MS-96E3 (v1.
▍ Preface Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ ￭ MSI® is registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co.,Ltd.
MS-96E3 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-96E3 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-96E3 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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Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosing the MS-96E3 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the Intel® G41 & ICH7R chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the MS-96E3 accommodates the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Quad, Core™ 2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron® Dual-Core, Celeron® processor in LGA775 package and supports up to 2 DDR3 800/1066 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity.
▍ Overview Mainboard Specifications Processor ■ Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, Celeron processor in LGA775 package FSB ■ 1333MHz Chipset ■ North Bridge: Intel G41 chipset ■ South Bridge: Intel ICH7R chipset Memory ■ 2 DDR3 800/1066 DIMM slots (240pin / 1.
MS-96E3 Slot ■ 1 PCIE x4 Golden Finger (for MS-95W6 Riser Card) ■ 1 32-bit/33MHz PCI slot Form Factor ■ Micro-ATX: 24.3cm x 23.
▍ Overview Mainboard Layout 1-4
MS-96E3 Watch Dog Timer Setting MS-96E3 watchdog timer is using Super I/O Winbond W83627EHG. Setup procedures A. Enter super I/O configuration mode mov dx, 04eh mov al, 087h out dx, al out dx, al B. Set pin 77 to WDTO# function mov mov out inc in and out dx,04eh al,02Dh;; ;Register 2Dh dx,al dx al,dx al,0FEh ;Config Bit 0 As 0 dx,al ;Config PIN 77 as WDTO# C.
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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 J2, p. 2-16 JTPM1, p. 2-19 JLCD1, p. 2-19 JCI1, p. 2-16 JVGA1, p. 2-16 JPW1, p. 2-8 COM2, p. 2-17 JPWR1, p. 2-8 J3, p. 2-18 DIMM Slots, p. 2-8 Rear Panel I/O, p. 2-9 SYS_F2, p. 2-15 CPU, p. 2-3 SYS_F1, p. 2-15 CPU_F1, p. 2-15 J8, p. 2-18 SATA0~3, p. 2-14 JFP1, p. 2-16 CFCARD1, p. 2-15 IDE1, p. 2-14 J6, p. 2-21 F_USB1, p. 2-17 J7, p. 2-18 PCI1, p. 2-22 2-2 J5, p. 2-21 JBAT1, p.
MS-96E3 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 & Cooler 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 & cooler correctly. Wrong installation will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard. 1. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage.
MS-96E3 5. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate. 6. After confirming the CPU direction for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base. Note that the alignment keys are matched. Alignment Key 7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. 8. Cover the load plate onto the package.
Hardware Setup 9. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 10. Align the holes on the mainboard with the heatsink. Push down the cooler until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. 11. Press the four hooks down to fasten the cooler. Then rotate the locking switch (refer to the correct direction marked on it) to lock the hooks. 12. Turn over the mainboard to confirm that the clip-ends are correctly inserted.
MS-96E3 Memory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 72x2=144 pin 48x2=96 pin 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.
Hardware Setup Power Supply System Power Connector: JPWR1 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 +3.3V -12V GND PS-ON# GND GND GND +3.
MS-96E3 Rear Panel I/O Serial Port USB Port JLAN1 JLAN2 JLAN3 JLAN4 JLAN5 JLAN6 ▶ Serial Port The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector. ▶ USB Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.
Hardware Setup ▶ LAN The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Yellow Green/ Orange LED Color LED State Condition Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established. On (steady) LAN link is established. On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another computer on the LAN. Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected. On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.
MS-96E3 Programming Sequence 1. program GPO6,34,33, PAIR(3:1) to switch LAN1-2 or LAN3-4 pair 2. program GPO39,38,35 CFG(3:1) to control LAN pair behavior Bypass/ PassThrough/WDT 3. set GPO24, CPLD_SendBIT high about 150ms then set it low about 50ms to complete the LAN pair configuration progress 4.
Hardware Setup Boolean table for CPLD behavior of Bypass/PassThrough/WDT function LAN1-2 PAIR_3 PAIR_2 PAIR_1 CFG_3 CFG_2 CFG_1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2-12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 ON PassTru OFF PassTru WDT Reset ON PassTru OFF PassTru WDT ByPass ON PassTru OFF ByPass WDT Reset ON PassTru OFF ByPass WDT ByPass ON ByPass OFF PassTru WDT Reset ON ByPass OFF PassTru WDT By
MS-96E3 LAN3-4 PAIR_3 PAIR_2 PAIR_1 CFG_3 CFG_2 CFG_1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 ON PassTru OFF PassTru WDT Reset ON PassTru OFF PassTru WDT ByPass ON PassTru OFF ByPass WDT Reset ON PassTru OFF ByPass WDT ByPass ON ByPass OFF PassTru WDT Reset ON ByPass OFF PassTru WDT ByPass ON ByPass OFF ByPass WDT Reset ON ByPass OFF ByPass WDT ByPass
Hardware Setup Connector Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA3 This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Important Please do not fold the SATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. IDE Connector: IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
MS-96E3 CompactFlash Socket: CFCARD1 This socket is provided for CompactFlash (CF) cards. Fan Power Connector: CPU_F1, SYS_F1, SYS_F2 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 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.
MS-96E3 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 SMBus Connector: J3 This connector, known as I2C, is for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. 6 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 GND VCC5 S2CK1 S2DA1 +12V PWRBTN# SPI Flash ROM Connector: J7 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. 10 2 9 1 PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 3 5 7 9 +3.3V DUAL SPI_MISO SPI_CS0#_R GND SPI_HOLD# 2 4 6 8 10 +3.3V DUAL SPI_MOSI_R SPI_CLK_R GND NC LAN LED Connector: J8 This connector is provided for LAN LEDs on the rear panel.
MS-96E3 LCD Module Connector: JLCD1 This connector is used to connect TTL UART LCD Module. 4 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 2 3 4 +5V SINB GND SOUTB 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 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 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. 1 JBAT1 1 Clear Data 1 Keep Data Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 1-2 pin while the system is off. Then return to 2-3 pin position.
MS-96E3 CF Voltage Select Jumper: J5 This jumper is provided for users to select CompactFlash voltage. 1 J5 1 1 VCC3 VCC5 CF Mode Select Jumper: J6 This jumper is provided for users to select CompactFlash operation mode.
Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 32-bit PCI slot Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
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-96E3 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 set up 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-96E3 Main ▶ BIOS Information, 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 ▶ Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.
MS-96E3 ▶ IDE Configuration ▶ Configure SATA as This setting specifies the operation mode of the installed SATA drive. ▶ SATA Port#0, SATA Port#1, SATA Port#2, SATA Port#3, IDE Slot These settings are provided for advanced configuration of the specified SATA/ IDE drives. ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address Select an address for the serial port 1/2.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Hardware Health Configuration These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. ▶ Event Log Configuration ▶ View Event Log Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log. ▶ Mark All Events as Read Press [Enter] to mark all DMI event logs as read. ▶ Clear Event Log When this setting is set to [OK], the DMI event log will be cleared instantly.
MS-96E3 ▶ 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.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ 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.
MS-96E3 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. ▶ Display Full Screen Logo This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST messages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.
▍ BIOS Setup 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. ▶ Bootup Num-Lock This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
MS-96E3 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 ▶ South Bridge Configuration ▶ 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. ▶ LAN 82574L Boot ROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.
MS-96E3 ▶ PCIE Device Wake Up System This setting specifies whether the system will be awakened by the PCI Express PME (Power Management Event). ▶ 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. ▶ 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.
▍ BIOS Setup 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.
