MSI MS-96E3 User Manual

MS-96E3

(v1.X) Server Board

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Preface

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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 April 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-96E3

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
Watch Dog Timer Setting

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

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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

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

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

Connector .................................................................................................. 2-14

Jumper ...................................................................................................... 2-20

Slot ............................................................................................................ 2-22

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

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

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

Main

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

Boot ........................................................................................................... 3-11

Security

..................................................................................................... 3-13

Chipset

...................................................................................................... 3-14

Exit

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-96E3 v1.X, an excellent
server board from MSI.

Based on the Intel® G41 & ICH7R chipsets for optimal

system efciency, the MS-96E3 accommodates the

latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad, Core™ 2 Duo, Pentium®
Dual-Core, Celeron® Dual-Core, Celeron® processor in
LGA775 package and supports up to 2 DDR3 800/1066
DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory ca­pacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment,
the MS-96E3 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

Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, Cel-

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eron processor in LGA775 package

FSB

1333MHz

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Chipset

North Bridge: Intel G41 chipset

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South Bridge: Intel ICH7R chipset

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Memory

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

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Supports the maximum of 4GB Unbuffered DIMM

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LAN

Supports Gigabit LAN by Intel 82574L Gb Ethernet controller

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Supports Ethernet bypass function with Programming Relay (4 ports)

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SATA

4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel ICH7R

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IDE

1 IDE port by Intel ICH7R

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Supports Ultra DMA 66/100, PIO, Bus Master operation mode

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CF

1 CompactFlash socket by Intel ICH7R

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Onboard Input/Output

Front Panel

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6 Gigabit LAN ports

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2 USB 2.0 ports

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1 serial port

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Onboard Connectors

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1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 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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1 VGA port

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1 keyboard/mouse connector

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Slot

1 PCIE x4 Golden Finger (for MS-95W6 Riser Card)

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1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

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Form Factor

Micro-ATX: 24.3cm x 23.6cm

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Mounting

8 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout

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Watch dog tiMer Setting

MS-96E3 watchdog timer is using Super I/O Winbond W83627EHG.

Setup procedures

A. Enter super I/O conguration mode -

mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 087h
out dx, al
out dx, al

B. Set pin 77 to WDTO# function

mov dx,04eh
mov al,02Dh;; ;Register 2Dh
out dx,al
inc dx
in al,dx

and al,0FEh ;Cong Bit 0 As 0
out dx,al ;Cong PIN 77 as WDTO#

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C. Select Logical Device 8
mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 07h
out dx, al ;point to Logical Device Number Register
inc dx
mov al, 08h ;select Logical Device 8
out dx, al

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D. Enable watchdog timer
Activate WDTO#

mov dx, 04eh ;CR 30h: bit 0 ll in 1

mov al, 030h
out dx, al
inc dx
mov al, 01h
out dx, al

; Setup WDTO# count mode
; Set bit 4 and bit 3 by request
; Set bit 2 to 0
; Set bit 1 to 1

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mov dx, 04eh ;CR F7h: bit 4 ll 0 (clear event)

mov al, 0f7h
out dx, al
inc dx
in al,dx
and al, 0efh

out dx, al ;CR F6h: bit0~7 ll in counter time

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E. Exit conguration mode

mov dx, 04eh
mov al, 0aah
out dx, al

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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

J2, p. 2-16

JTPM1, p. 2-19

JCI1, p. 2-16

JVGA1, p. 2-16

JPW1, p. 2-8

Rear Panel
I/O, p. 2-9

JLCD1, p. 2-19

COM2, p. 2-17

JPWR1, p. 2-8

J3, p. 2-18

DIMM Slots, p. 2-8

SYS_F2, p. 2-15

CPU, p. 2-3

SYS_F1, p. 2-15

CPU_F1, p. 2-15

J8, p. 2-18

SATA0~3, p. 2-14

JFP1, p. 2-16

2-2

F_USB1, p. 2-17

PCI1, p. 2-22

J7, p. 2-18

JBAT1, p. 2-20

J6, p. 2-21

J5, p. 2-21

CFCA RD 1,
p. 2-15

IDE1, 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
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 775 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 775 CPU. The surface of LGA 775 CPU.

Remember 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 & 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.

The CPU socket has a plastic cap on

1.
it to protect the contact from damage.
Before you install the CPU, always
cover it to protect the socket pin.

The pins of socket reveal.3. Open the load lever.4.

Remove the cap from lever hinge

2.
side (as indicated by the arrow).

Important

Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.

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Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.

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The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU packing.

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Lift the load lever up and open the

5. After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for
load plate.

Visually inspect if the CPU is seated

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

6.
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

8.
age.

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Align the holes on the mainboard with

Press down the load lever lightly onto

9.
the load plate, and then secure the
lever with the hook under retention
tab.

Press the four hooks down to fasten

11. Turn over the mainboard to con󰘰rm
the cooler. Then rotate the locking
switch (refer to the correct direction

10.
the heatsink. Push down the cooler
until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the mainboard.

12.
that the clip-ends are correctly in­serted.

marked on it) to lock the hooks.

Mainboard

lo ckin g
switch

Hook

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.

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

•

CPU fan installation.

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

•

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

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MeMory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DDR3

240-pin, 1�5V

MS-96E3

48x2=96 pin

72x2=144 pin

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

To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules into
the DIMM1 rst.

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poWer SuppLy

System Power Connector: JPWR1

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: JPW1

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPU & 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

2

4

1

3

PIN SIGNAL

1

GND

2

GND

3

+12V

4

+12V

Important

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

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Serial Port

▶

Serial Port

USB Port

JLAN1 JLAN2 JLAN3 JLAN4 JLAN5 JLAN6

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.

USB Port

▶

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as key
board, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

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LAN

▶

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connec
tion to the Local Area Network (LAN). You

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Yellow Green/ Orange

can connect a network cable to it.

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady) 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.

LAN Bypass Function Programming Guide

96E3 uses the Southbridge ICH7 GPIO to control CPLD to realize LAN Bypass/
PassThrough/WDT function.

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Programming Sequence

1. program GPO6,34,33, PAIR(3:1) to switch LAN1-2 or LAN3-4 pair

2. program GPO39,38,35 CFG(3:1) to control LAN pair behavior Bypass/

PassThrough/WDT

3. set GPO24, CPLD_SendBIT high about 150ms then set it low about 50ms

to complete the LAN pair conguration progress

4. go to next programming sequence loop for the next LAN pair!

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Boolean table for CPLD behavior of Bypass/PassThrough/WDT function

LAN1-2

PAIR_3 PAIR_2 PAIR_1 CFG_3 CFG_2 CFG_1

0 0 0 0 0 0 ON PassTru

OFF PassTru

WDT Reset

0 0 0 0 0 1 ON PassTru

OFF PassTru

WDT ByPass

0 0 0 0 1 0 ON PassTru

OFF ByPass

WDT Reset

0 0 0 0 1 1 ON PassTru

OFF ByPass

WDT ByPass

0 0 0 1 0 0 ON ByPass

OFF PassTru

WDT Reset

0 0 0 1 0 1 ON ByPass

OFF PassTru

WDT ByPass

0 0 0 1 1 0 ON ByPass

OFF ByPass

WDT Reset

0 0 0 1 1 1 ON ByPass

OFF ByPass

WDT ByPass

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LAN3-4

PAIR_3 PAIR_2 PAIR_1 CFG_3 CFG_2 CFG_1

0 0 1 0 0 0 ON PassTru

OFF PassTru

WDT Reset

0 0 1 0 0 1 ON PassTru

OFF PassTru

WDT ByPass

0 0 1 0 1 0 ON PassTru

OFF ByPass

WDT Reset

0 0 1 0 1 1 ON PassTru

OFF ByPass

WDT ByPass

0 0 1 1 0 0 ON ByPass

OFF PassTru

WDT Reset

0 0 1 1 0 1 ON ByPass

OFF PassTru

WDT ByPass

0 0 1 1 1 0 ON ByPass

OFF ByPass

WDT Reset

0 0 1 1 1 1 ON ByPass

OFF ByPass

WDT ByPass

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connector

Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA3

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

Important

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

IDE Connector: IDE1

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.

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MS-96E3

CompactFlash Socket: CFCARD1

This socket is provided for CompactFlash (CF) cards.

Fan Power Connector: CPU_F1, SYS_F1, SYS_F2

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

1

GND

2

+12V

3

Sensor

4

Control

1 4

1

4

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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Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1

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.

1

INTRUER_N

2

GND

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1

This connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel switches and
LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

9

10

12

1

HDD+

3

HDD-

5

RESET-

7

RESET+

9

NC

2

PLED

4

SLED

6

PWSW+

8

PWSW-

10

KEY

Keyboard/Mouse Connector: J2

This connector is used to connect a mouse/keyboard.

2
1

10

9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

KBMS_Power

3

NC

5

GND

7

MSCLK_PH#

9

MSDAT_PH#

VGA Connector: JVGA1

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

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2
4
6
8
10

KBMS_Power
NC
GND
KBCLK_PH#
KBDAT_PH#

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MS-96E3

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

1

DCD

2

9

10

1
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: F_USB1

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

2
1

10

9

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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SMBus Connector: J3

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

PIN SIGNAL

1

6

1

GND

2

VCC5

3

S2CK1

4

S2DA1

5

+12V

6

PWRBTN#

SPI Flash ROM Connector: J7

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

10 9

2 1

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1
3
5
7
9

+3.3V DUAL
SPI_MISO
SPI_CS0#_R
GND
SPI_HOLD#

LAN LED Connector: J8

This connector is provided for LAN LEDs on the rear panel.

2
1 25

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1

LED2_PWR

3

LED2_LINK 10/100

5

LED1_PWR

7

LED1_LINK 10/100

9

LED4_PWR

11

LED4_LINK 10/100

13

LED3_PWR

15

LED3_LINK 10/100

17

LED6_PWR

19

LED6_LINK 10/100

21

LED5_PWR

23

LED5_LINK 10/100

25

KEY

2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26

26

LED2_LINK
LED2_LINK 1000_P
LED1_LINK
LED1_LINK 1000_P
LED4_LINK
LED4_LINK 1000_P
LED3_LINK
LED3_LINK 1000_P
LED6_LINK
LED6_LINK 1000_P
LED5_LINK
LED5_LINK 1000_P
NC

2
4
6
8
10

+3.3V DUAL
SPI_MOSI_R
SPI_CLK_R
GND
NC

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LCD Module Connector: JLCD1

This connector is used to connect TTL UART LCD Module.

PIN SIGNAL

14

1

+5V

2

SINB

3

GND

4

SOUTB

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.

21

13

14

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

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

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.

JBAT1

1

Clear Data

1

Keep Data

1

Important

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

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CF Voltage Select Jumper: J5

This jumper is provided for users to select CompactFlash voltage.

MS-96E3

J5

1

1

VCC3

1

VCC5

CF Mode Select Jumper: J6

This jumper is provided for users to select CompactFlash operation mode.

J6

1

1

Master

1

Slave

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SLot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards

that comply with PCI specications.

32-bit PCI slot

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 3

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

■

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

You want to change the default settings for cus

■

tomized features.

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BIOS Setup

MS-96E3

▍

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 <De
lete> 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

•
sion. It is usually in the format:

A96E3IMS V1.0 041910 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.

041910 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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MS-96E3

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 ap
propriate 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 set up 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 South
bridge.

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

BIOS Information, 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> <Min
ute> <Second>.

System Date

▶

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

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▍

advanced

CPU Conguration

▶

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech

▶

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

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IDE Conguration

▶

Congure SATA as

▶

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

SATA Port#0, SATA Port#1, SATA Port#2, SATA Port#3, IDE Slot

▶

These settings are provided for advanced conguration of the specied SATA/

IDE drives.

Super IO Conguration

▶

MS-96E3

Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address

▶

Select an address for the serial port 1/2.

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▍

Hardware Health Conguration

▶

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

Event Log Conguration

▶

View Event Log

▶

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

Mark All Events as Read

▶

Press [Enter] to mark all DMI event logs as read.

Clear Event Log

▶

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

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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 cir
cuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentica
tion and machine attestation -- essential to prevent inappropriate access to

condential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised

networks.

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boot

Boot Settings Conguration

▶

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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.

Display Full Screen Logo

▶

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes
sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.

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▍

When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot­up sequence, hiding normal POST messages.

When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead
of the full-screen logo.

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.

Flash Write Protection

▶

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses.

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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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▍

chipSet

South Bridge Conguration

▶

Legacy USB Support

▶

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix.

LAN 82574L Boot ROM

▶

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

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PCIE Device Wake Up System

▶

This setting species whether the system will be awakened by the PCI Ex­press PME (Power Management Event).

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.

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.

PWRON LAN1,2 / LAN3,4 Control, PWROFF LAN1,2 / LAN3,4 Control,

▶

WatchDog LAN1,2 / LAN3,4 Control

LAN Bypass feature removes a single point of failure so that essential busi
ness communication can continue while a network failure is diagnosed and
resolved. In the event of a power, hardware or software failure, Hardware

Bypass will automatically activate, allowing network trafc to continue. Trafc

between the LAN and WAN is allowed without interruption.

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BIOS Setup

▍

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 sys
tem performance.

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