MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server English Version G52-S9246X1 i
Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: July 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Safety Instructions 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 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-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii Trademarks .................................................................................................................... iii Revision History ............................................................................................................
Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware ......................................................................... 3-1 Quick Components Guide ................................................................................... 3-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................. 3-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604 .............................................. 3-4 Memory .................................................................................
Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional) .......................................................... A-1 Entering SCSI BIOS ............................................................................................ A-2 Control Keys .............................................................................................. A-2 Selecting the SCSI Channel ....................................................................... A-2 Selecting the Management Type .................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started The MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performance barebone system powered by dual Intel ® Xeon TM processors, Lindenhurst MCH, ICH5R/PXH PCI Bridges, and NS PC87366-ICK/VLA I/O Bridge. With high scalability, reliability, ease of use, and overall value, the MS-9246 makes an ideal choice for value conscious customers.
MS-9246 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 Rail Set Power Supply Options Single Power 1 + 1 Redundant Power 1 Redundant Power 1-3
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Overview This section shows the configuration of the MS-9246 from different angles, and the connectors and buttons on the front and back panel.
Getting Started Front View 2 1 3 Front Bezel 6 4 8 9 5 7 10 11 12 13 CD-ROM Drive 1 Slim CD-ROM Drive Floppy Disk Drive 2 Slim Floppy Disk Drive HDD Bay 3 Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays Port 4 5 Serial Port USB Ports 1-5
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server LED 6 Power LED This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main power is turned on. 7 HDD Activity LED This indicator shows the activity status of the hard disk drive. It flashes when the system is accessing data on the hard disk and remains off when no disk activity is detected. 8 Status LEDs of LAN# 1/2 1. The green LED is on when there is an active connection on the LAN port. 2.
Getting Started Front Bezel LEDs LED Color State Description Power/Sleep Green On Legacy power on/ACPI S0 state Blink (~1/sec) Sleep/ACPI S1 state HDD Activity LAN1/LAN2 Activity Off Off Power off/ACPI S4, S5 state Green Blink HDD accesss activity Off Off No disk activity Green On LAN link Green Blink LAN access activity System Status Green On Running/normal operation w/ BMC Amber On Critical or non-recoverable condition Amber Blink Non-critical condition Off Off PO
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Diagnostic LEDs: DLED1/DLED2/DLED3/DLED4 Memory LEDs:D29/D30/D31/D32/D33/D35 Component LEDs and four Diagnostic LEDs are integrated onboard, helping users diagnose their systems. When POST or Service Processor detects an error, the corresponding LEDs light up to alert users to the condition and help service personnel identify the failing component. A system status LED on the front panel of the system first alerts users that an error has occurred.
Getting Started D-LEDs Description Processor Initialization 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 Assign Resources to all ISA. 1 3 2 4 Initializing Hard Drive Controller 1 3 2 4 Initializing Floppy Drive Controller 1 3 2 4 Boot Attempt - This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h. 1 3 2 4 Operating System Booting - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Rear View Rear Bezel 2 1 1 5 4 5 6 7 8 2 Gigabit LAN Jacks USB Ports 4 Serial Port System ID Button Ultra320 SCSI Connector VGA Port 3 3 NMI Switch 6 7 System ID LED 8 9 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector (through Y-type converter) Rear Bezel LEDs LED Color State Description RJ45 NIC 1 Linkage Green On LAN linked /RJ45 NIC 2 Linkage Green Blinking LAN accessing Off Off No LAN linked RJ45 NIC 1 Access Yellow On Gigabit mode access /RJ45 N
Getting Started Mouse/Keyboard Connector Pin6 Mouse Clock Pin4 VCC 2 3 4 PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL VCC -Data +Data GND 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VGA Port 1 11 Gigabit LAN Jack Activity Indicator Link Indicator 8 SCSI Connector Pin1 Keyboard Data Serial Port 15 1 Pin3 GND Pin2 Mouse Data 5 USB Port Pin5 Keyboard Clock PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RED GREEN BLUE N/C GND GND GND GND +5V GND N/C SDA Horizontal Syn
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Specifications Mainboard MS-9146 server board CPU Dual Intel® XeonTM (800MHz FSB) processors in 604-pin package 1MB L2 cache 6.4GB/s transmission rate Core voltage: 1.10~1.40V VTT: 1.
Getting Started 1 serial port 1 VGA port 2 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacks NMI switch/system ID button/system ID LED Network Intel® 82546GB Gigabit Ethernet Controller Server Management (Optional) QLogic Zircon UL BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) - Incorporates an embedded microcontroller, two System Management Bus (SMBus®) interfaces, a Chassis Management interface, Bi-color LED control, an integrated EEPROM, Fan control, ADC channels, and Digital Input Event and General-Purpose Input/Output pi
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Video Integrated ATI Radeon™ 7000 graphics controller - Built-in DVD decoding - Integrated TMDS transmitter with support for Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors - Onboard 8MB Video SDRAM MSI Reminds You... Please refer to Table 1 for 2D modes supporting both CRT and LCD. The table specifies the minimum memory requirements for various display resolutions, refresh rates and color depths. Table 1.
Getting Started MSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional) MSI-9569 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP support IPMI 1.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Mainboard Layout JPWR1 USB1 COM2 SATA1 SATA2 CN3 BATT + CPU1 CN4 SCSI2 DLED1 J7 CN6 DLED2 NS PC87366-ICK/VLA BIOS Intel FW82801ER mP G A6 04 KBMS1 SCSI1 J4 CN7 JBAT1 J8 SCSI3 DLED3 DLED4 Adaptec AIC-7902W D19 J9 CPU2 J10 Intel PXH COM1 Intel Lindenhurst PCIEX1 PCI1 USB2 mP G A6 04 PCIEX2 PCI4 USB1 JLAN2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 D29 D30 D31 ATI RADEON D32 D33 D35 DIMM6 MS-9146 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 Ø Ø Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures monitor fan speed(s) monitor system voltage 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.
System Hardware Chapter 2. System Hardware System Hardware This chapter provides instructions on the hardware installation of the MS-9246 in two sections. System Assembly illustrates how to assemble each component of the MS-9246. 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-9246 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.
System Hardware INSTALL RISER CARDS REPLACE RISER CARD BRACKET INSTALL HARD DISK DRIVES CONNECT HDD, FDD, CD-ROM CABLES & POWER CORDS CHECK IF ALL PARTS ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED REPLACE CHASSIS COVER FINISH 2-3
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Assembly Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system. 2. Press the release buttons and slide the rear chassis cover backwards to remove it from the chassis. 3. Press the release buttons and slide the front chassis cover forwards to remove it from the chassis.
System Hardware Replacing the Chassis Cover 1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassis cover and slide it forwards. 2. Fasten the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system. MSI Reminds You... Before you remove or install any components, make sure the server is not turned on or connected to the AC power.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct 1. On top of the CPU is a fan duct designed to enhance heat dissipation of the CPU. Lift up & remove the fan duct before installing the CPU. 2. Locate the first CPU socket and raise the lever up to its full extent. CPU1 CPU2 3. Locate the gold arrow on the CPU. 4. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket. Then push the lever down to secure the CPU in place.
System Hardware 5. Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both sides. Note: The heat sink has to be installed to prevent the CPU from overheating. 6. Remove the dummy heatsink on socket CPU2. Follow the same procedures to install the second CPU. Note: To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same types of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency. 7. Install the second heatsink. 8. Replace the fan duct.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server DDR Memory 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. 2. For optimal system performance, at least two memory modules must be installed.
System Hardware Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your own needs. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs “in pairs” -- {DIMM1 & DIMM2}, {DIMM3 & DIMM4}, {DIMM5 & DIMM6}.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server PCI Expansion Card 1. Locate the riser card bracket on the chassis. A standoff guide is designed as alignment guidance for installation of the riser card bracket to avoid damage of the riser card golden fingers. Lift the bracket up from the chassis (NO screwdriver is needed). 2. Unscrew the cover plates and put them aside for later use. 3. Insert the expansion card into an appropriate PCI slot on the riser card and secure the screw with a screwdriver.
System Hardware 4. Install the second PCI expansion card if necessary. 5. Place the riser card bracket on top of the PCI slots on the motherboard. Align the riser card golden fingers with the PCI slots. Then aim the front end of the riser card bracket at the standoff guide and align the rear part of the bracket with the U-shaped cuts on the chassis. 6. Push the riser card bracket carefully down with even force on both sides.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server PCI Riser Card (Optional) Apart from the standard PCI riser cards assembled in the system, an optional riser card is available upon request. Please refer to the following for detailed specs and the instructions on riser card installation.
System Hardware SCSI HDD 1. To release the hot-swapping HDD tray, flip open the tray lever and pull the tray out of the bay. 2. Unscrew the HDD tray and take the tray out.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 3. At the sides of the HDD are four screw holes, two on each side. Users will find on the HDD rack four identical screw holes as on the HDD. Place the HDD into the rack and align the screw holes on the HDD with the ones on the rack. Secure the HDD with four screws supplied by the HDD vendor. 4. Insert the HDD set into the bay and press the lever back in place.
System Hardware Serial ATA HDD 1. To release the hot-swapping HDD holder, unscrew it and pull it out. 2. As the system mainboard supports two Serial ATA HDDs, only the HDD trays on the right & left sides can be used. 3. Unscrew the HDD tray and take the tray out.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. At the sides of the HDD are four screw holes, two on each side. Users will find on the HDD rack four identical screw holes as on the HDD. Place the HDD into the rack and align the screw holes on the HDD with the ones on the rack. Secure the HDD with four screws supplied by the HDD vendor. 5. Insert the HDD set into the bay and push it back in place. 6. Screw the HDD set securely back to the system.
System Hardware Rack Mounting Chassis Ears 1. Insert the chassis ear into the chassis (as marked below). 2. Push it in until it fits firmly. Screw to secure the chassis ear. 3. Follow the same procedures to install the second chassis ear.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Chassis Rails 1. The chassis rails and rack rails have been assembled together beforehand. The first thing to do with the rail set is to take the chassis rails off the rack rails. Note: The chassis rail engraved with “RIGHT SLIDE” on the inner side should be screwed to the right side of the chassis whereas the “LEFT SLIDE” should be screwed to the left side. 2. Pull the chassis rail gently out until the locking tab locks the rail. 3.
System Hardware 5. On each side of the chassis are three hooks to lock the chassis rail. First align the chassis hooks with the holes on the rail. Secure the rail to the chassis and push the rail backwards until it gets locked by the chassis hooks. Push the rail backwards until it gets locked by the chassis hooks. Note: The chassis rail engraved with “RIGHT SLIDE” on the inner side should be screwed to the right side of the chassis whereas the “LEFT SLIDE” should be screwed to the left side. 6.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Rack Rails 1. Locate the triangle mark on the rack and install 3 screw holders to the rack as shown. 2. Align the rack rail with the rack and screw the rail to the rack by securing one screw to the bottom screw holder. 3. Follow the same procedures to secure the rail on the rear and to install the second rack rail.
System Hardware Cable Arm (Optional) An optional cable arm is available to help tidy the system cables up. The cable arm attaches to the rear of the server and the system rack, allowing cables to move as the server slides back and forth within the rack cabinet. 1. First screw the right rack rail to the rack. Go check the right rail on the rear (virtually the left rail if viewed from the rear of the cabinet) and you’ll find the cable arm holder at the end of the rail.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Simultaneously press down the right end of the locking mechanism and push the left end gently forwards to lock it into the hole at the end of the rack rail. The installation of the cable arm is completed at this point. Users may tidy the server cables up and tie-wrap them to the cable arm. 5. A screw-knob is designed for users to adjust the angles (up or down) of the cable arm.
System Hardware Chassis into the Rack 1. To slide the system into the rack, first align the chassis rails with the rack rails and push the system backwards until the locking tab clicks. 2. Simultaneously press down the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis rails and push the system backwards. The system should slide easily into the rack.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Chassis off the Rack 1. To slide the system off the rack, first seize the system by its ears and gently pull the system out. 2. The system will be locked halfway while being pulled out. Simultaneously press down the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis and pull the system forwards. The system should slide easily off the rack. Press down the locking tabs on both sides.
Mainboard Hardware Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware Mainboard Hardware 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-9246 1U Rackmount Server Quick Components Guide JPWR1, p.3-8 USB1, p.3-9 SCSI1/2, p.3-11 CN7, p.3-15 J7/J8, p.3-14 SATA1/2, p.3-10 JBAT1, p.3-13 CN3, p.3-12 CN4, p.3-12 CN6, p.3-14 COM2, p.3-12 B ATT + Back Panel I/O, p.1-8 BIO S CPU1/2, p.3-3 mPGA604 mPGA604 DDR DIMM1~6, p.3-5 3-2 PCI Express x8 Slot, p.3-15 PCI-X Slots, p.
Mainboard Hardware Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel ® Xeon™ processor(s). The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. Keep the following points in mind before installing CPU(s): 1.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 170-degree angle. Open Lever Sliding Plate Gold arrow 3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. Correct CPU placement Gold arrow 4.
Mainboard Hardware Memory The mainboard provides 6 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules. You can install PC2100/DDR266 or PC2700/DDR333 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~6).
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your own needs. In dual-channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density on DDR DIMMs “in pairs” -- {DIMM1 & DIMM2}, {DIMM3 & DIMM4}, {DIMM5 & DIMM6}.
Mainboard Hardware Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix FSB800 DDR266 DDR333 OK OK Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket. 3.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Power Supply Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 To connect to the SSI power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.
Mainboard Hardware Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc. Front USB Connector: USB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header USB1 (optional USB 2.0 bracket available) that is 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.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (Optional) The southbridge Intel ® ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives and utilizes its proprietary Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID levels 0 and 1 for easy management of the storage subsystems. Both connectors support 1 st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications.
Mainboard Hardware Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional) SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel interface standard for attaching peripheral devices to computers. Ultra320 SCSI is the seventh generation of SCSI I/O technology, and has a maximum data rate speed of 320 MB/sec.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server IPMB Power Connector: CN4 This connector is used to connect the power supply of the IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus). Pin Definition CN4 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 SMB clock SMB data PS alert GND 3.3RS 5-pin IPMB Connector: CN3 The mainboard provides IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) connectors for users to connect the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) card.
Mainboard Hardware 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 There is a CMOS RAM onboard 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.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server BIOS Recovery Jumper: CN6 Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a Recovery Floppy. When the system is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its normal state (pin#1-2 short connected). CN6 1 3 1 3 1 Normal Recovery Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J7 The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, open the jumper and restart your computer.
Mainboard Hardware Slots SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM) The SO DIMM has 144 pins and supports a full 64-bit transfer. It is specifically designed for users to install MSI’s proprietary server management tool -- MS-9569 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) card. CN7 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The motherboard provides two 64-bit PCI-X slots, one PCI Express x4 slot, and one PCI Express x8 slot. PCIEX1: PCI Express x8 slot PCIEX2: PCI Express x4 slot PCI1: PCIX 2.
BIOS Setup Chapter 4. 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. MSI Reminds You... 1.
MS-9246 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 F2 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 sub-menu can be launched from this field.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server The Menu Bar Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings.
BIOS Setup Security Use this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords. Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. Exit This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Main The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time System Date [17:45:55] [06/25/2004] Legacy Diskette A: [1.
BIOS Setup 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.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Summary The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version: 1.01 Processor Speed: 2.
BIOS Setup Advanced Items in the menu are divided into several sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and press . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Summary Advanced IPMI Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform components: * CPU: An Intel ® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology; * Chipset: An Intel ® Chipset that supports HT Technology; * BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled; * OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology. For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to: www.intel.
BIOS Setup Serial ATA This setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-ATA controller. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Native Mode Operation Certain OS does not support Native Mode. In this mode, system BIOS will search all available IRQs to use for HDD. * New OS that supports switch to Native Mode (WinXP, Windows .NET Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native Mode. * Maximum 6 ATA devices to connect (4 for P-ATA & 2 for S-ATA).
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Embedded SCSI (Optional) The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard SCSI device. SCSI Controller (Optional) Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard SCSI controller. Option ROM Scan (Optional) Use this feature to initialize device expansion ROM. Embedded NIC (Gbit) The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard LAN device. LAN Controller Use this feature to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller(s).
BIOS Setup Interrupt It specifies the interrupt for Port A/Port B. Options: [IRQ 3], [IRQ 4]. PS/2 Mouse If your system has a PS/2 mouse port and you install a serial pointing device, select [Disabled]. Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server DMI Event Logging Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to view DMI event logging. DMI Event Logging Event Log Validity: Event Log Capacity: Valid Space Available View DMI Event Log: [Enter] Event Logging: ECC Event Logging: [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI Events as Read: Clear All DMI Event Logs: [Enter] [No] View DMI Event Log Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log.
BIOS Setup BIOS Redirection Port This feature selects the serial port to use for Console Redirection. [Disabled] completely disables Console Redirection. Setting options: [Disabled], [Serial Port A]. Baud Rate It allows you to select delay befor key repeat. Options: [300], [1200], [2400], [9600], [19.2K], [38.4K], [57.6K], [115.2K]. Flow Control The Flow Control has to be enabled when EMP is sharing the same serial port as Console Redirection.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server IPMI (Optional) This setup screen appears only when the MS-9569 BMC card (for Server Management) is installed on the mainboard. Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to configure IPMI.
BIOS Setup Change COM Port Setting This setting controls the COM port setting. COM Port on BMC This setting disables/enables the COM port on BMC. System Event Logging This setting disables/enables the logging of system events. Clear System Event Log Enabling this selection will force the BIOS to clear the System Event Log on the next boot. Options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Existing Event Log Number It shows the number of existing event logs.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server System Event Log Press to display the System Event Log. System Event Log SEL Entry Number = 1 SEL Record ID = 0010 SEL Record Type = 02 - System Event Record Timestamp = 01.13.
BIOS Setup Security This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set virus protection at hard disk boot sector.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Password on boot Choosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of the supervisor password. If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled, BIOS assumes the user is booting. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Fixed disk boot sector Write protects the boot sector on the hard disk for virus protection. It requires a password to format the hard disk. Options: [Normal], [Write Protect].
BIOS Setup Boot Use this menu to arrange and specify the priority of the devices from which the BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Exit The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit.
SCSI BIOS Setup Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional) This chapter provides information on the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure the SCSI subsystem for optimum use. You may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when: You want to change the default SCSI controller settings for customized features. You intend to manage any of the attached SCSI devices.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Entering SCSI BIOS Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press + keys simultaneously to enter SCSI BIOS utility. YYY Press for SCSISelect(TM) Utility ZZZ Control Keys Use the following keys to navigate the SCSI BIOS menu items.
SCSI BIOS Setup AIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00 Would you like to configure the SCSI controller, or run the SCSI Disk Utilities? Select the option and press . Options Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Disk Utilities Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Use this option for SCSI controller configurations. SCSI Disk Utilities Use this option to manage the attached SCSI device.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings There are 8 items in the “Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings” screen. These items display or allow you to change the SCSI controller’s settings. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press to select the value you want in each item or enter each item’s sub-menu screen. AIC-7902 A at slot 0D, 03:07:00 Options SCSI Bus Interface Definitions SCSI Controller ID ...................................
SCSI BIOS Setup the SCSI bus is necessary. Proper termination can ensure signal on the SCSI bus will not reflect and cause data loss or errors. Settings options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Additional Options Boot Device Configuration Press to enter the sub-menu screen. Boot Device Configuration Single Image Master SCSI Controller ..................... AIC-7902 A at slot 0A 03:07:00 Select SCSI peripheral from which to boot Boot SCSI Controller .........................
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server SCSI Device Configuration SCSI Device ID #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) ........ 320 Packetized......................................... Yes QAS................................................... Yes Initiate Wide Negotiation .............. Yes Enable Disconnection ..................... Yes Send Start Unit Command ............. Yes BIOS Multiple LUN Support ......... No Include in BIOS Scan ......................
SCSI BIOS Setup Send Start Unit Command When set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer’s power supply. Setting options: [Yes], [No]. BIOS Multiple LUN Support Select [Yes] when any SCSI device has multiple logical units. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server POST Display Mode The field determines how much information about your SCSI controller and devices appear on the screen during bootup. For the most complete information, choose [Diagnostic]. For a faster boot, select [Silent]. Setting options: [Verbose], [Silent], [Diagnostic]. SCSI Controller Int 13 Support The field allows you to enable or disable the support for Int 13h.
SCSI BIOS Setup Disk Utilities AIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00 Select SCSI Disk and press SCSI ID#0: SCSI ID#1: SCSI ID#2: SCSI ID#3: SCSI ID#4: SCSI ID#5: SCSI ID#6: SCSI ID#7: SCSI ID#8: SCSI ID#9: SCSI ID#10: SCSI ID#11: SCSI ID#12: SCSI ID#13: SCSI ID#14: SCSI ID#15: No device No device No device No device No device No device No device Adaptec AIC-7902 No device No device No device No device No device No device No device No device AIC-7902 B at slot 0A, 03:07:00 Select SCSI Disk and press
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Select the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press . The following dialog box appears. Select the function you want to perform. SCSI ID# 0: Firmware: Capacity: HITACHI DK32DJ-18MW G2G2 17GB Format Disk Verify Disk Media Format Disk The utility performs low-level formatting of a hard disk drive. The function might take several hours to complete. Verify Disk Media This utility verifies that the drive is functioning properly.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Appendix B: Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R (Optional) The southbridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives and utilizes Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Software to support RAID levels 0 and 1 for easy management of the storage subsystems. Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Introduction 1. Overview Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAIDTM adds RAID functionality to the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID levels 0 and 1. HostRAID adds entry level RAID support to the Serial ATA I/O controller. With HostRAID, you can add reliable performance and full data protection. 2. Operating System Compatibility Microsoft® Windows ® 2000, Windows® Server 2003, and Windows ® XP Linux - Red Hat 7.3 and 8.0 - SuSE 8.0 and 8.1 3.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the controller’s built-in BIOS code. You start ARC by pressing Ctrl+A during BIOS startup. For details, see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—A DOS/BIOS application used to create, configure, and manage arrays. For details, see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Installing the Driver This section describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the drives attached to your controller. Before you get started, you need to select from the following scenarios for installing the controller driver on Windows or Linux systems: Installing the Driver in a New Windows System Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 or 8.0 Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 1.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System In this scenario, you are installing a driver in a system that already has a Windows operating system. To install the driver: 1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the product CD. 2. Start Windows. Windows launches the Found New Hardware Wizard, which searches for the controller driver. 3. Insert the driver disk you created in Step 1.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the driver: 1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD. 2. Restart the computer. 3. If creating an array, press Ctrl-A when prompted to enter the ARC utility. For instructions on creating an array from the BIOS, see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. For a simple volume, skip to Step 4. 4.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition 1. Overview This chapter discusses the installation procedure for installing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition to enable remote and local management of arrays. 2. Supported Browsers To run Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition, your computer must have a Web browser supporting JavaScript and cookies only. The following versions are supported: On Windows - Internet Explorer (IE) 5.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows MSI Reminds You... When installing on a FAT 32 file system, the folder being installed is automatically hidden. To install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition: 1. Verify that a supported browser is installed. See Supported Browsers for details. 2. Insert the product installation CD and wait for the Autorun executable to start the installation. If this does not occur, browse the CD and click Autorun. 3.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows If you are managing a local storage array and your computer uses a proxy server, you need to configure your browser to enable Adaptec Storage Manager to bypass the proxy server. Also, if you are managing remote systems, you need to configure Adaptec Storage Manager to bypass the proxy server when communicating with these systems.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management MSI Reminds You... These instructions apply specifically to version 7 and may differ in later versions. To configure Netscape Navigator: 1. Log in to your computer with administrator access. 2. Select Edit > Preferences. 3. In the Preferences window, click the right arrow on the Privacy and Security line. Ensure that one of the Enable cookies options is selected. 4. Select the Advanced line.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux MSI Reminds You... When performing this installation, keep in mind that Linux is case sensitive. To install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the desired Internet browser: 1. Insert the product installation CD. 2. Install the software by typing: sh /install.sh. The differs among computers, but /mnt/cdrom, /media/ cdrom, or cdrom usually works. A Welcome window appears.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Using Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition 1. Overview This section describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition to manage arrays. Once you are logged in, you will find convenient online help to guide you through the details of creating, configuring, and managing arrays. MSI Reminds You... Your controller may not support all of the features described.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 2. Architecture Overview A locally managed system requires all of these components: A supported Web browser, which should already be installed on the system. The Adaptec Web service which supplies content displayed on the Web browser. An Adaptec-supplied storage agent. A remotely managed system requires all of these components: The remote system must contain a browser. The storage agent must always be installed on the system with the RAID controller installed.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Notes: When running Adaptec Storage Manager for the first time: You need to install a security certificate if you chose not to during the installation process. For instructions see Installing a Security Certificate. You are asked to register your software. For instructions see Registering Your Software. To log in from any system with a Web browser: 1. Start the Web browser application and type the IP address for the system you want to access in the address bar and press Enter.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 6. The Basics An example of a typical Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition screen is shown below. MSI Reminds You... Depending on your operating system, browser, and color scheme you may notice some differences between this illustration and your screen. The action buttons are: Logout — Selecting Logout ends your session and returns you to the Login screen. Rescan — Used to rescan the configuration of the system.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server to amber, indicating that clicking any of them will display an additional window with information and options specific to this controller. Pop-Up Tool Tips If you position the cursor over a device or button a pop-up tool tip appears. For buttons, the tips contain helpful information about the function of the button, while for devices they display additional information.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R View is the default display mode and when expanded, will show the following information about each device: Capacity of the drive Drive manufacturer and model number SCSI drive ID, or Serial ATA port number When expanded, the Full Size Capacity View button and the Relative Size Capacity View button represent each drive as a bar. A drive that is not used as part of any array is shaded blue surrounded by a dotted line.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server For detailed instructions on using these buttons, refer to the online Help. The main area of the Logical Devices view is used to display the arrays on this controller. It defaults to a condensed view of top-level arrays. MSI Reminds You... The Options button allows you to display second-level arrays if your controller supports them. In this condensed view, the RAID level of each device as well as whether it is protected by a hot spare, is visible.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility The Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is an embedded BIOS utility that includes: Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—Used to create, configure, and manage arrays. Disk Utilities—Used to format or verify disks.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server 3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays. 4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete. 5. In the Array Properties dialog box, select Delete and press Enter. The following prompt is displayed: Warning!! Deleting the array will render array unusable. Do you want to delete the array?(Yes/No): RAID 1 only—the following prompt is also displayed: Deleting the partition will result in data loss! Do you also want to delete the partition? (Yes/No): 6.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R 4. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methods for RAID 0 and RAID 1. The following table gives examples of when each is appropriate. Notes: Before adding a new drive to an array, back up any data contained on the new drive. Otherwise, all data will be lost. If you stop the Build or Clear process on a RAID 1 from ACU you can only restart it from Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition. (See Chapter 4 for details.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Initializing Disk Drives If an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new array or if it appears grayed out, you may have to initialize it before you can use it as part of an array. Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. MSI Reminds You... Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Glossary A activity See task. ACU Array Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or MS-DOS. array A logical disk created from available space and made up of one or more segments on one or more physical disks. Arrays are typically used to provide data redundancy or enhanced I/O performance. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID 0, RAID 1. Also known as a container.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server C cache Fast-access memory on the controller that serves as intermediate storage for data that is read from, or written to, drives. capacity Total usable space available in megabytes or gigabytes. channel Any path, or bus, used for the transfer of data and the control of information between storage devices and a RAID controller. For Serial ATA channels, each channel has a single drive capacity. chunk See stripe. clear Foreground initialization of a fault-tolerant array.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R drive LED Disk indicator LED that illuminates during read or write operations. E event Notification or alert from the system, indicating that a change has occurred. event log File used to maintain information about prior controller activities or errors. event notification Process for transmitting events. F failed State of a nonredundant array that has suffered a single drive failure, or a redundant array that has suffered multiple drive failures.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server initialized array An array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build or clear. L legacy disk Disk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy disk array where there is a one-to-one logical-to-physical mapping of array to disk. logical device Volume comprised of space from one or more physical drives and presented to the operating system as if it were a single storage unit.
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Q quick init An array initialized using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no ongoing background controller activity. All data written to an array that has been quick initialized is protected. R RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). RAID 0 A single-level array consisting of two or more equal-sized segments residing on different disks.
MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server single-level array Array created from one or more segments. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID 0, RAID 1. snapshot Instantaneous read-only copy of an array at a precise point in time. spanned volume A simple volume that spans two or more drives. stripe Contiguous set of data distributed across all the disks in an array. A striped array distributes data evenly across all members in equalized sections called stripes.
