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Neither this manual, nor any material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of manufacturer. ® Copyright 2011 MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved. TYAN a registered trademark of MiTAC International Corporation. Version 1.0 Disclaimer Information contained in this document is furnished by MiTAC International Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to printing.
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There will be danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by manufacturer. Dispose of used battery according to manufacturer instructions and in accordance with your local regulations. http://www.tyan.com...
About this Manual This manual provides you with instructions on installing your TYAN GN70-B8236-IL. This Manual is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. This manual consists of the following parts: Chapter1: Provides an introduction to the TYAN GN70-B8236-IL...
Safety and Compliance Information Before installing and using TYAN GN70-B8236-IL, take note of the following 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 provided for ventilation.
You must become familiar with the safety information in this guide before you install, operate, or service TYAN products. Symbols on Equipment Caution. This symbol indicates a potential hazard.
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· Make sure racks are coupled together if it is a multiple-rack installation. · Make sure the rack is level and stable before installing an appliance in the rack. · Make sure the leveling jacks are extended to the floor. http://www.tyan.com...
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If you do not ground the Green/Yellow tab, it can cause an electrical shock due to high leakage currents. · Do not place objects on AC power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no http://www.tyan.com...
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· Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Do not dispose of batteries with the general household waste. To forward them to recycling or proper disposal, use the public collection system or return them to TYAN, your authorized TYAN partner, or their agents. Equipment Modifications ·...
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– Liquid has been spilled on the product or an object has fallen into the product. – The product has been exposed to rain or water. – The product has been dropped or damaged. – The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions. http://www.tyan.com...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Overview............... 15 About the TYAN GN70-B8236-IL ........... 15 Product Models............... 15 Features ................16 Standard Parts List ..............23 1.4.1 Box Contents ..............23 1.4.2 Accessories ..............24 About the Product..............26 1.5.1 System Front View ............26 1.5.2...
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HDD BP Board Specifications ......... 75 3.9.2 HDD BP Board LED Definitions ........76 Appendix I: Cable Connection Tables .......... 79 Appendix II: FRU Parts Table ............81 Appendix III: Fan and Temp Sensors ........... 83 Appendix IV: Technical Support ........... 87 http://www.tyan.com...
GN70-B8236-IL in a version that can support up to eight 3.5” or 2.5” hot-swap hard drives. The GN70-B8236-IL uses TYAN’s latest chassis featuring a robust structure and a solid mechanical enclosure. All of this provides GN70-B8236-IL the power and flexibility to meet the needs of nowadays server application.
Features TYAN GN70B8236-IL (B8236G70W8HR-HE-IL) Form Factor 2U Rackmount Gross Weight 25 kg Chassis Model GN70 System Dimension (D x W 27.56" x 17.72" x 3.43" (700 x 450 x 87mm) x H) Motherboard S8236WGM3NR-HE-IL Board Dimension EEB, 12"x13" (305x330mm) Buttons...
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Mounting Ear (1) mounting ear kit Contains Manual (1) MB User's manual + (1) BB User's manual Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD Power (2) CCBL-0310, US type power cord / (2) CCBL-0300, Cable Cord EU type power cord Optional...
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Mounting Ear (1) mounting ear kit Contains Manual (1) MB User's manual + (1) BB User's manual Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD Power (2) CCBL-0310, US type power cord / (2) CCBL-0300, Cable Cord EU type power cord Optional...
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Mounting Ear (1) mounting ear kit Contains Manual (1) MB User's manual + (1) BB User's manual Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD Power (2) CCBL-0310, US type power cord / (2) CCBL-0300, Cable Cord EU type power cord Optional...
The product should arrive packaged as illustrated below. 1.4.1 Box Contents Component Description 2U chassis, (8) hot swap HDD bays ® TYAN S8236-IL system board (pre-installed) (1+1) ERP1U hot-swap 770W RPSU (Delta) (8) System fan M1601T70-D-PDB Power Distribution Board (pre-installed)
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contact your retailer or browse to ® TYAN ’s website for service: http://www.tyan.com ® The web site also provides information of other TYAN products, as well as FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, etc. ® TYAN Motherboard...
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SGCC Bracket_L SGCC Bracket_R AC Power Cord 125V AC Power Cord 250V (US) (Europe) Barebone Manual Mainboard Manual Addendum for China Use Only http://www.tyan.com...
About the Product The following views show you the product. 1.5.1 System Front View Ears 3.5” HDD bays USB Ports ID Button NMI Button RESET Button NIC1/NIC2/NIC3 ID LED Warning LED BMC LED (reserved) Power On/OFF Button with LED http://www.tyan.com...
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Blinking Green LAN active Green LAN linked NIC2 LAN not linked Blinking Green LAN active NIC3 Green LAN linked LAN not linked Fan fail /Over temperature Warning /Over voltage No failure Blue System identified ID LED System not identified http://www.tyan.com...
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Color: Green No Driver Present or power disconnected OFF OFF Driver Present No Activity OFF Solid ON Access Activity OFF Blinking HDD Fail Solid ON OFF Identify (Locate the HDD) Blinking @1Hz OFF SAS/SATA RAID Rebuilding Blinking @4Hz OFF http://www.tyan.com...
Green Amber 1000Mb linked RJ-45 Green 100Mb linked Linkage(Right) 10Mb mode or No LAN Disabled linked NOTE: “Left” and “Right” are viewed from the rear panel. ID LED State Color Description Blue System identified ID LED System not identified http://www.tyan.com...
1.5.3 Motherboard (S8236-IL) Layout The diagram is representative of the latest board revision available at the time of publishing. The board you receive may not look exactly like the above diagram. http://www.tyan.com...
Power On LED (Green) LED5 Standby LED (Green) LED6 SAS Error LED (Amber) LED7 SAS Heart Beat LED (Green) LED8 BMC Heart Beat LED (Green) Jumper Legend OPEN - Jumper OFF Without jumper cover CLOSED - Jumper ON With jumper cover http://www.tyan.com...
1.5.6 Internal View With Riser Card Brackets 3.5” HDD cage (underneath) SAS/SATA HDD Backplane Board System Fan Unit Power Distribution Board PCI-E Riser Card Bracket Power Supply (underneath) http://www.tyan.com...
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Without Riser Card Brackets 3.5” HDD cage (underneath) SAS/SATA HDD Backplane Board System Fan Unit Power Distribution Board Power Supply (underneath) http://www.tyan.com...
Caution! To avoid damaging the motherboard and associated components, do not use torque force greater than 7kgf/cm (6.09 lb/in) on each mounting screw for motherboard installation. Do not apply power to the board if it has been damaged. http://www.tyan.com...
Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts. CAUTION: Please note that the following illustrations may not look exactly like the rackmount server you purchased. Therefore, the illustrations should be held for your reference only. http://www.tyan.com...
2.1.1 Removing the Chassis Cover Follow these instructions to remove the GN70-B8236-IL chassis cover. Unscrew the rear top cover on the back side. Unscrew the front top cover and pull the latches aside to lift up the top cover. http://www.tyan.com...
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Slide the rear top cover out. http://www.tyan.com...
2.1.2 Removing the Riser Card Brackets Follow these instructions to remove the PCI-E Riser Card Brackets. Loose four thumb screws to release the PCI-E Riser Card Brackets. Lift up the Riser Card Brackets. http://www.tyan.com...
Follow the steps below on installing CPUs and CPU heatsinks. Locate the CPU sockets. Pull the lever slightly away from the socket and then push it to a fully open position. Push the CPU socket cover to a fully open position. http://www.tyan.com...
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Take out the protection cap. Place the CPU into the socket and make sure that the gold arrow is located in the right direction. Close the CPU socket cover and press the lever down to secure the CPU. http://www.tyan.com...
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Position the heatsink on top of the CPU and secure it with 2 screws. Repeat the procedures mentioned earlier to install the second CPU and heatsink. http://www.tyan.com...
Align the memory module with the slot. When inserted properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module. Follow the recommended memory population table to install the other memory modules. http://www.tyan.com...
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Memory Population Option Table The following pictures show common types of DDR3 memory modules. http://www.tyan.com...
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4. Dual-rank DIMMs are recommended over single-rank DIMMs 5. Un-buffered DIMM can offer slightly better performance than registerd DIMM if populating only a single DIMM per channel 6. We don't suggest other memory installation. 7. AMD 6100/6200 series CPU doesn't support Quad-ranks U-DIMM http://www.tyan.com...
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SR and DR 1.25v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration SR and DR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration SR and DR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1600MHz in a dual channel configuration http://www.tyan.com...
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QR 1.25v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration QR 1.35v Memory MAX speed of 1066MHz in a dual channel configuration QR 1.5v Memory MAX speed of 1333MHz in a dual channel configuration http://www.tyan.com...
Warning!!! Always install the hard disk drive to the chassis after the chassis is secured on the rack. Press and hold the locking lever latch to pull the locking lever open. Slide the HDD tray out. http://www.tyan.com...
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Option A: for 2.5” hard drives Place a 2.5” hard drive into the HDD tray and use 4 screws to secure the HDD. Option B: for 3.5” hard drives Unscrew the drive bracket from the HDD tray. http://www.tyan.com...
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Place a 3.5” hard drive into the drive tray and use 6 screws to secure the HDD. Reinsert the HDD tray into the chassis and press the locking lever to secure the tray. http://www.tyan.com...
(2x3p/2x4p) is required for GPU cards. Follow these instructions to install PCI-E cards. Unscrew the PCI-E slots to take out the PCI brackets. Insert the PCI-E cards and securely screw as shown. Repeat the same procedures for the second and third Riser Card Brackets. http://www.tyan.com...
19” rack. NOTE: Before mounting the TYAN GN70-B8236-IL in a rack, ensure that all internal components have been installed and that the unit has been fully tested. However, to make the installation easier, we suggest that you remove all HDD trays before you insert the chassis to the rack.
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Repeat the same procedures for the front end of the rail. Front Push the locking latch to secure the rail to the rack. Repeat the same procedures for the other rail. Left Right http://www.tyan.com...
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There are three holes on each rail which are used to hook and secure the chassis. Align the studs on the chassis with the holes on the rails and make sure the chassis is securely hooked. http://www.tyan.com...
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Push the chassis back into the rack. The installation is now complete. http://www.tyan.com...
2.2.2 Removing the Server from a Rack Follow these instructions to remove the TYAN GN70-B8236-IL from an industry standard 19” rack. Push the ears to pull the chassis forward. Push forward the locking tabs on both rails to unhook the chassis from the rails.
This chapter explains how to replace the pre-installed components, including the S8236-IL Motherboard, M1709G70-FPB Front Panel Board, PCI-E Riser Card, M1245G70-BP6-8 SATA/SAS HDD Board, System Fan and Power Supply Unit etc. Disassembly Flowchart The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure. http://www.tyan.com...
The GN70-B8236-IL has three pre-installed PCI-E×16 riser cards. Follow the instructions below to disassemble the M2201-L16-2F and M2202-F16-2F PCI-E riser cards. Unscrew to take out the PCI-E cards. Unscrew the M2201-L16-2F riser card to replace a new one if necessary. http://www.tyan.com...
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Repeat the same procedures for the second and third Riser Card Brackets. Unscrew the M2202-F16-2F riser card to replace a new one if necessary. http://www.tyan.com...
Before replacing the motherboard or certain components, remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these instructions to remove all cables. Disconnect the power and PSMI cables. Disconnect the Mini SAS, USB, fan control and front panel cables. Disconnect the power cable. http://www.tyan.com...
After removing all of the aforementioned cables, follow the instructions below to remove the motherboard from the chassis. Remove the heatsinks and processors if installed. Remove the nine screws securing the motherboard to the chassis. Carefully lift the motherboard from the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the Power Distribution Board Follow these instructions to replace the M1601T70-D-PDB power distribution board. Disconnect all cables. Unscrew to replace a new power distribution board. http://www.tyan.com...
Follow these instructions to replace the M1709G70-FPB Front Panel Board. Unscrew to release the Front Panel Board Module. Push the Front Panel Board Module forward. Disconnect the Front Panel Control and USB cables. Unscrew the Front Panel Board to replace a new one. http://www.tyan.com...
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Follow the steps described earlier in reverse to reinstall the Front Panel Board. http://www.tyan.com...
Power On/Off LED Color: Green (after power on) ID LED Color: Blue LEDs Warning (IPMI) LED Dual Color: Yellow (Warning) / Green(Normal) RESET button Push buttons ID button Power On/Off button with Power On/Off LED http://www.tyan.com...
*: For more information on the Chassis Locate LED, please visit our Web site for the latest Pilot II Software Configuration Guide. Front Panel Connector (J3) Definition Definition PW_LED+ ID_LED+ PW_LED- ID_LED- HD/LAN3_LED+ SYS_FAULT1- HD/LAN3_LED- SYS_FAULT2- PWR_SW+ LAN1_LED+ PWR_SW- LAN1_LED- RESET+ ICH_SMBDAT RESET- ICH_SMBCLK ID_SW+ INTRU# Temp_sensor LAN2_LED+ EXT_INT LAN2_LED- http://www.tyan.com...
Press the latch in the direction as shown to lift up the fan from cage. Take out the fan unit. Loose the screws on both sides. Push the latch in the direction as the arrow shown to release the fan from the iron holder. http://www.tyan.com...
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Remove the iron holder to replace a new fan. After replacing a new one, put the fan unit back into the cage. http://www.tyan.com...
Replacing the Fan Backplane Board Follow these instructions to replace the Fan Backplane Board in your system. Press the latch in the direction as shown to lift up the fan from cage. Remove all eight fans from the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
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Disconnect all cables attached to the Fan Backplane Board. Use a screw driver to unscrew the Fan Module. Disconnect the power and fan cables. Lift up the Fan Module. http://www.tyan.com...
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Release the 14 screws on the Fan Backplane Board to replace a new one. Follow the steps described in reverse order to reinstall the fan cage. http://www.tyan.com...
(2) 1x4pin R/A Power Connector (8) 2x2pin Fan Connectors Integrated I/O (1) 2 x10pin Barebone Fan Connector (1) 2x2pin Connector for S7015 3.8.2 Fan BP Board LED Definitions FAN Status Green LED Red LED With Fan Without Fan http://www.tyan.com...
Fan Module. Disconnect the power cables attached to the HDD BP Board. Unscrew the HDD BP Board. Remove the HDD BP Board from the hook. Replace a new HDD BP Board and reinstall it into the chassis following the steps in reverse. http://www.tyan.com...
Identify (Locate the HDD) Blinking(4Hz) x SAS/SATA RAID Rebuilding Blinking(1Hz) x NOTE: If the LSI 9280-l6i4e or 9260-l6i storage cards is installed, the LED status will change as below: Identify (Locate the HDD) Blinking(4Hz) SAS/SATA RAID Rebuilding Blinking Blinking http://www.tyan.com...
3.10 Replacing the Power Supply Press and hold the latch to pull the power supply out. After replacing a new power supply, press and hold the latch to push the power supply back into the chassis. http://www.tyan.com...
KGN70 Chassis Kit FRU Parts Item Model Number Part Number Picture Quantity Description Power CPSU-0470 471015200243 DELTA, DPS-770CB,1U Supply CFAN-0330 336252012309 12000RPM,60*60*38MM,4PIN A/C POWER CORD, L=1830MM, Cable CCBL-0300 332810000281 EU TYPE PWR CORD; US, 125V, Cable CCBL-0317 332810000397 18AWGX3C, L:1800MM http://www.tyan.com...
(rpm). Temp Sensor: CPU0 MOS Area, System Inlet and Ambient. They detect the system temperature around. NOTE: The CPU temp is measured on a scale defined by AMD, not in Fahrenheit or Celsius. http://www.tyan.com...
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BIOS Temp Sensor Name Explanation: http://www.tyan.com...
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GPU Card 1 Temp Temperature of GPU Card 1 GPU Card 2 Temp Temperature of GPU Card 2 NOTE: If the DIMM slot is not populated, the temp sensor will read “N/A”. CPU0 DIMM A0 Temperature of CPU0 DIMM A0 Slot http://www.tyan.com...
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Temperature of CPU1 DIMM C1 Slot CPU1 DIMM D0 Temperature of CPU1 DIMM D0 Slot CPU1 DIMM D1 Temperature of CPU1 DIMM D1 Slot PSU1 Temp Temperature of Power Supply #1 (PSU1) PSU2 Temp Temperature of Power Supply #2 (PSU2) http://www.tyan.com...
By offering plenty of options for users, MiTAC serves multiple market segments with the industry’s most competitive services to support them. Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at tech-support@tyan.com Help Resources: 1. See the beep codes section of this manual.
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(RMA) number. The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and the package should be mailed prepaid. TYAN will pay to have the board shipped back to you. TYAN® GN70-B8236-IL Service Engineer’s Manual V1.00 Document No.: D2153-100 http://www.tyan.com...
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