MSI MS-S0231 User Manual

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MS-S0231

(v1.X) Server Board

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Copyright Notice

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

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

V1.2 2012/10

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

.........................................................................................iii

Chemical Substances Information

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

Battery Information

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CE Conformity

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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 ......................................................................................................2-5

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

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

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

Connector ................................................................................................. 2-11

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

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

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

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

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

Main

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

Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-15

Security

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Chipset

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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-S0231 v1.X, an excellent server board
from MSI.

Based on the innovative AMD® SR5650 & SP5100 chipsets for optimal

system efciency, the MS-S0231 accommodates single AMD® Opteron™

2300/3200/3300 Series, Phenom™ II X6/X4/X3/X2/XLT, Athlon™ II X4/
X3/X2/XL processor in socket AM3/AM3+ and supports up to 4 DDR3
800/1066/1333/1600 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 32GB mem­ory capacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the MS-S0231
can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and gen­eral purpose server, as well as in the future.

1 Overview

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Overview MS-S0231

Mainboard Specications

Processor

Single AMD Opteron 2300/3200/3300 Series, Phenom II X6/X4/X3/X2/XLT,
Athlon II X4/X3/X2/XL processor in socket AM3/AM3+

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Chipset

North Bridge: AMD SR5650 chipset
South Bridge: AMD SP5100 chipset

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Memory

DIMM Quantity:

Four 240-pin slots

DIMM Type/ Speed:

DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz Unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DIMM

Capacity:

Up to 32GB

Channel:

Dual-Channel memory

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LAN

2 Gigabit LAN ports (Optional 4 Gigabit LAN ports) + 1 Mgmt LAN port

Intel 82574L x2 (Optional x 4)
Broadcom BCM5221 x1 (for Mgmt)

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Storage

SATA

6 SATA 3Gb/s ports by AMD SP5100 chipset

SAS

Optional 8 SAS ports by 1064E/1068E (SAS 3Gb/s) SAS card support
RAID 0/1/10 (MS-95X4)

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System Management (Optional)

Aspeed AST1100/ AST2050 BMC controller■

Graphics (Optional)

Aspeed AST1100/ AST2050 graphics controller■

Rear Panel I/O

1 PS/2 mouse port
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 RJ-45 for Management Gigabit LAN port (Optional)
2 USB 2.0 ports
2 Gigabit LAN ports (Optional 4 Gigabit LAN ports)
1 Serial port
1 D-sub VGA port

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Onboard Pinheaders/ Connectors

1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging)
1 serial port connector
1 TPM pinheader
1 front panel pinheader
2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports)

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Slot

1 PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot
2 PCI Express 2.0 x4 slots for LSI 1064E/1068E SAS Card (Optional)
1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot

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Dimension

ATX form factor: 12” x 9.6”■

Mounting

10 mounting holes■

Conguration

SKUs

Features

SKU 1 SKU 2

AST1100 (with VGA)

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AST2050 (with IPMI)

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Intel 82574L 4 2

Broadcom BCM5221 for Mgmt V

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Overview MS-S0231

Mainboard Layout

JIP MB1

CPU FAN1

JPW R1

JPW R2

JTP M1

COM 2

JFP 1

JCI 1

PCI _ E1

PCI _ E2

DIM M1
DIM M2
DIM M3
DIM M4

PCI _ E3

PCI 1

JUS B2

JUS B1

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN2

J10

JBW P1

JBO OT1

JSM BUS 1

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SOC KET A M3

Top :
Mou se
Bot tom :
Key boa rd

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

SATA2

SAS 2

SAS 4

SAS 6

SAS 8

SAS 1
SAS 3
SAS 5
SAS 7

SATA4SATA6

SATA1SATA3SATA5

JBAT1

JLA N1

JLA N2

COM 1

VGA 1

MS-S0231 Mainboard SKU1 (AST2050 IPMI, 4 LAN Ports)

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CPU FAN1

JPW R1

JPW R2

JTP M1

COM 2

JFP 1

JCI 1

PCI _ E1

PCI _ E2

DIM M1
DIM M2
DIM M3
DIM M4

PCI _ E3

PCI 1

JUS B2

JUS B1

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN2

J10

JBW P1

JBO OT1

JSM BUS 1

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SOC KET A M3

Top :
Mou se
Bot tom :
Key boa rd

USB Po rts

SATA2

SAS 2 SA S4 SAS 6 S AS8

SAS 1
SAS 3
SAS 5
SAS 7

SATA4SATA6

SATA1SATA3SATA5

JBAT1

JLA N1

COM 1

VGA 1

MS-S0231 Mainboard SKU2 (AST1100 VGA, 2 LAN Ports)

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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.

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Hardware Setup MS-S0231

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Quick Components Guide

JBAT1, p.2-16

JFP1, p.2-14

JUSB1~2, p.2-13

JPWR1, p.2-8

JPWR2, p.2-8

JSMBUS1, p.2-14

SYSFAN2~4, p.2-11

CPUFAN1, p.2-11

JIPMB1, p.2-14

JCI1, p.2-15
JTPM1, p.2-15
COM2, p.2-13

JBOOT1, p.2-17

JBWP1, p.2-17

PCI_E1,
p.2-18

PCI1, p.2-18

PCI_E2,
p.2-18

PCI_E3,
p.2-18

CPU, p.2-3

VGA Port

LAN Jack

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SOCK ET AM 3

SAS2
SAS4
SAS6
SAS8,
p.2-12

SAS1
SAS3
SAS5
SAS7,
p.2-12

SATA6
SATA4
SATA2,
p.2-12

SATA5
SATA3
SATA1,
p.2-12

Serial Port

LAN Jack

LAN Jack
USB Ports

Mouse Port
Keyboard Port,
p.2-9

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4,

p.2-5

2-3

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.

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power

supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the safety of CPU.

Introduction to AM3/AM3+ CPU

The surface of CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for better
heat dispersion.

Gold arrow

Hardware Setup MS-S0231

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CPU Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat disper­sion.

Important

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

If the CPU is correctly installed, the
pins should be completely embedded
into the socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation of the
correct installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to your
mainboard.

3. Press the CPU down 󰘰rmly into the
socket and close the lever. As the
CPU is likely to move while the lever
is being closed, always close the le­ver with your 󰘰ngers pressing tightly
on top of the CPU to make sure the
CPU is properly and completely em­bedded into the socket.

4.

Pull the lever sideways away from
the socket. Make sure to raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.

1.

Look for the gold arrow of the CPU.
The gold arrow should point as shown
in the picture. The CPU can only 󰘰t in
the correct orientation.

2.

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Memory

These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

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Dual-Channel Mode

In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same
type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

Channel DIMM Slot

Channel A DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel B DIMM3, DIMM4

Recommended Memory Population

Number of DIMMs installed 1 2 3 4

DIMM1 (ch A) V V V V

DIMM2 (ch A) V V

DIMM3 (ch B) V V V

DIMM4 (ch B) V

Important

"V" indicates a populated DIMM slot.

Always insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot rst.

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.

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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

Important

In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the
same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

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

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Storage

Storage Port Location

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SAS8

SAS6

SAS4

SAS2

SAS7

SAS5

SAS3

SAS1

SATA2

SATA4

SATA6

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

Storage Speed

Chip

Port

AMD SP5100 1064E/1068E SAS Card

SATA1~6 SATA 3 Gb/s

SAS1~8 SAS 3 Gb/s

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

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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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Rear Panel I/O

Mouse/Keyboard Port

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

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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VGA SKU

IPMI SKU

VGA Port

Serial

Console

Jack

Mouse Port

Keyboard

Port

Serial PortLAN JackLAN JackUSB Port

VGA Port

Mouse Port

Keyboard

Port

Serial PortLAN JackUSB Port

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USB Port

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

Serial Port

The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to
the connector.

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

LAN Port

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 com

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puter on the LAN.

Right

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

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Connector

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN2, SYSFAN3,
SYSFAN4

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.

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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.

Serial Attached SCSI Connector: SAS1 ~ SAS8

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.

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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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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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IPMB Connector: JIPMB1 (Optional)

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

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

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

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Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

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

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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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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.

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BIOS Recovery Jumper: JBOOT1

Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS. When the system
is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind users to set the jumper to its
normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).

Recovery

1

Normal

1

JBOOT1

1

BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBWP1

This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS ash. When you intend to update
the BIOS code, short connect pin#2-3 rst. Under normal operation, we suggest
that you disable the BIOS ash by short connecting pin#1-2 to protect the system

BIOS from virus infection.

Normal

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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 x8 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.

As the system BIOS is under continuous update for better system
performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for refer­ence only.

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3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup MS-S0231

3-2

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter SETUP

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

+ - Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use

the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted

setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you nd a right pointer symbol 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.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard chipsets.

Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings
into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

BIOS Information, Processor, System Memory

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

Read only.

System Time

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

-

ute> <Second>.

System Date

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

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Advanced

SKU1

SKU2

▶

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3-7

CPU Conguration

IDE Conguration (SKU1)

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BIOS Setup MS-S0231

3-8

Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave

[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type.

Note that the specications of your drive must match with the drive

table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper infor­mation for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or

listed, you can use [Manual] to dene your own drive type manually.

[LBA/Large Mode] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of

Cylinders, Heads and Sectors

[Block( M u l t i- S e c t o r
Transfer)]

Any selection except Disabled determines the number of sectors trans­ferred per block

[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)

[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis &

Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a util­ity that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives
you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to

a safe place before the hard disk becomes ofine.

[32 Bit Data Transfer] Enables 32-bit communication between CPU and IDE controller

Super IO Conguration

Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address

Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2.

Chassis Intrusion

The eld enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion

status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear
the warning message, set the eld to [Reset]. The setting of the eld will auto­matically return to the default value later.

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3-9

DMI Event Logging

View Event Log

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

Mark All Events as Read

This setting allows all events to be marked as read.

Clear Event Log

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

Remote Access Conguration

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BIOS Setup MS-S0231

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Remote Access

The setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to [En

-

abled], users may congure the following settings for remote access type and

parameters.

Serial Port Number, Base Address, IRQ, Serial Port Mode

Use these settings to congure ports for remote access.

Flow Control

Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between
two nodes. It’s the process of adjusting the ow of data from one device to an­other to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the incoming data.
This is particularly important where the sending device is capable of sending
data much faster than the receiving device can receive it.

Redirection After BIOS POST

This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals?console redirection
running after the BIOS POST has booted.

Terminal Type

To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting
ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between

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

device for console redirection.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/
VT100 terminals.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

Use this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information.

Trusted Computing

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TCG/TPM Support

This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated cir

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

condential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised

networks.

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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3-12

IPMI Conguration (SKU1)

Status of BMC, BMC Firmware Version

These settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Control

-

ler) chip and its rmware version. Read only.

View BMC System Event Log

Use this function to view system event logs recorded by BMC.

Clear BMC System Event Log

Use this function to clear system event logs recorded by BMC.

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3-13

Set LAN Conguration

Notify BMC IP Source

Use this setting to check the BMC IP source.

Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet Mask in BMC, Current
Gateway in BMC

Use these settings to view the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway in
BMC.

Hardware Health Information

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de

­vices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

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BIOS Setup MS-S0231

3-14

W83793G Hardware Health Conguration (SKU2)

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

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Boot

Boot Settings Conguration▶

BIOS Setup MS-S0231

3-16

Quick Boot

Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip
some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.

Display Full Screen Logo

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

-

sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.
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cient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this

BIOS feature for a faster boot-up time.

Boot Device Priority

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.

Removable Drives

This setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. 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.

CD/DVD Drives

This setting allows users to set the priority of installed CD/DVD drives. 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

Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings
allow you to set or change the supervisor password.

User Password / Change User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you
to set or change the user password.

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Chipset

OnChip SATA Type

This setting species the onchip SATA type.

LAN 82574L Boot ROM

This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM dur

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ing bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This setting species whether your system will reboot after a power failure or

interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power

failure or interrupt occurred.

RTC Resume

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

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Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer spe

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cically for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Load Failsafe Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
performance.

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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.

As the system rmware is under continuous update for better system

performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for refer­ence only.

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4 Drivers & Utilities

4-2

Drivers & Utilities MS-S0231

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.

4-3

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.