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B-10MS-96C8 Server Boardis available. So adding a global hot spare greatly increases the level of dataprotection. (One global hot spare is allowed for

B-11LSI SAS RAIDFigure 3.2 shows an IM volume configured with a global hot spare disk.8. When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then s

B-12MS-96C8 Server Board3.3 Creating a Second IM or IME VolumeThe LSI Logic SAS controllers allow you to configure two IM or IME volumes. If onevolume

B-13LSI SAS RAID3.4 Managing Hot SparesYou can create one global hot spare disk to protect the one or two IM/IME volumesdefined on a SAS controller. U

B-14MS-96C8 Server Board3.5 Other Configuration TasksThis section explains how to do other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IMand IME volu

B-15LSI SAS RAIDFollow these steps to delete a selected array:1. Select Delete Array on the Manage Array screen.2. Press Y to delete the array.After a

B-16MS-96C8 Server Board4. Integrated Striping OverviewThis section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) feature.4.1 Introd

B-17LSI SAS RAID4.3 IS DescriptionThe IS feature writes data across multiple disks instead of onto one disk.This is accomplished by partitioning each

B-18MS-96C8 Server Board4.4 Integrated Striping FirmwareThis section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) firmware.4.4.1 Host

B-19LSI SAS RAID5. Creating Integrated Striping VolumesThis section describes how to create Integrated Striping (IS) volumes using the LSILogic SAS BI

1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the 5500 Master Series (MS-96C8 V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.Based on th

B-20MS-96C8 Server Board2. Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 5.1.3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow

B-21LSI SAS RAIDFigure 5.2 shows an IS volume configured with two drives.6. When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then select Savecha

B-22MS-96C8 Server Board3. On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Proper-ties and press Enter.4. Continue with step 4 of

B-23LSI SAS RAIDhave finished creating the volume. You can locate individual disk drives from the SAS Topology screen. To do this,move the cursor to t

MS-96C8 Server Board1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- 45nm Intel Nehalem processor (up to 95W) in LGA1366 packageSupported QPI- Up to 6.4 GT/sChi

1-3Getting StartedOnboard I/O Back Panel- 1 PS/2 mouse port- 1 PS/2 keyboard port- 2 USB 2.0 ports- 1 serial port- 1 D-Sub VGA port- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks

MS-96C8 Server Board1-4BATT+USB PortsT: MouseB: Keyboard COM1VGA1JLAN1JLAN2CLR_CMOSJPWR1JPWR3iTEIT8213FSYS_FAN5CPU1_FANJPWR2SATA4SATA2SATA0SATA5SATA3S

2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

2-2MS-96C8 Server BoardQuick Components GuideBATT+JPWR2, p.2-8CPU0_FAN,p.2-12JPWR3, p.2-8DIMM Slots,p.2-7CPU, p.2-3SYS_FAN4,p.2-12SYS_FAN5,p.2-12DIMM

2-3Hardware SetupImportantOverheatingOverheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make surethe cooling fan can work properly to protec

2-4MS-96C8 Server Board2.Lift the load lever up and open theload plate.1. Open the load level.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

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2-6MS-96C8 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

2-8MS-96C8 Server BoardPower SupplyPIN SIGNAL13 +3.3V14 -12V15 GND16 PS-ON#17 GND18 GND19 GND20 NC21 +5V22 +5V23 +5V24 GNDPIN SIGNAL 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3

2-9Hardware SetupBack Panel I/OLED Color LED State ConditionOff LAN link is not established.Left Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established.On (

2-10MS-96C8 Server BoardConnectorImportantIf you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure thedrives separately to master / slave

2-11Hardware SetupSerial Attached SCSI Connector: MINISAS1, MINISAS2The SAS connector is a new generation serial communication protocol for devicesdes

2-12MS-96C8 Server BoardFan Power Connector: CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN, SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/5The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When c

2-13Hardware SetupFront USB Connector: JUSB2, JUSB3This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-necting high-

2-14MS-96C8 Server BoardSPI Flash ROM Connector: J2This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.Pin Description Pin Description1 +3.3V DUAL 2 +3.3V D

2-15Hardware SetupTPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional)This connector connects to an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please referto the TPM security

iiiSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away fr

2-16MS-96C8 Server BoardFront Panel Connector: JSSI1The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to thefront panel switc

2-17Hardware SetupJumperClear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOSThere is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of sys

2-18MS-96C8 Server BoardSlotPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotThe PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

3-2MS-96C8 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-96C8 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

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3-7BIOS Setup C1E SupportWhen the C1E Support (Enhanced Halt Powerdown State) is enabled, the proc-essor will transition to a lower core to bus ratio

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3-8MS-96C8 Server Board IDE ConfigurationWith “Configure SATA as ” set to [IDE]With “Configure SATA as ” set to [AHCI] SATA Configuration, SATA#2 Co

3-9BIOS Setup Configure SATA assThis setting specifies the operation mode of the onboard SATA drive. Settingoptions: [IDE], [AHCI], [RAID]. Primary/Se

3-10MS-96C8 Server Board Hot PlugThis setting enables/disables the hot plug function of the onboard SATA de-vices and only appears when Configure SATA

3-11BIOS Setup AHCI Configuration AHCI BIOS SupportThis BIOS feature controls the SATA controller's AHCI (Advanced Host Control-ler Interface) fu

3-12MS-96C8 Server Board Event Log Configuration View Event LogPress [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log. Clear Event LogWhen this setti

3-13BIOS Setup Intel VT-d Configuration Intel VT-dIntel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the capabil-ity to ensure imp

3-14MS-96C8 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 LAN Configuration Notify BMC IP SourceUse this setting to check the BMC IP source. Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet Mask i

3-16MS-96C8 Server Board Temperature Information Fan Speed Information Notify BMC FAN TypeThis setting specifies the BMC fan type.PDF created with pdf

3-17BIOS Setup Voltage Information Remote Access Configuration Remote AccessThe setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to [Enab

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3-18MS-96C8 Server Board Flow ControlFlow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission betweentwo nodes. It’s the process of adjus

3-19BIOS Setup TPM DeactivatedWhen the TPM is cleared, all the keys you previously had stored on your vaultwill be lost. You should create an archive

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3-21BIOS Setup Quick BootEnabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip someof its tests during bootup for faster system

3-22MS-96C8 Server Board Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device, 2nd Boot Device, 3rd Boot DeviceThe items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices

3-23BIOS Setup Removable Drives 1st DriveThis setting allows users to set the priority of the removable devices. Firstpress <Enter> to enter the

3-24MS-96C8 Server BoardSecurity Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These

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3-26MS-96C8 Server Board Memory FrequencyThis item allows you to select the memory frequency. Memory ModeThis setting specifies the memory mode. North

3-27BIOS Setup South Bridge Configuration GbE ControllerThese settings disable/enable the specified LAN controllers. GbE LAN Boot, 82574L OPROMThe ite

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3-28MS-96C8 Server Board ME Subsystem Configuration ME-HECIThis setting enables/disables ME-HECI. Host Embedded Controller Interface(HECI) driver is a

3-29BIOS 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-96C8 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-96C8 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

A-6MS-96C8 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

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A-8MS-96C8 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-96C8 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-96C8 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-96C8 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

A-16MS-96C8 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

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A-18MS-96C8 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-96C8 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-96C8 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-96C8 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

A-26MS-96C8 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

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A-28MS-96C8 Server Board5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system.6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click 'Yes

B-1LSI SAS RAIDLSI SAS RAIDAppendix BThis appendix explains how to configure and use thecomponents of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID (IR) soft-ware wit

B-2MS-96C8 Server BoardThis section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID solution for LSILogic SAS controllers, its features, and its

B-3LSI SAS RAID2. Integrated Mirroring OverviewThis section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature.2.1 IntroductionA

B-4MS-96C8 Server Board2.2 IM FeaturesLSI Logic Integrated Mirroring and Integrated Mirroring Enhanced support the follow-ing features: Configuration

B-5LSI SAS RAID2.3 IM/IME DescriptionThe LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports one or two mirrored volumeson each LSI Logic SAS contro

B-6MS-96C8 Server BoardAn IME volume can be configured with up to eight mirrored disks, or seven mirroreddisks and a global hot spare. Figure 2.3 show

B-7LSI SAS RAID2.4 Integrated Mirroring FirmwareThis section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) firmware,which supports up

B-8MS-96C8 Server Boarddisk. The IM firmware then resynchronizes the mirrored data. The IM firmwareis automatically notified when the failed disk has

B-9LSI SAS RAID3. Creating Integrated Mirroring VolumesThis section describes how to create Integrated Mirroring (IM) and Integrated Mirror-ing Enhanc