MSI MS-95S6 User Manual

MS-9298

2U Rackmount Server

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER­NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guar­antee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under con­tinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release November 2009

Technical Support

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

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Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates,
driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.
php?func=service

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Contact our technical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.

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Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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vice personnel:

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The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

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The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

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The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.

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The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-

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

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

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

況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

廢電池請回收

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

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Precautions

Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been

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trained on the restrictions and the precautions for this specic site.

Access is by means of at least one of the following, special tool, lock and key,

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or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for
the location.

Rack Mount Installation Instructions:

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Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack as
sembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may
be greater than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given
to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the maxi-

mum ambient temperature (Tma) specied by the manufacturer.

Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such

that the amount of air ow required for safe operation of the equipment

is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be
such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechani
cal loading.

Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropri
ate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when
addressing this concern.

Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should
be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connec
tions other than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power
strips).

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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 modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International

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

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE Statement

ENGLISH

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

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

DEUTSCH

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

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

FRANÇAIS

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

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

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

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

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

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РУССКИЙ

Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей

среды, поэтому напоминаем вам, что....

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

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ESPAÑOL

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEDERLANDS

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

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

SRPSKI

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

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

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

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

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

Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.

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POLSKI

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

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

zonych punktach zbiorczych.

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TÜRKÇE

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

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

ČESKY

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

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

MAGYAR

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

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

mos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként,

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

gyűjtőhelyre viheti.

ITALIANO

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

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

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

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

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

punto di raccolta.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Copyright Notice .......................................................................................ii

Trademarks ............................................................................................... ii

Revision History ....................................................................................... ii

Technical Support ....................................................................................

Safety Instructions ..................................................................................

Precautions ..............................................................................................iv

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..................................

WEEE Statement......................................................................................

Chapter 1 Overview ...............................................................................1-1

System Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-2
System Specications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-7

Chapter 2 System Assembly ................................................................2-1

Getting Started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-2
System Assembly ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-3
System Mounting �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-16

Chapter 3 Mainboard Setup ..................................................................3-1

Quick Components Guide ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit) ������������������������������������������������������������������������3-4
Memory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-7
Rear Panel I/O �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-10
Connector �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-11
Jumper �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-14
Slot �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-16

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup ...........................................................................4-1

Entering Setup �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-2
The Menu Bar ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-4
Main �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-5
Advanced ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-6
Boot ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-20
Security ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-22
Chipset �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-23

Exit �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4-25

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-9298, a high-perfor
mance rackmount servers from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel
for optimal system efciency, the MS-9298 accommo­dates the latest Intel® Xeon 5500 Series processor and
supports up to 12 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment,
the MS-9298 can provide a high-performance solution
for today’s front-end and general purpose server, as well
as in the future.

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5520 & ICH10R chipsets

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SyStem Overview

Top View

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NOTE: Before removing the rear cover, make sure that you remove the ODD

front bezel rst to avoid collision and damage.

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HDD Bay

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Axial Fan Module (redundant)

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Fan Duct

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PCI Riser Card Bracket

SSI EPS 2U Power Supply

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Slim DVD Drive

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Floppy Disk Drive

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Tape Module Tray

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Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bay

System ID LED

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System Fault LED

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LAN LED

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Power LED

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HDD LED

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System ID Switch

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Power Switch

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NMI Switch

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Reset Switch

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USB Port

D-sub VGA Port

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Front Bezel LEDs

LED Color State Description

On Legacy power on/ ACPI S0 state

Blink

Sleep/ ACPI S1 state

Power/Sleep

HDD Activity

LAN1/LAN2 Activity

System Fault

System ID

Swappable HDD
Status w/SAF-TE

Green

Off Off Power off/ ACPI S4, S5 state

Green Blink HDD access activity

Off Off No disk activity

Green On LAN link

Green Blink LAN access activity

Green On Running/ normal operation

Amber On Critical or non-recoverable condition

Amber Blink Non-critical condition

Off Off POST/ system stop

Blue On Identify active via command or button
Off Off No identication

Green Blink HDD access

Amber On Failure or rebuild stopped

Amber Blink Rebuild

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Rear View

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Full Height Slot

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Low Prole Slot

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Ventilation Hole

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SSI EPS 2U Power Supply

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Serial Port

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D-sub VGA Port

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USB Port

System ID LED

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System ID Switch

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NMI Switch

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Serial Console Port (for BMC)

Gigabit LAN Jack

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PS/2 Mouse Port

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PS/2 Keyboard Port

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Important

When PS/2 devices are plugged into the PS/2 ports, the operating system will
detect these devices as USB devices since the PS/2 ports adopt USB interface.

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Rear Bezel LEDs

LED Color State Description

Green On LAN linked

LAN Linkage

LAN Speed

System ID

Green Blink LAN accessing

Off Off No LAN linked

Yellow On Gigabit mode

Green On 100M mode

Off Off 10M mode
Blue On/Blink Identied as active via command or button
Off Off No identication

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SyStem SpecificationS

Processor

Intel Xeon 5500 Series processor in LGA1366 package

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Supported QPI

Up to 6.4 GT/s

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Chipset

North Bridge: Intel 5520 chipset

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South Bridge: Intel ICH10R chipset

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Memory

12 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots (240pin / 1.5V)

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Supports the maximum of 192GB Registered DIMM or 96GB Unbuffered

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DIMM

Storage

Supports up to 6 hot-swap SAS/ SATA HDDs (supported by SAS/ SATA RAID

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card)

LAN

Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel 82576EB

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System Management

ServerEngines Pilot2 baseboard management controller (IPMI 2.0 compliant)

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Graphics

ServerEngines Pilot2 controller

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Onboard 32MB Video SDRAM

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Input/Output Port, Switch, LED

Front Panel

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1 system ID LED

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1 system fault LED

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2 LAN LEDs

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1 power LED

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1 HDD LED

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1 system ID switch

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1 power switch

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1 NMI switch

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1 reset switch

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2 USB ports

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1 D-sub VGA port

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Rear Panel

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1 PS/2 mouse port

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1 PS/2 keyboard port

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2 Gigabit LAN jacks

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1 serial console port (RJ-45 type, for BMC)

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1 NMI switch

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1 system ID switch

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1 system ID LED

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2 USB ports

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1 D-sub VGA port

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1 serial port

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Chassis

Form factor: 2U

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Dimension: 483mm (W) x 711mm (D) x 88 mm (H)

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Externally swappable 3.5-inch SATA HDD bay x 6

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3.5-inch tape bay x 1

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Slim DVD bay x 1

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FDD bay x 1

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Full height slot x 2

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Low prole slot x 3

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Power Supply

750 Watt Redundant_PSU

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PFC Function: Yes

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Form Factor: SSI EPS 2U

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Redundancy Support: 1 + 1 Redundant

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Safety Mark: UL, cUL, CE-mark, CCC and BSMI

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Chapter 2

System Assembly

This chapter provides you with the information on sys­tem assembly procedures. While doing the installation,
be careful in holding the components and follow the
installation procedures. For some components, if you
install in the wrong orientation, the components will not
work properly.

Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the compo
nents.

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getting Started

Necessary Tools

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A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a athead

screwdriver, can be used to do most of the instal­lation. Choose one with a magnetic head would be
better.

Pliers, can be used as an auxiliary tool to connect
some connectors or cables.

Forceps, can be used to pick up tiny screws or set
up the jumpers.

Rubber gloves, can prevent yourself from being
incised and suffering the static charge.

Safety Precautions

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The following precautions should be observed while handling the system:

Place the system on a at and stable surface.

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Do not place the system in environments subject to mist, smoke, vibration,

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excessive dust, salty or greasy air, or other corrosive gases and fumes.
Do not drop or jolt the system.

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Disconnect the power supply before performing any installation procedures on

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the system.
Do not perform any maintenance with wet hands.

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Prevent foreign substances, such as water, other liquids or chemicals, from

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entering the system while performing installation procedures on the system.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling system components such as CPU,

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Memory, HDD, PCI-E card, etc.
Place system components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bed that

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came with the components whenever the components are separated from the
system.

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SyStem aSSemBly

System Cover

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Step 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on

Step 2. Press the release buttons

Step 3. Lift the front chassis cover

the rear bezel of the system.

and slide the front chassis
cover forwards.

up to remove it from the
chassis.

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Step 4. Press the release buttons

and slide the rear chassis
cover backwards to remove
it from the chassis.

Important

Before you remove or install any components, make sure the system is not turned
on or connected to the AC power.

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CPU

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Step 1. On top of the CPU socket

Step 2. Locate the riser card

Step 3. Remove the metal bracket

is a fan duct designed to
enhance heat dissipation
of the CPU. To remove the

fan duct, rst unscrew the

metal bracket on its top.

bracket and lift it up from
the chassis.

to uncover the fan duct.

Step 4. Remove the fan duct and

keep it aside for later use.

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Step 5. Remove the dummy heat

Step 6. Locate the CPU1 socket. Open the load lever and lift it up to its fullest

sink on the CPU2 socket.

extent.

Step 7. Open the load plate.

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