MS-S0031 (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-S0031 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-S0031 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-S0031 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-S0031 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the Intel® ICH9 chipset for optimal system efficiency, the MS-S0031 accommodates the Intel® Pineview processor (CPU + GPU + Northbridge) and supports up to 2 DDR3 SO-DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity.
▍ Overview Mainboard Specifications Processor ■ Intel Pineview D525 processor (CPU + GPU + Northbridge) FSB ■ 667MHz Chipset ■ South Bridge: Intel ICH9 chipset Memory ■ 2 DDR3 800MHz SO-DIMM slots ■ Supports the maximum of 4GB Unbuffered / non-ECC DIMM LAN ■ Supports Gigabit LAN by Intel 82574L (LAN1) & 82567LM (LAN2) Gb Ethernet controller SATA ■ 5 SATA 3Gb/s ports by Intel ICH9 Onboard Input/Output ■ Rear Panel - 1 eSATA port - 2 Gigabit LAN ports - 2 USB 3.0 ports - 2 USB 2.
MS-S0031 Mainboard Layout JFP1 JDEBUG1 PCI-E1 SYSFAN1 JSP1 SATA2 SATA3 JUSB1 JUSB2 BATT + SATA4 SATA5 JUSB3 JBAT1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB2.0 Ports SATA1 JUSB4 ESATA1 COM1 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB3.
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 SATA1~5, p. 2-6 JFP1, p. 2-7 PCIE, p. 2-11 JBAT1, p. 2-10 SYSFAN1, p. 2-7 JUSB1~3, p. 2-8 Rear Panel I/O, p. 2-5 COM1, p. 2-8 JUSB4, p. 2-9 SYSFAN2, p. 2-7 POWERCONN1, p. 2-4 DIMM Slots, p. 2-3 JVGA1, p.
MS-S0031 Memory The SO-DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. DDR3 SO-DIMM Slot 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 slot 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: POWERCONN1 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. d n u ro V .G 5 V 4 2 3.+ +5 V d 2 2. 5 s n d 2 1.+ Re ou un d 2 0. Gr ro un # 2 9. G o N d 1 8. Gr -O un 1 . PS o 7 1 6. Gr 2V V 1 5. 1 .3 1 4.- +3 1 3. 1 V .3 3 V .+ 2 V 2 1 2 1 .+ +1 B OK 11 .
MS-S0031 Rear Panel I/O LAN Port eSATA Port USB 3.0 Port LAN Port USB 2.0 Port ▶ eSATA Port The eSATA (External SATA) port is for attaching the eSATA hard drive. ▶ USB 2.0 Port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices. Supports data transfer rate up to 480Mbit/s (Hi-Speed). ▶ USB 3.0 Port USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).
▍ Hardware Setup Connector Serial ATA Connector: SATA1 ~ SATA5 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 a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
MS-S0031 Fan Power Connector: SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2 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. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control. d n u ro 2V or l .G 1 s o 1 .+ en tr 2 .S on 3 .
▍ Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM1 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. Y E .K 0 I 1 .R TS 8 .C S 6 RT R . 4 DS . 2 D N R .G T 9 .D D 7 .TX D X 5 .R CD 3 .
MS-S0031 USB/ Serial Port Connector: JUSB4 (COM2) This connector is specifically designed to connect both USB and serial devices. C T .N D R 0 N B 1 .G IN TB A 8 S U _U . 6 O C .S 4 .VC 2 C O B d S un + .U o 1 0 r B 1 .G S B1 8 U . S 6 U C . 4 VC . 2 Y E D + .K N 8 9 .G D 87 .SB D C5 5 B VC S . 3 .S 1 n P nd o u + .N r o 0 9 .G SB 07 .U B S 5 .U CC 3 .V 1 COM2 JUSB4 VGA Connector: JVGA1 This VGA connector is provided for monitors. C N L Y C S C Y _V D E N _D .K O N 5 4 1 2.C O C 1 0.C C D 1 .
▍ 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 Normal 1 Clear CMOS Important You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position.
MS-S0031 Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports PCI-E interface expansion cards. PCI Express x1 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. Important Please note that AMI Core 8 BIOS will NOT support hard disk drives with higher than 2.2TB capacity.
▍ 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 the key to enter Setup. Press 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-S0031 Control Keys ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Tab Select Field +- Change 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 Host Bridge and South Bridge.
MS-S0031 Main ▶ System 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 ▶ Hyper Threading Technology The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instructions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
MS-S0031 If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur. ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ SATA Mode This setting specifies the SATA controller mode. ▶ AHCI Configuration This BIOS feature controls the SATA controller’s AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) functionality.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ ACPI Settings ▶ Suspend Mode This setting specifies the mode of system suspend. ▶ 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. ▶ Console Redirection Port, Base Address, IRQ, Serial Port Mode Use these settings to configure ports for remote access.
MS-S0031 ▶ Redirection After BIOS POST This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals?console redirection running after the BIOS POST has booted. ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal supporting ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal device for console redirection.
▍ BIOS Setup Boot ▶ Boot 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. ▶ 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-S0031 ▶ Boot Device Priority This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. First press to enter the submenu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or , key to move it up/down in the priority list. ▶ Hard Disk Drives This setting allows users to set the priority of hard disk drives. First press to enter the sub-menu.
▍ BIOS Setup 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.
MS-S0031 Chipset ▶ South Bridge Configuration ▶ 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.
▍ BIOS Setup ▶ GbE LAN Boot This setting enables/disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROM during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process. ▶ 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-S0031 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.
