MSI E7520 Master2-S2M User manual

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EnglishVersion
G52-S9136X2
MS-9136SSI ServerBoard
E7520Master2Series

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CopyrightNotice
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INTERNATIONAL.Wetakeeverycareinthe preparationof thisdocument, butno
guaranteeisgivenastothecorrectnessofitscontents.Ourproductsareunder
continualimprovementand wereservetherighttomakechangeswithoutnotice.
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RevisionHistory
Revision RevisionHistory Date
V1.0 Firstrelease July2004
V2.0 ImplmentDDR-II technology June2005
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
Visit theMSI websiteforFAQ,technical guide,BIOSupdates,driverupdates,
andotherinformation: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/
faq/esc_faq_list.php
Contactourtechnicalstaff at: [e-mail]

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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 anyof thefollowing situationsarises, gettheequipmentcheckedbyaservice
personnel:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquid haspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeen exposedtomoisture.
†Theequipmenthasnotworkwell oryoucannotgetitworkaccordingto
User’sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedand damaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
SafetyInstructions
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommendedbythe
manufacturer.

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FCC-ARadioFrequency InterferenceStatement
Thisequipmenthasbeentested
andfound tocomplywiththe
limitsforaclassAdigitaldevice,
pursuanttopart 15 of the FCC
rules. Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide reasonableprotection againstharmful
interferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedin acommercialenvironment.This
equipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotin-
stalledandusedinaccordancewiththe instructionmanual,maycauseharmful
interferencetoradio communications.Operation ofthisequipmentinaresidential
areaislikelytocauseharmful interference,in whichcasetheuserwillberequired to
correctthe interferenceathisownexpense.
Notice1
Thechangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsible for
compliancecould void theuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Notice2
Shieldedinterfacecablesand A.C.powercord,ifany,mustbeusedinorderto
complywiththeemissionlimits.
VOIRLANOTICED’ INSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-StarInternational
MS-9136
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
followingtwoconditions:
(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethat
maycauseundesiredoperation.

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WEEE (WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment) Statement

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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks......................................................................................................................ii
RevisionHistory...............................................................................................................ii
TechnicalSupport............................................................................................................ii
SafetyInstructions..........................................................................................................iii
FCC-ARadio FrequencyInterferenceStatememt.........................................................iv
WEEE(WasteElectricaland ElectronicEquipment)Statement......................................v
Chapter1.Getting Started.....................................................................................1-1
MainboardSpecifications....................................................................................1-2
MainboardLayout................................................................................................1-5
MSISpecialFeatures...........................................................................................1-6
PCAlert III..................................................................................................1-6
Chapter2.HardwareSetup...................................................................................2-1
QuickComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CentralProcessing Unit: CPU...............................................................................2-3
CPUInstallation ProceduresforSocket 604...............................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-5
MemoryBusFeatures.................................................................................2-5
MemoryPopulation Rules.............................................................................2-6
InstallingDDR-II Modules..............................................................................2-7
PowerSupply.......................................................................................................2-8
SSI24-PinPowerConnector: JPWR1.........................................................2-8
SSI8-Pin PowerConnector: JPWR2...........................................................2-8
BackPanel............................................................................................................2-9
Connectors.........................................................................................................2-10
FloppyDiskDriveConnector:FDD1...........................................................2-10
ChassisIntrusion SwitchConnector:JCI1...............................................2-10
FanPowerConnectors:FAN1/2/3/5/6......................................................2-10
ATA100 HardDiskConnectors: IDE1&IDE2..............................................2-11
Serial ATARAID0,1Connectors: SATA1,SATA2....................................2-12
FrontUSBConnector:USB2.....................................................................2-13
FrontPanelConnector: JSSI1....................................................................2-13
Ultra320 SCSI Connectors:SCSI1/SCSI2(Optional)................................2-14
SCSI LEDConnector:JSCSI (Optional)....................................................2-14
SSI 5-Pin PowerConnector: CN14............................................................2-15
4-pinI2CBusConnector:CN28.................................................................2-15
5-pinI2CBusConnector:CN15.................................................................2-15
SystemIDButton: CN31.............................................................................2-16

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SerialPortConnector:COM2....................................................................2-16
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-17
ClearCMOSJumper: JBAT1......................................................................2-17
BIOSBootBlockProtectJumper:J1.........................................................2-18
SystemConfigureJumper:CN40..............................................................2-18
Slots....................................................................................................................2-19
PCI(PeripheralComponentInterconnect)Slots.......................................2-19
PCIInterruptRequest Routing....................................................................2-20
SODIMM(SmallOutlineDIMM)...................................................................2-21
Chapter3.BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup......................................................................................................3-2
ControlKeys.................................................................................................3-2
Getting Help..................................................................................................3-3
GeneralHelp<F1>.......................................................................................3-3
TheMenuBar.......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-6
SystemSummary.................................................................................................3-8
Advanced.............................................................................................................3-9
IPMI(Optional)....................................................................................................3-16
Security..............................................................................................................3-19
Boot....................................................................................................................3-21
Exit......................................................................................................................3-22
AppendixA:SCSIBIOSSetup (Optional)............................................................A-1
EnteringSCSIBIOS..............................................................................................A-2
ControlKeys.................................................................................................A-2
Selecting theSCSIChannel.........................................................................A-2
Selectingthe ManagementType.................................................................A-2
Configure/ViewSCSIControllerSettings...........................................................A-4
SCSIBusInterfaceDefinitions.....................................................................A-4
AdditionalOptions........................................................................................A-5
BIOSInformation..........................................................................................A-8
DiskUtilities...........................................................................................................A-9
AppendixB:AdaptecSATARAIDUtilityforIntelICH-HR..................................B-1
Introduction...........................................................................................................B-2
1.Overview.................................................................................................B-2
2. OperatingSystemCompatibility...............................................................B-2
3.StorageRequirements.............................................................................B-2
4.Features...................................................................................................B-2

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5.StorageManagementSoftwareOverview............................................B-2
Installingthe Driver...............................................................................................B-4
1.InstallingtheDriverin aNewWindowsSystem.....................................B-4
2.Installingthe DriverinanExistingWindowsSystem.............................B-5
3. InstallingRedHat Linux7.3or8.0...........................................................B-5
4.Installing SuSELinux8.0or8.1...............................................................B-6
Installing AdaptecStorageManager –BrowserEdition.....................................B-7
1.Overview.................................................................................................B-7
2.SupportedBrowsers...............................................................................B-7
3.Typical,Custom,andCompactInstallations............................................B-7
4.InstallingAdaptecStorageManageronWindows.................................B-8
5.InstallingAdaptecStorage ManageronLinux......................................B-11
Using AdaptecStorageManager –BrowserEdition.......................................B-12
1.Overview...............................................................................................B-12
2.ArchitectureOverview..........................................................................B-13
3.Logging In...............................................................................................B-13
4.InstallingaSecurityCertificate..............................................................B-14
5.Registering YourSoftware...................................................................B-14
6.The Basics..............................................................................................B-15
AdaptecRAIDConfigurationUtility....................................................................B-19
1.UsingtheArrayConfiguration Utility.....................................................B-19
2. UsingtheDiskUtilities............................................................................B-22
Glossary.............................................................................................................B-23

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GettingStarted
Thankyouforchoosingthe E7520 Master2Series(MS-9136
v2.X)SSIserverboard.TheE7520 Master2Seriesaresuperiorcom-
putermainboardsbasedon Intel Lindenhurst & HanceRapids
chipsetsforoptimalsystemefficiency. Designedtofitthe advanced
Intel®XeonTM processorsin the604 pin package,theE7520 Master2
Seriesprovideasolution forfront-endandgeneral purposeserver/
workstationin theentry-leveland mid-rangemarketsegment.
Chapter1.Getting
Started
Getting Started

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MainboardSpecifications
CPU
†Dual XeonTM (FSB800MHz)processorsinthe604-pin package
†1MBL2Cache
†6.4GB/sTransRate
(Formoreinformationon compatiblecomponents,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Chipset
†Intel®Lindenhurst (E7520)MCH(MemoryControllerHub)
†Intel®HanceRapidsICH(I/OControllerHub)
†Intel®PXHPCIbridge
MemoryBusFeature
†Supports8240-pinDDR-IIDIMMsupto16GB
†Dual-ChannelDDR-II 400registeredECCDIMM
(Formoreinformationon compatiblecomponents,pleasevisit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php)
Slots
†OnePCI(32-bit/33MHz)slot
†TwoPCI-X(64-bit/100MHz)slots(thegreenoneforAdaptecZero-Channel RAID&
IntelRAIDIOS)
†One PCI-X (64-bit/133MHz)slot
†TwoPCIExpress x8slots(PCIExpress Busspecificationv1.0acompliant)
HDDInterface
†SCSIinterfacesupported byAdaptecAIC-7902Ultra-320SCSIcontroller(Optional)
-IntegratedAdaptecAIC-7902 Ultra-320 SCSIadapter
-Supportsdual-channelUltra320LVDSCSI
-SupportsAdaptecZCR &Intel RAIDIOS(Zero-ChannelRAID)
†Serial ATARAIDinterfacesupported byIntel®HanceRapidsICH(with2SATA
connectorsonboard/canconnectup to2SerialATAdrives)
†UltraATA/100BusMasterIDEinterfacesupportedbyIntel®HanceRapidsICH(with
2IDEconnectorsonboard/canconnectup to4UltraATAdrives)
OnboardPeripherals
†On-BoardPeripheralsinclude:
-1floppyportsupports2FDDswith360K,720K,1.2M,1.44Mand
2.88Mbytes
-1parallel portsupportsSPP/EPP/ECPmode
-OnePS/2keyboardport
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-2serialports(COM1&COM2)
-1VGAport
-4USB2.0ports(Rear*2/ Front *2)
-2RJ45LANjacks
Network
†Intel 82541PIGigabit EthernetController
-Support100/1000Mbps
PowerManagementFeatures
†Wakeon LAN(WOL)/USB/PCI/Mouse/Ring(WOR)
†RTCalarm
†SupportsACPIS1, S4, and S5function
SystemManagement
†SMBus(I2C)
†Hardwaremonitoring
†Thermalprotection
†Chassisintrusion
BIOS
†8MbitFlashEEPROM
†PCI 2.2compliant,VPD,and DMI
†SMBIOS2.3,ACPI2.0
†SupportsPXEbootprotocol
†APM1.2,WOL,WOR
†PC2001 systemdesigncompliant
Dimension
†SSIEEB3.0FormFactor:12.0x13.0inch
Mounting
†17mountingholesintotal,includingCPUfanmounting holes
MSIRemindsYou...
Enabling the functionalityofHyper-Threading Technologyforyour
computersystemrequiresALL ofthe following platformComponents:
*CPU:Intel Pentium 4orXeon™ProcessorswithHTTechnology;
*Chipset:Intel Chipsetsthatsupport HTTechnology;
*BIOS: ABIOSthatsupportsHTTechnologyand hasitenabled;
*OS: AnoperatingsystemthatsupportsHTTechnology.
Formoreinformation onHyper-threading Technology,goto:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

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Mode Refresh MinimumAmountof MemoryRequired
rate(Hz)
640x480 60
640X480 72
640X480 75
640X480 90
640X480 100
800X600 60
800X600 70
800X600 75
800X600 90
800X600 100
1024X768 60
1024X768 72
1024X768 75
1024X768 90
1024X768 100
1280x1024 43
1280x1024 60
1280x1024 70
1280x1024 72
1600x1200 66
1600x1200 76
8bpp 16bpp 24bpp 32bpp
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 2MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 2MB 4MB 4MB
2MB 4MB 4MB 6MB
2MB 4MB 4MB 6MB
2MB - 4MB 6MB
2MB - 4MB 6MB
4MB 4MB 6MB 8MB
4MB 4MB 6MB -
Table1.2DModes(TFT orCRT)
ShadingindicatesmodesnotsupportedbyTFT
MSIRemindsYou...
PleaserefertoTable1for2Dmodessupporting bothCRTand LCD.
Thetablespecifiestheminimummemoryrequirementsforvarious
displayresolutions,refreshratesandcolordepths.
Video
†IntegratedATIRadeon 7000 graphics controller
-Onboard16MBVideoSDRAM

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MainboardLayout
MS-9136 v2.XSSI Server Board
DIMM2
DIMM6
DIMM4
DIMM8
DIMM1
DIMM5
DIMM3
DIMM7
JPWR1
BATT
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PCI6
PCI5
PCI4
PCI2
PCI3
USB
Ports
T:Mouse
B:Keyboard
LAN
JPWR2
PCI1
IDE2
IDE1
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JCI1
SATA1
SATA2
FAN6
FAN5
FAN3
CN21
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Bottom:
COMPort &
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Intel
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Intel
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Intel
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MSI SpecialFeatures
PCAlert™III
ThePCAlertTM IIIisautilityyoucanfind in theCD-ROMdisk.Theutilityisjust like
yourPCdoctorthat can detectthefollowing PC
hardwarestatusduring realtimeoperation:
ömonitorCPU&systemtemperatures
ömonitorfanspeed(s)
ömonitorsystemvoltage
ömonitorchassisintrusion
If oneoftheitemsaboveisabnormal,the
programmainscreenwillbeimmediatelyshown
onthescreen,withtheabnormalitemhighlighted
in red.Thiswillcontinue tobeshownuntil user
disablesthe warning.
MSIRemindsYou...
1.ItemsshownonPCAlert™IIIvarydependingonyoursystemstatus.
2.ThemainboardboundwithMS-9569BMCcard(ServerManage-
mentFeatures)won’tsupportPCAlert™III.

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HardwareSetup
Chapter2.Hardware
Setup
HardwareSetup
Thischapterprovidesyouwiththeinformationabouthard-
waresetupprocedures.Whiledoingtheinstallation,be carefulin
holding thecomponentsandfollowtheinstallationprocedures.For
somecomponents,if youinstall inthewrong orientation,thecompo-
nentswillnotworkproperly.
Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandling computer
components.Staticelectricitymaydamagethecomponents.

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Quick ComponentsGuide
CPU, p.2-3
CN14, p.2-15
FAN3, p.2-10
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-9
DIMM1~8, p.2-5
FAN5, p.2-10
JPWR2, p.2-8
PCISlots,
p.2-19
SCSI1/2,
p.2-14
JSCSI1, p.2-14 CN15, p.2-15
COM2, p.2-16
IDE2/1,
p.2-11
JSSI1, p.2-13
FAN1, p.2-10
JPWR1, p.2-8
JCI1, p.2-10 J1, p.2-18
CN40, p.2-18 USB2, p.2-13
JBAT1, p.2-17
SATA1/2, p.2-12
CN28, p.2-15
FAN6/2,
p.2-10
FDD1,p.2-10
CN39,p.2-21

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HardwareSetup
Themainboardsupports Single/Dual Intel®Xeon processor(s).The
mainboardusestwoCPUsocketscalledSocket604foreasyCPUinstallation. You
caninstallSINGLEorDUALCPUsontheboardtomeetyourownneeds.Keepthe
following pointsin mind beforeinstalling CPU(s):
1.If SINGLE CPUisintended,alwaysinstalltheCPUonthe CPU1 socket.
2. Toinstall DUAL CPUsonthe board,you mustuse thesametypeofCPUs
runningatthesameFSBfrequency.
Whenyouareinstalling theCPU, make suretheCPUhasaHeatSinkand
acooling fanattachedon thetop topreventoverheating. If youdonotfind the
HeatSinkand cooling fan,contactyourdealertopurchaseand install thembefore
turning onthecomputer.
Central ProcessingUnit:CPU
MSIRemindsYou...
Overheating will seriouslydamagethe CPUand system,always make
surethe coolingfancanworkproperlytoprotecttheCPUfrom
overheating.
The systemtemperatureneedstoremain under45°C.
Wehighlyrecommend thatthe directionofinletairshouldfollowthe
directionindicatedaboveforbettercoolingeffect.
Replacing theCPU
Whilereplacing the CPU,always turnoff the SSIpowersupplyor
unplug thepowersupply’spowercordfromgroundedoutletfirstto
ensurethe safetyofCPU.
CPU1
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1.Pleaseturnoffthepowerand
unplug thepowercordbefore
installing the CPU.
2.Pulltheleversidewaysaway
fromthe socket.Makesureto
raisetheleveruptoa170-de-
greeangle.
3.Lookforthe goldarrow.Thegold
arrowshouldpointtowardsthe
leverpivot. TheCPUcan onlyfit
in thecorrect orientation.
4.If theCPUiscorrectlyinstalled,
thepinsshould becompletely
embeddedintothesocketand
cannotbe seen.Pleasenote
thatanyviolation ofthe correct
installationproceduresmay
causepermanentdamagesto
yourmainboard.
5.Press theCPUdownfirmlyinto
thesocketandclosethelever.
AstheCPUislikelytomovewhile
theleverisbeingclosed,al-
waysclosetheleverwithyour
fingerspressingtightlyon top of
the CPUtomakesurethe CPUis
properlyand completelyembed-
dedintothesocket.
CPUInstallation ProceduresforSocket604
OpenLever
Sliding
Plate
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
Goldarrow
CorrectCPUplacement
IncorrectCPUplacement
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Lever
Pressdown
theCPU