer to the tables on p.xx for connection. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 59 System Fan Speed Control Signal M1010 Adapter Board Connect to Motherboard J8 PWM Connector FAN6 Connector System Fan Monitoring Signal Barebone System Fan Connect to Motherboard Fan Fan 1 (Fan J13) Fan 1 Fan 2 (Fan J13) Fan 2 Fan 3 (Fan J14) Fan 3 Fan 4 (Fan J14) Fan 4...
  • Page 60: M1010 Adapter Board Connector Pin Definition

    3.7.3 M1010 Adapter Board Connector Pin Definition J1 TYFP Front Panel Connector HDLED+ PW_LED+ HDLED - PW_LED - RESET- PWR_SW+ RESET+ PWR_SW - VOLTAGE5 WLED+ EXT_INT WLED- V5SB KEY PIN ICH_SMBDAT ICH_SMBCLK INTRU# J2 Front Panel Connector HDLED+ HDLED- RESET+ RESET- PW_LED+ PW_LED-...
  • Page 61 J3 LAN/ID LED Connector LAN1_LED+ LAN1_LED- LAN2_LED+ LAN2_LED- LAN3_LED+ LAN3_LED- ID_LED+ ID_LED- ID_SW+ 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. J7 Fan TACH &...
  • Page 62 J14 Fan TACH Connector FAN4_TACH FAN5_TACH FAN6_TACH FAN7_TACH FAN8_TACH FAN9_TACH FAN10_TACH KEY PIN J6 Fan Connector FAN1_12VPWM FAN1_TACH FAN2_TACH FAN2_12VPWM J10 Fan Connector FAN3_12VPWM FAN3_TACH FAN4_TACH FAN4_12VPWM Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 63 J11 Fan Connector FAN5_12VPWM FAN5_TACH FAN6_TACH FAN6_12VPWM J9 Fan Connector FAN7_12VPWM FAN7_TACH FAN8_TACH FAN8_12VPWM J5 Fan Connector FAN9_12VPWM FAN9_TACH FAN10_TACH FAN10_12VPWM Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 64 J15 & J16 LCM Connectors LCM_+5V LCM_SIN KEY PIN LCM_+5VSB LCM_SOUT JP1 Fan Input Select Connectors Pin1 & Pin2 Close Fan PWM signal from J8 Pin2 & Pin3 Close Fan PWM signal from J7 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 65: Replacing The Sata Or Scsi Backplane

    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.
  • Page 66 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...
  • Page 67: Sata Backplane (M1204) Features

    3.8.1 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...
  • Page 68 PW1 Power Connector PW2 Power Connector J4, SATA 4 Connector J3, SATA 3 Connector J4, HDD Access J2, SATA 2 Connector LED Connector 1 JP1, HDD Access J1, SATA 1 Connector LED Connector 2 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 69 M1204 HDD Access LED Connector Pin Definition J4: HDD Access LED Connector HD_ACCLED1+ HD_ACCLED1_N HD_ACCLED2+ HD_ACCLED2_N HD_ACCLED3+ HD_ACCLED3_N HD_ACCLED4+ HD_ACCLED4_N 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_ACCLED1- HD_ACCLED2+...
  • Page 70: Scsi Backplane (M1205) Features

    3.8.2 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...
  • Page 71 PW1 Power Connector PW2 Power Connector SCSI Data Connector Switch, ID select or Start-Mode select Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
  • Page 72 M1205 HDD Start-Mode & ID Selection Switch SW1 & SW2 HDD Start-Mode Selection Switch Case Motor Spin Func- (DLYD_START) (RMT_START) tion Motor spins up at D.C. power on. Motor spins up at D.C. power on after a delay in seconds 12 times** the value of the numeric SEL_ID for the SCSI...
  • Page 73 SW3 & SW4 HDD ID Selection Switch Case 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, HDD SCSI ID#7 will conflict with SCSI controller ID) SCSI ID#8, 9, 10, 11 SCSI ID#12, 13, 14, 15 Note:...
  • Page 74: Replacing The Power Supply

    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...
  • Page 75: Appendix I: Bios Differences

    Appendix I: BIOS Differences The BIOS of B2891 is similar to the BIOS of S2891. However, there is something different. You may refer to the attached motherboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The differences between B2891 and S2891 are on the “Advanced”...
  • Page 76 B2891 Barebone BIOS / Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup-Copyright 1985-2001 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Advanced Secured Setup Configuration [No] Item Specific Reset Configuration Data: [No] Help Hammer Configuration Integrated Devices PCI Configuration IDE Configuration Floppy Configuration I/O Device Configuration Hardware Monitor: Console Redirection Auto Fan control [Enabled] IPMI...
  • Page 77: Appendix Ii: Cable Connection Tables

    Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SATA Cable Table 1: B2891G24S4H Model M1204 SATA Backplane Connect to Motherboard SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 3 SATA 0 SATA 4 SATA 1 Table 2: B2891G24S4-LC Model HDD Drive Connect to Motherboard HDD1 SATA2...
  • Page 78 Table 4: System Fan to M1010 Adapter Board Fan 4 J9 Fan Connector Fan 5 J5 Fan Connector Table 5: M1010 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1010 Connect to Motherboard Fan J13 Fan 1 cable Fan 1 J13 Fan 2 cable Fan 2 J14 Fan 3 cable Fan 3...
  • Page 79 The Other Cable Table 9: M1010 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1010 Connect to Moherboard J3 LAN1 LED cable J3 LAN2 LED cable Table 10: M1003 Front Panel Control Board Related Cable M1003 J1 USB connector Motherboard J25 M1003 J2 connector M1010 J2 connector Table 11: CD-ROM Related Cable Motherboard IDES connector...
  • Page 80: Technical Support

    (which can have expensive consequences). If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer Corporation can help.Besides designing innovative and qual- ity products for over a decade, Tyan has continuously offered customers service beyond their expectations.
  • Page 81 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. Transport GT24, B2891 Service Engineer’s Manual v1.1 Document part No. D1645-100...

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