MSI MS-S0131, MS-S0121, MS-S0081 User Manual

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MS-S0131

(v1.X) Server Board

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Preface MS-S0131

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER­NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guar­antee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under con­tinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

MSI® is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
NVIDIA® is a registered trademark of NVIDIA Corporation.
AMD® is a registered trademark of AMD Corporation.
Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows

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is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
AMI® is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Realtek® is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

Revision History

Revision Date

V1.1 2012/07

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 technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://www.msi.com/service/download

Contact our technical sta󰘯 at:

http://support.msi.com

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.

Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.

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

Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
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
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.
Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

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.
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.

DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI­TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM­AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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

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。

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Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

Battery Information

European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be

disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should

be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special

handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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

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CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device
is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other
relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

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 instruc­tion manual, 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 di󰘯erent from that to

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

help.

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 AC 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.

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
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

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 August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of
their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back requirements at the end of life
of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You can return these products to local
collection points.

DEUTSCH

Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer Umwelt
Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und

Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit
verschiedene Sammel- und Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union
in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte, am Ende seines Lebenszyklus 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 électriques
et électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits élec

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triques 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.

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 equipos

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 Elec

­tronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen 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, Direktiva

2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji spadaju pod “elek-

tronsku 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.

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 wyznaczonych 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 Kara-

rnamesi 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 elektromos és elektroni-

kus 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 cat

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egoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere 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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Contents

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

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

Revision History

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Technical Support

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Safety Instructions

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Chemical Substances Information

............................................................... iv

Battery Information

....................................................................................... iv

CE Conformity

............................................................................................... v

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

......................................... v

WEEE Statement ......................................................................................... vi

1 Overview.......................................................................................1-1

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

Mainboard Layout

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

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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

Storage .....................................................................................................2-10

Power Supply ...........................................................................................2-13

Rear Panel I/O .........................................................................................2-14

Connector .................................................................................................2-16

Jumper .....................................................................................................2-22

Slot ...........................................................................................................2-23

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

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

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

Main

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

Server Mgmt (Optional)

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Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-18

Security

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Save & Exit

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4 Drivers & Utilities..........................................................................4-1

Installation ..................................................................................................4-2

Server Drivers

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Manual .......................................................................................................4-3

Download Website

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Thank you for choosing the MS-S0131 v1.X, an excellent server board
from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel

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Patsburg chipset for optimal system ef-

ciency, the MS-S0131 accommodates the Intel® Sandy Bridge-EN pro-

cessor and supports eight 240-pin slots for up to 256 GB of RDIMM/
LRDIMM ECC or UDIMM ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600
MHz memory in triple-channel memory bus.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the MS-S0131
can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and gen

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eral purpose server, as well as in the future.

1 Overview

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Overview MS-S0131

Mainboard Specications

Processor

Intel Sandy Bridge-EN processor in the LGA1356 package ■

Chipset

Intel Patsburg chipset■

Memory

Eight 240-pin slots for up to 256 GB of RDIMM/LRDIMM ECC or UDIMM
ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz memory
Triple-channel memory per processor

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LAN

Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel 82574L controller■

Storage

SATA

2 SATA 6Gb/s ports by Intel Patsburg chipset (SATA 0~1)
4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel Patsburg chipset (SATA 2~5)
4 SATA 3Gb/s ports enabled by SCU ports (SAS 0~3)

SAS

8 SAS 3Gb/s ports enabled by SCU ports (SAS 0~7)

Important

SAS function will be workable only when the Upgrade ROM Key is installed.

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System Management (Optional)

Aspeed AST1300 BMC controller (VGA SKU)
Aspeed AST2300 BMC controller (IPMI SKU)

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Graphics (Optional)

Aspeed AST1300/ AST2300 graphics controller■

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Connector

Rear Panel I/O

1 D-sub VGA port
1 serial port
1 RJ-45 serial console port (IPMI SKU)
4 USB 2.0 ports
2 Gigabit LAN jacks

Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors

1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
1 serial port connector
1 TPM pinheader
1 front panel pinheader
1 VGA pinheader
1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)
1 USB 2.0 port
1 HDD SGPIO pinheader

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Slot

1 PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot (x8 signal)
2 PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slots
1 PCI-Express 3.0 x4 slot
1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

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Form Factor

CEB form factor (12” x 10.5”)■

Mounting

8 mounting holes■

SKU Comparison

SKUs

Features

SKU 1 SKU 2

AST1300 (with VGA) V

AST2300 (with IPMI) V

Realtek 8211E for Mgmt V

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Overview MS-S0131

Mainboard Layout

BATT

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PCI _SL OT 1

PCI E_S LO T3

PCI E_S LO T4

CPU 1_D IM M4
CPU 1_D IM M3
CPU 1_D IM M2
CPU 1_D IM M1

CPU 0_D IM M1
CPU 0_D IM M2
CPU 0_D IM M3
CPU 0_D IM M4

PCI E_S LO T5

PCI E_S LO T6

JBM C_SM B

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JVG A1

SAS 0

SAS 1

SAS 2

SAS 3

SAS 4

SAS 5

SAS 6

SAS 7

SA

TA

5

SA

TA

4

SA

TA

3

SA

TA

2

SA

TA

1

SA

TA

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JTP M1

JSG PIO1

JSD O1

JBAT1

JUS B2

JUS B1

JSS I

1

JF

AN

5

JF

AN

6

JF

AN

3

JF

AN

1

JF

AN

2

JF

AN

4

PWR 1

PWR 2JPW R1

CPU _F

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CPU _FAN1

COM 2

LAN Jacks

USB Ports

COM 1

JVG A0

JRE COVE RY1

JRS 232_ BMC

1

JUP ROM

JSP I1

BIOS _WP

USB Ports

MS-S0131-01S (VGA SKU: AST1300)

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BATT

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PCI _SL OT 1

PCI E_S LO T3

PCI E_S LO T4

CPU 1_D IM M4
CPU 1_D IM M3
CPU 1_D IM M2
CPU 1_D IM M1

CPU 0_D IM M1
CPU 0_D IM M2
CPU 0_D IM M3
CPU 0_D IM M4

PCI E_S LO T5

PCI E_S LO T6

J_I PMB

1

JPM BUS

1

JBM C_SM B

1

JVG A1

SAS 0

SAS 1

SAS 2

SAS 3

SAS 4

SAS 5

SAS 6

SAS 7

SA

TA

5

SA

TA

4

SA

TA

3

SA

TA

2

SA

TA

1

SA

TA

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JTP M1

JSG PIO1

JSD O1

JBAT1

JUS B2

JUS B1

JSS I

1

JF

AN

5

JF

AN

6

JF

AN

3

JF

AN

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JF

AN

2

JF

AN

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PWR 1

PWR 2JPW R1

CPU _F

AN

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CPU _FAN1

COM 2

Top: R J-4 5 S eri al
Con sole Jack
Bot tom: USB Po rts

LAN Jacks

USB Ports

COM 1

JVG A0

JRE COVE RY1

JRS 232_ BMC

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JUP ROM

JSP I1

BIOS _WP

MS-S0131-02S (IPMI SKU: AST2300)

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This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com

­ponents 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.

2 Hardware Setup

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Quick Components Guide

BATT

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DIMM Slots, p.2-6

JPWR1, p.2-13

CPU, p.2-3

PWR2, p.2-13

SATA0~5,
p.2-17

JFAN, p.2-16

Rear Panel I/O,

p.2-14

PC Slot, p.2-23

PCI-E Slots, p.2-23

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

JFAN, p.2-16

PWR1, p.2-13

CPU_FAN0,
p.2-16

JSSI1, p.2-19

JUSB1, p.2-18

COM2, p.2-21

JUSB2, p.2-18

JTPM1, p.2-20

JSGPIO1, p.2-19

BIOS_WP, p.2-22

JBAT1, p.2-22

CPU_FAN1,

p.2-16

JRECOVERY1,

p.2-22

SAS6~7,
p.2-17

SAS0~5,
p.2-17

JVGA1,
p.2-21

JPMBUS1,

p.2-18
J_IPMB1,
p.2-18

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When 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 turning on
the computer.

Introduction to LGA1356 CPU

Remember to apply some thermal paste on the CPU for better heat dis­persion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Important

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

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.

Open the load level.

1.

Lift the load lever up and open the
load plate.

2.

The CPU socket has a plastic cap on
it to protect the contact 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).

3. After con󰘰rming 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.

4.

Alignment Key

2-5

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

5. Cover the load plate onto the pack­age.

6.

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

7.

Important

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

Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.

Read the CPU status in BIOS.

Whenever the CPU is not installed, always protect the CPU socket pin with the plastic
cap covered to avoid damage.

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

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

BATT

+

CPU0_DIMM1
CPU0_DIMM2
CPU0_DIMM3
CPU0_DIMM4

CPU1_DIMM4
CPU1_DIMM3
CPU1_DIMM2
CPU1_DIMM1

Triple-Channel Mode

This mode offers the high throughput for applications. Interleaving reduces over­all memory latency by accessing the DIMM memory sequentially. Data is spread
through the memory modules in an alternating pattern.

Three independent memory channels give two possible modes of interleav­ing:

Triple-channel mode is enabled when identical matched memory modules
are installed in each of the three memory channels (black DIMM slots).

If only two of the black DIMM slots are populated with matched DIMMs, dual­channel memory is enabled.

Channel List

CPU Channel DIMM Slot

CPU0

Channel A CPU0_DIMM1

Channel B CPU0_DIMM2

Channel C CPU0_DIMM3, CPU0_DIMM4

CPU1

Channel D CPU1_DIMM1

Channel E CPU1_DIMM2

Channel F CPU1_DIMM3, CPU1_DIMM4

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2-7

Installing Memory Modules

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

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

1.

2.

3.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Recommended Memory Population

Single CPU Installed (CPU0 only)

Number of DIMMs installed 1 2 3 4

CPU0_DIMM4 V

CPU0_DIMM3 V V

CPU0_DIMM2 V V V

CPU0_DIMM1 V V V V

CPU1_DIMM4

CPU1_DIMM3

CPU1_DIMM2

CPU1_DIMM1

Dual CPUs Installed (CPU0 & CPU1)

Number of

DIMMs installed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CPU0_DIMM4 V V

CPU0_DIMM3 V V V V

CPU0_DIMM2 V V V V V V

CPU0_DIMM1 V V V V V V V V

CPU1_DIMM4 V

CPU1_DIMM3 V V V

CPU1_DIMM2 V V V V V

CPU1_DIMM1 V V V V V V V

Important

"V" indicates a populated DIMM slot.

Always insert memory module into the DIMM1 slot rst.

Paired memory installation for Max performance.

Populate the same DIMM type in each channel, specically: 1. Use the same DIMM

size; 2. Use the same number of ranks per DIMM.

We don't suggest other memory population.

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U-DIMM Module Support

Ranks per DIMM &

Data Width

1 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

2 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V

SRx8 Non-ECC n/a

1066,

1333

n/a 1066

DRx8 Non-ECC n/a

1066,

1333

n/a 1066

SRx16 Non-ECC n/a

1066,

1333

n/a 1066

SRx8 ECC

1066,

1333

1066,

1333

1066 1066

DRx8 ECC

1066,

1333

1066,

1333

1066 1066

R-DIMM Module Support

Ranks per DIMM &

Data Width

1 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

2 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V

DRx8

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

SRx4

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

DRx4

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

1066,

1333

1066,
1333,

1600

QRx4 800 800 800 800

QRx8 800 800 800 800

LR-DIMM Module Support

Ranks per DIMM &

Data Width

1 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

2 DPC

(DIMM per Channel)

1.35V 1.5V 1.35V 1.5V

SRx8 1066

1066,

1333

1066 1066

DRx8 1066

1066,

1333

1066 1066

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Storage

Storage Port Location

BATT

+

SATA0

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

SATA5

SAS7
SAS6

SAS5

SAS4

SAS3

SAS2

SAS1

SAS0

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Storage Support Comparison

Chip PCH

SAS

3 Gb/s

SATA

6 Gb/s

SATA

3 Gb/s

SAS RAID

C602 Patsburg-A 0 2 8 No

C602

Patsburg-A

+ ROM5 (BTO)

8 2 4 0/1/10

C602

Patsburg-A

+ ROM6 (BTO)

8 2 4 0/1/10/5

Storage Speed

Port Patsburg-A

Patsburg-A

+ ROM5 (BTO)

Patsburg-A

+ ROM6 (BTO)
SATA0 SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 6 Gb/s
SATA1 SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 6 Gb/s SATA 6 Gb/s
SATA2 SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s
SATA3 SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s
SATA4 SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s
SATA5 SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s SATA 3 Gb/s

SAS0 SATA 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS1 SATA 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS2 SATA 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS3 SATA 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS4 SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS5 SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS6 SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s
SAS7 SAS 3 Gb/s SAS 3 Gb/s

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Installing the Upgrade ROM Key

Make sure the Upgrade ROM Key is installed before using the
SAS interface.

1. Locate the Upgrade ROM
connector.

2. Insert the Upgrade ROM Key into the connector.

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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.

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14 . -12 V

2. + 3.3 V

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4. + 5
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17 . Gro u n d

5

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18 . Gro u n d

6. + 5V

19 . Gro u n d

7

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22 . +5

V

10 . +12 V

20 . -5

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8. P W
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23 . +5

V

11

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21 . +5

V

9. 5 VSB

24 . Gro u n d

1

2. + 3.3

V

CPU Power Connector: PWR1, PWR2

This connector provides 12V power output to the onboard CPU.

7. + 12V

3.

Gr o und

5. + 12V

1.

Gr o und

8. + 12V

4

.G r oun d

6. + 12V

2

.G r oun d

Important

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

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Rear Panel I/O

IPMI SKU

VGA Port Serial Port LAN Jack

RJ-45 Serial

Console Jack

USB PortUSB Port

VGA SKU

VGA Port Serial Port LAN Jack USB PortUSB Port

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

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.

USB Port

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

RJ-45 Serial Console Jack

Network routers and switches typically require an RS-232 serial data connection

to interface with the system for initial conguration. Serial data connections may

also be used for diagnostics purposes, especially when a network device is mal-

functioning and unreachable over the network. Connect a specially congured

RJ-45 console cable to this jack for network routers/switches to communicate
with the system through a serial connection.

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LAN Jack

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

Yellow Green/ Orange

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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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

Connector

Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN0, CPU_FAN1, JFAN1 ~
JFAN6

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.

1

.G r oun d

2. + 12V

3. S ens o r

4. C ont r o

l

Important

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

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

Fan cooler sets with 3- or 4-pin power connector are both available.

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA5

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA0 and SATA1 are SATA 6Gb/s ports while
SATA2 ~ SATA5 are SATA 3Gb/s ports.

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: SAS0 ~ SAS7

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 a 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.

SAS function will be workable only when the Upgrade ROM Key is installed.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

I2C Bus Connector: JPMBUS1 (Optional)

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

4

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D

3. P S
AL E R

T

2. S M
B

D

AT

A

1. S MB

C

LK

5. + 3.3

V

IPMB Connector: J_IPMB1 (Optional)

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

2

.GN

D

3

.IPMB_ 5VSB _CLK

1

.IPMB_ 5VSB _DA

T

Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2

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.

1. VC
C

3. USB 0

-

10 .NC

5. USB 0

+

7

.G rou n d

9. No
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n

8

.G rou n d

6. USB 1

+

4. USB 1 -

2. VC
C

Important

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

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SGPIO Connector: JSGPIO1

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

11

.SGPIO _SAS 2_CL OCK

9

.GN

D

13.SGP IO_S AS2_ LOAD

5.SGPI O_SA S1_D A

TAIN

1.SGPI O_SA S1_C LOCK

2.PCH_ SCLK

4.PCH_ SDA

TAOUT1

3.SGPI O_SA S1_L OAD

12.SGP IO_S AS2_ DA

TAIN

7.SGPI O_SA S1_D A

TA

OU

T

8.PCH_ SLOA D

6.PCH_ SDA

TA

OUT0

10.KEY

14.SGP IO_S AS2_ DA

TA

OU

T

Front Panel Connector: JSSI1

The front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel
switches and LEDs.

12.

NIC#1

AC

T L

ED

+

3.KE
Y

16.SMB U

S

D

AT

A

22.

NIC#2

AC

T L

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+

20.

CHASSI

S

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24.

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AC

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-

19.

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S

WITC

H

1.POWE

R

L

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+

5.POWE

R

L

ED

-

13.POW E

R

S

WITCH

G

ND

11

.POWE

R

S

WITC

H

7.HDD_ LED+

9.HDD_ LED-

15.RES ET

S

WITC

H

8.

SYS

F

AU

LT LED1-

6.SY
S

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D

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4.

SYS

I

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+

2.

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T P

ANEL

P

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21.

WIR

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EMP

SENSO

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23.

NM

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WITC

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10.

SYS

F

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14.

NIC#1

AC

T L

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-

18.SMB U

S

C

LK

17.RES ET

S

WITC

H G

ND

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

TPM Module Connector: JTPM1

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

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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.

1

0. K E
Y

1. D CD#

3. S OUT

5

.G N

D

7.
RT

S#

9. R I
#

8. C TS#

6. D SR#

4. D TR#

2. S I
N

VGA Connector: JVGA1

The VGA connector is provided for monitors.

11

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D

9.BP_C R

T_GREE N

13.BP_ CR

T_BLUE

5.BP_C R

T

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4.HSYN C_H

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12.F_D DCDA

T

7

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D

8

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D

6.VSYN C_H

10.KEY

14.F_D DCCL K

15.GN

D

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Hardware Setup MS-S0131

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.

Normal

1

Clear CMOS

1

JBAT1

1

Important

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

BIOS Write Protect Jumper: BIOS_WP

This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS ash. When you intend to update
the BIOS code, enable the BIOS ash by shorting pins 2 and 3. Under normal
operation, we suggest that you disable the BIOS ash to protect the system BIOS

from virus infection.

BIOS_WP Disable

BIOS Flash

Enable

BIOS Flash

1 11

BIOS Recovery Jumper: JRECOVERY1

Users can short pins 2 and 3 to recover the system BIOS. When the system is
done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its
normal state (pins 1 and 2 shorted).

JRECOVERY1 Normal

(default)

BIOS

recovery

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Slot

PCI-E (Peripheral Component Interconnect-Express) Slot

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

PCI-Express 3.0 x8 slot

PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot
(x8 signal)

PCI-Express 3.0 x4 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.

2-3-1

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows

users to congure the system for optimal use.

Users may need to run the Setup program when:

An error message appears on the screen at system startup and re­quests users to run SETUP.

Users want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience.

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3 BIOS Setup

3-2

BIOS Setup MS-S0131

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> or <F2>
key to enter Setup.

Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter SETUP

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

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continu­ous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may be
slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

3-3

Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Select

+ - Change Option

F1 General Help

F2 Previous Values

F3 Optimized Defaults

F4 Save & 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 appears to the left of certain elds that means
a sub-menu can be launched from this eld. A sub-menu contains additional op­tions for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the eld

and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to

enter values and move from eld to eld within a sub-menu. If you want to return

to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the ap­propriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.

3-4

BIOS Setup MS-S0131

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.

Server Mgmt

Use this menu to congure server management features.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Save & 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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3-5

Main

BIOS Information, Memory Information, Access Level

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

Read only.

System Date

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

System Time

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

-

ute> <Second>.

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BIOS Setup MS-S0131

Advanced

Trusted Computing

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-

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3-7

tion and machine attestation -- essential to prevent inappropriate access to

condential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised

networks.

TPM State

This setting indicates the TPM state.

Pending TPM Operation

This function is used to select a TPM command to be issued during the next
boot.

CPU Conguration

Socket 0/1 CPU Information

This menu shows socket 0/1 CPU information.

Active Processor Cores

This setting species the number of active processor cores.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “virtual” sys

-

tems.

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BIOS Setup MS-S0131

South Bridge Conguration

SOL Setting

This setting enables/disables the SOL setting.

Launch PXE OpROM

Use the setting to enable/disable boot option ROM for legacy network de

-

vices.

Chassis Intrusion

This setting enables/disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion
status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear

the warning message, set the eld to [Reset]. The setting of the eld will auto­matically return to [Enable] later.

Disable SCU Devices

This setting enables/disables SCU devices.

Onboard SAS OpROM, Onboard SATA RAID OpROM

This setting enables/disables the SAS/SATA RAID option ROM.

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3-9

Power Management Conguration

ACPI Sleep State

This setting species the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your oper­ating system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1

fashion through the setting of this eld.

Restore 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.

Wake 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.

Hardware Monitor Information

This menu shows BMC information and hardware monitor status.

▶

▶

▶

▶

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BIOS Setup MS-S0131

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode, Serial-ATA Controller 0/1

This setting species the SATA controller mode.

SAS Conguration

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USB 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. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB

device other than the USB mouse.

EHCI Hand-off

This setting allows you to enable or disable a workaround for operating sys

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tems without EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) hand-off support.

The Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) specication describes the

register-level interface for a Host Controller for the Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Revision 2.0.

Port 60/64 Emulation

This eld allows you to enable/disable the USB Port 64/60 Emulation function.

When the function is enabled, the USB keyboard is allowed to type some
special combination keys.

USB Transfer Time-out, Device Reset Time-out, Device Power-up De­lay

These settings control USB hardware delay and time-out.

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Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 0 Conguration, Serial Port 1 Conguration

Serial Port

This setting enables/disables the specied serial port.

Device Settings

This setting shows the address & IRQ settings of the specied serial port.

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Serial Port Console Redirection

Console Redirection

Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and
keyboard attached. This setting enables/disables the operation of console re

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direction. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that

should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the
terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted
as keystrokes from a local keyboard.

Console Redirection Settings

Terminal Type

To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting

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ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected be-

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

terminal device for console redirection.

Bits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

This setting species the transfer rate (bits per second, data bits, parity,

stop bits) of Console Redirection.

Flow Control

Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission be

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tween 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.

Recorder Mode, Resolution 100x31

These settings enable/disable the recorder mode and the resolution
100x31.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

This setting species the redirection resolution of legacy OS.

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Server Mgmt (Optional)

BMC Support, Wait for BMC

These settings control the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) support.

FRB-2 Timer, FRB-2 Timer Timeout, FRB-2 Timer Policy

These settings control the FRB-2 Timer.

OS Watchdog Timer, OS Wtd Timer Timeout, OS Wtd Timer Policy

These settings control the OS Watchdog Timer.

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BMC Self Test Log (Optional)

Erase Log

This setting offers options for erasing Smbios event logs. Erasing is done prior
to any logging activation during reset.

When Log is Full

This setting offers options for reactions to a full Smbios event log.

System Event Log (Optional)

Note: All values changed here do not take effect until the computer is restarted.

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SEL Components

This setting enables/disables system event log components.

Erase SEL

This setting offers different options for erasing the system event logs.

When SEL is Full

This setting offers options for reactions to a full system event log.

Log EFI Status Codes

This setting offers options for logging EFI status codes.

BMC Network Conguration (Optional)

Conguration Address Source

This setting selects whether to congure LAN channel parameters statically

or dynamically (DHCP).

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Boot

Bootup NumLock State

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.

Quiet Boot

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes

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sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.
When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up

sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead

of the full-screen logo.
Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to

the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a suf

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cient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this BIOS

feature for a faster boot-up time.

CSM Support

This setting enables/disables the support for Compatibility Support Module, a
part of the Intel Platform Innovation Framework for EFI providing the capability to
support legacy BIOS interfaces.

Boot Option Priorities

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

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

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

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Security

Administrator Password

Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Users will be
prompted for Administrator password only when they enter BIOS Setup.

User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot and access to the BIOS
Setup utility. Users will be prompted for User password when they power on
the system or enter BIOS Setup. In BIOS Setup, users will have Administrator
rights.

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Save & Exit

Save Changes and Reset

Save changes to CMOS and reset the system.

Discard Changes and Reset

Abandon all changes and reset the system.

Save Changes

Save all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Restore Defaults

Restore the factory defaults.

Save as User Defaults

Save all changes as the user defaults.

Restore User Defaults

Restore the preset user defaults.

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2-4-1

This chapter provides information on system drivers and utilities.

Important

Please note that rmware update assumes technician-level experience.

4 Drivers & Utilities

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Installation

Take out the Driver/Utility Disc that is included in the mainboard package, and
place it into the optical drive. The installation will auto-run, simply click the driver
or utility and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Important

Please visit the MSI website to get the latest drivers and BIOS for better system
performance.

Server Drivers

This menu provides available drivers. Install the drivers at your desire to activate
the installed devices.

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Manual

A user’s manual in PDF format can be acquired through this menu.

Download Website

Visit the MSI website for technical guides, BIOS updates, driver updates and
other information.