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MS-96E0 Safety Instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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. ■ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
▍ Preface 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
MS-96E0 WEEE Statement ENGLISH To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that... Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.
▍ Preface ESPAÑOL MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda: Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como “eléctricos y equipos electrónicos” no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vid
MS-96E0 TÜRKÇE Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır: Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır.
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MS-96E0 Recovery Volume Creation ����������������������������������������������������������������������A-23 Degraded RAID Array ������������������������������������������������������������������������������A-27 Appendix B LSI SAS RAID (Optional) �������������������������������������������� B-1 1. Introduction to Integrated RAID ��������������������������������������������������������������B-2 2. Integrated Mirroring Overview ����������������������������������������������������������������B-3 3.
Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-96E0 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel® 5500 & ICH10R chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the MS-96E0 accommodates the latest Intel® Nehalem and Westmere processors (up to 130W) in LGA1366 package and supports up to 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 96GB memory capacity.
▍ Overview Mainboard Specifications Processor ■ Intel Nehalem & Westmere processors (up to 130W) in LGA1366 package Supported QPI ■ Up to 6.4 GT/s Chipset ■ North Bridge: Intel 5500 chipset ■ South Bridge: Intel ICH10R chipset Memory ■ 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots (240pin / 1.5V) ■ Supports the maximum of 96GB Registered DIMM or 48GB Unbuffered DIMM System Management ■ Aspeed AST1100 BMC controller with IPMI 2.
MS-96E0 Onboard Input/Output ■ 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 ■ Onboard Connectors - 2 USB 2.0 pinheaders (4 ports) - 1 serial port connector - 1 SMBus connector - 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging) - 1 chassis intrusion connector - 1 TPM connector Slot ■ 1 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ■ 1 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot ■ 1 PCI-Express 2.0 x4 slot (for LSI 1068E/1064 SAS Riser Card) ■ 1 PCI-Express 1.
▍ Overview Mainboard Layout 1-4
Chapter 2 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.
▍ Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide JTPM1, p. 2-15 JPWR2, p. 2-8 SYS_FAN4, p. 2-11 DIMM Slots, p. 2-6 JSMBUS2, p. 2-14 JPWR1, p. 2-8 SYS_FAN1/2, p. 2-11 SYS_FAN3, p. 2-11 Rear Panel I/O, p. 2-9 CPU0/1_FAN, p. 2-11 CPU, p. 2-3 COM2, p. 2-13 JIPMB1, p. 2-14 PCI Express Slots, p. 2-18 CLR_CMOS, p. 2-17 INTRUDER, p. 2-14 J2, p. 2-14 JBIOS_WP, p. 2-16 PCI Slot, p. 2-18 JFRONT1, p. 2-12 CPU, p. 2-3 JUSB2~3, p. 2-13 JSGPIO1, p. 2-12 RECOVERY, p. 2-16 SATA0~5, p. 2-10 JSASID1, p. 2-17 JIDE1, p.
MS-96E0 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
▍ Hardware Setup CPU Installation When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion. Follow the steps below to install the CPU correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. Open the load lever. 2. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 3.
MS-96E0 5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 7. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under the retention tab. 6. Cover the load plate onto the package. Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. • Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage. Important • Read the CPU status in BIOS.
▍ Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rules In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots.
MS-96E0 Installing Memory Modules 1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. 3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.
▍ Hardware Setup Power Supply System Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the 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. 24 13 12 1 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 +3.3V +3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 +3.
MS-96E0 Rear Panel I/O Mouse Port Keyboard Port USB Port Serial Port VGA Port LAN Jack LAN Jack ▶ Mouse/Keyboard Port The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. ▶ USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. ▶ Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
▍ Hardware Setup Connector Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA5 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Serial Attached SCSI Connector: SAS_1 ~ SAS_8 The SAS connector is a new generation serial communication protocol for devices designed to allow for much higher speed data transfers. It supports data transfer speeds up to 3 Gbit/s.
MS-96E0 IDE Connector: JIDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions. Fan Power Connector: CPU0_FAN, CPU1_FAN, SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V.
▍ Hardware Setup SGPIO Connector: JSGPIO1 This connector is used to support serial-link interface for the onboard SATA connectors. 9 10 1 2 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NC ICH_SDATAOUT0 NC ICH_SDATAOUT1 NC ICH_SCLOAD NC ICH_SCLOCK GND GND GPIO Connector: JGPIO33 This connector is provided for factory use only. 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 GPIO33 GND Front Panel Connector: JFRONT1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
MS-96E0 Serial Port Connector: COM2 This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it through the optional serial port bracket.
▍ Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: INTRUDER This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. CINTRU GND I2C Bus Connector: JSMBUS2 This connector, known as I2C, is for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.
MS-96E0 LCD Panel Connector: JLCD1 This connector is provided to connect an LCD panel as a way to monitor the current status of the connected system. 6 5 2 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 COM SOUT COM SIN GND 5V Dual 5V Dual TPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional) This connector connects to an optional TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.
▍ Hardware Setup Jumper BIOS Write Protect Jumper: JBIOS_WP This jumper is used to enable/disable the BIOS flash. When you intend to update the BIOS code, uncap this jumper first. Under normal operation, we suggest that you disable the BIOS flash by capping this jumper to protect the system BIOS from virus infection. Disable BIOS Flash JBIOS_WP Enable BIOS Flash BIOS Recovery Jumper: RECOVERY Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a Recovery Floppy.
MS-96E0 SAS ID Jumper: JSASID1 This jumper is provided to specify the SAS ID. MEGA RAID ID JSASID1 IR RAID ID Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an 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. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.
▍ Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slots support PCI-E interface expansion cards. PCI Express x16 slot ▶ PCI_E1: PCI-E 2.0 x16 PCI Express x4 slot ▶ PCI_E2: PCI-E 2.0 x4; ▶ PCI_E3: PCI-E 1.0 x4; ▶ PCI_E4/ PCI_E5: These are proprietary slots for MS-95X4 SAS card. Please DO NOT plug other cards into these two slots.
Chapter 3 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.
▍ BIOS Setup 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.
MS-96E0 Control Keys ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Esc Exit 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.
▍ BIOS Setup The Menu Bar ▶ Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. ▶ Advanced Use this menu to setup the items of special enhanced features. ▶ Boot Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices. ▶ Security Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords. ▶ Chipset This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge.
MS-96E0 Main ▶ AMI BIOS, Processor, System Memory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is . ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is , .
▍ BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ CPU Configuration 3-6
MS-96E0 ▶ C1E Support When the C1E Support (Enhanced Halt Powerdown State) is enabled, the processor will transition to a lower core to bus ratio and lower voltage ID driven by the processor to the voltage regulator before entering Halt Powerdown State (C1). Not all porcessors support Enhanced Halt Powerdown State (C1E). ▶ Intel(R) HT Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth/Fifth IDE Master/Slave [Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.
MS-96E0 ▶ AHCI Configuration ▶ AHCI BIOS Support This BIOS feature controls the SATA controller’s AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) functionality. It is a new interface specification that enables advanced SATA features like Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-plugging. ▶ AHCI Port 0/ 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 Press [Enter] to view the submenu of advanced settings for AHCI ports.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ SATA Port 0 This setting controls the SATA port 0. ▶ S.M.A.R.T. This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
MS-96E0 ▶ Intel VT-d Configuration ▶ Intel VT-d Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the capability to ensure improved isolation of I/O resources for greater reliability, security, and availability. ▶ Coherency Support This setting indicates if hardware access to the root, context, page-table and interrupt-remap structures are coherent (snooped) or not.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ IPMI 2.0 Configuration ▶ Status of BMC, BMC Firmware Version These settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip and its firmware version. Read only. ▶ View BMC System Event Log Use this function to view system event logs recorded by BMC. ▶ Clear BMC System Event Log Use this function to clear system event logs recorded by BMC.
MS-96E0 ▶ BMC LAN Configuration ▶ Notify BMC IP Source Use this setting to check the BMC IP source. ▶ Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet Mask in BMC, Current Gateway in BMC Use these settings to view the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway in BMC. ▶ Hardware Health Information These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Remote Access Configuration ▶ Remote Access The setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to [Enabled], users may configure the following settings for remote access type and parameters. ▶ Serial Port Number, Base Address, IRQ, Serial Port Mode Use these settings to configure ports for remote access. ▶ Flow Control Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission between two nodes.
MS-96E0 ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ TCG/TPM Support This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated circuits (ICs) built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentication and machine attestation -- essential to prevent inappropriate access to confidential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised networks.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ APM Configuration ▶ Resume On RTC Alarm When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.
MS-96E0 Boot ▶ Boot Settings Configuration ▶ Quick Boot Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo. When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the bootup sequence, hiding normal POST messages. When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead of the full-screen logo. Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to the booting sequence.
MS-96E0 Security ▶ Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow you to set or change the supervisor password. ▶ User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set or change the user password.
▍ BIOS Setup Chipset ▶ CPU Bridge Configuration ▶ Memory Frequency This item allows you to select the memory frequency.
MS-96E0 ▶ Memory Mode This setting specifies the memory mode. ▶ North Bridge Configuration ▶ South Bridge Configuration ▶ 82574 LAN#1 / LAN#2 OPROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Restore on AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: [Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state. [Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power failure or interrupt occurred.
MS-96E0 Exit ▶ Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility. ▶ Discard Changes Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility. ▶ Load Optimal Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. ▶ Load Failsafe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.
Appendix A Intel ICH10R SATA RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and enabling RAID functionality on platforms.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID Introduction The ICH10R provides a hybrid solution that combines 6 independent SATAII ports for support of up to 6 Serial ATAII (Serial ATAII RAID) drives. Serial ATAII (SATAII) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 3 Gb/s. Serial ATA uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are: 1.
MS-96E0 BIOS Configuration The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. The Intel Matrix Stroage Manager Option ROM is the Intel RAID implementation and provides BIOS and DOS disk services. Please use + keys to enter the “Intel® RAID for Serial ATA” status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test).
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID After pressing the and keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: ■ Create RAID Volume 1. Select option 1 Create RAID Volume” and press key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the or key to go to the next field. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the RAID level best suited to your usage model in RAID Level.
MS-96E0 3. In the Disk field, press key and the following screen appears. Use key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click key to finish selection. 4. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow” keys to scroll through the available values, and pressing the key to select and advance to the next field. The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID Important Since you want to create two volumes (Intel Matrix RAID Technology), this default size (maximum) needs to be reduced. Type in a new size for the first volume. As an example: if you want the first volume to span the first half of the two disks, re-type the size to be half of what is shown by default. The second volume, when created, will automatically span the remainder of two hard drives. 6.
MS-96E0 ■ Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please be noted that all data on RAID drives will be lost. Important If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press key to select a RAID volume for deletion. Then press key to delete the selected RAID volume. The following screen appears.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID ■ Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press key to accept the selection. Important • You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
MS-96E0 ■ Recovery Volume Options Select option 4 Recovery Volume Options and press to change recovery volume mode. The following screen appears: Recovery mode will change from Continuous Update to On-Request after you enable “Only Recovery Disk” or “Only Master Disk”.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID Installing Driver Install Driver in Windows Server 2008/2003 ■ Install Driver in Windows Server 2008/2003 The following details the installation of the drivers while installing operating system. 1. When you start installing Windows Server 2008/2003, you may encounter a message stating, etup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system? If this is the case, then you are already in the right place and are ready to supply the driver.
MS-96E0 ■ Existing Windows Server 2008/2003 Driver Installation 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear. 3. Under the Driver tab, click on Intel IAA RAID Edition. 4. The drivers will be automatically installed. ■ Confirming Windows Server 2008/2003 Driver Installation 1. Under Windows Server 2008/2003, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab. 3.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID Installing Software Install Intel Matrix Storage Console The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition driver may be used to operate the hard drive from which the system is booting or a hard drive that contains important data. For this reason, you cannot remove or un-install this driver from the system after installation; however, you will have the ability to un-install all other non-driver components.
MS-96E0 The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation. Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID The window shows the components to be installed. Click Next button to continue. After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.
MS-96E0 The following window appears to show the Readme File Information. It shows the system requirements and installation information. Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID RAID Migration Instructions The Intel Matrix Storage Console offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to RAID configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk. However, several important steps must be followed at the time the system is first configured in order to take advantage of RAID when upgrading to a second SATA hard drive: 1.
MS-96E0 Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive. The Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive Wizard pops up to lead you for the following procedure. Click Next to continue.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID (1) Configure Volume Here you can configure the new RAID volume by entering the volume name, selecting the RAID level and strip size. ■ RAID Volume Name: A desired RAID volume name needs to be typed in where the “Volume_0000” text currently appears above. The RAID volume name has a maximum limit of 16 characters. The RAID volume name must also be in English alphanumeric ASCII characters.
MS-96E0 memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of the array. Heavily scattered writes are bound to be more expensive. RAID 10 (Mirrored Stripes) : A RAID 1 array of two RAID 0 arrays. ■ Strip Sizes: Select the desired strip size setting. As indicated, the optimal setting is 128KB. Selecting any other option may result in performance degradation. Even though 128KB is the recommended setting for most users, you should choose the strip size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID (3) Select Member Hard Drive(s) Then select the member disk (the target disk) that you wish to use and then click “-->” to move it to the “Selected” field. Then click “Next” to continue. Please note that the existing data on the selected hard drive(s) will be deleted permanently. Do not forget to back up all the important data before continuing.
MS-96E0 (4) Specify Volume Size Specify the amount of available array space to be used by the new RAID volume. You may enter the amount in the space or use the slider to specify. It is recommended you use 100% of the available space for the optimized usage. For RAID 0 volume, if you do not specify 100% of the hard drive space, the rest hard drive space will be worked as RAID 1 volume, which is the new technology called Intel Matrix RAID. Then click “Next” to continue.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID (6) Start Migration The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected. A dialogue window will appear stating that the migration process may take considerable time to complete, meanwhile a popup dialogue at the taskbar will also show the migration status. While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process, once the migration process starts, it cannot be stopped.
MS-96E0 Recovery Volume Creation A recovery volume can be created using either Basic mode or Advanced mode in the Intel Matrix Storage Console. ■ Recovery Volume in Basic Mode Creation Important Creating a recovery volume will permanently delete any existing data on the drive selected as the recovery drive. Back up all important data before beginning these steps. This option may or may not be available depending on your system configuration.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID ■ Recovery Volume in Advanced Mode Creation Important Creating a recovery volume will permanently delete any existing data on the drive selected as the recovery drive. Back up all important data before beginning these steps. To create a recovery volume in Advanced mode, use the following steps: 1. Open the Intel Matrix Storage Console. (Start --> All Programs --> Intel Matrix Storage Manager --> Intel Matrix Storage Console) 2. Select Advanced Mode in the View menu. 3.
MS-96E0 5. Modify the recovery volume name if you wish. 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 the recovery hard drive for the recovery volume.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID 8. Select an update policy. 9. Select Finish to begin recovery volume creation.
MS-96E0 Degraded RAID Array A RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 volume is reported as degraded when one of its hard drive members fails or is temporarily disconnected, and data mirroring is lost. As a result, the system can only utilize the remaining functional hard drive member. To reestablish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation. Missing Hard Drive Member 1. Make sure the system is powered off. 2. Reconnect the hard drive. 3.
▍ Intel ICH10R SATA RAID 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to Windows system. 6. When prompted to rebuild the RAID volume, click ‘Yes’. 7. The Intel(R) Storage Utility will be launched. Right-click the new hard drive and select ‘Rebuild to this Disk’. The ‘Rebuild Wizard’ will be launched which will guide you through the process of rebuilding to the new hard drive.
Appendix B LSI SAS RAID (Optional) This appendix explains how to configure and use the components of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID (IR) software with LSI SAS 1064/1064E & 1068/1068E controllers.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 1. Introduction to Integrated RAID This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated RAID solution for LSI Logic SAS controllers, its features, and its benefits. The LSI Logic Integrated RAID solution provides cost benefits for the server or workstation market where the extra performance, storage capacity, and/or redundancy of a RAID configuration are required.
MS-96E0 2. Integrated Mirroring Overview This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature. 2.1 Introduction As a result of the shift towards Network Attached Storage (NAS), ISPs need a cost effective, fault-tolerant solution to protect the operating systems on small form factor, high-density, rack-mountable servers.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 2.2 IM Features LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring and Integrated Mirroring Enhanced support the following features: ■ Configurations of one or two IM or IME volumes on the same LSI Logic SAS controller. Each volume can consist of two mirrored disks (IM) or three to eight mirrored disks (IME). ■ (Optional) One global hot spare disk per controller. If a global hot spare disk is defined, the upper limit for an IME volume is seven mirrored disks.
MS-96E0 2.3 IM/IME Description The LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports one or two mirrored volumes on each LSI Logic SAS controller (or one mirrored volume and one Integrated Striping volume). Typically, one of these volumes is the boot volume, as shown in Figure 2.1. This is accomplished through the firmware of the LSI Logic SAS controller that supports the standard Fusion-MPT interface. The runtime mirroring of the boot disk is transparent to the BIOS, drivers, and operating system.
▍ LSI SAS RAID An IME volume can be configured with up to eight mirrored disks, or seven mirrored disks and a global hot spare. Figure 2.3 shows the logical view and physical view of an Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volume with three mirrored disks. Each mirrored stripe is written to a disk and mirrored to an adjacent disk. This type of configuration is also called RAID 1E.
MS-96E0 2.4 Integrated Mirroring Firmware This section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Mirroring (IM) firmware, which supports up to two IM volumes per LSI Logic SAS controller. 2.4.1 Host Interface The IM host interface uses the Message Passing Interface, as described in the FusionMPT Message Passing Interface Specification. Through the Fusion-MPT interface, the host OS has access to the IM volume as well as the physical disks. 2.4.
▍ LSI SAS RAID the failed disk has been replaced, and the firmware then designates that disk as the new hot spare. 2.4.7 Media Verification The IM firmware supports a background media verification feature that runs at regular intervals when the IM/IME volume is in optimal mode. If the verification command fails for any reason, the other disk’s data for this segment is read and written to the failing disk in an attempt to refresh the data.
MS-96E0 3. Creating Integrated Mirroring Volumes This section describes how to create Integrated Mirroring (IM) and Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) volumes using the LSI Logic SAS BIOS Configuration Utility (SAS BIOS CU). 3.1 IM Configuration Overview You can use the SAS BIOS CU to create one or two IM or IME volumes on each LSI Logic SAS controller, with an optional global hot spare disk. All disks in an IM or IME volume must be connected to the same LSI Logic SAS controller.
▍ LSI SAS RAID ■ Note: If a disk in an IM or IME volume fails, it is rebuilt on the global hot spare if one is available. So adding a global hot spare greatly increases the level of data protection. (One global hot spare is allowed for the one or two volumes configured on a controller.) 3.2.1 Creating an IM Volume Follow these steps to create an IM volume with the SAS BIOS CU: 1] On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.
MS-96E0 spare column and pressing the + key, . key, or space bar. Figure 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 select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The SAS BIOS CU pauses while the array is being created. 3.2.2 Creating an IME Volume Follow these steps to create an IME volume with the SAS BIOS CU: 1] On the Adapter List screen, use the arrow keys to select an LSI Logic SAS adapter.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 3.3 Creating a Second IM or IME Volume The LSI Logic SAS controllers allow you to configure two IM or IME volumes. If one volume is already configured, and if there are available disk drives, there are two ways to add a second volume. The first is as follows: 1] In the configuration utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. This will display the current volume. 2] Press C to create a new volume.
MS-96E0 3.4 Managing Hot Spares You can create one global hot spare disk to protect the one or two IM/IME volumes defined on a SAS controller. Usually, you create the global hot spare at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Follow these steps to add a global hot spare disk later for the existing IM/IME volumes on the controller: 1] On the View Array screen, select Manage Array. 2] Select Manage Hot Spare on the Manage Array screen, shown in Figure 3.3.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 3.5 Other Configuration Tasks This section explains how to do other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. 3.5.1 Viewing Volume Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of volumes: 1] In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. The properties of the current volume are displayed. If a global hot spare is defined, it is also listed.
MS-96E0 2] Press Y to delete the array. After a pause, the firmware deletes the array. If there is another remaining array and a global hot spare disk, the firmware checks the hot spare disk to determine if it is compatible with the remaining array. If the hot spare disk is not compatible (too small or wrong disk type) the firmware deletes it also. ■ Note: After a volume has been deleted, it cannot be recovered. When a RAID 1 volume is deleted, the data is preserved on the primary disk.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 4. Integrated Striping Overview This section provides an overview of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) feature. 4.1 Introduction The LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) feature is useful for applications that require the faster performance and increased storage capacity of striping. The low-cost IS feature has many of the advantages of a more expensive RAID striping solution. A single IS logical drive may be configured as the boot disk or as a data disk.
MS-96E0 4.3 IS Description The IS feature writes data across multiple disks instead of onto one disk. This is accomplished by partitioning each disk’s storage space into 64 Kbyte stripes. These stripes are interleaved round-robin, so that the combined storage space is composed alternately of stripes from each disk. For example, as shown in Figure 4.1, segment 1 is written to disk 1, segment 2 is written to disk 2, segment 3 is written to disk 3, and so on.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 4.4 Integrated Striping Firmware This section describes features of the LSI Logic Integrated Striping (IS) firmware. 4.4.1 Host Interface The IS host interface uses the Message Passing Interface, as described in the FusionMPT Message Passing Interface Specification, including Integrated Striping. Through the Fusion-MPT interface, the host operating system has access to the logical IS drive as well as the physical disks. 4.4.
MS-96E0 5. Creating Integrated Striping Volumes This section describes how to create Integrated Striping (IS) volumes using the LSI Logic SAS BIOS Configuration Utility (SAS BIOS CU). 5.1 IS Configuration Overview You can use the SAS BIOS CU to create multiple IS volumes, with up to 10 drives total on an LSI Logic SAS controller. Each volume can have from 2 to 8 drives. Disks in an IS volume must be connected to the same LSI Logic SAS controller, and the controller must be in the BIOS boot order.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 2] Press Enter to go to the Adapter Properties screen, shown in Figure 5.1. 3] On the Adapter Properties screen, use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties on the screen and press Enter. 4] When you are prompted to select a volume type, select Create IS Volume. The Create New Array screen shows a list of disks that can be added to a volume. 5] Move the cursor to the “RAID Disk” column. To add a disk to the volume, change the “No” to “Yes” by pressing the + key, . key, or space bar.
MS-96E0 Figure 5.2 shows an IS volume configured with two drives. 6] When the volume has been fully configured, press C and then select Save changes then exit this menu to commit the changes. The configuration utility will pause while the array is being created. ■ Note: Integrated Striping does not provide any data protection in the event of disk failure. It is primarily used to increase speed. 5.
▍ LSI SAS RAID 4] Continue with step 4 of the IS creation procedure in the previous section to create a second volume. 5.4 Other Configuration Tasks This section explains how to do other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IS volumes. 5.4.1 Viewing IS Volume Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of IS volumes: 1] In the configuration utility, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the RAID Properties option. The properties of the current volume are displayed.
MS-96E0 ■ You can locate all the disk drives in a volume by selecting the volume on the RAID Properties screen. The LEDs flash on all disk drives in the volume. ■ Note: The LEDs on the disk drives will flash as described above if the firmware is correctly configured and the drives or the disk enclosure supports disk location. 5.4.5 Selecting a Boot Disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position.
Appendix C LCM Front Panel Control (Optional) This appendix will assist users in setting up the LCM front panel control.
▍ LCM Front Panel Control The LCM Control Utility The LCM is used to monitor the system information, including sensors, CPU usage, date, time, and so on. Users can make simple configuration through the LCM as well. This could be very useful when the system’s keyboard or monitor is disconnected. Installing the LCM Control Utility OS supported: Windows 2000/ XP/ 2003 32/64 bits Step 1: Insert the application CD into the CD-ROM drive. Browse the CD-ROM drive and double-click the executable file “setup.
MS-96E0 Step 2: The screen will show the Welcome dialog box as shown below. Click Next to continue. Step 3: To install the LCM Control Utility, click Next to use the default folder or Browse to install to another designated folder.
▍ LCM Front Panel Control Step 4: Setup has finished installing the LCM Control Utility on your computer. Click Finish to complete the installation. Now you can read the information form the LCM.
MS-96E0 Uninstalling the LCM Control Utility Step 1: Under Control Panel, click Add/Remove Programs. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process. Step 2: Click OK to continue.
▍ LCM Front Panel Control Step 3: Click Finish to complete the uninstallation.
MS-96E0 LCM Function Menu The LCM consists of an LCD panel and a 4-button keypad. Button Function: Up Button: Down Button: Left Button: Right Button: Go to the previous selection. When in setting time, date and IP mode, this button is used to move the cursor left. Go to the next selection. When in setting time, date and IP mode, this button is used to move the cursor right. Exit the current menu and enter the previous menu. Enter the submenu of the current menu.
▍ LCM Front Panel Control ■ Start and stop the LCM The LCM service will auto start after the service is installed successfully. It would also start automatically on system boot. If you want to start or stop the service manually, you can right click on the “LCM Control Service” and select Start or Stop. ■ Get the system information When the LCM is started, it first enters the “Standby” status. At this status, it will show the host name, time, date and CPU usage of the host system.