Msi X2-107 Series user Manual

X2-107 Series

MS-9238 1U Rackmount Server

G52-92381X2

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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

V1.1 First release February 2007

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-9238

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....................................................................................................1-5

Rear Bezel...................................................................................................1-5

Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-6

Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-8

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

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

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

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU......................................................................2-3

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

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

Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-5

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

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2..........................................2-6

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR1..................................................2-6

Back Panel............................................................................................................2-7

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

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1............................................................2-8

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1............................................................2-8

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA0 ~ SATA3...................................................2-9

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1..............................................2-10

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN 1/2, SYSFAN 1/2/3/4/5/6..................2-10

LAN LED Connectors: JACT1, JACT2.......................................................2-11

Front Panel Connector: JFP1.....................................................................2-11

Serial Port Connector: COM 2...................................................................2-12

Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2.....................................................2-12

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Ultra320 SCSI Connector: SCSI1..............................................................2-13

Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-14

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1.....................................................................2-14

BIOS Recovery Jumper: J9......................................................................2-15

BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBIOS1.........................................................2-15

LAN Jumper: JLANDIS1, JLANDIS2..........................................................2-15

Slot......................................................................................................................2-16

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot.........................2-16

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

System Assembly..............................................................................................2-19

Removing the Chassis Cover...................................................................2-19

Replacing the Chassis Cover....................................................................2-20

CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct....................................................................2-21

Memory.......................................................................................................2-24

Memory Population Rules..........................................................................2-25

Expansion Card..........................................................................................2-26

Hard Disk Drive...........................................................................................2-28

Rack Mounting....................................................................................................2-30

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......................................................................................................................3-5

Advanced............................................................................................................3-8

Power.................................................................................................................3-16

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

PC Health............................................................................................................3-18

Boot....................................................................................................................3-20

Exit......................................................................................................................3-22

Appendix A Intel SATA RAID (Optional).............................................................A-1

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

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

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

Appendix B Adaptec SATA RAID (Optional).......................................................B-1

Introduction..........................................................................................................B-2

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BIOS Configuration..............................................................................................B-3

Using the Adaptec SATA HostRAID Option ROM.......................................B-3

Appendix C SCSI BIOS (Optional)........................................................................C-1

Entering SCSI BIOS.............................................................................................C-2

Control Keys................................................................................................C-2

Selecting the SCSI Channel........................................................................C-2

Selecting the Management Type................................................................C-3

Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings..........................................................C-4

SCSI Bus Interface Definitions....................................................................C-4

Additional Options.......................................................................................C-5

BIOS Information..........................................................................................C-8

Configure/View HostRAID Settings...................................................................C-9

Create RAID Volume....................................................................................C-9

Delete RAID Volume...................................................................................C-15

SCSI Disk Utilities...............................................................................................C-17

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Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing the X2-107 (MS-9238 v1.X), a
high-performance barebone system from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 5000V & ESB2E chipsets
for optimal system efficiency, the X2-107 accommo­dates the latest Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/Woodcrest/
Clovertown) processors in Socket LGA771 and sup­ports up to four 240-pin 533/667MHz ECC DDRII FB­DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 16GB memory
capacity.

With high scalability, reliability, ease of use, and overall
value, the X2-107 makes an ideal choice for value con­scious customers.

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System Overview

Top View

X2-107S4 SCSI Sku and X2-107A4 SATA Sku are available upon request

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1

HDD Tray
Slim CD-ROM Drive
Slim Floppy Disk Drive
Fan Duct
PCI-Express Bracket
SSI EPS 1U Power Supply

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2

3

4

5

Front View

213

7

910846

5

7

910846

Front Bezel

SCSI

SATA

Getting Started

CD-ROM Drive

1

Slim CD-ROM Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Slim Floppy Disk Drive

HDD Bay

Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays

Port

USB Port

LED

HDD Power/Status LEDs

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9

6

7

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.

Power LED

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

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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.

Button

System Reset Button
Power Button

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

v Front Bezel LEDs

LED Color State Description

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

Red On Sleep/ACPI S1, S4, S5 state
Off Off Power off

HDD Activity Amber Random blink HDD accesss activity

Off Off No disk activity

LAN1/LAN2 Activity Green On LAN link

Green Blink LAN access activity
Swappable HDD Green On Power connected
Power Off Off Power disconnected
Swappable HDD Amber Random blink HDD access
Status w/ SAF-TE Red On Failure or rebuild stopped

Red Slow blink (~1/sec) Rebuild

Red Fast blink (~3/sec) Identification

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Rear View

3

4

5

234

5

Rear Bezel

1

PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector2 USB Ports

Serial Port
LAN Jacks

Getting Started

1

VGA Port

v Rear Bezel LEDs

LED Color LED State Condition

RJ45 NIC1 /
NIC2 Link Speed
(Left Side)

RJ45 NIC1 /
NIC2 Access
(Right Side)

Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Off LAN link is not established.

On (brighter & pulsing) The computer is communicating with another

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

computer on the LAN.

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Mouse/Keyboard Connector

Pin6

Mouse Clock

Pin2

Mouse Data

Pin5

Keyboard Clock

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

USB Port

1 2 3 4

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC

2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND

Gigabit LAN Jack

Link Indicator

Pin3 GNDPin4 VCC

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-

Activity Indicator

8 1

VGA Port

5

15

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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Getting Started

Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- Supports dual Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/Woodcrest/Clovertown)
processors in Socket LGA771

- Supports Intel EM64T, DEP (XD bit)

Supported FSB

- FSB 667/1066/1333MHz

Chipset

- Northbridge: Intel® 5000V

- Southbridge: Intel® ESB2E

Memory Support

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

- Maximum 16GB

LAN

- Supports dual Gigabit Ethernet by Intel 82563EB

SCSI (Optional)

- SCSI interface supported by Adaptec AIC-7901 Ultra-320 SCSI con­troller

- Supports Single-Channel Ultra320 LVD SCSI

SATA

- 4 SATAII ports support 4 SATAII devices

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

IDE

- 1-channel bus master IDE port

- Supports ATA100/66

Floppy

- 1 floppy port

Graphics

- XGI VolariTM Z7 graphics processor

- 16MB graphics memory

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Connectors

Back Panel

- 1 x PS/2 mouse port

- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

- 1 x serial port

- 1 x VGA port

- 2 x USB 2.0 ports

- 2 x individual RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports

Onboard Pinheaders

- 2 x USB 2.0 pinheaders

- 1 x COM port pinheader

- 1 x front panel pinheader

- 1 x chassis intrusion pinheader

Slots

- 1 x PCI-Express x8 slot

Form Factor

- SSI CEB: 12” X 10.5”

Mounting

- 7 mounting holes

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For more information on compatible components, please visit

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

Mainboard Layout

JFP1

JBAT1

Getting Started

FBD12
FBD11
FBD02
FBD01

SYSFAN5

CPU1

CPU2

CPUFAN1
CPUFAN2

Intel

ESB2E

SYSFAN2

SYSFAN6SYSFAN3

SYSFAN4

JUSB2JUSB1

IDE1

SATA1

SATA0

SATA3

SATA2

JCI1

JACT1

JACT2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

USB
Ports

COM1

JVG A1

LAN1

LAN 2

Winbobd

W83627HG-AW

BIOS

SYSFAN1

COM2

JBIOS1

JLANDIS1
JLANDIS2

FDD1

SCSI1

Intel

5000V

JPWR1

BATT

+

JPWR2

PCIE2

J9

5000V Master (MS-9638 v1.X) SSI CEB Server Board

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Hardware Setup

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-9238

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

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-7

COM2,

p.2-12

PCI Express
Slot, p.2-16

JBIOS1, p.2-15

JLANDIS1/2,

p.2-15

SYSFAN1,

p.2-10

J9, p.2-15

FDD1, p.2-8

JPWR2, p.2-6

DDRII DIMMs, p.2-4

JPWR1, p.2-6

SCSI1,

p.2-13

JBAT1,

p.2-14

JACT2/1,

p.2-11

CPU, p.2-3

CPUFAN1/2,

p.2-10

JUSB1/2,

p.2-12

IDE1,

p.2-8

SATA0~3,

p.2-9

JCI1, p.2-10

JFP1, p.2-11

SYSFAN2/3/4/5/6, p.2-10

Important

CAUTION!!! Please note that the CPU1/CPU2 VRM & memory/south bridge
area should be respectively kept under 105oC and 85oC. To ensure system
stability, always protect the system with proper cooling. Otherwise, overheat­ing may damage the system.

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Hardware Setup

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

This mainboard supports the latest Intel® Xeon® (Dempsey/Woodcrest/
Clovertown) processors in Socket LGA771. When you are installing the CPU, make

sure that you install the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating. If you do not
have a CPU cooler, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on
the computer.

For the latest information about CPU, 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. 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.

3. 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.

Introduction to LGA 771 CPU

The pin-pad side of LGA 771 CPU.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

The surface of LGA 771 CPU.
Remember to apply some silicone
heat transfer compound on it for
better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator

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Memory

The mainboard provides four 240-pin 533/667MHz ECC DDRII FB-DIMM slots to sup­port the maximum of 16GB 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

FBD12
FBD11
FBD02
FBD01

Channel 1

Channel 0

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

Numbers of DIMM Population Rules

1 DIMM Module FBD01
2 DIMM Modules <a> FBD01, FBD02

OR

<b> FBD01, FBD11

4 DIMM Modules FBD01, FBD02, FBD11, FBD12

Important

1. To enable successful system boot-up, always insert the memory modules
into the FBD01 first (Channel 0/ 1st).

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

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Hardware Setup

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

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Power Supply

SSI 8-Pin CPU Power Connector: JPWR1

This connector provides 12V power output to the CPUs.

SSI 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector allows you to connect to an SSI power supply. To connect to 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.

JPWR1

8 5
4

JPWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND

1

PIN SIGNAL

5 +12V
6 +12V
7 +12V
8 +12V

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24
12

JPWR2 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 +3.3V

JPWR2

13

1

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

Back Panel

Mouse

USB Ports

Hardware Setup

Keyboard

VGA PortSerial Port LAN LAN

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

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

USB Ports
The OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching
USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

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

VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA monitors.

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

Link Indicator

RJ-45 LAN Jack

LED Color LED State Condition

Off LAN link is not established.

Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (brighter & pulsing)The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN.

Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Right On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Activity Indicator

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Connectors

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector.

FDD1

ATA100 Hard Disk Connector: IDE1

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that
provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect
hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

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IDE1

Hardware Setup

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA0 ~ SATA3

SATA0 ~ SATA3 are high-speed SATA II interface ports and support SATA II data rates
of 300MB/s. Each SATA II connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully
compliant with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.

Serial ATA cable

Connect to SATA connectors

Important

SATA1

SATA3

SATA0

SATA2

Take out the dust cover
and connect to the hard
disk devices

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

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Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

This connector connects 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.

GND

1
2

CINTRU

JCI1

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN 1/2, SYSFAN 1/2/3/4/5/6

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. 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 onboard, you must
use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan
control.

C

S

O

E

N

N

T

+

S

G

R

1

O

N

O

2

R

D

V

L

CPUFAN1/2

GND
+12V
SENSOR

SYSFAN1

SENSOR

GND

+12V

SYSFAN 2/3/4/5/6

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