MSI MS-9638 User Manual

5000V Master

MS-9638 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-96381X1

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release November 2006

Technical Support

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

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

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

updates, and other information.

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

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Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

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

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

User’s Manual.

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

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

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

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.

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

which the receiver is connected.

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

Notice 1

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

Notice 2

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

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

Micro-Star International

MS-9638

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

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

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

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

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

Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii

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

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

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

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

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4

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

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

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

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU......................................................................2-3

Installing the LGA771 CPU..........................................................................2-4

Installing the Intel CPU Cooler.....................................................................2-5

Memory.................................................................................................................2-6

Memory Population Rules............................................................................2-6

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-7

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-8

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2..........................................2-8

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR1..................................................2-8

Back Panel............................................................................................................2-9

Connectors........................................................................................................2-10

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-10

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1..........................................................2-10

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA0 ~ SATA5..................................................2-11

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-12

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN 1/2, SYSFAN 1/2/3/4/5/6..................2-12

LAN LED Connectors: JACT1, JACT2......................................................2-13

Front Panel Connector: JFP1....................................................................2-13

Serial Port Connector: COM 2...................................................................2-14

Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2.....................................................2-14

Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI1..............................................................2-15

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-16

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-16

BIOS Recovery Jumper: J9......................................................................2-17

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BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBIOS1.........................................................2-17

LAN Jumper: JLANDIS1, JLANDIS2..........................................................2-17

Slots....................................................................................................................2-18

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot........................................2-18

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

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

Control Keys................................................................................................3-3

Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3

General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-3

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

Main......................................................................................................................3-5

Advanced............................................................................................................3-8

Power.................................................................................................................3-16

Security..............................................................................................................3-17

PC Health............................................................................................................3-18

Boot....................................................................................................................3-20

Exit......................................................................................................................3-22

Appendix A Intel SATA RAID (Optional).............................................................A-1

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

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

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

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

Install Driver in Windows 2003...................................................................A-9

Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console.............................................A-10

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

Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................A-16

Missing Hard Drive Member......................................................................A-22

Failed Hard Drive Member.........................................................................A-22

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

Appendix B Adaptec SATA RAID (Optional).......................................................B-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................B-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................B-2

Using the Adaptec SATA HostRAID Option ROM.......................................B-3

Appendix C SCSI BIOS (Optional)........................................................................C-1

Entering SCSI BIOS.............................................................................................C-2

Control Keys................................................................................................C-2

Selecting the SCSI Channel........................................................................C-2

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Selecting the Management Type................................................................C-3

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions....................................................................C-4

Configure/View SCSI Settings...........................................................................C-5

Additional Options.......................................................................................C-5

BIOS Information..........................................................................................C-8

Disk Utilities..........................................................................................................C-8

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 5000V Master (MS-9638
v1.X), an excellent SSI CEB server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 5000V & ESB2E chipsets
for optimal system efficiency, the 5000V Master ac­commodates the latest Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/
Woodcrest/Clovertown) processors in Socket
LGA771 and supports up to four 240-pin 533/667MHz
ECC DDRII FB-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of
16GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
5000V Master can provide a high-performance solu­tion for today’s front-end and general purpose server/
workstation, as well as in the future.

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Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Supports dual Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/Woodcrest/Clovertown)
processors in Socket LGA771

- Supports Intel EM64T, DEP (XD bit)

Supported FSB

- FSB 667/1066/1333MHz

Chipset

- Northbridge: Intel® 5000V

- Southbridge: Intel® ESB2E

Memory Support

- 4 DDRII 533/667 FB-DIMM (Fully Buffered Dual-In-line DIMM) slots

- Maximum 16GB

LAN

- Supports dual Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82563EB

SCSI (Optional)

- SCSI interface supported by Adaptec AIC-7901 Ultra-320 SCSI con­troller

- Supports Single-Channel Ultra320 LVD SCSI

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SATA

- 6 SATAII ports support 6 SATAII devices

- Storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s

IDE

- 1-channel bus master IDE port

- Supports ATA100/66

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

Graphics

- XGI VolariTM Z7 graphics processor

- 16MB graphics memory

Connectors

Back Panel

- 1 x PS/2 mouse port

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 x serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 2 x individual RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports

Onboard Pinheaders

- 2 x USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 x COM port pinheader

- 1 x front panel pinheader

- 1 x chassis intrusion pinheader

Slots

- 2 x 32-bit/33MHz PCI slots

- 2 x 100MHz PCI-X slots (the green one for ZCR)

- 1 x PCI-Express x8 slot

- 1 x PCI-Express x8 slot (x4 transfer speed)

Form Factor

- SSI CEB: 12” X 10.5”

Getting Started

Mounting

- 7 mounting holes

For more information on compatible components, please visit

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

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SYSFAN5

SYSFAN2

SYSFAN4

SYSFAN6

SYSFAN3

CPUFAN1

CPUFAN2

JFP1

JBAT1

Mainboard Layout

FBD12
FBD11
FBD02
FBD01

CPU1

CPU2

Intel

ESB2E

JUSB2JUSB1

IDE1

SATA1

SATA0

SATA2

SATA5 SATA3

SATA4

JCI1

JACT1

JACT2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

USB
Ports

COM1

JVG A1

LAN1

LAN 2

Winbobd

W83627HG-AW

BIOS

SYSFAN1

COM2

JBIOS1

JLANDIS1
JLANDIS2

FDD1

PCIX1

PCIX2

PCI1

PCI2

J9

PCIE1

PCIE2

JPWR2

SCSI1

Intel

5000V

JPWR1

BATT

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

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

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

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Quick Components Guide

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-9

COM2,

p.2-14

PCI-Class
Slots, p.2-18

JBIOS1, p.2-17

JLANDIS1/2,

p.2-17

SYSFAN1,

p.2-12

J9, p.2-17

FDD1, p.2-10

JPWR2, p.2-8

DDRII DIMMs, p.2-6

JPWR1, p.2-8

SCSI1,

p.2-15

JBAT1,

p.2-16

JACT2/1,

p.2-13

CPU, p.2-3

CPUFAN1/2,

p.2-12

JUSB1/2,

p.2-14

IDE1,

p.2-10

JCI1, p.2-12

SATA0~5,

p.2-11

JFP1, p.2-13

SYSFAN2/3/4/5/6, p.2-12

Important

CAUTION!!! Please note that the CPU1/CPU2 VRM & memory/south bridge
area should be respectively kept under 105oC and 85oC. To ensure system
stability, always protect the system with proper cooling. Otherwise, overheat­ing may damage the system.

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Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

This mainboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/Woodcrest/
Clovertown) processors in Socket LGA771. When you are installing the CPU, make

sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not
have a CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on
the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php.

Important

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

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

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

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 771 CPU.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 771 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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Installing the LGA771 CPU

1. Locate the CPU socket. 2. Raise the load lever up to its full extent.

3. Open the load plate.

4. After confirming the CPU direction
(indicated below with red circles)
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.

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

6. Cover the load plate onto the package.

7. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate and then secure the lever
with the hook under the retention tab.

Yellow triangle

Alignment Key

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Hardware Setup

Installing the Intel CPU Cooler

1. Flip over the mainboard and locate the position of the CPU sockets.

2. Install the backplates to the back of the CPU sockets with holes aligned.

CPU cooler backplate

3. Install the CPU(s) following the in­structions on page 2-4.

4. Apply some heat paste all over the
top of the CPU and place the cooler
onto it.

6.Screw to secure the CPU cooler.

7. Install another CPU fan sink if
necessary.

Mainboard photos shown in this
section are for demonstration only
and may differ from the actual look
of your mainboard.

5.Connect the CPU fan power cord to
CPUFAN1.
Note: If dual processors are installed,
connect the second CPU fan power
cord to CPUFAN2.

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Memory

The mainboard provides four 240-pin 533/667MHz ECC DDRII FB-DIMM slots to sup­port the maximum of 16GB memory capacity.

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

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

Memory Population Rules

FBD12
FBD11
FBD02
FBD01

Channel 1

Channel 0

Check the numbers of your DIMM modules and follow the population rules to install the
memory.

Numbers of DIMM Population Rules

1 DIMM Module FBD01
2 DIMM Modules <a> FBD01, FBD02

OR

<b> FBD01, FBD11

4 DIMM Modules FBD01, FBD02, FBD11, FBD12

Important

1. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the FBD01 first (Channel 0/ 1st).

2. In dual-channel mode, DIMM modules must be of the same type and density.

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Hardware Setup

Installing DDRII Modules

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

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Notch

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Power Supply

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to the SSI
power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs.

JPWR1

8 5
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JPWR1 Pin Definition

1

PIN SIGNAL

5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V

24
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JPWR2 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V

JPWR2

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

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1

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

Important

1. Maker sure that all the connectors are connected to proper SSI power sup­plies to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

2. Power supply of 600 watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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

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Back Panel

Mouse

USB Ports

Hardware Setup

Keyboard

VGA PortSerial Port LAN LAN

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

USB Ports
The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching
USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the
connector.

VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.

RJ-45 LAN Jack
The standard RJ-45 jack is for connection to single Local Area Network (LAN). You
can connect a network cable to it.

Link Indicator

RJ-45 LAN Jack

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Activity Indicator

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector.

FDD1

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1

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

IDE1

Important

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

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Serial ATA Connectors: SATA0 ~ SATA5

SATA0 ~ SATA5 are high-speed SATA II interface ports and support SATA II data rates
of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully
compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.

Serial ATA cable

Connect to SATA connectors

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

SATA0

SATA2

SATA4

Take out the dust cover
and connect to the hard
disk devices

Important

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

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