MSI MS-96E0 Owner's Manual

MS-96E0

(v1.X) Server Board

G52-96E01X1

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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 February 2010

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:

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

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to User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.

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The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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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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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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

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which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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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

MS-96E0

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

1)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

2)
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 MSI­branded 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 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������ii
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ����������������������������� iv
WEEE Statement�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������v
Chapter 1 Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1

Mainboard Specications ............................................................................ 1-2

Mainboard Layout

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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup����������������������������������������������������������������2-1

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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

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

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

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

Jumper ...................................................................................................... 2-16

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

...................................................................2-3

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup �����������������������������������������������������������������������3-1

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

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

Main

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

Boot ...........................................................................................................3-17

Security

..................................................................................................... 3-19

Chipset

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

Exit

............................................................................................................ 3-23

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

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

BIOS Conguration .....................................................................................A-3

Installing Driver
Installing Software
RAID Migration Instructions

.........................................................................................A-10

.....................................................................................A-12

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

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

Appendix B LSI SAS RAID (Optional) �������������������������������������������� B-1

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

2. Integrated Mirroring Overview

3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes

4. Integrated Striping Overview

5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes

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..................................................B-9

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Appendix C LCM Front Panel Control (Optional) ������������������������� C-1

The LCM Control Utility ..............................................................................C-2

LCM Function Menu

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-96E0 v1.X, an excellent
server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel
for optimal system efciency, the MS-96E0 accommo­dates the latest Intel® Nehalem and Westmere proces­sors (up to 130W) in LGA1366 package and supports
up to 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots to provide the
maximum of 96GB memory capacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment,
the MS-96E0 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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5500 & ICH10R chipsets

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Mainboard SpecificationS

Processor

Intel Nehalem & Westmere processors (up to 130W) in LGA1366 package

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Supported QPI

Up to 6.4 GT/s

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Chipset

North Bridge: Intel 5500 chipset

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South Bridge: Intel ICH10R chipset

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Memory

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

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Supports the maximum of 96GB Registered DIMM or 48GB Unbuffered DIMM

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System Management

Aspeed AST1100 BMC controller with IPMI 2.0 compliance

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LAN

Supports Gigabit LAN by Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller (JLAN1 for IPMI)

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SATA

6 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel ICH10R

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SAS (Optional)

Optionally supported through MS-95X4 SAS card:

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Option 1: 8 mini SAS ports by LSI Logic SAS1068E Host Controller with

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RAID0, 1, 10 and optional RAID5 with i-Button
Option 2: 4 mini SAS ports by LSI Logic SAS1064E Host Controller with

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RAID0, 1, 10 and optional RAID5 with i-Button

Data transfer rate at up to 3Gb/s

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IDE

1 IDE port by ITE IT8213F

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Supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode

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Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode

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LCM (Optional)

LCM panel is optionally supported in the following operating systems:

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Windows: 2000/ XP/ 2003 32/64 bits

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Linux: RedHat/ SuSE/ Fedora kernel >= 2.6

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Graphics

Aspeed AST1100 graphics controller

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Onboard Input/Output

Back Panel

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1 PS/2 mouse port

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1 PS/2 keyboard port

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2 USB 2.0 ports

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1 serial port

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1 D-Sub VGA port

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2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

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Onboard Connectors

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2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)

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1 serial port connector

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1 SMBus connector

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1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)

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1 chassis intrusion connector

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1 TPM connector

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Slot

1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

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1 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot

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1 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot (for LSI 1068E/1064 SAS Riser Card)

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1 PCI-Express 1.0 x4 slot

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1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

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Dimension

12” x 10.2” SSI CEB form factor

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Mounting

8 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout

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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 compo
nents.

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Quick coMponentS Guide

Rear Panel
I/O, p. 2-9

COM2, p. 2-13

JIPMB1, p. 2-14

PCI Express
Slots, p. 2-18

CLR_CMOS, p. 2-17

INTRUDER, p. 2-14

J2, p. 2-14

JBIOS_WP, p. 2-16

PCI Slot, p. 2-18

JFRONT1, p. 2-12

JUSB2~3, p. 2-13

JSGPIO1, p. 2-12

RECOVERY, p. 2-16

SATA0~5, p. 2-10

JTPM1, p. 2-15

SY S_FA N4,
p. 2-11

JPWR2, p. 2-8

JSMBU S2 ,
p. 2-14

DIMM Slots, p. 2-6

SYS_FAN1/2, p. 2-11

JPWR1, p. 2-8

SYS_FAN3, p. 2-11

CPU0 /1_FAN,
p. 2-11

CPU, p. 2-3

CPU, p. 2-3

2-2

JIDE1, p. 2-11

JSASID1, p. 2-17

PCI Express Slot, p. 2-18

JLCD1, p. 2-15

JGPIO33, p. 2-12

DIMM Slots,
p. 2-6

PCI Express Slot,
p. 2-18

SAS_1~8, p. 2-10

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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

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

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.

Population Rules

1 DIMM CPU0_DIMM1
2 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM1 + CPU1_DIMM1
3 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM1 + CPU1_DIMM1 + CPU0_DIMM2
4 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM1 + CPU1_DIMM1 + CPU0_DIMM2 +

5 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM1 + CPU1_DIMM1 + CPU0_DIMM2 +

6 DIMMs CPU0_DIMM1 + CPU1_DIMM1 + CPU0_DIMM2 +

CPU1_DIMM2

CPU1_DIMM2 + CPU0_DIMM3

CPU1_DIMM2 + CPU0_DIMM3 + CPU1_DIMM3

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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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power SuppLy

System Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the power
supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orienta-

tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply rmly into the

connector.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

+3.3V

2

+3.3V

3

24

12

13

1

GND

4

+5V

5

GND

6

+5V

7

GND

8

PWR OK

9

5VSB

10

+12V

11

+12V

12

+3.3V

CPU/Memory Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs & memory.

13

+3.3V

14

-12V

15

GND

16

PS-ON#

17

GND

18

GND

19

GND

20

+3.3VSB

21

+5V

22

+5V

23

+5V

24

GND

8

4

5

1

PIN SIGNAL

1

GND

2

GND

3

GND

4

GND

5

+12V

6

+12V

7

+12V

8

+12V

Important

Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to

•

ensure stable operation of the mainboard.

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

•

stability.

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Mouse Port

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Keyboard

Port

Mouse/Keyboard Port

▶

Serial Port LAN Jack LAN Jack

VGA PortUSB Port

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

USB Port

▶

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as key
board, 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 monitor.

LAN

▶

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to

Yellow Green/ Orange

the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a
network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Right

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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connector

Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA5

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

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: SAS_1 ~ SAS_8

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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IDE Connector: JIDE1

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE
devices.

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must congure the drives

separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s docu­mentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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

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.

PIN SIGNAL

14

1

GND

2

+12V

3

Sensor

4

Control

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor ’s ofcial website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

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SGPIO Connector: JSGPIO1

This connector is used to support serial-link interface for the onboard SATA con­nectors.

PIN SIGNAL

NC

10

9

2

1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

ICH_SDATAOUT0
NC
ICH_SDATAOUT1
NC
ICH_SCLOAD
NC
ICH_SCLOCK
GND
GND

GPIO Connector: JGPIO33

This connector is provided for factory use only.

1

PIN SIGNAL

12GPIO33

GND

Front Panel Connector: JFRONT1

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

PIN SIGNAL

21

16

15

HDD LED+

1

POWER LED+

2

HDD LED-

3

POWER LED-

4

SYS RST SWITCH+

5

POWER SWITCH+

6

SYS RST SWITCH-

7

POWER SWITCH-

8

NC

9

KEY

10

SYS LED+

11

SYS LED-

12

LAN2 ACT LED+

13

LAN2 ACT LED-

14

LAN1 ACT LED+

15

LAN1 ACT LED-

16

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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 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

910

12

1

DCD

2

SIN

3

SOUT

4

DTR

5

GND

6

DSR

7

RTS

8

CTS

9

RI

Data Carry Detect
Serial In or Receive Data
Serial Out or Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Ring Indicate

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.

2

1

10

9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

VCC

3

USB0-

5

USB0+

7

GND

9

KEY

2

VCC

4

USB1-

6

USB1+

8

GND

10

NC

USB 2�0 Bracket

(Optional)

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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.

CINTRU
GND

I2C Bus Connector: JSMBUS2

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

PIN SIGNAL

1

1 5

SMB_PWR_5VDUAL_CLK

2

SMB_PWR_5VDUAL_DAT

3

IRQ_SMB_PWR_ALERT_N

4

GND

5

+3.3V

SPI Flash ROM Connector: J2

This connector is used to ash SPI ash ROM.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

9

10

1

2

1
3
5
7
9

+3.3V DUAL
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0#_R
GND
SPI_HOLD#

2
4
6
8
10

+3.3V DUAL
SPI_MOSI_R
SPI_CLK_R
GND
NC

IPMB Connector: JIPMB1

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

PIN SIGNAL

1

1

SMB_IPMB_5VSB_DAT

2

GND

3

SMB_IPMB_5VSB_CLK

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LCD Panel Connector: JLCD1

This connector is provided to connect an LCD panel as a way to monitor the cur­rent status of the connected system.

PIN SIGNAL

5

6

1

2

1
2
3
4
5

COM SOUT
COM SIN
GND
5V Dual
5V Dual

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.

13

14

1

2

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1

LCLK

3

LRST#

5

LAD0

7

LAD1

9

LAD2

11

LAD3

13

LFRAME#

LPC clock
LPC reset
LPC address & data pin0
LPC address & data pin1
LPC address & data pin2
LPC address & data pin3
LPC Frame

2
4
6
8
10
12
14

3V dual/3V_STB
VCC3
SIRQ
VCC5
KEY
GND
GND

3V dual or 3V standby power

3.3V power
Serial IRQ
5V power
No pin
Ground
Ground

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JuMper

BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBIOS_WP

This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS ash. When you intend to update
the BIOS code, uncap this jumper rst. Under normal operation, we suggest that
you disable the BIOS ash by capping this jumper to protect the system BIOS

from virus infection.

JBIOS_WP

Disable BIOS Flash

Enable BIOS Flash

BIOS Recovery Jumper: RECOVERY

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

RECOVERY

Normal (default) 1BIOS recovery

1

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