Transport GT20
B3970-U
Service Engineer’s Manual
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Copyright 2006
Version 1.0
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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
PREFACE
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 GT20 B3970-U are trademarks of TYAN Computer Corporation.
Intel, Xeon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
AMD, Opteron, Athlon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
AMD Corporation.
Phoenix, PhoenixBIOS, and combinations thereof are trademarks of
Phoenix Technologies.
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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 interference, and
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 B 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 GT20. 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 Transport GT20
Chapter 2: Covers procedures on installing the CPU, mem-
Chapter 3: Covers removal and replacement procedures for
Appendix: Provides information on installing SMDC cards
For information on the mainboard, please refer to the attached mainboard user’s manual. You can find the detailed description about
jumper and BIOS settings from the motherboard manual.
B3970-U bare-bones, packing list, describes the
external components, gives a table of key components, and provides block diagrams of the system.
ory modules, an optional PCI-X card, and hard
drives.
pre-installed components
and describes the differences between mainboard
BIOS and system BIOS. The cable connection
tables are also provided for reference of system
setup.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Before installing and using the Transport GT20, 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 pro-
vided 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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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:Overview
1.1 About the Transport GT20 B3970-U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.2 Product Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 About the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.1 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.2 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.5.3 LED Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.5.4 Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5.5 Motherboard (S3970) Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5.6 Motherboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Chapter 2:Setting Up
2.0.1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.0.2 Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.0.3 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.0.4 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Rack Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.1 Installing the Server in a Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Installing Motherboard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.1 Removing the Chassis Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.2 Installing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
2.2.4 Installing the PCI-X Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.3 Installing the External Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2.4 Installing the Slim FDD (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Chapter 3:Replacing Pre-Installed Components
3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.1.1 Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.1.2 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
3.1.3 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.2 Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
3.3 Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.4 Replacing Motherboard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.4.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
3.5 Replacing the Slim CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
3.6 Replacing the LED Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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3.7 Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.7.1 M1012 Adapter Board Features for B3970-U . . . . . . . . . .43
3.7.2 M1012 Adapter Board Connector Pin Definition . . . . . . . 44
3.8 Replacing the SATA Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
3.8.1 SAS/SATA Backplane (M1208) Features. . . . . . . . . . . . .51
3.9 Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Appendix I: BIOS Differences
Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables
Appendix III: Installing SMDC Cards
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Chapter 1: Overview
1.1 About the Transport GT20 B3970-U
Congratulations on your purchase of the TYAN Transport
TM
GT20 (B3970-U), a highly-optimized rack-mountable barebone system. The Transport GT20 (B3970-U) is designed to
support AMD
®
Opteron™ 2000 940-pin processor, providing
a rich feature set and incredible performance. Leveraging
advanced technology from AMD
®
, the Transport GT20
(B3970-U) server system is capable of offering scalable 32
and 64-bit computing, high-bandwidth memory design, and a
lightning-fast PCI-X bus implementation. The Transport
TM
GT20 (B3970-U) 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
TM
GT20 (B3970U) in SATA flavor while supporting up to four (4) hot-swap
hard drives, one (1) slim CD-ROM and one (1) optional slim
floppy disk drive (not included). The Transport
TM
GT20
(B3970-U) uses TYAN’s latest tooling-made chassis featuring
a robust structure, tool-less and modularized design, and a
solid mechanical enclosure. All of this provides the Trans-
TM
port
GT20 (B3970-U) the power and flexibility to meet the
needs of nearly any server application.
1.2 Product Model
Model HDD Bays
B3970-UG20V4H
Removable,
4 HDDs
Hot-Swap
Support
Yes 4-port SATA
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HDD
Backplane
1.3 Features
Enclosure
• Industry 19” rack-mountable 1U
chassis
– (4) 3.5” HDD bays
– (1) slim CD-ROM bay
• Dimension: D 22.4 x W 17.2 x H
1.72 inch (568x436x43.6mm)
Processor
• (1) 1207-pin ZIF socket for AMD
Opteron 2000 Series processors
• Integrated 144-bit DDR2 memory
controller
Chipset
• Broadcom BCM5785 (HT-1000)
core-logic
• SMSC SCH4307 Super I/O
Memory
• Dual channel memory bus
• (8) 240pin DIMM sockets
• Registered, ECC DDR2 module
supported, up to 16GB DDR2667/533
Expansion Slots
• (1) 64-bit / 133MHz PCI-X slot on
riser card (Riser card model:
M2055)
• (1) Tyan ”TARO” SO-DIMM socket
Back I/O Ports
• Stacked PS/2 mouse & keyboard
ports
• Stacked 2 USB 2.0 ports
• (1) 9-pin COM port
• (1) 15-pin VGA port
• (2) RJ45 connectors
Front Panel Features
• I/O
– (2) USB 2.0 ports
• LED indicators
– Power LED
– (2) LAN LEDs
–ID LED
– HDD active LEDs
• Switches
– Power
–Reset
–ID
Storage
• Pre-installed slim type 24x CD-ROM
• (4) hot-swappable, SATA HDD
Networking
• (2) Intel i8254PI GbE LAN controllers
®
Video
•ATI® XGI Volari Z7 (XG20)
• 16MB frame buffer memory
Motherboard
• TYAN Tomcat S3970-U 1U system
board
• ATX footprint 12” x 10.2” (304.8mm
x 259.1mm)
BIOS
• AMI BIOS on 8Mbit LCP Flash ROM
• Serial Console Redirect
• USB boot supported
• ACPI supported
• PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0 Power Management
Server Management
• (2) SMSC EMC6D103 Hardware
Monitoring IC.
• Temperature and voltage monitoring
• Watch dog timer support
• Chassis intrusion detection
System Cooling
• (4) Sunon 40*40*28mm 14500rpm
heavy-duty fans
• (1) passive CPU heatsink
Power Supply
• PS 12V, 1U, 350W
Regulatory
• FCC Class B (Declaration of Conformity)
• CE (Declaration of Conformity)
Environment Temperature
• Operating temperature 5oC~35oC
• Non-operating temperature -40
o
70
C
o
C ~
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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 products, plus FAQs, compatibility lists, BIOS settings, and more.
1 x Tyan driver CD
HDD Screws
Mounting Ears & Screws
FDD Kit
FDD Cable
Heatsink
Air Duct
Power Cables
Left to right: Europe, US
FDD Installing Rails & Screws
FDD Backplane Cable
Chapter 1: Overview 3
Rail Kit
Mounting Bracket x 4
Mainboard ManualBarebone Manual
Screws Kit
Sliding Rails 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 Front View
CD-ROM Drive
1.5.2 Rear View
Power Supply Fan Aperture
Reset switch
NMI switch
ID switch
USB ports
Hard Drive Bay x 4
Power Supply Socket
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Ports
Warning LED
HDD activity LED
Power LED
ID LED
Power switch
2 x LAN LEDs
PCI-X Slot
Opening
2 USB Ports
Serial Port
VGA Port
ID LED
LAN Port (NIC1)
LAN Port (NIC2)
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1.5.3 LED Definition
Front Panel
LED Color State Description
Power Green
HDD Activity Amber
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
Random Blink
OFF
Power ON
Power OFF
HDD access activity
No disk activity
LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green
Warni ng Red
ID LED Blue
Hot Swappable HDD
Tray Pow er LED
Hot Swappable SATA
HDD Access LED
Hot Swappable SAS
HDD Access LED
Green
OFF
OFF
OFF
Green
OFF
Amber
OFF
Amber
Amber
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Random Blinking
OFF
ON
Random Blinking
OFF
Rear I/O LED
LED Color State Description
RJ45 NIC1 Linkage
(Left Side)
RJ45 NIC1 Mode
(Right Side)
RJ45 NIC2 Linkage
(Left Side)
RJ45 NIC2 Mode
(Right Side)
ID LED Blue
Green
Green
OFF
Amber
Green
OFF
Green
Green
OFF
Amber
Green
OFF
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
Blinking
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
LAN linked
LAN accessing
No LAN linked
Gigabit mode
100M mode
10M mode
LAN linked
LAN accessing
No LAN linked
Gigabit mode
100M mode
10M mode
System is identified
System is not identified
LAN linked
LAN accessing
No LAN linked
Fan fails
Normal
System is identified
System is not identified
Power connected
Power disconnected
HDD access activity
No disk activity
HDD ready
HDD access activity
HDD not ready
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1.5.4 Internal View
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11
13
1 2
9
4
3
5
6
7
8
12
1. PCI-X Slot
2. Memory Slots
3. Power Connector
4. EPS Power Supply
5. System Fans
6. M1012 Adapter Board
7. SATA Backplane
Chapter 1: Overview 7
8. LED Control Board Cable
9. SATA Cables (4)
10. USB Cable
11. CD-ROM Cable
12. Four SATA HDD Bays
13. Slim CD-ROM
1.5.5 Motherboard (S3970) Block Diagram
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1.5.6 Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1: Overview 9
Jumpers & Connectors
Jumper
/Connector
J2/J3 3-pin Back Panel Fan Connector
J4/J22/J23/
J35
J6 COM2 Header
J24 USB Front Panel Connector
J25 Front Panel SATA LED Pin Header
J26 Front Panel Header
J27 LCM Pin Header
J29 IPMB Pin Header
JP1 VGA Enable/Disable Jumper
JP2/JP3 SMDC/ASF2.0 Select Jumper
JP6 PCI-X Frequency Select Jumper
4-pin Fan Connector with Speed Control
(Close 1-2) Default, Enabled
(Close 2-3) Disabled
(Close 1-2) Default, support ASF2.0
(Close 2-3) support SMDC card
Open: 100MHz
Installed: Default, 133MHz
Function
JP8 Clear CMOS Jumper
(Close 1-2) Default
(Close 2-3) Clear CMOS
J21 TARO SO-DIMM Socket
J36 SMDC Connector
J5/J28 Reserved for OEM only
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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-X card are also given.
Take note of the precautions mentioned in this section when
installing your system.
2.0.2 Work Area
Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment.
Dust and dirt can get into components and cause malfunctions. Use containers to keep small components separated.
Putting all small components in separate containers prevents
them from becoming lost. Adequate lighting and proper tools
can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal
components.
2.0.3 Tools
The following procedures require only a few tools, including
the following:
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• A cross head (Phillips) screwdriver
• A grounding strap or an anti-static pad
Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected using your fingers. It is recommended that you do
not use needle-nosed pliers to remove connectors as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
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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 GT20 or injury to yourself.
• Ground yourself properly before removing the top
cover of the system. Unplug the power from the
power supply and then touch a safely grounded
object to release static charge (i.e. power supply
case). If available, wear a grounded wrist strap. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by touching
the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or the bare
metal body of any other grounded appliance.
• Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips,
connectors, memory modules, and leads.
• The motherboard is pre-installed in the system.
When removing the motherboard, always place it on
a grounded anti-static surface until you are ready to
reinstall it.
• Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do
not touch the components on the board unless it is
necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress circuit
boards.
• Leave all components inside the static-proof packag-
ing that they ship with until they are ready for installation.
• After replacing optional devices, make sure all
screws, springs, or other small parts are in place and
are not left loose inside the case. Metallic parts or
metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Notes:
• All connectors are keyed to only attach one way.
• Always use the correct screw size as indicated in the
procedures.
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2.1 Rack Mounting
After installing the necessary components, the
Transport GT20 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 2
Screws Kit x 1
Mounting Brackets x 4
2.1.1 Installing the Server in a Rack
Follow these instructions to mount the GT20 into an industry
standard 19" rack.
NOTE: Before mounting the Transport GT20 in a rack,
ensure that all internal components have been installed and
that the unit has been fully tested. Maintenance can be performed on the unit while in a rack but it is preferable to install
the device in a fully operational condition.
Screws List (including screws for SMDC)
A: Flat 6#-32 x4~x16
B: B-type 6#-32 x4
C: M4-4L x8
D: M4-5L x4
E: M4-8L x8
F: M4-15L x2
G: 13.5mm stand-off x1
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
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Installing the Inner Rails to Chassis
1. Screw the mounting ear to each side of GT20 as shown
using 2 screws from the supplied screws kit.
Mounting Ears
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 for each side.
Installing Outer Rails to the Rack
3. Measure the distance between inner side of the front and
rear mounting brackets in the rack.
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4. Locate the front and rear brackets.
Rear Bracket x2
Front Bracket x2
5. Reserve 40mm on the front bracket. Secure the front
bracket to outer rail with 2 M4-4L(C) screws.
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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 the rack (B).
A
Mounting Bracket
B
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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
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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 GT20 into the place while a third person screws it to the rack.
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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 GT20
chassis cover.
1. Remove the screw on the back side. Then slide the chassis cover in the direction of arrow.
2. Lift the cover off.
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2.2.2 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 memory module with the slot. When inserted
properly, the memory slot locking levers lock automatically onto the indentations at the ends of the module. For
optimal system operation, please install memory in pairs.
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2.2.3 Installing the CPU and Heatsink
Follow these instructions to install the CPU and CPU heatsink.
1. Locate the CPU socket.
2. Take off the CPU protection cap.
3. Pull the CPU lever up to unlock the CPU socket.
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4. Open the socket in the direction as illustrated.
5. Place the CPU on the CPU socket, ensuring that pin 1 is
located in the right direction.
6. Close the cover in the direction shown.
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7. Press the CPU socket lever down in the direction shown
to secure the CPU.
8. Secure the heatsink to the motherboard using two
screws.
NOTE: Remember to install the washer and nut while
installing the screws.
9. Place the air duct with one screw.
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2.2.4 Installing the PCI-X Card
Follow these instructions to install a PCI-X card.
1. Push the tab of PCI-X slot on the rear panel in the direction as shown to release the I/O shield.
2. Move the I/O shield to right as shown and then take off
the I/O shield.
3. Insert the PCI-X card in the directions of arrow as shown.
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4. Push the tab of PCI-X slot on the rear panel in the direction as shown to secure PCI-X card.
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2.3 Installing the External Hard Drive
The GT20 chassis kit supports external SATA or SAS hard
drives.
Follow these instructions to install an external SATA or SAS
hard drive.
1. Press the locking lever latch in the direction of arrow (A)
and then pull the locking lever open (B).
A B
2. Slide the drive tray out.
3. Place a hard drive into the drive tray.
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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).
A
B
6. Pressing the locking lever to secure the hard drive tray.
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2.4 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.
FDD Rails & Screws
2. Connect the FFC cable to FDD.
3. Using a screw driver to pull open the door of FDD tray.
4. Insert FDD module into the tray.
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5. Connect the FFC cable to the connector on M1012
adapter board.
6. Locate the FDD cable from FDD kit. Connect the wrinkle
side to the connector on M1012 adapter board. Refer to
the picture below for the correct direction.
For Mainboard
For M1012
7. Connect the other side to the connector on motherboard.
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NOTE
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Chapter 3: Replacing Pre-Installed
3.1 Introduction
This chapter explains how to replace pre installed components including the motherboard, LED control board, HDD,
and CD-ROM drive.
Take note of the precautions in this section when installing
your system.
3.1.1 Work Area
Make sure you have a stable, clean working environment.
Dust and dirt can get into components and cause malfunctions. Use containers to keep small components separated.
Putting all small components in separate containers keeps
them from becoming lost. Adequate lighting and proper tools
can prevent you from accidentally damaging the internal
components.
3.1.2 Tools
The procedures that follow require only a few tools, including
the following:
Components
• A cross head (Phillips) screwdriver
• A grounding strap or an anti-static pad
Most of the electrical and mechanical connections can be disconnected using your fingers. It is recommended that you do
not use needle-nosed pliers to remove connectors as these
can damage the soft metal or plastic parts of the connectors.
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3.1.3 Precautions
Components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged
by 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 GT20 or
injury to yourself.
• Ground yourself properly before removing the top
cover of the system. Unplug the power from your
computer power supply and then touch a safely
grounded object to release static charge (i.e. power
supply case). If available, wear a grounded wrist
strap. Alternatively, discharge any static electricity by
touching the bare metal chassis of the unit case, or
the bare metal body of any other grounded appliance.
• Avoid touching motherboard components, IC chips,
connectors, memory modules, and leads.
• The motherboard is pre-installed in the system.
When removing the motherboard, always place it on
a grounded anti-static surface until you are ready to
reinstall it.
• Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do
not touch the components on the board unless it is
necessary to do so. Do not flex or stress circuit
boards.
• Leave all components inside the static-proof packag-
ing that they ship with until they are ready for installation.
• After replacing optional devices, make sure all
screws, springs, or other small parts are in place and
are not left loose inside the case. Metallic parts or
metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Notes:
• All connectors are keyed to only attach one way.
• Always use the correct screw size as indicated in the
procedures.
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3.2 Disassembly Flowchart
The following flowchart outlines the disassembly procedure.
Rear Components
Chassis rear cover
CPU/heatsink assembly
Air duct
Mainboard
Power supply
Front Components
Chassis rear cover
DIMMs
PCI card
Mainboard
CD-ROM
Control
Board
PCBs
FAN
M1012
Adapter Board
HDD Backplane
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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 GT20 chassis cover.
1. Remove the screw on the back side. Then slide the chassis cover in the direction of arrow.
2. Lift the cover off.
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3.4 Replacing Motherboard Components
Follow these instructions to replace motherboard components, including the motherboard.
3.4.1 Disconnecting All Motherboard Cables
Before replacing the motherboard or certain components,
remove cables connected to the motherboard. Follow these
instructions to remove all motherboard cabling.
1. Disconnect ATX power cables.
Main Power
EPS 12V Power
2. Disconnect CD-ROM drive cable.
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3. Disconnect all cables from front panel, USB, fans and
SATA connectors.
3.4.2 Removing the Motherboard
After removing all of those cables, follow these instructions to
remove the motherboard from the chassis.
1. Remove eight screws securing the motherboard to the
chassis.
2. Remove the motherboard.
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3.5 Replacing the Slim CD-ROM
Follow these instructions to replace the CD-ROM.
1. Remove power and data cables from the slim CD-ROM
adapter.
Power Cable
Data Cable
2. Press the tab in the directions as show to release the CDROM drive.
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3. The CD-ROM drive will be freed from the drive bay after
pressing the tab.
4. Remove two screws that secure CD-ROM drive to the
bracket.
5. Replace the CD-ROM drive.
6. Secure CD-ROM to the bracket using two screws. Then
replace the unit into the drive bay and connect the CDROM power and data cables.
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3.6 Replacing the LED Control Board
Follow these instructions to replace the LED control board.
1. Remove two screws securing LED control board unit to
the chassis.
2. Lift the LED control board unit free of the chassis.
3. Remove three screws securing LED control board to the
bracket.
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4. Lift the LED control board free from the chassis. After
replacement, insert the unit into the chassis.
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3.7 Replacing the M1012 Adapter Board
1. Remove all of those cables connected to the adapter
board, including fan cables, CD-ROM power cable, front
LED panel cable, power cables, and SATA cables.
CD-ROM Power Cable
Front Panel
LAN/ID
SATA Cables
Front panel control
board cable
Fan Tach
2x power cables on
SATA backplane
1x power cable on M1012
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Fan Cables
2. Remove six screws to release the adapter board. Refer
to p.46 for the location.
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3.7.1 M1012 Adapter Board Features for B3970-U
J16: LCM Connector
J14: Fan Tach Connector
J7:Fan Tach & PWM Connector
JP1: Fan Input Select
J19: CD-ROM Power
J11: Fan Connector
J10: Fan Connector
J2: Front Panel Connector
Connector
Connector
J5: Fan Connector
J9: Fan Connector
J1: Front Panel
Connector
FDD1: Standard
Floppy Connector
J3: LAN/ID LED
Connector
J6: Fan Connector
FDD2: Slim FDD Connector
JP2: Fan Minimum
Voltage Input Select
Connector
J8: PWM Connector
J13: Fan Tach Connector
PW2: Power Connector
J4: Fan Tach & PWM
Connector
J15: LCM Connector
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3.7.2 M1012 Adapter Board Connector Pin Definition
J1 TYFP Front Panel Connector
1 HDLED+ 2 PW_LED+
3 HDLED- 4 PW_LED -
5 RESET- 6 PWR_SW+
7 RESET+ 8 PWR_SW -
9 VOLTAGE5 10 WLED+
11 EXT_INT 12 WLED-
13 V5SB 14 KEY PIN
15 ICH_SMBDAT 16 GND
17 ICH_SMBCLK 18 INTRU#
J2 Front Panel Connector
1 HDLED+ 2 HDLED-
3 RESET+ 4 RESET-
5PW_LED+ 6PW_LED-
7WLED+ 8WLED-
9 ICH_SMBDAT 10 ICH_SMBCLK
11 EXT_INT 12 VOLTAGE5
13 V5SB 14 INTRU#
15 PWR_SW+ 16 PWR_SW -
17 LAN1_LED+ 18 LAN1_LED-
19 LAN2_LED+ 20 LAN2_LED-
21 LAN3_LED+ 22 LAN3_LED-
23 ID_LED+ 24 ID_LED-
25 ID_SW+ 26 ID_SW-
27 KEY PIN 28 NC
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J3 LAN/ID LED Connector
1 LAN1_LED+ 2 LAN1_LED-
3 LAN2_LED+ 4 LAN2_LED-
5 LAN3_LED+ 6 LAN3_LED-
7 ID_LED+ 8 ID_LED-
9 ID_SW+ 10 ID_SW-
11 KEY PIN 12 NC
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
1GND
2NC
3 FAN1_TACH
4 PWM1 (Default)
J7 Fan TACH & PWM Connector
1GND
2NC
3 FAN7_TACH
4 PWM1 (Default)
J8 PWM Connector
1GND
2PWM2
3 FAN1_TACH
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J13 Fan TACH Connector
1 GND 2 FAN1_TACH
3 GND 4 FAN2_TACH
5 GND 6 FAN3_TACH
7 KEY PIN 8 NC
J14 Fan TACH Connector
1 GND 2 FAN1_TACH
3 GND 4 FAN2_TACH
5 GND 6 FAN3_TACH
7 GND 8 FAN4_TACH
9 GND 10 FAN5_TACH
11 GND 12 FAN6_TACH
13 GND 14 FAN7_TACH
15 GND 16 FAN8_TACH
17 GND 18 FAN9_TACH
19 GND 20 FAN10_TACH
21 KEY PIN 22 PWM
J6 Fan Connector
1 FAN1_12VPWM
2 FAN1_TACH
3GND
4GND
5 FAN2_TACH
6 FAN2_12VPWM
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J10 Fan Connector
1 FAN3_12VPWM
2 FAN3_TACH
3GND
4GND
5 FAN4_TACH
6 FAN4_12VPWM
J11 Fan Connector
1 FAN5_12VPWM
2 FAN5_TACH
3GND
4GND
5 FAN6_TACH
6 FAN6_12VPWM
J9 Fan Connector
1 FAN7_12VPWM
2 FAN7_TACH
3GND
4GND
5 FAN8_TACH
6 FAN8_12VPWM
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J5 Fan Connector
1 FAN9_12VPWM
2 FAN9_TACH
3GND
4GND
5 FAN10_TACH
6 FAN10_12VPWM
J15 & J16 LCM Connectors
1 LCM_+5V 2 LCM_SIN
3KEY PIN 4GND
5 LCM_+5VSB 6 LCM_SOUT
JP1 Fan Input Select Connector
Pin1 & Pin2 Close Fan PWM signal from J8
Pin2 & Pin3 Close Fan PWM signal from J4, J7
& J14 (Default)
JP2 Fan Input Select Connector
Pin1 & Pin2 Close 0V
Pin2 & Pin3 Close +5V (Default)
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3.8 Replacing the SATA Backplane
1. After removing the M1012 adapter board, disconnect
those cables connected to the SATA backplane, including
SATA and power cables.
2. Grab the two tabs to lift the SATA backplane off.
3. Remove ten screws that secure the bracket to the
adapter board.
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4. Release the adapter board free from the bracket.
5. After replacement, place and secure the unit into the
chassis following the reverse procedures from step 1 to 4
after done.
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3.8.1 SAS/SATA Backplane (M1208) Features
U4, SAS/SATA4 Connector
U3, SAS/SATA3 Connector
U2, SAS/SATA2 Connector
HDD Power LED
HDD Access LED
U1, SAS/SATA 1 Connector
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PW1 Power Connector
PW2 Power Connector
J4, SAS/SATA 4
J3, SAS/SATA 3
Connector
Connector
J2, SAS/SATA 2
Connector
J1, SAS/SATA 1
Connector
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3.9 Replacing the Power Supply
1. Remove two screws securing the power supply to the
chassis.
2. Remove the screw securing fan assembly to the chassis.
3. Lift the power supply free from the chassis. After replacement, place and secure the unit into the chassis following
the reverse procedures from steps 1 to 2.
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Appendix I: BIOS Differences
The BIOS of B3970-U is similar to the BIOS of S3970G2N-U.
There is only one menu different. You may refer to the
attached motherboard manual for the complete BIOS information. The differences between B3970-U and S3970G2N-U
is on the “Advanced/Hardware Health Configuration” menu.
See the following for the differences.
B3970-U Advanced/Hardware Health Configuration
Advanced
Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware
H/W Health Function
FAN Select
AutoFAN1 Power Control
PWM Minimal Duty Cycle
FAN Fail LED Indicator
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
XMainboard Voltages Report
CPU1 Temperature
Mainboard Ambient Temp.
System FAN1 Speed
System FAN2 Speed
System FAN3 Speed
System FAN4 Speed
BIOS Setup Utility
[Enabled]
[3Pin FAN]
[Enabled]
[10% Duty Cycle]
[Enabled]
:xx ºC/ xxx ºF
:xx ºC/ xxx ºF
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
Health Monitoring
Device
ÅÆ Select Screen
ÇÈ Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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S3970 Advanced/Hardware Health Configuration
BIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware
H/W Health Function
FAN Select
Auto FAN1, 2 Power Control
Auto FAN 3, 4 Power Control
FAN Fail LED Indicator
Hardware Health Event Monitoring
XMainboard Voltages Report
CPU1 Temperature
Mainboard Ambient Temp.
FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed
FAN4 Speed
[Enabled]
[4Pin FAN]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
:xx ºC/ xxx ºF
:xx ºC/ xxx ºF
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
:xxxx RPM
Table of Differences
S3970 B3970-U
FAN Select 4Pin FAN 3Pin FAN
Fan Power Control Disabled Enabled
Health Monitoring
Device
ÅÆ Select Screen
ÇÈ Select Item
+ - Change Option
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
PWM Minimal Duty
[10% Duty Cycle] --
Cycle
FAN Fail LED
Disabled Enabled
Indicator
Hardware Monitor
Fan
FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed
FAN4 Speed
System FAN1 Speed
System FAN2 Speed
System FAN3 Speed
System FAN4 Speed
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Appendix II: Cable Connection Tables
SATA Cable
Table 1: B3970-UG20S4H Model
M1204 SATA Backplane Connect to Motherboard
SATA 1 Æ SATA 1
SATA 2 Æ SATA 2
SATA 3 Æ SATA 3
SATA 4 Æ SATA 4
FAN Cable
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 3 Æ J11 Fan Connector
Fan 4 Æ J9 Fan Connector
Fan 5 Æ J5 Fan Connector
Table 3: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard
M1012 Connect to Motherboard Fan
J14 Æ J25, J27
J7 Æ J20
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Power Supply Cable
Table 4: Power Supply to Motherboard
Power Supply Connect to Motherboard
P1 24-pin power cable Æ PW1 24-pin connector
P2 8-pin power cable Æ PW2 8-pin connector
Table 5: Power Supply to M1012 Adapter Board
Power Supply Connect to M1012
P3 4-pin power cable Æ PW2 4-pin connector
Table 6: Power Supply to M1208 SATA Backplane
Power Supply Connect to M1204
P4 4-pin power cable v PW1 4-pin connector
P6 4-pin power cable Æ PW2 4-pin connector
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Other Cables
Table 7: M1012 Adapter Board to Motherboard
M1012 Connect to Motherboard
J1 Front Panel connector Æ J24 (TYFP1)
J3 (LAN / ID LED) Æ J5 (TYFP2)
Table 8: M1003 Front Panel Control Board Related Cable
M1003 J1 USB connector Æ Motherboard J22 USB2
M1003 J2 connector Æ M1012 J2 connector
Table 9: CD-ROM Related Cable
Motherboard PRE-IDE con-
nector
M1012 J19 power connector Æ CD-ROM Backplane
Æ CD-ROM Backplane
Table 10: FDD Related Cable (Option)
M1012 FDD1 connector Æ Motherboard JB1 FDD
M1012 FDD2 connector Æ Slim FDD drive
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Appendix III: Installing SMDC Cards
The following provides you with the information on installing
SMDC cards. You may refer to the following for installing
M3289 or M3290 into HDD tray or chassis.
Screws List (including screws for Rail)
A: Flat 6#-32 x4~x16
B: B-type 6#-32 x4
C: M4-4L x8
D: M4-5L x4
E: M4-8L x8
F: M4-15L x2
G: 13.5mm stand-off x1
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
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Installing M3289 into HDD Tray
1. Fold up the cable.
2. a: Choose a HDD tray. b: Insert the cable into the rear of
HDD tray. c: Pull the cable out.
3. Connect the cable to M3289.
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4. Align M3289 in reverse with 4 “M1” stand-offs. Secure the
SMDC with 4 screws as illustrated.
5. Secure M3289 onto HDD tray as illustrated.
6. Insert and secure the HDD tray. NOTE: For internal or
dummy HDD tray, secure the HDD tray with 1 or 2
screws.
7. Arrange and connect the cable to SMDC connector on
mainboard. Be careful not to block the air flow.
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Installing M3290/M3291 into HDD tray
1. Secure a removable stand-off of 13.5mm to the location
of “M2” stand-off as illustrated on SMDC bracket.
2. Secure M3290 in reverse to 4 “M2” stand-offs on bracket.
3. a: Choose a HDD tray. NOTE: Refer to the location of
SMDC connector on mainboard for choosing a HDD tray.
b: Secure SMDC to the HDD tray.
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4. a: Inset the cable into the rear of HDD tray. b: Connect
the cable to M3290. c: Insert and secure HDD tray.
5. Arrange and connect the cable to SMDC connector on
mainboard. Be careful not to block the air flow.
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Installing M3290/M3291 into GT24 Chassis
NOTE: The products produced now may not support the procedures below. We’ll provide you with the upgraded models
as soon as possible.
1. Disconnect the power connectors on HDD backplane and
M1012.
2. Push the power cables aside.
3. Align M3290 with 4 “M2” PC stand-offs. Secure M3290 to
mainboard with 4 screws.
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4. Connect the cable to M3290. Arrange and connect the
cable to SMDC connector on mainboard. Be careful not
to block the air flow.
5. Reconnect the power connectors on HDD backplane and
M1012.
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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 assistance for
you. Furthermore, if you purchased your system from a
dealer near you, take the system to them directly to have it
serviced instead of attempting to do so yourself (which can
have expensive consequences).
If these options are not available for you then Tyan Computer
Corporation can help.Besides designing innovative and quality products for over a decade, Tyan has continuously offered
customers service beyond their expectations. Tyan's website
(www.tyan.com) provides easy-to-access resources such as
in-depth Linux Online Support sections with downloadable
Linux drivers and comprehensive compatibility reports for
chassis, memory and much more. With all these convenient
resources just a few keystrokes away, users can easily find
the latest software and operating system components to keep
their systems running as powerful and productive as possible. Tyan also ranks high for its commitment to fast and
friendly customer support through email. By offering plenty of
options for users, Tyan serves multiple market segments with
the industry's most competitive services to support them.
"Tyan's tech support is some of the most impressive we've
seen, with great response time and exceptional organization
in general" - Anandtech.com
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.
2. See the TYAN website for FAQ’s, bulletins, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.tyan.com
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3. Contact your dealer for help BEFORE calling TYAN.
4. Check the TYAN user group: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.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 and does not cover damages
incurred during shipping or failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse, or improper maintenance of products.
NOTE: A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date
of purchase is required before any warranty service can be
rendered. You may obtain service by calling the manufacturer
for a Return Merchandise Authorization (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.
Transport GT20, B3970-U Service Engineer’s Manual v1.0
Document part No. D1754-100
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