MSI 3200 Master Series User manual

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3200 Network
MS-91A2(V1.X)ServerBoard
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CopyrightNotice
The materialinthisdocumentistheintellectual propertyof MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.1 ForPCBv1.x June2010
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visitthe MSIwebsiteforFAQ,technicalguide,BIOSupdates, driverup-
datesandotherinformation: http://www.msi.com/index.php?func=service
Contactourtechnical staff at: http://ocss.msi.com
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SafetyInstructions
1. Alwaysread thesafetyinstructionscarefully.
2. KeepthisUser’sManualforfuturereference.
3. Keepthisequipmentawayfromhumidity.
4. Laythisequipmentonareliableflatsurfacebeforesetting itup.
5. Theopeningsontheenclosureareforairconvectionhenceprotectstheequip-
ment fromoverheating.DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
6. Makesurethevoltageofthe powersourceandadjustproperly110/220Vbe-
foreconnectingtheequipmenttothepowerinlet.
7. Placethe powercordsuchawaythatpeoplecannotstepon it. Donotplace
anythingoverthepowercord.
8. AlwaysUnplug thePowerCordbeforeinsertinganyadd-oncardormodule.
9. All cautionsand warningsontheequipmentshouldbenoted.
10. Neverpouranyliquidintotheopeningthatcoulddamage orcauseelectrical
shock.
11. If anyofthefollowingsituationsarises,gettheequipmentcheckedbyservice
personnel:
Thepowercordorplug isdamaged.
Liquidhaspenetratedintotheequipment.
Theequipmenthasbeenexposedtomoisture.
Theequipmentdoesnot workwell oryoucannotgetitworkaccording to
User’sManual.
Theequipmenthasdroppedanddamaged.
Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommendedbythe
manufacturer.
为 A 级产品，在生活环境中，该产品可能会造成无线电干扰。
在这种情况下，可能需要用户对其干扰采取切实可行的措施。
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FCC-BRadio Frequency Interference Statement
Thisequipmenthasbeen
tested and found tocomply
withthe limitsforaClassB
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15of the FCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable protection
againstharmful interferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
usesand canradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand used in accor-
dancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful interferencetoradiocommunications.
However,thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurin aparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmful interferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning theequipmentoff and on,the useris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyone ormoreof themeasureslisted
below.
†Reorientorrelocatethereceiving antenna.
†Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.
†Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton acircuitdifferentfromthatto
whichthereceiverisconnected.
†Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/televisiontechnicianforhelp.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED’ INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-91A2
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.
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WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement
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CONTENTS
CopyrightNotice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
RevisionHistory..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B RadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement........................................................iv
WEEE(WasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment)Statement....................................v
Chapter1GettingStarted.....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications...................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-4
WatchDog TimerSetting.....................................................................................1-5
Chapter2HardwareSetup....................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
FrontPanel I/O.....................................................................................................2-8
PowerSupply......................................................................................................2-9
Connector..........................................................................................................2-14
Jumper................................................................................................................2-21
Slot / Golden Finger...........................................................................................2-22
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced............................................................................................................3-6
Boot....................................................................................................................3-15
Security..............................................................................................................3-18
Chipset...............................................................................................................3-19
Exit......................................................................................................................3-20
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1-1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyouforchoosingthe3200Network(MS-91A2
V1.X),anexcellentserverboardfromMSI.
Basedontheinnovative Intel 3210/3200 &ICH9
chipsetsforoptimalsystemefficiency,the3200Net-
workaccommodatesthelatestIntel®Pentium4(Quad-
CoreKentsfield/Yorkfield&Dual-CoreConroe/Wolfdale/
CeleronD)processorsinLGA775packageandsup-
portsuptotwounbufferednon-ECCDDR2667/800
DIMMslotstoprovidethe maximumof8GBmemory
capacity.
Intheentry-levelandmid-rangemarketsegment,the
3200Network canprovide ahigh-performancesolu-
tion fortoday’sfront-end and general purposeserver,
aswellasin thefuture.
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MS-91A2ServerBoard
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MainboardSpecifications
Processor
-IntelPentium4(Quad-CoreKentsfield/Yorkfield&Dual-CoreConroe/
Wolfdale/CeleronD)processorsinLGA775package
FSB
-800/1066/1333MHz
Chipset
-Northbridge:Intel3210/3200 chipset
-Southbridge:IntelICH9chipset
Memory
-2unbufferednon-ECC DDR2667/800 DIMM slots(240pin/1.8V)
-Upto8GBmemorycapacity
LAN
-Supports6PCI-EGbLANbyIntel82575(including 2-pairRJ45LAN
bypassand 1-pairfiberLAN)
-Supports1RJ45 LANbyIntel82566forLANmanagement
IDE
-1IDEportbyJMicron JMB368
-SupportsATA133/100/66
-ATA/ATAPI-7compliant
CF
-1CompactFlashTypesocket byJMicronJMB368
-SupportsUltraDMA66/100/133 mode
SATA
-4SATA3Gb/sportsbyICH9
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Getting Started
Graphics
-XGIZ7graphicscontroller
OnboardI/O
FrontI/O
-1serialconsoleport(RJ-45 jack)
-2USB 2.0ports
-2NICfiberLANportswithlink/activityLEDs
-5individualRJ-45 GigabitLANportswithLEDs
OnboardConnectors
-1USB 2.0connector(2ports)
-1serialportconnector
-1D-Sub VGAconnector
-1mouse/keyboardconnector
-1SPI FlashROMconnector(fordebugging)
Slot/GoldenFinger
-1MiniPCIslot
-2PCIExpress x4goldenfinger
Regulations
-FCC,CE
Dimension
-230mmx400mm
Mounting
-9mountingholes
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MS-91A2ServerBoard
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3200 Network (MS-91A2V1.X) ServerBoard
MainboardLayout
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Getting Started
MS-91A2watchdogtimerisusingSuperI/OWinbondW83627EHG.
Setupprocedures
A.EntersuperI/Oconfigurationmode-
mov dx,04eh
mov al,087h
out dx,al
out dx,al
B. Setpin77toWDTO#function
mov dx,04eh
mov al,02Dh;; ;Register2Dh
out dx,al
inc dx
in al,dx
and al,0FEh ;ConfigBit0As0
out dx,al ;Config PIN77asWDTO#
C. SelectLogicalDevice8
mov dx,04eh
mov al,07h
out dx,al ;pointtoLogical DeviceNumberRegister
inc dx
mov al,08h ;selectLogicalDevice8
out dx,al
D. Enable watchdogtimer
ActivateWDTO#
WatchDog TimerSetting
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mov dx,04eh ;CR30h:bit0fillin1
mov al,030h
out dx,al
inc dx
mov al,01h
out dx,al
;SetupWDTO#count mode
;Setbit 4and bit3byrequest
;Set bit2to0
;Set bit1to1
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Getting Started
mov dx,04eh ;CRF7h: bit4fill 0(clearevent)
mov al,0f7h
out dx,al
inc dx
in al,dx
and al,0efh
out dx,al
;CRF6h:bit0~7fillincountertime
E. Exitconfigurationmode
mov dx,04eh
mov al,0aah
out dx,al
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HardwareSetup
HardwareSetup
Chapter2
Thischapterprovidesyou withtheinformation about
hardwaresetupprocedures.Whiledoingthe installation,
becarefulinholdingthecomponentsandfollowthe
installationprocedures.Forsomecomponents,ifyou
install inthewrong orientation,thecomponentswillnot
workproperly.
Useagroundedwrist strapbeforehandlingcomputer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethe
components.
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MS-91A2ServerBoard
Quick ComponentsGuide
COM2,p.2-16
GoldenFinger,
p.2-22
CF1, p.2-23
SATA1~4,
p.2-15
SYS_FAN1~2,
p.2-16
JUSB1, p.2-17
JSPI1, p.2-15
J3, p.2-19
J_BOOT1, p.2-21
CPU_FAN1, p.2-16
CPU, p.2-3
DIMM Slots,
p.2-7
J_CMOS1,p.2-21
FrontPanel
I/O, p.2-9
JPWR1,p.2-8
JLCD1,p.2-18
JP1, p.2-19
JPWR2,p.2-8
JPBTN1, p.2-18
JFP1, p.2-18
FRONT_FAN1,
p.2-16
VGA1, p.2-17
IDE1, p.2-14
MINIPCI1, p.2-22
JCFV_SEL1,
JCF_SEL1,
p.2-23
JLED1,p.2-20
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HardwareSetup
ThismainboardsupportsIntel®Pentium4(Quad-CoreKentsfield/Yorkfield &Dual-
CoreConroe/Wolfdale/Celeron D)processorsin LGA775 package.Whenyouinstall
theCPU, make surethatyou install thecoolertopreventoverheating. If you
donothavetheCPUcooler,consultyourdealerbeforeturning onthecomputer.
Introduction toLGA775 CPU
The surfaceof LGA775CPU.
Remembertoapplysomether-
mal pasteonitforbetterheat
dispersion.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Thepin-padsideofLGA775
CPU.
Yellowtriangleisthe Pin1indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key
Important
Overheating
Overheating will seriouslydamage the CPUand system.Always makesure
thecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotectthe CPUfromoverheating.Make
surethatyouapplyan even layerofthermalpaste(orthermaltape)between
the CPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
ReplaceingtheCPU
Whilereplacing theCPU,alwaysturnoffthepowersupplyorunplugthe
powersupply spowercordfromthegrounded outlet firsttoensurethe safety
ofCPU.
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
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MS-91A2ServerBoard
Important
1.ConfirmifyourCPUcoolerisfirmlyinstalledbeforeturning on yoursystem.
2.Donottouchthe CPUsocketpinstoavoiddamaging.
3.The availabilityoftheCPUlandside coverdependsonyourCPUpacking.
2.Removethecap fromleverhinge
side(asthearrowshows).
1.The CPUsockethasaplasticcap
onittoprotectthecontactfrom
damage.Beforeyouinstall theCPU,
alwayscoverittoprotect thesocket
pin.
3.Thepinsof socketreveal.
CPU&Cooler Installation
WhenyouareinstallingtheCPU, makesuretheCPUhasacoolerattached on
thetoptopreventoverheating. Meanwhile,donotforgettoapplysomethermal
pasteonCPUbeforeinstalling theheatsink/coolerfanforbetterheatdispersion.
Followthestepsbelowtoinstall theCPU&coolercorrectly.Wrong installationwill
causethedamageofyourCPU&mainboard.
4.Opentheloadlever.
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