P1-102A2M
MS - 9249 1U Rackmount Server
User’s Guide
G52-S9249X1
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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: February 2004
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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Micro-Star International
MS-9249
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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.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release February 2004
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 FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
l The power cord or plug is damaged.
l Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
l The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
l The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
l The equipment has dropped and damaged.
l The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT
MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
Safety Instructions
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:
這是甲類的資訊產品，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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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................ ii
Copyright Notice ......................................................................................iii
Trademarks...............................................................................................iii
Revision History ......................................................................................iii
Technical Support.....................................................................................iii
Safety Instructions .................................................................................. iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started .................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...........................................................................1-5
MSI Special Features........................................................................1-6
PC Alert™ III .............................................................................1-6
LCD Front Panel Control ...................................................................1-7
System Configuration..................................................................... 1-16
Front View............................................................................... 1-16
Rear View ................................................................................ 1-18
Top View .................................................................................1-20
Packing Checklist ........................................................................... 1-21
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...........................................................2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure........................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 ................................2-3
Memory...........................................................................................2-4
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix....................................2-4
DIMM Module Combination ......................................................2-4
Installing DDR Modules.............................................................2-5
Power Supply...................................................................................2-6
ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JPWR2 ........................................2-6
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1............................................2-6
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Connectors, Jumpers & Slots............................................................2-7
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/2 ....................................................2-7
SATA Connectors Supported by ICH-HR: SATA1 & SATA2 .......2-8
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ..................................2-9
ISA Bridge Control Connector: JISA1 (Optional).........................2-9
Fan Power Connectors: SYSFAN2/3............................................2-9
LCD Panel Connector: JLCD1 (Optional) ................................... 2-10
I2C Bus Connector: JIPMB1 (Optional)..................................... 2-10
82547 GI LAN Active LED Connector: JACT1 (Optional) ........... 2-10
82541 GI LAN Active LED Connector: JACT2 (Optional) ........... 2-10
Front Panel Connector: JFP1..................................................... 2-11
Front USB Connector: JUSB2................................................... 2-11
Enable/Disable PROMISE SATA Header: J2............................... 2-12
PCI-X Devices Header: J4 ......................................................... 2-12
PCI-X Bus Speed Header: J5 .....................................................2-12
FWH Write Protect Connector: J9............................................. 2-12
ID Header for BIOS Version: J10 & J11 ...................................... 2-13
Enable/Disable VGA Jumper: J8 ................................................. 2-13
Enable/Disable 82541 EI LAN Jumper: J1 ................................... 2-13
System Configure Jumper: J3 .................................................... 2-14
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1..................................................... 2-14
PCI Slot ................................................................................... 2-15
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ................................................. 2-15
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.......................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .................................................................................3-2
Control Keys .............................................................................3-2
Getting Help ..............................................................................3-3
The Main Menu ...............................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................3-6
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IPMI V1.5 BIOS Features..................................................................3-8
Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................... 3-10
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................ 3-15
Integrated Peripherals .................................................................... 3-17
Power Management Setup .............................................................. 3-22
PnP/PCI Configurations.................................................................. 3-24
PC Health Status ............................................................................3-26
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................. 3-27
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ................................................... 3-28
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................ 3-29
Chapter 4. Chassis Installation ............................................................. 4-1
System Assembly Flowchart .............................................................4-2
System Assembly.............................................................................4-4
Removing and Replacing Chassis Cover .....................................4-4
Installing CPU ...........................................................................4-5
Installing Heatpipe and Fan Duct ................................................4-6
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................4-8
Installing HDDs.........................................................................4-9
Installing Riser Card................................................................. 4-11
Rack Mounting .............................................................................. 4-13
Chassis Rails and Ears .............................................................4-13
Chassis into the Rack............................................................... 4-14
Locking Tab............................................................................. 4-15
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Congratulations on your purchase of the MS-9249 1U
Rackmount Server. This high-performance barebone system
supports the powerful Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the
industry-leading hardwares and provides the most efficient
and professional solution to meet your needs.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
† Supports Intel® P4 (Northwood/Prescott) processors
† Supports 533/800MHz FSB
† Meets thermal requirements
† Onboard voltage regulator module
Chipset
† Intel® Canterwood-ES + Hance Rapids
† LPC Super I/O controller
† 4Mbit Flash EEPROM
Main Memory
† Supports 4GB ECC memory
† 4 DDR DIMM sockets
† Supports PC3200 ECC, unbuffered
Onboard VGA
† ATI Rage XL with 8MB SDRAM
Onboard LAN
† Intel 82547GI Gigabit LAN
† Intel 82541GI Gigabit LAN
† Programmed Ethernet MAC address and EEPROM
MSI Server Management: (Optional)
† mBMC and MSI iConsole support IPMI 1.5
Onboard I/O
† On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port
- 1 serial port & 1 VGA port
- 1 x parallel port
- 2 x USB2.0 ports (rear)
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports (front)
- 2 x RJ-45
Slot
† 1 PCI 64bit/66MHz slot
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Onboard IDE
† 2 IDE connector to support ATA 100/66/33
Onboard SATA
† 2 SATA connectors to support RAID 0, RAID 1
BIOS
† PCI 2.2 compliant, VPD and DMI
† PnP 1.0A, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0
† Supports PXE boot protocol
† APM 1.2
† WOL
† WOR
† USB keyboard and mouse
† PC 2001 system design compliant
† BIOS Flash Write Protect
† BBS
† Event Log
† USB Legacy Support KB & Mouse
† Chassis Intrusion
† Console Redirection
† AC Recovery (back to original status)
† RTC alarm and wake up
† Boot Block
† Remote Diag.
Power Management Features
† RTC alarm and wake up
† Wake up on LAN (WOL)
† Wake up on serial ring
† Wake up on Keyboard/Mouse from S1
† Wake up on USB from S1
† Wake up on PCI
† Supports ACPI S1/S4/S5 functions
Regulatory
† FCC Class B
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† EMC
† CE
Board Size
† ATX compatible form factor with 9 mounting holes
Devices
† 2 3.5” IDE or SATA HDD cages
† 1 Slim CD-ROM drive (optional)
† 1 6x2 LCD Display Panel
Power Supply
† 250W Max. output
† Active PFC
† Full range 100~240V
Server Management (optional)
† National Semiconductor PC87431HM mBMC (mini-Baseboard Management
Controller)
- Incorporates an embedded microcontroller, three System Management Bus
(SMBus) interfaces, a Chassis Management interface, an integrated
EEPROM, Fan control, 12 ADC channels, and Digital Input Event and GeneralPurpose Output pins
- Interfaces with the host via a slave SMBus interface; it interfaces with the
LAN on Motherboard (LOM) and with peripherals via two independent
master SMBus interfaces
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Mainboard Layout
E7210 Master-FARM (MS-9149 v1.X) ATX Server Board
DIM
M 1DIMM 3
D
I
M
M
2
D
I
M
M
4
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
USB ports
JPWR1
Intel
82541GI
Intel
82547GI
BATT
+
BIOS
NS
PC87366
Intel
Hance Rapids
Intel
Canterwood-ES
Chipsets
I
D
E
2
I
D
E
1
PCIX1
CPUFAN1
SYSFAN2
SYSFAN3
SYSFAN1
SYSFAN4
SYSFAN5
J
F
P
1
J
A
C
T
1
J
A
C
T
2
JISA1
J
1
0
J
8
J
1
1
J1
JBAT1
J9
J
3
J
4
J
5
J
L
C
D
1
J
C
I
1
J
P
W
R
2
JIPMB1
SATA1
JUSB2
SATA2
Top : LPT
Bottom:
COM A
VGA port
ATI
Rage XL
RJ45 LAN jack
RJ45 LAN jack
J2
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PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility
is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status
during real time operation:
ö monitor CPU & system temperatures
ö monitor fan speed(s)
ö monitor system voltage
ö monitor chassis intrusion
If one of the items above is abnormal,
the program main screen will be immediately
shown on the screen, with the abnormal item
highlighted in red. This will continue to be
shown until user disables the warning.
MSI Special Features
MSI Reminds You...
1. Items shown on PC Alert™ III vary depending on your system
status.
2. The mainboard with mBMC chipset (Server Management
Features) won’t support PC Alert™ III.
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Step 3: To install the LCD Control Service, click Next to use the default folder
or Browse to install to another designated folder. Click Cancel to exit
the Setup program.
Installing the LCD Control Service
Version: V2.2
OS supported: Windows NT 4 with Service Pack 4 or latest version
Windows 2000, Windows XP
Step 1: Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse to the CD-
ROM drive and double-click the executable file “setup.exe” to start
the Setup program.
Step 2: The screen will show the Welcome dialog box as shown below. Click
Next to continue.
LCD Front Panel Control
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Step 4: Setup has finished installing the LCD Control service on your computer.
Click Install service to enable the LCD Control service.
Step 5: Click OK to continue. You can restart the computer now.
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Un-installing the LCD Control Service
Step 1: Click Start, and then point to Programs.
Under Programs, Click LCD Control Panel and the following screen
will pop up. Click Remove service to disable the LCD Control service.
Step 3: Under Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. Follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the un-installation process.
Step 2: Click OK to continue.
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Here shows the LCD Front Panel and its three control buttons.
Up Go to the previous selection.
Enter Execute the command.
Next Go to the next selection.
Up
Enter
Next
LCD Function Menu
After you have installed the LCD Control Panel Service, you can simply use the
LCD Front Panel Control buttons to get access to the information under LCD
Info, H/W Monitor and System Conf menus.
Build Date
Mode
Firmware
LCD Info
Character
Baud Rate
CPU (temp.)
Chassis (temp.)
System FAN
Power FAN
V core
5V
chassis int
H/W Monitor
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System Conf
Host name
Date
Time
Memory
Hard Disk
Information
LAN1
LAN2
Restart OS
Shutdown OS
Set Date
Set Time
IP
Net Mask
Set IP
Set Net Mask
IP
Net Mask
Set IP
Set Net Mask
Yes
No
Yes
No
Disk C
Disk D
Disk E
Disk F
Size
Usage
Available
Size
Usage
Available
Size
Usage
Available
Size
Usage
Available
Size
Usage
Available
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Function Description
LCD Panel v1.1Show product information and version
Initialize OK
BIOS POST: C1 If the system has memory issues, it will stop at C1.
Msg: Mem Sizing
BIOS POST: C3 If the system has BIOS issues, it will stop at C3.
Msg: BIOS chsum
BIOS POST: 18 If the system has CPU issues, it will stop at 18.
Msg: CPU Init.
BIOS POST: 2B If the system has VGA issues, it will stop at 2B.
Msg: VGA Init.
BIOS POST: 2D It shows information about logo processor brand name.
Msg: Sign-on Msg.
BIOS POST: 52 If the system has memory issues, it will stop at 52.
Msg: Ext. Mem Test
BIOS POST: 75 If the system has IDE issues, it will stop at 75.
Msg: IDE Init.
BIOS POST: 8B If the system has PCI issues, it will stop at 8B.
Msg: PCI ROM Init.
BIOS POST: 94
Msg: disp summary
<Boot to OS> If the system is problem free, it will boot to OS.
Before Boot to OS (Debug Function)
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Function Description
Firmware 1/5 Show LCD Firmware version
V1.1
Mode 2/5 Show LCD working mode
Communication
Build date 3/5 Show LCD Firmware build date
2002/03/25
Baud Rate 4/5 Show LCD communication speed with COM port
9600 For PC and LCD link
Character 5/5 Show LCD characters
16X2
LCD Info
Function Description
CPU 1/15 Show CPU temperature information
42C
Chassis 2/15 Show chassis temperature information
28C
System FAN 3/15 Show System FAN speed information
0 RPM
Power FAN 4/15 Show Power FAN speed information
4219 RPM
V core 6/15 Show V core voltage information
1.46V
+5V 9/15 Show +5V voltage information
5.07V
Chassis int 15/15 Show chassis intrusion detect information
OFF
H/W Monitor
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Function Description
Host name 1/9 Show system’s host name
Date 2/9 Set Date 1/1 Show the date and allow to set the date
2002.8.21
Time 3/9 Set Time 1.1 Show the time and allow to set the time
13:24:50
Memory 4/9 Size 1/3 Show memory’s size
511MB
Usage 2/3 Unable to show used memory size
153MB
Available 3/3 Unable to show available memory size
358MB
Hard Disk 5/9 It can detect 4 disks on this system.
Information
Disk C 1/4 Size 1/3 Show this partition’s size
3698MB 3698MB
Usage 2/3 Unable to show the used size
1485MB
Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size
2213MB
Disk D 2/4 Size 1/3 Show this partition’s size
15393MB 15393MB
Usage 2/3 Unable to show the used size
494MB
Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size
14899MB
Disk E 3/4 Size 1/3 Show this partition’s size
0MB 0MB
Usage 2/3 Unable to show the used size
0MB
System Conf
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Function Description
Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size
0MB
Disk F 4/4 Size 1/3 Show this partition’s size
0MB 0MB
Usage 2/3 Unable to show the used size
0MB
Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size
0MB
LAN1 6/9 IP 1/4 Show the system IP information
100.100.100.101 100.100.100.101
Netmask 2/4 Show the system Net Mask information
255.255.255.0
Set IP Allow users to set the system’s IP
000.000.000.000
Setmask Allow users to set the system’s Net Mask
000.000.000.000
LAN2 7/9 IP 1/4 Show the system IP information
100.100.100.101 100.100.100.101
Netmask 2/4 Show the system Net Mask information
255.255.255.0
Set IP Allow users to set the system’s IP
000.000.000.000
Setmask Allow users to set the system’s Net Mask
000.000.000.000
Restart 8/9 Yes/No Restart your Windows OS
Restart OS
Shutdown 9/9 Yes/No Shut down your Windows OS
Shutdown OS
System Conf (continued)
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Front View
This section shows the configuration of the MS-9249 from different angles,
and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
1. LCD Front Panel
2. Slim CD-ROM Drive
3. LED Indicators
4. Power Button
5. USB Ports
6. LCD Control Buttons
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after enlargement
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System Configuration
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Getting Started
USB Ports
With the four USB port (2 in the front, 2 in the rear) design, you can easily add
new capacities to your PC like never before.
Power Button
This main power button is used to turn on or off the system.
Power Indicator
This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the
main power is turned on.
LAN Status Indicators
These two LED indicators flash to show the activity status on LAN1 and
LAN2.
Hard Disk Drive In-use Indicator
This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes
when the system is accessing data on the hard disk.
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Rear View
1. PS/2 Keyboard Connector
2. PS/2 Mouse Connector
3. USB Ports 1 & 2
4. Parallel Port
5. Serial Port
6. VGA Port
7. LAN Jacks 1 & 2
7
61235
4
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Serial Ports
KB/Mouse Connector
Pin1
KB/Mouse DATA
Pin2 NC
Pin3 GNDPin4 VCC
Pin5
KB/Mouse Clock
Pin6 NC
VGA Port
VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)
1
5
11
15
RJ-45 LAN Jack
Link Indicator
8 1
Activity Indicator
Gigabit LAN Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 D0P Differential Pair 0+
2 D0N Differential Pair 03 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 26 D1N Differential Pair 17 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8 D3N Differential Pair 3-
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8
COM2
PIN SIGNAL
1 DCD
2 SIN
3 SOUT
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
USB Ports
1 2 3 4
PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC
2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND
The Rear Panel provides the following connectors:
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Top View
1. 1U Power Supply
2. Slim CD-ROM Drive
3. DIMM Slots
4. Riser Card Bracket
5. CPU Socket
6. Rear Fan
7. AC Power Connector
7
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Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any
item contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your
local dealer for replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing materials
for possible future use.
Your MS-9249 1U Rackmount Server Barebone package should contain the
following items:
Packing Checklist
* MS-9249 1U Rackmount Server x 1
(including a MS-9149 mainboard and a Power Supply)
* Heatpipe and Fan Duct x 1
* Fan x 2
* Riser Card (MS-9582) x 1
* Rail Kit x 1
* User’s Guide x 1
* S-ATA Cable x 2
* IDE Cable x 1
* CD-ROM Cable x 1
* Server Driver CD x 1
* iConsole Suite CD (optional) x 1
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful
in holding the components and follow the installation
procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong
orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer
components. Static electricity may damage the components.
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 17
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 17
= 1.7 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood / Prescott proces-
sor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478
for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the
CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating.
If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always
make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU
from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply
or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet
first to ensure the safety of CPU.
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Hardware Setup
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. 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.
5. Press the CPU down firmly 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 fingers pressing tightly
on top of the CPU to make sure
the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the
socket.
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placement
X
O
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Memory
The mainboard provides four 184-pin ECC non-registered DDR266/
DDR333/DDR400 SDRAM with the maximum memory size up to 4GB. To operate properly, install at least one memory module on the slot. To achieve the
optimal efficiency of dual channel, install memory modules on Channel A
(DIMM 1 & 2) and Channel B (DIMM3 & 4). Make sure that you install
memory modules of the same type and density on the same channel.
DIMM1 ~ DIMM4
(from left to right)
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
CPU FSB
Memory
DDR 266 DDR333 DDR400
Yes Yes No
533MHz
800MHz
Yes Yes Yes
The memory modules can be installed in the following combination:
DIMM Module Combination
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Hardware Setup
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module
will only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then
push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted
in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Volt
Notch
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Total Memory
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 384MB~3GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 384MB~3GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 384MB~3GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 384MB~3GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 512MB~4GB
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR2
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down
the power supply firmly into the connector.
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V
JPWR1 Pin Definition
JPWR2
10
1
20
11
1
3
JPWR1
2
4
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND
6 5V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
JPWR2 Pin Definition
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Connectors, Jumpers & Slots
MSI Reminds You...
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for
jumper setting instructions.
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/
100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/
66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM,
120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
IDE2
IDE1
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Connect to SATA1/2
Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk devices
Optional Serial ATA cable
SATA Connectors Supported by ICH-HR: SATA1 & SATA2
The ICH-HR chipset supports two serial IDE connectors (SATA1 &
SATA2).
SATA connectors are dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Each
supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. All connectors are
fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector
can connect to 1 hard disk device.
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND
5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND
SATA Pin Definitions
SATA1/2
1
7
MSI Reminds You...
Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
Otherwise, the loss of data may occur during transmission.
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Fan Power Connectors: SYSFAN2/3
The SYSFAN2/3 (system fans) support system cooling fan with +12V. It
supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the
connectors, always take 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 on-board, you
must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the
CPU fan control.
MSI Reminds You...
Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.
SYSFAN3
Sensor
+12V
GND
SYSFAN2
Sensor
+12V
GND
ISA Bridge Control Connector: JISA1 (Optional)
JISA1
1
GND
NOGO
SERIRQ
3
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is
opened, the switch will be short. 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.
JCI1
2
1
GND
SIO_C_OPEN
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LCD Panel Connector: JLCD1 (Optional)
The connector is additionally provided for connection to a LCD panel,
which shows information on the panel for you to identify the current status or
mode of the connected system.
PIN SIGNAL
1 SOUT
2 SIN
3 NC
4 GND1
5 GND0
6 VCC
JLCD1
1
2
6
5
I2C Bus Connector: JIPMB1 (Optional)
The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connector for
users to connect to System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.
PIN SIGNAL
1 SMBCLK
2 SMBDATA
3 SMBALERT#
4 GND
5 VCC3
JIPMB1 Pin Definition
JIPMB1
1
82547 GI LAN Active LED Connector: JACT1
82541 GI LAN Active LED Connector: JACT2
The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to LAN LEDs, which
show the activity of the LAN. JACT1 is for LAN1 jack and the JACT2 is for
LAN2 jack. Both LAN1 & LAN2 jacks are located on the back panel.
JACT1
JACT2
+ +
- -
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Front Panel Connector: JFP1
The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical
connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel
®
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Front USB Connector: JUSB2
The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB2 that is compliant
with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data
transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster
than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals
such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the
like.
1
2
9
10
JFP1
HDD
LED
Reset
Switch
Power
LED
Power
Switch
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.
JFP1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB15 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key 10 NC
JUSB2 Pin Definition
JUSB2
(USB 2.0/Intel spec)
1
9
2
10
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FWH Write Protect Connector: J9
Disable FWH Write
Protect (default)
1 3
Enable FWH Write Protect
1 3
J9
1
PCI-X Bus Speed Header: J5
PCI-X Bus Speed is
33MHz
3
1
PCI-X Bus Speed is
66MHz (default)
3
1
J5
1
Enable/Disable PROMISE SATA Header: J2
J2
1
Disable SATA IDSEL
3
1
Enable SATA IDSEL
(default)
3
1
PCI-X Devices Header: J4
Not PCI-X Device
3
1
PCI-X Device
(default)
3
1
J4
1
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ID Header for BIOS Version: J10 & J11
J10
1
GND
ID1_BIOS
VCC3
3
J11
1
GND
ID2_BIOS
VCC3
3
Enable/Disable VGA Jumper: J8
This jumper is used to enable or disable VGA IDSEL.
J8
VGA IDSEL
Enabled
(default)
VGA IDSEL
Disabled
Enable/Disable 82541 GI LAN Jumper: J1
The LAN controller integrated on the motherboard varies depending on
the model you have purchased. The default factory settings are properly
configured for optimal system performance and thus should be left unchanged.
J1
1
Disable LAN IDSEL
3
1
Enable LAN IDSEL
(default)
3
1
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System Configure Jumper: J3
The J3 jumper determines which mode the system will enter while powered on. During Normal Mode, the system will enter the assigned OS as usual.
During Configure Mode, the system will directly enter BIOS setup utility. This
enables you to modify the BIOS configurations. During Recovery Mode, you
have to insert certain boot disk into the floppy drive before powering on the
system. After powered on, the system will read the boot disk and enter DOS.
This enables you to update the BIOS with a Flash utility if necessary.
Normal Mode
1
3
Configure Mode
1
3
Recovery Mode
3
1
J3
1
MSI Reminds You...
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.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to
clear the system configuration, use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear
data. Follow the instructions below to clear the data:
JBAT1
1
Clear Data
1 3
Keep Data
1 3
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PCI Slot
64-bit PCI bus: The bus has 64 data lines and runs at 33, 66MHz. With
twice data lines and much faster PCI clock, the 64-bit PCI bus increases
the throughput and overall system performance.
PCIX-64 IRQ Routing (for ICH-HR)
PCI Device INT A INT B INT C INT D
PCIX-64 Slot1 PX_IRQ#0 PX_IRQ#1 PX_IRQ#2 PX_IRQ#3
CSA Interface IRQ routing (for Canterwood-ES)
PCI Device INT A INT B INT C INT D
82547 GI LAN PIRQ#F
Primary IDE Interrupt: IRQ14 (for ICH-HR)
Secondary IDE Interrupt: IRQ15 (for ICH-HR)
PCI-32 IRQ Routing (for ICH-HR)
PCI Device INT A INT B INT C INT D
VGA PIRQ#G
82541 GI LAN PIRQ#H
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BIOS Setup
This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:
² An error message appears on the screen during the system
booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.
² You want to change the default settings for customized
features.
BIOS Setup
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Entering Setup
Control Keys
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.
<↑>
Move to the previous item
<↓> Move to the next item
<←>
Move to the item in the left hand
<→>
Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Setup Menu
<F5>
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
Setup Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
<F7> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit
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Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first 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 find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears
to the left of certain fields that means a submenu can be launched from this field. A
sub-menu contains additional options for a
field parameter. You can use arrow keys (
↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter>
to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use
the control keys to enter values and move from field to field within a submenu. 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.
NOTE
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.
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The Main Menu
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.
IPMI V1.5 BIOS Features (for mainboards with mBMC chip)
Use this menu to configure the Platform Event Filter (PEF) status and
WatchDog TimeOut features.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to configure the special enhanced features.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
Once you enter Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
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PC Health Status (for mainboard without mBMC chip)
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system
performance.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for
optimal system operations.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set user and supervisor passwords.
Save & Exit Setup
Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 10
categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the
arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or
<PgDn> keys to switch to the value you prefer.
Date (mm:dd:yy)
This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current
date). The format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by
BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric
function keys.
year The year can be adjusted by users.
Time (hh:mm:ss)
This allows you to set the system time that you want (usually the current
time). The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that
the specifications 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
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your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to
define your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the follow-
ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information
should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the
system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If
the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.
Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
Capacity The formatted size of the storage device.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation.
Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at
boot. Available options are:
All Errors The system stops when any error is detected.
Disabled The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
All, But Diskette The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
All, But Disk/Key The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a key-
board error.
Base/Extended/Total Memory
The three items show the memory status of the system. (read only)
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IPMI V1.5 BIOS Features
This setup screen appears only when the mBMC chip (for Server
Management) is integrated on the mainboard.
PEF Configuration Status
This option shows the current Platform Event Filter (PEF) configuration status.
(Read only)
Setting PEF Configuration
This setting is used to set the Platform Event Filter (PEF) configuration. When
[Enabled] is selected, the server will send the event signal to the BMC. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
BMC Event Log
Select [Enabled] to store POST error or initial messages to the BMC Event
log. If you don’t want to store POST error or initial messages to the DMI
Event log, select [Disabled]. When [Cleared] is selected, the BMC event log
will be cleared at next POST stage. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled, Cleared.
WatchDog TimeOut Action
The Watch Dog Timer (WDT) is a special hardware device to monitor if the
computer system works normally. If the system does not work normally, it
will have some measures to fix up the system. The following actions are avail-
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able on expiration of the Watchdog Timer: No Action, Hard Reset, Power
Down, Power Cycle.
WatchDog Timer Counter
This feature allows users to set the time interval to reboot the computer if a
timeout event occurs. Setting options: 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 40 Sec.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
This setting determines the boot priority of the installed hard disks.
Hyper-Threading Technology
The Intel 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 instructions 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. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
NOTE
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for
your computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;
*Chipset: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
and
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
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Quick Power On Self Test
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other
devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.
Boot Up NumLock Status
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.
Setting options: On, Off.
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below:
APIC Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is
able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS
Option Description
Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
System A password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
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version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,
consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4, 1.1.
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
redirection. 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. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Baud Rate
This setting specifies the transfer rate (bits per second) of Console Redirection.
Setting options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
Agent Connect via
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 field is a read-only field, which is used to
indicate the type of device connected between the host system and terminal
(s). NULL stands for a null modem.
Agent wait time (min)
This setting controls the timeout for terminals’ (console redirection) connection to the host system. Setting options: 1, 2, 4, 8 (Min).
Agent after boot
This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals’ console redirection
running after the OS has booted. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
DMI Event Log
This setting disables or enables the BIOS to log DMI (Desktop Management
Interface) events. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Clear All DMI Event Log
When this setting is set to Yes, the DMI event log will be cleared at next
POST stage. Then, the BIOS will automatically set this option to No.
Setting options: Yes, No.
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View DMI Event Log
Press <Enter> to view all DMI event logs.
Mark DMI Events as Read
Press <Enter> and a screen pops up, asking users to confirm whether or not
to clear all DMI event logs immediately. Press <Y> and <Enter>, the BIOS
will clear all DMI event logs right away.
Event Log Capacity
The item allows the system to show if there is enough space for event logs.
Event Log Validity
The item allows the system to show if the event logs are valid.
Care Open Warning
The field 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 field to Reset. The setting of the field will auto-
matically return to Enabled later. Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled.
CPU Feature
Press <Enter> to enter the following sub-menu screen.
Delay Prior to Thermal
When the CPU temperature reaches a factory preset level, a thermal monitoring
mechanism will be enabled following the appropriate timing delay specified in
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this field. With the thermal monitoring enabled, clock modulation controlled
by the processor’s internal thermal sensor is also activated to keep the processor within allowable temperature limit. Setting options: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min,
32 Min.
Thermal Management
This feature allows you to specify the thermal monitoring system. Settings are:
Thermal Monitoring 1 on die throttling
Thermal Monitoring 2 Ratio & VID transition
TM2 Bus Ratio (hidden for Prescott processor)
It represents the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance state that
will be initiated when the on die sensor goes from not hot to hot. Key in a DEC
number between 0 and 255.
TM2 Bus VID (hidden for Prescott processor)
It represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated
when the on die sensor goes from not hot to hot. Settings range from 0.8375V
to 1.6000V.
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Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Timing Selectable
Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to By SPD enables DRAM timing to
be determined automatically by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
Selecting Manual allows users to configure these fields manually.
CAS Latency Time
This controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read
command after receiving it. Settings: 2, 2.5, 3 (clocks). 2 (clocks) increases
the system performance the most while 3 (clocks) provides the most stable
performance.
Active to Precharge Delay
The field specifies the idle cycles before precharging an idle bank. Settings:
8, 7, 6, 5 (clocks).
NOTE
Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
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DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
This field allows you to set the number of cycles for a timing delay between
the CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from
or refreshed. Fast speed offers faster performance while slow speed offers
more stable performance. Settings: 4, 3, 2 (clocks).
DRAM RAS# Precharge
This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be
allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM
may fail to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is
installed in the system. Available settings: 4, 3, 2 (clocks).
Memory Frequency For
Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAMs.
Options: Auto, DDR 266, DDR333, DDR320, DDR400.
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
Select ECC (Error-Correcting Code) or Non-ECC according to the type of
installed DRAM.
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OnChip IDE Device
Press <Enter> to enter the following sub-menu screen.
IDE HDD Block Mode
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer
data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block
transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write. Enabled enables
IDE controller to use block mode; Disabled allows the controller to use
standard mode.
Integrated Peripherals
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IDE DMA transfer access
Setting to Enabled will open DMA bus master and execute DMA action in
DOS, which will make the data transferring faster. Settings: Disabled,
Enabled.
On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support
for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
Modes 0~4 provide increased performance. In Auto mode, BIOS automatically determines the best mode for each IDE device.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if your IDE device supports it
and your operating environment contains a DMA driver. If both your
hard drive and software support Ultra DMA 33 (or higher), select Auto to
enable BIOS support.
**On-Chip Serial ATA Setting**
On-Chip Serial ATA
This setting allows you to detemine how the RAID controller on the south
bridge is going to switch to SATA controller. Options: Manual, Disabled
or Auto. When set to [Auto], BIOS will automatically swtich RAID to
SATA and vice versa. If [Disabled] is selected, only SATA controller will
be enabled.
Serial ATA Port 0/1 Mode
Select a compatible mode for Port 0 and Port 1 from Award setting to the
chipset settings:
1. Primary Master
=> Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 0 set to Primary Master
2. Primary Slave
=> Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 0 set to Primary Slave
3. Secondary Master
=> Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 0 set to Secondary Master
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4. Secondary Slave
=> Compatible Mode with Serial ATA Port 0 set to Secondary Slave
5. Logical Primary
=> Compatible Mode with only Serial ATA Enabled and Port 0 set to Primary Master
6. Logical Secondary
=> Compatible Mode with only Serial ATA Enabled and Port 0 set to Secondary Master
7. Enhance Mode Port 0 ( Tertiary Master )
=> Enhance Mode with Port 0 set to Native Mode Master
8. Enhance Mode Port 1 ( Quaternary Master )
=> Enhance Mode with Port 1 set to Native Mode Master
Onboard Device
Press <Enter> to enter the following sub-menu screen.
USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) con-
troller and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
USB 2.0 Controller
Set to Enabled if you need to use any USB 2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 2.0 driver installed, such as
DOS and SCO Unix. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
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USB Keyboard/Mouse Support
Select Enabled if you need to use a keyboard/mouse in the operating
system. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
CSA LAN (Giga-LAN)
The field determines whether the onboard Giga-bit LAN controller is
activated. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
82547 Lan Boot ROM
This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot
ROM during bootup. Selecting Disabled will speed up the boot process.
Super IO Device
Press <Enter> to enter the following sub-menu screen.
Onboard Serial Port 1/2
The items specify the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard Serial
Port 1 (COM 1)/Serial Port 2 (COM 2). Selecting Auto allows BIOS to
automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings:
Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Auto.
Onboard Parallel Port
This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.
Settings: 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.
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Parallel Port Mode
This item selects the operating mode for the parallel port: SPP, EPP, ECP,
ECP+EPP.
SPP: Standard Parallel Port
EPP: Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP: Extended Capability Port
ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
PWRON After PWR-Fail
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure
or interrupt occurs. Available settings are:
Off Leaves the computer in the power off state.
On Reboots the computer.
Former-Sts Restores the system to the status before power failure
or interrupt occurred.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as
Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Wake-Up by PCI Card, Power On by Ring, Wake Up On LAN
These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or
component is detected.
Resume By Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on
a scheduled time/date.
Date (of Month) Alarm
The field specifies the date for Resume by Alarm. Settings: 0~31.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
The field specifies the time for Resume by Alarm. Format is <hour>
<minute><second>.
NOTE
S3-related functions described in this section are available only
when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.
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NOTE
If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up
until it enters the operating system, before this function will work.
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PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status,
etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.
Shutdown Temperature
This option is for setting the shutdown temperature level for the processor.
When the processor reaches the temperature you set, the system will be shut
down. Options: Disabled, 800C/1750F, 850C/11830F, 900C/1910F.
Voltage 0, VCC3, VCCP, VTT DDR, VCC DDR, 12V, VCC5V, Current CPU/
System Temp, Current CPU FAN1 Speed, Current SYS FAN1/2/3/4/5 Speed
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
This setup screen appears only when the mBMC chip (for Server
Management) is not integrated on the mainboard.
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Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect PCI Clk
This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to Enabled, the
system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of
the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum
function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes
of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem,
leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance.
But if you are plagued by EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a
slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which may just
cause your overclocked processor to lock up.
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system
performance.
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS
settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default
values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal
system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the
screen:
Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>.
The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and
not enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to
enter the password. A message will show up confirming the password will be
disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can
enter Setup without entering any password.
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every
time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have Award
BIOS to request a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer. The setting to determine when the
password prompt is required is the Security Option of the ADVANCED BIOS
FEATURES menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is
required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt
only occurs when you try to enter Setup.
NOTE
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of
the setup menu.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the
right to change the settings of the setup
menu.
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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
Chassis Installation
This chapter provides instructions on the hardware instal-
lation of the MS-9249 in two sections. System Assembly illus-
trates how to assembly each component of the MS-9249. Rack
Mounting describes the procedures for mounting the unit into
the rack in details. You can use the system assembly flowchart
and the chart below to determine the proper sequence for removing or installing components to the server.
Chassis Cover
CPU, Heatpipe and Fan Duct
Hard Disk Drives
DIMM
Riser Card
Chassis Rails and Ears
Chassis into the Rack
Locking Tab
System Assembly
Rack Mounting
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System Assembly Flowchart
The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please
note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components
and exercise caution during the installation process. For more information,
contact your local dealer or experienced technician.
START
REMOVE CHASSIS COVER
AND FAN DUCT
INSTALL
MEMORY MODULES
INSTALL
CPU & HEATPIPE
INSTALL
HARD DISK DRIVES
REPLACE FAN DUCT
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FINISH
REMOVE
RISER CARD BRACKET
CONNECT HDD, FDD,
CD-ROM CABLES
& POWER CORDS
INSTALL
RISER CARD
REPLACE
RISER CARD BRACKET
CHECK IF ALL PARTS
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED
REPLACE
CHASSIS COVER
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System Assembly
Locate the release buttons on the
chassis cover.
Press the release buttons and then
push the cover backward to lift it up.
Removing and Replacing Chassis Cover
WARNING! Before you remove or install these modules, make
sure the server is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
To replace the cover, slide the cover
forward and make sure the safety lock
fits firmly.
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safety lock
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Installing CPU
Locate the CPU socket and lift the lever
up to a 90 degree angle.
CPU lever up
1
Place the CPU on top of the socket
with the gold arrow pointing to the
lever.
gold arrow
2
Push the lever down to secure the
CPU in place.
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Installing Heatsink and Fan Duct
Locate the four points of the heatsink
socket.
1
Position the heatsink onto the
heatsink socket carefully to avoid
damaging the components around.
Screw the heatsink to the chassis.
2
3
Locate the screw holes as shown in
Figure and place the fan duct
onto the heatsink.
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Screw the fan duct to the chassis.
The installation of the heatsink and
fan duct is now completed.
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To achieve the optimal efficiency of
dual channel, insert the DDR modules
into Channel A (Slot 1 & 2) and Channel
B (Slot 3 & 4).
For a complete memory module
combination list, see DIMM Module
Combination on pp. 2-4 ~ 2-5.
Installing Memory Modules
Locate the DIMM slots on the
mainboard.
If a single DDR module is installed,
always insert it in the first DIMM slot.
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Unscrew the HDD cover plate.
Turn over the HDD cover plate and
remove the HDD brackets.
Installing HDDs
1
Place the first HDD into the chassis
and make sure the HDD fits with the
chassis.
2
3
remove HDD
brackets
Note: The HDD has
three screw holes to
fit with the chassis.
4
Connect the HDD power cord and
ATA100 cable.
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Push the HDD bracket forward to
secure the HDD.
Follow the same procedures to install
the second HDD.
Replace the HDD bracket.
567
Replace the HDD cover plate and
screw the HDD cover plate in place.
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Remove the riser card bracket.
Unscrew the I/O shield from the riser
card bracket. Save the screw for later
use.
Installing Riser Card
Screw the SCSI card firmly to the riser
card bracket.
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Insert the SCSI card into the bracket.
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Replace the riser card bracket.
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Rack Mounting
Screw the ears to both sides of the
chassis.
Screw the side rails to both sides of
the chassis.
Chassis Rails and Ears
M4x6 black
M4x6
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Attach the brackets (front and rear) onto the rails; the position of the
rear bracket should be adjustable, which depends on the place where
the system is installed into the rack.
Front
M4 Nut
M4x6
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Screw the rails onto the rack.
Secure the system with the screws.
M5x8
Align the chassis rails with the rack
rails, and then push the system into
the rack fully
Note: The chassis rails must
match the rack rails well, and the ball
bearing set of the rack rails should
clip into the fillister on the chassis
rails.
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Chassis into the Rack
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Locking Tab
The system will be locked halfway
while pulling it out. Pull forward
the locking tabs on both sides of the
chassis rails to unlock the tab.
You may now remove the system
from the rack.
To slide the system into the rack,
first align the chassis rails with the
rack rails. Then simultaneously
press the locking tabs on both sides
of the chassis rails and slide the
system backward.
Note: The chassis rail is designed with a locking tab which can (1)
hold the system firmly to the rack, and (2) lock the system halfway
without sliding out of the rack rails.
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