MSI MS-9266, K2-102 User Manual

K2-102 (MS-9266)

1U Rackmount Server

English Version

G52-92661X3

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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 AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

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.

Micro-Star International

MS-9266

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Copyright Notice

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

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

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release with BCM5780 November 2005

/BCM5785
V2.0 Second release February 2006
V2.1 Third release March 2006
V2.3 For RoHS March 2006

Technical Support

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

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, 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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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User’s Manual.

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

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

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

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WEEE Statement

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CONTENTS

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

Packing Cheklist...................................................................................................1-2

System Overview...............................................................................................1-3

Top View......................................................................................................1-3

Front View...................................................................................................1-4

Rear View....................................................................................................1-5

System Specifications........................................................................................1-9

Mainboard Layout..............................................................................................1-12

MSI Special Features.........................................................................................1-13

PC Alert™ III................................................................................................1-13

Chapter 2. System Hardware................................................................................2-1

System Assembly Flowchart..............................................................................2-2

System Assembly................................................................................................2-4

Removing the Chassis Cover......................................................................2-4

Restoring the Chassis Cover.......................................................................2-5

CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct.......................................................................2-6

Memory Population Rules............................................................................2-8

DDR Memory.................................................................................................2-8

PCI Expansion Card......................................................................................2-9

PCI Riser Card (Optional)............................................................................2-11

Serial ATA/SCSI Hard Disk Drives (Optional).............................................2-12

Rack Mounting....................................................................................................2-14

OS Installation Guide.........................................................................................2-17

Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware..........................................................................3-1

Quick Components Guide....................................................................................3-2

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

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940...............................................3-4

Memory.................................................................................................................3-5

DIMM Module Combination............................................................................3-5

Installing DDR Modules.................................................................................3-6

Power Supply......................................................................................................3-7

18-Pin Main Power Supply Connector: J8..................................................3-7

14-Pin Standby and Status Control Connector: J6.....................................3-7

24-Pin SCSI Power and I2C Connector: J9.................................................3-7

4-Pin CD-ROM Power Connector: J11........................................................3-7

6-Pin Front Plane USB Connector: J10.......................................................3-7

SM Card 3rd I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1...........................................................3-9

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Hard Disk Connector: IDE.....................................................................................3-9

Front Panel Connector: J1.................................................................................3-10

Serial Port Connector: COM 2............................................................................3-10

Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1, JSATA2 (Optional)........................................3-11

Fan Power Connectors: SFAN1/SFAN2/SFAN3/SFAN4/SFAN5......................3-12

Rear Status LED: J20.........................................................................................3-12

Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI 1 (Optional)....................................................3-13

Slots....................................................................................................................3-15

SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM): J15...........................................................3-15

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots........................................3-16

Chapter 4. BIOS Setup.............................................................................................4-1

Entering Setup......................................................................................................4-2

Control Keys.................................................................................................4-2

Getting Help..................................................................................................4-3

General Help <F1>.......................................................................................4-3

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

The Main Menu.....................................................................................................4-5

The Advanced Menu............................................................................................4-8

The Security Menu.............................................................................................4-15

The Power Menu................................................................................................4-16

The Boot Menu...................................................................................................4-17

The Exit Menu.....................................................................................................4-18

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Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting
Started

Getting Started

The MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance
barebone system powered by dual AMD® OpteronTM processors,
BCM5780, BCM5785 PCI-X Bridges, and NS PC87417/ADM1027. With
high scalability, reliability, ease of use, and overall value, the MS­9266 makes an ideal choice for value conscious customers.

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Packing Checklist

Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any item
contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for
replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing materials for possible future use.

Your MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server Barebone package should contain the
following items:

* MS-9266 1U Rackmount Server x 1

(including an MS-9166 mainboard, an MS-9549 BMC card,
a Power Supply and a Fan Duct)

* Heatsink x 2
* 6”32 x 5 screw x 8
* HDD tray set (2 in a set, IDE model) x 2
* Rail Kit x 1

(including two rails and cable ties)

* User’s Guide x 1
* Installation Floppy Disk x 1
* Server Driver CD x 1
* iConsole Suite CD (optional) x 1

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System Overview

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This section shows the configuration of the MS-9266 from different angles,
and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.

Top View

Getting Started

1. Proprietary Power Supply

2. Slim CD-ROM Drive

3. DIMM Slots

4. PCI Slots

5. Heatsinks

6. Fan Duct

7. AC Power Connector

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Front View

1

1.Slim CD-ROM (optional)

2.Hot Swap SCSI (or S-ATA) HDD: HDD 1 (ID0)

3.Hot Swap SCSI (or S-ATA) HDD: HDD 2 (ID1)

4.USB Port 1

5.USB Port 2

6.(from left to right) IDE HDD Activity LED, Location LED, Info LED &
Error LED**

7.Reset Button

8.Power Button

9.Power LED*

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Rear View

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1. AC Power Connector

2. Half Length PCI Slot 2

3. Full Length PCI Slot 1

4. Serial Port

5. VGA Port

6. (from left to right) USB Port 3 & USB Port 4

7. (from left to right) Gbit Port 2 & Gbit Port 1

8. Power LED*

9. NMI Switch

10.Error LED**

MSI Reminds You...

* Please refer to Table 1. MS-9266Front Bezel & Rear I/O LEDs
Definitions for more information on Power LED.
** Please refer to Table 2. MS-9266 System Error and Diagnostic
LEDs Definitions for more information on Error LED.

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Table 1. MS-9266 Front Bezel & Rear I/O LEDs Definitions

LED Color State Description

Power

Location

(Controlled by MSI

iConsole AP only)

Information

ON System operating Green

Blink

OFF OFF AC power removed

Green Random blink IDE HDD access activity IDE HDD Activity

OFF OFF No disk activity

Amber ON Some component error/failure Error

OFF OFF System normal operation

Blue ON Identify active via iConsole

OFF OFF No identification

Amber Reserved for new BIOS function

System main power off and

standby power on

command

HDD Access

Green Random blink HDD access activity Swappable SCSI

OFF OFF No disk activity

upgrade

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Table 2. MS-9266 System Error and Diagnostic LEDs Definitions

Item Error LED Diagnostic LED Description/Symptoms

1 OFF OFF Normal operation

2 ON CPU Error LED ON Processor related problems

3 ON SCSI Error LED ON SCSI hard drive Error/failure

4 ON FAN Error LED ON Fan failure

5 ON Memory Error LED ON Memory error/failure

6 ON N/A Power supply error/failure

Diagnostic LEDs

Diagnostic LEDs use signal display to help users understand their system. When POST
or Service Processor detects an error, the corresponding LEDs light up to alert the user
to the condition and help service personnel identify the failing component. A system
error single LED on the front panel and in the rear of the system first alters the users
that an error has occurred. Service personnel next check inside the system to deter­mine which subsystem has an error LED lit. This information helps the service person­nel to locate the failing component for replacement. The full failing path remians lit until
POST no longer exists or the error is fixed.

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9 7 5 3 1

COM 2

8 6 4 2

COM 2 Pin Definition

PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION

1 Data Carrier Detect 2 Receive Data
3 Transmit Data 4 Data Terminal Ready
5 Ground 6 Data Set Ready
7 Request to Send 8 Clear to Send
9 Ring Indicator 10 Ground

Serial Port

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

VGA Port

5

15

1

11

Gigabit LAN Jack

Activity Indicator

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-

Link Indicator

8 1

PIN SIGNAL

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

PIN SIGNAL

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

USB Port

1 2 3 4

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND

SCSI Connector

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68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector

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
23 +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)

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Getting Started

System Specifications

Mainboard

u MS-9166 server board

CPU

u Dual AMD® OpteronTM processors in 940-pin package

HyperTransport

u Three 16-bit links each supports 1,600 mega-transfers (MT) per second or 3.2

GB/s in each direction.

Chipset

u BCM5780
u BCM5785
u Super I/O controller (NS PC87417) + ADM1027 (HW Monitor)

PCI-X Bridge

u One BCM5780 Chipset
u One BCM5785 Chipset

Memory

u Supports eight 144-bit DDR at 200/266/333/400 MHz compliant registered ECC

DIMMs.

u Supports up to 16GB memory size

Drive Bays

u 2 hot-swap SCSI (or 2 hot-swap Serial ATA) HDDs
u 1 slim CD-ROM Drive

Front Bezel I/O

u 2 USB ports

Rear Bezel I/O

u 2 USB ports
u 1 VGA port
u 1 serial port
u 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

SCSI Interface (Option for K2-102S2M)

u Single channel SCSI Ultra320 (LSI 1020)

Serial ATA Interface (Option for K2-102A2M)

u Silicon Image SiI3512 single-chip PCI to 2-port Serial ATA host controller

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LAN

u Integrated in BCM5780 controller (Dual ports)

IDE

u 1 IDE connector, supporting up to 2 ATA-100/133 compatible devices

MSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional)

u MSI-9549 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support

IPMI 1.5 (optional)

FAN

u 4 pcs, 40 x 28 mm system fan
u 1 pc, 40 x 20mm I/O fan
u 3 pcs integrated into power supply

Power Supply

u 411W max.
u Active PFC
u Full range 100 ~ 240V AC

Dimension (WxDxH)

u 440(W) x 660(D) x 43(H) mm

Others

u High Performance Thermal Solution

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MSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional)

u MSI-9549 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support
IPMI 1.5 (option)

MS-9549 BMC Card Specification

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 CN7 SO-DIMM (144 pin, Key position in 50)

Onboard I2Cmux

- 9545

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

- Support for 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)

- Support Microsoft EMS

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

- Support ASR (Automatic Server Re-start)

System Management

Two SMBus 2.0 (I2C)

- One SMBus for Intel 82546GB

- 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 )

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Mainboard Layout

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MS-9166 v2.X Server Board

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:

ö monitor CPU & system temperatures
ö monitor fan speed(s)
ö monitor system voltage
ö 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.

Getting Started

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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System Hardware

Chapter 2. System
Hardware

System Hardware

This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation
of the MS-9266 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how
to assemble each component of the MS-9266. Rack Mounting de­scribes the procedures for mounting the unit into the rack in details.
You can use the system assembly flowchart and the chart below to
determine the proper sequence for removing or installing compo­nents to the server.

MS-9266

System Assembly

Rack Mounting

Chassis Cover
CPU, Heatsink and Fan Duct
DIMM
Riser Card
Hard Disk Drives

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System Assembly Flowchart

The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please
note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and
exercise caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your
local dealer or experienced technician.

REMOVE CHASSIS COVER

AND FAN DUCT

INSTALL

CPU & HEATSINK

REPLACE FAN DUCT

INSTALL

MEMORY MODULES

REMOVE

RISER CARD BRACKET

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INSTALL

RISER CARDS

REPLACE

RISER CARD BRACKET

INSTALL

System Hardware

HARD DISK DRIVES

CONNECT HDD, FDD,

CD-ROM CABLES

& POWER CORDS

CHECK IF ALL PARTS

ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED

RESTORE

CHASSIS COVER

FINISH

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3

System Assembly

Removing the Chassis Cover

1

Locate the release button on the chassis
cover.

Lift the release button to the upright
position. Push the chassis cover
forward.

2-4

Lift the chassis cover to remove it from
the system.

MSI Reminds You...

Before you remove or install any components, make sure the server is
not turned on or connected to the AC power.

System Hardware

Restoring the Chassis Cover

1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassis

cover and slide it forwards.

2. Push down the lever to fasten the chassis.

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CPU and Heatsink

1. Locate the First and Second CPU
sockets.

1st CPU Socket

2nd CPU Socket

3. Place the CPU on top of the socket
with the cut edge pointing to the ar­row sign.

2. Lift the CPU lever up to a 90 degree
angle. (If you plan on installing single
CPU, use the first CPU socket.)

arrow sign

CPU lever up

cut edge

4. Push the lever down to secure the
CPU in place.

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System Hardware

5. Unscrew the heatsink as indicated below with blue circles.

6. The heatsink paste helps to enhance heat dissipation of the CPU. Before installing
the heatsink, make sure that you remove the plastic cover to uncover the heatsink
paste under the heatsink.

7. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU.

8. Screw the heatsink to the chassis.

MSI Reminds You...

To ensure proper cooling, make sure the heatsinks & the fan duct are
properly installed.

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DDR Memory

1

MSI Reminds You...

Memory modules “in pairs ” must be of the same type and size.
Please refer to the following DIMM Module Combination table.

Locate the DIMM slots.
Install at least two DDR modules on the
slots. The plastic clip at each side of the
DIMM slot will automati-cally close.

Option CPU Memory Modules Installed
1 1 CPU @ Socket1 with 2DIMMs Slot 1&2
2 1 CPU @ Socket1 with 4DIMMs Slot 1&2&3&4
3 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2

with 2 DIMMs

4 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&5&6

with 4 DIMMs

5 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6

with 6 DIMMs

6 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6&7&8

with 8 DIMMs

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PCI Expansion Card

System Hardware

Remove the clip from the chassis.

Take out the I/O shield on the first PCI
slot.

Insert the add-on card to the PCI slot.

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5

6

Replace the clip.

Follow the procedures described earlier
to install the second PCI Card.

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System Hardware

PCI Riser Card (Optional)

Apart from the standard PCI riser cards assembled in the system, an optional riser
card is available upon request. Please refer to the following for detailed specs and
the instructions on riser card installation.

Standard PCI Riser Cards: MS-95D7

MS-95D7: one 64-bit/100MHz PCI-X slot

Optional PCI Riser Card: MS-95D8

MS-95D8: one PCI Express x 8 slot

Insert the original PCI riser card into the PCI-X slot.

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3

2

Serial ATA/SCSI Hard Disk Drives (Optional)

Unlock the HDD device holder and pull it
out from the chassis.

1

2-12

Screw the hard disk to the HDD device
holder.

System Hardware

456

Slide the HDD device holder into the chas­sis and push it backward
until you hear a “click” sound to secure
the holder.

USB tray

You may pull the USB tray open to rest
any USB device on it.

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3

Rack Mounting

rail set

Take out the rail set for rack mounting.

Rear Right

1

Position the rail to the rack cabin.

Press the button to push the locking tab
forward. The rail will secure itself to the
cabin.

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Screw to secure the rail on the rear.

Front Right

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System Hardware

Position the rail to the rack cabin.

Press the button to push the locking tab
forward. The rail will secure itself to the
cabin.

Screw to secure the rail on the front.

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Follow the same procedures as men­tioned earlier in this section to screw the
left rail on the front and rear.

Align the 1U rackmount server to the rails
and push it backward until it reaches the
end.

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Screw the system to the cabin.

System Hardware

OS Installation Guide

Notice

Before you install the server opreationg system, please do refer the installation guide
in the driver CD. There are some specific steps to take before installing.

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Mainboard Hardware

Chapter 3. Mainboard
Hardware

Mainboard Hardware

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

COM 2,

p.3-10

Back Panel
I/O, p.1-11

J20,

p.3-12

JSMB1,

p.3-9

PCI-E/PCI-X Slots,

p.3-16

COM2

215 R 6V A L A 12

Com Port

VGA port

USB port

USB port

LAN Jacks

JSMB1

SW1

SW2

J16

J18

SAMSUNG

K4D261638F-TC40

J14

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JABR

J15,

p.3-15

JBAT1, J3

p.3-14

IDE,

p.3-9

PCIE1

U1

J5
J7

JMGT1

J2

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IDE

J4

SCSI1,

p.3-13

SCSI1

J1, p.3-10

J1

J6

JS A T A 1

JS A T A 2

J9

S F A N 1

J11

J10

SATA1/2,

p.3-11

SFAN1/2,

p.3-12

J6, J8, J9,

SF A N 2

J10, J11,

p.3-7

DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
DDR4

J15

FDD1

DDR5
DDR6
DDR7
DDR8

SF A N 5

CPU2,

p.3-3

SF A N 3SF A N 4

SFAN3/4/5,

p.3-12

DDR DIMM1~8, p.3-5

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Central Processing Unit: CPU

The mainboard supports Single AMD® Opteron UP or Dual AMD® Opteron DP™
processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 940 for easy CPU
installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the mainboard 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 U1 socket.

PCIE1

U1

J5
J7

DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
DDR4

J15

FDD1

JMGT1

J2

IDE

SW CH T1000S02

J4

SCSI1

DDR5
DDR6
DDR7
DDR8

J1

J6

JSATA1

JSATA2

J9

SFAN1

J11

J10

SFA N 2

SFA N 3SFA N 4

SFA N 5

USB port

USB port

LAN Jacks

Com Port

VGA port

COM2

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JSMB1

J14

SW1

SW2

J16

J18

JABR

U1

2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type/

stepping of AMD Opteron DP™ CPUs running at the same
frequency.

WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the
processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements.

You need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat
dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in
good contact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor
and ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper
cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for reference.

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Close

Press down

Cut edge

Corner marking

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940

1.Make sure that the computer is
turned off, and the power cord
disconnected before installing
the CPU.

2.Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket, and raise it up
to a 90-degree angle.

3.Locate the cut edge of the CPU.
When the CPU is installed into the
socket, this cut edge should be
aligned with the corner marking
an arrow on the Socket 940.

Please note that the CPU can only
fit in a correct orientation. DO
NOT use force to install the CPU
into the socket.

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4.Place the CPU onto the socket
and press it down firmly into the
socket. The pins of the CPU
should be embedded into the
socket completely.

5.Close the lever to secure the
CPU. Do not close the level until
the CPU’s pins are fully inserted;
otherwise, the pins may be
damaged.

an arrow

the CPU

Lever

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Mainboard Hardware

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Memory

The mainboard supports up to eight registered ECC DDR200/266/333/400 DIMMs
providing up to 16GB of memory. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of
2GB. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your own needs.

PCIE1

U1

J5
J7

DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
DDR4

J15

FDD1

JMGT1

J2

IDE

SWC H T1000S02

J4

SCSI1

DDR5
DDR6
DDR7
DDR8

J1

J6

JSATA1

JSATA2

J9

SFAN1

J11

J10

SFA N 2

SFA N 3SFA N 4

SFA N 5

Com Port

VGA port

USB port

USB port

LAN Jacks

COM2

215R6V A LA 12

AT I

SAMSUNG

K4D261638F-TC40

JSMB1

J14

SW1

SW2

J16

J18

JABR

DDR DIMM Slots

DIMM Module Combination

You can install either one or two DIMM modules on the slots. Use Slot 1, 3, 6
or 8 for single DDR module installation. If DDR modules are installed on Slot
5 ~ 8, CPU2 must be installed.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Option CPU Memory Modules Installed
1 1 CPU @ Socket1 with 2DIMMs Slot 1&2
2 1 CPU @ Socket1 with 4DIMMs Slot 1&2&3&4
3 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2

with 2 DIMMs

4 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&5&6

with 4 DIMMs

5 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6

with 6 DIMMs

6 2 CPUs @ Socket1 & Socket 2 Slot 1&2&3&4&5&6&7&8

with 8 DIMMs

MSI Reminds You...

Memory modules “in pairs ” must be of the same type and size.

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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.

Volt

MSI Reminds You...

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

Notch

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Mainboard Hardware

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.

18-Pin Main Power Supply Connector: J8

This connector provides power supply to the system board.

14-Pin Standby and Status Control Connector: J6

This connector provides power supply to the system board.

24-Pin SCSI Power and I2C Connector: J9

This connector is an optional power connector to provide power output to the
SCSI HDD.

4-Pin CD-ROM Power Connector: J11

This connector provides power supply to the CD-ROM Drive.

6-Pin Front Plane USB Connector: J10

This connector provides power supply to the front USB ports.

9

1

18

10

12

1

24

13

7

1

14

4

J6

3

1

J10

6

4

4

2

3
1

J11

J8

J9

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J10

12V_1
12V_2

5

RET1

6

RET2

7

RET3

8

RET4

9

RET5

10

RET6

11

RET7

12

RET8

13

RET9

14

RET10

Molex_44472-1853

12V_3
12V_4

5V_1
5V_2
5V_3
5V_4

MH1
MH2

1
2
3
4

15
16
17
18

MH1
MH2

J9

17
18
19

21
23
24

9
2

4
6

8
12
14
16
22

J12

I2C_A0
I2C_A1
I2C_A2

I2C_CLK
I2C_DATA
I2C_INT

PRES_DET#
GND1

GND2
GND3
GND4
GND5
GND6
GND7
GND8

12V_1
12V_2
12V_3
12V_4

5V_1
5V_2
5V_3

RESET

3P4V/NC

MH1
MH2

1
3
5
7

11
13
15

10

20

MH1
MH2

J6

J11

1

-ON_+OFF

2

-EPOW

3

-FAN_FAULT

4

DCGOOD/-POR

7

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Molex_43045-1413

OC

+5VSB

+5VSB2

+5VSB_RET

+5VSB_RET2

SDA

SCL

SPARE1
SPARE2

MH1
MH2

8
5

6
11

12
9

10
13

14

MH1
MH2

Molex_43045-2413

J10

J14

12V1GND1

4

Molex_43045-0414

5V

GND2

J11

1
2
3
4
5
6

CON2X3

MH1
MH2

J15

C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6

2
3

MH1
MH2

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Connectors

SM Card 3rd I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1

The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connector for users

to connect to System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.

Mainboard Hardware

1

JSMB1

3

JSMB1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 DATA
2 CLK
3 ALT#

Hard Disk Connector: IDE

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
function. You can connect up to two hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy
(reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.

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

IDE

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Front Panel Connector: J1

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

2

1

26
25

J1

J1 Pin Definition

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 2 SM_PWRLED#
3 GND 4 FP2SW_RST#

5 GND 6 Unused
7 +5VSB 8 Unused
9 +5VSB 10 SMB_2_DATA
11 +5VSB 12 SMB_2_CLK
13 Unused 14 GND
15 +5V 16 SM_FP_DET#
17 +5V 18 USB1_OC_L
19 +5V 20 SB_GPIO14
21 +5V 22 SM_LED4_SEL
23 GND 24 FP2SW_PWRBTN#
25 GND 26 Unused

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.

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2

COM 2

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Pin Definition

9

1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

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

Mainboard Hardware

Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1, JSATA2 (Optional)

The mainboard provides optional Serial ATA connectors supported by Silicon
Image Sil3512 single-chip PCI to 2-port Serial ATA host controller.

7

JSATA1

1

7

JSATA2

1

Optional Serial ATA cable

JSATA1/2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND

5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND

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

MSI Reminds You...

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

Connect to JSATA1 or JSATA2

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Fan Power Connectors: SFAN1/SFAN2/SFAN3/SFAN4/SFAN5

The SFAN1/SFAN2/SFAN3/SFAN4/SFAN5 (system fans) support system cool­ing fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire
to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be
connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If
the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

GND

+12V

SFAN1

Sensor

Sensor

+12V

GND

Sensor

SFAN4

+12V

SFAN2

Sensor

+12V

GND

GND

SFAN5

Sensor

+12V

GND

SFAN3

MSI Reminds You...

1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

2. SFAN supports the fan control. MS-9266 will automatically control
the CPU fan speed according to the system temperature.

Rear Status LED: J20

The LED shows the error and power status.

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Error LED (Yellow)

Power LED (Green)

Mainboard Hardware

Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI 1 (Optional)

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a hardware interface that allows
for connection of up to 15 peripheral devices. The mainboard provides one SCSI
channel (SCSI 1) for you to connect SCSI devices such as SCSI hard disks.

68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI Connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1 +DB(12) 35 -DB(12)

35

1

68
34

SCSI 1

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
23 +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)

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Jumpers

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: JBAT1

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

JBAT1

1

1 3

Keep Data

1 3

Clear Data

MSI Reminds You...

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is either
power-on or reboot. Then turn off the system power and return to 1-2
pin after 15 seconds.

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Mainboard Hardware

Slots

SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM): J15

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 -- MSI BMC
(Baseboard Management Controller) card.

J16

143
144

J15

1

COM1_DI(I)

3

COM1_RST#(O)

5

COM1_DCD#(I)

7

COM1_RI#(I)

9

COM1_CTS#(I)

11

COM1_DO(O)

13

COM1_DTR#(O)

15

1
2

COM1_DSR#(I)

17

COM1_EN/SW#(O)

19

COM2_EN/SW#(O)

21

COM_BUS_EXCH(O)

23

POST/I2C_ACK#(O)

25

5VSB_VDD_ANALOG

27

FAN_TACH0(I)

29

FAN_TACH1(I)

31

FAN_TACH2(I)

33

FAN_TACH3(I)

35

FAN_TACH4(I)

37

FAN_TACH5(I)

39

NC

41

NC

43

NC

45

NC

47

NC

49

NC

51

GND_ANALOG

53

I2C_0_SDA

55

I2C_0_SCL

57

I2C_0_INT#

59

3VSB_ANALOG

61

I2C_2_SDA

63

I2C_2_SCL

65

I2C_INT#(I)

67

SB_PWR_PG(I)

69

Main_PWR_PG(I)

71

ANALOG_VOLT0(I)

73

ANALOG_VOLT1(I)

75

ANALOG_VOLT2(I)

77

ANALOG_VOLT3(I)

79

ANALOG_VOLT4(I)

81

ANALOG_VOLT5(I)

83

ANALOG_VOLT6(I)

85

ANALOG_VOLT7(I)_BAT

87

RTS_SEN_EN(O)

89

3.3VSB_ANALOG

91

NC

93

INSERT_DET(I)

95

BMC_VER0(O)

97

BMC_VER1(O)

99

PLAN_LVL0(I)

101

PLAN_LVL1(I)

103

PLAN_LVL2(I)

105

PLAN_LVL3(I)

107

SYS_ID0(I)

109

SYS_ID1(I)

111

SYS_ID2(I)

113

SYS_ID3(I)

115

SYS_ID4(I)

117

NC

119

NC

121

GND

123

485+

125

485-

127

GND

129

PWR_BTN_IN(I)

131

PWR_BTN_OUT(O)

133

BMC_Heartbeat(O)

135

BMC_SMI#

137

SYS_NMI#(I)

139

COM_EXCH_DIS(O)

141

COM_SHUT(O)

143

5VSB

(O)SYS_PWRON_OUT

(I)SYS_PWRON_IN

(O)I2C_2_MUX_DIS#

LPC_AD0
LPC_AD1
LPC_AD2
LPC_AD3

(I)LPC_CLK

LPC_RST#

LPC_FRAME#

(O)LPC_INT#

(O)LPC_DRQ#

(I)POST/I2C_REQ#

(O)FAN_PWM0
(O)FAN_PWM1
(O)FAN_PWM2
(O)FAN_PWM3
(O)FAN_PWM4
(O)FAN_PWM5

(I)GP_INT1#
(I)GP_INT2#
(I)GP_INT3#
(I)GP_INT4#

I2C_1_SDA

I2C_1_SCL

(I)I2C_1_INT#

I2C_3_SDA

I2C_3_SCL

(I)I2C_3_INT#

EPOW#

(I)SYS_RST#

(O)SYS_RST_OUT

(O)BMC_WD#

(I)FEA_DET0

(I)FEA_DET1
(O)I2C_0_RST#
(O)I2C_2_RST#

(I)SYS_RTC

(I)REM_BTN_IN

(I)HD_ACT#

(I)I2C_DIS_ALL

(I)I2C_MEM_SW

GND

GND

5VSB

NC
NC

GND

3.3VSB

3.3VSB
NC

LED0
LED1
LED2
LED3
LED4
LED5
LED6
LED7

NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

GND

NC
NC

GND

NC
NC

5VSB

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6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
100
102
104
106
108
110
112
114
116
118
120
122
124
126
128
130
132
134
136
138
140
142
144

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The motherboard provides one 64-bit PCI-X slot, and two PCI Express x8 slots.
one PCI-E slot is fixed, the other slot can use the plug-in riser card to expand one PCI­E or one PCI-X slot.

PCI Express x8 slot

PCI-X or PCI Express x8 slot

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.

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 4. BIOS Setup

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:

² An error message appears on the screen during the system boot-

ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for customized features.

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 lat­est BIOS and should be held for reference only.

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

P9166MS 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

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.

Control 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 >.

8Primary IDE Master

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.

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

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The Menu Bar

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 Menu

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

Advanced Menu

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

Security Menu

Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords and the Backup and Virus­Check reminders.

Power Menu

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

Boot Menu

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Exit Menu

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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BIOS Setup

The Main Menu

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>.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

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.

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.

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Type Select how to define the HDD parameters
LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Ad-

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

Tranfer Mode Selects the method for transferring the data

Ultra DMA Mode Indicates the type of Ultra DMA.

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

CPU and IDE card

between the hard disk and system memory

Serial ATA

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

Onboard SATA Device
This setting is used to set the SATA device. The settings are: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Bootable disk attached to port [0-3]

This setting is used to set bootable SATA device.

SATA Mode
This setting is used to specify the SATA mode. Setting options: [IDE], [RAID].

SATA functions

This setting is used to specify the SATA functions.

Enable/Disable Int13 support
This setting is used to support SCSI HDD. The settings are: [Disabled], [Enabled].

F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/

Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter

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HDD Post Write Buffer

This setting is used to increase the performance of the HDD. The settings are:
[Disabled], [Enabled].

Large Disk Access Mode

Select DOS if you have DOS. Select Other if you have another operating system such
as UNIX. A large disk is one that has more than 1024 cylinders, more than 16 heads,
or more than 63 tracks per sector. Options: [DOS], [Other].

Quick Boot 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].

USB BIOS Legacy 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. Set to
[Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse. Setting
options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Extended Memory Testing

This setting is used to test extended memory during bootup.

Boot Summary Screen

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

System Memory

It displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot up.

Extended Memory

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

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The Advanced Menu

Items in the menu are divided into 7 sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more
settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and
press <Enter>.

Install O/S

Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most
commonly. Options: [Other], [Win95], [Win98], [WinMe], [Win2000].

Reset Configuration Data

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

MTRR Mapping Method

This field allows you to control the MTRR mapping Mode. Setting options: [Discrete],
[Continuous].

Large Memory Simulation

This field allows you to simulate large memory.Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

RSDT FADT Revision

This item allows you to configure the RSDT FADT revision. Setting options: [1]~[4].

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Halt On Error

The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Available options are: [Yes], [No].

Chipset Configuration

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

ACPI P-State

This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Manage­ment Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as
Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Settings: [Enabled] and [Disabled].

Memhole mapping

In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for
ISA peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below
16MB.

Memory Hole Adjustment

This item is to set the memory hole adjustment.

4GB Memory Hole Size

This item is to set the memory hole size.

IOMMU

This setting applies only to Linux systems only. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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Dram Bank Interleave

Interleave memory blocks across dram chip selects. Options: [Auto], [Disabled].

Node Memory Interleave

Interleave memory blocks across Processor Nodes. BIOS will AUTO detect the
capability of Memory System. Options: [Disabled], [AUTO].

ACPI SRAT Table

The Static Resource Affinity Table (SRAT) can be used to describe the physical
location of processors and memory in large-scale systems (such as CC-NUMA)
to the Windows Server? 2003 operating system, allowing threads and memory
to be grouped in an optimal manner. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

ECC

This is a global enable function for all blocks within CPU core and North Bridge.
After loading setup defaults, restart and enter setup to access Dram ECC setup
options. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

ECC Config

If all memory in the system supports ECC, enabling this will initial scrub dram and
enable system requests to dram to be checked and/or corrected. Options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

ECC Scrub Redirection

Enable Scrubber to correct errors detected in Dram during normal CPU requests
(Foreground scrubbing). Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

4-bit ECC

This item allows you to enable/disable Chip-Kill ECC on Nodes with all x4 ECC
capable dimms. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

DCACHE ECC Scrub CTL

This feature sets the rate of background scrubbing for DCACHE lines. Options:
[Disabled], [40 ns], [80 ns], [160 ns], [320 ns], [640 ns], [1.28 us], [2.56 us].

L2 ECC Scrub CTL

This feature sets the rate of background scrubbing for L2 cache lines.
Options: [Disabled], [40 ns], [80 ns], [160 ns], [320 ns], [640 ns], [1.28 us], [2.56
us].

Dram ECC Scrub CTL

This feature sets the rate of BACKGROUND scrubbing for Dram. (In addition to
normal ECC scrubbing from system requests.) Options: [Disabled], [1.31 ms],
[2.62 ms], [5.24 ms], [10.49 ms], [20.97 ms], [42.0 ms], [84.0 ms]. Note: BACK-

GROUND agent works independently of CPU requests and bus masters,
but cannot be enabled without first enabling Dram ECC.

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PCI Configuration

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to PCI Configuration. The following submenu will appear:

Planar PXE/DHCP Priority

Use this feature to select whether to set the planar Ethernet PXE/DHCP option
ROM as the highest priority option ROM after Video. This causes the PXE/
DHCP option ROM to execute before the PCI Device Boot Priority is checked
POST.

PCI Device Boot Priority

Use this item to select which PCI device should have boot priority. Selecting a
device which does not contain a valid boot device could cause the system
not bootable.

PCI Device, Slot #1/Slot #2/ Onboard SATA

The sub-menu is used to configure the specific PCI device. Press PgUp/<+> or
PgDn/<-> to PCI Device, Slot#1 or 2. The following submenu will appear:

Option ROM Scan

Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM.

Enable Master

Use this feature to enable selected device as a PCI bus master.

Latency Timer

Use this feature to minimize guaranteed time slice allotted for bus master in units
of PCI bus clocks.

I/O Device Configuration

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

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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].

Onboard LAN/SCSI/VGA Device

These items are used to enable or disable the onboard devices.

Keyboard Configuration

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

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].

Keyboard auto-repeat rate

It sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the
key down. Options: [30/sec], [26.7/sec], [21.8/sec], [18.5/sec], [13.3/sec], [10/
sec], [6/sec], [2/sec].

Keyboard auto-repeat delay

It sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke. Options: [1/4 sec], [1/2 sec], [3/4 sec], [1 sec].

Console Redirection

Enter Console Redirection and the following submenu will appear:

Com Port Address

This feature allows you to enable/disable the Com port on the motherboard.
Options: [Disabled], [On-board COM A].

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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].

Baud Rate

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

FIFO Level

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

Flow Control

This feature allows you to enable flow control. Options: [None], [XON/XOFF],
[CTS/RTS].

Console Type

This feature allows you to enable the specified console type. Options: [vt100],
[vt100 8bit], [ANSI 7bit], [ANSI], [ut100 plus], [UTF8].

Continue C. R. after POST

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

POST Error Log

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to POST Error Log. The following submenu will appear:

Event log capacity

This item is used to set the capacity for the event logs.

Event log validity

This item is used to enable or disable the the event logs.

View DMI event log

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

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Clear all DMI event logs

Setting this to Yes will clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Options: [Yes],
[No].

Event Logging

Select [Enabled] to allow logging of DMI events. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Clear error logs

Press the item to clear error logs.

IPMI

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to IPMI. The following submenu will appear.

IPMI Specification Version

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

BMC Firmware Version

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

COM port on BMC

Select this line to enable/disable COM port on BMC. Options: [Disabled], [IPMI],
[CLI].

Change COM port Setting

Select this line to change COM port setting. Options: [Yes], [No].

Existing Event Log number/Remaining Event Log number

It shows the number of existing/remaining event log.

SYS Firmware Progress

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

BIOS POST Watchdog

Enabling this selection will enable POST watchdog. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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The Security Menu

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)

SetSupervisor/User Password

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

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Password:
Confirm New Password:

Type the password and press <Enter>. Repeat.

Password on boot

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

Diskette access

Setting privilege of password to boot from or access the floppy disk. Options:
[Supervisor], [User].

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The Power Menu

Use this menu to specify your settings for Power Management. Remember that

the options available depend upon the hardware installed in your system.

Resume On Modem Ring

Select On to wake up system when an incoming call is detected on the modem.
Options: [On], [Off].

Wake up by LAN

Select On to wake up system by LAN devices. Options: [On], [Off].

Resume On Time

Select On to wake up system at predetermined time. Options: [On], [Off].

Resume Time

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

Resume Date

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

After Power Failure

This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Stay Off] Returns the system to an off state.
[Power On] Returns the system to a full on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power

failure or interrupt occurred.

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The Boot Menu

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

BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System.

BIOS Setup

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.

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The Exit Menu

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

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.

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