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

■

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

■

Externally swappable 3.5-inch SATA HDD bay x 6

■

3.5-inch tape bay x 1

■

Slim DVD bay x 1

■

FDD bay x 1

■

Full height slot x 2

■

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



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



The following precautions should be observed while handling the system:

Place the system on a at and stable surface.

■

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

■

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

■

Disconnect the power supply before performing any installation procedures on

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

■

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

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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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Step 8. The CPU socket has a

Step 9. After conrming the CPU

Step 10. Cover the load plate onto

plastic cap on it to protect
the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU,
always cover it to protect
the socket pin. Remove the
cap from the lever hinge
side.

direction for correct mating,
put down the CPU in the
socket housing frame. Be
sure to grasp on the edge
of the CPU base. Note that
the alignment keys are
matched.

Visually inspect if the CPU
is seated well into the
socket. If not, take out the
CPU with pure vertical mo­tion and reinstall.

the package.

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Step 11. Press down the load lever

Step 12. Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both

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

sides.

Step 13. Follow the same procedures to install the second CPU & heat sink.

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Memory



Step 1. Locate the DIMM1 slot.

Step 2. Flip the slot clips outwards.

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Step 3. Align the notch on the DIMM

with the key on the slot and
insert the DIMM vertically
into the DIMM slot.

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Step 4. Then push the DIMM in until

Step 5. Replace the fan duct on top of the CPU and DIMM.

its golden nger is deeply

inserted in the DIMM slot.
The slot clips at each side of
the DIMM slot will automati­cally close when the DIMM
is properly seated.

Important

In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the

•

same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

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

•

the DIMM1 rst.

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

•

in the DIMM slot.

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Memory Population Rules
1 DIMM CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0)
2 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0)
3 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

4 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

5 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

6 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

7 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

8 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

9 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

10 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

11 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

12 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +

CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +

CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +

CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0) +

CPU1_DIMM6 (Channel C1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +

CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +

CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +

CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0) +

CPU1_DIMM6 (Channel C1) + CPU2_DIMM6 (Channel C1)

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PCI Expansion Card



Step 1. The riser card bracket supports low-prole and full-length expansion

Step 2. Insert your expansion card

Step 3. Screw to secure the expan-

cards. Unscrew the cover plates and put them aside for later use.

into an appropriate PCI-E
slot on the riser card.

sion card to the bracket.

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Step 4. Put the metal bracket back

Step 5. Align the riser card golden

and fasten it with screws.

ngers with the PCI-E slots

on the mainboard. Push the
riser card bracket care­fully downwards until its
wedgelocks engage to the
chassis sidewall.

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Hard Disk Drive



Step 1. To release the hot-swapping

Step 2. Unscrew the HDD tray.

HDD tray, ip open its lever

and pull the tray out of the
bay.

Step 3. Remove the tray and keep it

aside for later use.

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Step 4. Fit the HDD into the tray with

Step 5. Fasten the HDD with screws.

Step 6. Insert the HDD set into the

screw holes aligned.

bay.

Step 7. Press the lever back in place.

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SyStem mOUnting

Rack Rails



Important

Only the service personnel can slide out the rack rails.

•

The chassis rails are designed with locking tabs which can (1) hold the system

•

rmly to the rack, and (2) lock the system halfway without directly sliding out of

the rack when dismounting.

Step 1. The chassis rails and rack rails have been assembled together be-

Step 2. Press the locking switch and pull the chassis rail gently out until the

forehand. The rst thing to do with the rail set is to take the chassis

rails off the rack rails.

locking tab locks the rail.

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Step 3. Simultaneously pull forward the locking tab and pull out the chassis

Step 4. Attach the chassis rail to the chassis with 3 screws.
Step 5. Follow the same procedures to install the second chassis rail.

rail. The chassis rail should slide easily off the rack rail.

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Rack Mounting



Step 1. Adjust the rack rail length to

Step 2. Position the rack rail at the

Step 3. Secure the rack rail to the

Step 4. Follow the above procedures

Step 5. Align the chassis rails with

Step 6. When the system is locked

Step 7. The locking tabs should click

t your rack.

desired location in the rack.
Make sure the sliding guide
is facing inwards.

rack with the cage nuts on
the front and rear brackets.

to install the second rack
rail.

the rack rails. Slide the sys
tem into the rack with even
force on both sides

halfway, depress the lock­ing tabs to enable smooth
mounting.

when the system has been
pushed completely into the
rack.

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Chapter 3

Mainboard Setup

This chapter provides you with the information on main-

board hardware congurations. Incorrect setting of
jumpers and connectors may damage your mainboard.

Please pay special attention not to connect these head-

ers in wrong direction. DO NOT adjust any jumper while
the mainboard is powered on.

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Quick components Guide

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CPU (Central Processing Unit) ����������������������������������������������������������������������3-4

Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU ...................................................................3-4

CPU Installation .........................................................................................3-5

Memory ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-7

Memory Population Rules ..........................................................................3-7

Installing Memory Modules ........................................................................3-9

Rear Panel I/O ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-10
Connector ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3-11

Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2 ...................................................3-11

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: MINISAS1 ........................................... 3-11

IPMB Connector: JIPMB1 ........................................................................ 3-12

Serial Port Connector: COM1 ..................................................................3-12

Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB3, JUSB4, JUSB5 ..........................3-13

Jumper�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-14

Clear CMOS Jumper: JCLR_CMOS1 ......................................................3-14

BIOS Recovery Jumper: JRECOVERY1 .................................................3-14

BIOS Password Jumper: JPASSWORD1 ................................................3-15

RAID Select Jumper: JRAID_SEL1 .........................................................3-15

Slot �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3-16

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot ..........................3-16

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cpu (central processinG unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent
overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turn-

ing on the computer.

Important

Overheating

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

Replacing the CPU

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

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

Introduction to LGA 1366 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 1366 CPU. The surface of LGA 1366 CPU. Re-

member to apply some thermal paste

on it for better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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CPU Installation

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

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

Open the load lever.

1.

Lift the load lever up and open the

2.
load plate.

The CPU socket has a plastic cap

3. After con󰘰rming the CPU direction
on it to protect the contact from
damage. Before you install CPU,
always cover it to protect the
socket pin. Remove the cap from
the lever hinge side.

4.
for correct mating, put down the
CPU in the socket housing frame.
Be sure to grasp on the edge of the
CPU base. Note that the alignment
keys are matched.

Alignment Key

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Visually inspect if the CPU is seated

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

Press down the load lever lightly onto

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

6.
age.

Important

Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly in-

•

stalled before turning on your system.

Do not touch the CPU socket pins to

•

avoid damage.

Important

Read the CPU status in BIOS.

•

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

•

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

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU installa-

•

tion only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you
purchased.

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

•

CPU fan installation.

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memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DDR3

240-pin, 1�5V

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48x2=96 pin

72x2=144 pin

Memory Population Rules

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

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Population Rules

1 DIMM CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0)
2 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0)
3 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

4 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

5 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

6 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

7 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

8 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

9 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

10 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

11 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

12 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A0) +

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +
CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +
CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +
CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0) +
CPU1_DIMM6 (Channel C1)

CPU1_DIMM4 (Channel A1) + CPU2_DIMM4 (Channel A1) +
CPU1_DIMM2 (Channel B0) + CPU2_DIMM2 (Channel B0) +
CPU1_DIMM5 (Channel B1) + CPU2_DIMM5 (Channel B1) +
CPU1_DIMM3 (Channel C0) + CPU2_DIMM3 (Channel C0) +
CPU1_DIMM6 (Channel C1) + CPU2_DIMM6 (Channel C1)

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Installing Memory Modules

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

1.
right orientation.

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

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

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

3.
slot clips at the sides.

Important

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

in the DIMM slot.

Notch

Volt

Important

In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the

•

same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

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

•

the DIMM1 rst.

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2

3

4

1

5

7

6

8

9

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rear panel i/o

1�

2�

3�

4�

5�

6�

7�

8�

9�

10�

Serial Port

D-sub VGA Port

USB Port

System ID LED

System ID Switch

NMI Switch

Serial Console Port (for BMC)

Gigabit LAN Jack

PS/2 Mouse Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

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connector

Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2

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

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: MINISAS1

The SAS connector is a new generation serial communication protocol for de­vices designed to allow for much higher speed data transfers. It supports data
transfer speeds up to 3 Gbit/s. SAS uses serial communication instead of the par­allel method found in traditional SCSI devices but still uses SCSI commands for
interacting with SAS devices. Each SAS connector can connect to 1 disk drive.

Important

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

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IPMB Connector: JIPMB1

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

PIN SIGNAL

1

1
2
3

SMB Data
GND
SMB Clock

Serial Port Connector: COM1

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

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1

DCD

2

9

10

1
2

DSR

3

RXD

4

RTS

5

TXD

6

CTS

7

DTR

8

RI

9

GND

10

KEY

Data Carry Detect
Data Set Ready
Serial In or Receive Data

Request To Send

Serial Out or Transmit Data
Clear To Send
Data Terminal Ready
Ring Indicate
Ground
Key

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Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB3, JUSB4, JUSB5

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

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

9

10

2
1

JUSB1

JUSB3

JUSB4/5

1
2

10

9

15

VCC

3

USB0-

5

USB0+

7

GND

9

KEY

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

VCC

3

USB0-

5

USB0+

7

GND

9

KEY

PIN SIGNAL

1
2
3
4
5

+5V
USB­USB+
GND
GND

2

VCC

4

USB1-

6

USB1+

8

GND

10

NC

2

VCC

4

USB1-

6

USB1+

8

GND

10

NC

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Jumper

Clear CMOS Jumper: JCLR_CMOS1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery
to keep the data of system conguration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can
automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system
conguration, set the jumper to clear data.

1

JCLR_CMOS1

1

Normal or Clear
by BMC (default)

Clear Data

1

Important

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

BIOS Recovery Jumper: JRECOVERY1

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

1

JRECOVERY1

Normal (default) 1BIOS recovery

1

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BIOS Password Jumper: JPASSWORD1

The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. You can clear BIOS password
byshorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid
clearing the password while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

1

JPASSWORD1

Normal (default) 1Password clear

RAID Select Jumper: JRAID_SEL1

This jumper species the RAID solution.

1

JRAID_SEL1

Normal (default) 1Software RAID

1

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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

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

Important

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

jumpers, switches or BIOS conguration.

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Chapter 4

BIOS Setup

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

You may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen during

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

You want to change the default settings for cus-

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EntEring SEtup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <De­lete> keys.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under

•
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description
may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference
only.

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

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sion. It is usually in the format:

A9298IMS V1.0 101609 where:

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

P = PHOENIX.

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

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

V = VIA.

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

V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.

101609 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

+ - Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use

the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted

setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you nd a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right
view) appears to the left of certain elds that means a
sub-menu can be launched from this eld. A sub-menu
contains additional options for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to
highlight the eld and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use
the control keys to enter values and move from eld to eld within a sub-menu.

If you want to return to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the 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

Main

▶

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

Advanced

▶

Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features.

Boot

▶

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

▶

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

▶

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and South­bridge.

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

AMI BIOS, Processor, System Memory

▶

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

Read only.

System Time

▶

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

System Date

▶

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

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CPU Conguration▶

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Execute Disable Bit

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Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali-

cious “buffer overow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating

system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by
where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execu­tion, preventing damage or worm propagation.

Intel(R) HT 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
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech

▶

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynami­cally adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in de­creased average power consumption and decreased average heat produc­tion.

IDE Conguration

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SATA Conguration

▶

This setting species the SATA controller mode.

Congure SATA as

▶

This setting species the operation mode of the installed SATA drive.

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Primary/Secondary/Fourth IDE Master/Slave

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

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

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

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

[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

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

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

Super IO Conguration

▶

Note that the specications of your drive must match with the drive

table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper infor­mation for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or

listed, you can use [Manual] to dene your own drive type manually.

Cylinders, Heads and Sectors

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

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

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

Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address

▶

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

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USB Conguration

▶

Hotplug USB FDD Support

▶

Set to [Enabled] if your need to use a hotplug USB-interfaced FDD in the op­erating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix.

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

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This setting controls the number of seconds the POST waits for the USB
mass storage device after the start unit command is sent.

▶

This setting enables you to set the type of device you want the USB mass
storage device to emulate.

ACPI Conguration

▶

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Emulation Type

Advanced ACPI Conguration

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ACPI Version Features

▶

This setting species the ACPI version.

ACPI APIC Support

▶

This BIOS feature is used to enable or disable the motherboard’s APIC
(Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller). The APIC provides multi­processor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling.

Chipset ACPI Conguration

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High Performance Event Timer

▶

The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) was developed jointly by Intel and
Microsoft to meet the timing requirements of multimedia and other time­sensitive applications. In addition to extending the capabilities and preci­sion of a system, the HPET also improves system performance.

HPET Memory Address

▶

This setting species the memory address of the High Precision Event
Timer (HPET).

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AHCI Conguration

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AHCI BIOS Support

▶

This BIOS feature controls the SATA controller’s AHCI (Advanced Host Con-

troller Interface) functionality. It is a new interface specication that enables

advanced SATA features like Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plug­ging.

AHCI Port 1, AHCI Port 2

▶

Press [Enter] to view the submenu of advanced settings for AHCI ports.

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Event Log Conguration

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View Event Log

▶

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

Mark All Events as Read

▶

Press [Enter] and a screen pops up, asking users to conrm whether or not to

clear all DMI event logs immediately. Press [Y] and [Enter], the BIOS will clear
all DMI event logs right away.

Clear Event Log

▶

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

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IPMI 2.0 Conguration

▶

Status of BMC, BMC Firmware Version

▶

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

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

View BMC System Event Log

▶

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

Clear BMC System Event Log

▶

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

BMC LAN Conguration

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Notify BMC IP Source

▶

Use this setting to check the BMC IP source.

Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet Mask in BMC, Current

▶

Gateway in BMC

Use these settings to view the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway in
BMC.

Hardware Health Information

▶

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

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Intel VT-d Conguration

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Intel VT-d

▶

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the ca­pability to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability,
security, and availability.

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Remote Access Conguration

▶

Remote Access

▶

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

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

parameters.

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

▶

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

Flow Control

▶

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

Redirection After BIOS POST

▶

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

Terminal Type

▶

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

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

device for console redirection.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

▶

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

Sredir Memory Display Delay

▶

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

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Trusted Computing

▶

TCG/TPM Support

▶

This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated cir­cuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentica­tion and machine attestation -- essential to prevent inappropriate access to

condential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised

networks.

Execute TPM Command

▶

TPM commands are managed through a child node of the TPM Management
console named Command Management. To block or allow a TPM command
is a task that local administrators can perform during the setup or re-congu­ration of a TPM-equipped computer.

▶

This setting displays the TPM enable/disable status. Read only.

▶

This setting shows the TPM ownership. Read only.

TPM Enable/Disable Status

TPM Owner Status

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APM Conguration

▶

Resume On RTC Alarm

▶

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

Resume By Ring

▶

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incom­ing call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.

Resume By PCI-E Device

▶

When setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened
from power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) from
PCI-E devices.

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Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

▶

Quick Boot

▶

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

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Flash Write Protection

▶

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS data cannot be changed
when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully up­date the BIOS, you will need to disable this Flash Protection function.

Bootup Num-Lock

▶

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

Wait For “F1” If Error

▶

When this setting is set to [Enabled] and the boot sequence encounters an
error, it asks you to press F1. If disabled, the system continues to boot without
waiting for you to press any keys.

Boot Device Priority

▶

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

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

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

Removable Drives

▶

This setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. First press

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

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

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SEcurity

Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

▶

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

User Password / Change User Password

▶

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

Chassis Intrusion

▶

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

and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warn-

ing message, set the eld to [Reset]. The setting of the eld will automatically

return to the default value later.

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CPU Bridge Conguration

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QPI Links Speed

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QPI is an architecture which features high-speed serial links for interconnec-

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tions between chips. This setting allows you to adjust the QPI link speed.

QPI Frequency

▶

This setting controls the QuickPath Interconnect clock.

Memory Frequency

▶

This item allows you to select the memory frequency.

Memory Mode

▶

This setting species the memory mode.

South Bridge Conguration

▶

Onboard LAN1, LAN2 Boot

▶

The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs
during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

Restore on AC Power Loss

▶

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

interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

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

failure or interrupt occurred.

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Exit

Save Changes and Exit

▶

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

▶

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

▶

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

▶

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

specically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Load Failsafe Defaults

▶

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

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