MSI MS-91F7 User Manual

MS-91F7

(v1.X) Server Board

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Preface

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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

V1.1 For PCB v1.X, adding BIOS recovery 2011/06

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.

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Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates
and other information via

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Contact our technical staff via

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

http://support.msi.com/

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

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Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.

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The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the

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equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V

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before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

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anything over the power cord.
Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or mod

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

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

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shock.
If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser

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vice personnel:

The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according

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to User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-

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TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM­AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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

警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情

況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

廢電池請回收

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be col
lected separately for recycling or special disposal.

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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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

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which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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Notice 1

The changes or modications 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-91F7

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

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE Statement

ENGLISH

To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must
remind you that...

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on Au
gust 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded
as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply
with the product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products
that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen

Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden.
MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt,
die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Leb
enszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum gegebenen
Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.

FRANÇAIS

En tant qu’écologiste et an de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler

ceci...
Au sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement élec

triques et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les
produits électriques et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges

ou tout simplement mis à la poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront
obligés de récupérer certains produits en n de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette
exigence relative au retour des produits en n de vie au sein de la communauté

européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels dans
les points de collecte.

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РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей

среды, поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по предотвращению
загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным
оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей в силу 13
августа 2005 года, изделия, относящиеся к электрическому и электронному
оборудованию, не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому
производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны
принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. MSI обязуется
соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой MSI на
территории EC, в переработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть
эти изделия в специализированные пункты приема.

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ESPAÑOL

MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomien­da:

Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equi
pos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos

clasicados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en

los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónic­os, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período
de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de recogida de sus productos

vendidos en la Unión Europea al nal de su periodo de vida. Usted debe depositar

estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad o
entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.

NEDERLANDS

Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….
De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische

en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kun
nen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten
worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen aan het eind van hun levenscyclus.
MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de producten die de merknaam
MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen geretourneerd wor­den op lokale inzamelingspunten.

SRPSKI

Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj

sredini, MSI mora da vas podesti da…
Po Direktivi Evropske unije (“EU”) o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i električnoj opremi, Di-

rektiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju

pod “elektronsku i električnu opremu” ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad
i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju
njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih

proizvoda kojima je istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU.

Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

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POLSKI

Aby chronić nasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako rma dbająca o ekologię, MSI
przypomina, że...

Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej (“UE”) dotyczącą odpadów produktów elek­trycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sier­pnia 2005, tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne “ nie mogą
być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będą
zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia.
MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Eu­ropejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie można zwracać w wyznac-

zonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE

Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:
Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC

Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elek­trikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik
cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri topla­makla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalı ürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınması isteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır.
Ürünlerinizi yerel toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.

ČESKY

Záleží nám na ochraně životního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...
Podle směrnice Evropské unie (“EU”) o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických

výrobků 2002/96/EC platné od 13. srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat “elektrické
a elektronické výrobky” v běžném komunálním odpadu a výrobci elektronických
výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni odebírat takové výrobky
zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na odebírání
výrobků značky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto
výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.

MAGYAR

Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fel­lépve az MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...

Az Európai Unió („EU”) 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az elektromos és elek­tronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az elektro-

mos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,

és az ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek
visszavételére azok hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavé­tellel kapcsolatos követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített
termékek esetében, azok élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi

gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO

Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….
In base alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali

Elettrici ed Elettronici, Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti
appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più es

sere eliminati come riuti municipali: i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati
a ritirare ogni prodotto alla ne del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva

ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione

Europea alla ne del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino

punto di raccolta.

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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 Statement����������������������������������������������������������������������������������v
Chapter 1 Overview ��������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1

Mainboard Specications ...........................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup���������������������������������������������������������������2-1

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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

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

Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-9

Connector .................................................................................................2-10

Jumper ..................................................................................................... 2-14

Slot ...........................................................................................................2-16

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������������3-1

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

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

Main

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

Boot ..........................................................................................................3-13

Security

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Chipset

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Exit

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BIOS Recovery ........................................................................................3-18

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-91F7 v1.X, an excellent
server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative AMD SR5670 & SP5100 chip
sets for optimal system efciency, the MS-91F7 accom­modates the AMD Opteron 4000 series CPUs in Socket
C32 and supports up to 8 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM
slots.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment,
the MS-91F7 can provide a high-performance solution
for today’s front-end and general purpose server, as well
as in the future.

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Mainboard Specications

Processor

AMD Opteron 4000 series CPUs in Socket C32

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HyperTransport

Two HyperTransport 3.1 links operating 6.40 GT/s or two HyperTransport 1.1

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links operating at 800 MHz

Chipset

North Bridge: AMD SR5670 chipset

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South Bridge: AMD SP5100 chipset

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Memory

8 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots

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Supports the maximum of 64GB Registered DIMM or 32GB Unbuffered DIMM

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System Management

Aspeed AST1100 BMC controller with IPMI 2.0 compliance

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Graphics

Aspeed AST1100 graphics controller

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LAN

Supports Gigabit LAN by Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller

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SATA

6 SATA 3Gb/s ports

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Onboard Input/Output

Back Panel

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1 PS/2 mouse port

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1 PS/2 keyboard port

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1 D-Sub VGA port

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1 serial port

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2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

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4 USB 2.0 ports

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Onboard Connectors

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2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)

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1 serial port connector

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1 SMBus connector

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1 chassis intrusion connector

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Slot

1 PCI Express x16 slot (The PCIE4 slot supports up to PCIE x16 speed when

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the PCIE3 slot is empty. When PCIE4 & PCIE3 slots are both occupied, the
supported speed will be PCIE x8 for each slot.)
3 PCI-Express x8 slots (The PCIE1 x8 slot supports x4 speed.)

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1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

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Dimension

12” x 10.2” SSI CEB form factor

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Mounting

9 mounting holes

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Overview

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Mainboard Layout

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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 compo
nents.

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Quick Components Guide

JPWR1, p. 2-8

JPWR2, p. 2-8

Rear Panel
I/O, p. 2-9

CPUFAN1, p. 2-10

DIMM Slots,
p. 2-6

PCI Express
Slots, p. 2-16

SYSFAN1, p. 2-10

DIMM Slots, p. 2-6

CPU, p. 2-3

CP UFA N0 ,
p. 2-10

SY SFAN3 ,
p. 2-10

SATA, p. 2-10

PCI Slot, p. 2-16

2-2

JFP2, p. 2-12

JFP1, p. 2-12

JUSB1~2, p. 2-11

JCOM2, p. 2-11

JCI1, p. 2-13

JBWP1, p. 2-15

JBOOT1, p. 2-15

JBAT1, p. 2-14

SYSFAN2, p. 2-10

J_IPMB1, p. 2-13

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When installing the CPU, make sure the cooler is installed to prevent overheat­ing. For proper CPU cooler type, please consult the dealer before turning on the

computer.

Important

CPU Installation

If only one CPU will be installed, please install it in socket CPU0 to ensure suc­cessful system boot.

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) is applied between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power

supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the safety of CPU.

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CPU Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top
to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU
before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.

Follow the steps below to install the CPU correctly. Wrong installation will cause the
damage of your CPU & mainboard.

The CPU socket has a plastic cap on

1. Raise the load lever up to its full
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install CPU, always cover
it to protect the socket pin. Remove
the cap from the lever hinge side.

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extent.

Open the load plate.3. After con󰘰rming the CPU direction

4.
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.

Alignment Key

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Visually inspect if the CPU is seated

5. Cover the load plate onto the pack­well into the socket. If not, take out
the CPU with pure vertical motion
and reinstall.

Press down the load lever lightly onto

7.
the load plate, and then secure the
lever with the hook under the reten­tion tab.

6.
age.

Important

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

Important

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the

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plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damage.

Please refer to the documentation in the CPU fan package for more details about the

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CPU fan installation.

Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.

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C P U 0 _ D I M M _ A 1

C P U 0 _ D I M M _ A 0

C P U 0 _ D I M M _ B 1

C P U 0 _ D I M M _ B 0

C P U 1 _ D I M M _ B 0

C P U 1 _ D I M M _ B 1

C P U 1 _ D I M M _ A 0

C P U 1 _ D I M M _ A 1

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Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DDR3

240-pin,

1�5V / 1�35V

48x2=96 pin

Memory Population Rules

In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same
type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

For CPU0

72x2=144 pin

Population Rules

1 DIMM CPU0_DIMM_A1
2 DIMMs (1) CPU0_DIMM_A1 + CPU0_DIMM_B1 (Dual-Channel)

(2) CPU0_DIMM_A1 + CPU0_DIMM_A0 (Single-Channel)

3 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM_A1 + CPU0_DIMM_A0 + CPU0_DIMM_B1
4 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM_A1 + CPU0_DIMM_A0 + CPU0_DIMM_B1

+ CPU0_DIMM_B0

For CPU1

Population Rules

1 DIMM CPU1_DIMM_A1
2 DIMMs (1) CPU1_DIMM_A1 + CPU1_DIMM_B1 (Dual-Channel)

(2) CPU1_DIMM_A1 + CPU1_DIMM_A0 (Single-Channel)

3 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM_A1 + CPU1_DIMM_A0 + CPU1_DIMM_B1
4 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM_A1 + CPU1_DIMM_A0 + CPU1_DIMM_B1

+ CPU1_DIMM_B0

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Installing Memory Modules

The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only 󰘰t in the

1.
right orientation.

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

2.
the golden 󰘰nger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.
The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when
the memory module is properly seated.

Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM

3.
slot clips at the sides.

Important

You can barely see the golden nger if the memory module is properly inserted

in the DIMM slot.

Notch

Volt

Important

To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into

•

the DIMM_A1 rst.

If users intend to install two DIMMs, it is highly suggested that these DIMMs

•

are populated in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 for enhanced Dual-Channel mem­ory performance.

In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that memory modules of the same type and

•

density are installed in different channel DIMM slots.

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Power Supply

System Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the power
supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orienta-

tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply rmly into the

connector.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

+3.3V

2

+3.3V

3

24

12

13

1

GND

4

+5V

5

GND

6

+5V

7

GND

8

PWR OK

9

5VSB

10

+12V

11

+12V

12

+3.3V

CPU/Memory Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs & memory.

13

+3.3V

14

-12V

15

GND

16

PS-ON#

17

GND

18

GND

19

GND

20

+3.3VSB

21

+5V

22

+5V

23

+5V

24

GND

8

4

5

1

PIN SIGNAL

1

GND

2

GND

3

GND

4

GND

5

+12V

6

+12V

7

+12V

8

+12V

Important

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

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Rear Panel I/O

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Mouse Port

Keyboard

Port

Mouse/Keyboard Port

▶

VGA Port

Serial Port

LAN Jack LAN Jack

USB Port

USB Port

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

VGA Port

▶

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

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.

USB Port

▶

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

LAN

▶

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

Yellow Green/ Orange

network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Right

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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Connector

Serial ATA Connector: SATA_0 ~ SATA_5

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA device.

Important

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

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN0/1, SYSFAN1/2/3

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When con­necting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive
and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset
onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take ad­vantage of the CPU fan control.

1

4

PIN SIGNAL

1

GND

2

+12V

3

Sensor

4

Control

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor ’s ofcial website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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Serial Port Connector: JCOM2

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through the optional serial
port bracket.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1

DCD

2

SIN

3

2
1

10

9

SOUT

4

DTR

5

GND

6

DSR

7

RTS

8

CTS

9

RI

Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
Serial Out or Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Ring Indicate

Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2

This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for
connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cam
eras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

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PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

VCC

3

2
1

10

9

USB0-

5

USB0+

7

GND

9

KEY

2

VCC

4

USB1-

6

USB1+

8

GND

10

NC

USB 2�0 Bracket

(Optional)

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Front Panel Connector: JFP1, JFP2

The front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel
switches and LEDs.

2
1

PIN SIGNAL

1

POWER LED+

2

FRONT PANEL POWER

3

KEY

4

SYS ID LED+

5

POWER LED-

6

SYS ID LED-

7

HDD ACT LED+

8

SYS FAULT LED1-

9

HDD ACT LED-

10

SYS FAULT LED2-

11

POWER SWITCH

12

NIC#1 ACT LED+

13

POWER SWITCH GND

14

NIC#1 ACT LED-

15

RESET SWITCH

16

SMB SDA

17

RESET SWITCH GND

18

SMB SCL

19

SYS ID SWITCH

20

CHASSIS INTRUSION

21

WIRE TEMP SENSOR

22

NIC#2 ACT LED+

23

NMI SWITCH

24

NIC# 2 ACT LED-

24
23

2
1

PIN SIGNAL

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

8
7

GND
SPEAKER
POWER LED
SPEAKER
POWER LED
SPEAKER
KEY
SPEAKER

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Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will re­cord this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warn­ing, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

CINTRU

GND

IPMB Connector: J_IPMB1

This connector is used to connect the IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management
Bus) SMBus.

PIN SIGNAL

1

1

SMB_IPMB_5VSB_DAT

2

GND

3

SMB_IPMB_5VSB_CLK

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Jumper

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery

to keep the data of system conguration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can

automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system

conguration, set the jumper to clear data.

JBAT1

1

Keep Data

1

1

Clear Data

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to
1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage
the mainboard.

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BIOS Recovery Jumper: JBOOT1

Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS. When the system
is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind users to set the jumper to its
normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).

1

JBOOT1

1

Normal

1

Recovery

BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBWP1

This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS ash. When you intend to update
the BIOS code, short connect pin#2-3 rst. Under normal operation, we suggest
that you disable the BIOS ash by short connecting pin#1-2 to protect the system

BIOS from virus infection.

1

JBWP1

1

Write Protection

1

Normal

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Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The PCI Express slots support PCI-E interface expansion cards.

PCI Express x16 slot

(The PCIE4 slot sup­ports up to PCIE x16
speed when the PCIE3

PCI Express x8 slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards

that comply with PCI specications.

slot is empty. When
PCIE4 & PCIE3 slots
are both occupied, the
supported speed will be
PCIE x8 for each slot.)

32-bit PCI slot

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power
supply rst. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to cong­ure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as

jumpers, switches or BIOS conguration.

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to congure the system for op­timum use.

You may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen during

■

the system booting up, and requests you to run
SETUP.

You want to change the default settings for cus

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tomized features.

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BIOS Setup

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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 <DEL> key to
enter Setup.

Press DEL 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 <De
lete> keys.

Important

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.

Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS ver

•

sion. It is usually in the format:

A91F7AMS V1.0 062410 where:

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

P = PHOENIX.

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

6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = NVIDIA, A = AMD and

V = VIA.

7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

062410 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Go to Submenu

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst 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 nd a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain elds that means a sub-menu can be launched
from this eld. A sub-menu contains additional options
for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the eld and press

<Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter val-

ues and move from eld to eld within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the

main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the ap
propriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.

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The Menu Bar

Main

▶

Use this menu for basic system congurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced

▶

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

Boot

▶

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

▶

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

▶

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and South
bridge.

Exit

▶

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings
into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

BIOS Information, Processor, System Memory

▶

These items show the rmware and hardware specications of your system.

Read only.

System Time

▶

This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Min
ute> <Second>.

System Date

▶

This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month>
<Date> <Year>.

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Advanced

CPU Conguration▶

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IDE Conguration

▶

Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave

▶

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[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type.

[LBA/Large Mode] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of

[B loc k( Mul ti- Sec to r
Transfer)]

[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)

[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis &

[32 Bit Data Transfer] Enables 32-bit communication between CPU and IDE controller

Note that the specications 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 dene your own drive type manually.

Cylinders, Heads and Sectors

Any selection except Disabled determines the number of sectors trans­ferred per block

Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a util­ity that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives
you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to

a safe place before the hard disk becomes ofine.

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Super IO Conguration

▶

Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address

▶

Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2.

Chassis Intrusion

▶

The eld enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion

status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear
the warning message, set the eld to [Reset]. The setting of the eld will auto­matically return to the default value later.

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Event Log Conguration

▶

View Event Log

▶

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

Mark All Events as Read

▶

This setting allows all events to be marked as read.

Clear Event Log

▶

When this setting is set to [OK], the DMI event log will be cleared instantly.

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IPMI Conguration

▶

Status of BMC, BMC Firmware Version

▶

These settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Control

ler) chip and its rmware version. Read only.

View BMC System Event Log

▶

Use this function to view system event logs recorded by BMC.

Clear BMC System Event Log

▶

Use this function to clear system event logs recorded by BMC.

Set LAN Conguration

▶

Press <Enter> to view and set the LAN conguration.

Hardware Health Information

▶

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de
vices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

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Remote Access Conguration

▶

Remote Access

▶

The setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to [En

abled], users may congure the following settings for remote access type and

parameters.

Serial Port Number, Base Address, IRQ, Serial Port Mode

▶

Use these settings to congure ports for remote access.

Flow Control

▶

Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between
two nodes. It’s the process of adjusting the ow of data from one device to an­other to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the incoming data.
This is particularly important where the sending device is capable of sending
data much faster than the receiving device can receive it.

Redirection After BIOS POST

▶

This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals?console redirection
running after the BIOS POST has booted.

Terminal Type

▶

To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting
ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between

the host system and terminal(s). This setting species the type of terminal

device for console redirection.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

▶

This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/
VT100 terminals.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

▶

Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information.

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USB Conguration

▶

Legacy USB Support

▶

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

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Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

▶

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Quick Boot

▶

Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip
some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.

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Display Full Screen Logo

▶

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes
sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.

When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot­up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.

When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead
of the full-screen logo.

Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay
to the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a

sufcient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this

BIOS feature for a faster boot-up time.

Boot Device Priority

▶

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the disk operating system. First press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then

you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>,

<-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it up/down in the priority list.

USB Drives

▶

This setting allows users to set the priority of the USB devices. First press <En

ter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the

desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move it
up/down in the priority list.

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Security

Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

▶

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings
allow you to set or change the supervisor password.

User Password / Change User Password

▶

User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you
to set or change the user password.

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Chipset

IOMMU

▶

AMD64, one of the 64-bit architectures, contains a device called the IOMMU
(Input/Output Memory Management Unit). The IOMMU allows 32-bit devices to
see all of the (64-bit addressed) main memory although with a 32-bit address bus
you can only address a 32-bit address space. It is an MMU that translates DMA
virtual addresses to real physical addresses.

OnChip SATA Type

▶

This setting species the SATA operation mode.

LAN 82574L Boot ROM

▶

This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM dur
ing bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

Restore on AC Power Loss

▶

This setting species whether your system will reboot after a power failure or

interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power

failure or interrupt occurred.

RTC Resume

▶

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.

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Exit

Save Changes and Exit

▶

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

▶

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

▶

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

▶

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer

specically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Load Failsafe Defaults

▶

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable sys
tem performance.

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BIOS Setup

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BIOS Recovery

Follow the steps to recover the BIOS.

Download the BIOS le from this website: http://www.msi.com/product/serv-

1.

er/MS-91F7.html#Download

Extract the BIOS le. Rename the A91F7KMS.xxx le (xxx refers to the

2.

downloaded BIOS version) to “MSIBoot.rom”.

Format your USB ash disk, and then copy the “MSIBoot.rom” le to it. Note

3.

that the USB disk must have only one BIOS le.

Refer to the JBOOT1 illustration and set the BIOS Recovery Jumper to the

4.

Recovery state.

Plug in the USB disk and power on the system. Wait a few seconds for the

5.

system to start reading the USB disk. The screen will show information about
starting ash recovery. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
BIOS recovery. After the recovery is done, the system will automatically shut

down

Set the JBOOT1 to the Normal state and then power on the system to con-

6.

rm the BIOS version.

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JBOOT1

Normal

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1

Recovery