MSI 5000P Master-A4M, 5000P Master-S8M, 5000P Master, MS-9175 User Manual

5000P Master

MS-9175 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-91751X1

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guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release September 2006

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver

updates, and other information.

Contact our technical staff at http://support.msi.com.tw/.

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:

† The power cord or plug is damaged. † Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. † The equipment has been exposed to moisture. † The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

† The equipment has dropped and damaged. † The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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 to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed below.

† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. † Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. † Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice 1

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’ INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-9175

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii

Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii

Revision History..............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v

Chapter 1 Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup....................................................................................2-1

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU......................................................................2-3

CPU, Heatsink, and Heat Pipe Cooler.........................................................2-4

Installing the Intel CPU Cooler.....................................................................2-5

Memory.................................................................................................................2-6

Memory Population Rules............................................................................2-6

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-7

Back Panel............................................................................................................2-8

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1..........................................2-9

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR2..................................................2-9

SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR3.................................................2-9

Connectors........................................................................................................2-10

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1..........................................................2-10

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4....................................................2-11

Serial Attached SCSI Connectors: SAS1/ SAS2....................................2-12

Fan Power Connectors: JFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6..........................................2-13

SSI 5-Pin Power Connector: CN1.............................................................2-13

Serial Port Connector: COM2....................................................................2-13

Front Panel Connector: JSSI1...................................................................2-14

Front Panel Reset Connector: JRST1......................................................2-14

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2...................................................2-15

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-15

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-16

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-16

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BIOS Recovery Jumper: J5......................................................................2-16

Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J7............................................................2-16

Slots....................................................................................................................2-17

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots.......................2-17

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots......................................2-17

PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-17

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup.............................................................................................3-1

Entering Setup.....................................................................................................3-2

Control Keys................................................................................................3-3

Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3

General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-3

The Menu Bar.......................................................................................................3-4

Main......................................................................................................................3-4

Advanced............................................................................................................3-6

Security..............................................................................................................3-14

Boot....................................................................................................................3-16

Power.................................................................................................................3-17

Exit......................................................................................................................3-18

Appendix A Intel SATA RAID.................................................................................A-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................A-2

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM...............................A-3

Installing Software..............................................................................................A-8

Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000...........................................................A-9

Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console.............................................A-10

RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................A-14

Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................A-16

Missing Hard Drive Member......................................................................A-22

Failed Hard Drive Member.........................................................................A-22

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................A-22

Appendix B LSI SAS RAID......................................................................................B-1

1. Introduction to Integrated RAID......................................................................B-2

Integrated RAID Benefits and Features.....................................................B-2

2. Integrated Mirroring Overview.......................................................................B-2

2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................B-3

2.2 IM Features...........................................................................................B-4

2.3 IM/IME Description.................................................................................B-5

2.4 Integrated Mirroring Firmware............................................................B-7

2.5 Fusion-MPT Support.............................................................................B-8

3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes..........................................................B-8

3.1 IM Configuration Overview.................................................................B-9

3.2 Creating IM and IME Volumes..............................................................B-9

3.3 Creating a Second IM or IME Volume.................................................B-12

3.4 Managing Hot Spares..........................................................................B-13

3.5 Other Configuration Tasks..................................................................B-14

4. Integrated Striping Overview.......................................................................B-16

4.1 Introduction.........................................................................................B-16

4.2 IS Features.........................................................................................B-16

4.3 IS Description......................................................................................B-17

4.4 Integrated Striping Firmware..............................................................B-18

4.5 Fusion-MPT Support............................................................................B-18

5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes..........................................................B-19

5.1 IS Configuration Overview.................................................................B-19

5.2 Creating IS Volumes............................................................................B-19

5.3 Creating a Second IS Volume.............................................................B-21

5.4 Other Configuration Tasks..................................................................B-22

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 5000P Master (MS-9175 v1.X), an excellent E-ATX server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 5000P & ESB2 controllers for optimal system efficiency, the 5000P Master accommodates the latest Intel® Dempsey/ Woodcrest processors (Quad-Core support by optional SKU) in LGA771 package and supports up to twelve 240-pin 533/667MHz ECC DDRII FB-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 48GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the 5000P Master can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose server, as well as in the future.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Dual-Core Xeon (Dempsey, Woodcrest) in Socket LGA771 (Quad-Core support by optional SKU)

- Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control

Supported FSB

- 1066/ 1333 MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 5000P

- South Bridge: Intel® ESB2

Memory Support

- DDRII 533/667 SDRAM (48 GB Max)

- 12 DDRII FB-DIMM slots (240pin / 1.8V, ECC)

LAN

- 2 Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel Gilgal (82563EB)

- 1 10/ 100 PHY Ethernet by Broadcom BCM5221

SAS

- 2 SAS connectors (wide port) controlled by LSI 1068

- Supports up to 8 SAS devices

IDE

- 1 IDE port

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode

SATA

- Four SATA ports support four SATA devices

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s

RAID

- SATA1~4 support RAID 0/1/10/5

- SAS1~2 support IR RAID 0/1/1E

Connectors

Back Panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 3 RJ45 Gigabit LAN ports

- 2 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 VGA connector

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- 1 COM port

- 1 NMI button

Onboard Pinheaders

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 com port pinheader

Slots

- 3 PCI Express x 8 slots

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

- 1 PCI-X 64 bit/ 133 MHz slot

System Management

- 2 x ADT 7462, Temperature (CPU, chassis), voltage monitor (VCCP, 1.5V, 3.3V, 5V, 12V), and fan monitors

BIOS

- 1 x 8 Mbit Flash

- BIOS boot recovery from floppy drive

- PCI 2.3/ PCI-Epress 1.0a complaint

- PnP 1.0A, SMBIOS 2.0, ACPI 2.0

- PXE boot protocol

- USB keyboard and mouse

- USB diskette/ USB flash/ CDROM boot USB boot

Power Management

- Wake up on LAN (WOL)

- RTC alarm

- Wake up on keyboard/ Mouse @ S1 only

- Wake up on USB @ S1 only

- Wake up on PCI (PME)

- ACPI S1, S4 and S5 functions

Form Factor

- E-ATX form factor: 12.0 X 13.0 inch

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php

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BATT

BIOS

IDE 1

JUSB2

JUSB1

JSSI1

JFAN4

JFAN6

(Reserve)

Mainboard Layout

T: Mouse B:Keyboard

COM1

VGA1

LAN jack

Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports

COM2

JNMI1

Serverengines

Polint

JCI1

J10

HY82563EB

JFAN1 JFAN5 JFAN2

DIMM33

DIMM32

DIMM31

DIMM23

DIMM22

DIMM21

DIMM13

DIMM12

DIMM11

Intel

Blackford

JFAN3

JPWR3

DIMM41

DIMM42

DIMM43

PCI5

PCI4

PCI3

PCI2

PCI1

Intel

ESB2

LSI

SAS 1068

SATA3

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

JSASID1

(Reserve)

SAS2

SAS1

(Reserve)

JPWR1

JPWR2

CN1CN2

(Reserve)

Cn6

(Rese rve)

JRST1

JBAT1

JFR B1

(Rese rve)

CN5

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.

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JSSI1

Quick Components Guide

Back Panel I/O, p.2-8

COM2,

p.2-13

PCI Slots,

p.2-18

PCI-E Slot,

p.2-18

JFAN6,

p.2-13

JPWR3,

p.2-9

DDRII DIMMs,

p.2-6

JFAN1/2/5 ,

p.2-13

CPU, p.2-3

JFAN4 ,

p.2-13

JPWR2,

p.2-9

JPWR1,

p.2-9

CN1,

p.2-13

JUSB1/2,

p.2-15

JFAN6,

p.2-13

JRST,

p.2-14

JSSI1,

p.2-14

JBAT1,

p.2-16

J7,

p.2-16

PCI-X Slot,

JCI1,

p.2-15

p.2-18

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SATA1~4,

p.2-11

IDE1,

p.2-10

J5,

p.2-16

SAS1/2,

p.2-12

Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports Intel® Dempsey/Woodcrest processors (Quad-Core support by optional SKU) in Socket LGA771. When you are installing the CPU, make

sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your

dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com

tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .

Important

1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

2. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

3. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 771 CPU.

The surface of LGA 771 CPU. Remember to apply some silicone heat transfer compound on it for better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU, Heatsink, and Heat Pipe Cooler

1. Locate the CPU socket. 2. Raise the load lever up to its full extent.

3. Open the load plate.

4. After confirming the CPU direction (indicated below with red circles) for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched.

5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.

6. Cover the load plate onto the package.

7. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate and then secure the lever with the hook under the retention tab.

Yellow triangle

Alignment Key

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Installing the Intel CPU Cooler

1. Flip over the mainboard and locate the position of the CPU sockets.

2. Install the backplates to the back of the CPU sockets with holes aligned.

CPU cooler backplate

3. Install the CPU(s) following the instructions on page 2-4.

4. Apply some heat paste all over the top of the CPU and place the cooler onto it.

6.Screw to secure the CPU cooler.

7. Install another CPU fan sink if necessary.

5.Connect the CPU fan power cord to CPUFAN1. Note: If dual processors are installed, connect the second CPU fan power cord to CPUFAN2.

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Memory

The mainboard provides twelve 240-pin ECC DDRII 533/667 FBD DIMM slots and supports up to 48 GB system memory.

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php.

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

68x2=1363 pin 52x2=104 pin

Memory Population Rules

This mainboard supports DDRII FBD 533/667 memory interface. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 4 GB. Users can install either single-

or double-sided modules depending on their needs.

DIMM33 DIMM32 DIMM31 DIMM23 DIMM22 DIMM21 DIMM13 DIMM12 DIMM11

DIMM41 DIMM42 DIMM43

channel 3

channel 2

channel 1

channel 4

Important

To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into the DIMM11 first (channel1/ 1st).

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Installing DDRII Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Notch

Important

Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on DDRII DIMMs.

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Back Panel

Mouse

LAN Port

Serial Port

Keyboard

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

Serial Port Connector The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.

VGA Connector The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.

LAN (RJ-45) Jacks The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.

USB Connectors The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

VGA Port

Gb LAN Ports

USB Ports

NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) Button: JNMI1

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JNMI1

(Back Panel)

Hardware Setup

Power Supply

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to the SSI power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs.

SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR3

Make sure to connect this connector with a 12V power supply to ensure stable operation of the graphics card.

JPWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS-ON# 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND

JPWR1

12124

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 PWR OK 9 5VSB 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V

JPWR2

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 GND 3 GND

4 GND

JPWR2 Pin Definition

Important

1. Maker sure that these power connectors are connected to adequate SSI power supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 700watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

PIN SIGNAL

5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V

JPWR3

4 3

JPWR3 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

2 1

1 GND 2 GND 3 12V 4 12V

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Connectors

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

The Ultra ATA100 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 100 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is backwards compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface.

IDE1

Important

If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA4

SATA1~SATA4 are high-speed SATA interface ports and support SATA data rates of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.

Serial ATA cable

SATA3

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

Take out the dust cover and connect to the hard disk devices

Connect to SATA1/2/3/4

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

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Serial Attached SCSI Connectors: SAS1/ SAS2

The SAS connector is a new generation serial communication protocol for devices designed to allow for much higher speed data transfers. It supports data transfer speeds up to 3 Gbit/s. SAS uses serial communication instead of the parallel method found in traditional SCSI devices but still uses SCSI commands for interacting with SAS devices. Each SAS connector can connect to 4 disk drives.

SAS2

SAS1

SAS cable

Connect to SAS connector

Connect to SAS devices

Important

Please do not fold the SAS cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

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Connect to power supply

Hardware Setup

Fan Power Connectors: JFAN1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

CONTROL

SENSOR

+12V

GND

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at Intel® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

SSI 5-Pin Power Connector: CN1

This connector provides power supply for the System Management Bus (SMB).

CN1

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 SMB clock 2 SMB data 3 PS alert 4 GND 5 3.3RS

Serial Port Connector: COM2

The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect 2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data 3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicate

COM 2

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Front Panel Connector: JSSI1

The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.

Chassis Intruder

Giga-bit LAN2 LEDSMBus

Power Switch

Reset Switch

JSSI1

Standby Power (5V)

2 1

Power LED

Giga-bit LAN1 LED

HDD LED

JSSI1 Pin Definition

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Power LED + 2 5Vs/b 3 Key 4 Reserved

5 Power LED - 6 Reserved 7 HDD Activity LED + 8 System Status LED + 9 HDD Activity LED - 10 System Status LED 11 Power Switch+ 12 NIC Activity LED + 13 Power Switch- (GND) 14 NIC Activity LED 15 Reset Switch+ 16 SMBus SDA 17 Reset Switch- (GND) 18 SMBus SCL 19 ACPI Sleep Switch 20 Chassis Intrusion 21 ACPI Sleep Switch (GND) 22 NIC#2 Activity LED + 23 NMI to CPU Switch 24 NIC#2 Activity LED 25 Key 26 Key 27 ID LED+ 28 SYSRDY+ 29 ID LED- 30 SYSRDY31 ID# 32 NC 33 GND 34 NC

34 33

Front Panel Reset Connector: JRST1

This connector connects to a 2-pin reset switch.

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JRST1

Hardware Setup

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1, JUSB2

The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pinheaders (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, mo-

dems and the like.

1 2

JUSB1/JUSB2

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB15 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key (no pin) 10 USBOC

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

GND

CINTRU

2 1

JCI1

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Jumpers

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data.

JBAT1

Keep Data

Clear Data

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

BIOS Recovery Jumper: J5

Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS. When the system is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).

Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J7

The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. You can clear BIOS password by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the password while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

2-16

Normal

Recovery

Clear

Hardware Setup

Slots

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slots

PCI Express architecture provides a high performance I/O infrastructure for Desktop Platforms with transfer rates starting at 2.5 Giga transfers per second over a PCI Express x1 lane for Gigabit Ethernet, TV Tuners, 1394 controllers, and general purpose I/O. Also, desktop platforms with PCI Express Architecture will be designed to deliver highest performance in video, graphics, multimedia and other sophisticated applications. Moreover, PCI Express architecture provides a high performance graphics infrastructure for Desktop Platforms doubling the capability of existing AGP 8x designs with transfer rates of 4.0 GB/s over a PCI Express x16 lane for graphics controllers, while PCI Express x1 supports transfer rate of 250 MB/s.

PCI 3/4/5: PCI Express x8 slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The motherboard provides one 32-bit Master PCI slot and one 64-bit PCI-X slot.

PCI2: 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

PCI1: 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X slot

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:

DEVICE ICH INT Pin IDSEL REQ & GNT

PCI Slot 1 INT# A/B/C/D AD26 R/G#0 PCIX Slot 1 INT# 0/1/2/3 AD26 R/G#0

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BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when:

BIOS Setup

² An error message appears on the screen during the

system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for cus-

tomized features.

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Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> key to enter Setup.

Press F2 to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important

1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:

P9175IMS V1.0 081506 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P = PHOENIX. 2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number. 6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, and V = VIA. 7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 081506 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Control Keys

<↑> Move to the previous item <↓> Move to the next item <←> Move to the item in the left hand <→> Move to the item in the right hand

<Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F9> Load Fail-Safe Defaults <F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

BIOS Setup

submenu

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.

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The Menu Bar

Main

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features available on your system’s chipset.

Security

Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords.

Power

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

BIOS Setup

System Time

The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

System Date

The date format is <Month> <Date> <Year>.

IDE Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave

[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select

[Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.

[Multi-Sector Transfers] Any selection except Disabled determines

the number of sectors transferred per block

[LBA Mode Control] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Ad-

dressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors

[32-Bit I/O] Enables 32-bit communication between

CPU and IDE card

[Tranfer Mode] Selects the method for transferring the data

between the hard disk and system memory

[Ultra DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

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Boot Features

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Boot-Time Diagnostic Screen

Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to display the diagnostic screen during boot.

QuickBoot Mode

Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items.

System/Extended Memory

The three items show the memory status of the system. (Read-only)

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BIOS Setup

Advanced Chipset Control

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

SERR Signal Condition

[None] Disables assertion of SERR# on memory error [Single bit] Enables SERR# assertion on single-bit memory errors

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[Multiple bit] Enables SERR# assertion on multi-bit memory errors [Both] Enables SERR# assertion on both single and multi-bit

memory errors

Memory Branch Mode

[Interleave] This function can write data interleaved between multiple

of memories. It can increase the speed of memory writing.

[Mirror] This function can write duplicate data onto a pair of

memories. If one of the mirrored memories suffers a failure or does not respond, the remaining memory will continue to function.

Branch 0/1 Rank Interleave

This function can write data interleaved between branchs to increase the speed.

Branch 0/1 Rank Sparing

System wil keep a part of branch free. If the other part suffers a failure, the keeping part will pinchhit and continue to function.

Extended Memory Testing

This field allows you to select a type of tests which will be performed on extended memory (above 1M).

Enable Multimedia Timer

This setting enables the Multimedia Timer to achieve better resolution for multimedia and other time-sensitive applications.

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Advanced Processor Options

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Intel Virtualization Technology

Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “virtual” systems.

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I/O Control Sub-Menu

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Intel I/O AT Function

This field enables Intel I/O Acceleration Technology which can move data more efficiently.

COM Ports Setting

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Serial Port A/B

These field allows you to the onboard Serial Port A/B.

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Base I/O Address

These items specify the base I/O addresses of the onboard Serial Port A/B.

Interrupt

These field allows you to select IRQ Resources for Serial Port A/B.

Parallel ATAA

This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Parallel-ATA controller.

Serial ATAA

This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-ATA controller.

Native Mode Operation

Certain OS does not support Native Mode. In this mode, system BIOS will search all available IRQs to use for HDD.

* New OS that supports switch to Native Mode (WinXP, Windows .NET Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native Mode. * Maximum 6 ATA devices to connect (4 for P-ATA & 2 for S-ATA).

SATA Controller Mode Option

This setting specifies SATA controller mode. Please note that Pre-Win2K OS’s do not work in Enhanced mode.

[Compatible] SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed in Legacy

mode.

[Enhanced] SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed (non-

AHCI) in Native IDE mode.

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Server Management Sub-Menu

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

DMI Event Logging

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

Event log validity/capacity

These items indicate the status of Event log validity and capacity.

View DMI event log

These item allows you to view the content of the DMI event log.

Event Logging

This function is used to log DMI events.

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ECC Event Logging

This function is used to log ECC events.

Clear all DMI event logs

This function is used to clear all DMI event logs.

IPMI

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:

IPMI Specification Version

Indicate the IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) version.

BMC Hardware/Firmware Version

Indicate the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) version.

System Event Logging

This function is used to log system events.

Existing Event Log Number

Indicates how many event logs are existing.

Remaining Event Log Number

Indicates how many event logs are remaining.

Event Log Control

SYS Firmware Progress

These field allows you to log System Firmware Progress.

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BIOS POST Errors

These field allows you to log POST Errors.

BIOS POST Watchdog

Setting the option to [Enabled] If BIOS POST fails, Watchdog restarts the BIOS POST.

OS boot Watchdog

Setting the option to [Enabled] If OS boot fails, Watchdog Timer reboots the OS.

Timer for loading OS (min)

This setting specifies the timer for loading OS. It will take an action depend on the setting of Time out action after time out.

Time out action

This setting determines what action to take if OS fails to boot.

Date Format to show

This setting specifies the date format to show on loggings.

Date Separator

This setting specifies the date separator to show on loggings.

Realtime Sensor Data

This setting shows the real-time CPU/system temperature & voltage data on the system monitor sensor.

BMC Password

This field allows you to enter the password for BMC.

Onboard VGA

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard VGA controller.

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Security

BIOS Setup

Supervisor Password Is, User Password Is

These items indicate the status of password settings.

Set Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.

Set User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot.

Password On Boot

Choosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of the supervisor password. If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled, BIOS assumes the user is booting.

Chassis Intrusion Detect

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

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Power

Wake On LAN

The item specifies how the system will be awakened from power saving mode when input signal of the LAN is detected.

Resume On Time

Select [On] to wake up the system at predetermined time.

Resume Time

The time format is <HH> <MM> <SS>.

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Boot

BIOS Setup

These settings allow users to set the priority of the specified devices.You may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, <+>/<-> key to move it up/down in the priority list, <f>/<r> key to specify the device fixed or removable, <x> key to exclude or include the device to boot, (Shift + 1) to enable or disable a device, (1 - 4) keys to load default boot sequence.

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Exit

Exit Saving Changes

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Discarding Changes

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

Load Setup Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.

Discard Changes

Abandon all changes.

Save Changes

Save changes to CMOS.

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Appendix A

Intel SATA RAID

The Southbridge provides a hybrid solution that combines four independent SATAII ports for support of up to four Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives. It offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors) and Intel® Martix Storage Technology.

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Introduction

The Southbridge provides a hybrid solution that combines four independent SATAII ports for support of up to four Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives.

Serial ATAII (SATAII) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 300MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:

1. Supports 300MB/s transfers with CRC error checking.

2. Supports Hot-plug-n-play feature.

3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command.

The Intel® Southbridge offers RAID level 0 (Striping), RAID level 1 (Mirroring and Duplexing), RAID level 5 (Block Interleaved Distributed Parity), RAID level 10 (A Stripe of Mirrors) and Intel® Martix Storage Technology.

RAID 0 breaks the data into blocks which are written to separate hard drives. Spreading the hard drive I/O load across independent channels greatly improves I/O performance. RAID 1 provides data redundancy by mirroring data between the hard drives and provides enhanced read performance. RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID. RAID 10 Not one of the original RAID levels, multiple RAID 1 mirrors are created, and a RAID 0 stripe is created over these. Intel Matrix RAID Technology is the advanced ability for two RAID volumes to share the combined space of two hard drives being used in unison.

Important

The least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1 or Matrix mode is 2. The least number of hard drives for RAID 10 mode is 4. And the maximum number of hard drives for RAID 5 mode is 3. All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix.

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BIOS Configuration

The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use <Ctrl> + <I> keys to enter the “Intel(R) RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). Also, you need to enable the RAID function in BIOS to create, delete and reset RAID volumes.

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM

1. Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:

The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility stored within the Intel RAID Option ROM. During the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following message will appear for a few seconds:

Important

The “Driver Model”, “Serial #” and “Size” in the following example might be different from your system.

After the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility.

Important

The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID.

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After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear:

(1) Create RAID Volume

1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field.

2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.

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3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection.

4. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the <Enter> key to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage. Here are some typical values: RAID0 – 128KB RAID10 – 128KB RAID5 – 64KB

5. Then select the capacity of the volume in the Capacity field. The default value is the maximum volume capacity of the selected disks.

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Important

Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives.

6.Then the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure to create the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue.

7.Then the following screen appears to indicate that the creation is finished.

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(2) Delete RAID Volume

Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost.

Important

If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable.

Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press <Enter> key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press <Delete> key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.

Press <Y> key to accept the volume deletion.

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(3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears:

Press <Y> key to accept the selection.

Important

1. You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.

2. Possible reasons to ‘Reset Disks to Non-RAID’ could include issues such as incompatible RAID configurations or a failed volume or failed disk.

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Installing Software

Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000

† New Windows XP / 2000 Installation

The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP /

2000.

1. Start the installation: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.

2. When the Windows XP Setup window is generated, press S to specify an Additional Device(s).

3. Insert the driver diskette Intel IAA RAID XP Driver (NH82801GR) into drive A: and press <Enter>.

4. Choose the driver Intel(R) 82801GR SATA RAID Controller from the dropdown list that appears on Windows XP Setup screen, and press the <Enter> key.

5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.

6. From the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP/2000 installation.

† Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation

1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.

3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel IAA RAID Edition.

4. The drivers will be automatically installed.

† Confirming Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation

1. From Windows XP/2000, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon.

2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.

3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) NH82801GR SATAII RAID Controller should appear.

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Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console

The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the hard drive from which the system is booting or a hard drive that contains important data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver

components. Insert the MSI CD and click on the Intel IAA RAID Edition to install the software.

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The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following:

Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.

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The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue.

After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.

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Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window, and click Next button to start installation.

Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon.

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The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation status.

Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.

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RAID Migration Instructions

The Intel Matrix Storage Console offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to RAID configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk. However, several important steps must be followed at the time the system is first configured in order to take advantage of RAID when upgrading to a second SATA hard drive:

1.BIOS must be configured for RAID before installing Windows XP on the

single SATA hard drive. Refer to On Chip SATA Setting for properly setting of the BIOS.

2.Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Driver during Windows Setup.

Refer to Installing Software for instructions on installing the driver during Windows Setup.

3.Install the Intel Matrix Storage Console after the operating system is installed.

To create a volume from an existing disk, complete the following steps:

Important

A Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from the added disk and the data cannot be recovered. It is critical to backup all important data on the added disk before proceeding. However, during the migration process, the data on the source disk is preserved.

After the Intel Matrix Storage Console has been successfully installed and the system has rebooted, click on the Intel Application Accelerator shortcut link (Start --> All Programs --> Intel Matrix Storage Manager --> Intel Matrix Storage Console) and the following window will appear:

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Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk

To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive.

The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard pops up to lead you for the following procedure. Click Next to continue.

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(1) Step 1: Configure Volume

Here you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selecting the RAID level and strip size.

† RAID Volume Name:

A desired RAID volume name needs to be typed in where the ‘RAID_Volume1’ text currently appears above. The RAID volume name has a maximum limit of 16 characters. The RAID volume name must also be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.

† RAID Level:

Select the desired RAID level:

RAID 0 (Performance) – A volume optimized for performance will allow you to

access your data more quickly.

RAID 1 (Redundancy) – A volume optimized for data redundancy will provide

you with a realtime duplicate copy of your data. Note: Only half of the available volume space will be available for data storage.

RAID 5 (Useful) – RAID 5 can be used on three or more disks, with zero

or more spare-disks. The resulting RAID-5 device size will be (N-1)*S, where N is the how many drive, S is the size of the smallest drive in the array. If one of the disks fail, all data are still intact. It can rebuild the disk from the parity information. If spare disks are available, reconstruction will begin immediately after the device failure. If two disks fail simultaneously, all data are lost. RAID-5 can survive one disk failure, but not two or more. Both read and write performance usually increase, but can be hard to predict how much. Reads are similar to RAID-0 reads, writes can be either rather

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expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order to be able to calculate the correct parity information), or similar to RAID-1 writes. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of the array. Heavily scattered writes are bound to be more expensive.

RAID 10 (Mirrored Stripes) – A RAID 1 array of two RAID 0 arrays.

† Strip Sizes:

Select the desired strip size setting. As indicated, the optimal setting is 128KB. Selecting any other option may result in performance degradation. Even though 128KB is the recommended setting for most users, you should choose the strip size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. The most typical strip size settings are:

4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB: Best for sequential transfers 32KB: Good for sequential transfers 64KB: Good general purpose strip size 128KB: Best performance for most desktops and workstations

(2) Select the source disk Then select the source disk that you wish to use and then click “--->” to move it to the Selected field. Then click Next to continue.

It is very important to note which disk is the source disk (the one containing all of the information to be migrated) and which one is the target disk. On a RAID Ready system, this can be determined by making a note during POST of which port (e.g. Port 0 or Port 1) the single disk is attached to. You can also use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number of the drive that contains all the data.

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(3) Select Member Hard Drive(s) Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click “-

-->” to move it to the Selected field. Then click Next to continue.

Please note that the existing data on the selected hard drive(s) will be deleted permanently. Do not forget to back up all the important data before continuing.

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(4) Specify Volume Size

Specify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. You may enter the amount in the space or use the slider to specify. It is recommended you use 100% of the available space for the optimized usage. For RAID 0 volume, if you do not specify 100% of the hard drive space, the rest hard drive space will be worked as RAID 1 volume, which is the new technology called Intel Matrix RAID. Then click Next to continue.

(5) Start Creating RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard

Before you continue the procedure of RAID volume creation from existing hard drive, read the dialogue box below carefully. Please note that once you click Finish, the existing data on the selected hard drive(s) will be deleted permanently and this operation cannot be undone. It is critical that you backup all important data before selecting Finish to start the migration process.

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(6) Start Migration

The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected. A dialogue window will appear stating that the migration process may take considerable time to complete, meanwhile a popup dialogue at the taskbar will also show the migration status. While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process, once the migration process starts, it cannot be stopped. If the migration process gets interrupted and your system is rebooted for any reason, it will pick up the migration process where it left off. You will be provided with an estimated completion time (the remaining time will depend on your system) once the migration process starts.

The following screen appears if the migration process is completed successfully. Then you have to reboot your system to use the full capacity of the new volume.

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Degraded RAID Array

A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize theremaining functional hard drive member. To reestablish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.

Missing Hard Drive Member

1. Make sure the system is powered off.

2. Reconnect the hard drive.

3. Reboot the system to Windows; the rebuild will occur automatically.

Failed Hard Drive Member

1. Make sure the system is powered off.

2. Replace the failed hard drive with a new one that is of equal or greater

capacity.

3. Reboot the system to Intel RAID Option ROM by press <Ctrl> and <I> keys

simultaneously during the Power-On Self Test (POST).

4. Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding, and then press ENTER.

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5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.

6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Yes'.

7. The Intel(R) Storage Utility will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select 'Rebuild to this Disk'. The 'Rebuild Wizard' will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.

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Appendix B

LSI SAS RAID

This appendix explains how to configure and use the components of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID (IR) software with LSI SAS 1064/1064E & 1068/1068E controllers.

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1. Introduction to Integrated RAID

This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID solution for LSI Logic SAS controllers, its features, and its benefits.

The LSI Logic Integrated RAID solution provides cost benefits for the server or workstation market where the extra performance, storage capacity, and/or redundancy of a RAID configuration are required. The two components of Integrated RAID are:

Integrated Mirroring (IM), which provides features of RAID 1 and RAID 1E

(RAID 1 Enhanced). RAID 1E is also called Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME)

Integrated Striping (IS), which provides features of RAID 0

By simplifying the IM and IS configuration options and by providing firmware support in its host adapters, LSI Logic can offer the Integrated RAID solution at a lower cost than a hardware RAID implementation.

Fusion-MPT™ firmware supports IM and IS volumes. You can configure IM and IS volumes together on the same LSI Logic SAS controller.

Integrated RAID Benefits and Features

Low cost RAID volume creation meets the needs of most internal RAID instal-

lations Easy to use - installation and configuration are not complex System can boot from an IM, IME, or IS volume No special OS-specific software required High reliability and data integrity

– Non-volatile write journaling – Physical disks not visible to OS or to application software

Low host CPU and PCI bus utilization Fusion-MPT architecture provides processing power

– Shared memory architecture minimizes external memory requests – Functionality is contained in device hardware and firmware

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2. Integrated Mirroring Overview

This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature.

2.1 Introduction

As a result of the shift towards Network Attached Storage (NAS), ISPs need a cost effective, fault-tolerant solution to protect the operating systems on small form factor, high-density, rack-mountable servers. The LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature—which includes Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME)—provide data protection for the system boot volume to safeguard critical information such as the operating system on servers and high performance workstations. The Integrated Mirroring feature gives customers a robust, high-performance, fault-tolerant solution to their storage needs, at a lower cost than a dedicated RAID controller.

The Integrated Mirroring feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM) or three to eight disks (IME), to provide fault-tolerant protection for critical data. (If a hot spare disk is used, the maximum volume size is seven mirrored disks, plus the hot spare disk.) Up to two IM volumes are supported per SAS controller, with up to ten drives total per controller.

v Note: Ten disk drives is the theoretical upper limit, although the SAS controller

itself may support fewer drives.

If a disk in an Integrated Mirroring volume fails, the hot swap capability allows the volume to be easily restored by simply swapping disks. The firmware then automatically re-mirrors the swapped disk. Additionally, each SAS controller can have one global hot spare disk available to automatically replace a failed disk in the one or two IM or IME volumes configured on the controller. The hot spare makes the Integrated Mirroring volume even more fault-tolerant.

v Note: You can configure an Integrated Mirroring volume and an Integrated Striping

volume on the same LSI Logic SAS controller.

The IM feature uses the same device drivers as the standard LSI Logic Fusion-MPT based controllers, providing seamless and transparent fault tolerance. This eliminates the need for complex backup software or expensive RAID hardware. The IM feature operates independently from the operating system, in order to conserve system resources. The BIOSbased configuration utility makes it easy to configure IM and IME volumes.

The Integrated Mirroring feature is currently available as an optional component of the Fusion-MPT architecture on LSI Logic controller products.

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2.2 IM Features

LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring and Integrated Mirroring Enhanced support the following features:

Configurations of one or two IM or IME volumes on the same LSI Logic SAS

controller. Each volume can consist of two mirrored disks (IM) or three to eight

mirrored disks (IME). (Optional) One global hot spare disk per controller. If a global hot spare disk is

defined, the upper limit for an IME volume is seven mirrored disks. Mirrored volumes run in optimal mode or in degraded mode (if one mirrored disk

fails) Hot swap capability Presents a single virtual drive to the OS for each IM/IME volume Supports both SAS and SATA disks, although the two types of disks cannot be

combined on the same LSI Logic SAS controller Fusion-MPT architecture Easy-to-use BIOS-based configuration utility (and DOS-based configuration

utility for manufacturing use only) Error notification: OS-specific event log updated by drivers and errors dis-

played inside the Fusion-MPT BIOS SES status LED support for Integrated Mirroring disks Write journaling, which allows automatic synchronization of potentially incon-

sistent data after unexpected power-down situations Metadata used to store volume configuration on mirrored disks Automatic background resynchronization while host I/Os continue Background media verification ensures that data on the IM volume is acces-

sible

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2.3 IM/IME Description

The LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports one or two mirrored volumes on each LSI Logic SAS controller (or one mirrored volume and one Integrated Striping volume). Typically, one of these volumes is the boot volume, as shown in Figure 2.1. This is accomplished through the firmware of the LSI Logic SAS controller that supports the standard Fusion-MPT interface. The runtime mirroring of the boot disk is transparent to the BIOS, drivers, and operating system.

Host-based status software monitors the state of the mirrored disks and reports any error conditions. In Figure 2.1 the system is configured with a second disk as a mirror of the first (primary) disk.

The advantage of Integrated Mirroring (RAID 1), is that there is always a mirrored copy of the data. The disadvantage is that writes take longer because data must be written twice. On the other hand, performance is actually improved during reads. Figure 2.2 shows the logical view and physical view of an Integrated Mirroring configuration with two disks in the mirrored volume.

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An IME volume can be configured with up to eight mirrored disks, or seven mirrored disks and a global hot spare. Figure 2.3 shows the logical view and physical view of an Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volume with three mirrored disks. Each mir- rored stripe is written to a disk and mirrored to an adjacent disk. This type of configuration is also called RAID 1E.

LSI Logic provides the BIOS-based configuration utility to enable the user to create IM and IME volumes during initial setup and to reconfigure them in response to hardware failures or changes in the environment.

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2.4 Integrated Mirroring Firmware

This section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) firmware, which supports up to two IM volumes per LSI Logic SAS controller.

2.4.1 Host Interface

The IM host interface uses the Message Passing Interface, as described in the Fusion-MPT Message Passing Interface Specification. Through the FusionMPT interface, the host OS has access to the IM volume as well as the physical disks.

2.4.2 Resynchronization with Concurrent Host I/O Operation

The IM firmware allows Host I/Os to continue on the IM/IME volume while the volume is being re-synchronized in the background. Resynchronization is attempted after a hot spare is activated due to a physical device failure, or after a hot swap has occurred to a physical disk in the IM or IME volume.

2.4.3 Metadata Support

The firmware supports metadata, which describes the IM/IME logical drive configuration stored on each member disk. When the firmware is initialized, each member disk is queried to read the stored metadata in order to verify the configuration. The usable disk space for each member disk is adjusted down to leave room for this data.

2.4.4 Hot Swapping

The IM firmware supports hot swapping. The hot-swapped disk is automatically resynchronized in the background, without any host or user intervention. The firmware detects hot swap removal and disk insertion. Following a hot swap event, the firmware readies the new physical disk by spinning it up and verifying that it has enough capacity for the mirrored volume. The IM firmware resynchronizes all hot-swapped disks that have been removed, even if the same disk is re-inserted. In a two-disk mirrored volume, the IM firmware marks the hot-swapped disk as the secondary disk and marks the other mirrored disk as the primary disk. The firmware resynchronizes all data from the primary disk onto the new secondary disk.

2.4.5 SMART Support

The IM firmware enables Mode 6 SMART on the member disks in the mirrored volume. Mode 6 SMART requires each physical disk to be polled at regular intervals. If a SMART ASC/ASCQ code is detected on a physical disk in the volume, the firmware processes the SMART data, and the last received SMART ASC/ASCQ is stored in non-volatile memory. The IM/IME volume does not support SMART directly, since it is just a logical representation of the physical disks in the volume.

2.4.6 Hot Spare Disk

One disk can be configured as a global hot spare disk, which protects data on the one or two volumes configured on the controller. If the IM firmware fails one of the mirrored disks, the firmware automatically replaces it with the hot spare

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disk. The IM firmware then resynchronizes the mirrored data. The IM firmware is automatically notified when the failed disk has been replaced, and the firmware then designates that disk as the new hot spare.

2.4.7 Media Verification

The IM firmware supports a background media verification feature that runs at regular intervals when the IM/IME volume is in optimal mode. If the verification command fails for any reason, the other disk’s data for this segment is read and written to the failing disk in an attempt to refresh the data. The current Media Verification Logical Block Address is written to non-volatile memory occasionally to allow Media Verification to continue approximately where it left off prior to a power-cycle.

2.4.8 Disk Write Caching

The IM firmware disables disk write caching by default. This is done to increase data integrity, so that the disk write log stored in NVSRAM is always valid. If disk write caching were enabled (not recommended), the disk write log could be invalid.

2.4.9 NVSRAM Usage

For the LSISAS1064/1064E and LSISAS1068/1068E controllers, the IM firmware requires at least a 32K NVSRAM in order to perform write journaling. Write journaling is used to verify that the mirrored disks in the IM/IME volume are synchronized with each other.

2.5 Fusion-MPT Support

The BIOS uses the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT interface to communicate to the SAS controller and firmware to enable Integrated Mirroring. This includes reading the FusionMPT configuration to gain access to the parameters that are used to define behavior between the SAS controller and the devices connected to it. The Fusion-MPT drivers for all supported operating systems implement the Fusion-MPT interface to communicate with the controller and firmware.

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3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes

This section describes how to create Integrated Mirroring (IM) and Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volumes using the LSI Logic SAS BIOS Configuration Utility (SAS BIOS CU).

3.1 IM Configuration Overview

You can use the SAS BIOS CU to create one or two IM or IME volumes on each LSI Logic SAS controller, with an optional global hot spare disk. All disks in an IM or IME volume must be connected to the same LSI Logic SAS controller.

Although you can use disks of different size in IM and IME volumes, the smallest disk determines the “logical” size of each disk in the volume. In other words, the excess space of the larger member disk is not used.

Refer to Section 2.2, “IM Features,” for more information about Integrated Mirroring volumes.

3.2 Creating IM and IME Volumes

The SAS BIOS CU is part of the Fusion-MPT BIOS. When the BIOS loads during boot and you see the message about the LSI Logic Configuration Utility, press Ctrl-C to start the CU. After you do this, the message changes to:

Please wait, invoking SAS Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, the main menu of the SAS BIOS CU appears. On some systems, however, the following message appears next:

LSI Logic Configuration Utility will load following initialization!

In this case, the SAS BIOS CU will load after the system has completed its power-on self test.

You can configure one or two IM or IME volumes per Fusion-MPT controller. You can also combine IM, IME, and Integrated Striping volumes on the same controller, up to a maximum of 10 physical disk drives.

The following guidelines also apply when creating an IM or IME volume:

All physical disks in the volumes must be either SATA (with extended command

set support) or SAS (with SMART support). SAS and SATA disks cannot be

combined in the same volume. Disks must have 512-byte blocks and must not have removable media. An IM volume must have two drives, plus an optional global hot spare. An IME

volume. An IME volume can have three to eight drives, or three to seven drives

if you also create a global hot spare.

v Note: If a disk in an IM or IME volume fails, it is rebuilt on the global hot spare if one

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is available. So adding a global hot spare greatly increases the level of data protection. (One global hot spare is allowed for the one or two volumes config ured on a controller.)

3.2.1 Creating an IM Volume

Follow these steps to create an IM volume with the SAS BIOS CU:

1. On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.

2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 3.1.

3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Proper- ties on the screen and press Enter.

4. When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create IM Volume. The Create New Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume.

5. Move the cursor to the “RAID Disk” column and select a disk. To add the disk to the volume, change the “No” to “Yes” by pressing the + key, . key, or space bar. When the first disk is added, the SAS BIOS CU prompts you to either keep existing data or overwrite existing data.

6. Press M to keep the existing data on the first disk or press D to overwrite it. If you keep the existing data, this is called a migration. The first disk will be mirrored onto the second disk, so the data you want to keep must be on the first disk added to the volume. Any data on the second disk is overwritten. As disks are added the Array Size field changes to reflect the size of the new volume.

7. (optional) Add a global hot spare by moving the cursor to the hot spare column and pressing the + key, . key, or space bar.

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Figure 3.2 shows an IM volume configured with a global hot spare disk.

8. When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The SAS BIOS CU pauses while the array is being created.

3.2.2 Creating an IME Volume

Follow these steps to create an IME volume with the SAS BIOS CU:

1. On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.

2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 3.1.

3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Proper- ties on the screen and press Enter.

4. When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create IME Volume. The Create New Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume.

5. Move the cursor to the “RAID Disk” column and select a disk. To add the disk to the volume, change the “No” to “Yes” by pressing the + key, . key, or space bar.

6. Repeat this step to select a total of three to eight disks for the volume (or three to seven disks if you will create a global hot spare). All existing data on all the disks you select will be overwritten. As you add disks, the Array Size field changes to reflect the size of the new volume.

7. (optional) Add a global hot spare to the volume by moving the cursor to the hot spare column and pressing the + key, . key, or space bar.

8. When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The SAS BIOS CU pauses while the array is being created.

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3.3 Creating a Second IM or IME Volume

The LSI Logic SAS controllers allow you to configure two IM or IME volumes. If one volume is already configured, and if there are available disk drives, there are two ways to add a second volume.

The first is as follows:

1. In the configuration utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. This will display the current volume.

2. Press C to create a new volume.

3. Continue with step 4 of the IM or IME creation procedure in the previous section to create a second volume.

The other way in which to add a second volume is as follows:

1. On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.

2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 3.1.

3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Proper- ties and press Enter.

4. Continue with step 4 of the IM or IME creation procedure in the previous section to create a second volume.

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3.4 Managing Hot Spares

You can create one global hot spare disk to protect the one or two IM/IME volumes defined on a SAS controller. Usually, you create the global hot spare at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Follow these steps to add a global hot spare disk later for the existing IM/IME volumes on the controller:

1. On the View Array screen, select Manage Array.

2. Select Manage Hot Spare on the Manage Array screen, shown in Figure 3.3.

3. Select a disk from the list by pressing the + key, . key, or space bar.

4. After you select the global hot spare disk, press C. An error message appears if the selected disk is not at least as large as the smallest disk used in the IM/ IME volume(s). The global hot spare disk must have 512-byte blocks, it cannot have removable media, and the disk type must be either SATA with extended command set support or SAS with SMART support. If SATA disks are used for the IM/IME volume(s), the hot spare disk must also be a SATA disk. If SAS disks are used, the hot spare disk must also be a SAS disk. An error message appears if the selected disk is not the same type as the disks used in the IM/IME volumes.

5. Select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The configuration utility will pause while the global hot spare is being added.

Follow these steps to delete a global hot spare:

1. Select Manage Hot Spare on the Manage Array screen.

2. Select Delete Hot Spare and then press C.

3. Select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The configuration utility will pause while the global hot spare is being removed.

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3.5 Other Configuration Tasks

This section explains how to do other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes.

3.5.1 Viewing Volume Properties

Follow these steps to view the properties of volumes:

1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. The properties of the current volume are displayed. If a global hot spare is defined, it is also listed.

v Note: If you create one volume using SAS disks, another volume using SATA

disks, and a global hot spare disk, the hot spare disk will only appear when you view the volume that has the same type of disks as the hot spare disk.

2. If two volumes are configured, press Alt+N to view the other array.

3. To manage the current array, select the Manage Array item and press Enter.

3.5.2 Synchronizing an Array

The Synchronize Array command forces the firmware to resynchronize the data on the mirrored disks is the array. It is seldom necessary to use this command, because the firmware automatically keeps the mirrored data synchronized during normal system operation. When you use this command, one disk of the array is placed in the Degraded state until the data on the mirrored disks has been resynchronized.

Follow these steps to force the synchronization of a selected array:

1. Select Synchronize Array on the Manage Array screen.

2. Press Y to start the synchronization, or N to cancel it.

3.5.3 Activating an Array

An array can become inactive if, for example, it is removed from one controller or computer and moved to another one. The “Activate Array” option allows you to reactivate an inactive array that has been added to a system. This option is only available when the selected array is currently inactive.

Follow these steps to activate a selected array

1. Select Activate Array on the Manage Array screen.

2. Press Y to proceed with the activation, or press N to abandon it. After a pause, the array will become active.

v Note: If there is a global hot spare disk on the controller to which you have

moved the array, the firmware checks when you activate the array to determine if the hot spare is compatible with the new array. An error message appears if the disks in the activated array are larger than the hot spare disk or if the disks in the activated array are not the same type as the hot spare disk (SATA versus SAS).

3.5.4 Deleting an Array

v CAUTION: Before deleting an array, be sure to back up all data on the array that

you want to keep.

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Follow these steps to delete a selected array:

1. Select Delete Array on the Manage Array screen.

2. Press Y to delete the array. After a pause, the firmware deletes the array. If there is another remaining array and a global hot spare disk, the firmware checks the hot spare disk to determine if it is compatible with the remaining array. If the hot spare disk is not compatible (too small or wrong disk type) the firmware deletes it also.

v Note: After a volume has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. When a RAID

1 volume is deleted, the data is preserved on the primary disk. The master boot records (MBR) of other disks in the array are deleted. For other RAID types, the master boot records of all disks are deleted.

3.5.5 Locating a Disk Drive, or Multiple Disk Drives in a Volume

You can use the SAS BIOS CU to locate and identify a specific physical disk drive by flashing the drive’s LED. You can also use the SAS BIOS CU to flash the LEDs of all the disk drives in a RAID volume. There are several ways to do this:

When you are creating an IM or IME volume, and a disk drive is set to Yes as

part of the volume, the LED on the disk drive is flashing. The LED is turned off when you have finished creating the volume.

You can locate individual disk drives from the SAS Topology screen. To do this,

move the cursor to the name of the disk in the Device Identifier column and press Enter. The LED on the disk flashes until the next key is pressed.

You can locate all the disk drives in a volume by selecting the volume on the

RAID Properties screen. The LEDs flash on all disk drives in the volume.

v Note: The LEDs on the disk drives will flash as described above if the firmware

is correctly configured and the drives or the disk enclosure supports disk location.

3.5.6 Selecting a Boot Disk

You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk:

1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List.

2. Select the SAS Topology option. The current topology is displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option. This is the key for toggling the boot device. If a device is currently configured as the boot device, the Device Info column on the SAS Topology screen will show the word “Boot.”

3. To select a boot disk, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B.

4. To remove the boot designator, move the cursor down to the current boot disk and press Alt+B. This controller will no longer have a disk designated as boot.

5. To change the boot disk, move the cursor to the new boot disk and press Alt+B. The boot designator will move to this disk.

v Note: The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature

to work.

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4. Integrated Striping Overview

This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) feature.

4.1 Introduction

The LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) feature is useful for applications that require the faster performance and increased storage capacity of striping. The low-cost IS feature has many of the advantages of a more expensive RAID striping solution. A single IS logical drive may be configured as the boot disk or as a data disk.

The IS feature is implemented with controller firmware that supports the Fusion-MPT Interface. IS provides better performance and more capacity than individual disks, without burdening the host CPU. The firmware splits host I/Os over multiple disks and presents the disks as a single logical drive. In general, striping is transparent to the BIOS, the drivers, and the operating system.

The SAS BIOS CU is used to configure IS volumes, which can consist of two to eight disks.

v Note: Integrated Mirroring and Integrated Striping volumes can be configured

on the same LSI logic SAS controller.

4.2 IS Features

Integrated Striping supports the following features:

Support for volumes with two to eight drives Support for two IS volumes, with up to 10 drives total, on a controller. An IS

volume can also be combined with an IM or IME volume.

v Note: Currently available LSI Logic SAS controllers support a maximum of eight

drives. All drives in a volume must be connected to the same SAS controller.

Presents a single virtual drive to the OS for each configured volume Support for both SAS and SATA drives, although the two types of drives

cannot be combined in one volume

Fusion-MPT architecture Easy-to-use SAS BIOS configuration utility Error notification Use of metadata to store volume configuration on disks OS-specific event log Error display inside the Fusion-MPT BIOS SES status LED support for drives used in IS volumes

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4.3 IS Description

The IS feature writes data across multiple disks instead of onto one disk. This is accomplished by partitioning each disk’s storage space into 64 Kbyte stripes. These stripes are interleaved round-robin, so that the combined storage space is composed alternately of stripes from each disk.

For example, as shown in Figure 4.1, segment 1 is written to disk 1, segment 2 is written to disk 2, segment 3 is written to disk 3, and so on. When the system reaches the end of the disk list, it continues writing data at the next available segment of disk

Figure 4.2 shows a logical view and a physical view of Integrated Striping configuration.

The primary advantage of IS is speed, because it transfers data to or from multiple disks at once. However, there is no data redundancy; therefore, if one disk fails, that data is lost.

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4.4 Integrated Striping Firmware

This section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) firmware.

4.4.1 Host Interface

The IS host interface uses the Message Passing Interface, as described in the Fusion-MPT Message Passing Interface Specification, including Integrated Striping. Through the Fusion-MPT interface, the host operating system has access to the logical IS drive as well as the physical disks.

4.4.2 Metadata Support

The firmware supports metadata, which describes the IS logical drive configuration stored on each member disk. When the firmware is initialized, each member disk is queried to read the stored metadata to verify the configuration. The usable disk space for each IS member disk is adjusted down to leave room for this data.

4.4.3 SMART Support

The IS firmware enables Mode 6 SMART on the IS member disks. Mode 6 SMART requires each physical disk to be polled at regular intervals. If a SMART ASC/ASCQ code is detected on a physical IS disk, the firmware processes the SMART data, and the last received SMART ASC/ASCQ is stored in non-volatile memory. The IS volume does not support SMART directly, since it is just a logical representation of the physical disks in the volume.

4.4.4 Disk Write Caching

Disk write caching is disabled by default on all IS volumes.

4.5 Fusion-MPT Support

The BIOS uses the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT interface to communicate to the SAS controller and firmware to enable Integrated Striping. This includes reading the FusionMPT configuration to gain access to the parameters that are used to define behavior between the SAS controller and the devices connected to it. The Fusion-MPT drivers for all supported operating systems implement the Fusion-MPT interface to communicate with the controller and firmware.

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5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes

This section describes how to create Integrated Striping (IS) volumes using the LSI Logic SAS BIOS Configuration Utility (SAS BIOS CU).

5.1 IS Configuration Overview

You can use the SAS BIOS CU to create multiple IS volumes, with up to 10 drives total on an LSI Logic SAS controller. Each volume can have from 2 to 8 drives. Disks in an IS volume must be connected to the same LSI Logic SAS controller, and the controller must be in the BIOS boot order.

Although you can use disks of different size in IS volumes, the smallest disk determines the “logical” size of each disk in the volume. In other words, the excess space of the larger member disk is not used. Usable disk space for each disk in an IS volume is adjusted down to leave room for metadata. Usable disk space may be further reduced to maximize the ability to interchange disks in the same size classification. The supported stripe size is 64 Kbytes.

Refer to Section 4.2, “IS Features,” for more information about Integrated Striping volumes.

5.2 Creating IS Volumes

The SAS BIOS CU is part of the Fusion-MPT BIOS. When the BIOS loads during boot and you see the message about the Setup Utility, press Ctrl-C to start it. After you do this, the message changes to:

Please wait, invoking SAS Configuration Utility...

After a brief pause, the main menu of the SAS BIOS CU appears. On some systems, however, the following message appears next:

LSI Logic Configuration Utility will load following initialization!

In this case, the SAS BIOS CU will load after the system has completed its power-on self test.

Follow the steps below to configure an Integrated Striping (IS) volume with the SAS BIOS CU. The procedure assumes that the required controller(s) and disks are already installed in the computer system. You can configure both IM and IS volumes on the same SAS controller.

1. On the Adapter List screen of the SAS BIOS CU, use the arrow keys to select a SAS adapter.

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2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 5.1.

3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Proper- ties on the screen and press Enter.

4. When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create IS Volume. The Create New Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume.

5. Move the cursor to the “RAID Disk” column. To add a disk to the volume, change the “No” to “Yes” by pressing the + key, . key, or space bar. As disks are added, the Array Size field changes to reflect the size of the new volume.

There are several limitations when creating an IS (RAID 0) volume: – All disks must be either SATA (with extended command set support) or SAS

(with SMART support).

– Disks must have 512-byte blocks and must not have removable media. – There must be at least 2 and no more than 8 drives in a valid IS volume. Hot

spare drives are not allowed.

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6. When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The configuration

utility will pause while the array is being created.

v Note: Integrated Striping does not provide any data protection in the event of

disk failure. It is primarily used to increase speed.

5.3 Creating a Second IS Volume

The LSI Logic SAS controllers allow you to configure two IS volumes, or an IS volume and an IM or IME volume. If one volume is already configured, and if there are available disk drives, there are two ways to add a second volume.

The first is as follows:

1. In the configuration utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. This will display the current volume.

2. Press C to create a new volume.

3. Continue with step 4 of Section 5.2, “Creating IS Volumes,” to create a second IS volume.

The other way in which to add a second volume is as follows:

1. On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.

2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 5.1.

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3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties and press Enter.

4. Continue with step 4 of the IS creation procedure in the previous section to create a second volume.

5.4 Other Configuration Tasks

This section explains how to do other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IS volumes.

5.4.1 Viewing IS Volume Properties

Follow these steps to view the properties of IS volumes:

1. In the configuration utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. The properties of the current volume are displayed.

2. If more than one volume is configured, press Alt+N to view the next array.

3. To manage the current array, press Enter when the Manage Array item is selected.

5.4.2 Activating an Array

Follow these steps to activate a selected array.

1. Select Activate Array on the Manage Array screen.

2. Press Y to proceed with the activation, or press N to abandon it. After a pause, the array will become active.

5.4.3 Deleting an Array

v CAUTION: Before deleting an array, be sure to back up all data on the array that

you want to keep. Follow these steps to delete a selected array:

1. Select Delete Array on the Manage Array screen.

2. Press Y to delete the array, or press N to abandon the deletion. After a pause, the firmware deletes the array.

v Note: Once a volume has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. The master

boot records of all disks are deleted.

5.4.4 Locating a Disk Drive, or Multiple Disk Drives in a Volume

When you are creating an IS volume, and a disk drive is set to Yes as part of the

volume, the LED on the disk drive is flashing. The LED is turned off when you

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have finished creating the volume.

You can locate individual disk drives from the SAS Topology screen. To do this,

move the cursor to the name of the disk in the Device Identifier column and press Enter. The LED on the disk flashes until the next key is pressed.

You can locate all the disk drives in a volume by selecting the volume on the

RAID Properties screen. The LEDs flash on all disk drives in the volume.

v Note: The LEDs on the disk drives will flash as described above if the firmware

is correctly configured and the drives or the disk enclosure supports disk location.

5.4.5 Selecting a Boot Disk

Follow these steps to select a boot disk:

1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List.

3. To select a boot disk, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B.

4. To remove the boot designator, move the cursor down to the current boot disk and press Alt+B. This controller will no longer have a disk designated as boot.

5. To change the boot disk, move the cursor to the new boot disk and press Alt+B. The boot designator will move to this disk.

v Note: The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature

to work.

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