MS - 9211 1U Rackmount Server User’s Guide Version 1.
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: December 2002 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................... ii Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii Revision History ........................................................................................... iii Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii Safety Instructions ......................................................
USB Connector .............................................................................. 2-7 Serial Port Connectors: COM1 & COM2 ....................................... 2-8 VGA DB 15 Pin Connector: VGA1 ................................................. 2-8 RJ-45 Lan Jacks: 10/100 LAN or Giga-bit LAN .............................. 2-9 Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-10 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ................................
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 3-14 Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-18 Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-21 PnP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................... 3-24 PC Health Status ................................................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server. This high-performance barebone system supports the powerful Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and the industry-leading hardwares and provides the most efficient and professional solution to meet your needs.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Mainboard Specifications CPU h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood processor in 478-pin package h Supports 1.5GHz~2.8GHz and up Chipset h Intel® 845E chipset - Support 100MHz/133MHz system clock - Intel® NetBurst micro-architecture supports 400MHz/533MHz system bus h Intel® ICH4 chipset - Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec - PCI Master 2.
Getting Started - Onboard 8MB video SDRAM. LAN h Option 1: Dual Intel® 82551 10/100Mbps LAN controllers. h Option 2: One Intel® 82551 10/100Mbps LAN controller & One Intel® 82540 1Gbps LAN controller.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Mainboard Layout CFAN1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard PSFAN1 JPW1 ATX Power Supply DIMM 2 DIMM 1 FDD1 USB ports Intel LAN Chip Winbond W83627HF-AW LAN 2 845 chipset Intel Intel 845E Chipset LAN 1 COM 2 +BATT PCI 1 Intel LAN Chip JBAT1 ICH 4 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 FWH IDE 3 Promise PDC20276 PC87431HM ATI RageXL IDE 4 JLCD1 IR2 Winbond JUSB2 JUSB3 SFAN1 JACT2 J14 JFP1 JACT1 845E Master-LR (MS-9129 v1.
Getting Started MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures Ø monitor fan speed(s) Ø monitor system voltage Ø monitor chassis intrusion If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server D-LED™ (Optional) The D-LED™ (Diagnostic LED) uses graphic signal display to help users understand their system. Four LEDs (LED1 ~ LED4) embedded on the mainboard provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This special feature is very useful for the overclocking users. These users can use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures.
Getting Started Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server LCD Front Panel Control Installing the LCD Control Service Version: V2.2 OS supported: Windows NT 4 with Service Pack 4 or latest version Windows 2000, Windows XP Step 1: Insert the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse to the CDROM drive and double-click the executable file “setup.exe” to start the Setup program. Step 2: The screen will show the Welcome dialog box as shown below. Click Next to continue.
Getting Started Step 4: Setup has finished installing the LCD Control service on your computer. Click Install service to enable the LCD Control service. Step 5: Click OK to continue. You can restart the computer now.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Un-installing the LCD Control Service Step 1: Click Start, and then point to Programs. Under Programs, Click LCD Control Panel and the following screen will pop up. Click Remove service to disable the LCD Control service. Step 2: Click OK to continue. Step 3: Under Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the un-installation process.
Getting Started LCD Function Menu Here shows the LCD Front Panel and its three control buttons. Up Up Enter Next Enter Next Go to the previous selection. Execute the command. Go to the next selection. After you have installed the LCD Control Panel Service, you can simply use the LCD Front Panel Control buttons to get access to the information under LCD Info, H/W Monitor and System Conf menus. Firmware Mode LCD Info Build Date Baud Rate Character H/W Monitor CPU (temp.) Chassis (temp.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Host name Date Set Date Time Set Time Memory Hard Disk Information Size Usage Available Disk C Size Usage Available Disk D Size Usage Available Disk E Size Usage Available Disk F Size Usage Available System Conf LAN1 IP Net Mask Set IP Set Net Mask LAN2 IP Net Mask Set IP Set Net Mask Restart OS Shutdown OS 1-12 Yes No Yes No
Getting Started Before Boot to OS (Debug Function) Function Description LCD Panel v1.1 Initialize OK Show product information and version BIOS POST: C1 Msg: Mem Sizing If the system has memory issues, it will stop at C1. BIOS POST: C3 Msg: BIOS chsum If the system has BIOS issues, it will stop at C3. BIOS POST: 18 Msg: CPU Init. If the system has CPU issues, it will stop at 18. BIOS POST: 2B Msg: VGA Init. If the system has VGA issues, it will stop at 2B. BIOS POST: 2D Msg: Sign-on Msg.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server LCD Info Function Firmware Description 1/5 Show LCD Firmware version 2/5 Show LCD working mode V1.
Getting Started H/W Monitor Function CPU Description 1/15 Show CPU temperature information 2/15 Show chassis temperature information 3/15 Show System FAN speed information 4/15 Show Power FAN speed information 5/15 Show CPU FAN speed information 6/15 Show V core voltage information 7/15 Show I/O voltage information 8/15 Show 3.3V voltage information 9/15 Show +5V voltage information 42C Chassis 28C System FAN 0 RPM Power FAN 4219 RPM CPU FAN 0 RPM V core 1.46V I/O Voltage 1.08V 3.3V 3.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server System Conf Function Description Host name 1/9 Show system’s host name Date 2/9 Set Date 1/1 Show the date and allow to set the date 3/9 Set Time 1.1 Show the time and allow to set the time 4/9 Size 1/3 Show memory’s size 2002.8.21 Time 13:24:50 Memory 511MB Usage 2/3 Unable to show used memory size 153MB Available 3/3 Unable to show available memory size 358MB Hard Disk 5/9 It can detect 4 disks on this system.
Getting Started System Conf (continued) Function Description Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size 0MB Disk F 4/4 Size 1/3 0MB 0MB Usage 2/3 Show this partition’s size Unable to show the used size 0MB Available 3/3 Unable to show the available size 0MB LAN1 6/9 100.100.100.101 IP 1/4 Show the system IP information 100.100.100.101 Netmask 2/4 Show the system Net Mask information 255.255.255.0 Set IP Allow users to set the system’s IP 000.000.000.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server System Configuration This section shows the configuration of the MS-9211 from different angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel. Front View 2 1 6 3 5 4 after enlargement 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Getting Started Power Button This main power button is used to turn on or off the system. Power Indicator This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main power is turned on. LAN Status Indicators These two LED indicators flash to show the activity status on LAN1 and LAN2. Hard Disk Drive In-use Indicator This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the hard disk.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Rear View 2 1 after enlargement 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Getting Started Top View 2 1 3 6 5 4 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Packing Checklist 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.
Getting Started Ear Set M4x6 black screws x4 2 ears M5x12 screws x2 Chassis Rail Bracket Set 4 secure plates 4 brackets M5x8 screws x8 M4 Nut x8 M4x6 screws x8 Rail Set 2 rails M4x4 screws x8 1-23
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® P4 Northwood processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
Hardware Setup Memory DIMM 2 DIMM 1 845 Intel chipset The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~2). DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~2) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server DIMM Module Combination Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. You can install either single- or doublesided modules to meet your own needs.
Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Keyboard USB COM 1 VGA LAN LAN Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector.
Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 & COM2 The mainboard offers two 9-pin connectors as serial port COM 1 & 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 the connectors.
Hardware Setup RJ-45 LAN Jacks: 10/100 LAN or Giga-bit LAN The mainboard provides two standard RJ-45 jacks for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). Two options are available upon request: 1. Dual 10/100 LAN. 2. One 10/100 LAN & one Giga-bit LAN. Giga-bit LAN enables data to be transferred at 1000, 100 or 10Mbps. 10/100 LAN enables data to be transferred at 100 or 10Mbps. You can connect a network cable to either LAN jack.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. 845 Intel chipset IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server ATA133 RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Optional) The mainboard offers high-end Ultra ATA/133 RAID (0 or 1) hard drive interface specifications supported through Promise® PDC20276 controller . The Ultra ATA/133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is one-third faster than earlier record-breaking Ultra ATA/100 technology and is backward compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface.
Hardware Setup Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/PSFAN1 The CFAN1 (processor fan), SFAN1 (system fan), and PSFAN1 (power supply fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
Hardware Setup Front USB Connectors: JUSB2, JUSB3 845 Intel 9 10 chipset The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB2 & JUSB3 (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that are compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: 1. Take out the USB2.0 Bracket (optional accessory upon request). 2. Locate the USB pinheaders JUSB2 and JUSB3 on the motherboard. 3. Connect the USB cables from USB 2.0 bracket to the JUSB2 and JUSB3 pin headers separately. Connected to JUSB2 & JUSB3 Separately USB 2.0 Bracket (optional) 4. Place the USB 2.0 bracket into the appropriate slot of the system case. MSI Reminds You... The USB 2.0 controller is backwards compatible with USB 1.
Hardware Setup IrDA Infrared Module Header: IR2 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. The IR2 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server LAN LED Connectors: JACT1, JACT2 845 Intel chipset The LAN LED connectors are used to connect to LAN LEDs, which show the activity of the LAN. JACT1 is for LAN 1 jack and the JACT2 is for LAN2 jack. Both LAN1 & LAN2 jacks are located on the back panel.
Hardware Setup Diagnostic LEDs: LED1, LED2, LED3, LED4 (Optional) The mainboard comes with four LEDs and allows users to identify system problem through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to D-LED™ in Chapter 1.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Jumpers The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of jumpers. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 845 Intel chipset There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on.
Hardware Setup Slots 8 45 In te l ch ip se t The motherboard provides one 32-bit Master PCI bus slot. PCI Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot allows you to insert the expansion card to meet your needs. When adding or removing the expansion card, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Sub-Menu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a submenu can be launched from this field.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server The Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays thirteen configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press to enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. IPMI V1.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status (for mainboards without mBMC chip) This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system performance.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the or keys to switch to the value you prefer. Date (mm:dd:yy) This allows you to set the system to the date that you want (usually the current date). The format is .
BIOS Setup your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually. If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server IPMI V1.5 BIOS Features This setup screen appears only when the mBMC chip (for Server Management) is integrated on the mainboard. PEF Configuration Status This option shows the current Platform Event Filter (PEF) configuration status. (Read only) Setting PEF Configuration This setting is used to set the Platform Event Filter (PEF) configuration. When [Enabled] is selected, the server will send the event signal to the BMC. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
BIOS Setup able on expiration of the Watchdog Timer: No Action, Hard Reset, Power Down, Power Cycle. WatchDog Timer Counter This feature allows users to set the time interval to reboot the computer if a timeout event occurs. Setting options: 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 30 Sec, 40 Sec.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority This setting determines the boot priority of the installed hard disks. Virus Warning The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
BIOS Setup CPU L1 & L2 Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. The settings enable/disable the internal cache (also known as L1 or level 1 cache) and external cache (also known as L2 or level 2 cache). Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “First/Second/Third Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up. Boot Other Device Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
BIOS Setup (characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24 and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000. Security Option This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below: Option Setup Description The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted as keystrokes from a local keyboard. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Baud Rate This setting specifies the transfer rate (bits per second) of Console Redirection. Setting options: 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Selectable This setting determines whether DRAM timing is configured by reading the contents of the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module. Selecting By SPD makes the following settings automatically determined by BIOS according to the configurations on the SPD. Setting options: By SPD, Manual.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server separately. This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. Setting options: 3, 2. DRAM RAS# Precharge This item controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge.
BIOS Setup 16MB. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Delayed Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed transactions cycles so that transactions to and from the ISA bus are buffered and PCI bus can perform other transactions while the ISA transaction is underway. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0~4 provide increased performance.
BIOS Setup USB 2.0 Support This setting disables/enables the support for USB 2.0 technology. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1 and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Normal IrDA ASKIR RS-232C Serial Port IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port RxD, TxD Active This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral in use. Setting options: Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo, Lo/Hi, Lo/Lo. IR Transmission Delay This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while converting to receiving mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Initial display power management signaling. Video Off In Suspend This setting determines whether the monitor will be turned off during suspend mode. Setting options: Yes, No.
BIOS Setup Settings range from 12.5% to 87.5% at 12.5% increment. Wake-Up by PME When setting to Enabled, the feature allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any event on PME (Power Management Event). Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Resume By Alarm The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. Date (of Month) Alarm The field specifies the date for Resume by Alarm. Settings: 0~31.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
BIOS Setup IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server PC Health Status This setup screen monitors the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status,.. etc and will not show up when the mBMC chip (for Server Management) is integrated on the mainboard. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU Warning Temperature If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheat problem.
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. Auto Detect PCI Clk This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to Enabled, the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press . The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
Chassis Installation Chapter 3. BIOS Setup Chassis Installation This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation of the MS-9211 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how to assembly each component of the MS-9211. Rack Mounting describes the procedures for mounting the unit into the rack in details. You can use the system assembly flowchart and the chart below to determine the proper sequence for removing or installing components to the server.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Flowchart The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and exercise caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer or experienced technician.
Chassis Installation CONNECT HDD, FDD, CD-ROM CABLES & POWER CORDS REMOVE RISER CARD BRACKET INSTALL RISER CARD REPLACE RISER CARD BRACKET CHECK IF ALL PARTS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED REPLACE CHASSIS COVER FINISH 4-3
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Chassis Cover Locate the release buttons on the chassis cover. 1 Press the release buttons and then push the cover backward to lift it up. 3 2 To replace the cover, slide the cover forward and make sure the safety lock fits firmly. 4 safety lock WARNING! Before you remove or install these modules, make sure the server is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
Chassis Installation CPU, Heatsink and Fan Duct Remove the fan duct. 1 Locate the CPU socket and lift the lever up to a 90 degree angle. CPU lever up 2 gold arrow Place the CPU on top of the socket with the gold arrow pointing to the lever. 3 Push the lever down to secure the CPU in place.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server CPU, Heatsink and Fan Duct (continued) Locate the four points of the heatsink socket. 1 Locate the four screw holes of the PHP122 heatsink. 2 Position the PHP122 heatsink onto the heatsink socket carefully to avoid damaging the components around. 3 Screw the heatsink to the chassis following a diagonal sequence.
Chassis Installation 6 7 Plug in the power cord of the PHP122 heatsink. 8 Replace the fan duct to ensure proper heat dissipation. 9 You have finished installing the heatsink and fan duct.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server DIMM Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. 1 2 4-8 Insert the SDRAM module into the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
Chassis Installation Hard Disk Drives Unscrew the HDD cover plate. 1 Turn over the HDD cover plate. 2 Remove the right bracket. 3 Place the first hard disk drive into the chassis and make sure the cables are properly connected.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Hard Disk Drives (continued) Replace the right bracket. 5 Follow the same procedures to install the second hard disk drive. 6 Replace the HDD cover plate. 7 Screw the HDD cover plate in place.
Chassis Installation Riser Card Remove the riser card bracket. 1 Unscrew the I/O shield from the riser card bracket. Save the screw for later use. 2 Insert the SCSI card into the bracket. 3 Screw the SCSI card firmly to the riser card bracket.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Replace the riser card bracket.
Chassis Installation Rack Mounting Chassis Rails and Ears Screw the ears to both sides of the chassis. 1 M4x6 black Screw the side rails to both sides of the chassis. 2 M4x6 TIPS Attach the brackets (front and rear) onto the rails; the position of the rear bracket should be adjustable, which depends on the place where the system is installed into the rack.
MS-9211 1U Rackmount Server Chassis into the Rack Screw the rails onto the rack. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ M5x8 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1 ○ ○ Align the chassis rails with the rack rails, and then push the system into the rack fully 2 Note: The chassis rails must match the rack rails well, and the ball bearing set of the rack rails should clip into the fillister on the chassis rails. Secure the system with the screws.
Chassis Installation Locking Tab To slide the system into the rack, first align the chassis rails with the rack rails. Then simultaneously press the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis rails and slide the system backward. 1 2 The system will be locked halfway while pulling it out. Pull forward the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis rails to unlock the tab. You may now remove the system from the rack.
