MSI MS-S0221 User Manual

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MS-S0221

(v1.X) Server Board

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Preface MS-S0221

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 registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
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JMicron® is registered trademark of JMicron Technology Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.

Revision History

Revision Date

V1.0 2012/04

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

Contact our technical staff via 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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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

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Battery Information

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CE Conformity

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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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

Power Supply ........................................................................................... 2-11

Rear Panel I/O .........................................................................................2-12

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

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

Slot ...........................................................................................................2-21

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

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

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

Main

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

Chipset

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Server Mgmt (Optional)

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Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-28

Security

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Save & Exit

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Thank you for choosing the MS-S0221 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-S0221 accommodates the Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 proces­sor and supports up to 8 DDR3 1066/1333/1600 DIMM slots to provide
the maximum of 32GB memory capacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the MS-S0221
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-S0221

Mainboard Specications

Processor

Intel Xeon E5-2600 processor in the LGA2011 package

Chipset

Intel Patsburg chipset

Memory

8 DDR3 1066/1333/1600 DIMM slots
Support Registered/Unbuffered DIMMs
Support LR DIMM (Load Reduced DIMM)
Support the maximum of 32GB

LAN

Gigabit Fast Ethernet by Intel 82574L controller

SATA

4 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel Patsburg chipset (SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)
2 SATA 6Gb/s ports by Intel Patsburg chipset (SATA1, SATA2)

SAS (For Server Sku)

4 SAS 6Gb/s ports (only for Patsburg-B)
8 SAS 6Gb/s ports (only for Patsburg-D/T)

System Management (Optional)

Aspeed AST1300/ AST2300 BMC controller

Graphics (Optional)

Aspeed AST2300 graphics controller

Connector

Rear Panel I/O

1 IEEE 1394 port (for workstation sku)
6 USB 2.0 ports
2 Gigabit LAN jacks
1 RJ-45 serial console port (for server sku)
1 D-sub VGA port (for server sku)
1 serial port
3 audio jacks (for workstation sku)

Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors

1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
1 serial port pinheader
1 TPM pinheader
1 front panel pinheader
1 front panel audio pinheader (for workstation sku)
1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)
1 USB 3.0 connector (for workstation sku)
1 IEEE 1394 pinheader (for workstation sku)

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Slot

2 PCI-Express x16 slots
2 PCI-Express x4 slots
1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

Form Factor

ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6”

Mounting

9 mounting holes

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Mainboard Layout

BATT

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JAU D1 J13 94_ 1

COM 2

JTP M1

SYS _FAN 3

SYS _FAN 2

JBO OT1

SYS _FAN 1

JPW R1

JPW R2

CPU _FAN 1

SAS 1

SAS 3

SAS 6

SAS 2

SAS 4

SAS 7

SAS 5

SAS 8

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JSP I

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JFP 1

JUS B1

JME 1

JBAT1

SA

TA

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SA

TA

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SA

TA

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SA

TA

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SA

TA

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J_I PMB 1

JDI SBM C1

DIM M4
DIM M3
DIM M2
DIM M1

PCI 1

PCI -E 4

PCI -E 3

PCI -E 2

PCI -E 1

DIM M8
DIM M7
DIM M6
DIM M5

Top: LAN Jac k
Bot tom : U SB Por ts

USB Por ts

Top: LAN Jac k
Bot tom : U SB Por ts

Top: VGA Por t
Bot tom : C OM Por t

RJ- 45 Jac k

MS-S0221 Server Sku

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BATT

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T: Li ne- In
M: Line - Out
B: MIC- In

JAU D1 J13 94_ 1

COM 2

JUS B30

JTP M1

SYS _FAN 3

SYS _FAN 2

JBO OT1

SYS _FAN 1

JPW R1

JPW R2

CPU _FAN 1

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JSP I

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JFP 1

JUS B1

JME 1

JBAT1

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J_I PMB 1

JDI SBM C1

DIM M4
DIM M3
DIM M2
DIM M1

PCI 1

PCI -E 4

PCI -E 3

PCI -E 2

PCI -E 1

DIM M8
DIM M7
DIM M6
DIM M5

Top: LAN Jack
Bot tom : U SB Ports

USB Ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bot tom : U SB Ports

COM Port

IEE E 1 394 Port

MS-S0221 Workstation Sku

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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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Quick Components Guide

BATT

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JBAT1, p.2-15

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

JFP1, p.2-13

JUSB1, p.2-12

JPWR1, p.2-8

CPU, p.2-3

JPWR2, p.2-8

SATA1~6,
p.2-11

CPU_FAN1, p.2-10

SYS_FAN1, p.2-10

PCI-E Slot, p.2-16

Rear Panel I/O, p.2-9

JTPM1, p.2-14COM2, p.2-12

PC Slot, p.2-16

JBOOT1, p.2-15

SYS_FAN3, p.2-10

SYS_FAN2, p.2-10

PCI-E Slot, p.2-16

PCI-E Slot, p.2-16

JAUD1, p.2-12 J1394_1,

p.2-12

JUSB30,
p.2-12

SAS1~8,
p.2-11

DIMM Slots, p.2-6

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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 the LGA2011 CPU

The surface of the LGA2011
CPU has four alignment keys
and a yellow triangle to assist
in correctly lining up the CPU
for mainboard placement.
The yellow triangle is the Pin
1 indicator.

Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

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-S0221

3. Open the load plate by pushing down on the hinge lever

4. Grasp the tab, only it has risen away from the socket, open load plate to full open
position.

CPU & Cooler Installation

When installing a CPU, always remember to install a CPU cooler. A CPU cooler is
necessary to prevent overheating and maintain system stability. Follow the steps below
to ensure correct CPU and CPU cooler installation. Wrong installation can damage both
the CPU and the mainboard.

1. Open hinge lever. You can identify the hinge lever as below shown, it with a inter

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locking feature on the other end.

2. Open active lever.

Hinge lever

Interlock

Active lever

Important

The illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual look of the
CPU socket and cooler.

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7. Close the active lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.

8. Close the hinge lever with a smooth uniform motion and latch to the socket.

5. Line up the CPU to 󰘰t the CPU socket. Be sure to hold the CPU by the base with the
metal contacts facing downward. The alignment keys on the CPU will line up with
the edges of the CPU socket to ensure a correct 󰘰t.

6. Carefully close the load plate and remove the plastic protective cap.

Alignment Key

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9. Evenly spread a thin layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) on the top of the CPU.
This will help in heat dissipation and prevent CPU overheating.

10. Locate the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.

Thermal paste

11. Place the heatsink on the mainboard with the fan’s wires facing towards the fan
connector and the screws matching the holes on the socket.

12. Using a screwdriver to tighten the four captive screws (9 inch-pounds).

13. Finally, attach the CPU fan cable
to the CPU fan connector on the
mainboard.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

BATT

+

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

Up to Quad-Channel Mode

This mainboard supports up to four memory channels. Two DIMM slots provide
a single channel. The memory modules can transmit and receive data with four
data bus channels simultaneously to enhance system performance. Please refer
the following tables for more details.

Channel List

Channel DIMM Slot

Channel A DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel B DIMM3, DIMM4

Channel C DIMM5, DIMM6

Channel D DIMM7, DIMM8

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

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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Multi-Channel Mode Population Rule

Dual-Channel Mode

Installed DIMMs

(2 memory modules)

Diagram

DIMM1, DIMM3

or

DIMM1, DIMM5

or

DIMM1, DIMM7

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

Triple-Channel Mode

Installed DIMMs

(3 memory modules)

Diagram

DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM5

or

DIMM1, DIMM5, DIMM7

or

DIMM1, DIMM3, DIMM7

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

Installed DIMMs

(6 memory modules)

Diagram

DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3,

DIMM4, DIMM5, DIMM6

or

DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3,

DIMM4, DIMM7, DIMM8

or

DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM5,

DIMM6, DIMM7, DIMM8

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

or

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

Quad-Channel Mode

Installed DIMMs

(4 memory modules)

Diagram

DIMM1, DIMM3,

DIMM5, DIMM7

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

Installed DIMMs

(8 memory modules)

Diagram

DIMM1, DIMM2,
DIMM3, DIMM4,
DIMM5, DIMM6,

DIMM7, DIMM8

DIMM8
DIMM7
DIMM6
DIMM5

DIMM4
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM1

Important

To ensure system stability for multi-channel mode (Dual-/ Triple-/ Quad-Channel
mode), memory modules must be of the same type, number and density. And for
every channel, the BLACK DIMM slot must to be installed FIRST.

Always insert memory modules in the DIMM1 slot 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.

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CPU Power Connector: JPWR2

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

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3.

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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-S0221

Rear Panel I/O

Server Sku

VGA Port

Serial Port

LAN Jack LAN Jack

USB Port RJ-45 Serial

Console Jack

USB Port USB Port

Workstation Sku

Line-In Jack

Serial Port

LAN Jack LAN Jack

USB PortIEEE 1394

Port

USB Port USB Port Line-Out Jack

Mic-In Jack

IEEE 1394 Port

The IEEE 1394 port on the I/O panel provides connection to IEEE 1394-compat­ible devices.

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

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.

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.

Audio Jacks

Line-In (blue): for external audio outputting devices
Line-Out (green): for speakers or headphones
Mic-In (pink): for microphones

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

Connector

Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 ~ SYS_FAN3

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

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3. S ens o r

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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: SATA1 ~ SATA6

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA device. SATA1 and SATA2 are SATA 6Gb/s ports while
SATA3 ~ SATA6 are SATA 3Gb/s ports.

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: SAS1 ~ SAS8 (Server Sku)

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 6 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.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

USB 3.0 Expansion Connector: JUSB30 (Workstation Sku)

The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data
transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

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SB2.0

Important

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

To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port
through an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.

Front USB Connector: JUSB1

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.

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Important

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

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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 (Workstation Sku)

This connector allows you to connect the front audio panel located on your
computer case. This connector is compliant with the Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.

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Front Panel Connector: JFP1

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

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3.KEY

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

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.

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IEEE1394 Expansion Connector: J1394_1 (Workstation Sku)

This connector allows you to connect an IEEE 1394 device via an optional IEEE
1394 expansion bracket.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0221

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

Normal Clear CMOS

1 11

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin 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.

PS_ON Bypass Jumper: JBOOT1

Users can set this jumper to boot the system with/without the CPU.

JBOOT1

With CPU
for boot

Without CPU
for boot

1 11

BMC Jumper: JDISBMC1

Users can set this jumper to disable/enable BMC.

JDISBMC1 Disable

BMC

Enable
BMC

1 11

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Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

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

PCI Express x4 slot

PCI Express x16 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

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 customized features.

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3 BIOS Setup

3-2

BIOS Setup MS-S0221

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.

Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS ver

-

sion. It is usually in the format:

ES022 MS 1.x 03/16/2012 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as E = EFI, W = AWARD, and

P = PHOENIX.

2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.

6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.

1.x refers to the BIOS version.

03/16/2012 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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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.

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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.

Chipset

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and South

-

bridge.

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.

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

▶

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-S0221

Advanced

Launch PXE OpROM, Launch Storage OpROM, LAN1 Option ROM, LAN2

Option ROM

Use these settings to enable/disable boot option ROM for legacy network de

-

vices.

PCI Subsystem Settings (Optional)

The following settings allow users to congure the PCI subsystem.

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3-7

ACPI Settings

Enable ACPI Auto Conguration

This setting enables/disables ACPI auto conguration.

Enable Hibernation

This setting enables/disables system hibernation.

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(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this eld.

Lock Legacy Resources

When enabled (locked), this setting prevents the operating system from modi

-

fying assignments for legacy resources.

▶

▶

▶

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BIOS Setup MS-S0221

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

-

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.

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3-9

CPU Conguration

Socket 0 CPU Information

Hyper-Threading

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instruc

­tions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.

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▶

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BIOS Setup MS-S0221

Active Processor Cores

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

Limit CPUID Maximum

This feature allows you to circumvent problems with older operating systems
that do not support the Intel Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Tech

­nology. When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum CPUID input
value to 03h when queried, even if the processor supports a higher CPUID
input value. When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum
CPUID input value of the processor when queried.

Execute Disable Bit

Intel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali

-

cious “buffer overow” attacks when combined with a supporting operating

system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by
where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious
worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execu­tion, preventing damage or worm propagation.

Hardware Prefetcher

The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its re

­quirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the
Level 2 cache that are likely to be required in the near future. This reduces
the latency associated with memory reads. When enabled, the processor’s
hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automatically prefetch
data and code for the processor. When disabled, the processor’s hardware
prefetcher will be disabled.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

The processor has a hardware adjacent cache line prefetch mechanism that
automatically fetches an extra 64-byte cache line whenever the processor
requests for a 64-byte cache line. This reduces cache latency by making
the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it as well.
When enabled, the processor will retrieve the currently requested cache line,
as well as the subsequent cache line. When disabled, the processor will only
retrieve the currently requested cache line.

DCU Streamer Prefetcher

This setting enables/disables the function of Data Cache Unit (DCU) Streamer
prefetcher. If this setting is set to [Enabled], when the DCU Streamer prefetcher
detects multiple loads from the same line done within a time limit, it prefetches
the next line into the L1 data cache.

DCU IP Prefetcher

The Data Cache Unit (DCU) IP prefetcher scrutinizes historical reading in
order to have an overall diagram and loads foreseeable data in L1 cache.

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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3-11

CPU Power Management Conguration

Power Technology

This setting species the CPU power technology.

Energy Performance

This setting species the type of CPU energy performance.

Runtime Error Logging

Runtime Error Logging Support, PCI Error Logging Support, Poison
Support

These settings provide logging support for the specied eld.

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▶

▶

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BIOS Setup MS-S0221

Power Management Conguration

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.

▶

▶

▶

3-13

HHM Voltage Conguration

SATA Conguration

SATA Mode

This setting species the SATA controller mode.

Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Hot Plug

These settings enable/disable hot plugging of the specied SATA ports.

▶

▶

▶

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BIOS Setup MS-S0221

SAS Conguration

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.

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USB 3.0 Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 3.0 device.

XHCI Hand-off

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

­tems without eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI) hand-off support.
The eXtensible Host Controller Interface (XHCI) is a computer interface speci­cation that denes a register-level description of a Host Controller for Univer­sal Serial bus (USB), which is capable of interfacing to USB 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0

compatible devices. The specication is also referred to as the USB 3.0 Host
Controller specication.

EHCI Hand-off

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

­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 3.0 Flash Drive PMAP

This setting controls USB 3.0 Flash Drive PMAP.

Info Report Conguration

Post Report

This setting enables/disables the post report.

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Info Error Message

This setting enables/disables the error message report.

Summary Screen

This setting enables/disables the system summary screen.

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

­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.

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Console Redirection Settings

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.

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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Chipset

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IOH Conguration

Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Conguration

Intel(R) VT-d

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the ca

­pability to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability,
security, and availability.

Coherency Support

This setting indicates if hardware access to the root, context, page-table
and interrupt-remap structures are coherent (snooped) or not.

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ATS Support

This setting enables/disables the ATS (Address Translation Service) sup

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port for the Intel IOMMU.

QPI Conguration

Isoc

The Isochronous support controls the lane settings between the North

­bridge and Southbridge controllers. Enabling this option allows for multiple
data streams of equal size between the Northbridge and Southbridge.

QPI Link Speed Mode

Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) is an architecture which features high­speed serial links for interconnections between chips. This setting allows
users to adjust the QPI link speed, the speed for the data lanes connecting
the CPU and Northbridge chipset.

QPI Link Frequency Select

This setting controls the QuickPath Interconnect clock, the frequency be

­tween the internal CPU memory controller and the system memory.

QPI Link0s, QPI Link0p, QPI Link1

QuickPath Interconnect offers three power modes, called L0, L0s and L1.
L0 is the mode where QPI will be fully operational. On L0s state the data
wires and the circuits that drive these wires are turned off for saving energy.
And on L1 everything is turned off, saving even more energy.

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DRAM RAPL BWLIMIT

This setting species the limits on the average power consumption and the

bandwidth of a DRAM module in operation.

Perfmon and DFX Devices

This setting controls the Perfmon and DFX devices.

DRAM RAPL Mode

This setting species the DRAM RAPL mode.

DDR Speed

This setting species the DDR speed.

Channel Interleaving

Higher values divide memory blocks and spread contiguous portions of data
across interleaved channels, thereby increasing potential read bandwidth as
requests for data can be made to all interleaved channels in an overlapped
manner.

Rank Interleaving

Rank interleaving allows to pipeline address and commands to one rank while
READ/WRITE operations on a different rank are still under way.

Patrol Scrub, Demand Scrub

These settings support demand and patrol scrubbing to detect and repair
memory problems. If it encounters a memory problem that cannot be repaired,
it marks the bad location so that it will not be used in the future.

Data Scrambling

This setting enables/disables memory data scrambling.

Rank Margin

This setting enables/disables the DDR Rank Margining Tool for memory mar

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gin testing.

OLTT Peak BW%

In Open-Loop Thermal Throttling (OLTT), the memory bandwidth is limited
to slow the memory bus to keep things cool at the price of memory prefor

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mance.

Altitude

Alitude will change the ramp rate when under stress to move more air at high
altitues where the air is thinner.

Serial Message Debug Level

This setting species the level of serial message debugging.

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DIMM Information

South Bridge

SMBus Controller

This setting enables/disables the SMBus controller.

Periodic SMI

A periodic system management interrupt (SMI) source is provided that in

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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.

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.

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.

Azalia HD Audio, Azalia Internal HDMI Codec

This setting enables/disables Azalia HD audio/Azalia internal HDMI codec.

High Precision Timer

The High Precision Event Timer (HPET) was developed jointly by Intel and
Microsoft to meet the timing requirements of multimedia and other time-sensi

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tive applications. In addition to extending the capabilities and precision of a
system, the HPET also improves system performance.

Spread Spectrum Enable

When the system clock generator pulses, the extreme values of the pulse
generate excess EMI. Enabling pulse spectrum spread modulation changes

the extreme values from spikes to at curves, thus reducing EMI. This benet

may in some cases be outweighed by problems with timing-critical devices,
such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device.

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PCI Express Port Conguration (Optional)

The following settings allow users to congure the PCI Express ports.

USB Conguration (Optional)

The following settings allow users to congure the USB ports.

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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

Setup Prompt Timeout

This setting species the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key.

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.

Gate A20 Active

This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the rst 64KB of extended
memory. When the Gate A20 is controlled by Port92 or chipset specic method, it

results in faster system performance. For normal performance, A20 is controlled
by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware.

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Option ROM Messages

This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is ini

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tialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI
BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of op­tional ROM.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When
enabled, this BIOS feature allows the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors to “cap

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ture” Interrupt 19 during the boot process so that drives attached to these adap

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tors can function as bootable disks. In addition, it allows you to gain access to the
host adaptor’s ROM setup utility, if one is available.

When disabled, the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors will not be able to “cap

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ture” Interrupt 19. Therefore, you will not be able to boot operating systems from
any bootable disks attached to these host adaptors. Nor will you be able to gain
access to their ROM setup utilities.

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
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Save & 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.

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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