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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Overview......................................................................... 9
1.1 About the TYAN FT48-B8812 .................................................. 9
1.2 Product Models......................................................................... 9
1.3 Features.................................................................................. 10
1.4 Standard Parts List................................................................. 12
1.4.1 Box Contents ....................................................................... 12
1.4.2 Accessories ......................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Motherboard Details.................................................... 15
2.1 Board Image ........................................................................... 16
2.2 Sensors on the board ............................................................. 17
2.3 Block Diagram ........................................................................ 18
2.4 Board Parts, Jumpers and Connectors .................................. 19
2.5 Installing the Processor and Heat sink ................................... 31
2.6 Thermal Interface Material...................................................... 34
2.7 Tips on Installing Motherboard in Chassis ............................. 35
2.8 Lights on the Motherboard...................................................... 37
2.9 Installing the Memory ............................................................. 38
2.10 Attaching Drive Cables......................................................... 45
2.11 Installing Add-In Cards ......................................................... 46
2.12 Connecting External Devices ............................................... 47
2.13 Installing the Power Supply .................................................. 48
2.14 Finishing Up.......................................................................... 49
Chapter 3: About the Barebones Chassis Features.................... 51
3.1.1 System Front View .............................................................. 51
3.1.2 System Rear View ............................................................... 52
3.1.3 LED Definitions.................................................................... 52
3.1.4 Internal View........................................................................ 54
Chapter 4: Setting Up..................................................................... 55
4.0.1 Before you Begin ................................................................. 55
4.0.2 Work Area............................................................................ 55
4.0.3 Tools.................................................................................... 55
4.0.4 Precautions.......................................................................... 56
4.1 Installing Motherboard Components ...................................... 57
4.1.1 Removing the Chassis Cover.............................................. 57
4.1.2 Installing the PCI-E Cards ................................................... 58
4.2 Installing Hard Drives ............................................................. 60
4.3 Installing DVD Drive ............................................................... 62
4.4 Rack Mounting........................................................................ 68
4.4.1 Installing the Server in a Rack............................................. 68