MSI K9SD, MS-9185 Master User Manual

K9SD Master

MS-9185 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-S9185X1

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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.

AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trade­marks of AMD Corporation.
NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trade­marks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/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 August 2006

Technical Support

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

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

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

updates, and other information.

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

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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-9185

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)............................................................................2-2

AMD® Opteron CPU in 1207-Pin Package...................................................2-3

Socket 1207 CPU & Cooler Installation......................................................2-4

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

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

Memory Frequency vs. Core Multiplier......................................................2-7

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

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

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2..........................................2-8

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR3..................................................2-8

SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR1.................................................2-8

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

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

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

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

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA_1 ~ SATA_8.............................................2-11

SCSI LED Connector: J1............................................................................2-12

Fan Power Connectors: CPU0_FAN1, CPU1_FAN1, SYS_FAN1, F_FAN1/ 2/

3/ 4, REAR_FAN1......................................................................................2-12

OPMA Connector: CN17............................................................................2-13

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

Serial Port Connector: COM 2...................................................................2-14

Front USB Connector: JUSB1...................................................................2-14

NMI Button: SW1........................................................................................2-15

ICMB/IPMB Connectors: J7, J11...............................................................2-15

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I2C Bus Connector: CN19.........................................................................2-15

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

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

BIOS Recovery Jumper: J9......................................................................2-17

PCI-X Jumpers: J3, J4...............................................................................2-17

PCI Express Jumpers: JPCIE2_1, JPCIE2_2.............................................2-17

Slots....................................................................................................................2-18

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot........................................2-18

HTX (HyperTransport) Slot.......................................................................2-18

PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power.................................................................................................................3-20

Boot....................................................................................................................3-23

Exit......................................................................................................................3-23

Appendix A Adaptec SATAII RAID........................................................................A-1

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

Features Overview.....................................................................................A-2

Operating System Compatibility..................................................................A-2

Hardware Requirements.............................................................................A-2

Installing the Driver..............................................................................................A-2

Overview of the Driver Installation Process.............................................A-3

Creating a Driver Disk..................................................................................A-3

Installing the Windows Driver.....................................................................A-3

Installing the Red Hat or SuSE Linux Driver..............................................A-5

Installing the NetWare Driver.......................................................................A-7

Installing and Starting Adaptec Storage Manager.............................................A-8

Installing Storage Manager on Windows...................................................A-9

Installing Storage Manager on Linux.........................................................A-9

Installing Storage Manager on NetWare..................................................A-10

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Starting Storage Manager........................................................................A-10

Logging into Remote Systems..................................................................A-12

Understanding Adaptec Storage Manager......................................................A-13

Features.....................................................................................................A-13

Overview...................................................................................................A-13

Changing How Drives are Displayed.......................................................A-14

Collapsed and Expanded Views..............................................................A-15

Component Views.....................................................................................A-15

Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility...................................................................A-16

Using the ACU............................................................................................A-18

Using SATASelect.....................................................................................A-23

Using the Disk Utilities...............................................................................A-25

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the K9SD Master (MS-9185 v1.
X), an excellent E-ATX server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Broadcom ServerWorks

HT-2000 HyperTransport System I/O Controller &

HT-1000 I/O Controller for optimal system efficiency,
the K9SD Master accommodates the latest AMD
Opteron processor in 1207-pin package and supports

up to 16 Registered ECC DDRII 400/533/667 DIMM slots
to provide the maximum of 64GB memory capacity.

®

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
K9SD 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 Support

- Supports Dual AMD Opteron in the 1207-pin lidded ceramic micro
PGA, from 1.4 – 2.8 GHz support

- Supports HyperTransport technology

- Meets thermal requirements

Chipset

- Northbridge: Broadcom ServerWorks HT-2000

- Southbridge: Broadcom ServerWorks HT-1000

Memory Support

- Memory controller is integrated into AMD Opteron processor

- Supports 1-DIMM 4GB ECC Register memory

- 16 DDRII slots (total 64 GB memory)

- Supports ECC Registered DDRII 400/533/667 DIMMs

LAN

- 2 LAN controllers bundled into Broadcom ServerWorks HT-2000

IDE

- 1-channel bus master IDE port

- Supports ATA100/66

SATA

- 4 SATAII ports by Adaptec AIC-8130 (with RAID 0, 1, 0+1)

- 4 SATA ports by Broadcom ServerWorks HT-1000

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

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Connectors

Back Panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 x serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports stacked with 1 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jack (optional
for OPMA)

- 2 x individual RJ-45 Gigabit LAN port

Slots

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

- 1 133MHz PCI-X slot

- 2 PCI-Express x8 slots

- 1 HTX slot for Infini-band card (with riser card, optional)

Form Factor

- E-ATX (32.8cm X 30.5 cm)

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

For more information on compatible components, please visit

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

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T
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HTX_E2

S
W
1

Top: Mouse

Bottom: Keyboard

Top: LAN Jack (optional)

F_FAN3

REAR_FAN1

CPU1_FAN1

C
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M
1

J

V
G
A
1

CPU1

JPCIE2_2

JPCIE2_1

Mainboard Layout

SYS_FAN1

SATA_8

SATA_7

JPWR3

CPU0_FAN1

F_FAN2
F_FAN1

SATA_6

SATA_5

Adaptec
AIC-8130

F_FAN4

IDE1

SATA_4SATA_2

SATA_3SATA_1

JBAT1

J11

CPU0

J9

ServerWorks
SWCHT1000S03

CN19

JUSB1

CN17

CPU1_DIMM7
CPU1_DIMM6
CPU1_DIMM5
CPU1_DIMM4
CPU1_DIMM3
CPU1_DIMM2
CPU1_DIMM1
CPU1_DIMM0

J7

COM2

ServerWorks

CPU0_DIMM0
CPU0_DIMM1
CPU0_DIMM2
CPU0_DIMM3
CPU0_DIMM4
CPU0_DIMM5
CPU0_DIMM6
CPU0_DIMM7

J5 FDD1

BIOS

J4

HT2000

JSSI1
J1

PCI2

J2

PCI1

J3

JPWR1

K40263238E-GC33

SAMSUNG

PCIE1

PCIE2

Bottom: USB Ports

MOBILITY

RADEON

ATI

LAN Jack

LAN Jack

JPWR2

K9SD Master (MS-9185 v1.X) E-ATX Server Board

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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

SYS_FAN1,

p.2-12

SATA_1~8,

p.2-11

JBAT1,

p.2-16

F_FAN4,

p.2-12

JPWR3,

p.2-8

CPU0_FAN1,

p.2-12

CPU, p.2-3

F_FAN1/2,

p.2-12

IDE1,

p.2-10

J9,p.2-17

J11,p.2-15

JUSB1,

p.2-14

CN19,

p.2-15

J7,p.2-15

CN17,

p.2-13

FDD1, p.2-10

COM2,

p.2-14

J3/J4, p.2-17

HTX Slot, p.2-18

JSSI1,

p.2-13

J1,p.2-12

SW1, p.2-15

PCI-Class
Slots, p.2-18

JPCIE2_1/2,

p.2-17

F_FAN3, p.2-12
JPWR1, p.2-8

REAR_FAN1,

p.2-12

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JPWR2, p.2-8

DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6

CPU, p.2-3

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10

CPU1_FAN1,

p.2-12

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 to install the cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and
install them before turning on the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php.

Important

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

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

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

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

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

plate. The pins of the socket reveal.

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.

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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. Place the cooler set on top of the reten­tion mechanism. Secure the metal clips
on the cooler set to the hooks on the
retention mechanism.

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

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Memory

The mainboard supports up to 16 Registered ECC DDRII 400/533/667 DIMM slots to
provide the maximum of 64GB memory capacity.

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

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

Memory Population Rules

CPU0/

64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit 128-bit

CPU1

DIMM0 V V V V V V V

DIMM1 V V V V

DIMM2 V V V V V V V

DIMM3 V V V V

DIMM4 V V V

DIMM5 V V V V V V V

DIMM6 V

DIMM7 V V V

DDRII DIMM Frequency 400MHz 533MHz 667MHz 800MHz
DIMMs Supported by CPU 8 DIMMs 8 DIMMs 4 DIMMs N/A

Important

Please note that each AMD Socket F
CPU supports only 4 DDRII 667MHz
DIMMs, not 8 DIMMs.

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Hardware Setup

Memory Frequency vs. Core Multiplier

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

Installing DDRII Modules

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

orientation.

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

golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

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

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2

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

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR3

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs.

SSI 4-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1

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.

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JPWR2 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

JPWR2

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

JPWR3

12

24

1

JPWR3 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

JPWR1 Pin Definition

JPWR1

1

PIN SIGNAL

1 5V

4

2 GND
3 GND
4 12V

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PIN SIGNAL

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

Important

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

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

3. SSI 12V power connection should be greater than 18A.

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Back Panel

(Optional for OPMA)

Mouse

Hardware Setup

LAN

KeyboardUSB Ports

VGA PortSerial Port LAN LAN

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

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

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

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

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

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

Link Indicator

Activity Indicator

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Orange Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

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

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RJ-45 LAN Jack

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

This standard FDD connector supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy
disk types.

FDD1

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1

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

IDE1

Important

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

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Hardware Setup

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA_1 ~ SATA_8

SATA_1 ~ SATA_4 are high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each supports 1
generation serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.
0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device.

SATA_5 ~ SATA_8 are high-speed SATA II interface ports supported by Adaptec AIC­8130 (with RAID 0, 1, 0+1) and support SATA II data rates of 300MB/s. Each SATA II
connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant with Serial ATA 2.
0 specifications.

st

SATA_8

1

7

SATA_7

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 RXN
3 RXP 4 GND

5 TXN 6 TXP
7 GND

Serial ATA cable

SATA_6

1

7

SATA_5

SATA Pin Definition

SATA_4

7

SATA_3

SATA_2

1

1

7

SATA_1

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

Connect to SATA connectors

Important

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

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