MSI MS-9245 User manual

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1U Rackmount Server
MS-9245
User’sGuide
G52-S9245X3

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ManualRev:2.1
Release Date: April 2004
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 equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance 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 respon-
sible 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-9245
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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CopyrightNotice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
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.
Trademarks
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AMD, Opteron™, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™
are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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AMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V2.1 Based on V2.0, adding DDR400, April 2004
PCI-X133
TechnicalSupport
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 for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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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
equipmentfromoverheating. DONOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
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 UnplugthePowerCordbefore inserting any add-oncardormodule.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has 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,STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT
MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
Safety Instructions
警告使用者:
這是甲類的資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干
擾，在這種情況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。
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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CONTENTS
FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ................................ii
Copyright Notice ...............................................................................iii
Trademarks ........................................................................................ iii
Revision History................................................................................iii
Technical Support..............................................................................iii
Safety Instructions ............................................................................ v
Chapter1.GettingStarted ........................................................................ 1-1
System Specifications .......................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-6
Packing Checklist .................................................................................1-7
System Configuration ..........................................................................1-8
FrontView........................................................................................ 1-9
RearView .........................................................................................1-9
TopView ........................................................................................ 1-14
Chapter2.HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 940 ..................................2-3
Memory................................................................................................2-5
DIMM Module Combination.........................................................2-5
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................2-5
18-Pin Main Power Supply Connector: J10....................................2-6
14-Pin Standby and Status Control Connector: J11 .......................2-6
24-Pin SCSI Power and I2C Connector: J12....................................2-6
4-PinCD-ROMPowerConnector:J14 ...........................................2-6
6-Pin Front Plane USB Connector: J15 ...........................................2-6
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-7
Front Panel Connector: J13 ............................................................2-8
SM Card 3rd I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1 ......................................2-9

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Connectors...........................................................................................2-9
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................................. 2-9
Fan Power Connectors: SFAN1/SFAN2/SFAN3/SFAN4/SFAN5 . 2-10
Ultra320SCSIConnector:SCSI 1................................................. 2-11
Server Management Card Connector: J16.................................... 2-12
Rear Status LED: J20 ................................................................... 2-13
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-14
BootBlockJumper: JBBF1 .......................................................... 2-14
PCI-X100/133Jumper:JPCIXB1 .................................................. 2-14
Clear CMOSJumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-14
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-15
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-15
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-15
Chapter3.BIOSSetup.............................................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup......................................................................................3-2
Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-2
Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3
The Menu Bar ...................................................................................... 3-4
The Main Menu ...................................................................................3-6
The Advanced Menu ........................................................................... 3-8
Chipset Configuration .................................................................. 3-9
Keyboard Configuration ............................................................. 3-11
I/O Device Configuration............................................................. 3-12
PCI Configuration........................................................................ 3-13
Console Redirection .................................................................... 3-15
POSTErrorLog ........................................................................... 3-16
IPMI ............................................................................................ 3-17
The Security Menu ............................................................................ 3-19
The Power Menu................................................................................ 3-21

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The Boot Menu.................................................................................. 3-23
The Exit Menu .................................................................................... 3-24
Chapter4. ChassisInstallation ................................................................ 4-1
System Assembly.................................................................................4-2
Chassis Cover ...............................................................................4-2
CPU and Heatsink..........................................................................4-3
CPU and Heatsink (continued) ......................................................4-4
DIMM ...........................................................................................4-5
PCICards....................................................................................... 4-6
IDEHardDisks ..............................................................................4-8
Hot Swap SCSI Hard Disks .......................................................... 4-12
Rack Mounting .................................................................................. 4-14

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Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thanking you for choosing the MS-9245 1U Rackmount
Server Barebone! The MS-9245 1U Rackmount Server is a high-
performance barebone system powered by AMD OpteronTM
processors in Socket 940. With high scalability, reliability, ease
of use, and overall value, the MS-9245 makes an ideal choice for
value conscious customers.

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System Specifications
Mainboard
hMSI-9145mainboard
CPU
hSupports AMD OpteronTM 200 or OpteronTM 100 up to 2.4GHz
Chipset
hAMD 8111 I/O bridge
hAMD8131PCI-XHub
2D/3D graphics controller
hATI Rage XL Video Controller with 8 MB of memory
Memory
hSupports up to 8 Registered ECC DDR200/266/333/400 DIMMs
h2GBperDIMMforamaximummemorysizeof16GB
PCISlot
hPCI-X64-bit100/133MHz x 2
- one full length and one half length PCI slots
DriveBays
h2 Hot-Swap SCSI (or Non-hotswap IDE) HDD
h1SlimCD-ROM
FrontI/O
h2 USB ports
RearI/O
h2 USB ports
h1VGAport
h1 serial port
h2RJ-45LANjacks

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SCSI(optional)
hSinglechannelSCSIUltra320(LSI1020)
LAN
hBroadcom2portsGigabitLAN(BCM5704C)
IDE
h2 IDE connectors, supporting up to 4 ATA-100/133 compatible devices
MSIServerManagementIPMI1.5(optional)
hMSI-9549 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP
support IPMI 1.5 (optional)
FAN
h4 pcs, 40 x 28 mm system fan
h1pc,40x20mmI/Ofan
h3 pcs integrated into power supply
PowerSupply
h411Wmax.
hActive PFC
hFullrange100~240VAC
Dimension(WxDxH)
h440(W)x660(D)x43(H)mm
Others
hHigh Performance Thermal Solution

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MS-9549BMCCardSpecification
BMCChip:
- QlogicZirconUL(ARM7 TDMI 40M RISC) ,128pinPQFP
- Host hardware interface : LPC interface
- Host software interface : KCS interface
MemorySize
- 256 X 16 Bits SRAM
- 4M Bits Flash
FormFactor:
- Add-on Card on SO-DIMM (144 pin , Key position in 50)
On-board I2Cmux
- 9545
On board Connector/Header:
- JTAG header (14 pin) for debugging
Key Features:
- IPMI1.5Compliant
- Out-of-band LAN based management using RMCP
- FRU/SEL access
- Remote out-of-band alerts
- Event log
- Support for CLI (command line interface) over Serial or shared NIC
(RMCP)
- Ability to update firmware inband unattended
- Remote access security (MD5)
- Out-of-band environmental monitoring and alerting
- Secure remote power control and system reset over Serial or shared NIC
(RMCP)
- Support Microsoft EMS
- Support on-board I2C ADM 1027 to extend Hardware monitor feature
System Management:
Two SMBus 2.0 (I2C)
One SMBus for Broadcom 5704C
One SMBus for ADM 1027 , SEEPROM access , CPU thermal sensor

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CPU Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature
System Fan speed control dependent on System Temperature
Sensor Management
Monitored Voltage: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore, 5V standby, +2.5V
Thermal protection (CPU/System overheat shut down through BMC)
No Chassis Intrusion
LEDx6(Power,DASD,Fault,ID_LED,BMC Heartbeat )
On-Board Diagnostic LEDs ( 8 x Memory DIMM, 2 x CPU, 5 x FAN )
Support shared NIC (Broadcom 5704C)

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MS-9145 v1.X Mainboard
BATT
+
AMD
8111
AMD
8131
ATi
RAGE XL
Broadcom
5704C
DIMM2
DIMM7
DIMM3
DIMM1
DIMM5
U1
U2
SFAN2 SFAN3 SFAN4
SFAN5
SFAN1
IDE1
IDE2
J10
J11
J12
J14
J15
JSMB1
PCIX1
COM2
BIOS
LSI
62022A1
USB
port
COM1
JVGA1
USB
port
SCSI 1
J13
LAN2
LAN1
J20
SW1
PCIX2
J16
JBAT1
JBBF1
SYSFAN1_ERR_LED
SYSFAN2_ERR_LED
SYSFAN3_ERR_LED
SYSFAN5_ERR_LED
SYSFAN4_ERR_LED
CPU1_ERR_LED
CPU0_ERR_LED
DIMM8
DIMM6
Mainboard Layout

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Unpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If
any item contained in the package is damaged or missing, please contact
your local dealer for replacement. In addition, keep the box and packing
materials for possible future use.
Your MS-9245 1U Rackmount Server Barebone package should
contain the following items:
Packing Checklist
* MS-9245 1U Rackmount Server x 1
(includingaMS-9145mainboard,aMS-9549BMCcard,aPower
Supply and a Fan Duct)
* Heatsink x 2
* 6”32 x 5 screw x 8
*HDDtrayset(2inaset,IDEmodel) x 2
* Rail Kit x 1
(including two rails and cable ties)
*User’sGuide x 1
*InstallationFloppyDisk x 1
*ServerDriver CD x 1
*iConsoleSuiteCD(optional) x 1

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MS-9245 1U Rackmount Server
FrontView
This section shows the configuration of the MS-9245 from different
angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
System Configuration
1. SlimCD-ROM(optional)
2. HotSwap80-pinSCSIHDD:HDD1(ID0)
IDEHDD:HDD2(PrimarySlave)
3. HotSwap80-pinSCSIHDD:HDD2(ID1)
IDEHDD:HDD1(PrimaryMaster)
4. USBPort1
5. USBPort2
6. (fromlefttoright)IDEHDDActivityLED,LocationLED,
InfoLED&ErrorLED**
7. Reset Button
8. Power Button
9. PowerLED*
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5
3
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Rear View
1. AC Power Connector
2. Half Length PCI Slot 2
3. Full Length PCI Slot 1
4. SerialPort
5. VGAPort
6. (from left to right) USB Port 3 & USB Port 4
7. (from left to right) Gbit Port 2 & Gbit Port 1
8. PowerLED*
9. NMISwitch
10. ErrorLED**
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2
5
3
467 8
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NOTE
* Please refer to Table 1. MS-9245 Front Bezel & Rear I/O
LEDs Definitions for more information on Power LED.
** Please refer to Table 2. MS-9245 System Error and
Diagnostic LEDs Definitions for more information on Error
LED.

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Table 1. MS-9245 Front Bezel & Rear I/O LEDs Definitions
LED Color State Description
ON System operatingGreen
Blink System main power off and
standby power on
Power
OFF OFF AC power removed
Green Random blink IDE HDD access activityIDE HDD Activity
OFF OFF No disk activity
Amber ON Some component error/failureError
OFF OFF System normal operation
Blue ON Identify active via iConsole
command
Location
(Controlled by MSI
iConsole AP only) OFF OFF No identification
Information Amber Reserved for new BIOS function
upgrade
Green Random blink HDD access activitySwappable SCSI
HDD Access OFF OFF No disk activity

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Table2. MS-9245 System ErrorandDiagnosticLEDsDefinitions
DiagnosticLEDs
Diagnostic LEDs use signal display to help users understand their
system.When POST or Service Processor detects an error, the correspond-
ing LEDs light up to alert the user to the condition and help service
personnel identify the failing component. A system error single LED on the
front panel and in the rear of the system first alters the users that an error has
occurred. Service personnel next check inside the system to determine
which subsystem has an error LED lit. This information helps the service
personnel to locate the failing component for replacement. The full failing
path remians lit until POST no longer exists or the error is fixed.
Item Error LED Diagnostic LED Description/Symptoms
1 OFF OFF Normal operation
2 ON CPU Error LED ON Processor related problems
3 ON SCSI Error LED ON SCSI hard drive Error/failure
4 ON FAN Error LED ON Fan failure
5 ON Memory Error LED ON Memory error/failure
6 ON N/A Power supply error/failure

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The Rear Panel provides the following connectors:
USB Connectors
The mainboard provides an UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
ths connector.
USB Port
1 2 3 4
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VCC +5V
2 -Data0 NegativeDataChannel0
3 +Data0 PositiveDataChannel0
4 GND Ground
USB Port Description
LAN (RJ-45) Jacks: Giga-bit LAN
The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Lo-
cal Area Network (LAN). Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000,
100 or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack.
Giga-bit LAN Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 D0P Differential Pair 0+
2 D0N Differential Pair 0-
3 D1P Differential Pair 1+
4 D2P Differential Pair 2+
5 D2N Differential Pair 2-
6 D1N Differential Pair 1-
7 D3P Differential Pair 3+
8 D3N Differential Pair 3-

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VGA Connector
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a
VGAmonitor.
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15 11
VGA Connector
(DB 15-pin)
Pin Signal Description
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 HorizontalSync
14 VerticalSync
15 SCL
Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 & COM 2 (optional)
The mainboard offers two 9-pin DIN connectors for serial ports COM 1
and COM 2. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/
receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices
directly to them.
COM 1
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR DataTerminalReady)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR DataSetReady
7 RTS RequestToSend
8 CTS ClearTo Send
9 RI Ring Indicate
COM 1 Pin Definition
COM 2
8 6 4 2
9 7 5 3 1 PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 Data Carrier Detect 2 ReceiveData
3 TransmitData 4 DataTerminalReady
5 Ground 6 DataSetReady
7 RequesttoSend 8 CleartoSend
9 Ring Indicator 10 Ground
COM 2 Pin Definition