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  • Page 1 N5000 Series (v1.X) Network System...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Preface Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names men- tioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    N5000 Series 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. ￭...

  • Page 4: Chemical Substances Information

    Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at: https://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste.

  • Page 5: Ce Conformity

    N5000 Series CE Conformity Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this de- vice is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive. 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface CONTENTS Copyright Notice .................... ii Trademarks ....................ii Revision History .................... ii Technical Support ..................ii Safety Instructions ..................iii Chemical Substances Information ............... iv Battery Information ..................iv CE Conformity ....................v FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......... v WEEE Statement ..................

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview Thank you for choosing the N5000 Series, an excellent network system. The N5000 Series features dual Intel Xeon E5-2600v3/ E5-2600v4 ® ® processors and the industry’s latest technologies to deliver high- performance, feature-rich network solutions for a wide array of business applications.

  • Page 8: System Overview

    Overview System Overview N5000a N5000b...
  • Page 9 N5000 Series System I/O & Controls N5000a 8 x LAN trays max up to 64 x LAN ports via Network Adapters (optional) N5000b 4 x HDD trays (optional) 4 x LAN trays max up to 32 x LAN ports via Network Adapters...
  • Page 10 Overview RJ45 Serial Console Port Network routers and switches typically require an RS-232 serial data connection to interface with the system for initial configuration. Serial data connections may also be used for diagnostics purposes, especially when a network device is malfunctioning and unreachable over the network. Connect a specially configured RJ45 console cable to this jack for network routers/ switches to communicate with the system through a serial connection.
  • Page 11 N5000 Series VGA Port The DB15-pin female connector is provided for VGA-interface device. Buzzer Reset Button Pressing the button stops the buzzer from making a sound. Power Supply LEDs Status Description No AC power too all PSU AC LED 1Hz Flashing...

  • Page 12: System Specifications

    Overview System Specifications Model N5000a N5000b Form Factor Dimensions 17.3” W (438mm) × 3.5” H (88mm) × 23.7” 17.3” W (438mm) × 3.5” H (88mm) × 23.7” D (600mm) D (600mm) Color Black Black Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600v3/E5-2600v4 Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600v3/E5-2600v4 ®...

  • Page 13: Internal I/O

    N5000 Series Internal I/O System Power Connector: JPWR3 CPU Power Connector: JPWR1, JPWR2 SATA DOM Power Connector: JSDOMPWR1 Fan Power Header: CPU_FAN0, CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 ~ SYS_ FAN6 I2C Bus Connector: JPMBUS1...
  • Page 14 Overview IPMB Connector: J_IPMB1 GPIO Header: JGPIO1 SGPIO Header: J_SGPIO1, J_SSGPIO1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Header: JCI1...
  • Page 15 N5000 Series Front Panel Header: JFP1, JFP2 SATA Connector: SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5 SATA DOM Connector: SATA_DOM1 USB3.0 Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2, USB1 TPM Module Header: JTPM1...
  • Page 16 Overview VGA Connector: JVGA1 Serial Port Header: JCOM1 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 Normal Clear (Default) CMOS BIOS Recovery Jumper: JBIOS_RECOVERY0 Normal BIOS (Default) Recovery Flash Descriptor Security Override Jumper: JSDO1 Enable Security Disable Flash (Default) Descriptor Security (Override) 1-10...

  • Page 17: System Setup

    System Setup This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup proce- dures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you in- stall in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    System Setup Getting Started Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. h Necessary Tools A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, can be used to do most of the instal- lation. Choose one with a magnetic head would be better.
  • Page 19 N5000 Series h Safety Precautions The following precautions should be observed while handling the system: ■ Place the system on a flat and stable surface. ■ Do not place the system in environments subject to mist, smoke, vibration, excessive dust, salty or greasy air, or other corrosive gases and fumes.

  • Page 20: System Setup

    System Setup System Setup Important Before removing or installing any components, make sure the system is not turned on or connected to the power. h Memory 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the motherboard. 2. Open the slot clips. 3. Align the notch on the DIMM with the key on the slot and insert the DIMM into the slot.
  • Page 21 N5000 Series 4. Push the DIMM gently downwards until the slot clips click and lock the DIMM in place. Recommended Memory Population Dual CPU Installed Population Rules DIMM Slot CPU0_DIMM_4 CPU0_DIMM_3 CPU0_DIMM_2 CPU0_DIMM_1 CPU1_DIMM_4 CPU1_DIMM_3 CPU1_DIMM_2 CPU1_DIMM_1 Important • “V” indicates a populated DIMM slot.
  • Page 22 System Setup h CPU 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2. To open the CPU socket, press down on the metal lever arm marked with a (1) and an unlocked lock symbol (the 1st lever arm), then pull it away from the socket to release the catch.
  • Page 23 N5000 Series 3. Align the gold triangle on the processor with the triangle in the LGA2011 metal socket frame. Hold the CPU by the edges and gently lower it down into the socket. 4. Close the top metal load plate.
  • Page 24 System Setup 6. Apply thermal compound to the top of the processor. Place the cooler on top of the CPU with screw holes aligned. Finally, secure the cooler screws in diagonal sequence.
  • Page 25 N5000 Series h SATA Disk on Module (Optional) 1. Locate the SATA DOM port on the motherboard. 2. Connect the SATA DOM to the port.
  • Page 26 System Setup h mSATA Card (Optional) 1. Locate the mSATA slot on the motherboard. 2. Insert the card into the slot at a 45-degree angle. 3. Push the card gently down- wards and fasten it with screws. 2-10...
  • Page 27 N5000 Series h CompactFlash Card (Optional) 1. Locate the CompactFlash slot on the motherboard. 2. Insert the card into the slot. 3. Push the card gently towards the slot until the slot clips lock the card in place. 2-11...
  • Page 28 System Setup h Internal Hard Disk Drive (Optional) 1. Locate the place where the HDD will be installed and remove the screws as indicated below. 2. Fit the HDD into the tray and secure it with screws. To ensure correct orientation, make sure the HDD SATA connectors face toward the SATA interface cables.
  • Page 29 N5000 Series 4. Screw to secure the HDD set to the system. Motherboard Storage Support Chip Intel C612 Port CFCARD1 SATA 6Gb/s MSATA1 SATA 6Gb/s SATADOM1 SATA 6Gb/s SATA2 SATA 6Gb/s SATA3 SATA 6Gb/s SATA4 SATA 6Gb/s SATA5 SATA 6Gb/s...
  • Page 30 System Setup h External Hard Disk Drive (Optional) 1. Locate the HDD bay where the HDD will be installed. 2. Gently pull the HDD tray off the system chassis. 3. Fit the HDD into the tray and secure it with screws. Make sure to insert the HDD oriented so that the data and power connectors are accessible when the tray is reinstalled in the chassis.
  • Page 31 N5000 Series 4. Insert the HDD tray back into the drive bay. 5. Slide the HDD tray into the bay until it clicks into place. 2-15...
  • Page 32 System Setup h Network Module (Optional) 1. Unpack the network module tray. 2. Mount the network module onto the bottom metal load plate with screw holes aligned. Have all standoffs aligned and fastened as indicated by the picture. 3. Place the top metal plate atop the network module.
  • Page 33 N5000 Series 4. Insert the network module tray back into the bay. 5. Push in the tray to fully seat the network module. 6. Tighten the captive screws to secure the network module in place. 2-17...

  • Page 35: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows users to configure the system for optimal use. Users may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen at system startup and requests users to run SETUP.

  • Page 36: Entering Setup

    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 <DEL> or <F2> key to enter Setup. Press <DEL> or <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.
  • Page 37 N5000 Series Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Select Change Option General Help Previous Values Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Exit Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

  • Page 38: The Menu Bar

    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. ▶ Intel RC Setup Use this menu to configure Intel processor and chipset features. ▶...

  • Page 39: Main

    N5000 Series Main ▶ BIOS Information, Memory Information, Access Level These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month>...

  • Page 40: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ Boot Feature ▶ SOL Setting This setting enables/disables the SOL setting. ▶ Chassis Intrusion This setting enables/disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning message, set the field to [Reset].
  • Page 41 N5000 Series ▶ Bootup NumLock State 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.
  • Page 42 BIOS Setup ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ Security Device Support This setting enables/disables BIOS support for security device. When set to [Disable], the OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be available. ▶ Super I/O Configuration...
  • Page 43 N5000 Series ▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration, Serial Port 2 Configuration ▶ Serial Port This setting enables/disables the specified serial port. ▶ Device Settings This setting shows the address & IRQ settings of the specified serial port. ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶...
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup ▶ Console Redirection Settings ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal support- ing ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected be- tween the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal device for console redirection.
  • Page 45 N5000 Series ▶ S5 RTC Wake Settings ▶ Wake System from S5 This field specifies whether the RTC (real-time clock) alarm will awaken the system from the S5 power saving mode. ▶ CPLD Configuration ▶ LAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 State at Power On/Off...
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup between the LAN and WAN is allowed without interruption. ▶ LAN Watch Dog Time Out Event You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates either a LAN bypass or a system reboot when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each time the watch dog polls it.
  • Page 47 N5000 Series ▶ H/W Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitor status. ▶ Voltage Status 3-13...
  • Page 48 BIOS Setup ▶ Fan Status ▶ Temperature Status 3-14...

  • Page 49: Intel Rc Setup

    N5000 Series Intel RC Setup 3-15...
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup ▶ Processor Configuration This menu shows the processor information. ▶ Hyper-Threading (ALL) 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.
  • Page 51 N5000 Series ▶ IIO Configuration ▶ PCIE_A, PCIE_1/PCIE_2, PCIE_5/PCIE_6, PCIE_B, PCIE_3/PCIE_4, PCIE_7/PCIE_8 These settings control the speeds of the specified PCIe slots. ▶ Enable IOAT Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel I/OAT), a component of Intel Virtualization Technology for Connectivity, improves data flow across the platform to enhance system performance.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup ▶ PCH Configuration ▶ PCH sSATA Configuration ▶ Configure sSATA as This setting specifies the SATA controller mode. ▶ sSATA AHCI ALPM Aggressive Link Power Management (ALPM) is a power-saving technique that helps the disk save power by setting a SATA link to the disk to a low- power setting during idle time.
  • Page 53 N5000 Series ▶ PCH SATA Configuration ▶ Configure SATA as This setting specifies the SATA controller mode. ▶ SATA AHCI ALPM Aggressive Link Power Management (ALPM) is a power-saving technique that helps the disk save power by setting a SATA link to the disk to a low- power setting during idle time.

  • Page 54: Server Mgmt

    BIOS Setup Server Mgmt ▶ System Event Log Note: All values changed here do not take effect until the computer is restarted. ▶ SEL Components This setting enables/disables system event log components. ▶ Erase SEL This setting offers different options for erasing the system event logs. ▶...
  • Page 55 N5000 Series ▶ BMC Network Configuration ▶ Configuration Address Source This setting selects whether to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). 3-21...

  • Page 56: Security

    BIOS Setup Security ▶ Administrator Password Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. Users will be prompted for Administrator password only when they enter BIOS Setup. ▶ User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and access to the BIOS Setup utility.

  • Page 57: Boot

    N5000 Series Boot ▶ Boot Mode Select Use the setting to specify the boot mode. ▶ Fixed Boot Order Priorities, USB Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

  • Page 58: Save & Exit

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit ▶ Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the system. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and exit the system. ▶ Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system. ▶...

  • Page 59: Drivers & Utilities

    Drivers & Utilities This chapter provides information on system drivers and utilities. Important • Please note that firmware update assumes technician-level experience. • As the system firmware is under continuous update for better system performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for reference only.

  • Page 60: Installation

    The installation will auto-run, simply click the driver or utility and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Important Please visit the MSI website to get the latest drivers and BIOS for better system performance. Server Drivers This menu provides available drivers.

  • Page 61: Software

    N5000 Series Software This menu provides available software. Manual A user’s manual in PDF format can be acquired through this menu.

  • Page 62: Download Website

    Drivers & Utilities Download Website Visit the MSI website for technical guides, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information.

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