Page 3 - PREFACE; Copyright; Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
PREFACE Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations, and soft-ware, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer-. Copyright 20...
Page 4 - ii; Notice for the USA; Compliance Information State-; Notice for Canada
ii 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 interferen...
Page 5 - iii; About this Manual; The following conventions are used in the manual:; Calls attention to important information.
iii 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 B2881 bare-bones, packing list, describes the external components, gives a table of key compo-nents, a...
Page 6 - iv; SAFETY INFORMATION
iv 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. – On...
Page 8 - Technical Support
vi 3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3.5 Replacing the LED Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463.6 Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 3.6.1 M1012 Adapter Board Features. . . . . ...
Page 9 - Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport; The Transport; bility to meet the needs of nearly any server application.
Chapter 1: Overview 1 Chapter 1: Overview 1.1 About the Transport GT24 B2881 Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport TM GT24 (B2881), a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Transport GT24 (B2881) offers the latest in dual processor server systems, providing a rich feat...
Page 10 - Product Models; Model; Yes
2 Chapter 1: Overview 1.2 Product Models B2881G24S4HB2881G24U4H B2881G24S4-LC Model HDD Bays Hot-Swap Support HDD Backplane B2881G24U4H Removable, 4 HDDs Yes 4-port Ultra SCSI B2881G24S4H Removable, 4 HDDs Yes 4-port SATA B2881G24S4-LC Internal (Fixed), 4 HDDs No None .
Page 11 - Features
Chapter 1: Overview 3 1.3 Features Enclosure • Industry 19” rack-mountable 1U chassis storage bay– (4) 3.5” HDD bays– (1) slim line CD-ROM bay– (1) slim line FDD bay • Dimension: D 25.4 x W 17.17 x H 1.71 inch (645x436x43.6mm) Processors • Supports one or two AMD Opter- on TM 200 series processors C...
Page 13 - Unpacking; FDD Kit
Chapter 1: Overview 5 1.4 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. 1 x Tyan drive...
Page 14 - Rail Kit
6 Chapter 1: Overview Mainboard Manual Barebone Manual Heatsink x 2 Rail Kit Mounting Bracket x 4 Sliding BracketsFront L-Bracket x 2Rear L-Bracket x 2 Screws Kit Front Rear Sliding Rails x 2
Page 15 - CD-ROM Accessory Kit
Chapter 1: Overview 7 CD-ROM Accessory Kit (for B2881G24S4-LC only) CD-ROM Cable CD-ROM Bracket CD-ROM Backplane & Screws Power Cable
Page 16 - About the Product
8 Chapter 1: Overview 1.5 About the Product This section contains the hardware diagrams and a block dia-gram of the GT24 system. 1.5.1 System Front View B2881G24S4-LC *Reserved: Reserved LED for future upgrade B2881G24IU4H/B2881G24S4H CD-ROM Drive(Option) Hard Drive Bay x 4 HDD activity LED Power sw...
Page 17 - Front Panel
Chapter 1: Overview 9 1.5.2 System Rear View 1.5.3 LED Definition Front Panel LED Color State Description Power Green OFF ON OFF Power ON Power OFF HDD Activity Amber OFF Blinking OFF HDD access activity No disk activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green Green OFF ON Blinking OFF LAN connected LAN access act...
Page 18 - NOTE: “Right” or “Left” is viewed from the rear.
10 Chapter 1: Overview Rear I/O LED NOTE: “Right” or “Left” is viewed from the rear. LED Color State Description RJ45 NIC1 Linkage(Left Side) Green Green OFF ON Blinking OFF LAN linked LAN accessing No LAN linked RJ45 NIC1 Mode(Right Side) Amber Green OFF ON ON OFF Gigabit mode 100M mode 10M mode RJ...
Page 25 - Chapter 2: Setting Up; A grounding strap or an anti-static pad
Chapter 2: Setting Up 17 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...
Page 26 - All connectors are keyed to only attach one way.
18 Chapter 2: Setting Up 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 y...
Page 27 - Rack Mounting; Rack mounting kit; : Before mounting the Transport GT24 in a rack, ensure; Screws List
Chapter 2: Setting Up 19 2.1 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 x 2Screws Kit x 1Mounting Brackets x 4 2...
Page 28 - Screw the mounting ear to each side of Transport GT24; Installing Outer Rails to the Rack; Measure the distance between inner side of the front and
20 Chapter 2: Setting Up 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. 2. Draw out the inner rails from rail assembly. Install inner rails to left and right sides of chassis using 2 M4-5L(D) screws...
Page 30 - Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket.
22 Chapter 2: Setting Up 6. Reserve the distance same as in Step 2 on rear bracket. Secure the rear bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(C) screws. 7. Secure the outer rail to the rack using 2 brackets and 4 M4-8L(E) screws for each side (A). Secure the mounting brackets from inside, not outside, of t...
Page 31 - Draw out the middle rail to the latch position.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 23 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). A B
Page 32 - Secure the mounting ears of chassis to the rack with 2; NOTE; : To avoid injury, it is strongly recommended that two
24 Chapter 2: Setting Up 11. Secure the mounting ears of chassis to the rack with 2 M4-15L(F) 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.
Page 33 - Installing Motherboard Components; sis cover in the direction of arrow.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 25 2.2 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 scr...
Page 34 - After removing the pre-installed air duct, locate the CPU
26 Chapter 2: Setting Up 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. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket. 3. Place the CPU in the CPU socke...
Page 35 - Press the CPU socket lever down in the direction shown
Chapter 2: Setting Up 27 4. Press the CPU socket lever down in the direction shown to secure the CPU. 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 the heatsink with two screws.
Page 36 - Locate the memory slots on the motherboard.
28 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. Align the ...
Page 37 - Insert the memory module into the slot as shown.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 29 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-X Card There are two PCI-X slots on the rear panel of GT24. Refer to the proc...
Page 38 - Insert the PCI-X card as shown.
30 Chapter 2: Setting Up 2. Move the bracket to left as shown. 3. Insert the PCI-X card as shown. 4. Push the tab of PCI-X slot in the direction as shown to fix PCI-X card.
Page 39 - Remove the screw to release the hard drive tray.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 31 2.3 Installing the Hard Drive for B2881G24S4-LC Follow these instructions to install a SATA hard drive for model B2881G24S4-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...
Page 40 - Insert the hard drive tray into the bay.
32 Chapter 2: Setting Up 4. Insert the hard drive tray into the bay. 5. Secure the HDD using a screw. 6. Connect the data and power cables.
Page 41 - Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (
Chapter 2: Setting Up 33 2.4 Installing the Hard Drive for B2881G24S4H/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 B2881G24U4H/B2881G24S4H. 1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction o...
Page 42 - Pressing the locking lever to secure the hard drive tray.
34 Chapter 2: Setting Up 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. B A
Page 43 - Locate the two FDD rails and screws from the FDD kit.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 35 2.5 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. 2. Connect the FDD backplane to FDD using 2 screws. 3. Connect the FFC cable to FDD. 4. Using a screw driver to pull open the door of ...
Page 44 - Locate the FDD cable from FDD kit. Connect the wrinkle
36 Chapter 2: Setting Up 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. 7. Connect the othe...
Page 45 - Follow these instructions to install the slim CD-ROM.
Chapter 2: Setting Up 37 2.6 Installing the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM (for B2881G24S4-LC only) Follow these instructions to install the slim CD-ROM. 1. Use a screw driver to pull open the door of CD-ROM drive bay. 2. Before connecting the CD-ROM backplane to CD_ROM drive, first connect the two white buffers...
Page 46 - Insert the CD-ROM drive into the chassis
38 Chapter 2: Setting Up 3. Insert the CD-ROM drive into the chassis 4. Connect the CD-ROM power and data cables. Power Cable Data Cable
Page 47 - Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components; Components; Introduction
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 39 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 3.1 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 install...
Page 49 - Disassembly Flowchart; The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure.
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 41 3.2 Disassembly Flowchart The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure. Rear Components Chassis rear cover Air duct Mainboard DIMMs CPU/heatsink assembly PCI card Mainboard Power supply Front Components FAN PCBs M1012Adapter Board Contro...
Page 50 - Removing the Cover; Release the screw and then slide the cover in the direc-
42 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 3.3 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. Lift t...
Page 51 - Replacing Motherboard Components; Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables; Disconnect ATX power cables; Main Power EPS 12V Power
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 43 3.4 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...
Page 52 - Disconnect all fan power cables.
44 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 4. Disconnect all fan power cables.
Page 53 - Remove the eleven screws securing the motherboard to
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 45 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.
Page 54 - Replacing the LED Control Board; Follow these instructions to remove the LED control board.
46 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 3.5 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. Unplug the fron...
Page 55 - Unplug the USB cable from the connector.
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 47 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...
Page 56 - Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board; Remove all the cables connected to the adapter board,
48 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 3.6 Replacing the M1012 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 49 for the location.
Page 59 - FAN Signal Related Connector Pin Definition
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 51 J3 LAN/ID LED Connector 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 & PWM Connector J7 Fan TACH & PWM Connector J8 PW...
Page 64 - System Fan Speed Control Signal
56 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components System Fan Speed Control Signal System Fan Monitoring Signal M1012 Adapter Board Connect to Motherboard J8 PWM Connector Æ FAN6 Connector Barebone System Fan Connect to Motherboard Fan Fan 1 (Fan J13) Æ Fan 8 Fan 2 (Fan J13) Æ Fan 9 Fan 3 (Fan J14) Æ ...
Page 65 - Replacing the SATA or SCSI Backplane; The procedures for replacing SATA or SCSI back-
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 57 3.7 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. Rem...
Page 66 - Remove the ten screws that secure the bracket to the
58 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 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.
Page 67 - HDD Active LED
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 59 3.7.1 S-ATA Backplane (M1204) Features U4, SATA 4 Connector U3, SATA 3 Connector U2, SATA 2 Connector U1, SATA 1 Connector HDD Active LED HDD Power LED
Page 68 - PW1 Power Connector
60 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components PW1 Power Connector J4, SATA 4 Connector J3, SATA 3 Connector J2, SATA 2 Connector J1, SATA 1 Connector J4, HDD Access LED Connector 1 JP1, HDD Access LED Connector 2 PW2 Power Connector
Page 69 - J4: HDD Access LED Connector; : This is a normal HDD access LED connector. It just; : This is a HDD access LED connector with reverse
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 61 M1204 HDD Access LED Connector Pin Definition J4: HDD Access LED Connector NOTE : This is a normal HDD access LED connector. It just passes through the LED signal from SATA controller. JP1: HDD Access LED Connector NOTE : This is a HDD access LED conn...
Page 72 - SW1 & SW2 HDD Start-Mode Selection Switch
64 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components M1205 HDD Start-Mode & ID Selection Switch SW1 & SW2 HDD Start-Mode Selection Switch Case SW1(DLYD_START) SW2(RMT_START) Motor Spin Func-tion 1 OFF OFF Motor spins up at D.C. power on. 2* ON OFF Motor spins up at D.C. power on after a delay in...
Page 73 - SW3 & SW4 HDD ID Selection Switch
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 65 SW3 & SW4 HDD ID Selection Switch Case SW3 SW4 ID Sequence(left to right in front view) 1 OFF OFF SCSI ID# 0, 1, 2, 3 2* ON OFF SCSI ID#4, 5, 6, 7(Please notice that, in this case, HDD SCSI ID#7 will conflict with SCSI controller ID) 3 OFF ON SCSI...
Page 74 - Replacing the Power Supply; Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to
66 Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components 3.8 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
Page 75 - Appendix I: BIOS Differences; B2881 Advanced/Hardware Health Information
67 Appendix I: BIOS Differences The BIOS of B2881 is similar to the BIOS of S2881. There is only one menu different. You may refer to the attached moth-erboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The dif-ferences between B2881 and S2881 is on the “Advanced/Hardware Health Information” menu. Se...
Page 76 - Table of Differences
68 Table of Differences S2881 B2881 FAN1 Speed, FAN2 SpeedFAN3 Speed, FAN4 SpeedFAN5 Speed, FAN6 SpeedFAN7 Speed, FAN8 SpeedFAN9 Speed FAN1 Speed, FAN2 SpeedFAN3 Speed, FAN4 SpeedFAN5 Speed
Page 77 - Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables; SATA Cable; Table 2: System Fan to M1012 Adapter Board
69 Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables SATA Cable FAN Cable Table 1: B2881G24S4-LC Model HDD Drive Connect to Motherboard HDD1 Æ SATA0 HDD2 Æ SATA1 HDD3 Æ SATA2 HDD4 Æ SATA3 Table 2: System Fan to M1012 Adapter Board System Fan Connect to M1012 Fan 1 Æ J6 Fan Connector Fan 2 Æ J10 Fan Connector Fan...
Page 78 - Table 6: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard
70 Power Supply Cable The Other Cable Table 6: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard Table 7: M1003 Front Panel Control Board Related Cable Table 8: Chassis Intrusion Cable Table 4: Power Supply to Motherboard Power Supply Connect to Motherboard P1 24-pin power cable Æ J41 24-pin connector P2 8-pin pow...
Page 79 - Table 9: FDD Related Cable; Motherboard FDD connector
71 Table 9: FDD Related Cable (Option) Table 10: CD-ROM Related Cable (Option) Motherboard FDD connector Æ FDD Backplane Power Supply P5 Æ FDD Backplane Motherboard IDES connector Æ CD-ROM Backplane M1012 J19 power connector Æ CD-ROM Backplane
Page 80 - Please feel free to contact us directly for this service at
72 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system, you should first turn to your dealer for direct support. Your system has most likely been configured or designed by them and they should have the best idea of what hardware and software your system contains. Hence, they should be of the most...
Page 81 - : A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date
73 3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.4. Check the TYAN user group: alt.comp.periphs.main-board.TYAN Returning Merchandise for Service During the warranty period, contact your distributor or system vendor FIRST for any product problems. This warranty only covers normal customer use ...