MSI X2-106A3R, X2-106S3R, MS-9272 User Manual

X2-106 Series

MS-9272 1U Rackmount Server

G52-92721X1

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Copyright Notice

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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release September 2006

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 at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/

faq/esc_faq_list.php for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver

updates, and other information.

Contact our technical staff at http://support.msi.com.tw/.

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Safety Instructions

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 service
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.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR­AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), 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.

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FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class A
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.

Micro-Star International

MS-9272

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.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

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

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

Revision History...............................................................................................................ii

Technical Support............................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions..........................................................................................................iii

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v

Chapter 1 Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1

System Overview...............................................................................................1-2

Top View......................................................................................................1-2

Front View...................................................................................................1-3

Front Bezel...................................................................................................1-3

Rear View....................................................................................................1-6

Rear Bezel...................................................................................................1-6

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-8

Mainboard Layout..............................................................................................1-10

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

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

CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3

Memory.................................................................................................................2-4

Memory Population Rules............................................................................2-4

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-6

Power Supply......................................................................................................2-6

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1..........................................2-7

Connectors..........................................................................................................2-8

Serial Attached SCSI Connectors: SAS1, SAS2 (Optional).....................2-8

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (Optional)...................................2-9

Front USB Connectors: JUSB3001, JUSB3002......................................2-10

Reset Button Connector: JRST3000.........................................................2-11

Power Switch Connector: JPBT3000.......................................................2-11

IPMB Connector: J_IPMB............................................................................2-11

IPMB Power Connector: J3003.................................................................2-11

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-12

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-12

BIOS Recovery Jumper: J_RECOVERY...................................................2-13

Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J_PASSWORD.......................................2-13

Write Protection Jumper for ServerEngines Flash ROM: J10................2-13

Fan Selection Jumper: J_FANSEL............................................................2-14

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SAS RAID Jumper: JSASRAID1, JSASRAID2.........................................2-14

Slots....................................................................................................................2-14

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot........................................2-15

PCI Interrupt Request Routing...................................................................2-15

System Assembly Flowchart...........................................................................2-17

System Assembly..............................................................................................2-18

Removing the Chassis Cover...................................................................2-18

Replacing the Chassis Cover....................................................................2-19

CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct....................................................................2-20

DDRII Memory............................................................................................2-23

PCI Expansion Card...................................................................................2-24

Hard Disk Drive...........................................................................................2-26

Rack Mounting....................................................................................................2-28

Chassis Ears.............................................................................................2-28

Chassis Rails..............................................................................................2-29

Rack Rails...................................................................................................2-31

Chassis into the Rack................................................................................2-32

Chassis off the Rack.................................................................................2-33

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

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

Control Keys................................................................................................3-3

Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3

General Help <F1>.......................................................................................3-3

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

Main......................................................................................................................3-4

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

Security..............................................................................................................3-17

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

Power.................................................................................................................3-19

Exit......................................................................................................................3-20

Appendix A Intel SATA RAID.................................................................................A-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2

BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................A-2

Using the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM...............................A-3

Installing Software..............................................................................................A-8

Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000...........................................................A-9

Installation of Intel Matrix Storage Console.............................................A-10

RAID Migration Instructions...............................................................................A-14

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Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk...................................................A-16

Missing Hard Drive Member......................................................................A-22

Failed Hard Drive Member.........................................................................A-22

Degraded RAID Array........................................................................................A-22

Appendix B LSI SAS RAID......................................................................................B-1

1. Introduction to Integrated RAID......................................................................B-2

Integrated RAID Benefits and Features.....................................................B-2

2. Integrated Mirroring Overview.......................................................................B-2

2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................B-3

2.2 IM Features...........................................................................................B-4

2.3 IM/IME Description.................................................................................B-5

2.4 Integrated Mirroring Firmware............................................................B-7

2.5 Fusion-MPT Support.............................................................................B-8

3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes..........................................................B-8

3.1 IM Configuration Overview.................................................................B-9

3.2 Creating IM and IME Volumes..............................................................B-9

3.3 Creating a Second IM or IME Volume.................................................B-12

3.4 Managing Hot Spares..........................................................................B-13

3.5 Other Configuration Tasks..................................................................B-14

4. Integrated Striping Overview.......................................................................B-16

4.1 Introduction.........................................................................................B-16

4.2 IS Features.........................................................................................B-16

4.3 IS Description......................................................................................B-17

4.4 Integrated Striping Firmware..............................................................B-18

4.5 Fusion-MPT Support............................................................................B-18

5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes..........................................................B-18

5.1 IS Configuration Overview.................................................................B-19

5.2 Creating IS Volumes............................................................................B-19

5.3 Creating a Second IS Volume.............................................................B-21

5.4 Other Configuration Tasks..................................................................B-22

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

The X2-106 (MS-9272 v1.X) 1U Rackmount Server is a
high-performance barebone system powered by dual
Intel® XeonTM processors, Intel® 5000P North Bridge /
ESB2 South Bridge, and ServerEnginesTM Pilot Super
IO/ Server Management Bridge. With high scalability,
reliability, ease of use, and overall value, the X2-106
makes an ideal choice for value conscious customers.

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System Overview

Top View

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HDD Tray
Slim CD-ROM Drive
Tape Module Tray
Axial Fan Module (redundant)
Fan Duct
Memory DIMM Slots
PCI Riser Card Bracket
SSI EPS 1U Power Supply

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4

5

Front View

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3

Front Bezel

Getting Started

1

CD-ROM Drive

1

Slim CD-ROM Drive

Tape Module Tray

Tape Module Tray

HDD Bay

Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays

Port

Serial Port

11

12

13

USB Ports

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7

8

9

LED

Power LED

This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main
power is turned on.

HDD Activity LED

This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes
when the system is accessing data on the hard disk and remains off when
no disk activity is detected.

Status LEDs of LAN# 1/2

1. The green LED is on when there is an active connection on the LAN port.

2. This LED flashes when transmitting or receiving activities to or from the
system are detected.

System ID LED

10

System Status LED

Button

11

NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) Switch

12

Power Button

Press this button once to shut down the system, and then once to switch on.

13

System ID Button

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v Front Bezel LEDs

LED Color State Description

Power/Sleep Green On Legacy power on/ACPI S0 state

Blink (~1/sec)Sleep/ACPI S1 state

Off Off Power off/ACPI S4, S5 state

HDD Activity Green Blink HDD access activity

Off Off No disk activity

LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green On LAN link

Green Blink LAN access activity

System Status Green On Running/normal operation

Amber On Critical or non-recoverable

condition
Amber Blink Non-critical condition
Off Off POST/system stop

System ID Blue On Identify active via command

or button
Off Off No identification

Swappable HDD Green Blink HDD access
Status w/ SAF-TE Amber On Failure or rebuild stopped

Amber Blink (~1/sec)Rebuild

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Rear View

Rear Bezel

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1

10/100Mbps LAN Jack

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (through Y-type converter)
Serial Port
System ID Button
System ID LED

VGA Port
NMI Switch
USB Ports

Gigabit LAN Jackss

v Rear Bezel LEDs

LED Color State Description

RJ45 NIC 1 Linkage Green On LAN linked
/RJ45 NIC 2 Linkage Green Blinking LAN accessing
/RJ45 NIC 3 Linkage Off Off No LAN linked
RJ45 NIC 1 Access Yellow On Gigabit mode access
/RJ45 NIC 2 Access Green On 100M mode access
/RJ45 NIC 3 Access Off Off 10M mode access
System ID Blue On/ Identified as active via

Blinking command or button

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Mouse/Keyboard Connector

Pin6

Mouse Clock

Pin2

Mouse Data

Pin5

Keyboard Clock

Pin3 GNDPin4 VCC

Pin1

Keyboard Data

Serial Port

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

PIN SIGNAL

1 DCD
2 SIN
3 SOUT
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI

VGA Port

5

15

1

11

USB Port

1 2 3 4

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND

Gigabit LAN Jack

Activity Indicator

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-

Link Indicator

8 1

PIN SIGNAL

1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 N/C
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 +5V
10 GND
11 N/C
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL

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System Specifications

Processor Support

- 1-2 Xeon processor(s)

- Dempsey/Woodcrest, LGA771 socket

- Supports Intel EM64T, DEP (XD bit)

Supported FSB

- FSB 667/1066/1333MHz

Chipset

- North Bridge: Intel® 5000P

- South Bridge: Intel® ESB2

- Super IO/ Server Management Bridge: ServerEnginesTM Pilot

Memory Support

- 12 DDRII 533/667 FB-DIMM (Fully Buffered Dual-In-line DIMM) slots

- Maximum 48 GB

LAN

- Supports Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82563EB

SAS (Optional)

- SAS Host Controller: LSI Logic SAS1068

- A data transfer rate of up to 3Gb/s

SATA (Optional)

- 4 SATAII ports support 4 SATAII devices

- Storage and data transfers at up to 300 MB/s

Connectors

Front I/O Port

- USB 2.0 ports *2

- Serial (COMB) *1

- Power/Sleep, NMI, Reset button

- Power/Sleep, HDD LED, LAN1 LED/ LAN2 LED

- Unit ID button*1 (UID; System ID)

- Hot-Swap SAS HDD tray

Rear I/O Port

- USB 2.0 ports *2

- Serial(COMA) *1 + Serial (XOR 1*front)

- VGA *1

- LAN *3

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Slots

- PCIX64 (100MHz) *1 (Full Height)

- PCI-E by 8 *1 (Low Profile)

- PCI-E by 8 *1 (Optional Long Card Support)

Certification

- Safety: UL, cUL, CCC

- EMI: CE/FCC Class A, BSMI

Chassis

- Form Factor: 1U-28”

- Externally Swappable 3.5 inch SAS HDD Bay x 3 (standard)
or 3.5 inch SATAII HDD Bay x 3 (optional)

- Slim CD Drive Bay x 1

- Full height slot x 1

- Low profile slot x 1

- Chassis Dimension: 467mm (W) X 43mm (H) X 728.60mm (D)

Power Supply

- 650 Watt Redundant_PSU

l PFC Function: Yes
l Form Factor: SSI EPS 1U
l Redundancy Support: 1 + 1 Redundant
l Safety Mark: UL, cUL, CE-mark, CCC and BSMI

- 650 W None-Redundant_PSU (Option)

l PFC Function: Yes
l Form Factor: SSI EPS 1U
l Safety Mark: UL, cUL, CE-mark, CCC and BSMI

For more information on compatible components, please visit

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php

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(Optional)

(Optional)

J_FORCE_MODE

Mainboard Layout

JPWR1

JUSB3001

JUSB3002

JRST3000

U3000

JPBT3000

J3003

J_FANSEL

J_IPMB

CPU2CPU1

J4 J5

DIMM11

DIMM12
DIMM13

DIMM21

DIMM22
DIMM23
DIMM31

DIMM32
DIMM33

J_PASSWORD

DIMM41
DIMM42

DIMM43

J_RECOVERY

J3002

Intel

5000P

SATA2

(Optional)

BIOS

SATA1

(Optional)

J12

JBAT1

J_FRB3

J11

MS-9172 v1.X Server Board

SAS2

Intel

ESB2

PCIE1 PCIE2

SAS1068

PCI1

ServerEngines

SAS1

Intel

82563EB

JSASRAID2

LSI

J10

JSASRAID1

LAN2

LAN1

USB3004

USB3003

D3003
JNMI1

JID3000

KBMS1

LAN3

VGA1

COM1

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Chapter 2

Hardware Setup

Refer to the system assembly flowchart and the chart
below to determine the proper sequence of removing
or installing components to the server.

MS-9272

Mainboard Hardware

System Assembly

Rack Mounting

CPU, Memory, Power Supply, Back
Panel, Connectors, Jumpers, Slot

Chassis Cover
CPU, Heatsink
Memory
Riser Card
Hard Disk Drives
Chassis Ears and Rails
Rack Rails
Chassis into the Rack
Chassis off the Rack

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Quick Components Guide

JPWR1, p.2-7

JRST3000,
JPBT3000, p.2-11

JUSB3001,
JUSB3002, p.2-10

JSASRAID2/
JSASRAID1, p.2-14

SATA2/SATA1, p.2-9

J3003,

p.2-11

CPU1/2,

p.2-3

J_FANSEL, p.2-14

J_IPMB, p.2-11

J_PASSWORD, p.2-13

J_RECOVERY, p.2-13

SAS2/SAS1, p.2-8

Back Panel
I/O, p.1-6

BIOS

JBAT1, p.2-12

J10, p.2-13

PCI-Class Slots, p.2-15

DDRII DIMM Slots, p.2-4

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Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ (Dempsey, Woodcrest) processor
(s) in the LGA 771 package. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to
meet your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s):

1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket and
install a dummy heatsink on the CPU2 socket, which will direct inlet air to
the CPU1 socket for better heat dissipation.

BIOS

recommended inlet air
direction

CPU1

2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs
running at the same FSB frequency.

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heatsink and a
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the

heatsink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php .

Important

1. Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.

2. The system temperature needs to remain under 45°C. We highly recom­mend that the direction of inlet air should follow the direction indicated
above for better cooling effect.

3. Make sure that you apply an even layer of heat sink paste (or thermal tape)
between the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

4. While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the
safety of CPU.

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Memory

The mainboard supports up to twelve 240-pin 533/667MHz ECC DDRII FB-DIMM slots
to provide the maximum of 48GB memory capacity.

For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php.

DDRII

240-pin, 1.8V

64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin

Memory Population Rules

This mainboard supports DDRII 533/667 FBD memory interface.
Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 4 GB. Users can install either single-

or double-sided modules depending on their needs.

DIMM41

DIMM11
DIMM12
DIMM13

DIMM21
DIMM22
DIMM23

DIMM31
DIMM32
DIMM33

DIMM42
DIMM43

Channel 4

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

Dual
Channel

Dual
Channel

Important

1. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the DIMM11 first (Channel1/ 1st).

2. In dual-channel mode, Channel 1 works in pair with Channel 2 while Channel
3 works in pair with Channel 4. In other words, Channel 2 cannot work
independently with Channel 1 unplugged and Channel 4 cannot work alone
with Channel 3 unplugged. Channel 3 & 4 cannot work when Channel 1 & 2
are unplugged.

3. In dual-channel mode, DIMM modules must be of the same type and density.

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Hardware Setup

Check the numbers of your DIMM modules and follow the population rules to install the
memory.

Numbers of DIMM Population Rules

1 DIMM Module DIMM 11
2 DIMM Modules <a> DIMM 11, DIMM 12

OR

<b> DIMM 11, DIMM 21
3 DIMM Modules DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 13
4 DIMM Modules <a> DIMM 11, DIMM 21, DIMM 31, DIMM 41

OR

<b> DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 21, DIMM22
6 DIMM Modules <a> DIMM 11, DIMM 21, DIMM 31, DIMM 41, DIMM 12, DIMM 22

OR

<b> DIMM 11, DIMM 21, DIMM 31, DIMM 41, DIMM 32, DIMM 42

OR

<c> DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 13, DIMM 21, DIMM 22, DIMM 23
8 DIMM Modules <a> DIMM 11, DIMM 21, DIMM 31, DIMM 41, DIMM 12, DIMM 22,

DIMM 32, DIMM 42

OR

<b> DIMM 11, DIMM 21, DIMM 31, DIMM 41, DIMM 32, DIMM 33,

DIMM 42, DIMM 43

OR

<c> DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 13, DIMM 21, DIMM 22, DIMM 23,

DIMM 31, DIMM 41

10 DIMM Modules <a> DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 13, DIMM 21, DIMM 22, DIMM 23,

DIMM 31, DIMM 32, DIMM 41, DIMM 42

OR

<b> DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 21, DIMM 22, DIMM 31, DIMM 32,

DIMM 33, DIMM 41, DIMM 42, DIMM 43

12 DIMM Modules DIMM 11, DIMM 12, DIMM 13, DIMM 21, DIMM 22, DIMM 23,

DIMM 31, DIMM 32, DIMM 33, DIMM 41, DIMM 42, DIMM 43

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Installing DDRII Modules

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

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.

3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Volt

Notch

Important

Make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on
DDRII DIMM slots.

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Power Supply

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector allows you to connect an SSI power supply. To connect the SSI
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.
You may use the 20-pin ATX power supply or 24-pin SSI power
supply as you like. If you’d like to use the ATX power supply,
please plug your power supply along with pin 1 & pin 13 (refer to
the image at the right hand). There is also a foolproof design on
pin 11, 12, 23 & 24 to avoid wrong installation.

JPWR1

pin 13

pin 12

1

13

JPWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 PWR OK
9 5VSB
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 NC

12

24

PIN SIGNAL

13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS-ON#
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 Res
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 GND

Important

Power supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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Connectors

Serial Attached SCSI Connectors: SAS1, SAS2 (Optional)

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 4 disk drives.

SAS2 SAS1

SAS Cable (Optional)

Connect to the SAS connector on the back plate

Important

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

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Connect to the onboard SAS1/SAS2 connector

Hardware Setup

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (Optional)

SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATAII interface ports and support data rates of
300MB/s. Each SATAII connector can connect to 4 hard disk device.

SATA2 SATA1

SATA Cable (Optional)

Connect to the 5-pin
connector on the back plate

Connect to the onboard SATA1/SATA2 connector

Connect to the SATA connectors on the back plate

Important

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

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MS-9272 Server

Front USB Connectors: JUSB3001, JUSB3002

The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers (optional USB 2.0 bracket available)
that are 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, mo-

dems and the like.

JUSB3001 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

JUSB3001

2
1

10

9

1 USBPWR 2 USBPWR
3 USBP4- 4 USBP5­5 USBP4+ 6 USBP5+
7 GND 8 GND
9 NC 10 USBOC

JUSB3002 Pin Definition

JUSB3002

1 4

PIN SIGNAL

1 +5V
2 USB­3 USB+
4 GND

Important

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

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