MSI E7520 Master S2M, E7520U Master-A2, E7520 Master, MS-9136 User Manual

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English V ersion

G52-S9136X1

MS-9136 SSI Server Board

E7520 Master Series

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: July 2004

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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 A VANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

Micro-Star International

MS-9136

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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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.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release July 2004

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 for F AQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,

and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php

Contact our technical staff at: [e-mail]

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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 a service
personnel:

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

User’s Manual.

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

12. DO NOT LEA VE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR­AGE TEMPERA TURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MA Y DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT .

Safety Instructions

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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CONTENTS

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement.......................................................... ii

Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii

Trademarks.................................................................................................................... iii

Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii

Technical Support.......................................................................................................... iii

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ v

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

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

Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................................1-6

MSI Special Features ..........................................................................................1-7

PC Alert™ III ................................................................................................ 1-7

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

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

Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................. 2-3

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604 ..............................................2-4

Memory ...............................................................................................................2-5

Memory Bus Features ................................................................................ 2-5

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

Installing DDR Modules................................................................................ 2-6

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ................................................... 2-7

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

SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 ........................................................ 2-8

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

Back Panel .......................................................................................................... 2-9

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

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ......................................................... 2-10

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1...............................................2-10

Fan Power Connectors: FAN1/2/3/5/6 .....................................................2-10

A TA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................ 2-11

Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 ..................................2-12

Front USB Connector: USB2.....................................................................2-13

Front Panel Connector: JSSI1 ................................................................... 2-13

Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional) ................................2-14

SCSI LED Connector: JSCSI (Optional).................................................... 2-14

SSI 5-Pin Power Connector: CN14 ...........................................................2-15

4-pin I2C Bus Connector: CN28 ................................................................2-15

5-pin I2C Bus Connector: CN15 ................................................................2-15

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System ID Button: CN31............................................................................2-16

Serial Port Connector: COM 2 ................................................................... 2-16

Jumpers ............................................................................................................ 2-17

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .....................................................................2-17

BIOS Boot Block Protect Jumper: J1......................................................... 2-18

System Configure Jumper: CN40 .............................................................2-18

Slots ..................................................................................................................2-19

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ....................................... 2-19

PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................................... 2-20

SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM) .................................................................. 2-21

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

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

Control Keys ............................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

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

Main .....................................................................................................................3-6

System Summary................................................................................................3-8

Advanced ........................................................................................................... 3-9

IPMI (Optional) ...................................................................................................3-16

Security............................................................................................................. 3-19

Boot ...................................................................................................................3-21

Exit.....................................................................................................................3-22

Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional) .......................................................... A-1

Entering SCSI BIOS ............................................................................................ A-2

Control Keys .............................................................................................. A-2

Selecting the SCSI Channel ....................................................................... A-2

Selecting the Management Type................................................................ A-2

Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings.......................................................... A-4

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions .................................................................. A-4

Additional Options ...................................................................................... A-5

BIOS Information ........................................................................................ A-8

Disk Utilities ........................................................................................................ A-9

Appendix B: Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH-HR ................................ B-1

Introduction ........................................................................................................ B-2

1. Overview ............................................................................................... B-2

2. Operating System Compatibility ............................................................. B-2

3. Storage Requirements ........................................................................... B-2

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4. Features................................................................................................. B-2

5. Storage Management Software Overview........................................... B-2

Installing the Driver ............................................................................................ B-4

1. Installing the Driver in a New Windows System................................... B-4

2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System ............................ B-5

3. Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0 ......................................................... B-5

4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 ............................................................. B-6

Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition................................... B-7

1. Overview ............................................................................................... B-7

2. Supported Browsers............................................................................. B-7

3. Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations .......................................... B-7

4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows ............................... B-8

5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux .....................................B-11

Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition ..................................... B-12

1. Overview ............................................................................................. B-12

2. Architecture Overview........................................................................ B-13

3. Logging In ............................................................................................. B-13

4. Installing a Security Certificate ............................................................ B-14

5. Registering Your Software.................................................................. B-14

6. The Basics ........................................................................................... B-15

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.................................................................. B-19

1. Using the Array Configuration Utility ................................................... B-19

2. Using the Disk Utilities .......................................................................... B-22

Glossary .......................................................................................................... B-23

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Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the E7520 Master Series (MS-9136 v1.
X) SSI server board. The E7520 Master Series are superior computer
mainboards based on Intel® Lindenhurst & Hance Rapids chipsets
for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel

®

XeonTM processors in the 604 pin package, the E7520 Master Series
provide a solution for front-end and general purpose server/
workstation in the entry-level and mid-range market segment.

Chapter 1. Getting
Started

Getting Started

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Mainboard Specifications

CPU

h Dual XeonTM (FSB 800MHz) processors in the 604-pin package
h 1MB L2 Cache
h 6.4GB/s Trans Rate

Chipset

h Intel® Lindenhurst (E7520) MCH (Memory Controller Hub)
h Intel® Hance Rapids ICH (I/O Controller Hub)
h Intel® PXH PCI bridge

Memory Bus Feature

h Supports 8 184-pin DDR DIMMs up to 32 GB with DDR 266 or 16 GB with DDR 333
h Dual-Channel DDR 266 (4-DIMM per channel)/333 (3-DIMM per channel) registered

ECC DIMM

Slots

h One PCI (32-bit/33MHz) slot
h Two PCI-X (64-bit/100MHz) slots (the green one for Adaptec Zero-Channel RAID &

Intel RAIDIOS)

h One PCI-X (64-bit/133MHz) slot
h Two PCI Express x8 slots (PCI Express Bus specification v1.0a compliant)

HDD Interface

h SCSI interface supported by Adaptec AIC-7902 Ultra-320 SCSI controller (Optional)

- Integrated Adaptec AIC-7902 Ultra-320 SCSI adapter

- Supports dual-channel Ultra320 LVD SCSI

- Supports Adaptec ZCR & Intel RAIDIOS (Zero-Channel RAID)

h Serial ATA RAID interface supported by Intel® Hance Rapids ICH (with 2 SATA

connectors onboard/can connect up to 2 Serial ATA drives)

h Ultra A TA/100 Bus Master IDE interface supported by Intel® Hance Rapids ICH (with

2 IDE connectors onboard/can connect up to 4 Ultra ATA drives)

Onboard Peripherals

h On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and

2.88Mbytes

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- One PS/2 keyboard port

- One PS/2 mouse port

- 2 serial ports (COM1 & COM2)

- 1 VGA port

- 4 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2)

- 2 RJ45 LAN jacks

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Getting Started

Network

h Intel® 82541GI Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Power Management Features

h Wake on LAN (WOL)/USB/PCI/Mouse/Ring (WOR)
h RTC alarm
h Supports ACPI S1, S4, and S5 function

System Management

h SMBus (I2C)
h Hardware monitoring
h Thermal protection
h Chassis intrusion

BIOS

h 8 Mbit Flash EEPROM
h PCI 2.2 compliant, VPD, and DMI
h SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0
h Supports PXE boot protocol
h APM 1.2, WOL, WOR
h PC2001 system design compliant

Dimension

h SSI EEB 3.0 Form Factor: 12.0 x 13.0 inch

Mounting

h 17 mounting holes in total, including CPU fan mounting holes

MSI Reminds You...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
*CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT Technology;
*Chipset: Intel® Chipsets that support HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:

http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

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Mode Refresh Minimum Amount of Memory Required

rate(Hz)
640x480 60
640X480 7 2
640X480 7 5
640X480 9 0
640X480 100
800X600 6 0
800X600 7 0
800X600 7 5
800X600 9 0
800X600 100
1024X768 6 0
1024X768 7 2
1024X768 7 5
1024X768 9 0
1024X768 100
1280x1024 43
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 70
1280x1024 72
1600x1200 66
1600x1200 76

8bpp 16bpp 24bpp 32bpp
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 4MB 4MB 6MB
2MB 4MB 4MB 6MB
2MB - 4MB 6MB
2MB - 4MB 6MB
4MB 4MB 6MB 8MB
4MB 4MB 6MB -

Table 1. 2D Modes (TFT or CRT)

Shading indicates modes not supported by TFT

MSI Reminds You...

Please refer to Table 1 for 2D modes supporting both CRT and LCD.
The table specifies the minimum memory requirements for various
display resolutions, refresh rates and color depths.

Video

h Integrated ATI Radeon™ 7000 graphics controller

- Onboard 8MB Video SDRAM

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Getting Started

MSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional)

 MSI-9569 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support
IPMI 1.5 (option)

MS-9569 BMC Card Specifications

BMC Chip

- Qlogic Zircon UL ( ARM7 TDMI 32-bit/40MHz RISC), 128-pin PQFP

- Host hardware interface: LPC interface

- Host software interface: KCS interface

Memory Size

- 256 X 16 Bits SRAM

- 4M Bits Flash

Form Factor

- Add-on Card on SO-DIMM (144 pin, Key position in 50)

Onboard Connector/Header

- JTAG header (14 pin) for debugging

Key Features

- IPMI 1.5 Compliant

- Out-of-band LAN based management using RMCP

- FRU/SEL access

- Remote out-of-band alerts

- Event log

- Supports CLI (command line interface) over Serial or shared NIC (RMCP)

- Ability to update firmware inband unattended

- Remote access security (MD5)

- Out-of-band environmental monitoring and alerting

- Secure remote power control and system reset over Serial or shared NIC
(RMCP)

- Supports Microsoft EMS

- Supports onboard I2C ADT 7463, Winbond 83791 to extend Hardware monitor
feature

- Supports ASR (Automatic Server Restart)

System Management

Two SMBus 2.0 (I2C)

- One SMBus for Intel® 82541

- One SMBus for ADT 7463, Winbond 83791, SEEPROM access, CPU thermal
sensor

CPU Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature
System Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature

Sensor Management

Monitored Voltage: +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Thermal protection (CPU/System overheat shut down through BMC)
No Chassis Intrusion
LED x 3 (ID_LED, BMC Heartbeat, Status LED )
On-Board Diagnostic LEDs ( 6 x Memory DIMM, 2 x CPU, 10 x FAN )
Supports shared NIC (Intel® 82541)

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Mainboard Layout

MS-9136 v1.X SSI Server Board

DIMM2

DIMM6

DIMM4

DIMM8

DIMM1

DIMM5

DIMM3

DIMM7

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PCI 5

PCI 4

PCI 2

PCI 3

USB
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Gigabit LAN

Intel

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Getting Started

MSI Special Features

PC Alert™ III

The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like
your PC doctor that can detect the following PC
hardware status during real time operation:

Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures
Ø monitor fan speed(s)
Ø monitor system voltage
Ø monitor chassis intrusion

If one of the items above is abnormal, the
program main screen will be immediately shown
on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted
in red. This will continue to be shown until user
disables the warning.

MSI Reminds You...

1. Items shown on PC Alert™ III vary depending on your system status.

2. The mainboard bound with MS-9569 BMC card (Server Manage­ment Features) won’t support PC Alert™ III.

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup

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

CPU, p.2-3

CN14, p.2-15

FAN3, p.2-10

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-9

DIMM1~8, p.2-5

FAN5, p.2-10

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PCI Slots,

p.2-19

SCSI1/2,

p.2-14

JSCSI1, p.2-14

CN15, p.2-15

COM2, p.2-16

IDE2/1,

p.2-11

JSSI1, p.2-13

FAN1, p.2-10

JPWR1, p.2-8

JCI1, p.2-10

J1, p.2-18

CN40, p.2-18

USB2, p.2-13

JBAT1, p.2-17

SATA1/2, p.2-12

CN28, p.2-15

FAN6/2,

p.2-10

FDD1,p.2-10

CN39,p.2-21

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Hardware Setup

The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processor(s). The
mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 604 for easy CPU installation. You
can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the
following points in mind before installing CPU(s):

1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket.

2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs
running at the same FSB frequency.

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 find the
Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.

Central Processing Unit: CPU

MSI Reminds You...

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C.
We highly recommend that the direction of inlet air should follow the
direction indicated above for better cooling effect.

Replacing the CPU

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

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1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.

2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 170-de­gree angle.

3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold
arrow should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only fit
in the correct orientation.

4. If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.

5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, al­ways close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embed­ded into the socket.

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604

Open Lever

Sliding

Plate

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Correct CPU placement

Incor rect CPU placement

X

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Close
Lever

Press down

the CPU

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Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides 8 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules. You can install PC2100/DDR266 or PC2700/DDR333 DDR SDRAM
modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~8).

Memory Bus Features

 Support for direct connect of two DDR channel interfaces, DDR266/DDR333 tech-

nology

 Full operation support in single channel mode on either interface
 Stacked or unstacked DIMM support for registered DDR266 technology(up to four

DIMMs per channel)

 Stacked or unstacked DIMM support for registered DDR333 technology(up to

three DIMMs per channel)

 144-bit wide with ECC, DDR266/DDR333 memory interface supports x72, ECC,

registered DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs (using 128 Mb, 256 Mb, 512Mb, and 1 Gb)

 Maximim 16 GB support with DDR333 up to two stacked DIMMs(1 Gb x4 DRAMs)
 Maximim 32 GB support with DDR266 up to two stacked DIMMs(1 Gb x4 DRAMs)
 Data bandwidth per channel 2.13 GB/s (DDR266) / 2.7 GB/s (DDR333)
 Support for S4EC/D4ED (144,128) x4, Intel x4 Single Device Data Correction (x4

SDDC) ECC in dual channel mode

 Support SEC/DED (72,64) ECC on each channel when Intel Single Device Data

Correction (SDDC) is disabled

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Memory Population Rules

The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one
DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to
meet your own needs. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory

modules of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs “in pairs” -- {DIMM1 &
DIMM2}, {DIMM3 & DIMM4}, {DIMM5 & DIMM6}, {DIMM7 & DIMM8}.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

DDR333 DIMM slot population

DIMM Configuration DIMM 1, 2 DIMM 3, 4 DIMM 5, 6 DIMM 7, 8

1 Single Rank E (Empty) E Single Rank E
1 Dual Rank E E Dual Rank E
2 Single Ranks E Single Rank Single Rank E
1 Dual Rank, 1 Single Rank E Dual Rank Single Rank E
2 Dual Ranks E Dual Rank Dual Rank E
3 Single Ranks Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank E
1 Dual Rank, 2 Single Ranks Dual Rank Single Rank Single Rank E

DDR266 DIMM slot population

DIMM Configuration DIMM 1, 2 DIMM 3, 4 DIMM 5, 6 DIMM 7, 8

1 Single Rank E (Empty) E E Single Rank
1 Dual Rank E E E Dual Rank
2 Single Ranks E E Single Rank Single Rank
1 Dual Rank, 1 Single Rank E E Dual Rank Single Rank
2 Dual Ranks E E Dual Rank Dual Rank
3 Single Ranks E Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank
1 Dual Rank, 2 Single Ranks E Dual Rank Single Rank Single Rank
2 Dual Ranks, 1 Single Rank E Dual Rank Dual Rank Single Rank
3 Dual Ranks E Dual Rank Dual Rank Dual Rank
4 Single Ranks Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank
1 Dual Rank, 3 Single Ranks Dual Rank Single Rank Single Rank Single Rank
2 Dual Ranks, 2 Single Ranks Dual Rank Dual Rank Single Rank Single Rank
3 Dual Ranks, 1 Single Rank Dual Rank Dual Rank Dual Rank Single Rank
4 Dual Ranks Dual Rank Dual Rank Dual Rank Dual Rank

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Hardware Setup

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only

fit in the right orientation.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until

the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.

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

MSI Reminds You...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.

Volt

Notch

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

DDR266 DDR333

FSB800 OK OK

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Power Supply

The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Before
inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are
installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

SSI 24-Pin 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 Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU.

JPWR2

1

8

5

4

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 3VSB
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

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

JPWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

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

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

JPWR2 Pin Definition

MSI Reminds You...

1. Power supplies of 300watt (and up) are highly recommended for sys­tem stability.

2. Please refer to the Intel/AMD websites for recommended power
supplies.

JPWR1

12

1

24

13

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Hardware Setup

Back Panel

Mouse

Keyboard USB COM 1 LANVGA

LAN

RJ-45 LAN Jack

Link Indicator

8 1

Activity Indicator

Gigabit LAN Pin Definition

USB Ports

1 2 3 4

Serial Port

PIN SIGNAL

1DCD
2 SIN
3 SOUT
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9RI

VGA Port

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

Pin1

Mouse/KBD

DATA

Pin2 NC

Pin3 GNDPin4 VCC

Pin5

Mouse/KBD Clock

Pin6 NC

PIN SIGNAL

1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 N/C
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 +5V
10 GND
1 1 N/C
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

1

5

11

15

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 D0P Differential Pair 0+
2 D0N Differential Pair 0­3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 2­6 D1N Differential Pair 1­7 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8 D3N Differential Pair 3-

Parallel

Dump Switch

(Reserved Function)

System
ID Button

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The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD,
case, LAN, USB Ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.

Connectors

Fan Power Connectors: FAN1/2/3/5/6

The FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN5, and FAN6 support system cooling fan with
+12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the
connectors, always 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 onboard, you must use a specially designed
fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

FAN5

Sensor

+12V
GND

MSI Reminds You...

Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fans.

FAN1/3

Sensor

+12V

GND

FAN2/6

Sensor

+12V

GND

FDD1

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is open,
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.

JCI1

1

GND

CINTRU

2

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Hardware Setup

IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a

Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode
by setting the jumper accordingly.

IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.

MSI Reminds You...

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.

A T A100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra ATA66/100 controller
that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ATA66/100 function. You can
connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future
BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk
cable.

IDE1IDE2

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Serial A TA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2

The southbridge Intel® Hance Rapids ICH provides a hybrid solution that combines
two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID)
drives and utilizes Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID
levels 0 and 1 for easy management of the storage subsystems. Both connectors
support 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s and are fully compliant with
Serial ATA 1.0 specifications.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND

5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND

SA TA1/2 Pin Definition

Connect to SA TA1 or SAT A2

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

Optional Serial A TA cable

MSI Reminds You...

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

SATA2SATA1

7

1

7

1

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Hardware Setup

Front USB Connector: USB2

The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header USB2 (optional USB 2.0
bracket available) that is 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,

modems and the like.

1

2

9

10

USB2

Front Panel Connector: JSSI1

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

JSSI1

34

Standby
Power (5V)

Power LED

HDD
LED

Reset Switch

Power
Switch

Giga-bit
LAN1 LED

Giga-bit
LAN2 LEDSMBus

Chassis
Intruder

33

2
1

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Power LED + 2 5Vs/b
3 Key 4 No Connection

5 Power LED - 6 No Connection
7 HDD Activity LED + 8 System Status LED +
9 HDD Activity LED - 10 System Status LED ­11 Power Switch+ 1 2 NIC Activity LED +
1 3 Power Switch- (GND) 14 NIC Activity LED ­1 5 Reset Switch+ 1 6 SMBus SDA
17 Reset Switch- (GND) 1 8 SMBus SCL
1 9 ACPI Sleep Switch 2 0 Chassis Intrusion
2 1 ACPI Sleep Switch (GND) 22 NIC#2 Activity LED +
2 3 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

JSSI1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 USBPWR 2 USBPWR
3 USBP2- 4 USBP3­5 USBP2+ 6 USBP3+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 N C

Pin Definition

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Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional)

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel interface standard for
attaching peripheral devices to computers. Ultra320 SCSI is the seventh generation
of SCSI I/O technology, and has a maximum data rate speed of 320 MB/sec. SCSI’s
commitment to backward compatibility and legacy support are the primary reasons for
its durability as an I/O interface, making SCSI the industry standard for disk drive
connection in virtually all high-performance servers.

SCSI LED Connector: JSCSI (Optional)

This connector is used to connect to a LED for showing the activity of SCSI
devices attached to the SCSI connectors.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 +DB(12) 35 -DB(12)
2 +DB(13) 36 -DB(13)
3 +DB(14) 37 -DB(14)
4 +DB(15) 38 -DB(15)
5 +DB(P1) 39 -DB(P1)
6 +DB(0) 40 -DB(0)
7 +DB(1) 41 -DB(1)
8 +DB(2) 42 -DB(2)
9 +DB(3) 43 -DB(3)
10 +DB(4) 44 -DB(4)
11 +DB(5) 45 -DB(5)
12 +DB(6) 46 -DB(6)
13 +DB(7) 47 -DB(7)
14 +DB(P) 48 -DB(P)
15 GROUND 49 GROUND
16 DIFFSENS 50 GROUND
17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR
18 TERMPWR 52 TERMPWR
19 RESERVED 53 RESERVED
20 GROUND 54 GROUND
21 +ATN 55 -ATN
22 GROUND 56 GROUND
2 3 +BSY 57 -BSY
24 +ACK 58 -ACK
25 +RST 59 -RST
26 +MSG 60 -MST
27 +SEL 61 -SEL
28 +C/D 62 -C/D
29 +REQ 63 -REQ
30 +I/O 64 -I/O
31 +DB(8) 65 -DB(8)
32 +DB(9) 66 -DB(9)
33 +DB(10) 67 -DB(10)
34 +DB(11) 68 -DB(11)

68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector

1

35

34
68

SCSI1/2

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC5
2 SCSI_LED
3 SCSI_LED
4 VCC5

Pin Definition

MSI Reminds You...

SCSI LED connects to JFP1 HDD
LED (storage LED) pins. The
JSCSI is used to connect SCSI
card LED signal.

1

JSCSI

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Hardware Setup

SSI 5-Pin Power Connector: CN14

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

PIN SIGNAL

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

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 SMBUS_SDA
2 GND
3 SMBUS_SCL
4NC

CN28 Pin Definition

CN15 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 SMBCLK
2 SMBDATA
3NC
4 GND
5 VCC3

4-pin I2C Bus Connector: CN28
5-pin I2C Bus Connector: CN15

The mainboard provides I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connectors for users to
connect to System Management Bus (SMBus) interfaces.

CN14

1

1

CN28

CN15

1

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System ID Button: CN31

The CN31 system ID button is designed to facilitate the management of two or
more MS-9136 systems. When one of the systems crashes, users may press the
CN31 button on the back panel of all systems (or alternatively press the identical
System ID Button on the front panel) and the system ID LED of the crashed system will
simultaneously light up, helping users to easily identify the broken system and get it
fixed. By pressing the CN31 button again, the system ID LED will go out.

CN31

Back Panel

Serial Port Connector: COM 2

The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port COM 2. 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 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

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

Pin Definition

COM 2

1

9

2

8

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Hardware Setup

The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through
the use of jumpers.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1

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, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.

Jumpers

MSI Reminds You...

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.

Keep CMOS Clear CMOS

1

1

JBA T1

1

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System Configure Jumper: CN40

The CN40 jumper determines which mode the system will enter while powered
on. Under Normal Mode, the system will enter the assigned OS as usual. Under
Configure Mode, the system will directly enter BIOS setup utility. This enables you to
modify the BIOS configurations. Under Recovery Mode, you have to insert certain
boot disk into the floppy drive before powering on the system. After powered on, the
system will read the boot disk and enter DOS. This enables you to update the BIOS
with a Flash utility if necessary.

BIOS Boot Block Protect Jumper: J1

This jumper is used to protect the BIOS boot block from virus infection. When
locked, the BIOS boot block cannot be accessed, making BIOS update impossible.
When BIOS update is intended, remove the jumper cap to disable BIOS flash protection.

Disable BIOS
Flash Protection

1

Enable BIOS
Flash Protection

1

J1

1

1

1

1

Configure ModeNormal Mode Recovery Mode

CN40

1

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Hardware Setup

Slots

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The motherboard provides one 32-bit Master PCI slot, three 64-bit PCI-X slots,
and two PCI Express x8 slots.

PCI 4: PCI Express x8 slot

PCI 1: 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot from

Hance Rapids, 3.3V device only

PCI 5: PCI Express x8 slot

PCI 6: 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X slot

connecting to PXH channel B,

3.3V device only

MSI Reminds You...

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the ex­pansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software set­tings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS
configuration.

PCI 3: 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X slot
connecting to PXH channel A,

3.3V device only
PCI 2: 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X slot

connecting to PXH channel A,

3.3V device only (supports
ZCR card)

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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 INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:

PCI33-32 Routing (From Hance Rapids)

PCI DEVICE IDSEL INT A INT B INT C INT D REQ GNT
PCI Slot1 AD17 PIRQB# PIRQC# PIRQD# PIRQA# REQ0# GNT0#

PCI66-32 Routing (From Hance Rapids)

PCI DEVICE IDSEL INT A INT B INT C INT D REQ GNT
A TI VGA AD17 PXIRQ0# NA NA NA PXREQ0# PXGNT0#
GIGA LAN0 AD18 PXIRQ1# NA NA NA PXREQ1# PXGNT1#
GIGA LAN1 AD19 PXIRQ2# NA NA NA PXREQ2# PXGNT2#

PCIX-64 Routing (From PXH Channel A, 100MHz)

PCI DEVICE IDSEL INT A INT B INT C INT D REQ GNT
PCI_2 AD18 PAIRQ_4# PAIRQ_5# SCSI_IRQA SCSI_IRQB PAREQ_1# P AGNT_1#
PCI_3 AD17 PAIRQ_0# PAIRQ_1# PAIRQ_2# PAIRQ_3# PAREQ_0# PAGNT_0#
SCSI_IRQA P AIRQ_6#
SCSI_IRQB PAIRQ_7#
AIC 7902 AD19 SCSI_IRQA SCSI_IRQB NA NA PAREQ_2# PAGNT_2#

PCIX-64 Routing (From PXH Channel B, 266MHz)

PCI DEVICE IDSEL INT A INT B INT C INT D REQ GNT
PCI_6 AD17 PBIRQ_0# PBIRQ_1# PBIRQ_2# PBIRQ_3# PBREQ_0# PBGNT_0#

PCI Express Routing (From MCH)

PCI DEVICE IDSEL INT A INT B INT C INT D REQ GNT
PCI_4 Group C x8
PCI_5 Group B x8
PXH Group A x8

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Hardware Setup

SODIMM144__8MMP

COM1_DI(I)

1

COM1_RST#(O)

3

COM1_DCD#(I)

5

COM1_RI#(I)

7

COM1_CTS#(I)

9

COM1_DTR#(O)

13

COM1_DSR#(I)

15

COM1_EN/SW#(O)

17

COM2_EN/SW#(O)

19

COM_BUS_EXCH(O)

21

FAN_TACH3(I)

33

POST/I2C_ACK#(O)

23

5VSB_VDD_ANALOG

25

FAN_TACH0(I)

27

FAN_TACH1(I)

29

FAN_TACH2(I)

31

FAN_TACH4(I)

35

FAN_TACH5(I)

37

NC

39

NC

41

NC

43

NC

45

NC

47

NC

49

GND_ANALOG

51

I2C_0_SDA

53

I2C_0_SCL

55

I2C_0_INT#

57

3VSB_ANALOG

59

I2C_2_SDA

61

I2C_2_SCL

63

I2C_INT#(I)

65

SB_PWR_PG(I)

67

Main_PWR_PG(I)

69

ANALOG_VOLT0(I)

71

ANALOG_VOLT1(I)

73

ANALOG_VOLT2(I)

75

ANALOG_VOLT3(I)

77

ANALOG_VOLT4(I)

79

ANALOG_VOLT5(I)

81

ANALOG_VOLT6(I)

83

ANALOG_VOLT7(I)_BAT

85

RTS_SEN_EN(O)

87

3.3VSB_ANALOG

89

NC

91

LPC_AD0

2

COM1_DO(O)

11

INSERT_DET(I)

93

BMC_VER0(O)

95

BMC_VER1(O)

97

PLAN_LVL0(I)

99

PLAN_LVL1(I)

101

PLAN_LVL2(I)

103

PLAN_LVL3(I)

105

SYS_ID0(I)

107

SYS_ID1(I)

109

SYS_ID2(I)

111

SYS_ID3(I)

113

SYS_ID4(I)

115

NC

117

NC

119

GND

121

485+

123

485-

125

GND

127

PWR_BTN_IN(I)

129

PWR_BTN_OUT(O)

131

BMC_Heartbeat(O)

133

BMC_SMI#

135

COM_EXCH_DIS(O)

139

COM_SHUT(O)

141

5VSB

143

LPC_AD1

4

LPC_AD2

6

LPC_AD3

8

GND

10

(I)LPC_CLK

12

LPC_RST#

14

LPC_FRAME#

16

(O)LPC_INT#

20

GND

18

(O)LPC_DRQ#

22

(I)POST/I2C_REQ#

24

5VSB

26

(O)FAN_PWM0

28

(O)FAN_PWM1

30

(O)FAN_PWM2

32

(O)FAN_PWM3

34

(O)FAN_PWM4

36

(O)FAN_PWM5

38

NC

40

NC

42

(I)GP_INT1#

44

(I)GP_INT2#

46

(I)GP_INT3#

48

(I)GP_INT4#

50

GND

52

I2C_1_SDA

54

I2C_1_SCL

56

(I)I2C_1_INT#

58

3.3VSB

60

I2C_3_SDA

62

I2C_3_SCL

64

(I)I2C_3_INT#

66

EPOW#

68

(I)SYS_RST#

70

(O)SYS_RST_OUT

72

(O)SYS_PWRON_OUT

74

(I)SYS_PWRON_IN

76

(O)BMC_WD#

78

(I)FEA_DET0

80

(I)FEA_DET1

82

(O)I2C_0_RST#

84

(O)I2C_2_RST#

86

(O)I2C_2_MUX_DIS#

88

3.3VSB

90

NC

92

LED0

94

LED1

96

LED2

98

LED3

100

LED4

102

LED5

104

LED6

106

NC

110

NC

112

NC

114

NC

116

NC

118

NC

120

GND

122

NC

124

NC

126

GND

128

NC

130

NC

132

(I)SYS_RTC

134

(I)REM_BTN_IN

136

(I)HD_ACT#

138

(I)I2C_DIS_ALL

140

(I)I2C_MEM_SW

142

5VSB

144

LED7

108

SYS_NMI#(I)

137

1
2

CN39

143
144

SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM)

The SO DIMM has 144 pins and supports a full 64-bit transfer. It is specifically
designed for users to install MSI’s proprietary server management tool -- MS-9569
BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) card.

4-1

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3. 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:

 An error message appears on the screen during the system boot-

ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.

 You want to change the default settings for customized features.

BIOS Setup

MSI Reminds You...

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 lat-

est 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:

P9136MS V1.0 150304 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD,

and P = PHOENIX.

2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard

customers.

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

150304 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Entering Setup

Control Keys

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.

Key
<F1> or <Alt-H>
<Esc>

↔ arrow keys

↑ or ↓ arrow keys

<Home> or <End>
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
<F5> or <->
<F6> or <+> or <Space>
<F9>
<F10>
<Enter>

Function
General Help window
Exit this menu
Select a different menu
Move cursor up and down
Move cursor to top or bottom of window
Move cursor to next or previous page
Select the previous value for the field
Select the next value for the field
Load the default configuration values for this menu
Save and exit
Execute command or enter submenu

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BIOS Setup

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 sub­menu 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.

8 Primary IDE Master
8Primary IDE Slave
8Secondary IDE Master
8Secondary IDE Slave

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Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system
time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move
among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings.

Main

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

System Summary

Use this menu to view system settings and CPU configurations.

Advanced

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

IPMI (Optional)

This setup screen is for IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) configura­tions and appears only when the MS-9569 BMC card (for Server Management)
is installed on the mainboard.

The Menu Bar

System Time [17:45:55]

System Date [06/25/2004]

Legacy Diskette A: [1.2MB 5¼ ]

8Primary IDE Master [CD-ROM]
8Primary IDE Slave [None]
8Secondary IDE Master [None]
8Secondary IDE Slave [None]
8Serial ATA Channel 0 Master [None]
8Serial ATA Channel 1 Master [None]

Language: [English (US)]

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

<Enter> selects field.

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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BIOS Setup

Security

Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords.

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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The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and
configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down
arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+>
or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer.

System Time

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

System Date

The date format is <MM> <DD> <YYYY>.

Legacy Diskette A:

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drive installed.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Serial ATA Channel 0/1 Master

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.

Main

System Time [17:45:55]

System Date [06/25/2004]

Legacy Diskette A: [1.2MB 5¼ ]

8Primary IDE Master [CD-ROM]
8Primary IDE Slave [None]
8Secondary IDE Master [None]
8Secondary IDE Slave [None]
8Serial ATA Channel 0 Master [None]
8Serial ATA Channel 1 Master [None]

Language: [English (US)]

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

<Enter> selects field.

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following
items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be
provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

[Type] Select how to define the HDD parameters
[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.

[Transfer Mode] Selects the method for transferring the data

between the hard disk and system memory

[Ultra DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA.

Language

Use this setting to set the display language of the BIOS utility.

F1 Help

Esc Exit

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BIOS Version

This setting shows the BIOS version.

Processor Speed

It shows the processor speed.

Processor 1/2 CPU ID

It shows the ID of the installed CPUs.

Processor 1 L2 Cache

It shows the size of the L2 cache for CPU1.

DIMM Group #1 Status/DIMM Group #2 Status/DIMM Group #3 Status

It shows the status of the DIMM group #1, 2, & 3.

System Memory

It displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot-up.

Extended Memory

It displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.

The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and
configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down
arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+>
or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer.

System Summary

BIOS Version: 1.01
Processor Speed: 2.80GHz
Processor 1 CPU ID: 0F31

Processor 1 L2 Cache: 1024KB
Processor 2 CPU ID: Not Installed
DIMM Group #1 Status: Not Installed

DIMM Group #2 Status: Not Installed
DIMM Group #3 Status: Normal

System Memory: 624KB
Extended Memory: 260608KB

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

<Enter> selects field.

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Processor Settings

Press <Enter> to view the settings of the onboard CPU(s).

Hyper-Threading Technology

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates
and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores
inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions
simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you
disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t
support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. Settings:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Items in the menu are divided into several sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides
more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure
and press <Enter>.

Advanced

Processor Settings

Hyper-Threading Technology: [Enabled]

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Setup Warning
Setting items on this menu to incorrect
values may cause your system to malfunction.

8Processor Settings
8Advanced Chipset Control
8PCI Configuration
8Peripheral Configuration
8Boot Features
8DMI Event Logging
8Console Redirection

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Advanced Chipset Control

The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance.

Enable Multimedia Timer

This setting controls the multimedia timer.

USB Host Controller

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Parallel ATA

The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface that supports two IDE channels: Pri­mary (IRQ 14) and Secondary (IRQ 15). Each channel supports two IDE devices,
so the system is capable of supporting a total of four IDE devices. Select
[Primary], [Secondary], or [Both] to activate chipset IDE interface(s) installed on
your system board.

MSI Reminds You...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform components:

* CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;
* Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology;
* BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it

enabled;

* OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.

For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

Advanced Chipset Control

Enable Multimedia Timer: [No]
USB Host Controller: [Enabled]
Parallel ATA: [Both]

Serial ATA: [Enabled]
Native Mode Operation: [Auto]
SATA RAID Enable: [Disabled]
Wake On LAN/PME: [Enabled]
Wake On Ring: [Disabled]
W ake On RTC Alarm: [Disabled]

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Serial ATA

This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-ATA controller.
Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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 RAID Enable

This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA
hard disk drive. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Wake On LAN/PME

When setting to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to be awakened from
the power saving modes through any signal from LAN or any event on PME
(Power Management Event). Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Wake On Ring

The setting specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal from the specified modem is detected.
Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Wake On RTC Alarm

This is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a
scheduled time/date from the S3, S4, and S5 state. Setting options: [Disabled],
[Enabled].

PCI Configuration

The sub-menu is used to configure the PCI interface.

Reset Configuration Data

Select [Yes] if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD).
Options: [Yes], [No].

MSI Reminds You...

You need to install a modem card supporting power on function
for “Wake On Ring” function.

PCI Configuration

Reset Configuration Data: [No]

8Embedded SCSI
8Embedded NIC (Gbit)
8Embedded Video Controller

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Embedded SCSI (Optional)

The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard SCSI device.

SCSI Controller (Optional)

Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller.

Option ROM Scan (Optional)

Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM.

Embedded NIC (Gbit)

The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard LAN device.

LAN Controller

Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller(s).

Option ROM Scan

Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM.

Embedded Video Controller

The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard video device.

Onboard VGA Control

Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

Peripheral Configuration

The sub-menu is used to configure I/O devices for optimal system performance.

Serial port A/B

Setting to [Enabled] allows users to configure the base I/O address and IRQ of
Port A/Port B manually. Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically determine
the correct base I/O port address. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled], [Auto].

Base I/O address

It specifies the base I/O address for Port A/Port B. Options: [3F8], [2F8],
[3E8], [2E8].

Peripheral Configuration

Serial port A : [Enabled]

Base I/O address : [3F8]
Interrupt : [IRQ 4]

Serial port B : [Enabled]

Mode : [Normal]
Base I/O address : [2F8]

Interrupt : [IRQ 3]
PS/2 Mouse : [Auto Detect]
Legacy USB Support: [Enabled]

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Interrupt

It specifies the interrupt for Port A/Port B. Options: [IRQ 3], [IRQ 4].

PS/2 Mouse

If your system has a PS/2 mouse port and you install a serial pointing device,
select [Disabled].

Legacy USB Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as
DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device
other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Boot Features

The sub-menu controls system boot features.

Summary Screen

Selecting [Enabled] displays system summary screen during boot up. Options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Select [Enabled] if you want to view the system diagnostic screen during boot­time. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

QuickBoot Mode

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

NumLock

[On] or [Off] turns NumLock on or off at boot up. [Auto] turns NumLock on if it
finds a numeric key pad. Options: [On], [Off], [Auto].

POST Error Pause

When set to [Enabled], the system will wait for user intervention on critical
POST errors. When set to [Disabled], the system will boot with no intervention
if possible. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Boot Features

Summary Screen: [Enabled]
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled]
QuickBoot Mode: [Disabled]
NumLock: [Auto]
Post Error Pause: [Enabled]

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DMI Event Logging

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to view DMI event logging.

View DMI Event Log

Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log.

Event Logging

This setting disables/enables the BIOS to log DMI (Desktop Management Interface)
events. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

ECC Event Logging

This setting disables/enables the BIOS to log ECC (Error Checking & Correcting)
events. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Mark DMI Events as Read

Press [Enter] and a screen pops up, asking users to confirm whether or not to
clear all DMI event logs immediately. Press [Y] and [Enter], the BIOS will clear all
DMI event logs right away.

Clear All DMI Event Logs

When this setting is set to [Yes], the DMI event log will be cleared at next POST
stage. Then, the BIOS will automatically set this option to [No]. Setting options:
[Yes], [No].

Console Redirection

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to configure Console Redirection.

Console Redirection

BIOS Redirection Port: [Disabled]

Baud Rate: [19.2K]
Flow Control: [CTS/RTS]
Console Type: [PC ANSI]
FIFO Level: [Level 14]
Console Connection: [Direct]
Continue C.R. after POST: [On]
# of Video Pages to Support: [1]

DMI Event Logging

Event Log Validity: Valid
Event Log Capacity: Space Available

View DMI Event Log: [Enter]
Event Logging: [Enabled]

ECC Event Logging: [Enabled]
Mark DMI Events as Read: [Enter]

Clear All DMI Event Logs: [No]

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BIOS Redirection Port

This feature selects the serial port to use for Console Redirection. [Disabled]
completely disables Console Redirection. Setting options: [Disabled], [Serial Port
A].

Baud Rate

It allows you to select delay befor key repeat. Options: [300], [1200], [2400],
[9600], [19.2K], [38.4K], [57.6K], [115.2K].

Flow Control

The Flow Control has to be enabled when EMP is sharing the same serial port as
Console Redirection. The Flow Control must be set to [CTS/RTS] or [CTS/RTS+CD]
depending on whether a modem is used. Options: [None], [XON/XOFF], [CTS/
RTS].

Console Type

This feature allows you to enable the specified console type. Options: [VT100],
[VT100, 8bit], [PC-ANSI, 7bit], [PC ANSI], [UT100+], [VT-UTF8].

FIFO Level

This feature allows you to enable the specified FIFO level. Options: [Level 4],
[Level 14].

Console Connection

This feature indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system
or a modem is used for connection. Options: [Direct], [Via modem].

Continue C. R. after POST

Selecting [On] will enable Console Redirection after OS has loaded. Options:
[On], [Off].

# of Video Pages to Support

This setting controls the number of video pages to allocate for Console Redirec­tion when video hardware is not available.

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This setup screen appears only when the MS-9569 BMC card (for Server

Management) is installed on the mainboard. Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to

configure IPMI.

IPMI (Optional)

IPMI Specification Version

It shows the support version of IPMI specification. (read only)

BMC Device ID

It shows the ID of the BMC device. (read only)

BMC Device Version

It shows the support version of the BMC device. (read only)

BMC Firmware Version

It shows the current BMC firmware version. (read only)

Platform Event Filtering

Setting to [Enabled] triggers the system event sensors inside BMC (Baseboard Man­agement Controller).

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

Disables/Enables
triggers for system
sensor events inside
BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller)

Item Specific Help

IPMI Specification Version: 1.5
BMC Device ID: 00
BMC Device Version: 03
BMC Firmware Version: 00.03
Platform Event Filtering: [Enabled]
Change COM Port Setting: [No]
COM Port On BMC: [Disabled]
System Event Logging: [Enabled]
Clear System Event Log: [Disabled]
Existing Event Log Number: 255
Remaining Event Log Number: 0
Event Log Control

SYS Firmware Progress: [Disabled]

BIOS POST Errors: [Enabled]
BIOS POST Watchdog: [Disabled]
OS Boot Watchdog: [Disabled]

Timer for Loading OS: [10]

Time Out Action: [No Action]

8System Event Log

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Change COM Port Setting

This setting controls the COM port setting.

COM Port on BMC

This setting disables/enables the COM port on BMC.

System Event Logging

This setting disables/enables the logging of system events.

Clear System Event Log

Enabling this selection will force the BIOS to clear the System Event Log on the
next boot. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Existing Event Log Number

It shows the number of existing event logs.

Remaining Event Log Number

It shows the number of remaining event logs.

SYS Firmware Progress

Enabling this selection will log system POST progress. Options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

BIOS POST Errors

Enabling this selection will log BIOS POST errors. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

BIOS POST Watchdog

You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
either an NMI or a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as
expected each time the watch dog polls it (select the time period in a separate
field). Enabling this selection will enable BIOS POST watchdog. Options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

OS Boot Watchdog

You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
either an NMI or a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as
expected each time the watch dog polls it (select the time period in a separate
field). Enabling this selection will enable OS boot watchdog. Options: [Enabled],
[Disabled].

Timer for Loading OS

This setting selects the watchdog time period for loading OS.

Time Out Action

This setting determines the action of the watchdog timer if the OS fails to boot
within the preset time period.

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System Event Log

SEL Entry Number = 1

SEL Record ID = 0010
SEL Record Type = 02 - System Event Record
Timestamp = 01.13.2004 10:50:08
Generator Id = 20 00
SEL Message Rev = 04
Sensor Type = 01 - Temperature

-­Sensor Number = 32 - TMP_S2
SEL Event Type = 81 - Upper Non-critical Going
SEL Event Data = 57 24 2A

System Event Log

Press <Enter> to display the System Event Log.

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Security

This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system
at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set
virus protection at hard disk boot sector.

Supervisor Password Is/User Password Is

It shows the preset supervisor/user password. (read only)

Set Supervisor Password/Set User Password

Enabling Supervisor Password requires a password for entering Setup. The pass-
words are not case sensitive. Pressing <Enter> at either Set Supervisor Password
or Set User Password displays the following message:

Type the password and press <Enter>. Repeat.

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password:
Confirm New Password:

[]
[]

Supervisor Password Is : Clear
User Password Is : Clear

Set Supervisor Password : [Enter]

Set User Password : [Enter]

Password on boot : [Disabled]
Fixed disk boot sector : [Normal]

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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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. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Fixed disk boot sector

Write protects the boot sector on the hard disk for virus protection. It requires a
password to format the hard disk. Options: [Normal], [Write Protect].

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Boot

CD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard Drive

These are the generic types of devices on your system from which you can boot an
operating system. You may have more than one device of each type. If so, the
generic type is marked with a plus or minus sign. Use the <Enter> key to expand or
collapse the devices marked with <+> or <->. Press <Ctrl+Enter> to expand all such
devices.
To change a device’s priority, first select it with the up-or-down arrows, and move it
up or down using the <+> and <-> keys.

Use this menu to arrange and specify the priority of the devices from which

the BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System.

CD-ROM Drive
+Removable Devices
+Hard Drive
IBA GE Slot 0208 v1217
IBA GE Slot 0209 v1217

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit Saving Changes

When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the
changes and quit.

Exit Discarding Changes

When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the
changes.

Load Setup Defaults

The option allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the Optimal Defaults. The
Setup Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically
for the optimized performance of the mainboard.

Discard Changes

The option allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to previous values.

Save Changes

The option allows users to save the changes without exiting Setup.

Exit

The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that
<Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or
menu bar to exit.

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

F1 Help

↑↓ Select Item

-/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

↔ Select Menu

Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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SCSI BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the Small Computer Sys­tem Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure
the SCSI subsystem for optimum use.

You may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when:
 You want to change the default SCSI controller settings for cus-

tomized features.

 You intend to manage any of the attached SCSI devices.

Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional)

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Entering SCSI BIOS

Control Keys

Use the following keys to navigate the SCSI BIOS menu items.

Selecting the SCSI Channel

After entering the SCSI BIOS by pressing the <Ctrl> + <A> key combination, you will
see the following menu appear on the screen.

Each item represents one SCSI channel (connector). The mainboard offers dual
onboard SCSI channels: channel A & channel B. Move the cursor to the desired
channel and then press <Enter>.

Selecting the Management Type

The following screen will appear after you select the SCSI channel you intend to
manage. The menu will list two categories for you to choose what to do with the SCSI
channel. Move the cursor to the desired function and press <Enter>.

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <Ctrl> + <A> keys simulta­neously to enter SCSI BIOS utility.

YYY Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility ZZZ

<↑> <↓> <←> <→>

Move be tween different items

<Enter> Select the item or show the options of the

selected item

<Esc> Exit the menu or return to the main menu from

a submenu

<F6> Restore the default SCSI values

AIC-7902 A at slot 0A 03:07:00

AIC-7902 B at slot 0A 03:07:01

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Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings

Use this option for SCSI controller configurations.

SCSI Disk Utilities

Use this option to manage the attached SCSI device.

Would you like to configure the SCSI controller, or run the SCSI
Disk Utilities? Select the option and press <Enter>.

Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings

SCSI Disk Utilities

Options

AIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00

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Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

SCSI Controller ID

The item is used to assign a SCSI ID to the SCSI controller. It is recommended that you
should leave the default setting unchanged. Settings: [0]~[15].

SCSI Controller Parity

Use the field to enable or disable SCSI parity error checking function. If any of your
SCSI devices does not support parity checking, disable this function. While disabling
the function, you should disable disconnections for all devices, as parity checking for
the reselection phase is NOT disabled. A non-parity device’s I/O operation will never
complete if the reselection fails due to a parity error.

SCSI Controller Termination

In order to have the SCSI bus function properly and reliably, termination at the ends of

There are 8 items in the “Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings” screen. These
items display or allow you to change the SCSI controller’s settings. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then press <Enter> to select the value you want in each
item or enter each item’s sub-menu screen.

AIC-7902 A at slot 0D, 03:07:00

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions

SCSI Controller ID ................................... 7

SCSI Controller Parity .............................. Enabled

SCSI Controller Termination ................... Enabled

Additional Options

Boot Device Configuration ...................... Press <Enter>

SCSI Device Configuration ...................... Press <Enter>

Advanced Configuration .......................... Press <Enter>

<F6> -- Reset to SCSI Controller Defaults

Options

Interrupt (IRQ) Channel ........................... 11

I/O Port Address........................................ B000h, B400h

BIOS Information

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SCSI BIOS Setup

the SCSI bus is necessary. Proper termination can ensure signal on the SCSI bus will
not reflect and cause data loss or errors. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Additional Options

Boot Device Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.

Boot SCSI Controllers

Select either SCSI channel A (AIC-7902 A) or channel B (AIC-7902 B) to boot up
the SCSI subsystem.

Boot SCSI ID

Specify a SCSI device to become the boot device by selecting its SCSI ID.
Setting options: [0]~[15].

Boot LUN Number

If a boot device has multiple logical units, you must specify the boot logical unit
number (LUN). If multiple LUN support is disabled, specifying a number here is
useless. Setting options: [0]~[7].

SCSI Device Configuration

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu screen appears. The sub-menu screen
allows you to specify the configuration for each device on the SCSI bus.

Single Image

Master SCSI Controller..................... AIC-7902 A at slot 0A 03:07:00

Select SCSI peripheral from which to boot

Boot SCSI Controller......................... AIC-7902 A at slot 0A 03:07:00

Boot SCSI ID....................................... 0

Boot LUN Number............................0

Boot Device Configuration

Option Listed Below Has NO EFFECT if MULTI LUN Support is Disabled

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Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec)

The field allows you to specify the maximum synchronous data transfer rate
depending on the type of each SCSI device. Select [ASYN] to enable asynchro­nous negotiation for some older SCSI devices.

Packetized

When enabled, this option is supported by the device drivers. However, this
option is not supported by the BIOS.

QAS

When enabled, this option is supported by the device drivers. However, this
option is not supported by the BIOS.

Initiate Wide Negotiation

When set to [Yes], the field allows wide SCSI hard drives to use 16-bit (2 bytes)
transfers.

Enable Disconnection

This field tells the SCSI controller whether or not to allow the specified SCSI
device to disconnect during an I/O transfer operation. The disconnection ability
frees the SCSI bus to allow other I/O processes and thus optimizes the SCSI
bus performance. Setting options: [Yes], [No].

SCSI Device ID #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7

Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) ........ 320 32 0 3 20 32 0 320 3 20 320 320

Packetized......................................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

QAS................................................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Initiate Wide Negotiation .............. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Enable Disconnection ..................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Send Start Unit Command............. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

BIOS Multiple LUN Support ......... No No No No No No No No

Include in BIOS Scan ...................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

SCSI Device ID #8 #9 #10 #1 1 #12 #13 #14 #15

Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) ........ 320 32 0 3 20 32 0 320 3 20 320 320

Packetized......................................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

QAS................................................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Initiate Wide Negotiation .............. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Enable Disconnection ..................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Send Start Unit Command............. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

BIOS Multiple LUN Support ......... No No No No No No No No

Include in BIOS Scan ...................... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

SCSI Device Configuration

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Send Start Unit Command

When set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the
specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device
on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer’s power supply.
Setting options: [Yes], [No].

BIOS Multiple LUN Support

Select [Yes] when any SCSI device has multiple logical units. Setting options:
[Yes], [No].

Include in BIOS Scan

Selecting [Yes] allows the SCSI controller to control the SCSI device with its
SCSI ID. When set to [No], the SCSI controller does not control the specified
SCSI device by not scanning for the SCSI ID during bootup, but the boot time will
be decreased. Setting options: [Yes], [No].

Advanced Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen for advanced configuration.

Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization

Selecting [Enabled] will reset the SCSI bus the first time the SCSI controller is
initialized. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization

When enabled, the message “Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility” ap­pears on the screen during bootup. If disabled, the message does not show up,
but you can still press <Ctrl> + <A> key combination to enter the SCSI BIOS
utility. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Extended Int 13 Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte

The field allows SCSI hard disk drives greater than 1 GB to use a translation
scheme of 255 heads, 63 sectors per track. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization................................................... Enabled

Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization............ Enabled

Extended Int 13 Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte .............. Enabled

POST Display Mode .......................................................................... Verbose

SCSI Controller Int 13 Support ........................................................ Enabled

Domain Validation ............................................................................ Enabled

Support Removable Disks Under Int 13 as Fixed Disks .............. Disabled

BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM.............................................. Enabled

Advanced Configuration

Option Listed Below Has NO EFFECT if MULTI LUN Support is Disabled

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POST Display Mode

The field determines how much information about your SCSI controller and
devices appear on the screen during bootup. For the most complete information,
choose [Diagnostic]. For a faster boot, select [Silent]. Setting options: [Verbose],
[Silent], [Diagnostic].

SCSI Controller Int 13 Support

The field allows you to enable or disable the support for Int 13h. The software
interrupt “Int 13h” is the interface through which the operating system or appli­cation is able to pass commands to hard disk drives, such as reading, writing
and formatting. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled: NOT scan], [Disabled: scan
bus].

Domain Validation

When enabled, these options are available if they are implemented in the device
drivers. However, this option is not supported by the BIOS.

Support Removable Disks Under Int13 as Fixed Disks

When [Boot Only] is selected, only the removable media drive designated as the
boot device will be treated as a hard disk drive. When [All Disks] is selected, all
removable media drives supported by the BIOS are treated as hard disk drives.
If selecting [Disabled], no removable media drive is treated as a hard disk drive
and the removable media drives must be controlled by the OS drivers.

BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM

When enabled, the SCSI controller BIOS supports bootable CD-ROM under the
El Torito specification. If booting from a hard disk or other device, make sure no
bootable CD-ROM is inserted or disable this option.

BIOS Information

Interrupt (IRQ) Channel

Displays the IRQ line assigned to the SCSI channel.

I/O Port Address

Displays the I/O port address assigned to the SCSI channel.

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Disk Utilities

AIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00

SCSI ID#0: No device
SCSI ID#1: No device
SCSI ID#2: No device
SCSI ID#3: No device
SCSI ID#4: No device
SCSI ID#5: No device
SCSI ID#6: No device
SCSI ID#7: Adaptec AIC-7902
SCSI ID#8: No device
SCSI ID#9: No device
SCSI ID#10: No device
SCSI ID#11: No device
SCSI ID#12: No device
SCSI ID#13: No device
SCSI ID#14: No device
SCSI ID#15: No device

Select SCSI Disk and press <Enter>

AIC-7902 B at slot 0A, 03:07:00

SCSI ID#0: HITACHI DK32DJ-18MW
SCSI ID#1: No device
SCSI ID#2: No device
SCSI ID#3: No device
SCSI ID#4: No device
SCSI ID#5: No device
SCSI ID#6: No device
SCSI ID#7: Adaptec AIC-7902
SCSI ID#8: No device
SCSI ID#9: No device
SCSI ID#10: No device
SCSI ID#11: No device
SCSI ID#12: No device
SCSI ID#13: No device
SCSI ID#14: No device
SCSI ID#15: No device

Select SCSI Disk and press <Enter>

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Select the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press
<Enter>. The following dialog box appears. Select the function you want to perform.

Format Disk

The utility performs low-level formatting of a hard disk drive. The function might take
several hours to complete.

Verify Disk Media

This utility verifies that the drive is functioning properly. Verifying function will scan
for media defects on the disk.

SCSI ID# 0: HITACHI DK32DJ-18MW
Firmware: G2G2
Capacity: 17GB

Format Disk
Verify Disk Media

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The southbridge ICH-HR provides a hybrid solution that combines two indepen­dent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives and
utilizes Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID levels 0 and 1
for easy management of the storage subsystems.

Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard
drives deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long,
thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside
your PC.

1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking

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

Appendix B: Adaptec SA T A RAID Utility for
Intel ICH-HR

MSI Reminds You...

All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.

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Introduction

1. Overview

Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAIDTM adds RAID functionality to
the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID levels 0 and 1. HostRAID adds
entry level RAID support to the Serial ATA I/O controller. With HostRAID, you can
add reliable performance and full data protection.

2. Operating System Compatibility

 Microsoft

®

Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003, and Windows® XP

 Linux

- Red Hat 7.3 and 8.0

- SuSE 8.0 and 8.1

3. Storage Requirements

Device drivers and storage management software require approximately 20 MB
of disk space.

4. Features

Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software RAID supports:

 RAID levels 0, 1, and simple volume using Adaptec’s HostRAID technology.
 Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec

RAID Configuration (ARC).

 Easy array configuration and status using Adaptec Storage Manager

TM

–

Browser Edition.
Install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition as described in Installing
Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.

 Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers.

5. Storage Management Software Overview

Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID includes the following software tools to
manage your storage subsystem:

 Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition—Browser-based stor-

age management software that provides all of the creation, management,
and data logging needed to manage arrays.
Arrays may be set up and managed on systems using the following operat­ing systems:

 

 

 Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP



 

 

 Red Hat Linux 7.3 and 8.0



 

 

 SuSE Linux 8.0 and 8.1

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 Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the controller ’s built-in

BIOS code. Y ou start ARC by pressing Ctrl+A during BIOS startup. For details,
see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.

 Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—A DOS/BIOS application used to create,

configure, and manage arrays. For details, see Adaptec RAID Configuration
Utility.

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Installing the Driver

This section describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the drives
attached to your controller. Before you get started, you need to select from the
following scenarios for installing the controller driver on Windows or Linux systems:

Installing the Driver in a New Windows System
Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System
Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0
Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1

1. Installing the Driver in a New Windows System

In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new system that has no operat­ing system. To install the driver:

1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the
product CD.

2. Restart the computer.

3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.

For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.

4. When the array is finished building or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the Windows setup CD and restart the system.

5. Press F6 when prompted to install a third-party driver.

6. Insert the driver disk you created in Step 1 and wait until prompted to install

a driver.

7. Press S to specify that the driver is on the floppy disk, and press Enter.
Windows searches the disk for a suitable driver.

8. When the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID driver is found, press
Enter. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your

installation.

MSI Reminds You...

When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen. Press
F6 immediately — you only have 5 seconds. If you miss your chance,
restart this Windows installation to complete it correctly. Otherwise,
Windows will not recognize your controller.

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2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System

In this scenario, you are installing a driver in a system that already has a Win­dows operating system. To install the driver:

1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the
product CD.

2. Start Windows. Windows launches the Found New Hardware Wizard,
which searches for the controller driver.

3. Insert the driver disk you created in Step 1. Select the floppy disk drive as
the source and click Next.

4. If necessary, select the appropriate driver for your operating system.

5. Click Next as needed to complete the controller installation.

6. Remove the driver disk.

7. If prompted, restart the computer.

8. Your installation is complete. If you want to create an array from the BIOS,

see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. If you want to create an array
from the operating system, see Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser
Edition.

3. Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0





 Installing the Red Hat Driver in a New Linux System

In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the
driver:

1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD.

2. Restart the computer.

3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.

For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.

4. When the array is finished building, or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the Red Hat CD Disk 1 in the CD-ROM drive and restart the system.

5. When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type expert or linux dd at the
boot prompt.

6. When prompted, insert the driver disk (see Step 1) and select OK.

7. Follow the prompts to set up your preferred environment.

8. If you intend to install other third-party devices, proceed with the installa-
tion of those devices. Otherwise, select Done.

9. Continue with the Linux installation according to the Red Hat documentation.





 Installing or Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System

To install the driver in an existing Linux system, type:

rpm -Uvh xxx.yyy.rpm

To update the driver in an existing Linux system, type:

rpm -Uvh —force xxx.yyy.rpm

where xxx is the name of the driver file and yyy is the processor type.

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4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1





 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System

In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the
driver:

1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD.

2. Restart the computer.

3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.

For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.

4. When the array is finished building, or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the SuSE CD Disk 1 in the CD-ROM drive and restart the system.

5. When the SuSE Installation menu appears, press the Alt key, then select
one option from the Menu and press Enter.

6. When prompted, insert the driver disk you created (see Step 1) and press
any key to continue.

7. Follow the prompts to set up your preferred environment.

8. Continue with the Linux installation according to the SuSE documentation.

9. When the SuSE Menu appears:





 For SuSE 8.0 — type acpi=off at the boot options, then press Enter.





 For SuSE 8.1 — type noapic at the boot options, then press Enter .

10. When the Linux installation is complete:





 For SuSE 8.0 — edit the /etc/lilo.conf file by removing:

append=”acpismp=force”
Run the /sbin/lilo command to update the LILO.





 For SuSE 8.1 — go to the scrip file by typing:

edit/boot/grub/menu.lst
Type noapic after vga=xxx as in this example: Kernel(hd0,0)/vmlinux
root=/dev/hdc3 vga=791 noapic





 Installing or Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System

To install the driver in an existing Linux system, type:

rpm -Uvh xxx.yyy.rpm

To update the driver in an existing Linux system, type:

rpm -Uvh —force xxx.yyy.rpm

where xxx is the name of the driver file and yyy is the processor type.

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Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition

1. Overview

This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage
Manager – Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays.

2. Supported Browsers

To run Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition, your computer must have a
Web browser supporting JavaScript and cookies only. The following versions
are supported:

 On Windows

- Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or later

- Netscape 7 or later

 On Linux

- Adaptec-supplied and installed version of Mozilla

- Netscape 7 or later

When using Adaptec Storage Manager, you need to log on to your system with
administrator privileges.

3. Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations

You can select from these setup options:

 Typical (default) — Supports local and remote management; however,

Adaptec SNMP is not included.

 Custom — For expert users. Primarily used on Web servers or when you

want to make sure SNMP and Notifier are available for a managed system.
You can select from these components:

* Managed System Components — If you choose this selection only,

the installation is the same as a Compact installation.

* Adaptec Web Server — Installs components allowing managed systems

to communicate with Web browsers.

* Adaptec Storage Manager Notifier — Installs messaging, including

email and broadcaster capabilities.

* Adaptec SNMP — Installs components used by SNMP-based applications.

Requires Microsoft SNMP agents to be installed to function. Not included in
a Typical installation.

 Compact — Installs only the components required on a remotely managed

system. See Managed System Components, above.

MSI Reminds You...

When you perform a T ypical or Compact installation, components needed
for communication and remote management are installed automatically.

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4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows

To install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition:

1. Verify that a supported browser is installed. See Supported Browsers for
details.

2. Insert the product installation CD and wait for the Autorun executable to
start the installation. If this does not occur, browse the CD and click

Autorun.

3. Click Adaptec Utilities.

4. Click Install Adaptec Storage Manager.

5. Click Next in the Install Shield window.

6. Read the license agreement. If you agree to its terms, click Yes. If not, click
No and terminate the installation. The Select a Setup T ype window appears.

It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and Custom.
See Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations for details.

7. Choose a setup type and click Next.

8. When you see the Destination Folder, click Next.

9. When you see the Setup Information, click Next. The Setup Status window

shows progress using a scroll bar. Before the scroll bar shows the instal­lation is completed, another window pops up indicating that a security
certificate has been generated.

10. Click OK. The Root Certificate Store window appears.

11. Click Yes. The security certificate generated during installation is added to

the Certificate Store. If you click No at this point, you will need to install
the certificate the first time you run Adaptec Storage Manager.

12. When prompted to restart your computer, accept the default (Yes) and

click Finish.

13. The system restarts to complete the installation.

14. Remove the product installation CD before the system restarts; otherwise,

the installation will start again.

MSI Reminds You...

When installing on a FAT 32 file system, the folder being installed is
automatically hidden.

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



 Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows

If you are managing a local storage array and your computer uses a proxy
server, you need to configure your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager
to bypass the proxy server. Also, if you are managing remote systems, you need
to configure Adaptec Storage Manager to bypass the proxy server when commu­nicating with these systems.

The following procedures are described in this section:
 Configuring Internet Explorer for Local Management
 Configuring Internet Explorer for Remote Management
 Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management
 Configuring Netscape Navigator for Remote Management

Configuring Internet Explorer for Local Management

When using the High security setting, you must enable the following settings

manually:

 

 

 JavaScript

 

 

 Cookies (not stored)

You do not need to enable the following custom level security settings for the

local Intranet in Internet Explorer 5 and 5.5. Select Tools > Internet Options to

access these settings:



 

 

 Active Scripting



 

 

 Allow per session cookies (not stored)

If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet, you must bypass the proxy

server to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. To verify whether

you are using a proxy server:

1. From the Internet Option window, click the Connections tab.

2. Click LAN Settings.

 

 

 If the Use a proxy server box isn ’t checked, exit by clicking OK. You

aren’t using a proxy server, so ignore this setting.

 

 

 If the Use a proxy server box is checked, make sure the Bypass proxy

server for local addresses box is also checked. Then, click the
Advanced button. In the Exceptions window, enter localhost as an

entry.
You are now ready to proceed to Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser
Edition.

Configuring Internet Explorer for Remote Management
If you know the IP address of the system you want to manage remotely:

1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings.

2. Select Use a proxy server for your LAN > Advanced.

3. In the Exceptions section, type the managed system’s IP address.

MSI Reminds You...

In Internet Explorer 6.0 there is no security setting for cookies. Cookie
configuration was removed from the Privacy tab. There is no setting for
blocking Intranet cookies.

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Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management

To configure Netscape Navigator:

1. Log in to your computer with administrator access.

2. Select Edit > Preferences .

3. In the Preferences window, click the right arrow on the Privacy and Secu-
rity line. Ensure that one of the Enable cookies options is selected.

4. Select the Advanced line. Ensure that Enable Javascript for Navigator

is checked.

5. Exit Navigator, then restart it. This enables any settings you have modified.

6. You are now ready to proceed to Using Adaptec Storage Manager –

Browser Edition.

Configuring Netscape Navigator for Remote Management

If you know the IP address of the system you want to manage remotely:

1. Choose Edit> Preferences > Advanced> Proxies > Manual proxy
configuration > No Proxy For.

2. Type the managed system’s IP address.

MSI Reminds You...

These instructions apply specifically to version 7 and may differ in later
versions.

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5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux

To install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the de­sired Internet browser:

1. Insert the product installation CD.

2. Install the software by typing:

sh <mount-point>/install.sh.

The <mount-point> differs among computers, but /mnt/cdrom, /media/
cdrom, or cdrom usually works. A Welcome window appears.

3. Click Next. The License Agreement window appears.

4. Read the license agreement. If you agree to its terms, click Accept. If not,

click Cancel and terminate the installation. The Choose Setup Type win­dow appears. It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact,
and Custom. See Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations for details.

5. Choose a setup type and click Next. The Start Copying window appears.

6. Click Next. The Running Non-Interactive Setup window displays the files

being loaded onto the system.

7. Click Next when prompted. A Setup Complete window appears.

8. Click Complete. A message window appears reminding you that any

proxy servers must be bypassed for the RAID management application to
work. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition

9. Click OK. The Shell window you used to launch the installation indicates
that some daemons are being started. The installation creates a shortcut to
Adaptec Storage Manager in the System tab. This shortcut launches
Adaptec Storage Manager using Mozilla. Unless the controller driver was
installed as part of this installation, you do not need to restart your computer.

10. Remove the product installation CD. Your computer must have a Web
browser supporting JavaScript and cookies. To use Adaptec Storage
Manager, you need to log on to your computer with root privileges.

MSI Reminds You...

When performing this installation, keep in mind that Linux is case
sensitive.

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Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition

1. Overview

This section describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition
to manage arrays. Once you are logged in, you will find convenient online help to
guide you through the details of creating, configuring, and managing arrays.

With Adaptec Storage Manager, you can:

 Locally manage a system containing a supported Adaptec RAID controller that

has Windows or Linux and a supported browser.

 Remotely manage any system containing a supported Adaptec RAID control-

ler that has Managed System Components (see Typical, Custom, and Com­pact Installations). You can manage a system remotely from a system that

does not contain a RAID controller.

These same Windows and Linux systems can also be managed remotely by
either of these methods:

 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the remote system.
 Directing the browser on the remote system to the system you want to

manage.

MSI Reminds You...

Your controller may not support all of the features described. In most
cases if a feature is not supported by your controller the feature does
not appear in the interface.

MSI Reminds You...

To manage an array remotely from a Linux system, install Adaptec Stor­age Manager on the system and use the Adaptec-supplied version of
Mozilla as the browser.

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2. Architecture Overview

A locally managed system requires all of these components:

 A supported Web browser, which should already be installed on the system.
 The Adaptec Web service which supplies content displayed on the Web

browser.

 An Adaptec-supplied storage agent.

A remotely managed system requires all of these components:

 The remote system must contain a browser.
 The storage agent must always be installed on the system with the RAID

controller installed.

 Remote and managed systems must have a TCP/IP connection.

The Web service can be installed on the same remote system as the browser, the
system with the RAID controller installed, or a third system.

Communication security is ensured because Secure-HTTP (S-HTTP) or SSL pro­tocols are used to encrypt all transmitted data. Connection over an Ethernet
network, a corporate WAN, or VPN are supported.

3. Logging In

To login:

1. Start Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.

 In Windows, click Start > Programs > Adaptec Storage Manager >

Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.

 In Linux, click Start > System > Adaptec Storage Manager. The Login

screen appears.

2. Enter the host name or IP address of the system you want to manage and the
username and password you would use to log into that system.

3. Click Login.

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Notes: When running Adaptec Storage Manager for the first time:

You need to install a security certificate if you chose not to during the instal-

lation process. For instructions see Installing a Security Certificate.

You are asked to register your software. For instructions see Registering

Your Software.

To log in from any system with a Web browser:

1. Start the Web browser application and type the IP address for the system you

want to access in the address bar and press Enter. For example, https://10.

6.3.14:3513/adaptec. When connection to the remote system is established,
the System Login screen appears.

2. Enter the host name or IP address of the system you want to manage and the

administrative username and password that you would normally use to log
into that system.

3. Click Login.

4. Installing a Security Certificate

If you chose not to install a security certificate when you installed Adaptec
Storage Manager – Browser Edition, you must install the certificate when you run
the application for the first time.

To create the certificate:

1. When the Security Alert window appears, click View Certificate.

2. On the Certificate window, click Install Certificate.

3. On the Certificate Import wizard window, click Next. The Certificate Import

wizard window’s contents change.

4. Accept the default, Automatically select the certificate store, and
click Next.

5. On the root Certificate Store window, click Yes. Another small Certificate
Import wizard window appears.

6. Click OK. The Certificate window mentioned in Step 2 reappears.

7. Click OK. You are returned to the Security Alert window from Step 1.

8. Click Yes to finish the creation and storage of the certificate.

5. Registering Your Software

After installing and creating a security certificate, you are asked to register the
product. If you want click Register Now, your computer must have an Internet
connection. If you need to delay registration, click Register Later. If you choose
Register Later, you will be prompted to register the application the next time you
run it.

MSI Reminds You...

If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet, you must bypass the
proxy server to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. See
Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows for details.

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6. The Basics

An example of a typical Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition screen is
shown below.

The action buttons are:

 

 

 Logout — Selecting Logout ends your session and returns you to the

Login screen.

 

 

 Rescan — Used to rescan the configuration of the system. Typically,

when a rescan is required, it occurs automatically, for example, after an
array is created.
However, the system configuration can change without Adaptec Storage
Manager being notified. For example, drives that are inserted or removed
from a nonintelligent enclosure or an enclosure powered on after you
logged into Adaptec Storage Manager would not be displayed unless you
manually rescan.

The remaining buttons open additional windows that provide more detailed infor­mation and allow you to perform actions or change settings on a specific aspect
of your storage subsystem.
These are:

 

 

 Events

 

 

 Options

 

 

 Help

 

 

 Properties

 

 

 Tasks

Immediately following the header frame is a controller information line including
the model number of the first Adaptec RAID controller found in the system and the
amount of cache memory (if any) installed on that controller.

Beneath the controller information are Physical Devices and Logical Devices
views that show connected devices and existing arrays on this controller. Con­troller information and device views are repeated for each additional Adaptec
RAID controller in the system.

Select the controller by clicking anywhere on the controller information. When the
controller is selected, the Events, Properties and Tasks buttons change from blue

MSI Reminds You...

Depending on your operating system, browser, and color scheme you
may notice some differences between this illustration and your screen.

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to amber, indicating that clicking any of them will display an additional window
with information and options specific to this controller.





 Pop-Up Tool Tips

If you position the cursor over a device or button a pop-up tool tip appears. For
buttons, the tips contain helpful information about the function of the button, while
for devices they display additional information.





 Physical Devices

The Physical Devices view displays information about the drives and enclosures
attached to the Adaptec RAID controller. The devices are shown organized by the
channel or port that they are connected to and shown in numerical order.

The display for each channel includes information on maximum speed capability,
the number of the channel on the controller, and the number of devices found
(excluding the SCSI controller).

Selecting a channel or device will turn the Events, Properties, and Tasks buttons
amber. This indicates that clicking any of these buttons will display an additional
window with information and options specific to that device or channel.

At the top of the Physical Devices view, grouped to the right of View, are three
view selection buttons. These buttons select the physical devices connected to
this controller.

Changing How Drives are Displayed
By default, the Physical Devices displays a condensed view of the controller
configuration that hides detailed information about the drives. More information is
available by either positioning the mouse pointer over the device or clicking on the
arrowhead to the left of a row of devices.

The selected display mode button will appear in a lighter shade of blue than the
other two buttons. The default display is the Text Description View, but in the
condensed view used when Adaptec Storage Manager is loaded, the display is
the same in all three modes.

If you change the display mode by selecting one of the other view buttons, a
yellow arrow flashes to the left of any devices where the condensed display
prevents omits information.

An icon is always the first entry on each device line. The icon is used to
represent a hard disk drive. If a + symbol appears with the hard disk drive icon

, the drive is a hot spare. Different icons are used to represent other devices.

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View

is the default display mode and when expanded, will show the following

information about each device:



 

 

 Capacity of the drive



 

 

 Drive manufacturer and model number



 

 

 SCSI drive ID, or Serial ATA port number

When expanded, the Full Size Capacity View button and the Relative Size
Capacity View button represent each drive as a bar. A drive that is not used as

part of any array is shaded blue surrounded by a dotted line.

displays a full-length bar for each drive, regardless of capacity.
displays a bar for each drive, with the largest capacity drive full-length and

the other drives proportional to the drive capacity, relative to the largest drive.
Any part of a drive used in an array is shown as a gray segment within the bar.

Selecting any gray segment will highlight it in amber and, in the Logical Devices
view, highlight the array of which this segment is a member.

In either the Full Size Capacity View or the Relative Size Capacity View, a small
portion at each end of the drive may be shown in dark gray.

The segment at the end of the drive may vary in size from drive to drive because,
in addition to the RAID signature, the controller may also limit the usable capacity
of each drive.

This is done because hard disk drives of apparently the same capacity from
different manufacturers, or even different models from the same manufacturer,
actually vary slightly in the true capacity available. Although, in normal operation
this is not an issue, it can be when assigning hot spares or replacing a failed
drive.

If the controller used the maximum capacity of each drive and a hot spare or
replacement drive was just a few megabytes smaller, it would not be able to
replace the failed drive. By rounding drive capacities down to the nearest 2 MB,
this possibility is effectively eliminated.





 Logical Devices

As described earlier, when Adaptec Storage Manager loads, the Logical Devices
view is expanded and you can see the arrays present on the controller.

At the top of this view are the following buttons: Create, Modify, and Delete. Each
button opens a wizard for the corresponding function.

Modify allows you to:





 Change an array from one RAID level to another





 Expand an array





 Change the stripe size for a RAID 0

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For detailed instructions on using these buttons, refer to the online Help.
The main area of the Logical Devices view is used to display the arrays on this

controller. It defaults to a condensed view of top-level arrays.

In this condensed view, the RAID level of each device as well as whether it is
protected by a hot spare, is visible.

If a global hot spare exists, all arrays that the hot spare is large enough to protect
will show as protected.

In the expanded view, the icons for the arrays are arranged vertically and along­side them are the capacity, name, and type of array.

Selecting an array by clicking on it will highlight the following in amber:





 All the drives or segments that form the array in the Physical Devices

view.





 The Events, Properties, and Tasks buttons in the header frame. Se-

lecting any of these three buttons displays a new window with addi­tional information and options specific to that array.

MSI Reminds You...

For Windows Server 2003 only—to see animated icons on Adaptec
Storage Manager - logical devices, go to Internet Explorer Proper-

ties/Advanced/Multimedia, and check Play animations in Web
Pages option.

MSI Reminds You...

The Options button allows you to display second-level arrays if your
controller supports them.

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The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is an embedded BIOS utility that includes:

 

 

 Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure, and man-

age arrays.

 

 

 Disk Utilities —Used to format or verify disks.

To run ARC, press Ctrl+A when prompted by the following message during the
system startup:

Press <Ctrl><A> for Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility

The ARC menu appears, presenting these options:

 

 

 Array Configuration Utility (ACU)

 

 

 Disk utilities

To select an option from this menu, or from any of the menus within ARC, browse
with the arrow keys and then press Enter. In some cases, selecting an option
displays another menu. To return to the previous menu at any time, press Esc.

1. Using the Array Configuration Utility

The Array Configuration Utility (ACU) enables you to create, manage, and delete
arrays from the controller’s BIOS, and initialize drives.





 Managing Arrays

Use the Manage Arrays option to view array properties and members, and
delete arrays. The following sections describe these operations in greater detail.

Viewing Array Properties
To view the properties of an existing array:

1. At the BIOS prompt, press Ctrl+A.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.

4. From the List of Arrays dialog box, select the array you want to view and press
Enter. The Array Properties dialog box appears, showing detailed information

on the array. The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here.

5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

Deleting Arrays

To delete an existing array:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC
utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

MSI Reminds You...

Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on
the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored.

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3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.

4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.

5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter. The follow-

ing prompt is displayed:
Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete
the array?(Yes/No):
RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed:
Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the
partition? (Yes/No):

6. Press Yes to delete the array or partition or No to return to the previous menu.

7. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.





 Creating Arrays

Before creating arrays, make sure the disks for the array are connected and
installed in your system. Note that disks with no usable space, or disks that are
uninitialized are shown in gray and cannot be used. See Initializing Disk Drives.

To create an array:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC

utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

3. From the ACU menu, select Create Array.

4. Select the disks for the new array and press Insert . To deselect any disk,

highlight the disk and press Delete.

5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array

Properties menu displays.

Assigning Array Properties

To assign properties to the new array:

1. In the Array Properties menu, select an array type and press Enter. Note that
only the available array types, RAID 0 and RAID 1, are displayed. Each of these
types requires two drives.

2. Type in an optional label for the array and press Enter.

3. For RAID 0, select the desired stripe size. Available stripe sizes are 16, 32, and

64 KB (default).

MSI Reminds You...

Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot
change the array properties using the ACU. Instead, use Adaptec Stor­age Manager - Browser Edition.

MSI Reminds You...

Adaptec recommends that you do not change the default.

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4. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods
for RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is
appropriate.

Notes:

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

 Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the

new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost.





 If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU you can only

restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (See Chapter
4 for details.)





 A RAID 1 created using the Quick Init option may return some data

miscompares if you later run a consistency check. This is normal and is
not a cause for concern.





 The ACU allows you to use drives of different sizes in a RAID 1. During a

build operation however, only the smaller drive can be selected as the
source or first drive.





 When migrating from single volume to RAID 0, migrating from a larger drive

to a smaller drive is allowed. However the destination drive must be at
least half the capacity of the source drive.





 Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on Win-

dows dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss.

5. When you are finished, press Done.

MSI Reminds You...

Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate option. If you
do, there is no way to restart, and no way to recover the data that was on
the source drive.

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



 Initializing Disk Drives

If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array
or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part
of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be
used in an array.

To initialize drives:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC

utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Array Configuration Utility (ACU).

3. Select Initialize Drives.

4. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the disk you wish to initialize and

press Insert.

5. Repeat Step 4 so that both drives to be initialized are selected.

6. Press Enter.

7. Read the warning message and ensure that you have selected the correct disk

drives to initialize. Type Y to continue.

2. Using the Disk Utilities

The Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Serial ATA hard
disks.
To access the disk utilities:

1. Turn on your computer and press Ctrl+A when prompted to access the ARC

utility.

2. From the ARC menu, select Disk Utilities.

3. Select the desired disk and press Enter.

You are offered the following options:





 Format Disk—Simulates a low-level format of the hard drive by writing

zeros to the entire disk. Serial ATA drives are low-level formatted at the
factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again.





 Verify Disk Media—Scans the media of a disk drive for defects.

MSI Reminds You...

Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes
any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you
may not be able to use the array again. Do not initialize a disk that is
part of a boot array. To determine which disks are associated with a
particular array, see Viewing Array Properties.

MSI Reminds You...

Formatting destroys all data on the drive. Be sure to back up your data
before performing this operation.

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Glossary

A

activity

See task.

ACU

Array Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage
arrays from the controller’s BIOS or MS-DOS.

array

A logical disk created from available space and made up of one or more segments on
one or more physical disks. Arrays are typically used to provide data redundancy or
enhanced I/O performance. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID 0, RAID 1. Also
known as a container.

array initialization

See initialize.

ATA

AT Bus Attachment. Standard parallel interface to IDE hard disks typically used in
desktop computers and some entry-level servers. Serial ATA (SATA), is a successor
to parallel ATA, which is sometimes referred to as PATA.

available space/segment

Unused space on an initialized disk from which logical devices (arrays) are created.
When an array is deleted, the space that it used is returned to the available space
pool.

B

background consistency check

Option that forces the controller to constantly check all portions of disks used by all
arrays to see if the disks can return data from the blocks. See also consistency
check command.

bad segment

Segment that is in an unknown state.

bootable array

Array configured as the boot device.

build

Background initialization of a redundant array. The array is accessible throughout.
RAID 1 copies the contents of the primary drive to a secondary drive. See also clear.

bus

See channel.

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C

cache

Fast-access memory on the controller that serves as intermediate storage for data
that is read from, or written to, drives.

capacity

Total usable space available in megabytes or gigabytes.

channel

Any path, or bus, used for the transfer of data and the control of information be­tween storage devices and a RAID controller. For Serial ATA channels, each channel
has a single drive capacity.

chunk

See stripe.

clear

Foreground initialization of a fault-tolerant array. A clear operation zeros all blocks of
the array. The array is not accessible until the clear task is complete.

concatenation

Joining of physical or logical drives in sequential order.

consistency check command

Command that reads all the blocks of a RAID 1 to determine if the blocks are consistent.
Any inconsistent blocks are fixed.

D

dead partition

See failed.

dedicated hot spare

Component that can take the place of a failed component only on the fault-tolerant
array to which it is explicitly assigned.

degraded

A redundant (for example, a RAID 1) array in which one or more members have failed.
The data is intact but redundancy has been compromised. Any further failure would
cause the array to fail and result in data loss.

disk

Physical disk drive. Randomly accessible, re-writable data storage device. Also called
hard disk.

disk ID

Unique disk identifier that consists of the channel number, SATA ID. For example,
(channel:ID:LUN) 1:04:0. See also channel.

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drive LED

Disk indicator LED that illuminates during read or write operations.

E

event

Notification or alert from the system, indicating that a change has occurred.

event log

File used to maintain information about prior controller activities or errors.

event notification

Process for transmitting events.

F

failed

State of a nonredundant array that has suffered a single drive failure, or a redundant
array that has suffered multiple drive failures. A failed array is inaccessible and data
is lost.

fault-tolerant array

Refers to an array that can continue to function after a disk drive failure without loss
of data. Fault tolerant, or redundant arrays, include RAID 1 arrays. See also Redundant.

foreign disk

Disk that has previously been initialized on another Adaptec RAID controller. The RAID
signature on the disk allows the RAID controller to identify whether or not the disk
was initialized on the controller it is currently connected to.

H

hard disk drive

Basic unit of nonvolatile, nonremovable, magnetic storage media. See also disk.

hot swap

To remove a component from a system and install a new component while the power
is on and the system is running.

I

impacted

An impacted array is one which has been created but for some reason the initial build
operation did not complete. All member drives are present and operational, and all
data written to the array is protected. To optimize the array, run a Verify with Fix Task.

initialize

Process of preparing a disk for use by the controller. When a disk is initialized, the
controller records the RAID signature on the disk.

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initialized array

An array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build or
clear.

L

legacy disk

Disk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The
controller manages the disk as a legacy disk array where there is a one-to-one
logical-to-physical mapping of array to disk.

logical device

Volume comprised of space from one or more physical drives and presented to the
operating system as if it were a single storage unit.

low-level format

Process performed by the drive firmware that completely cleans any data off the
hard disk.

M

mirrored array/mirroring

See RAID 1.

monitoring

Process of receiving, displaying, and logging system events.

O

offline array

Array that can no longer be accessed.

optimal

The state of an array when it is fully operational. For redundant arrays, the entire
array is protected.

P

partition

A section of a disk storage device created by the operating system disk management
program, in which data and/or software programs are stored. Computers have a
primary operating system partition that contains the special files needed to boot the
computer. Each operating system partition is assigned a unique drive letter, such as
C or D. A single disk device can have multiple partitions.

phantom object

Object that represents a component that cannot be configured by the controller
management software; for example, a missing drive.

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Q

quick init

An array initialized using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no on­going background controller activity. All data written to an array that has been quick
initialized is protected.

R

RAID

Redundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of
Inexpensive Disks).

RAID 0

A single-level array consisting of two or more equal-sized segments residing on
different disks. RAID 0 distributes data evenly across its respective drives in equal­sized sections called stripes. RAID 0 arrays are not redundant.

RAID 1

Single-level array consisting of two equal segments residing on two different drives.
Provides redundancy by storing identical copies on two drives. See also mirrored
array/mirroring.

RAID signature

The area on each disk reserved for use by the RAID controller.

RAID volume

Concatenates two or more arrays of the same type.

rebuild

Background regeneration of redundant data on a RAID 1.

redundant

The ability of an array to maintain operability when one or more hardware failures
occur. RAID 1 is redundant. In the event of a drive failure, redundant arrays can be
restored to normal operation by replacing the failed drive and rebuilding the array.

rescan

Process of updating the current screen to show all currently available resources.

S

Serial ATA (SATA)

A successor to ATA that uses a serial, instead of parallel, interface.

simple volume

A volume made up of disk space from a single disk. It can consist of a single region on
a disk or concatenated, multiple regions of the same disk.

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single-level array

Array created from one or more segments. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID
0, RAID 1.

snapshot

Instantaneous read-only copy of an array at a precise point in time.

spanned volume

A simple volume that spans two or more drives.

stripe

Contiguous set of data distributed across all the disks in an array. A striped array
distributes data evenly across all members in equalized sections called stripes.

stripe size

The amount of data in each section of a striped array.

striped array

See RAID 0.

T

task

An operation that occurs only on the RAID controller, asynchronous to all other
operations; for example, initializing a disk or verifying an array. Some tasks can take
an extended period of time, particularly if the RAID controller is also performing
intensive data I/O while the task is running.

V

verify

Low-level check that a drive, logical device, or hot spare is good. In a RAID 1, verify
is a low-level check that contents of both members’ segments are consistent and,
optionally, corrects errors while assuming that the master drive is correct. In a simple
volume, verify performs a low-level check that the whole drive can be read.

volume

See simple volume, spanned volume.