TYAN TA70-B8237 Quick start guide

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TA70-B8237
Service Engineer’s Manual

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PREFACE
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations, and software, 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 manufacturer.
Copyright 2013 MiTAC International Corporation. All rights reserved. TYAN®is
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.
MiTAC assumes no liability whatsoever, and disclaims any express or implied
warranty, relating to sale and/or use of TYAN®products including liability or
warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. MiTAC
retains the right to make changes to produce descriptions and/or specifications
at any time, without notice. In no event will MiTAC 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.
Trademark Recognition
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this manual are property of their respective owners including, but not limited to
the following.
TYAN®is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation.
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Technologies.
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Winbond®is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.

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FCC Declaration
Notice for the USA
Compliance Information Statement (Declaration of
Conformity Procedure) DoC FCC Part 15: This
device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
This device must not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice for Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet
appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)
This product is in conformity with the Council
Directive 2004/108/EC.
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture,
mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire. 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.

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About this Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on installing your TYAN
TA70-B8237. This Manual is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.
This manual consists of the following parts:
Chapter 1: Provides an introduction to the TYAN TA70-B8237
barebones, standard parts list, describes the external
components, and gives a table of key components
Chapter 2: Covers procedures on installing the processor, memory
modules and hard drives.
Chapter 3:
Chapter 4
Chapter 5:
Chapter 6:
Covers the removal and replacement procedures for
pre-installed components.
This chapter includes the description of the jumpers and
connectors on the motherboard and provides the block
diagram of the system.
This chapter tells how to change system settings through
the BIOS setup menu. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
This chapter introduces some BIOS codes and technical
terms to provide better service for the customers.
Appendix: List the cable connection and FRU part tables for reference
of system setup, and technical support in case a problem
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Safety and Compliance Information
Before installing and using TYAN TA70-B8237, 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.
·Only use the power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure,
contact the power company.
·The unit uses a three-wire ground cable, which is equipped with a third pin to
ground the unit and prevent electric shock. Do not defeat the purpose of this
pin. If your outlet does not support this kind of plug, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet.
·Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will
not be in the way of foot traffic.
·Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
·Do not push objects in the ventilation slots as they may touch high voltage
components and result in shock and damage to the components.
·When replacing parts, ensure that you use parts specified by the
manufacturer.
·When service or repairs have been done, perform routine safety checks to
verify that the system is operating correctly.
·Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating
device.
·Cover the unit when not in use.

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Safety Information
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions provided
with your equipment. In the event of a conflict between the instructions in
this guide and the instructions in equipment documentation, follow the
guidelines in the equipment documentation.
Observe all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. To
reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire and damage to the
equipment, observe all precautions included in this guide.
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. The potential for injury exists if cautions
are not observed. Consult equipment
documentation for specific details.
Warning. This symbol indicates the presence
of hazardous energy circuits or electric shock
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
Warning. This symbol indicates the presence of a
hot surface or hot component. If this surface is
contacted, the potential for injury exists.
To reduce risk of injury from a hot component,
allow the surface to cool before touching.
General Precautions
· Follow all caution and warning instructions marked on the equipment and
explained in the accompanying equipment documentation.

Machine Room Environment
· This device is for use only in a machine room or IT room.
· Make sure that the area in which you install the system is properly
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· Ensure that the voltage and frequency of your power source match the
voltage and frequency inscribed on the electrical rating label of the
equipment.
·Do not install the system in or near a plenum, air duct, radiator, or heat
register.
·Never use the product in a wet location.
Equipment Chassis
· Do not block or cover the openings to the system.
·Never push objects of any kind through openings in the equipment.
Dangerous voltages might be present.
·Conductive foreign objects can produce a short circuit and cause fire,
electric shock, or damage to your equipment.
·Lift equipment using both hands and with your knees bent.
Equipment Racks
To avoid injury or damage to the equipment:
·Observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines
for manual materials handling.
·Do not attempt to move a rack by yourself; a minimum of two people are
needed to move a rack.
·Do not attempt to move a fully loaded rack. Remove equipment from the
rack before moving it.
·Do not attempt to move a rack on an incline that is greater than 10 degrees
from the horizontal.
·Make sure the rack is properly secured to the floor or ceiling.
·Make sure the stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack
installation.
·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.
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·Make sure the full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
·Always load the rack from the bottom up. Load the heaviest component in
the rack first.
·Make sure the rack is level and stable before pulling a component out of the
rack.
·Make sure only one component is extended at a time. A rack might become
unstable if more than one component is extended.
To avoid damage to the equipment:
· The rack width and depth must allow for proper serviceability and cable
management.
· Ensure that there is adequate airflow in the rack. Improper installation or
restricted airflow can damage the equipment.
·The rack cannot have solid or restricted airflow doors. You must use a
mesh door on the front and back of the rack or remove the doors to ensure
adequate air flow to the system.
·If you install the Model in a rack, do not place equipment on top of the unit.
It will cause restricted airflow and might cause damage to the equipment.
·Make sure the product is properly matted with the rails. Products that are
improperly matted with the rails might be unstable.
·Verify that the AC power supply branch circuit that provides power to the
rack is not overloaded. This will reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or
damage to the equipment. The total rack load should not exceed 80 percent
of the branch circuit rating. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction
over your facility wiring and installation requirements.
Equipment Power Cords
· Use only the power cords and power supply units provided with your
system. The system might have one or more power cords.
·Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
·In all European electrical environments, you must ground the Green/Yellow
tab on the power cord. If you do not ground the Green/Yellow tab, it can
cause an electrical shock due to high leakage currents.
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one might accidentally step on or trip over them.
·Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet,
grasp the cord by the plug.
·To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all power cords before
servicing the appliance.
Equipment Batteries
· The system battery contains lithium manganese dioxide. If the battery pack
is not handled properly, there is risk of fire and burns.
·Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of
the battery in fire or water.
·Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).
·The system battery is not replaceable. If the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type, there is danger of explosion. Replace the battery only with a
spare designated for your product.
·Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
·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
· Do not make mechanical modifications to the system. TYAN is not
responsible for the regulatory compliance of TYAN equipment that has been
modified.
Equipment Repairs and Servicing
· The installation of internal options and routine maintenance and service of
this product should be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about
the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated with equipment
containing hazardous energy levels.
·Do not exceed the level of repair specified in the procedures in the product
documentation. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.
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components.
·Remove all watches, rings, or loose jewelry when working before removing
covers and touching internal components.
·Do not use conductive tools that could bridge live parts.
·Use gloves when you remove or replace system components; they can
become hot to the touch.
·If the product sustains damage requiring service, disconnect the product
from the AC electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service
provider. Examples of damage requiring service include:
– The power cord, extension cord, or plug has been damaged.
– 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.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview....................................................................... 17
1.1 About the TYAN TA70-B8237 ................................................ 17
1.2 Product Models....................................................................... 17
1.3 Features.................................................................................. 18
1.4 Standard Parts List.................................................................20
1.4.1 Box Contents................................................................... 20
1.4.2 Accessories ..................................................................... 22
1.5 About the Product...................................................................23
1.5.1 System Front View .......................................................... 23
1.5.2 System Rear View........................................................... 24
1.5.3 LED Definitions................................................................ 25
1.5.4 System Top View............................................................. 28
Chapter 2: Setting Up..................................................................... 29
2.1 Before you Begin....................................................................29
2.1.1 Work Area........................................................................29
2.1.2 Tools................................................................................29
2.1.3 Precautions......................................................................30
2.2 Removing and Installing the Chassis Cover...........................31
2.3 Installing Motherboard Components ...................................... 33
2.3.1 Installing the CPU and Heatsink...................................... 33
2.3.2 Installing the Expansion Cards........................................36
2.3.3 Installing the Memory ......................................................40
2.3.4 Installing IMC Card..........................................................45
2.3.5 Installing Mezz Card........................................................47
2.3.6 Installing Hard Drives ......................................................49
2.4 Rack Mounting........................................................................ 54
2.4.1 Installing the Server in a Rack.........................................54
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components ........................ 59
3.1 Disassembly Flowchart........................................................... 59
3.2 Replacing the System Fan .....................................................60
3.3 Replacing the Fan Board........................................................61
3.3.1 Fan Board Features......................................................... 62
3.3.2 Pin Definitions.................................................................. 62
3.4 Replacing the Front Panel Board........................................... 64
3.4.1 Front Panel Board Features............................................66
3.4.2 Pin Definitions.................................................................. 67
3.5 Replacing the USB Board.......................................................68
3.5.1 USB Board Features .......................................................70
3.5.2 Pin Definitions.................................................................. 70

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3.6 Replacing the HDD Backplane Board....................................71
3.6.1 HDD BP Board Features................................................. 73
3.6.2 Connector Pin Definitions................................................74
3.7 Replacing the Power Supply Unit........................................... 75
3.8 Replacing the Motherboard.................................................... 76
Chapter 4: Mainboard Information................................................ 79
4.1 Board Image (S8237).............................................................80
4.1.1 Pin Definitions.................................................................. 81
4.2 System Block Diagram (S8237) ............................................. 95
4.3 Mainboard Mechanical Drawing.............................................96
4.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors..................................97
4.4.1 Jumpers & Connectors.................................................... 98
4.5 Thermal Interface Material....................................................100
4.6 Tips on Installing the Motherboard in the Chassis............... 101
Chapter 5: BIOS............................................................................ 103
5.1 About the BIOS..................................................................... 103
5.1.1 Setup Basics..................................................................103
5.1.2 Getting Help...................................................................104
5.1.3 In Case of Problems......................................................104
5.1.4 Setup Variations............................................................104
5.2 Main Menu............................................................................105
5.3 Advanced Menu....................................................................106
5.3.1 PCI Subsystem Settings................................................ 108
5.3.2 WHEA Configuration .....................................................109
5.3.3 ACPI Settings................................................................ 110
5.3.4 CPU Configuration.........................................................111
5.3.5 Runtime Error Logging ..................................................113
5.3.6 IPMI H/W Monitor..........................................................114
5.3.7 IDE Configuration..........................................................115
5.3.8 USB Configuration.........................................................117
5.3.9 WatchDOG Timer Configuration ...................................119
5.3.10 Super IO Configuration.................................................. 120
5.3.11 Serial Port Console Redirection....................................121
5.4 Chipset Menu ....................................................................... 122
5.4.1 North Bridge ..................................................................123
5.4.2 South Bridge.................................................................. 124
5.4.3 OnBoard Device Configuration......................................126
5.5 Boot ......................................................................................127
5.6 Security................................................................................. 129
5.7 Server Management............................................................. 130
5.8 Save & Exit...........................................................................132

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Chapter 6: Diagnostics ................................................................ 135
6.1 Flash Utility...........................................................................135
6.2 AMIBIOS Post Code (Aptio)................................................. 136
Appendix I: Cable Connection Tables ........................................ 145
Appendix II: Temp Sensors ......................................................... 147
Appendix III: FRU Parts Table ..................................................... 149
Appendix IV: Technical Support ................................................. 151

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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 About the TYAN TA70-B8237
Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN®TA70-B8237, a highly optimized
rack-mountable barebone system. The TA70-B8237 is designed to support dual
AMD®G34 6100/6200/6300 Series processors and up to 768GB memory with
32GB RDIMMs 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 memory, providing a rich feature set and
incredible performance. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD®, the
TA70-B8237 server system is capable of offering scalable 32 and 64-bit computing,
high bandwidth memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E bus implementation. The
TA70-B8237 not only empowers your company in nowadays IT demand but also
offers a smooth path for future application usage.
TYAN®also offers the TA70-B8237 in a version that can support up to (24) 2.5”
hot-swap hard drives and two 2.5” internal hard drives. The TA70-B8237 uses
TYAN’s latest chassis featuring a robust structure and a solid mechanical enclosure.
All of this provides TA70-B8237 the power and flexibility to meet the needs of
nowadays server application.
1.2 Product Models
Model HDD Bays Power Supply
TA70-B8237 2.5" Hot-Swap HDD bays,
24 HDDs
Internal, 2 HDDs
(1+1) 750 Watts
(80+ Gold)

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1.3 Features
TYAN TA70B8237 (B8237T70V24HR)
Form Factor 2U Rackmount
Gross Weight 31 kg
Chassis Model TA70
Dimension (D x W x
H) 27.56" x 17.17" x 3.43" (700 x 436 x 87mm)
System
Motherboard S8237PN
Buttons (1) PWR / (1) RST / (1) ID
LEDs (1) PWR / (1) ID / (1) Warning
Front Panel
I/O Ports (2) USB ports
Type / Q'ty 2.5" Hot-Swap / (24) *Need a discrete HBA/RAID adapter
to enable
External Drive
Bay HDD backplane
support SAS / SATA 6.0Gb/s
Type / Q'ty 2.5" fixed / (2)
Internal Drive
Bay Supported HDD
Interface SATA-II 3.0Gb/s
System Cooling
Configuration FAN (3) 6056 fans + (2) 6038 fans
Type ERP1U
Efficiency 80 plus gold
Redundancy 1+1
Input Range AC100V ~ AC240V/ 9.5A~5A
Power Supply
Output Watts 750 Watts
Supported CPU
Series
AMD 45nm 8-Core/12-Core Opteron 6100 Series
Processors (Magny-Cours) / AMD 32nm
8-Core/12-Core/16-Core Opteron 6200 Series Processors
(Interlagos) / AMD 32nm 8-Core/12-Core/16-Core
Opteron 6300 Series Processors (Abu Dhabi)
Socket Type / Q'ty G34 / (2)
Average CPU
Power (ACP)
wattage
Up to 140W / *No fan redundancy when 140W CPUs are
deployed
Processor
System Bus Up to 6.4 GT/s Hyper-Transport link support
Chipset Chipset AMD SR5670 + SP5100
Supported DIMM
Qty (12)+(12) DIMM slots
DIMM Type / Speed RDIMM 1866/1600/1333/1066/800
Capacity Up to 768GB RDIMMs
Memory
Memory channel 4 Channels per CPU
PCI-E (2) PCI-E Gen.2 x16 slots (w/ x8 link)Expansion
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Riser Card
Note: (1) Mezzanine slot (w/ x8 link) for selective network I/O
adapters
Port Q'ty (1)
LAN Controller Broadcom BCM5725
Connector (24) SAS
Speed 6.0 Gb/s
SAS
RAID From discrete HBA/RAID adatper
Connector (2) SATA
Controller AMD SP5100
Speed 3.0 Gb/s
Storage
SATA
RAID RAID 0/1/10
USB (4) ports (2 at front, 2 at rear)
I/O Ports RJ-45 (1) port
Chipset NCT6681D
Temperature Monitors temperature for CPU
LED Over temperature warning indicator / Fan & PSU fail LED
indicator
System
Monitoring
Others Watchdog timer support
Server
Management Onboard Chipset Onboard Broadcom BCM 5725
Brand / ROM size 4MB
BIOS Feature User-configurable H/W monitoring / PXE boot support /
SMBIOS 2.5/PnP/Wake on LAN / ACPI 3.0/ACPI sleeping
states S1,S4,S5
Operating
System OS supported list Please refer to our AMD OS supported list.
FCC (DoC) Class A
Regulation CE (DoC) Yes
Operating Temp. 10° C ~ 35° C (50° F~ 95° F)
Non-operating
Temp. - 40° C ~ 70° C (-40° F ~ 158° F)
Operating
Environment
In/Non-operating
Humidity 90%, non-condensing at 35° C
RoHS RoHS 6/6
Compliant Yes
Barebone (1) TA70B8237 Barebone
Heatsink / Cooler (2) FRU-TH-0070, CPU PASSIVE-HEATSINK
Rail kit (1) sliding rail kit
Manual (1) Quick Installation Guide
Installation CD (1) TYAN installation CD
Package
Contains
Cable Power Cord (2) CCBL-0300, EU type power cord / (2) CCBL-0317, US
type power cords

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1.4 Standard Parts List
This section describes TA70-B8237 package contents and accessories. Open the
box carefully and ensure that all components are present and undamaged. The
product should arrive packaged as illustrated below.
1.4.1 Box Contents
Component Description
(1) 2U Barebone
(24) 2.5” Hot-Swap HDD bays
TYAN®S8237 System Board
(pre-installed)
(1+1) 750W Power Supply Unit
(1) M1701T70-FPB Front Panel Board
(pre-installed)
(3) 6056 System Fans