MSI MS-96C8 User Manual

5500 Master Series

MS-96C8 (V1.X) Server Board

G52-96C81X1

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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 April 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.

Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver up-

dates and other information: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service

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

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.

此为A级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。

在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。

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-96C8

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

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

may cause undesired operation.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................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)............................................................................2-3

Memory.................................................................................................................2-7

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

Back Panel I/O......................................................................................................2-9

Connector..........................................................................................................2-10

Jumper................................................................................................................2-17

Slot......................................................................................................................2-18

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

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

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

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

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

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

Security..............................................................................................................3-24

Chipset...............................................................................................................3-25

Exit......................................................................................................................3-29

Appendix A Intel ICH10R SATA RAID...................................................................A-1

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

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................A-3

Installing Driver..................................................................................................A-10

Installing Software............................................................................................A-12

RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................A-16

Recovery Volume Creation...............................................................................A-23

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................A-27

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Appendix B LSI SAS RAID......................................................................................B-1

1. Introduction to Integrated RAID......................................................................B-2

2. Integrated Mirroring Overview.......................................................................B-3

3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes..........................................................B-9

4. Integrated Striping Overview.......................................................................B-16

5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes..........................................................B-19

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the 5500 Master Series (MS96C8 V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 5500 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the 5500 Master Series accommodate the latest 45nm Intel® Nehalem processor (up to 95W) in LGA1366 package and support up to 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 48GB memory capacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the 5500 Master Series 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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Mainboard Specifications

Processor

- 45nm Intel Nehalem processor (up to 95W) in LGA1366 package

Supported QPI

- Up to 6.4 GT/s

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel 5500 chipset

- South Bridge: Intel ICH10R chipset

Memory

- 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots

- Supports the maximum of 48GB RDIMM or 24GB UDIMM

LAN

- Supports Gb LAN by Intel 82574 & 82567 Gb Ethernet controller

IDE

- 1 IDE port by ITE IT8213F

- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

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SATA

- 6 SATAII ports by Intel ICH10R

- Supports 6 SATAII devices

- Supports up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate

SAS

- 2 mini SAS ports by LSI Logic SAS1068E Host Controller

- Data transfer rate at up to 3Gb/s

Graphics

- Aspeed AST1100 (default)/ AST2050 (optional) graphics controller

Server Management

- Aspeed AST1100 (default)/ AST2050 (optional) BMC controller with IPMI 2.0/1.5 compliance

Onboard I/O

Back Panel

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 USB 2.0 ports

- 1 serial port

- 1 D-Sub VGA port

- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

Onboard Connectors

- 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)

- 1 serial port connector

- 1 SMBus connector

- 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)

- 1 chassis intrusion connector

- 1 TPM connector

Slot

- 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

- 1 PCI-Express 2.0 x8 slot

- 2 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slots

- 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

Getting Started

Dimension

- 12" x 10.5" SSI CEB form factor

Mounting

- 9 mounting holes

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BATT+

CLR_CMOS

SATA4SATA2SATA0SATA5SATA3SATA

MINISAS

JCD1

JID1

JTPM1

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN3

CPU1_DIMM3CPU1_DIMM3

CPU0_DIMM1

CPU1_DIMM2CPU1_DIMM2

CPU0_DIMM2

CPU1_DIMM1CPU1_DIMM1

CPU0_DIMM3

INTRUDER

RECOVERY

SAS1068E

JBIOS_WP

JGPIO33

Mainboard Layout

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB Ports

COM1

VGA1

JLAN1

JLAN2

SYS_FAN5

iTE

IT8213F

JPWR3

CPU1_FAN

PCI_E1

PCIE2

PCI_E3

PCI_E4

PCI1

COM2

JSMBUS1

Intel 5500

JUSB2 JUSB3

JSSI1

JPWR1

CPU1

LSI

Intel

ICH10R

JPWR2

SYS_FAN4

CPU0

CPU0_FAN

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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

CPU1_FAN,

p.2-12

SYS_FAN5,

p.2-12

PCI Express Slots, p.2-18

PCI Slot, p.2-18

JSMBUS1,

p.2-14

JPWR3, p.2-8

JCD1, p.2-10

COM2, p.2-12

DIMM Slots, p.2-7

JTPM1, p.2-15

JSSI1,

p.2-16

JUSB2~3,

p.2-13

JPWR1, p.2-8

JPWR2, p.2-8

SYS_FAN3, p.2-12

SYS_FAN2, p.2-12

RECOVERY, p.2-17

INTRUDER, p.2-13

SYS_FAN1, p.2-12

SYS_FAN4,

p.2-12

CPU, p.2-3

CPU0_FAN,

p.2-12

DIMM Slots,

p.2-7

CLR_CMOS,

p.2-17

SATA0~5,

p.2-11

MINISAS1~2,

p.2-11

JBIOS_WP,

p.2-17

JGPIO33,

p.2-14

J2, p.2-14

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult

your dealer before turning 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.

Replaceing the CPU

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 1366 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 1366 CPU.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 1366 CPU. Remember 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 & Cooler 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 & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.

1. Open the load level.

2.Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.

3. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contack from damage. Before you install CPU, always cover it to protect the socket pin. Romove the cap from the lever hinge side (as the arrow shows).

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4.After confirming the CPU 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.

alignment key

Hardware Setup

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

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

6.Cover the load plate onto the package.

8.Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard.

Important

1.Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system.

2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.

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9.Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into

10. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.

the holes of the mainboard.

Mainboard

Hook

Important

1. Read the CPU status in BIOS.

2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.

3. Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the CPU/ cooler installation only. The appearance of your mainboard may vary depending on the model you purchase.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.

DDR3

240-pin, 1.5V

48x2=96 pin

Installing Memory Modules

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Flip open the retaining clip at each side of the DIMM slot.

2. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot. Insert the DIMM vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the DIMM is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The retaining clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close if the DIMM is properly seated.

Important

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

72x2=144 pin

3. Manually check if the DIMM has been locked in place by the retaining clips at the sides.

4. Follow the same procedures to install more DIMMs if necessary.

Volt

Notch

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Power Supply

System Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect the 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.

CPU/Memory Power Connector: JPWR1, JPWR3

These connectors provide 12V power output to the CPUs & memory.

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 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND

JPWR1

8 5

JPWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

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

JPWR3

JPWR3 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

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

Important

1. Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

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

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Back Panel I/O

Mouse

Hardware Setup

Keyboard

Serial PortUSB Ports VGA Port

LAN Jacks

Mouse/Keyboard

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

USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for 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 DE-15 female connector is provided for monitor.

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

Link/Active 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.

Mode Indicator

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Connector

44-Pin IDE Connector: JCD1

This 44-pin IDE connector connects to an optional converter that enables connection to one 44-pin IDE device and one 40-pin IDE device, such as hard disk drives, CDROM and other IDE devices.

JCD1

Connect to 44-pin IDE device

Connect to JCD1

Connect to 40-pin IDE device

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Serial Attached SCSI Connector: MINISAS1, MINISAS2

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.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA5

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

MINISAS2

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

MINISAS1

SATA0

SATA2

SATA4

Important

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

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Serial Port Connector: COM2

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 Definition

COM2

19 2

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect 2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data 3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data 4 DTR Data Terminal Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DSR Data Set Ready 7 RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicate

Fan Power Connector: CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN, SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

CONTROL

SENSOR

+12V

GND

CPU0_FAN

GND +12V SENSOR CONTROL

CPU1_FAN,

SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN1/2/3/5

GND

+1 2V

SE NSOR

CONTROL

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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Hardware Setup

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: INTRUDER

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

GND

CINTRU

INTRUDER

Front USB Connector: JUSB2, JUSB3

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 Definition

JUSB2/3

2 1

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC 3 USB0- 4 USB15 USB0+ 6 USB1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key (no pin) 10 NC

USB 2.0 Bracket

(Optional)

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage.

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ME Enable/Disable Header: JGPIO33

This connector is provided for factory use only.

GNDGPIO33

JGPIO33

I2C Bus Connector: JSMBUS1

This connector, known as I2C, is for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.

Pin Definition

JSMBUS1

PIN SIGNAL

1 SMB Clock 2 SMB Data 3 PS Alert 4 GND 5 +3.3V

SPI Flash ROM Connector: J2

This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 +3.3V DUAL 2 +3.3V DUAL 3 SPI_MISO 4 SPI_MOSI 5 SPI_CS0# 6 SPI_CLK 7 GND 8 GND 9 SPI_HOLD# 10 NC

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Pin Definition

Hardware Setup

TPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional)

This connector connects to an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.

JTPM1

2 1

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 LCLK LPC clock 2 +3.3V DUAL 3.3V standby power 3 LRST# LPC reset 4 +3.3V 3.3V power 5 LAD0 LPC address & data pin0 6 SIRQ Serial IRQ 7 LAD1 LPC address & data pin1 8 +5V 5V power 9 LAD2 LPC address & data pin2 10 KEY No pin 11 LAD3 LPC address & data pin3 12 GND Ground 13 LFRAME#LPC Frame 14 GND Ground

14 13

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Front Panel Connector: JSSI1

The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.

Power Switch

Reset Switch

Chassis Intruder

Gigabit LAN1 LEDSMBus

JSSI1

Standby Power (5V)

2 1

Power LED

Gigabit LAN2 LED

HDD LED

JSSI1 Pin Definition

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Power LED + 2 +5VSB 3 Key 4 NC

5 Power LED - 6 NC 7 HDD Activity LED + 8 System Status LED + 9 HDD Activity LED - 10 System Status LED 11 Power Switch+ 12 LAN2 Activity LED + 13 Power Switch- 14 LAN2 Activity LED 15 Reset Switch+ 16 SMBus DAT 17 Reset Switch- 18 SMBus CLK 19 Buzzer+ 20 Chassis Intrusion 21 Buzzer- 22 LAN1 Activity LED + 23 NMI to CPU Switch 24 LAN1 Activity LED 25 Key 26 Key 27 ID LED+ 28 SGPIO Clock 29 ID LED- 30 SGPIO Load 31 ID# 32 SGPIO Dataout 0 33 GND 34 SGPIO Dataout 1

34 33

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