MSI K9NQ Master-A6, K9NQ Master, MS-9184 User Manual

K9NQ Master Series

MS-9184 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-91841X1

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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

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release May 2007

Technical Support

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

Visit the MSI website at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,

and other information.

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

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User’s Manual.

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

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

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

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International

MS-9184

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

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Back Panel...........................................................................................................2-11

Connectors........................................................................................................2-13

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

Slot......................................................................................................................2-18

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

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

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

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

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

Security..............................................................................................................3-18

Boot....................................................................................................................3-20

Power.................................................................................................................3-23

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

Appendix A nVIDIA SATA RAID.............................................................................A-1

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

RAID Configuration..............................................................................................A-2

NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation.............................................................................A-8

RAID Drives Management..................................................................................A-12

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the K9NQ Master (MS-9184
v1.X), an excellent SSI server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative nVIDIA MCP55 Pro chipset
for optimal system efficiency, the K9NQ Master ac­commodates the latest AMD® Opteron processor in
1207-pin package and supports up to 16 Registered
ECC DDR2 400/533/667 DIMM slots to provide the maxi­mum of 64GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
K9NQ Master can provide a high-performance solution
for today’s front-end and general purpose server/
workstation, as well as in the future.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor

- Supports four AMD Opteron (Socket F 1207)

- HyperTransport interface capable of operating up to 2000 MT/s

- Meets thermal requirements

Chipset

- nVIDIA nForce Professional 3600 MCP (MCP55 Pro )

Memory

- Supports ECC Registered DDR2 400/533/667 DIMMs

- 16 DDR2 DIMM slots up to 64GB memory

IDE

- 1-channel bus master IDE port

- Supports ATA133/100/66

SATA

- 6 SATA II ports support 6 SATA II devices

- Storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

LAN

- 2 Gigabit Ethernet controllers bundled into Marvell 88E1116
(MCP55 Pro)

Graphics

- ATI ES1000 graphics controller

- Onboard 16MB Video SDRAM

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Connectors

Back Panel

- 1 x PS/2 mouse port

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 x USB ports

- 1 x serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 2 x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports

Onboard Pinheaders

- 1 x USB connector

- 1 x serial port connector

- 1 x proprietary front panel connector

Slots

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

- 2 100MHz PCI-X slots

- 1 PCI-Express x8 slot

- 2 PCI-Express x16 slots (with x8 signal)

Getting Started

Form Factor

- SSI form factor 13” x 16”

Mounting

- 7 mounting holes

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CPU_FAN0

CPU_FAN1

PCIX0

PCIX1

PCIE1

P3_DIMM0

P2_DIMM0

P3_DIMM2

P2_DIMM2

P3_DIMM1

P2_DIMM1

P3_DIMM3

P2_DIMM3

MCP55 Pro

SATA0

W83627EHG

SATA2

SATA4

JVGA0

JLAN0

JLAN1

Top: Mouse

Bottom: Keyboard

USB0

Marvell

88E1116

Intel 6702 PXH-V

Mainboard Layout

JUSB0

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

IDE0

JPWR3

JPWR4

JPWR2

F_FAN1

FDD0

SB_FAN0

BATT

+

P0_DIMM0
P0_DIMM1
P0_DIMM2
P0_DIMM3

Winbond

J7

JBAT0

BIOS

NVIDIA

JSSI0

COM1

PCI0

PCIE0

PCIE2

Marvell

88E1116

CN1

ATI

ES1000

F_FAN2

JPWR1

F_FAN3

JPWR0

F_FAN0

CPU0

CPU1

P1_DIMM0
P1_DIMM1
P1_DIMM2
P1_DIMM3

CPU_FAN2
CPU_FAN3

CPU3

CPU2

K9NQ Master (MS-9184 v1.X) SSI Server Board

COM0

R_FAN0

R_FAN3

R_FAN2

R_FAN1

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

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

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

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Quick Components Guide

SATA0~5, p.2-13

JPWR3, p.2-9

FDD0, p.2-12

IDE0, p.2-12

SB_FAN0, p.2-14

F_FAN1, p.2-14

J7, p.2-14

JPWR4, p.2-9

JBAT0, p.2-17

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

JUSB0, p.2-15

COM1, p.2-15

PCI-Class Slots, p.2-18

JSSI0, p.2-16

JPWR2, p.2-8

F_FAN2, p.2-14

CPU, p.2-3

CPU_FAN2/3, p.2-14

JPWR1, p.2-8

CPU, p.2-17

JPWR0, p.2-8

F_FAN3, p.2-14

F_FAN0, p.2-14

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-11

CPU, p.2-3

R_FAN0/1/2/3,

p.2-14

CPU_FAN1/0, p.2-14

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Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

This mainboard supports the latest AMD® Opteron processor in 1207-pin package.
When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to
prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install it before turning on the computer.

Important

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

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

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

AMD® Opteron CPU in 1207-Pin Package

The pin-pad side The surface

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

Remember to apply some silicone heat
transfer compound on it for better
heat dispersion.

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

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Socket 1207 CPU & Cooler Installation

1. Locate the first CPU socket. (The CPU has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact
from damage. Before installing the CPU, always cover it to protect the socket
pins.)

2. Remove the plastic cap from the load plate. The pins of the socket reveal.

3. Raise the load lever up to its full extent.

4. Open the load plate.

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

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

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

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Alignment Key

Yellow Triangle

Hardware Setup

7. Cover the load plate onto the package.

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

9. Unscrew the retention mechanism.

11.Screw to secure the CPU cooler to
the mainboard.

10.Place the cooler set on top of the
retention mechanism.

12.Connect the cooler power cord to the
onboard CPU fan power connector.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.

DDR2

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule

In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two
data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system
performance. Please refer to the following illustrations for population rules under
Dual-Channel mode.

CPU 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 DIMM 0 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
Rule 1 (Single-Channel) V V
Rule 2 (Dual-Channel) V V
Rule 3 (Dual-Channel) V V
Rule 4 (Dual-Channel) V V V V

Important

Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density under
dual-channel mode.

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Hardware Setup

Memory Frequency vs. Core Multiplier

The DDR2 DIMM operates different frequency when using different CPU. For example,
when using 2.4GHz CPU the DDR2 667MHz DIMM will operate at 600MHz.

Installing Memory Modules

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

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

v NOTE: You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is

properly inserted in the DIMM slot.

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

Volt

Notch

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Power Supply

4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR0
8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR1, JPWR2

These connectors provide 12V power output to the CPUs.

Pin Definition

JPWR0

1
2

3

4

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

JPWR1/2

4

1

8

5

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

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

Important

1. Make sure that all connectors are connected to proper power supply to
ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 600 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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Hardware Setup

24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR3

This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to the
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.

4-Pin Power Connector: JPWR4

Make sure that you connect this connector with a 5V/12V power supply to ensure
stable operation of the PCI Express/PCI-X/PCI adapters and front panel USB device.

JPWR3

13

24

1

4

1

12

JPWR4

Pin Definition

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

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 5V
2 GND
3 GND
4 12V

PIN SIGNAL

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

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Important Notification about Power Issue

NForce chipset is very sensitive to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), therefore this
issue mostly happens while the users intensively swap memory modules under S5
(power-off) states, and the power code is plugged while installing modules. Due to
several pins are very sensitive to ESD, so this kind of memory-replacement actions
might cause system chipset unable to boot. Please follow the following solution to
avoid this situation.

Unplug the AC power cable or unplug the power connectors before the 1st installa­tion or during system upgrade procedure.

Unplug the AC power cable Unplug the power connector

Unplug the power connector

Unplug the power connector

Important

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration only. The
appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

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Back Panel

Mouse

Hardware Setup

KeyboardUSB Ports

Serial Port

VGA Port

JLAN1 JLAN0

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

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

USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

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

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

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

Link/Active Indicator

Mode Indicator

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

RJ-45 LAN Jack

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD0

This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive.

FDD0

IDE Connector: IDE0

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

IDE0

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives
separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s
documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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