Msi MS-9232 user Manual

MS-9232 1U Rackmount Server

G52-92321X1

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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under

continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release November 2006

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’ s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,

please try the following help resources for further guidance.

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

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

updates, and other information.

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

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User’s Manual.

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

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

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

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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 accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed

below.

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International

MS-9232

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.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice.............................................................................................................iii

Trademarks......................................................................................................................iii

Revision History.............................................................................................................iii

Technical Support..........................................................................................................iii

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

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

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

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

System Overview...............................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-6

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-8

MSI Special Feature............................................................................................1-8

Core Center (Optional)................................................................................1-9

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

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

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

Memory.................................................................................................................2-4

Memory Population Rules............................................................................2-5

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-5

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-6

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1.............................................2-7

SSI 4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW1, JPW2........................................2-7

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1............................................................2-7

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1............................................................2-7

Connectors..........................................................................................................2-7

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~4..............................................................2-9

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1....................................................................2-9

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2......................2-9

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI2..............................................2-10

FWH/LPC Debugging Pin Header: JLPC1.................................................2-10

Serial Port Connector: COM1....................................................................2-10

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-10

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1...........................................................2-11

BIOS Flash Jumper: BIOS_WP1.................................................................2-11

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot.........................2-12

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot........................................2-12

System Assembly Flowchart...........................................................................2-12

Slots....................................................................................................................2-13

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System Assembly..............................................................................................2-14

Removing the Chassis Cover...................................................................2-15

Replacing the Chassis Cover....................................................................2-16

CPU & Cooler Set Installation....................................................................2-17

DDR-II Memory............................................................................................2-19

PCI Expansion Card...................................................................................2-20

Hard Disk Drives........................................................................................2-22

Rock Mounting...................................................................................................2-24

Chassis Ears.............................................................................................2-25

Chassis Rails.............................................................................................2-25

Chassis into/off the Rack..........................................................................2-27

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

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

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

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

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

PC Health............................................................................................................3-12

Security..............................................................................................................3-12

System...............................................................................................................3-14

Boot....................................................................................................................3-14

Exit......................................................................................................................3-16

Appendix A Intel ICH7R SATA RAID.....................................................................A-1

ICH7R Introduction...............................................................................................A-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................A-2

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM...............................A-3

Installing Software..............................................................................................A-8

Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000...........................................................A-9

Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console.............................................A-11

RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................A-14

Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................A-17

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................A-22

Missing Hard Drive Member......................................................................A-23

Failed Hard Drive Member.........................................................................A-23

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

The MS-9232 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance barebone system powered by Intel® Core Duo/

Core Solo/Celeron M processor, Intel® 945GT, and Intel® ICH7R chipsets. With high scalability, reliability,

ease of use, and overall value, the MS-9232 makes an ideal choice for value conscious customers.

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System Overview

This section shows the configuration of the MS-9232 from different angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.

Top View

Front

Back

HDD Tray

PCI Riser Card Bracket

CPU Socket

Memory DIMM Slots

EPS 1U Power Supply

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Front View

3146710859

PCI Card Bracket

HDD Tray

AC Power Connector

PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard

VGA Port

USB Ports

Gigabit LAN Jackss

HDD LED

Power LED

Power Button

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Power Button

This main power button is used to turn on or off the system.

Power LED

This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main power is turned on.

LAN Status Indicators

These LED indicators flash to show the activity status on LAN1 and LAN2.

HDD LED

This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the hard disk.

v Front I/O LEDs

LED Color State Description

Power/Sleep Green On Legacy power on/ACPI S0 state

Blink (~1/sec) Sleep/ACPI S1 state

Off Off Power off/ACPI S4, S5 state

HDD Activity Amber Random blink HDD accesss activity

Off Off No disk activity

RJ45 NIC 1 Linkage Green On LAN linked

/RJ45 NIC 2 Linkage Green Blinking LAN accessing

/RJ45 NIC 3 Linkage Off Off No LAN linked

RJ45 NIC 1 Access Amber On Gigabit mode access

/RJ45 NIC 2 Access Green On 100M mode access

/RJ45 NIC 3 Access Off Off 10M mode access

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Mouse/Keyboard Connector USB Port

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data

2 NC No connection

3 GND Ground

4 VCC +5V

5 Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock

6 NC No connection

LAN Jack

8 1

Gigabit LAN Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 D0P Differential Pair 0+

2 D0N Differential Pair 0-

3 D1P Differential Pair 1+

4 D2P Differential Pair 2+

5 D2N Differential Pair 2-

6 D1N Differential Pair 1-

7 D3P Differential Pair 3+

8 D3N Differential Pair 3-

VGA Port

1 2 3 4

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data 3 +Data 4 GND

PIN SIGNAL

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

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Intel® Core Duo/Core Solo/Celeron M CPU in the 478 package

- Supports 3/4 pin CPU Fan Pin-Header with Fan Speed Control

- Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/667MHz and up

Supported FSB

- 533/667MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 945GT chipset

- South Bridge: Intel® ICH7R chipset

Memory Support

- DDRII 533/667 SDRAM (4GB Max)

- 2 DIMMs DDRII (240pin / 1.8V)

LAN

- Supports PCI Express LAN GB Fast Ethernet by Intel 82573L

IDE

- 1 IDE port by ICH7R

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

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SATA

- SATA II ports by ICH7R

- Supports four SATA II devices

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s

RAID

- SATA1~4 supports RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

- Supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes

Connectors

I/O Panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 x RJ45 Gigabit LAN

Getting Started

- 2 USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 VGA connector

Onboard Pinheaders

- 1 serial header (COM1)

Slots

- 1 PCI Express x16 slot

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

Chassis

- Form Factor: 1U

- Low profile slot x 1

- Chassis Dimension: 432mm (W) X 355mm (L) X 42.5mm (H)

Power Supply

- Input: 90-135/180-265Vac, Auto-Range

- Output: Maximum Power 200 Watts

For more information on compatible components, please visit

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

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IDE 1

CPU

AN1SYSF

AN2

COM1

JLP

SATA2

SATA4

SATA1

SATA3

SYSFAN1

BIOS

JPW1

ATX1

CLR_CMOS1

Intel

ICH7R

BIOS WP1

J12

J13

JPW2

Mainboard Layout

Top: Mouse Bottom: Keyboard

FDD 1

VGA Port

LAN Jacks

USB Ports

BATT

Intel

82573L

Intel

82573L

1 D C

PCI-E1

PCI3

Intel

945GT

DIMM1

DIMM2

JCI2

JFP1

945GT Speedster u-ATX Workstation Board (MS-9632 v1.X)

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MSI Special Feature

Core Center (Optional)

The Core Center is a new utility you can find in the application CD. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time operation. In the left side it shows the current system status, including the Vcore, 3.3V, +5V and 12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware status such as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds.

When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two sub-menus will open for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of system to send out the warning messages. If you click the Core Center button on the top, a screen pops up for you to choose the “ Auto mode” or “User mode” of CPU fan. You may adjust the speeds of CPU fans and system fan here.

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Left-side: Current system status

In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB & DOT by clicking the radio button in front of each item and make it available (the radio button will be lit as yellow when selected), use the “ +” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “ok” to apply the changes. Then you can click Save to save the desired FSB you just configured.

Also you may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking value. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC reboots. Or you may click Default to restore the default values.

Right-side: PC hardware status during real time operation

In the right sub-menu, here you can configure the PC hardware status such as CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to adjust each item, then click “ok” to apply the changes. The values you set for the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and the value for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds.

Top-side: User mode/Auto mode

Here you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you may adjust the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed.

Important

Items shown on Core Center may vary depending on your system status.

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Refer to the system assembly flowchart and the chart below to determine the proper sequence of removing or installing components to the server.

MS-9232

Mainboard Hardware

System Assembly

Rack Mounting

CPU, Memory, Power Supply, Back Panel, Connectors, Jumpers, Slot

Chassis Cover CPU, Heatsink Memory Riser Card Hard Disk Drives Chassis Ears and Rails Rack Rails Chassis into the Rack Chassis off the Rack

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BIOS

Quick Components Guide

I/O Panel

PCI-E Slot,

p.2-12

PCI Slots,

p.2-12

FDD1, p.2-7

DDRII DIMMs,

p.2-4

p.2-10

CLR_CMOS1,

p.2-11

JCI2,

BIOS_WP1,

p.2-11

ATX1,

p.2-10

SATA1~SATA4,

p.2-8

COM1,p.2-10

JPW2,

p.2-6

JPW1,

p.2-10

IDE1,

p.2-7

CPUFAN1/ SYSFAN2,

p.2-9

CPU, p.2-3

SYSFAN1,

p.2-9

JLPC1,

p.2-10

JFP1,

p.2-9

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports Intel® Core Duo/Core Solo/Celeron M processors in 478-pin package. The mainboard uses Socket 478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

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

Important

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

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

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

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Memory

The mainboard provides two 240-pin non-ECC DDRII 533/667 DIMMs and supports up to 4GB system memory.

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

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

Single-Channel: All DIMMs in GREEN

Memory Population Rules

This mainboard supports DDRII 533/667 memory interface. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 2GB. Users can install either single-

or double-sided modules depending on their needs.

Slot Combination 1 Combination 2 Combination 3

DIMM1 128MB~2GB 0 128MB~2GB

DIMM2 0 128MB~2GB 128MB~2GB

Total Memory 128MB~2GB 128MB~2GB 256MB~4GB

Important

Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on DDRII DIMMs.

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Installing DDRII Modules

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

2. Insert the 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.

Important

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

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1

This connector allows you to connect an SSI power supply. To connect 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. You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply or 24-pin SSI power supply as you like. If you’d like to use the ATX power supply, please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to the image at the right hand). There is also a foolproof design on pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid wrong installation.

SSI 4-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPW1, JPW2

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU.

pin 13

pin 12

4 3

JPW1

2 1

ATX1

12 24

JPW2

ATX1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V

2 +3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 PWR OK

9 5VSB

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 NC

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS-ON#

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 Res

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND

2 GND

3 12V

4 12V

JPW2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 NA

2 GND

3 GND

4 12VIN

Important

1. Maker sure that these two connectors are connected to adequate SSI power

supplies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 200watts (and above) is highly recommended for system

stability.

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

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

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

FDD1

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1

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

The Ultra ATA100 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 100 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is one-third faster than earlier record-breaking Ultra ATA 100 technology and is backwards compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface.

IDE1

Important

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

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