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 A VANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-9246
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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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/2003/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
RevisionRevision HistoryDate
V1.0First releaseJuly 2004
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:
h The power cord or plug is damaged.
h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
h The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged.
h The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, ST ORAGE 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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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement.......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Trademarks.................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ ii i
Technical Support.......................................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ v
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................................... 1-1
The MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance
barebone system powered by dual Intel® XeonTM processors,
Lindenhurst MCH, ICH5R/PXH PCI Bridges, and NS PC87366-ICK/VLA
I/O Bridge. With high scalability, reliability, ease of use, and overall
value, the MS-9246 makes an ideal choice for value conscious
customers.
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
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.
Your MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Barebone package should contain the
following items:
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
(includes a mainboard, an SSI EPS 1U Power
Supply and a Fan Duct )
User’s GuideServer Driver CD
Y-type PS/2 Converter
1-2
Heatsink
Ear Set
Rail Set
Getting Started
Power Supply Options
Single Power1 + 1 Redundant Power
1 Redundant Power
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
System Overview
This section shows the configuration of the MS-9246 from different angles,
and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
Top View
8
2
1
1
HDD Tray
2
Slim CD-ROM Drive
3
Slim Floppy Disk Drive
4
Axial Fan Module (redundant)
5
Fan Duct
6
Memory DIMM Slots
7
PCI Riser Card Bracket
8
SSI EPS 1U Power Supply
7
6
5
4
3
1-4
Front View
Getting Started
Front Bezel
4
CD-ROM Drive
1
Slim CD-ROM Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
2
Slim Floppy Disk Drive
12
2
13
1
3
8
10
9
11
6
5
7
HDD Bay
3
Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays
Port
4
Serial Port
5
USB Ports
1-5
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
LED
6
Power LED
This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main
power is turned on.
7
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.
8
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.
9
System ID LED
10
System Status LED
Button
11
NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) Switch
12
Power Button
Press this button once to shut down the system, and then once to switch on.
13
System ID Button
1-6
Getting Started
Front Bezel LEDs
LEDColorStateDescription
Power/SleepGreenOnLegacy power on/ACPI S0 state
Blink (~1/sec) Sleep/ACPI S1 state
OffOffPower off/ACPI S4, S5 state
HDD ActivityGreenBlinkHDD accesss activity
OffO ffNo disk activity
LAN1/LAN2 ActivityGreenOnLAN link
GreenBlinkLAN access activity
System StatusGreenOnRunning/normal operation
w/ BMCAmberOnCritical or non-recoverable
AmberBlinkNon-critical condition
OffO ffPOST/system stop
System StatusGreenOnRunning/normal operation
w/o BMCAmberOnFan failure
OffO ffPOST/system stop
System IDBlueOnIdentify active via command
OffO ffNo identification
Swappable HDDGreenOnPower connected
PowerOf fOffPower disconnected
Swappable HDDGreenBlinkHDD access
Status w/ SAF-TEAmberOnFailure or rebuild stopped
AmberBlink (~1/sec) Rebuild
AmberBlink (~3/sec) Identification
condition
or button
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
Diagnostic LEDs: DLED1/DLED2/DLED3/DLED4
Memory LEDs:D29/D30/D31/D32/D33/D35
Component LEDs and four Diagnostic LEDs are integrated onboard, helping
users diagnose their systems.
When POST or Service Processor detects an error, the corresponding LEDs
light up to alert users to the condition and help service personnel identify the
failing component. A system status LED on the front panel of the system first
alerts users that an error has occurred. Service personnel next check inside the system to see which LED glows. This helps the service personnel
to locate the failing component for replacement. The full failing path remians
lit until POST no longer exists or the error is fixed.
The four Diagnostic LEDs can detect all problems that fail the system, such
as VGA, RAM or other failures, and provide up to 16 combinations of signals
to debug the system. Please refer to the following table for signal description.
DLED1
DLED2
DLED3
Red
Green
DLED4
1-8
D-LEDs
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
Description
System Power ON
- The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not
installed properly.
Early Chipset Initialization
Memory Detection Test
- T esting onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory
module is damaged or not installed properly.
Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.
Initializing Keyboard Controller.
T esting VGA BIOS
- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.
D-LEDsDescription
1 2
3 4
Processor Initialization
- This will show information regarding the processor (like brand
name, system bus, etc...)
Getting Started
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
1 2
3 4
Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)
BIOS Sign On
- This will start showing information about logo, processor brand
name, etc...
Testing Base and Extended Memory
- T esting base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory
above 1MB using various patterns.
Assign Resources to all ISA.
Initializing Hard Drive Controller
- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller
- This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.
Serial ATA RAID interface supported by Intel® ICH5R (with 2 SATA connectors
onboard/can connect up to 2 Serial ATA drives)
Front Bezel I/O
2 USB ports
1 serial port
Power button/NMI switch/system ID button
Power LED/HDD LED/LAN1 LED/LAN2 LED/system status LED/system ID LED
Hot-swapping SCSI HDD trays (with HDD power LED & HDD access LED)
Rear Bezel I/O
PS/2 keyboard/mouse port (through Y-type converter)
2 USB ports
1-12
Getting Started
1 serial port
1 VGA port
2 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacks
NMI switch/system ID button/system ID LED
Network
Intel® 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Server Management (Optional)
QLogic Zircon UL BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)
- Incorporates an embedded microcontroller, two System Management Bus
(SMBus®) interfaces, a Chassis Management interface, Bi-color LED control, an
integrated EEPROM, Fan control, ADC channels, and Digital Input Event and
General-Purpose Input/Output pins.
- Interfaces with the host via a slave SMBus interface; it interfaces with the LAN
On Motherboard (LOM) and with peripherals via two independent master SMBus
interfaces.
Regulatory Approval
Safety Compliance: UL, cUL, CCC/TUV
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): CE/FCC Class A, BSMI/VCCI/C-TOCK
- PFC function/SSI EPS 1U form factor/1 + 1 redundancy support
- UL, cUL, TUV, CE, CB, CCC, and BSMI certified
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:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
Video
Integrated ATI Radeon™ 7000 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.
- Add-on Card on CN7 SO-DIMM (144 pin, Key position in 50)
Onboard I2Cmux
- 9545
Onboard Connector/Header
- JTAG header (14 pin) for debugging
Key Features
- IPMI 1.5 Compliant
- Out-of-band LAN based management using RMCP
- FRU/SEL access
- Remote out-of-band alerts
- Event log
- Support for CLI (command line interface) over Serial or shared NIC (RMCP)
- Ability to update firmware inband unattended
- Remote access security (MD5)
- Out-of-band environmental monitoring and alerting
- Secure remote power control and system reset over Serial or shared NIC
(RMCP)
- Support Microsoft EMS
- Support onboard I2C ADT 7463, Winbond 83791 to extend Hardware monitor
feature
- Support ASR (Automatic Server Re-start)
System Management
Two SMBus 2.0 (I2C)
- One SMBus for Intel 82546GB
- One SMBus for ADT 7463, Winbond 83791, SEEPROM access, CPU thermal
sensor
CPU Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature
System Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature
Sensor Management
Monitored Voltage: +5V, +3.3V, Vcore
Thermal protection (CPU/System overheat shut down through BMC)
No Chassis Intrusion
LED x 3 (ID_LED, BMC Heartbeat, Status LED )
On-Board Diagnostic LEDs ( 6 x Memory DIMM, 2 x CPU, 10 x FAN )
Support shared NIC (Intel 82546GB)
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
Mainboard Layout
JPWR1
USB1
COM2
S
A
T
A
1
S
A
T
A
2
CN3
CPU1
mPGA604
CPU2
mPGA604
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
DIMM5
DIMM6
+
B
A
T
T
JBAT1
Intel
FW82801ER
DLED3
DLED4
Intel
Lindenhurst
CN4
DLED1
CN6
DLED2
CN7
NS PC87366-ICK/VLA
PCIEX1
PCIEX2
D29
D30
D31
D32
D33
D35
SCSI1
J4
J7
B
I
J8
O
S
Intel
PXH
PCI1
PCI4
ATI
RADEON
FW82546GB
Gigabit LAN
SCSI2
Adaptec
AIC-7902W
Intel
KBMS1
SCSI3
D19
J10
COM1
JVGA1
J9
USB2
USB1
JLAN2
JLAN1
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MS-9146 v1.X Server Board
MSI Special Features
PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in
the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC
doctor that can detect the following PC hardware
status during real time operation:
Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures
Ø monitor fan speed(s)
Ø monitor system voltage
Ø 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...
1. Items shown on PC Alert™ III vary depending on your system status.
2. The mainboard bound with MS-9569 BMC card (Server Management Features) won’t support PC Alert™ III.
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System Hardware
Chapter 2. System
Hardware
System Hardware
This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation
of the MS-9246 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how
to assemble each component of the MS-9246. Rack Mounting de-
scribes 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-9246
System Assembly
Rack Mounting
Chassis Cover
CPU, Heatsink and Fan Duct
DIMM
Riser Card
Hard Disk Drives
Chassis Ears and Rails
Rack Rails
Chassis into the Rack
Chassis off the Rack
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
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.
START
REMOVE CHASSIS COVER
AND FAN DUCT
INSTALL
CPU & HEATSINK
2-2
REPLACE FAN DUCT
INSTALL
MEMORY MODULES
REMOVE
RISER CARD BRACKET
INSTALL
RISER CARDS
REPLACE
RISER CARD BRACKET
INSTALL
HARD DISK DRIVES
CONNECT HDD, FDD,
CD-ROM CABLES
& POWER CORDS
System Hardware
CHECK IF ALL PARTS
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED
REPLACE
CHASSIS COVER
FINISH
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
System Assembly
Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system.
2. Press the release buttons and slide the rear chassis cover backwards to remove
it from the chassis.
3. Press the release buttons and slide the front chassis cover forwards to remove it
from the chassis.
2-4
System Hardware
Replacing the Chassis Cover
1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassis
cover and slide it forwards.
2. Fasten the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system.
MSI Reminds You...
Before you remove or install any components, make sure the server is
not turned on or connected to the AC power.
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MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server
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.
CPU1
CPU2
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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