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    1 http://www.TYAN.com Tr ansport GS10 / / / B2094T15 Revision 1.00 Copyright © TYAN Computer Corporation, 200 3 . All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from TYAN Computer Corp . All registered and unre gistered trademarks and company names contained in this manual are property of [...]

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    2 http://www.TYAN.com 0 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ ........ 4 1 Introduc tion ................................................................................................ ....................... 5 1.1 Before You Begin .....................[...]

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    3 http://www.TYAN.com 4 Configuring the System ................................ ................................ ................................ . 29 4.1 BIOS Setup Program ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 29 Starting BIOS Setup ...................................................[...]

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    4 http://www.TYAN.com Safety Precautions l Use the type of pow er indicated on the marking label. l Ensure electrical ci r cuits are not overloaded; consider the nameplate ratings of all the connected equipment and ensure you have over current protection. l D o not disable the power cord ground feature. This equipment was de signed to connect to a [...]

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    5 http://www.TYAN.com 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the features and functions of the product. 1.1 Before You Begin This manual provides hardware - related information of the s ystem for administrators who use i t to develop and host w eb sites. The ad ministrators should be familiar with operating systems and web brow s ers. Depending on [...]

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    6 http://www.TYAN.com Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately. Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future. 1.2 Product Description Congratulations on purchasing the system. It is a server appliance providing a dedicated web - hosting pl[...]

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    7 http://www.TYAN.com 1.3 Specifications NO TE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Processor • Single s ocket 478 • Intel  Pentium 4 processor up to 3.06 GHz • Supports 400/533 MHz FSB Chipset • Intel 845E MCH • MCH + ICH - 4 • NS PC87366 Super I/O chip Memory • Dual channel memory bus • Two 184 - pin DDR DIMM s[...]

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    8 http://www.TYAN.com 1.4 System View Front View Ref Component Description Œ Power Button Turns the power on and off (soft - off). • Power Indicator Glows green when the power is on . Ž LAN1 Indicator Indicates an active network connection on LAN1 (external connection). • LAN2 Indicator Indicates an active network connection on LAN2 (internal[...]

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    9 http://www.TYAN.com Rear View Ref Component Description Œ Ventilation Openings Maintain proper operating temperature. Do not cover or block the openings. • Power Connector Connects the power cord . Ž Power Switch Turns the main power of the system on and off. • LAN 1 Connector C onnects the LAN ca ble for in ternal network connection . • [...]

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    11 http://www.TYAN.com 2 Cabinet Installation This chapte r , which is divided into two sections, provides instructions on the hardware installation of the system . System Assembly section illustrates how to assembl e each component of the system . Rack Mounting section describes the procedures for mounting the syste m into the rack. You can use th[...]

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    12 http://www.TYAN.com System Assembly Flowchart The following flowchart shows the basic procedures of syste m assembly: NOTE : Plea se wear anti - static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer or an experience d technician . REPLACE A IR DUCT [...]

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    13 http://www.TYAN.com 2.1 S ystem Assembly When installing a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter. Opening the Cover CAUTION: l Static electricity can destroy electronic devices. W henever you handle an option outside of its protective packaging, first discharge any sta[...]

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    14 http://www.TYAN.com 3. Locate the CPU socket and lift the socket arm up to the vertical position. Align the new CPU so its Pin 1 corner (beveled corner) is at the Pin 1 corner of the socket. 4. Insert the CPU pins into the socket. Press the arm downward to the horizontal position. You will feel some resistance while doing so. This is normal as t[...]

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    15 http://www.TYAN.com 5. Align the four points of the heatsink socke t and secure with four screws following a diagonal sequence . 6. Place the air duct back into place and secure with three screws. 7. Replace the cabinet cover. Installing System Memory Your system has two 184 - pin DIMM (Dual In - line Memory Module) sockets to sup port a maximum[...]

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    16 http://www.TYAN.com 3. To install the DIMM, make sure the retaining clips are in the unlocked position, then align the DIMM’s notched end with the socket’s corresponding end and firmly insert the DIMM into the socket. Finall y push the retaining clips inwards to lock the DIMM in place. 4. Replace the cabinet cover. Installing a Hard Disk Dri[...]

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    17 http://www.TYAN.com 3. Fit a hard disk drive to the bracket and secure with four screws. 4. Fit the bracket with the hard disk driv e back into place and secure with one screw. Connect the data cable and power cord. 5. Replace the cabinet cover. 6. You can create or rebuild RAID for the hard disk drive (see chapter 7 for information). Installing[...]

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    18 http://www.TYAN.com 2. Locate the PCI slot. 3. Firmly press the ris er card’s edge connector into the PCI slot. 4. Replace the cabinet cover. 2.2 Rack Mounting T he slide rackmount kit provides a sliding rackmount solution for the product . Slides enable optimal serviceability of the server from the front of the rack, including a ccessibility [...]

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    19 http://www.TYAN.com 2. Detach the inner slide from the outer slide by pressing on the release latch Œ and pulling apart the inner slide from the outer slide • . Do the same for the other slide. 3. Align the inner slide’s first round screwhole with the screwhole on the system chassis beside the mounting ears and attach the screw together wit[...]

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    20 http://www.TYAN.com Cabinet into the Rack Slide system cabinet Œ with the inner s lides previously installed into the inner rails of the outer slides attached to the rack and press on the release latch • until the front panel is aligned with the front edge of the rack. Locking Tab To prevent the system chassis from sliding on its rail s, secu[...]

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    21 http://www.TYAN.com 3 Setting Up the System This chapter tells you how to set up the s ystem for use. 3.1 System Requirements To use the s ystem, you need : l A 10Base - T, 10/100Base - TX, or 100Base - TX TCP/IP - based LAN l A computer connected to the network that uses a Web browser (Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, version [...]

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    22 http://www.TYAN.com l The equipment is properly grounded. l Do not place any objects on top of the system. 3.3 Making the Connection 1. Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cab le to the LAN1 connector on the system and the other end to the network socket that connects to the external network. 2. Connect one end of a Category 5 Ethernet cabl[...]

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    23 http://www.TYAN.com CAUTION: It is important to follow the proper power - down procedure for turning off the system. See section 3.6 in this chapter. 3.4 Configuring the System After you have made the networ k and power connections, you can configure the network settings using the LCD console . Before You Begin NOTE : To take advantage of the LC[...]

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    24 http://www.TYAN.com Setting the Configuration For Linux 1. Press the button according to the number of times specified on the following table, and you will see the correspo nding prompt . KEY PRESS PROMPT FUNCTION once (1) NIC1 IPADDR Change? E nter the IP address assigned to NIC 1 (Network Interface Card) twice (2) NIC1 NETMASK Change? E nter t[...]

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    25 http://www.TYAN.com For Windows 1. Press the button according to the number of times specified on the following table, and you will see the corresponding prompt . KEY PRE SS PROMPT FUNCTION once (1) NIC1 IPADDR Change? E nter the IP address assigned to NIC1 twice (2) NIC1 NETMASK Change? E nter the netmask of your network to NIC1 thrice (3) NIC1[...]

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    26 http://www.TYAN.com Setting U p W ith the Web Browser The remainder of the setup process is performed through a Web browser (Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 4.0 or later) on any client computer connected to the server. Dependi ng on your model, all the software may have been pre - installed by the manufacturer or deale[...]

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    27 http://www.TYAN.com For Windows Press the button seven times , and you will see the prompt: Shut down server? P ress the button and when the power is off, the power indicator turns off . 3.7 Linux RedHat Installation Notes Due to the compatibility limitation between Linux Red H at 7.3 (and up) and some type s of HDD, the following warning messag[...]

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    29 http://www.TYAN.com 4 Configuring the System 4.1 BIOS Setup Program BIOS Setup (SCU or Setup Configuration Utility) is a program for configuring the BIOS (Basic Input/Output Syste m) settings of the system. You need to run the BIOS Setup program when: l You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run Setup. l You want to restore the[...]

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    30 http://www.TYAN.com 2) Exits Setup. F9 Restores the Setup defaults. F10 Saves changes and exits Setup. Main Menu The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of your system. System Time sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second ) . System Date sets the system date (Day, Month, Year) . Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Each of these four[...]

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    31 http://www.TYAN.com Advanced Chips et Control Graphics Aperture sets the memory size of AGP VGA device. Enable Memory Gap enables or disables memory gap. USB 2.0 Controller enables or disables USB 2.0 controller. ECC Config allows you to enable or disable support for ECC - type of memory. Available only if you are using an ECC - type DDR - S DRA[...]

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    32 http://www.TYAN.com COM Port Addre ss if enabled, will use a port on the system board. Baud Rate enables the specified baud rate. Console Type enables the specified console type. Flow Control enables Flow Control. Console Connection indicates whether the console is connected directly t o the system or uses a modem to connect. Continue C.R. After[...]

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    33 http://www.TYAN.com Wake On LAN allows the system to wake up upon detection of any activity on the LAN. Power Button Behavior sets the desired system power state when the power button is pressed. Suspend Mode selects the type of Suspend mode. After Power Failure sets the mode of operation if there has been an AC power loss. Power Off causes the [...]

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    34 http://www.TYAN.com 4.2 Jumper Settings Jumpers provide a way to reconfigure the circuitry on the system board for specific need s. When you change the CPU or want to reset the BIOS configuration, you need to change the jumper settings. See the next figure for jumper locations and the table that follow for jumper definitions. CAUTION: Jumpers no[...]

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    35 http://www.TYAN.com 5 Installing Software Driver s You need to install the software drivers using the CD supplied with your system. The drivers are required for taking full advantage of its unique features. NOTE: The driver CD may have been updated after this User’s Manual was completed. If your CD is different from that described in this chap[...]

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    36 http://www.TYAN.com 5.2 Installation Instructions for Linux RedHat LCD Driver The LCD driver is required to enable your system to use the LCD panel to set the network, restart and shutdown the server . To in stall this driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the driver CD into the CD drive. 2. Browse to the following directory: /mnt/cdrom/ and cre[...]

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    37 http://www.TYAN.com cd /LCD ./LCDdaemon. 6. To enable the LCD controller after system boot up, add the following into the file /etc/rd.local . cd /LCD ./LCDdaemon RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks) Driver The RAID driver is required to enable your system to use R AID IDE devices. To install this driver, follow these steps: The files ar[...]

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    38 http://www.TYAN.com 2. At the "Welcome to RedHat Linux ..." installation screen, a prompt labeled " boot: " will appear at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press TAB and append the parameters at the " boot: " prompt, then press Enter . NOTE : Linux Kernel 2. 4.x will wrongly identify the Promise ATA RAID controller as a[...]

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    39 http://www.TYAN.com 1. Click the Gnome menu then click System Tools . 2. Select the Hardware Browser window and click Floppy Disks . 3. Obtain the USB floppy drive’s device file “ /dev/sdX ” where X can be a .. z . 4. Activate the floppy drive by using the dev ice file /dev/sdX .[...]

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    41 http://www.TYAN.com 6 Expanding the System You can expand the capabilities of the system by adding or upgrading internal devices . When install ing a device, be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter. 6.1 Opening the Cover CAUTION: l Static electricity can destroy electronic devic[...]

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    42 http://www.TYAN.com 6.2 Installing an Expansion Card Your system support s one PCI slot located on a riser card. You can install a PCI expansion card for addition al or enhanced functions. Follow this procedure to install an expansion card: 1. Before you purchase a PCI expansion card to add to the system, make sure that the card is less than 7 i[...]

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    43 http://www.TYAN.com NOTE : According to the standard X86 structure , there is only 128 k (C0000h - DFFFFh) shadow RAM for system option ROM. For this system, the RAID card option ROM engross es 64 k, the onboard A TI VGA card engross es 32 k, the onboard LAN engross es more than 10 k, so the remain ing space for option ROM is very limited. You m[...]

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    44 http://www.TYAN.com 3. Secure the hard disk drive to the bracket with four bottom screws. 4. Fit the bracket with the hard disk drive back into place and secure with one screw. 5. Connect one end of the data cable to the secondary IDE connector (see figure above ) and the other end to the rear of the hard disk drive. NOTE : Connect the data cabl[...]

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    45 http://www.TYAN.com 6.4 Adding a CD Drive (for test purpose) In case you need to use a CD drive with your system, follow this procedure. WARNING : You are advised not to make frequent connection and disconnection on the IDE connector as this might cause damage to the data cable and connector pins. CAUTION : Follow the instructions in this sectio[...]

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    46 http://www.TYAN.com NOTE : You cannot replace the cabinet cover with a CD drive installed. Restore the old connections after using the CD drive to be able to replace the cabinet cover. Without a Secondary Hard Disk Drive Installed 1. Remove the cabinet c over (see section 6.1 in this chapter ). 2. Connect one end of the data cable to the seconda[...]

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    47 http://www.TYAN.com 7 Using RAID 7.1 About RAID Depending on the model, your syst em may support RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disk). The purpose of RAID is to combine multiple small, inexpensive disk drives into an array of disk drives that appears to the system as a single logical storage device and yields performance exceeding that of [...]

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    48 http://www.TYAN.com 7.2 Creating an Array 1. Boot your system and when the following messages display on the screen, press Ctrl + F to run FastBuild Utility. MBFastTrak133 Lite ™ BIOS Version 2.00.0.XX © 19 95 - 2000 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No array defined... Press <Ctrl - F> to enter FastBuild ™ Utility Or pres[...]

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    49 http://www.TYAN.com Creating an Array for Performance (RAID 0) 1. If you need performance instead of security, select Performance for the Optimize Array for item. 2. Depending on how you will be using your system, select A/V Editing , Server or Desktop for t he Typical Application usage item. 3. Press Ctrl + Y to save and create the array. 4. Re[...]

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    50 http://www.TYAN.com 3. Press Y for the Create and Duplicate option. The messages as shown next will appear asking you to select the Source drive to use. Source Disk Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Target Disk Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity ( MB) [Please Select A Source Disk] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 1: Master QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063[...]

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    51 http://www.TYAN.com 7.4 Changing the Array After you have created an array, you can delete or rebuild an array. Deleting an Array CAUTION: Deleting an existing disk array could result in data loss. Make sure to record all array inf ormation including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size in case you need to undo a deletion. Del[...]

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    52 http://www.TYAN.com 6. Reboot the system and enter the FastBuild Utility main menu. 7. Select 5 to rebuild the array. FastBuild ™ Utility 1.xx © 199x - 200x Promise Technology, Inc. [Rebuild Array Menu] Array No RAID M ode Total Drv Capacity (MB) Status Array 1 Mirror 2 16126 Critical Array 2 —— —— —— —— Array 3 —— —— [...]

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    53 http://www.TYAN.com 8 Appendix Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftn ing må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt sam[...]

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    54 http://www.TYAN.com FRENCH ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant. Technical Support If a problem ari[...]

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    55 http://www.TYAN.com 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, and 2. This device must accept any interference received including i[...]