Summary of Contents for TYAN Transport GT24 (B2932
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Transport GT24 B2932 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 B2932 barebones, 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.
About the TYAN Transport GT24 B2932 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport GT24 B2932, a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The TYAN Transport GT24 B2932 offers the latest in dual processor server systems, providing a rich feature set and incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technol- ®...
Motherboard Back I/O Ports • B2932G24V4H • One (1) PS/2 Keyboard and one (1) – TYAN Thunder n3600M mouse ports 2932G2NR-L-B • One (1) 9-pin UART Serial port • B2932G24W4H • One 15-pin VGA port – TYAN Thunder n3600M •...
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• Automatic fan speed control • FCC Class B (Declaration of Con- • Support Tyan Server Management formity) (TSM) • CE (Declaration of Conformity) • Option TYAN SMDC M3291, IPMI Environment Temperature v2.0 compliant remote server man- • Operating temperature (5 C~35 agement kit •...
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. Power Cords...
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Rail Kit Rear Front Mounting Bracket x 4 Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2 Rear L-Bracket x 2 Mounting Ears & Screws Sliding Rails x 2 Screws Kit FDD Kit FDD Cable FDD Installing Rails & Screws FDD Backplane Cable 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 Warning LED Reset switch NMI switch HDD activity LED ID Switch Power LED ID LED Power switch USB ports 2 x LAN LEDs DVD-ROM Drive Hard Drive Bay x 4...
1.5.3 LED Definition Front Panel Color State Description Power Green Power ON Power OFF HDD Activity Amber Random Blinking HDD access activity No disk activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green LAN linked Green Blinking LAN accessing No LAN linked Warning Fan fails / Abnormal shut down Normal ID LED...
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Rear I/O LED Color State Description LAN1/LAN2 Linkage/ Activ- Green 10Mb/100Mb/1000Mb ity (Left Side) Green Blinking linked 10Mb/100Mb/1000Mb activity No LAN linked and activity LAN1/LAN2 Linkage/ Activ- Yellow 1 Blinking 10Mb mode ity (Right Side) 2 Blinking 100Mb mode 3 Blinking 1000Mb mode NO LAN linked and activity Note: In 10 Mbps, the Right LED blinks yellow once in repeat and continuous action.
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-E 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 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 (including screws) 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. Mounting Ears 2. Draw out the inner rails from rail assembly. Install inner rails to left and right sides of chassis using 1 M4-4L(A) screw for each side.
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4. Locate the front and rear brackets. Rear Bracket x2 Front Bracket x2 5. Secure the front bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(A) screws. 6. Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket. Secure the rear bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(A) screws.
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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 M5-15L(C) 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-E 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. Take off the CPU protection cap. 3. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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4. Open the socket in the direction as shown. 5. Place the CPU in the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is located as shown below. 6. Close the socket and press the CPU socket lever down to secure the CPU. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
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7. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU and screw into place as shown. 8. Place and screw the air duct back. 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 in the following illustration. 3.
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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. Attention When Installing the Memory! Please be noticed always install memory DIMMs in pairs starting from CPU1_DIMM0 and CPU1_DIMM1 and CPU2_DIMM0 and CPU2_DIMM1.
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Refer to the table for supported DDR populations, and check the user’s manual for the details. (Note: X indicates a populated DIMM slot) Single CPU Installed Dual CPU installed (CPU1 only) (CPU1 and CPU2) Population Option CPU1_DIMM0 CPU1_DIMM1 CPU1_DIMM2 CPU1_DIMM3 CPU1_DIMM4 CPU1_DIMM5 CPU1_DIMM6...
2.2.4 Installing a PCI-E Card There is one PCI-E slot on the rear panel of GT24. Refer to the procedures below for PCI-E installation. 1. Push the tab of PCI-E slot on the rear panel in the direc- tion as shown to release the bracket. 2.
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4. Insert the PCI-E card as shown. 5. Push the tab of PCI-E slot in the direction as shown to fix PCI-E card. Chapter 2: Setting Up...
Installing the Hard Drives The TYAN Transport GT24 barebone system supports SAS/SATA hard drives. Follow these instructions to install a SAS/SATA hard drive for model GT24 B2932. 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 FFC cable to FDD. 3. Using a screw driver to pull open the door of FDD tray. 4.
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5. Connect the FFC cable to the connector on M1012 adapter board. 6. Locate the FDD cable from FDD kit. Connect the wrinkle side to the connector on M1012 adapter board. Refer to the picture below for the correct direction. For Mainboard For M1012 7.
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components Introduction This chapter explains how to replace pre-installed compo- nents including the motherboard, LED control board, DVD- ROM drive, M1012 adapter board, SAS/SATA backplane, and power supply. Take note of the precautions in this section when installing your system.
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 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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2. Disconnect DVD-ROM drive cable, SAS/SATA hard drive cables, USB, TYFP I, TYFP II, and Fan cable. Refer to the mainboard layout for the locations. 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 two screws securing the link-bar to the chassis. 2. Remove ten screws securing the motherboard to the chassis.
Replacing the Slim DVD-ROM Follow these instructions to replace the DVD-ROM. 1. Remove power and data cables from the slim DVD-ROM adapter. 2. Press the tab in the directions as shown to release the DVD-ROM drive. 3. The DVD-ROM drive will be freed from the drive bay after pressing the tab.
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4. Remove two screws that secure DVD-ROM drive to the bracket. 5. Replace the DVD-ROM drive. 6. Secure DVD-ROM to the bracket using two screws. Then replace the unit into the drive bay and connect the DVD- ROM power and data cables. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
Replacing the LED Control Board Follow these instructions to remove the LED control board. 1. Remove the two screws securing the LED control board to the chassis. 2. Lift the LED control board unit free from the chassis. 3. Unplug the USB cable from the connector. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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4. Unplug the ribbon cable from the connector. 5. Remove the three screws securing the LED control board to the bracket. 6. Lift the LED control board free from the chassis. After replacement, insert the unit to the chassis following the above procedures in reverse.
Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board 1. Remove all the cables connected to the adapter board, including front panel, TYFP, FAN, and DVD-ROM power cables. Refer to page 47 for the location 2. Remove the six screws to release the adapter board. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
3.7.1 M1012 Adapter Board Features J1: Front Panel Connector J16: LCM Connector J14: Fan Tach Connector FDD1: Standard Floppy Connector J7:Fan Tach & PWM Connector J3: LAN/ID LED Connector JP1: Fan Input Select Connector J19: DVD-ROM Power Connector J5: Fan Connector J9: Fan Connector J11: Fan Connector J10: Fan Connector...
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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. J4 Fan TACH &...
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J10 Fan Connector FAN3_12VPWM FAN3_TACH FAN4_TACH FAN4_12VPWM J11 Fan Connector FAN5_12VPWM FAN5_TACH FAN6_TACH FAN6_12VPWM J9 Fan Connector FAN7_12VPWM FAN7_TACH FAN8_TACH FAN8_12VPWM Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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J5 Fan Connector FAN9_12VPWM FAN9_TACH FAN10_TACH FAN10_12VPWM J15 & J16 LCM Connectors LCM_+5V LCM_SIN KEY PIN LCM_+5VSB LCM_SOUT JP1 Fan Input Select Connector Pin1 & Pin2 Close Fan PWM signal from J8 Pin2 & Pin3 Close Fan PWM signal from J4, J7 &...
Replacing the SAS/SATA Backplane NOTE: The procedures for replacing SAS/SATA backplanes are the same. 1. Remove the 3 screws securing the adapter board to the chassis. 2. Grab the two labels to lift the adapter board. Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components...
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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...
Replacing the Power Supply 1. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 2. Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis 3. Lift the power supply free from the chassis. 4. Place a new power supply in position in the chassis and secure in place with the three screws.
Appendix I: BIOS Differences The BIOS of B2932 is similar to the BIOS of S2932. There is only one menu different. You may refer to the attached moth- erboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The dif- ferences between B2932 and S2932 is on the “Advanced/Hardware Health Information”...
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S2932 Advanced/Hardware Health Information BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. H/W Health Function [Enabled] CPUFAN1, 2 FAN1,2 PWM Control [Disabled] FAN3, FAN4, FAN5 PWM Control [Disabled] FAN Fail LED Indicator [Disabled] Hardware Health Event Monitoring Select Screen Select Item Mainboard Voltages Report...
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SAS/SATA Cable Table 1: GT24 B2932 HDD Drive Connect to Motherboard HDD1 SATA0/SAS0 HDD2 SATA1/SAS1 HDD3 SATA2/SAS2 HDD4 SATA3/SAS3 FAN Cable Table 2: System Fan to M1012 Adapter Board System Fan Connect to M1012 Fan 1 / Fan 6 J6 Fan Connector Fan 2 / Fan 7 J10 Fan Connector...
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Power Supply Cable Table 4: Power Supply to Motherboard Power Supply Connect to Motherboard P1 24-pin power cable PW1 24-pin connector P2 8-pin power cable PW2 8-pin connector P3 4-pin power cable PW3 4-pin connector Table 5: Power Supply to M1012 Adapter Board Power Supply Connect to M1012...
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Table 10: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard M1012 Connect to Motherboard J1 Front Panel connector J64 TYFP I connector J3 LAN/ID cable J65 TYFP II connector...
Appendix III: Installing SMDC Cards The following provides you with the information on installing SMDC cards. You may refer to the following for installing M3289 or M3290 into HDD tray or chassis. Screws List Screw Size Quantity Flat #6-32 -5L B-type #6-32-5L Stand-off #6-32-13.5L...
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1. Fold up the cable. 2. a: Choose a HDD tray. b: Insert the cable into the rear of HDD tray. c: Pull the cable out. 3. Connect the cable to M3289.
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4. Align M3289 in reverse with 4 “M1” stand-offs. Secure the SMDC with 4 screws as illustrated. 5. Secure M3289 onto HDD tray as illustrated. 6. Insert and secure the HDD tray. NOTE: For internal or dummy HDD tray, secure the HDD tray with 1 or 2 screws.
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Installing M3290/M3291 into HDD tray 1. Secure a removable stand-off of 13.5mm to the location of “M2” stand-off as illustrated on SMDC bracket. 2. Secure M3290 in reverse to 4 “M2” stand-offs on bracket. 3. a: Choose a HDD tray. NOTE: Refer to the location of SMDC connector on mainboard for choosing a HDD tray.
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4. a: Inset the cable into the rear of HDD tray. b: Connect the cable to M3290. c: Insert and secure HDD tray. 5. Arrange and connect the cable to SMDC connector on mainboard. Be careful not to block the air flow.
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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, B2932 Service Engineer’s Manual v1.0 Document part No. D1847-100...
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