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Revision History
RevisionRevision HistoryDate
V1.0First releaseDecember 2005
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,
and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
4.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7.Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8.Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT leave this mainboard in an unconditioned environment with storage
temperature above 70oC (158oF) or operating temperature above 35oC (95oF); it
may damage the mainboard.
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-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-9221
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
The MS-9221 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance barebone
system powered by dual Intel® XeonTM processors,Lindenhurst-VS, and Hance Rapids chipsets. With high scalability, reliability, ease
of use, and overall value, the MS-9221 makes an ideal choice for
value conscious customers.
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Packing Checklist
Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any item
contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer for
replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing materials for possible future use.
X105S4 (SCSI Version)
X105A2 (SATA Version)
User’s GuideServer Driver CD
Heat Sink
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Chassis Rail Kit
Getting Started
bracket x 2
rail x 2
M5x8 screw x 10rail holder x 4M5x15 screw x 2 8”32x5 screw x 10
bracket x 2
M4x6 screw x 16M4 nut x 8M4x4 screw x 10washer x 10
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2
3
4
5
6
7
76524
3
System Overview
This section shows the configuration of the MS-9221 from different angles, and the
connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
Top View
1
HDD Tray
Slim CD-ROM Drive (Optional)
Slim Floppy Disk Drive
Fan Duct
Memory DIMM Slots
PCI Slots
1
1-4
SSI EPS 1U Power Supply
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2
3
4
5
8
Front View
2137910846
5
Front Bezel
Getting Started
CD-ROM Drive
1
Slim CD-ROM Drive (Optional)
Floppy Disk Drive
Slim Floppy Disk Drive
HDD Bay
Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays
Port
USB Port
LED
HDD Power/Status LEDs
HDD Activity LED
This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes when
the system is accessing data on the hard disk and remains off when no disk
activity is detected.
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9
6
7
Power LED
This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main
power is turned on.
10
Status LEDs of LAN# 1/2
1. The green LED is on when there is an active connection on the LAN port.
2. This LED flashes when transmitting or receiving activities to or from the
system are detected.
Button
System Button
Power Button
Press this button once to shut down the system, and then once to switch on.
vFront Bezel LEDs
LEDColorStateDescription
Power/SleepGreenOnLegacy power on/ACPI S0 state
Blink (~1/sec)Sleep/ACPI S1 state
OffOffPower off/ACPI S4, S5 state
HDD ActivityAmberRandom blinkHDD accesss activity
OffOffNo disk activity
LAN1/LAN2 ActivityGreenOnLAN link
GreenBlinkLAN access activity
Swappable HDDGreenOnPower connected
PowerOffOffPower disconnected
Swappable HDDAmberRandom blinkHDD access
Status w/ SAF-TERedOnFailure or rebuild stopped
RedSlow blink (~1/sec) Rebuild
RedFast blink (~3/sec) Identification
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Rear View
2
3
4
5
234
5
Rear Bezel
Getting Started
1
1
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
Serial Port
USB Ports
VGA Port
LAN Jacks
vRear Bezel LEDs
LEDColorStateDescription
RJ45 NIC 1 / NIC 2OffOnLAN linked
AccessYellowBlinkingLAN accessing
(Right Side)OffOffNo LAN linked
RJ45 NIC 1 / NIC 2OrangeOnGigabit mode
Link SpeedGreenOn100M mode
(Left Side)OffOff10M mode
- Supports dual processors at 200 MHz (x4 transfers)
- System bus bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s
- Support for direct connect of two DDR channel interface, DDR-II 400 technology
† Intel® Hance Rapids ICH (I/O Controller Hub)
- Two port serial ATA controller
- Two channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controller
- One EHCI USB 2.0 host controller and two UHCI USB 1.1 host controllers
- PCI-X 1.0 interface
- PCI-2.2 interface
- I/O APIC
- SMBus 2.0 controller
Memory Bus Feature
† Supports up to six 240-pin DDR-II 400 registered ECC DIMMs
† Maximum capacity: 16GB
† Available bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s (DDR-II 400)
† Supports 256-Mb,512-Mb and 1Gb DDR-II technology
(For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi
com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
*CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT Technology;
*Chipset: Intel® Chipsets that support HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
ht tp:/ /www.intel.com/info /hypert hre ading
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Getting Started
Video
† Integrated ATI Rage XL graphics controller
- Built-in DVD decoding
- Integrated TMDS transmitter with support for Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors
- Onboard 8MB Video SDRAM
MSI Reminds You...
Please refer to Table 1 for 2D modes supporting both CRT and LCD.
The table specifies the minimum memory requirements for various
display resolutions, refresh rates and color depths.
E7320 Master2 Series (MS-9621 v1.X) CEB Server Board
Intel
Lindenhurst-VS
J1
J9
J11
JPWR2
J2
J3
J4
J6
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MSI Special Features
PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the
application CD. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware
status during real time operation:
ö monitor CPU & system temperatures
ö monitor fan speed(s)
ö monitor system voltage
ö monitor chassis intrusion
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program
main screen will be immediately shown on the
screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
This will continue to be shown until user disables
the warning.
Getting Started
MSI Reminds You...
Items shown on PC Alert™ III vary depending on your system status.
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SystemHardware
Chapter 2. System
Hardware
System Hardware
This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation of the
MS-9221 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how to assemble each component of the MS-9221. Rack Mounting describes
the procedures for mounting the unit into the rack in details. You can
use the system assembly flowchart and the chart below to determine
the proper sequence for removing or installing components to the
server.
MS-9221
System Assembly
Rack Mounting
Chassis Cover
CPU, Heatsink and Fan Duct
DIMM
PCI Card
Hard Disk Drives
Chassis Ears and Rails
Rack Rails
Chassis into the Rack
Chassis off the Rack
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START
System Assembly Flowchart
The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please note that
always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise
caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer
or experienced technician.
REMOVE CHASSIS COVER
AND FAN DUCT
INSTALL
CPU & HEATSINK
REPLACE FAN DUCT
INSTALL
MEMORY MODULES
REMOVE
RISER CARD BRACKET
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INSTALL
PCI CARDS
REPLACE
RISER CARD BRACKET
System Hardware
INSTALL
HARD DISK DRIVES
CONNECT HDD, FDD,
CD-ROM CABLES
& POWER CORDS
CHECK IF ALL PARTS
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED
REPLACE
CHASSIS COVER
FINISH
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System Assembly
Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Press the release buttons and slide the chassis cover forwards.
2. Lift up the cover and remove it from
the chassis.
NOTE:
Before you remove or install any
components, make sure the server is not
turned on or connected to the AC power.
Replacing the Chassis Cover
1. Replace the chassis cover and slide it backwards.
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System Hardware
CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct
1. On top of the CPU is a fan duct designed to enhance heat dissipation of the CPU.
Lift up & remove the fan duct before installing the CPU.
2. Locate the first CPU socket and raise the lever up to its full extent.
CPU2
CPU1
3. Locate the gold arrow on the CPU.
4. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align
the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the
socket. Then push the lever down to secure the CPU in
place.
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5. Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both sides.
Note: The heat sink has to be installed to prevent the CPU from overheating.
6. Follow the same procedures to install the second CPU and heat sink.
Note: To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same types of
CPUs running at the same FSB frequency.
7. Replace the fan duct.
Note: To ensure proper cooling,
make sure the heat sinks & the fan
duct are properly installed.
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DDR Memory
1. Locate the DIMM slots on the
mainboard. Insert the DIMM memory
module vertically into the DIMM slot.
Then push it in until the golden finger
on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. The plastic clip at
each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
2. For optimal system performance, at
least two memory modules must be
installed.
System Hardware
Memory Bus Features
u Support for direct connect of two DDR-II channel interfaces, DDR-II 400 technol-
ogy
u Full operation support in single-channel mode on either interface
u Stacked or unstacked DIMM support for registered DDR-II 400 technology
u 144-bit wide with ECC, DDR-II 400 memory interface supports x72, ECC, regis-
tered DIMMs (using 256 Mb, 512Mb, and 1 Gb)
u Maximum 16GB support with DDR-II 400 up to two stacked DIMMs (1 Gb x 4
DRAMs)
u Data bandwidth per channel 3.2 GB/s (DDR-II 400)
u Support for S4EC/D4ED (144,128) x4, Intel x4 Single Device Data Correction (x4
SDDC) ECC in dual channel mode
u Support SEC/DED (72,64) ECC on each channel when Intel Single Device Data
Correction (SDDC) is disabled
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I M M 6
A2
I M M 5
I M M 4
D
I M M 3
D
I M M 1
B4
M M 2
2
3
C/S:
6/7 (0/1)
6/7 (0/1)
4/5 (2/3)
4/5
hA2hA4h
Memory Population Rules
The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM
module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet
your own needs. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules
of the same type and density on DDR-II DIMMs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
1 Single Rank X X X X Single Single
1 Dual Rank X X X X Dual Dual
2 Single Ranks X X Single Single Single Single
1 Dual Rank, 1 Single Rank
2 Dual Ranks X X Dual Dual Dual Dual
3 Single Ranks Single Single Single Single Single Single
1 Dual Rank, 2 Single Ranks Single Single Single Single Dual Dual
X X Single Single Dual Dual
MCH
CKE:
Clock:
D
D
0/0#2/2#1/1#1/1#
B2
0/0#
A3
4/2
D
D
I
B3
5/37/1
A4
6/0
2/2#
2-8
SPD:
2/3
A0
2/3
(2/3)
A8hAAhACh
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PCI Expansion Card
1. Locate the riser card bracket and lift it up from the chassis.
System Hardware
2. Unscrew the cover plates and put them aside for later use.
3. Insert the expansion card into an appropriate PCI slot on the riser card.
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4. Place the riser card bracket on top of the motherboard PCI slot. Align the riser card
golden fingers with the PCI slot and fit the riser card bracket into the bracket holder
on the chassis (as indicated by circles).
5. Push the riser card bracket carefully down with even force on both sides.
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System Hardware
Hard Disk Drive
1. To release the hot-swapping HDD tray, flip open the tray lever and pull the tray out
of the bay.
2. At the rear of the HDD are four screw holes, two on the right and two on the left
side. At the back of the HDD rack are four identical screw holes as on the HDD.
Place the HDD into the rack and align the screw holes on the HDD with the ones on
the rack. Secure the HDD with four screws supplied by the HDD vendor.
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3. Insert the HDD tray into the bay and push the tray lever back in place.
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1. Pull the inner channel out.
latch
System Hardware
Rack Mounting
Press the latch to
disconnect.
2. Assemble the inner rail to the chassis.
Fasten 6 screws at least to attach the inner channel onto the chassis.
M4 screw
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3. Mount the L-shaped bracket onto the outer channel.
FRONT
Use black round head
screws.
4. Mount the slides to the vertical racks.
Type A
Type B
BACK
shall be in flush position
washer
black screw
2-14
M4 screw
M5 screw
Type C
M5 screw
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5. Insert the chassis into the frame.
System Hardware
NOTES
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MainboardHardware
Chapter 3. Mainboard
Hardware
Mainboard Hardware
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures. For some
components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components
will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
Static electricity may damage the components.
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Quick Components Guide
Back Panel
I/O, p.3-9
PCI-X Slot,
p.3-18
POWERFAN1, p.3-10
JPWR1, p.3-8
CPUFAN1, p.3-10
DIMM6~1, p.3-6
CPU, p.3-3
JPWR2, p.3-8
J3/J4, p.3-15
CPUFAN2/3,
POWERFAN2/
3/4, p.3-10
JCI1, p.3-10
JBAT, p.3-17
SCSI1, p.3-14
3-2
J11, p.3-14
JFDD, p.3-10
COM2, p.3-13
IDE2/1,
p.3-11
CN11, p.3-16
J5/J7, p.3-15
JFP1, p.3-13
SATA1/2,
p.3-12
JUSB1,
p.3-11
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Mainboard Hardware
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processor(s). The mainboard
uses two CPU sockets called Socket 604 for easy CPU installation. You can install
SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the following
points in mind before installing CPU(s):
1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket.
CPU1
Recommended inlet air
direction
2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs
running at the same FSB frequency.
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C.
We highly recommend that the direction of inlet air should follow the
direction indicated above for better cooling effect.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the SSI power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
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Open Lever
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Close
Press down
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604
1.Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2.Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 170-degree angle.
3.Look for the gold arrow. The gold
arrow should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only fit
in the correct orientation.
4.If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
Sliding
Plate
Correct CPU placement
O
Incorrect CPU placement
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embedded into the socket.
3-4
X
Lever
the CPU
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Mainboard Hardware
Installing the Intel CPU Cooler
1. Flip over the mainboard and locate the position of the CPU sockets.
2. Stick the backplates to the back of the CPU sockets with holes aligned.
CPU cooler backplates
3. Install the CPU(s) following the instructions on page 3-4.
4. Apply some heat paste all over the
top of the CPU and place the cooler
onto it.
6.Screw to secure the CPU cooler.
5.Connect the CPU fan power cord to
CPUFAN1.
Note: If dual processors are installed,
connect the second CPU fan power
cord to CPUFAN2.
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I M M 6
D
I M M 5
I M M 4
A3
I M M 3
I M M 1
B4
M M 2
A4
2
3
(0/1)
(2/3)
hA8h
Memory
The mainboard provides 6 slots for 240-pin DDR-II DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules. You can install DDR-II 400 SDRAM modules on the DDR-II DIMM slots
(DIMM 1~6).
For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .
Memory Bus Features
u Support for direct connect of two DDR-II channel interfaces, DDR-II 400 technol-
ogy
u Full operation support in single-channel mode on either interface
u Stacked or unstacked DIMM support for registered DDR-II 400 technology
u 144-bit wide with ECC, DDR-II 400 memory interface supports x72, ECC, regis-
tered DIMMs (using 256 Mb, 512Mb, and 1 Gb)
u Maximum 16GB support with DDR-II 400 up to two stacked DIMMs (1 Gb x 4
DRAMs)
u Data bandwidth per channel 3.2 GB/s (DDR-II 400)
u Support for S4EC/D4ED (144,128) x4, Intel x4 Single Device Data Correction (x4
SDDC) ECC in dual channel mode
u Support SEC/DED (72,64) ECC on each channel when Intel Single Device Data
Correction (SDDC) is disabled
3-6
MCH
CKE:
0/0#
C/S:2/3
SPD:
D
A2
A0hA2hA4
B2
0/0#Clock:
2/3
D
4/26/0
4/5
(2/3)
D
D
I
B3
5/37/1
1/1#2/2#
4/5
AAh
2/2#1/1#
6/7
(0/1)
D
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Mainboard Hardware
Memory Population Rules
The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM
module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet
your own needs. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules
of the same type and density on DDR-II DIMMs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
1 Single Rank X X X X Single Single
1 Dual Rank X X X X Dual Dual
2 Single Ranks X X Single Single Single Single
1 Dual Rank, 1 Single Rank
2 Dual Ranks X X Dual Dual Dual Dual
3 Single Ranks Single Single Single Single Single Single
1 Dual Rank, 2 Single Ranks Single Single Single Single Dual Dual
X X Single Single Dual Dual
Installing DDR-II Modules
1. The DDR-II DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will
only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until
the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
Notch
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Power Supply
Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components
are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to the SSI
power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
SSI 8-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2
This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU.
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB
Ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: JFDD
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 1.44M
and 2.88M floppy disk types.
JFDD
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is open, the
switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the
record.
C
I
N
T
R
U
1
JCI1
G
N
D
2
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/2/3, POWERFAN1/2/3/4
The fan power connectors support system cooling fans 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.
+12V
Sensor
Sensor
+12V
GND
POWERFAN2/3/4
Sensor
+12V
GND
CPUFAN2/3
GND
CPUFAN1/
POWERFAN1
MSI Reminds You...
Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fans.
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Mainboard Hardware
Front USB Connector: JUSB1
The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header (optional USB 2.0 bracket available)
that is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40
times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface
peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, mo-
Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to
avoid possible damage.
ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra ATA66/100 controller that
provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ATA66/100 function. You can connect
up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and
other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE2
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a
Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode
by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
MSI Reminds You...
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.
IDE1
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Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2
The southbridge Intel® Hance Rapids ICH provides a hybrid solution that combines two
independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives
and utilizes Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID levels 0
and 1 for easy management of the storage subsystems. Both connectors support 1
generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA
1.0 specifications.
SATA1/2 Pin Definition
st
SATA2SATA1
7
1
Optional Serial ATA cable
PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1GND2TXP
3TXN4GND
5RXN6RXP
7GND
Take out the dust cover and connect
to the hard disk devices
MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.
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Mainboard Hardware
Serial Port Connector: COM 2
The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port COM 2. The port is a 16550A
high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach
a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it.
Pin Definition
82
COM 2
1
9
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData Terminal Ready
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
Front Panel Connector: JFP1
The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the
front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.
JFP1
10
Power
Switch
Power
LED
9
Reset
Switch
HDD
2
LED
1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1HD_LED_PHard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED_NHard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW_NReset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6PWR_SW_PPower Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW_PReset Switch high reference pull-up
8PWR_SW_NPower Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9RSVD_DNUReserved. Do not use.
JFP1 Pin Definition
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Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1 (Optional)
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel interface standard for attaching
peripheral devices to computers. Ultra320 SCSI is the seventh generation of SCSI I/O
technology, and has a maximum data rate speed of 320 MB/sec. SCSI’s commitment
to backward compatibility and legacy support are the primary reasons for its durability
as an I/O interface, making SCSI the industry standard for disk drive connection in
virtually all high-performance servers.
SCSI LED Connector: J11 (Optional)
This connector is used to connect to a LED for showing the activity of SCSI devices
attached to the SCSI connectors.
SCSI LED connects to JFP1 HDD
LED (storage LED) pins. The J11
is used to connect SCSI card
LED signal.
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LAN LED Connectors: J5 & J7
The LAN LED connectors are used to connect LAN LEDs, which show the activity of
the LAN. The J5 is for JLAN 1 jack and the J7 is for JLAN2 jack. Both JLAN 1 & JLAN2
jacks are located on the back panel.
J5
+
+
-
J7
Redundancy Power SMBus Connector: J3
H/W Monitor SMBus Connector: J4
The mainboard provides I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connectors for users to connect
the System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.
Pin Definition
J3
5
5
1
1
J4
PINSIGNAL
1SMBCLK
2SMBDATA
3SMBALERT#
4GND
5VCC3
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Parallel Port Header: CN11
The mainboard provides a 25-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port
bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel
Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.
This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use
of jumpers.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT
There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from external battery to keep
the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically
boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use
the JBAT (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.
1
JBAT
MSI Reminds You...
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then
return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system
is on; it will damage the mainboard.
1
Keep CMOSClear CMOS
1
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Slot
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot
The motherboard provides one 64-bit PCI-X slot.
MSI Reminds You...
When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS
configuration.
PCIX1: PCIX-64 slot, 66MHz,
3.3V device only
PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines
over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows:
PCI33-32 Routing (From Hance Rapids)
PCI DEVICEIDSELINT AINT BINT CINT DREQGNT
ATI VGAAD21PIRQ#CREQ#1GNT#1
BCM 5705AD22PIRQ#DREQ#2GNT#2
Primary IDE Interrupt: IRQ14 (For ICH-HR)
Secondary IDE Interrupt: IRQ15 (For ICH-HR)
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need
to run the Setup program when:
² An error message appears on the screen during the system boot-
ing up, and requests you to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MSI Reminds You...
1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter
are under continuous update for better system performance.
Therefore, the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.
2. Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is
the BIOS version. It is usually in the format:
P9221IMS V1.0 150305 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, and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard
customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
150305 refers to the date this BIOS was released.
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> key to enter Setup.
Press F2 to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may
also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
Key
<F1> or <Alt-H>
<Esc>
↔ arrow keys
↑ or ↓ arrow keys
<Tab> or <Shift-Tab>
<Home> or <End>
<PgUp> or <PgDn>
<F5> or <->
<F6> or <+> or <Space>
<F9>
<F10>
<Enter>
Function
General Help window
Exit this menu
Select a different menu
Move cursor up and down
Cycle cursor up and down
Move cursor to top or bottom of window
Move cursor to next or previous page
Select the Previous Value for the field
Select the Next Value for the field
Load the Default Configuration values for this menu
Save and exit
Execute Command or Enter Submenu
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Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is theMain Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu
contains additional options for a field parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to
highlight the field and press <Enter> to call up the
sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to
enter values and move from field to field within a
sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu,
just press the <Esc >.
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help
screen. You can call up this screen from any
menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to use and
the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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The Menu Bar
Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility , the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system
time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move
among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
System Time[09:10:11]
System Date[05/25/2005]
Legacy Diskette A:[1.44/1.25 MB 3½”]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Item Specific Help
<Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
Main
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
Advanced
Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features available on your
system’s chipset.
Security
Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords and the Backup and VirusCheck reminders.
Power
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
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Boot
Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.
PC Health
This entry shows your PC health status.
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
The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration.
Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or
<Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to
switch to the value you prefer.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
System Time[09:10:11]
System Date[05/25/2005]
Legacy Diskette A:[1.44/1.25 MB 3½”]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
System Time
The time format is <HH> <MM> <SS>.
Item Specific Help
<Tab>, <Shift+Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
8
System Date
The date format is <MM> <DD> <YYYY>.
Legacy Diskette A:
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed.
IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not
work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk
drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive
type manually.
If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following
items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be
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provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
[Type]Select how to define the HDD parameters
[Multi-Sector Transfers]Any selection except Disabled determines
This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time. When
enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process.
The drive activity light will come on and the head will move back and forth once.
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Summary Screen
Selecting [Enabled] displays system summary screen during boot up. Options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen
Select [Enabled] if you want to view the system diagnostic screen during boottime. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
QuickBoot Mode
Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since
it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Chassis Intruder Detect
The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion
status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear
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the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will
automatically return to [Enabled] later. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].
System Memory
It displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot up.
Extended Memory
It displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up.
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Advanced
Items in the menu are divided into several sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more
settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and
press <Enter>.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
Large Disk Access Mode:[DOS]
Paralle ATA:[Both]
Serial ATA:[Enabled]
Native Mode Operation:[Auto]
SATA RAID Enable:[Disabled]
8Advanced Chipset Control
8Advanced Processor Options
8Console Redirection
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
F1Help↑↓SelectItem-/+ChangeValuesF9SetupDefaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
EscExit↔ SelectMenuSelectSub-MenuF10Save
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Item Specific Help
Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use
most commonly.
Note: An incorrect setting
can cause some operating
systems to display unexpected behavior.
and Exit
Large Disk Access Mode
Select [DOS] if you have DOS. Select [Other] if you have another operating system
such as UNIX. A large disk is one that has more than 1024 cylinders, more than 16
heads, or more than 63 tracks per sector. Options: [DOS], [Other].
Parallel ATA
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface that supports two IDE channels: Primary (IRQ
14) and Secondary (IRQ 15). Each channel supports two IDE devices, so the system
is capable of supporting a total of four IDE devices. Select [Primary], [Secondary], or
[Both] to activate chipset IDE interface(s) installed on your system board.
Serial ATA
This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-ATA controller. Settings:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
Native Mode Operation
Certain OS does not support Native Mode. In this mode, system BIOS will search all
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available IRQs to use for HDD.
* New OS that supports switch to Native Mode (WinXP, Windows .NET
Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native Mode.
* Maximum 6 ATA devices to connect (4 for P-ATA & 2 for S-ATA).
SATA RAID Enable
This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each SATA hard
disk drive. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Advanced Chipset Control
The sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance.
Advanced Chipset Control
8Integrated Device Control Sub-Menu
8PCI Device Option ROM Configuration
Integrated Device Control Sub-Menu
The sub-menu is used to configure the chipsets of integrated devices.
Integrated Device Control Sub-Menu
Legacy USB Support:[Enabled]
USB Controller 1 & 2:[Enabled]
USB Controller 2:[Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller:[Enabled]
Onboard 5721 LAN:[Enabled]
Onboard SCSI 7901:[Disabled]
Legacy USB Support
Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB
device other than the USB mouse. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
USB Controller 1/2
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controller. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
USB 2.0 Controller
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB 2.0 controller. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Onboard 5721 LAN
This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard 5721 LAN controller. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Onboard SCSI 7901 (Optional)
This setting controls the onboard SCSI 7901 controller. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].
MSI Reminds You...
SATA systems DO NOT support this function.
PCI Device Option ROM Configuration
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> for PCI Configuration. The following submenu will
appear.
PCI Device Option ROM Configuration
8PCI-X Slot #1 ROM
8PCI-E Onboard 5721 LAN ROM
8PCI32 Onboard 5705 LAN ROM
PCI-X Slot #1 ROM / PCI-E Onboard 5721 LAN ROM / PCI32 Onboard
5705 LAN ROM
The sub-menu is used to configure the specified PCI device.
Option ROM Scan
Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM.
Advanced Processor Options
Press <Enter> to view the settings of the onboard CPU(s).
Advanced Processor Options
Hyperthreading Technology[Enabled]
Set Max Ext CPUID = 3[Disabled]
HyperThreading Technology
The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates
and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores
inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions
simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved. If you
disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
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instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t
support 4-way processors & the system with 2 HT processors, or
unreliability and instability may occur. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].
MSI Reminds You...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
*CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 or Xeon™ Processors with HT Technology;
*Chipset: Intel® Chipsets that support HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
ht tp:/ /www.intel.com/info /hypert hre ading
Set Max Ext CPUID = 3
This setting sets the Max CPUID extended function value to 3.
Console Redirection
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to configure Console Redirection. The following submenu
will appear.
Console Redirection
Com Port Address :[Disabled]
Baud Rate :[19.2K]
Console Type:[PC ANSI]
Flow Control :[CTS/RTS]
Console Connection:[Direct]
Continue C.R. after POST :[Off]
Com Port Address
This feature allows you to enable/disable the Com port on the motherboard.
Options: [Disabled], [On-board COM A].
Baud Rate
It allows you to select delay befor key repeat. Options: [300], [1200], [2400],
[9600], [19.2K], [38.4K], [57.6K], [115.2K].
Console Type
This feature allows you to enable the specified console type. Options: [VT100],
[VT100, 8bit], [PC-ANSI, 7bit], [PC ANSI], [UT100+], [VT-UTF8].
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Flow Control
This feature allows you to enable flow control. Options: [None], [XON/XOFF],
[CTS/RTS].
Console Connection
This feature indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system
or a modem is used for connection. Options: [Direct], [Via modem].
Continue C. R. after POST
Selecting [On] will enable Console Redirection after OS has loaded. Options:
[On], [Off].
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Security
This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot
time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set virus
protection at hard disk boot sector.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password Is :Clear
User Password Is :Clear
Set Supervisor Password :[Enter]
Set User Password :[Enter]
Password on boot :[Disabled]
Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Supervisor Password Is/User Password Is
It shows the preset supervisor/user password. (read only)
Set Supervisor/User Password
Enabling Supervisor Password requires a password for entering Setup. The passwords are not case sensitive. Pressing <Enter> at either Set Supervisor Password
or Set User Password displays the following message:
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password:
Confirm New Password:
[]
[]
Type the password and press <Enter>. Repeat.
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Password on boot
Choosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of the
supervisor password. If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled,
BIOS assumes the user is booting. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Power
Use this menu to specify your settings for Power Management. Remember that the
options available depend upon the hardware installed in your system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
Item Specific Help
PCIE LAN (PCIE PME) Wake Up:[Enabled]
Onboard 5705 LAN Wake Up (PCI32 PME):[Enabled]
PCIX PME Wake Up:[Enabled]
Resume On Modem Ring :[Off]
Resume On Time :[Off]
Resume Date :[00/00/0000]
Resume Time :[00:00:00]
After Power Failure:[Last State]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
8
PCIE LAN (PCI PME) Wake Up/Onboard 5705 LAN Wake Up (PCI32 PME)
Select [Enabled] to wake up the system when incoming signals is detected on the
specified LAN devices. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
PCIX PME Wake Up
When setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the
power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Setting
options: [Disabled], [Enabled].
Resume On Modem Ring
Select [On] to wake up the system when an incoming call is detected on the modem.
Options: [On], [Off].
Resume On Time
Select [On] to wake up the system at predetermined time. Options: [On], [Off].
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Resume Date
The date format is <MM> <DD> <YYYY>.
Resume Time
The time format is <HH> <MM> <SS>.
After Power Failure
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
[Stay Off]Returns the system to an off state.
[Power On]Returns the system to a full on state.
[Last State]Restores the system to the previous status before power
failure or interrupt occurred.
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Boot
Use this menu to arrange and specify the priority of the devices from which the BIOS
will attempt to boot the Operating System.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
Item Specific Help
+Removable Devices
+Hard Drive
CD-ROM Drive
Network Boot
MBA v6.2.11 Slot 0430
MBA v7.5.6 Slot 0200
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
<Enter> expands or
collapses devices with a
+ or <Ctrl+Enter> expands all
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
8
Removable Devices, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Network Boot
These are the generic types of devices on your system from which you can boot an
operating system. You may have more than one device of each type. If so, the
generic type is marked with a plus or minus sign. Use the <Enter> key to expand or
collapse the devices marked with <+> or <->. Press <Ctrl+Enter> to expand all such
devices.
To change a device’s priority, first select it with the up-or-down arrows, and move it
up or down using the <+> and <-> keys.
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PC Health
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor
function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Item Specific Help
Auto Fan Speed Control
This setting controls the Fan PWM Duty Cycle. When setting to [Enabled], the duty
cycle will be controlled by BIOS. When setting to [Disabled], the duty cycle will be
controlled by fans.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves.
MSI Reminds You...
1.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for
optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by
EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.
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2.The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is
reduced, and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.
3.Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock
speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
MSI Reminds You...
The system fan allocations are listed as follows for your reference.
SYS Fan1 = CPU Fan2
SYS Fan2 = CPU Fan3
SYS Fan3 = Power Fan2
SYS Fan4 = Power Fan3
SYS Fan5 = Power Fan4
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Exit
The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that <Esc>
does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar
to exit.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Main Advanced Security Power Boot PC Health Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ↔ Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Exit Saving Changes
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the
changes and quit.
Exit Discarding Changes
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the
changes.
Load Setup Defaults
The option allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the Optimal Defaults. The
Setup Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically
for the optimized performance of the mainboard.
Discard Changes
The option allows users to restore all of the BIOS settings to previous values.
Save Changes
The option allows users to save the changes without exiting Setup.
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Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup(Optional)
This chapter provides information on the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure the SCSI subsystem for optimum use.
You may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when:
² You want to change the default SCSI controller settings for
customized features.
² You intend to manage any of the attached SCSI devices.
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Exit the menu or return to the main menu from
Entering SCSI BIOS
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <Ctrl> + <A> keys simultaneously to enter SCSI BIOS utility.
vvv Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility www
Control Keys
Use the following keys to navigate the SCSI BIOS menu items.
<↑> <↓> <←> <→>
<Enter> Select the item or show the options of the
<Esc>
<F6> Restore the default SCSI values
Move between different items
selected item
a submenu
Selecting the SCSI Channel
After entering the SCSI BIOS by pressing the <Ctrl> + <A> key combination, you will
see the following menu appear on the screen.
AIC-7901 at slot 07 03:07:00
Selecting the Management Type
The following screen will appear after you select the SCSI channel you intend to
manage. The menu will list two categories for you to choose what to do with the SCSI
channel. Move the cursor to the desired function and press <Enter>.
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Would you like to configure the SCSI controller, or run the
SCSI Disk Utilities? Select the option and press <Enter>.
Options
Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings
SCSI Disk Utilities
Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings
Use this option for SCSI controller configurations.
SCSI BIOS Setup
SCSI Disk Utilities
Use this option to manage the attached SCSI device.
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Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings
There are 8 items in the “Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings” screen. These
items display or allow you to change the SCSI controller’s settings. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then press <Enter> to select the value you want in each
item or enter each item’s sub-menu screen.
I/O Port Address.........................................B000h, B400h
SCSI Bus Interface Definitions
SCSI Controller ID
The item is used to assign a SCSI ID to the SCSI controller. It is recommended that you
should leave the default setting unchanged. Settings: [0] ~ [15].
SCSI Controller Parity
Use the field to enable or disable SCSI parity error checking function. If any of your
SCSI devices does not support parity checking, disable this function. While disabling
the function, you should disable disconnections for all devices, as parity checking for
the reselection phase is NOT disabled. A non-parity device’s I/O operation will never
complete if the reselection fails due to a parity error.
SCSI Controller Termination
In order to have the SCSI bus function properly and reliably, termination at the ends of
the SCSI bus is necessary. Proper termination can ensure signal on the SCSI bus will
not reflect and cause data loss or errors. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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Boot Device Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen.
Boot Device Configuration
Single Image
Master SCSI Controller....................AIC-7901 at slot 07 03:07:00
Select SCSI peripheral from which to boot
Boot SCSI Controller.........................AIC-7901 at slot 07 03:07:00
Option Listed Below Has NO EFFECT if MULTI LUN Support is Disabled
Boot LUN Number.............................0
SCSI BIOS Setup
Boot SCSI Controllers
Select SCSI channel AIC-7901 to boot up the SCSI subsystem.
Boot SCSI ID
Specify a SCSI device to become the boot device by selecting its SCSI ID.
Setting options: [0] ~ [15].
Boot LUN Number
If a boot device has multiple logical units, you must specify the boot logical unit
number (LUN). If multiple LUN support is disabled, specifying a number here is
useless. Setting options: [0] ~ [7].
SCSI Device Configuration
Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu screen appears. The sub-menu screen
allows you to specify the configuration for each device on the SCSI bus.
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SCSI Device Configuration
SCSI Device ID#0#1#2#3#4#5#6#7
Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec)........320 320320 320320 320320 320
Include in BIOS Scan........................Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec)
The field allows you to specify the maximum synchronous data transfer rate
depending on the type of each SCSI device. Select [ASYN] to enable asynchronous negotiation for some older SCSI devices.
Packetized
When enabled, this option is supported by the device drivers. However, this
option is not supported by the BIOS.
QAS
When enabled, this option is supported by the device drivers. However, this
option is not supported by the BIOS.
Initiate Wide Negotiation
When set to Yes, the field allows wide SCSI hard drives to use 16-bit (2 bytes)
transfers.
Enable Disconnection
This field tells the SCSI controller whether or not to allow the specified SCSI
device to disconnect during an I/O transfer operation. The disconnection ability
frees the SCSI bus to allow other I/O processes and thus optimizes the SCSI
bus performance. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
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Send Start Unit Command
When set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the
specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device
on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer’s power supply.
Setting options: [Yes], [No].
BIOS Multiple LUN Support
Select Yes when any SCSI device has multiple logical units. Setting options:
[Yes], [No].
Include in BIOS Scan
Selecting [Yes] allows the SCSI controller to control the SCSI device with its
SCSI ID. When set to [No], the SCSI controller does not control the specified
SCSI device by not scanning for the SCSI ID during bootup, but the boot time will
be decreased. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
Advanced Configuration
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen for advanced configuration.
Advanced Configuration
Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization......................................................Enabled
Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization.............Enabled
Extended Int 13 Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte................Enabled
POST Display Mode...............................................................................Verbose
SCSI Controller Int 13 Support............................................................Enabled
Option Listed Below Has NO EFFECT if MULTI LUN Support is Disabled
Support Removable Disks Under Int 13 as Fixed Disks................Disabled
BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM.................................................Enabled
Reset SCSI Bus at IC Initialization
Selecting Enabled will reset the SCSI bus the first time the SCSI controller is
initialized. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Display <Ctrl><A> Message During BIOS Initialization
When enabled, the message “Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect(TM) Utility” appears on the screen during bootup. If disabled, the message does not show up,
but you can still press <Ctrl> + <A> key combination to enter the SCSI BIOS
utility. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
Extended Int 13 Translation for DOS Drives > 1 GByte
The field allows SCSI hard disk drives greater than 1 GB to use a translation
scheme of 255 heads, 63 sectors per track. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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POST Display Mode
The field determines how much information about your SCSI controller and
devices appear on the screen during bootup. For the most complete information,
choose [Diagnostic]. For a faster boot, select [Silent]. Setting options: [Verbose],
[Silent], [Diagnostic].
SCSI Controller Int 13 Support
The field allows you to enable or disable the support for Int 13h. The software
interrupt “Int 13h” is the interface through which the operating system or application is able to pass commands to hard disk drives, such as reading, writing
and formatting. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled: NOT scan], [Disabled: scan
bus].
Domain Validation
When enabled, these options are available if they are implemented in the device
drivers. However, this option is not supported by the BIOS.
Support Removable Disks Under Int13 as Fixed Disks
When [Boot Only] is selected, only the removable media drive designated as the
boot device will be treated as a hard disk drive. When [All Disks] is selected, all
removable media drives supported by the BIOS are treated as hard disk drives.
If selecting [Disabled], no removable media drive is treated as a hard disk drive
and the removable media drives must be controlled by the OS drivers.
BIOS Support for Bootable CD-ROM
When enabled, the SCSI controller BIOS supports bootable CD-ROM under the
El Torito specification. If booting from a hard disk or other device, make sure no
bootable CD-ROM is inserted or disable this option.
BIOS Information
Interrupt (IRQ) Channel
Displays the IRQ line assigned to the SCSI channel.
I/O Port Address
Displays the I/O port address assigned to the SCSI channel.
Select the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press
<Enter>. The following dialog box appears. Select the function you want to perform.
The utility performs low-level formatting of a hard disk drive. The function might take
several hours to complete.
Verify Disk Media
This utility verifies that the drive is functioning properly. Verifying function will scan
for media defects on the disk.
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Appendix B: Adaptec SATA RAID Utility
for Intel ICH-HR(Optional)
The southbridge ICH-HR provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent
SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives and utilizes
Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID levels 0 and 1 for easy
management of the storage subsystems.
Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives
deliver blistering transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA uses long, thin
cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your
PC.
1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking
2. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator
seek and packet chain command
MSI Reminds You...
All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.
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Introduction
1. Overview
Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAIDTM adds RAID functionality to
the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID levels 0 and 1. HostRAID adds
entry level RAID support to the Serial ATA I/O controller. With HostRAID, you can
add reliable performance and full data protection.
2. Operating System Compatibility
w Microsoft
®
Windows® 2000, Windows® Server 2003
w Linux
- Red Hat
- SuSE
3. Storage Requirements
Device drivers and storage management software require approximately 20 MB
of disk space.
4. Features
Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software RAID supports:
w RAID levels 0, 1, and simple volume using Adaptec’s HostRAID technology.
w Operating system independent configuration and RAID creation using Adaptec
RAID Configuration (ARC).
w Easy array configuration and status using Adaptec Storage Manager
Browser Edition.
Install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition as described in InstallingAdaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.
w Event logging and broadcasting, including messaging for alphanumeric pagers.
5. Storage Management Software Overview
Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID includes the following software tools to
manage your storage subsystem:
w Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition—Browser-based stor-
age management software that provides all of the creation, management,
and data logging needed to manage arrays.
Arrays may be set up and managed on systems using the following operating systems:
l Microsoft® Windows®2000, Windows® Server 2003
l Red Hat Linuxl SuSE Linux
TM
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w Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the controller’s built-in
BIOS code. You start ARC by pressing Ctrl+A during BIOS startup. For details,
see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.
w Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—A DOS/BIOS application used to create,
configure, and manage arrays. For details, see Adaptec RAID ConfigurationUtility.
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Installing the Driver
This section describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the drives
attached to your controller. Before you get started, you need to select from the
following scenarios for installing the controller driver on Windows or Linux systems:
Installing the Driver in a New Windows System
Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System
Installing Red Hat Linux
Installing SuSE Linux
1. Installing the Driver in a New Windows System
In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new system that has no operating system. To install the driver:
1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the
product CD.
2. Restart the computer.
3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.
For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.
4. When the array is finished building or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the Windows setup CD and restart the system.
5. Press F6 when prompted to install a third-party driver.
MSI Reminds You...
When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen. Press
F6 immediately — you only have 5 seconds. If you miss your chance,
restart this Windows installation to complete it correctly. Otherwise,
Windows will not recognize your controller.
6. Insert the driver disk you created in Step 1 and wait until prompted to install
a driver.
7. Press S to specify that the driver is on the floppy disk, and press Enter.
Windows searches the disk for a suitable driver.
8. When the Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID driver is found, press
Enter. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete your
installation.
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2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System
In this scenario, you are installing a driver in a system that already has a Windows operating system. To install the driver:
1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the
product CD.
2. Start Windows. Windows launches the Found New Hardware Wizard,
which searches for the controller driver.
3. Insert the driver disk you created in Step 1. Select the floppy disk drive as
the source and click Next.
4. If necessary, select the appropriate driver for your operating system.
5. Click Next as needed to complete the controller installation.
6. Remove the driver disk.
7. If prompted, restart the computer.
8. Your installation is complete. If you want to create an array from the BIOS,
see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility . If you want to create an array
from the operating system, see Using Adaptec Storage Manager – BrowserEdition.
3. Installing Red Hat Linux
w Installing the Red Hat Driver in a New Linux System
In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the
driver:
1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD.
2. Restart the computer.
3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.
For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.
4. When the array is finished building, or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the Red Hat CD Disk 1 in the CD-ROM drive and restart the system.
5. When the Red Hat Welcome screen appears, type expert or linux dd at the
boot prompt.
6. When prompted, insert the driver disk (see Step 1) and select OK.
7. Follow the prompts to set up your preferred environment.
8. If you intend to install other third-party devices, proceed with the installa-tion of those devices. Otherwise, select Done.
9. Continue with the Linux installation according to the Red Hat documentation.
w Installing or Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System
To install the driver in an existing Linux system, type:
rpm -Uvh xxx.yyy.rpm
To update the driver in an existing Linux system, type:
rpm -Uvh — force xxx.yyy.rpm
where xxx is the name of the driver file and yyy is the processor type.
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4. Installing SuSE Linux
w Installing the Driver in a New Linux System
In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the
driver:
1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD.
2. Restart the computer.
3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility.
For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID
Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4.
4. When the array is finished building, or if you are continuing from Step 3,
insert the SuSE CD Disk 1 in the CD-ROM drive and restart the system.
5. When the SuSE Installation menu appears, press the Alt key, then select
one option from the Menu and press Enter.
6. When prompted, insert the driver disk you created (see Step 1) and press
any key to continue.
7. Follow the prompts to set up your preferred environment.
8. Continue with the Linux installation according to the SuSE documentation.
w Installing or Updating the Driver in an Existing Linux System
To install the driver in an existing Linux system, type:
rpm -Uvh xxx.yyy.rpm
To update the driver in an existing Linux system, type:
rpm -Uvh — force xxx.yyy.rpm
where xxx is the name of the driver file and yyy is the processor type.
This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage
Manager – Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays.
2. Supported Browsers
To run Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition, your computer must have a
Web browser supporting JavaScript and cookies only. The following versions
are supported:
w On Windows
- Internet Explorer (IE) 5.0 or later
- Netscape 7 or later
w On Linux
- Adaptec-supplied and installed version of Mozilla
- Netscape 7 or later
When using Adaptec Storage Manager, you need to log on to your system with
administrator privileges.
3. Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations
You can select from these setup options:
w Typical (default) — Supports local and remote management; however,
Adaptec SNMP is not included.
w Custom — For expert users. Primarily used on Web servers or when you
want to make sure SNMP and Notifier are available for a managed system.
You can select from these components:
* Managed System Components — If you choose this selection only,
the installation is the same as a Compact installation.
* Adaptec Web Server — Installs components allowing managed systems
to communicate with Web browsers.
* Adaptec Storage Manager Notifier — Installs messaging, including
email and broadcaster capabilities.
* Adaptec SNMP — Installs components used by SNMP-based applications.
Requires Microsoft SNMP agents to be installed to function. Not included in
a Typical installation.
w Compact — Installs only the components required on a remotely managed
system. See Managed System Components, above.
MSI Reminds You...
When you perform a Typical or Compact installation, components needed
for communication and remote management are installed automatically.
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4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows
MSI Reminds You...
When installing on a FAT 32 file system, the folder being installed is
automatically hidden.
To install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition:
1. Verify that a supported browser is installed. See Supported Browsers for
details.
2. Insert the product installation CD and wait for the Autorun executable to
start the installation. If this does not occur, browse the CD and click
Autorun.
3. Click Adaptec Utilities.
4. Click Install Adaptec Storage Manager.
5. Click Next in the Install Shield window.
6. Read the license agreement. If you agree to its terms, click Yes. If not, click
No and terminate the installation. The Select a Setup Type window appears.
It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact, and Custom .
See Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations for details.
7. Choose a setup type and click Next.
8. When you see the Destination Folder, click Next.
9. When you see the Setup Information, click Next. The Setup Status window
shows progress using a scroll bar. Before the scroll bar shows the installation is completed, another window pops up indicating that a security
certificate has been generated.
10. Click OK. The Root Certificate Store window appears.
11. Click Yes. The security certificate generated during installation is added to
the Certificate Store. If you click No at this point, you will need to install
the certificate the first time you run Adaptec Storage Manager.
12. When prompted to restart your computer, accept the default (Yes) and
click Finish.
13. The system restarts to complete the installation.
14. Remove the product installation CD before the system restarts; otherwise,
the installation will start again.
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w Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows
If you are managing a local storage array and your computer uses a proxy
server, you need to configure your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager
to bypass the proxy server. Also, if you are managing remote systems, you need
to configure Adaptec Storage Manager to bypass the proxy server when communicating with these systems.
The following procedures are described in this section:
Configuring Internet Explorer for Local ManagementConfiguring Internet Explorer for Remote ManagementConfiguring Netscape Navigator for Local ManagementConfiguring Netscape Navigator for Remote Management
Configuring Internet Explorer for Local Management
When using the High security setting, you must enable the following settings
manually:
l JavaScript
l Cookies (not stored)
You do not need to enable the following custom level security settings for the
local Intranet in Internet Explorer 5 and 5.5. Select Tools > Internet Options to
access these settings:
l Active Scriptingl Allow per session cookies (not stored)
MSI Reminds You...
In Internet Explorer 6.0 there is no security setting for cookies. Cookie
configuration was removed from the Privacy tab. There is no setting for
blocking Intranet cookies.
If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet, you must bypass the proxy
server to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. To verify whether
you are using a proxy server:
1. From the Internet Option window, click the Connections tab.
2. Click LAN Settings.
l If the Use a proxy server box isn’t checked, exit by clicking OK. You
aren’t using a proxy server, so ignore this setting.
l If the Use a proxy server box is checked, make sure the Bypass proxy
server for local addresses box is also checked. Then, click the
Advanced button. In the Exceptions window, enter localhost as an
entry.
You are now ready to proceed to Using Adaptec Storage Manager – BrowserEdition.
Configuring Internet Explorer for Remote Management
If you know the IP address of the system you want to manage remotely:
1. Choose Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings .
2. Select Use a proxy server for your LAN > Advanced.
3. In the Exceptions section, type the managed system’s IP address.
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Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management
MSI Reminds You...
These instructions apply specifically to version 7 and may differ in later
versions.
To configure Netscape Navigator:
1. Log in to your computer with administrator access.
2. Select Edit > Preferences.
3. In the Preferences window, click the right arrow on the Privacy and Secu-rity line. Ensure that one of the Enable cookies options is selected.
4. Select the Advanced line. Ensure that Enable Javascript for Navigator
is checked.
5. Exit Navigator, then restart it. This enables any settings you have modified.
6. You are now ready to proceed to Using Adaptec Storage Manager –
Browser Edition.
Configuring Netscape Navigator for R emote Management
If you know the IP address of the system you want to manage remotely:
When performing this installation, keep in mind that Linux is case
sensitive.
To install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the desired Internet browser:
1. Insert the product installation CD.
2. Install the software by typing:
sh <mount-point>/install.sh.
The <mount-point> differs among computers, but /mnt/cdrom, /media/
cdrom, or cdrom usually works. A Welcome window appears.
3. Click Next. The License Agreement window appears.
4. Read the license agreement. If you agree to its terms, click Accept. If not,
click Cancel and terminate the installation. The Choose Setup Type window appears. It provides three types of installations: Typical, Compact,
and Custom. See Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations for details.
5. Choose a setup type and click Next . The Start Copying window appears.
6. Click Next . The Running Non-Interactive Setup window displays the files
being loaded onto the system.
7. Click Next when prompted. A Setup Complete window appears.
8. Click Complete. A message window appears reminding you that any
proxy servers must be bypassed for the RAID management application to
work. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition
9. Click OK. The Shell window you used to launch the installation indicates
that some daemons are being started. The installation creates a shortcut to
Adaptec Storage Manager in the System tab. This shortcut launches
Adaptec Storage Manager using Mozilla. Unless the controller driver was
installed as part of this installation, you do not need to restart your computer.
10. Remove the product installation CD. Your computer must have a Web
browser supporting JavaScript and cookies. To use Adaptec Storage
Manager, you need to log on to your computer with root privileges.
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Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition
1. Overview
This section describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition
to manage arrays. Once you are logged in, you will find convenient online help to
guide you through the details of creating, configuring, and managing arrays.
MSI Reminds You...
Your controller may not support all of the features described. In most
cases if a feature is not supported by your controller the feature does
not appear in the interface.
With Adaptec Storage Manager, you can:
w Locally manage a system containing a supported Adaptec RAID controller that
has Windows or Linux and a supported browser.
w Remotely manage any system containing a supported Adaptec RAID control-
ler that has Managed System Components (see Typical, Custom, and Compact Installations). You can manage a system remotely from a system that
does not contain a RAID controller.
These same Windows and Linux systems can also be managed remotely by
either of these methods:
w Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on the remote system.
w Directing the browser on the remote system to the system you want to
manage.
MSI Reminds You...
To manage an array remotely from a Linux system, install Adaptec Storage Manager on the system and use the Adaptec-supplied version of
Mozilla as the browser.
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2. Architecture Overview
A locally managed system requires all of these components:
w A supported Web browser, which should already be installed on the system.
w The Adaptec Web service which supplies content displayed on the Web
browser.
w An Adaptec-supplied storage agent.
A remotely managed system requires all of these components:
w The remote system must contain a browser.
w The storage agent must always be installed on the system with the RAID
controller installed.
w Remote and managed systems must have a TCP/IP connection.
The Web service can be installed on the same remote system as the browser, the
system with the RAID controller installed, or a third system.
Communication security is ensured because Secure-HTTP (S-HTTP) or SSL protocols are used to encrypt all transmitted data. Connection over an Ethernet
network, a corporate WAN, or VPN are supported.
w In Windows, click Start > Programs > Adaptec Storage Manager >
Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition.
w In Linux, click Start > System > Adaptec Storage Manager. The Login
screen appears.
2. Enter the host name or IP address of the system you want to manage and the
username and password you would use to log into that system.
3. Click Login.
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Notes: When running Adaptec Storage Manager for the first time:
wYou need to install a security certificate if you chose not to during the instal-
lation process. For instructions see Installing a Security Certificate.
wYou are asked to register your software. For instructions see Registering
Your Software.
To log in from any system with a Web browser:
1. Start the Web browser application and type the IP address for the system you
want to access in the address bar and press Enter. For example, https://10.
6.3.14:3513/adaptec. When connection to the remote system is established,
the System Login screen appears.
MSI Reminds You...
If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet, you must bypass the
proxy server to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. See
Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows for details.
2. Enter the host name or IP address of the system you want to manage and the
administrative username and password that you would normally use to log
into that system.
3. Click Login.
4. Installing a Security Certificate
If you chose not to install a security certificate when you installed Adaptec
Storage Manager – Browser Edition, you must install the certificate when you run
the application for the first time.
To create the certificate:
1. When the Security Alert window appears, click View Certificate.
2. On the Certificate window, click Install Certificate.
3. On the Certificate Import wizard window, click Next. The Certificate Import
wizard window’s contents change.
4. Accept the default, Automatically select the certificate store, and
click Next.
5. On the root Certificate Store window, click Yes. Another small Certificate
Import wizard window appears.
6. Click OK. The Certificate window mentioned in Step 2 reappears.
7. Click OK. You are returned to the Security Alert window from Step 1.
8. Click Yes to finish the creation and storage of the certificate.
5. Registering Your Software
After installing and creating a security certificate, you are asked to register the
product. If you want click Register Now, your computer must have an Internet
connection. If you need to delay registration, click Register Later. If you choose
Register Later, you will be prompted to register the application the next time you
run it.
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