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Transport GT24 B2891 Service Engineer’s Manual...
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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.
– (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...
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• 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 •...
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...
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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...
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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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 GT24 or injury to yourself. •...
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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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. CPU socket 2. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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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...
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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...
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.
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.
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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...
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).
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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 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.
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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 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.
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.
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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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...
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 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.
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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.
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 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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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...
3.8.1 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...
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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...
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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+...
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...
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PW1 Power Connector PW2 Power Connector SCSI Data Connector Switch, ID select or Start-Mode select Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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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...
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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:...
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 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”...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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. Transport GT24, B2891 Service Engineer’s Manual v1.1 Document part No. D1645-100...
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