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MS-91C2 Server Board1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- 45nm Intel Gainstown/Nehalem processors in LGA1366 packageSupported QPI- Up to 6.4 GT/sChips
1-3Getting StartedOnboard I/O Back Panel- 1 serial console port (RJ-45 jack)- 2 USB 2.0 ports- 2 Gigabit LAN jacks- 1 VGA port- 2 InfiniBand connector
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2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be
2-2MS-91C2 Server BoardQuick Components GuideFAN1, p.2-11JUSB1~2, p.2-12J_IPMB1, p.2-13COM2, p.2-11SATA1~4, p.2-10J_SMLINK1, p.2-14CPU, p.2-3DIMM Slot
2-3Hardware SetupImportantOverheatingOverheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make surethe cooling fan can work properly to protec
2-4MS-91C2 Server Board2.Lift the load lever up and open theload plate.1. Open the load lever.CPU & Cooler InstallationWhen you are installing the
2-5Hardware Setup6.Cover the load plate onto thepackage.5.Visually inspect if the CPU is seatedwell into the socket. If not, take outthe CPU with pure
2-6MS-91C2 Server Board9.Align the holes on the mainboard withthe heatsink. Push down the cooleruntil its four clips get wedged intothe holes of the m
2-7Hardware SetupMemoryThese DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.Installing Memory Modules1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Fli
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2-8MS-91C2 Server BoardImportant1. Make sure that all connectors are connected to the power supply to ensurestable operation of the mainboard.2. Power
2-9Hardware SetupBack Panel I/O Serial Console PortThe serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16bytes FIFOs. You
2-10MS-91C2 Server BoardSerial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA4This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con-nect to on
2-11Hardware SetupFan Power Connector: FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire to
2-12MS-91C2 Server BoardFront USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-necting
2-13Hardware SetupFront Panel Connector: JFP1This connector is designed for electrical connection to the front panel switches andLEDs.IPMB Connector:
2-14MS-91C2 Server BoardI2C Bus Connector: J_SMBUS1, J_SMLINK1This connector, known as I2C, is for users to connect System Management Bus(SMBus) inter
2-15Hardware SetupClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of system confi
2-16MS-91C2 Server BoardSlotImportantWhen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug thepower supply first. Meanwhile, read the doc
3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You
iiiSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away fr
3-2MS-91C2 Server BoardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better sys
3-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions
3-4MS-91C2 Server BoardThe Menu Bar MainUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. AdvancedUse this menu to set up the ite
3-5BIOS SetupMain AMI BIOS, Processor, System MemoryThese items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Readonly. System TimeThi
3-6MS-91C2 Server BoardAdvanced CPU Configuration C1E SupportWhen the C1E Support (Enhanced Halt Powerdown State) is enabled, the proc-essor will tran
3-7BIOS Setupthe processor to the voltage regulator before entering Halt Powerdown State(C1). Not all porcessors support Enhanced Halt Powerdown State
3-8MS-91C2 Server Board Intel(R) TurboMode TechThis item is used to enable/ disable Intel Robson technology. Intel Robson tech-nology is turbo memory
3-9BIOS Setup 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th IDE[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select[Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that thespecification
3-10MS-91C2 Server Board Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 AddressSelect an address and a corresponding interrupt for the se
3-11BIOS Setup Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version FeaturesThis setting allows you to select the ACPI version. ACPI APIC SupportThis BIOS feature
ivFCC-B Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has beentested and found to complywith the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant t
3-12MS-91C2 Server Board Chipset ACPI Configuration High Performance Event TimerThe High Precision Event Timer (HPET) was developed jointly by Intel a
3-13BIOS Setup AHCI BIOS SupportThis BIOS feature controls the SATA controller's AHCI (Advanced Host Control-ler Interface) functionality. It is
3-14MS-91C2 Server Board IPMI 2.0 Configuration Status of BMC, BMC Firmware VersionThese settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard ManagementCont
3-15BIOS Setup BMC LAN1/ LAN2 Configuration Notify BMC IP SourceUse this setting to check the BMC IP source. Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet
3-16MS-91C2 Server Board FAN Control TypeThis item enables/disables the Smart Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellentfeature which will adjust the CPU
3-17BIOS Setuphost system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal devicefor console redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key SupportThis se
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3-19BIOS Setup Quiet BootThis BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes-sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer&ap
3-20MS-91C2 Server BoardSecurity Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These
3-21BIOS SetupChipset CPU Bridge Configuration QPI Links SpeedThis item allows you to select the QPI links speed type.PDF created with pdfFactory Pro
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3-22MS-91C2 Server Board QPI FrequencyThis item allows you to select the QPI frequency. Memory FrequencyThis setting allows you to select the memory f
3-23BIOS Setup North Bridge InformationThis sub-menu shows the north bridge information. South Bridge Configuration USB FunctionsThis setting specifie
3-24MS-91C2 Server Board Restore on AC Power LossThis setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure orinterrupt occurs. Avai
3-25BIOS SetupExit Save Changes and ExitSave changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and ExitAbandon all changes and exit the Setu
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A-1Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDIntel ICH10R SATA RAIDAppendix AThis appendix will assist users in configuring and en-abling RAID functionality on platformsP
A-2MS-91C2 Server BoardIntroductionImportantThe least number of hard drives for RAID 0, RAID 1, Recovery or Matrixmode is 2. The least number of hard
A-3Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDBIOS ConfigurationAfter the above message shows, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enterthe RAID Config
A-4MS-91C2 Server Board(1) Create RAID Volume1. Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The followingscreen appears. Then in
A-5Intel ICH10R SATA RAID3. In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use<Space> key to select the disks you
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A-6MS-91C2 Server Board 6.Then the following screen appears for you to confirm if you are sure tocreate the RAID volume. Press <Y> to continue.
A-7Intel ICH10R SATA RAID(2) Delete RAID VolumeHere you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAIDdrives will be lost.Selec
A-8MS-91C2 Server Board(3) Reset Disks to Non-RAIDSelect option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAIDvolume and remove
A-9Intel ICH10R SATA RAID(4) Recovery Volume OptionsSelect option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press <Enter> to change recoveryvolume mode. The
A-10MS-91C2 Server BoardInstalling DriverInstall Driver in Windows Server 2008/2003† New Windows Server 2008/2003 InstallationThe following details
A-11Intel ICH10R SATA RAID† Existing Windows Server 2008/2003 Driver Installation1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.2. The CD will auto-run a
A-12MS-91C2 Server BoardInstall Intel Matrix Storage ConsoleThe Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the harddrive
A-13Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDThe InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following:Click on the Next button to proceed t
A-14MS-91C2 Server BoardAfter reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button tocontinue.The window shows the components to be
A-15Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDOnce the installation is complete, the following window appears.The following window appears to show the Readme File Informa
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A-16MS-91C2 Server BoardRAID Migration InstructionsImportantA Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from theadded disk and
A-17Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDCreate RAID Volume from Existing DiskTo create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAIDVolume f
A-18MS-91C2 Server Board(1) Configure VolumeHere you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selectingthe RAID level and strip
A-19Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDexpensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order tobe able to calculate the correct parity information), orsimilar to R
A-20MS-91C2 Server Board(3) Select Member Hard Drive(s)Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click “--->” to
A-21Intel ICH10R SATA RAID(4) Specify Volume SizeSpecify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. Youmay enter the amoun
A-22MS-91C2 Server Board(6) Start MigrationThe migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the sizeof the disks being used and
A-23Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDRecovery Volume CreationA recovery volume can be created using either Basic mode or Advanced mode in theIntel Matrix Storage
A-24MS-91C2 Server BoardRecovery Volume in Advanced Mode CreationTo create a recovery volume in Advanced mode, use the following steps:(1) Open the In
A-25Intel ICH10R SATA RAID(6) Select a hard drive to be used as the master hard drive for the recovery volume.(7) Select a hard drive to be used as th
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A-26MS-91C2 Server Board(8) Select an update policy.(9) Select Finish to begin recovery volume creation.PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version
A-27Intel ICH10R SATA RAIDA RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its harddrive members fails or is temporarily disconn
A-28MS-91C2 Server Board5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Yes
1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the 5520 Master Series (MS-91C2 V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.Based on th
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