TYAN Transport GT26-B4987 User manual

Transport GT26
B4987
Service Engineer’s Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 About the Transport GT26 B4987…………………….……...…….… 1
1.2 Product Models…………………..……………………….………....... 2
1.3 Features……………………………………………………………….. 3
1.4 Unpacking………………………………….……..………................... 5
1.4.1 Box Contents……………………...…………………………………… 5
1.4.2 Accessories…………………………………………………………….. 7
1.5 About the Product……….………………………..……....................... 9
1.5.1 System Front View…………………………..………………………… 9
1.5.2 System Rear View…………………………………............................... 9
1.5.3 Internal View…………………………………………………………... 12
1.5.4 Motherboard Layout…………………………........................................ 13
1.5.5 Jumpers & Connectors……………………………………..................... 14
1.5.6 System Block Diagram…….................................................................... 19
Chapter 2: Setting Up
2.0.1 Before You Begin………..…………………………................... 20
2.0.2 Work Area…………………………………………………….... 20
2.0.3 Tools …………….……………………....................................... 20
2.0.4 Precautions …………………………………………………...... 21
2.1 Rack Mounting………………….......................................................... 22
2.1.1 Installing the Server in a Rack………………......................................... 22
2.2 Installing Motherboard Components...………………..………............ 28
2.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover…………………………………............... 28
2.2.2 Installing the CPU and Heatsink……………………………………….. 29
2.2.3 Installing the Memory……………..…………………………………… 32
2.2.4 Installing the PCI Card……………….................................................... 35
2.2.5 Installing the HTX Card……………………………………….............. 39
2.3 Installing the Hard Drive……….….…………………………………. 41
Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed Components
3.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………… 43
3.1.1 Work Area……………………………………………………............... 43
3.1.2 Tools…………………………………………….………....................... 43
3.1.3 Precautions……………………………………………………............... 44
3.2 Disassembly Flowchart…………………………..…………………… 45
3.3 Removing the Cover……………………………..…….……………... 46
3.4 Replacing Motherboard Components……………..………………….. 47
3.4.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables…………………...................... 47
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard……………………………………………. 49
3.5 Replacing the Slim ODD……..…………………................................. 50
3.6 Replacing the LED Control Board..…………………………………... 52
3.6.1 M1003 LED Control Board Features………………………….............. 54

3.6.2 M1003 LED Control Board Connector Pin Definition………………… 55
3.7 Replacing the M1221 HDD and FAN backplane………..……............ 57
3.7.1 M1221 HDD and FAN backplane Features for B4987……................... 57
3.7.2 System Fan Layout…………………………………………….............. 58
3.7.3 M1221 HDD and FAN backplane Connector Pin Definition..………… 59
3.8 Replacing the Power Supply……..…………........................................ 61
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 About the BIOS…………………………………………………...….. 62
4.2 BIOS Menu Bar…………………………………………………...….. 62
4.3 Setup Basics…..…………………………………………………...….. 63
4.4 Getting Help…..…………………………………..……………….….. 63
4.5 In Case of Problems……………………………………………...…… 63
4.6 BIOS Main Menu…………………………………………………….. 64
4.7 BIOS Advanced Menu……………………………………………..…. 65
4.7.1 CPU Configuration…….………………………………………………. 66
4.7.2 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………………. 68
4.7.3 Super I/O Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………… 72
4.7.4 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………………... 73
4.7.5 APM Configuration……………………………………………………. 76
4.7.6 Event Log Configuration Sub-Menu…………………………………... 78
4.7.7 Hardware Health Configuration Sub-Menu……………………………. 79
4.7.8 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu……………………………... 82
4.7.9 USB Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………………… 83
4.8 PCI PnP Menu………………………………………………………... 85
4.9 Boot Menu……………………………………………………………. 87
4.9.1 Boot Settings Configuration Sub-Menu……………….………………. 87
4.9.2 Boot Device Priority………………..………………………….............. 89
4.9.3 Hard Disk Drives……………...……………………………….............. 90
4.9.4 Removable Drives…………..…………………………………………. 91
4.9.5 Network Drives..……………………………………………………….. 91
4.10 Security Menu……………………………………………………….. 92
4.11 Chipset Menu………………………………………………………... 93
4.11.1 Northbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 94
4.11.2 Southbridge Configuration Sub-Menu………………………………… 101
4.11.3 Hyper Transport MCP55 Configuration Sub-Menu…………………… 102
4.12 Exit Menu…………………………………………………………… 103
Appendix I: Installing M3295
Appendix II: Cable Connection Table
Appendix III: LSI Logic Config Utility
Appendix IV: Installing InfiniBand Driver

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 2007
Version 1.00
Disclaimer
Information contained in this document is furnished by TYAN Computer
Corporation and has been reviewed for accuracy and reliability prior to
printing. TYAN 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. 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.
Trademark Recognition
All registered and unregistered trademarks and company names
contained in this manual are property of their respective owners
including, but not limited to the following.
TYAN and Transport GT26 B4987 are trademarks of TYAN Computer
Corporation.
AMD, Opteron, Athlon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
AMD Corporation.
Phoenix, PhoenixBIOS, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
Phoenix Technologies.
Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM, PC, AT, PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation.
InfiniBand is a trademark of Mellanox Technologies.
Winbond is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation.
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a trademark of Adobe Corporation.
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Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
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
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference;
2) This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of
the receiver.
Consult the dealer on an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice for Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio interference
as specified in the Canadian Department of Communications Radio
Interference Regulations. (Cet appareil est conforme aux norms de
Classe B d’interference radio tel que specifie par le Ministere
Canadien des Communications dans les reglements d’ineteference
radio.)
Notice for Europe (CE Mark)
This product is in conformity with the Council
Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC).
CAUTION: Lithium battery included with this board. Do not puncture,
mutilate, or dispose of battery in fire. 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
Transport™GT26-B4987. 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 GT26 B4987
barebones, packing list, describes the
external components, gives a table of key
components, and provides block diagrams of
the system.
Chapter2: Covers procedures on installing the CPU,
memory modules, PCI-E/PCI-X card，HTX
card and hard drives.
Chapter3: Covers removal and replacement
procedures for pre-installed components.
Chapter4: Covers the contents of system BIOS.
Appendix I: Covers procedures on installing the SMDC
card (M3295) card into the SO-DIMM socket.
Appendix II: Listing the cable connection tables for
reference of system setup.
Appendix III: Provides brief description on how to
configure and use the components of LSI
Logic IR software product with LSI Logic
SAS controller.
Appendix IV: Provides brief description on how to install
InfiniBand Driver.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before installing and using the Transport™GT26-B4987, 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 you 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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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 About the Transport™ GT26 B4987
Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport™
GT26 B4987, a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone
system. The Transport™ GT26 B4987 is designed to support
quad AMD® Opteron 8000 series 1207-pin processors and
up to 32DIMMs, providing a rich feature set and incredible
performance. Leveraging advanced technology from AMD,
the Transport™ GT26 B4987 server system is capable of
offering scalable 32 and 64-bit computing, high-bandwidth
memory design, and lightning-fast PCI-E, PCI-X bus or HTX
slot implementation. The Transport™ GT26 B4987 not only
empowers your company in today’s demanding IT
environment but also offers a smooth path for future
application usage.
TYAN is also proud to deliver the Transport™GT26 B4987 in
SATAII/SAS flavor while supporting up to three (3) hot-swap
hard drives and one (1) slim ODD. The Transport™ GT26
B4987 uses TYAN’s latest chassis featuring a robust
structure and a solid mechanical enclosure. All of this
provides the Transport™ GT26 B4987 the power and
flexibility to meet the needs of nearly any server application.
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1.2 Product Models
Model Supported HDD
type & quantity With IB Onboard Power supply
B4987G26W3H SAS(3), Hot-swappable No 1000W single
B4987G26W3HI SAS(3), Hot-swappable Yes 1000W single
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1.3 Features
Enclosure
•Industry 19” rack-mountable 1U
chassis
¾(1) slim ODD bay
¾(3) 3.5” HDD bays
•Dimension:
D27.87 x W 17.2 x H1.72 inch
(708 x 436 x 43.6mm)
Processors
•Quad mPGA1207-pin Socket
•Supports up to Quad AMD®
Opteron™ Socket F (1207) 8000
series processors
Chipset
•nVidia NPF3600 (MCP55)
•Winbond 83627EHG super I/O
controller
•Winbond 83793G Hardware
Monitoring IC
•LSI 1068E 8-port SAS controller
•Mellanox InfiniHost
MT25204A0-FCC-D (DDR)
(Optional for B4987G26W3HI only)
Memory
•Total 32 DDRII sockets (8 per CPU)
•Maximum 128GB Registered
DDR2-400/533 memory, DDR2-667
supported
(< 2 in one channel, When install
more than 2 DIMMs (not included) on
one channel, the frequency will
decelerate to 533MHz.)
•Supports ECC Memory and Chipkill
Expansion Slots
•One (1) PCI-E x 16 slot (support low
profile x 16 signal PCI-E card) with
M2083 or One (1) HTX slot with
M4987-HTX riser card (low profile
card)
•200-pin OPMA connector support M3
card
Back I/O Ports
•Stacked PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard
ports
•COM1 connector
•(1) One 15-pin VGA port
•(2) USB2.0 ports
•(3) RJ-45 ports, one for OPMA
management
•(1) One 8487 SAS connector (same
as IB CON)
•(1) One InfiniBand connector
(optional for B4987G26W3HI)
Front Panel Features
•I/O
– (2) USB2.0 ports
•LED indicators
– Power LED
– (2) LAN LEDs
– HDD active LEDs
– System warning LED
– ID LED
•Switches
–Power
–Reset
–NMI
–ID
Integrated Storage Controller
•B4987G26W3H
– Support 3 SAS ports, by LSI1068E
SAS controller
•B4987G26V3HI
– Support 3 SAS ports, by LSI1068E
SAS controller and IB chip
MT25204A0-FCCR-D (Mellanox)
on board
Storage
•Hard Disk Drives:
– B4987G26W3H/ B4987G26W3HI:
Support SAS HDD with RAID 0,1,1E
– Pre-installed slim type ODD
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Motherboard
•TYAN S4987 system board
•Customized 16.83” x 16.098”
BIOS
•Phoenix® 8Mbit FWH or Flash ROM
•Supports APM1.2 and ACPI
•Serial console redirect
•USB boot supported
Sever Management
•System fan speed control and
monitoring
•Chassis intrusion alert
•Supports Tyan Server Management
(TSM)
•Watch Dog Timer supported
•Support TYAN M3295 SMDC Card
Networking
•Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
(Marvell88E1121 Gigabit PHY)
•Supports WOL and PXE
Video
•Integrated ATI ES1000 (RN50)
w/32MB frame buffer
System Cooling
•(7) 40*40*56mm 1500rpm
heavy-duty fans
•(4) passive CPU heatsinks
Power Supply
•Single, 1000W clod-swap PWR
Regulatory
•FCC Class A (Declaration of
Conformity)
•CE (Declaration of Conformity)
•VCCI
•C-Tick
Environment Temperature
•Operating temperature: 5°C ~ 35°C
•Non-operating temperature: -40°C
~ 70°C
NOTE: For system thermal concern, GT26-B4987 can support 120W CPU
without ODD and HDD2 installation.
(HDD bay in the middle of the three is HDD2.)
HDD2
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1.4 Unpacking
This section describes the Transport GT26 B4987 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
Industry standard 1U chassis, (3)
hot-swap HDD bays
Tyan S4987 system board
(pre-installed)
Air Duct
1 x slim ODD drive (pre-installed)
M1003：
LED and USB control board
(pre-installed)
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1000W Single Power
(7) System fans (40mm x 40mm x
56mm)
M1221 HDD and FAN Backplane
M4987-HTX (Optional parts)
M2061 PCI-E to PCI-X
(Optional parts)
M2083 (pre-installed)
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1.4.2 Accessories
If any items are missing or appear damaged, contract your retailer or
browse to TYAN’s website for service：
http://www.tyan.com
The Web site also provides information on other TYAN products,
plus FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, and more.
1 x Tyan Barebone Drive CD 4 x Heatsink
HDD Screws Power Cables
Left to right: Europe, US
Mounting Ears & Screws Barebone Manual
ODD Dummy Cover
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Rail Kit
Mounting Bracket x 4 Screw Kit
Sliding Rail x 2 Sliding Brackets Front L-Bracket x 2
Rear L-Bracket x 2
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1.5 About the Product
The following views show you the product.
1.5.1 System Front View
1.5.2 System Rear View
NOTE: IB CON and IB LEDs only appear on B4987G26W3HI Model.
Power Supply
ODD Drive
Hard Drive Bay x 3
Power Supply Socket
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports PCI-E Slot
Serial Port
VGA Port LAN Port x 2
USB Ports
USB Ports Power Switch
ID LED
2 x LAN LEDs
ID Switch
NMI Switch
Reset Switch
Power LED
HDD Activity LED
Warning LED
IB
CON
SAS CON
ID LED
SAS LED
IB Active LED
IB Power
LED
Management
Port for OPMA ID SW
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LED Definition
Front Panel
LED Color State Description
Power Green
OFF ON OFF Power ON Power OFF
HDD Activity Amber
OFF Random Blinking OFF HDD access activity No disk activity
LAN1/LAN2 Linkage Green
Green
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
LAN Linked
LAN Accessing
No LAN link
Warning
Red
Red
Red
OFF
ON
ON
ON
OFF
Fan failure(<1500RPM)
Over Temperature(90℃)
Voltage failure (+/-10%)
Normal
Hot Swappable HDD
Tray Power LED Green OFF ON OFF HDD connected HDD disconnected
Hot Swappable SATA
HDD Access LED Amber OFF Random Blinking OFF HDD access activity No disk activity
Hot Swappable SAS
HDD Access LED Amber Amber Random Blinking On HDD access activity No disk activity (HDD ready)
ID LED Blue
OFF ON OFF System identified System not identified
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Rear I/O LED
LED Color State Description
OPMA NIC Linkage
(Left Side)
Green
Green
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
LAN Linked
LAN Accessing
No LAN link
OPMA NIC Mode
(Right Side) Green OFF ON OFF 100M mode 10M mode
RJ45 NIC1 Linkage
(Left Side)
Green
Green
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
LAN Linked
LAN Accessing
No LAN link
RJ45 NIC1 Mode
(Right Side)
Amber
Amber
Amber
OFF
Blinking 3
Blinking 2
Blinking 1
OFF
Gigabit mode
100M mode
10M mode
No LAN link
RJ45 NIC2 Linkage
(Left Side)
Green
Green
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
LAN Linked
LAN Accessing
No LAN link
RJ45 NIC2 Mode
(Right Side)
Amber
Amber
Amber
OFF
Blinking 3
Blinking 2
Blinking 1
OFF
Gigabit mode
100M mode
10M mode
No LAN link
InfiniBand Linkage
(Bottom side) Green OFF ON OFF InfiniBand connected InfiniBand disconnected
InfiniBand Mode
(Middle side) Amber Amber ON Blinking No IB activity IB access activity
SAS LED Green
OFF Blinking OFF HDD access No Disk Activity
ID LED Blue
OFF ON OFF System identified System not identified
NOTE: “Left” or “Right” is viewed from the rear.
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1.5.3 Internal View
1. CPU0 Memory Slots 9. M1221
2. CPU0 10. LED Control Board Cable
3. CPU2 Memory Slots 11. Three SATA/SAS HDD Bays
4. CPU2 12. Power Supply
5. CPU3 Memory Slots 13. USB Cable
6. CPU3 14. SAS Connectors
7. CPU1 Memory Slots 15. CPU1
8. System Fan 16. PCI-E Slot
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