MSI K9ND Speedster2 Series User manual

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K9NDSpeedster2 Series
MS-9661 (V1.X)ServerBoard
G52-96611X3
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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
V1.2 Updatingmemory&CPU November2008
TechnicalSupport
Ifaproblemariseswithyoursystemandnosolutioncanbeobtainedfromtheuser’s
manual,pleasecontactyourplaceofpurchaseorlocaldistributor.Alternatively,
pleasetrythefollowing helpresourcesforfurtherguidance.
VisittheMSIwebsiteat http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?
func=service forFAQ,technicalguide, BIOSupdates,driverupdates,and
otherinformation.
Contactourtechnicalstaffat http://ocss.msi.com.tw.
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SafetyInstructions
CAUTION: Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommendedbythe
manufacturer.
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:
†Thepowercordorplugisdamaged.
†Liquid haspenetratedintotheequipment.
†Theequipmenthasbeen exposedtomoisture.
†The equipmentdoesnotworkwelloryoucannotgetitworkaccordingto
User’sManual.
†Theequipmenthasdroppedand damaged.
†Theequipmenthasobvioussign of breakage.
12.DONOTLEAVETHISEQUIPMENTINANENVIRONMENTUNCONDITIONED,STOR-
AGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
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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-9661
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
Chapter2HardwareSetup....................................................................................2-1
Quick ComponentsGuide....................................................................................2-2
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)............................................................................2-3
Memory.................................................................................................................2-8
PowerSupply....................................................................................................2-10
BackPanel...........................................................................................................2-11
Connector..........................................................................................................2-13
Jumper................................................................................................................2-19
Slot......................................................................................................................2-20
Chapter3BIOSSetup.............................................................................................3-1
EnteringSetup.....................................................................................................3-2
The Menu Bar......................................................................................................3-4
Main......................................................................................................................3-5
Advanced............................................................................................................3-7
Power.................................................................................................................3-21
Boot....................................................................................................................3-23
Exit......................................................................................................................3-24
AppendixAnVIDIASATARAID.............................................................................A-1
Introduction..........................................................................................................A-2
RAIDConfiguration..............................................................................................A-3
NVIDIARAIDUtilityInstallation.............................................................................A-9
RAIDDrivesManagement..................................................................................A-12
AppendixBRealtekALC888Audio.....................................................................B-1
InstallingtheRealtekHDAudioDriver................................................................B-2
SoftwareConfiguration......................................................................................B-4
HardwareSetup................................................................................................B-19
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Chapter1
Thankyou forchoosingthe K9NDSpeedster2(MS-
9661 v1.X),an excellentATXserverboardfromMSI.
Based on theinnovative nVIDIAMCP55Pro chipset
foroptimalsystemefficiency,theK9NDSpeedster2
supportsuptotwo45nmQuad-CoreAMDOpteron pro-
cessorsunder115W(TDP)in Socket1207andsup-
portsupto8RegisteredECC DDR2533/667/800 DIMM
slotstoprovidethemaximumof 32GBmemorycapacity.
Intheentry-levelandmid-rangemarketsegment,the
K9ND Speedster2canprovideahigh-performanceso-
lutionfortoday’sfront-endand generalpurposeserver/
workstation,aswell asin the future.
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MS-9661ServerBoard
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MainboardSpecifications
Processor
-Supportsup totwo45nmQuad-CoreAMDOpteron processors
under115W(TDP)inSocket1207
-HyperTransportinterfacecapableofoperating upto2000MT/s
-Meetsthermalrequirements
Chipset
-nVIDIA nForceProfessional3600 MCP(MCP55 Pro)
Memory
-SupportsECC RegisteredDDR2533/667/800 DIMMs
-8DDR2DIMM slotsup to32GBmemory
IDE
-1-channelbusmasterIDEport
-SupportsATA133/100/66
SATA
-6SATAII portssupport6SATAII devices
-Storageanddatatransfersatupto300 MB/s
Floppy
-1floppyport
IEEE1394(Optional)
-VIA VT6308IEEE 1394controller
LAN
-2GigabitEthernetcontrollersbundled intoMarvell88E1116
(MCP55Pro)
Audio
-Realtek ALC888 7.1-channelHDAcodec
Graphics
-XGIZ7graphicscontroller
-Onboard16MBVideoSDRAM
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Getting Started
Connectors
BackPanel
-1xPS/2mouseport
-1xPS/2keyboardport
-1xserialport
-1xVGAport
-2xRJ-45 GigabitLANports
-4xUSB ports
-1xaudiojack
OnboardPinheaders
-2xUSB connectors
-2x1394 connectors(optional)
-1xserialportconnector
-1xproprietaryfront audioconnector
Slots
-1PCI-Express x16 slot(PCI_E3supportsx8SLIorx16 signal)
-1PCI-Express x16 slot(PCI_E1supportsx8signal)
-1PCI-Express x8slot(PCI_E2supportsx4signal)
-2PCIslots
FormFactor
-ATXformfactor12”x10.2”
Mounting
-9mountingholes
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K9ND Speedster2 (MS-9661 v1.X)ATXServerBoard
MainboardLayout
BATT
+
PCI_E3
P1_DIMM1
P0_DIMM4
P1_DIMM2
P0_DIMM3
P1_DIMM3
P0_DIMM2
P1_DIMM4
P0_DIMM1
PCI_E2
ALC888
VIAVT6308P
(Optional)
PCI_E1
PCI2
PCI1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
CPU1_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
JPWR1
JPWR2
SYS_FAN4
J1394_1 (Optional)
JUSB2
JUSB1
J2
J1
SATA_1
SATA_2
SATA_3 SATA_4
SATA_5
SATA_6
CPU0_FAN1
CHA_FAN1
IDE1
JBAT1
COM2 JFP2
JFP1
FLOPPY1
Top: LANJack
Bottom: USBPorts
Top: LANJack
Bottom: USBPorts
Top:
Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
Top:VGAPort
Bottom:SerialPort
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS
B:SPDIFOut
-Out
NVIDIAnForce
MCP55Pro
CPU1 CPU0
LAN_LINK2 LAN_LINK1
J4
XGI
Z7
J1394_2
(Optional)
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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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Quick ComponentsGuide
COM2, p.2-16
JUSB1/2,
p.2-16
JFP1, p.2-17
JPWR1,p.2-10
JFP2, p.2-17
J1394_1/2,
p.2-18
PCI-Class
Slots,p.2-20
CPU, p.2-3
CPU1_FAN1,
p.2-15
IDE1, p.2-13
J1, p.2-17
DIMMSlots, p.2-8
CHA_FAN1,
p.2-15
JBAT1, p.2-19
J4, p.2-18
SYS_FAN4, p.2-15
JPWR2,p.2-10
BackPanel
I/O, p.2-11
SYS_FAN2,
p.2-15
FLOPPY1,
p.2-13
DIMMSlots,
p.2-8
SYS_FAN3,
p.2-15
SATA_1~6,
p.2-14
LAN_LINK1,
LAN_LINK2,
p.2-15
SYS_FAN1,p.2-15
CPU0_FAN1,
p.2-15

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HardwareSetup
CPU(CentralProcessingUnit)
Thismainboardsupportsthelatest Dual-Core/Quad-CoreAMD Opteronpro-
cessorunder115W (TDP).Whenyouareinstalling theCPU, make surethatyou
install thecoolertopreventtheCPUfromoverheating. If youdonothavethe
CPUcooler,contactyourdealertopurchaseand installitbeforeturning onthe
computer.
Important
1.OverheatingwillseriouslydamagetheCPUandsystem.Alwaysmake
surethecoolingfancanworkproperlytoprotecttheCPUfromoverheating.
2.Makesurethatyouapplyan evenlayerofheatsinkpaste(orthermal tape)
between theCPUand the heatsinktoenhanceheatdissipation.
3.Whilereplacing theCPU,always turnoff the powersupplyorunplugthe
powersupply spowercordfromthegroundedoutletfirsttoensurethe
safetyofCPU.
AMD Opteron CPUin 1207-Pin Package
Thepin-padside The surface
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
Alignment Key
Remembertoapplysomesiliconeheat
transfercompound onitforbetter
heatdispersion.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
Alignment Key
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Socket1207 CPU&CoolerInstallation
1. LocatethefirstCPUsocket.(TheCPUhasaplasticcapon ittoprotectthecontact
fromdamage.Beforeinstallingthe CPU,alwayscoverittoprotectthe socket
pins.)
3. Raisetheloadleveruptoitsfull extent. 4. Opentheloadplate.
2. Removetheplasticcapfromtheloadplate.Thepinsof thesocketreveal.
5. Afterconfirming theCPUdirection(indicatedbelowwithredcircles)forcorrect
mating,putdowntheCPUin thesockethousing frame.Besuretograsponthe
edgeof theCPUbase.Notethatthealignmentkeysarematched.
6. VisuallyinspectiftheCPUisseatedwellintothesocket. Ifnot,takeout theCPU
withpureverticalmotionand reinstall.
YellowtriangleisthePin1indicator
Alignment Key
YellowTriangle
Alignment Key

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HardwareSetup
7. Covertheloadplateontothepackage.
8. Pressdowntheload leverlightlyontotheloadplateandthen securethelever
withthehookundertheretentiontab.
9. Placethecoolersetontopof thereten-
tionmechanism.Securethemetalclips
onthecoolersettothehooksonthe
retentionmechanism.
10.Connectthecoolerpowercordtothe
onboardCPUfanpowerconnector.
Mainboardphotosshowninthissec-
tion arefordemonstrationonlyand may
differfromthe actuallookofyour
mainboard.

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PrecautionsforThermalIssues
Tovirtuallyeliminatethermalissues,usersareadvisedtotakeproperprecautions.
1. Usersarerecommendedtouse AVCZ7UB408*** seriescoolerwheninstalling
120W AMDOpteronCPU.
2. Usersarerecommendedtouse AVCZ8UB009*** seriescoolerwheninstalling
95W AMDOpteronCPU.

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HardwareSetup
3. Whenchoosingthe systemchassis,makesurethatitssystemfanislocated
adjacenttothe MCP55 Prochipset. Thisway,thesystemfanwill contributealot
totheheatdissipationof thechipsetand PCI interfacecards.
4. Theheatof theCPUsshould bedirectedtotheCSPheatsinksforbettercooling
effect.Followthe recommendedinletairdirection(asindicated belowbyred
arrows)forcorrectorientationof yourCPUcoolers.
BATT
+
PCI_E3
P1_DIMM1
P0_DIMM4
P1_DIMM2
P0_DIMM3
P1_DIMM3
P0_DIMM2
P1_DIMM4
P0_DIMM1
PCI_E2
ALC888
VIAVT6308P
(Optional)
PCI_E1
PCI2
PCI1
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN3
CPU1_FAN1
SYS_FAN1
JPWR1
JPWR2
SYS_FAN4
J1394_1 (Optional)
JUSB2
JUSB1
J2
J1
SATA_1
SATA_2
SATA_3 SATA_4
SATA_5
SATA_6
CPU0_FAN1
CHA_FAN1
IDE1
JBAT1
COM2 JFP2
JFP1
FLOPPY1
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USB Ports
Top:LANJack
Bottom:USB Ports
Top:
Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
Top:VGAPort
Bottom:SerialPort
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T:RS-Out
M:CS
B:SPDIFOut
-Out
NVIDIAnForce
MCP55Pro
CPU1 CPU0
LAN_LINK2 LAN_LINK1
J4
XGI
Z7
J1394_2
(Optional)
S
y
s
t
e
m
F
a
n
CSPHeatsink
CSPHeatsink
recommendedinletairdirection
recommended
inletair direc-
tion
recommendedinletairdirection

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Memory
64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
Dual-Channel ModePopulation Rule
InDual-Channel mode,thememorymodulescantransmitand receivedatawithtwo
databuslinessimultaneously.Enabling Dual-Channelmode canenhancethesystem
performance.PleaserefertothefollowingtablesforpopulationrulesunderDual-
Channelmode.
CPU0 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Rule1(Single-Channel) V V
Rule2(Dual-Channel) V V
Rule3(Dual-Channel) V V
Rule4(Dual-Channel) V V V V
CPU1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Rule1(Single-Channel) V V
Rule2(Dual-Channel) V V
Rule3(Dual-Channel) V V
Rule4(Dual-Channel) V V V V
TheDIMM slotsareintended forsystemmemorymodules.