MSI 945GC User Manual

945GC Network

MS-96C4 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-96C41X1

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

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.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release July 2008

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://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=service for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and

other information.

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

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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.

此为A级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。

在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

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-96C4

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.

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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

Watch Dog Timer Setting.....................................................................................1-5

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

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

Memory.................................................................................................................2-3

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-4

Front Panel I/O.....................................................................................................2-5

Connector............................................................................................................2-9

Jumper................................................................................................................2-16

Slot......................................................................................................................2-17

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

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

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

Main......................................................................................................................3-5

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

Boot....................................................................................................................3-18

Security..............................................................................................................3-20

Chipset...............................................................................................................3-21

Exit......................................................................................................................3-24

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 945GC Network (MS-96C4
V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 945GC & ICH7 chipsets
for optimal system efficiency, the 945GC Network ac­commodates the latest Intel® AtomTM processor, single­core (230) & dual-core (330) (Diamondville) and sup­ports up to two unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 400/533
DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 2GB memory
capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
945GC Network 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

- Intel Atom processor, single-core (230) & dual-core (330)
(Diamondville)

FSB

- 533MHz

Chipset

- Northbridge: Intel 945GC chipset

- Southbridge: Intel ICH7 chipset

Memory

- 2 unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 400/533 DIMM slots (240pin/1.8V)

- Up to 2GB memory capacity (Single Rank x 2 or Double Rank x 1)

LAN

- Supports 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports by Intel 82574L (LAN1 & LAN2
support LAN bypass function)

IDE

- 1 IDE port by Intel ICH7

- Supports ATA100/66

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SATA

- 2 SATAII ports by Intel ICH7

- Supports 2 SATAII devices

- Supports up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate

Graphics

- Onboard graphics integrated in Intel 945GC

Onboard I/O

Front I/O

- 1 DB9 serial port

- 2 USB 2.0 ports

- 4 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacks

Onboard Connectors

- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)

- 1 serial port pinheader

- 1 DB15 VGA connector

- 1 TPM pinheader

- 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)

Slot

- 1 Mini PCI slot

- 1 CompactFlash socket

Regulations

- FCC, CE

Dimension

- uATX form factor: 9.6” X 9.3”

Getting Started

Mounting

- 8 mounting holes

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J0

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

AUXFAN1

B
A
T
T

+

JPW1

PCI_E1

Intel

Intel

Intel

Diamondville

Mainboard Layout

COM1

JUSB1

JLAN1

JLAN2

JLAN3

JLAN4

J3

COM2

JVGA1

JP1

JTPM1

ATX1

945GC

CPU

JFP1

MINI PCI1

F_USB1

JSPI1

ICH7

SATA1

SATA3

DIMM1
DIMM2

JBAT

CF1

IDE1

JP2

945GC Network (MS-96C4 V1.X) Server Board

J4

J6

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Getting Started

Watch Dog Timer Setting

MS-96C4 watchdog timer is using Super I/O Winbond W83627EHG.

Setup procedures

A.Enter super I/O configuration mode -

mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 087h
out dx, al
out dx, al

B. Set pin 77 to WDTO# function

mov dx,04eh
mov al,02Dh;; ;Register 2Dh
out dx,al
inc dx
in al,dx

and al,0FEh ;Config Bit 0 As 0

out dx,al ;Config PIN 77 as WDTO#

C. Select Logical Device 8

mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 07h
out dx, al ;point to Logical Device Number Register
inc dx
mov al, 08h ;select Logical Device 8
out dx, al

D. Enable watchdog timer

Activate WDTO#

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mov dx, 04eh ;CR 30h: bit 0 fill in 1
mov al, 030h
out dx, al
inc dx
mov al, 01h
out dx, al

; Setup WDTO# count mode
; Set bit 4 and bit 3 by request
; Set bit 2 to 0
; Set bit 1 to 1

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mov dx, 04eh ;CR F7h: bit 4 fill 0 (clear event)
mov al, 0f7h
out dx, al
inc dx
in al,dx
and al, 0efh
out dx, al
;CR F6h: bit0~7 fill in counter time

Getting Started

E. Exit configuration mode

mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 0aah
out dx, al

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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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Quick Components Guide

Front Panel

I/O, p.2-5

JP1, p.2-15

J3, p.2-13

JTPM1, p.2-14

JVGA1, p.2-12

COM2, p.2-11

AUXFAN1, p.2-11

ATX1, p.2-4

JFP1, p.2-13

J0, p.2-14

DIMM Slots, p.2-3

SYSFAN1, p.2-11

CPUFAN1, p.2-11

F_USB1, p.2-12

MINIPCI1,

p.2-17

CF1, p.2-18

JPW1, p.2-4
SATA1, SATA3,

p.2-10

JSPI1, p.2-10

JBAT1, p.2-16

JP2, p.2-15

J4, p.2-18
J6, p.2-18

IDE1, p.2-9

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