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- Page 1 E7320 Master2 Series MS-9621 (v1.X) CEB Server Board English Version G52-S9621X1...
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Page 2: Trademarks
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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 equip- ment from overheating. -
Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement T h is eq uip men t h as been tested and found to c omply 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. -
Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ... v Chapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ... 1-5 MSI Special Features ... 1-6 PC Alert™ III ... 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ... 2-1 Quick Components Guide ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ... - Page 9 H/W Monitor SMBus Connector: J4 ... 2-15 Parallel Port Header: CN11 ... 2-16 Jumpers ... 2-17 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT ... 2-17 Slots ... 2-18 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ... 2-18 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ... 2-18 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ... 3-1 Entering Setup ...
- Page 10 1. Installing the Driver in a New W indows System ... B-4 2. Installing the Driver in an Existing W indows System ... B-5 3. Installing Red Hat Linux 7.3 / 8.0 / 9.0 ... B-5 4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.3 ... B-6 Installing Adaptec Storage Manager –...
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Page 11: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Cha pter 1 . Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the E7320 Master2 Series (MS-9621 v1.X) CEB server board. The E7320 Master2 Series are superior computer mainboards based on Intel chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced ®... -
Page 12: Mainboard Specifications
Mainboard Specifications † Dual Intel ® Xeon™ processors (800 MHz FSB) in Socket 604 † 1MB/2MB L2 Cache † 6.4GB/s Trans Rate (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi. com.tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php) Chipset † Intel ® Lindenhurst-VS MCH (Memory Controller Hub) - Supports dual processors at 200 MHz (x4 transfers) - System bus bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s... -
Page 13: Getting Started
† Wake up on LAN (WOL), USB, PCI, Mouse † RTC alarm † Supports ACPI S1, S4, and S5 functions Sy stem M anagement † MSI iConsole ASF † SMBus (I † Hardware monitoring † Thermal protection † Chassis intrusion BIOS †... - Page 14 - Integrated TMDS transmitter with support for Digital Flat Panel (DFP) monitors - Onboard 8MB Video SDRAM MSI Reminds You... Please refer to Table 1 for 2D modes supporting both CRT and LCD. The table specifies the minimum memory requirements for various display resolutions, refresh rates and color depths.
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Page 15: Mainboard Layout
L indenh urst-VS PCIX 1 PCIX 2 PCIE1 PCI 1 J 11 SCSI 1 E7320 Master2 Series (MS-9621 v1.X) CEB Server Board Getting Started DIM M 6 DIM M 5 CPU1 DIM M 4 DIM M 3 DIM M 2... -
Page 16: Msi Special Features
MS-9621 CEB Server Board MSI Special Features PC Alert™ III The PC Alert III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: ö... -
Page 17: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. W hile doing the installation, be careful in holding the c omponents and follow the installation procedures . For s ome components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. -
Page 18: Quick Components Guide
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Quick Components Guide POWERFAN1, p.2-10 JPWR1, p.2-8 Back Panel I/O, p.2-9 PCI Slots, p.2-18 JCI1, p.2-10 JBAT, p.2-17 SCSI1, p.2-14 CPUFAN1, p.2-10 DIMM6~1, p.2-6 JFDD, p.2-10 IDE2/1, p.2-11 COM2, p.2-13 J11, p.2-14 CN11, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 J2, p.2-17... -
Page 19: Central Processing Unit: Cpu
1. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on the CPU1 socket. 2. To install DUAL CPUs on the board, you must use the same type of CPUs running at the same FSB frequency. For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . MSI Reminds You... -
Page 20: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 604
MS-9621 CEB Server Board CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever s ideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 170-de- gree angle. -
Page 21: Installing The Intel Cpu Cooler
Installing the Intel CPU Cooler 1. Flip over the mainboard and locate the position of the CPU sockets. 2. Stick the backplates to the back of the CPU sockets with holes aligned. CPU cooler backplates 3. Install the CPU(s) following the in- structions on page 2-4. -
Page 22: Memory
The mainboard provides 6 slots for 240-pin DDR-II DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules. You can install DDR-II 400 SDRAM modules on the DDR-II DIMM slots (DIMM 1~6). For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . Memory Bus Features... -
Page 23: Memory Population Rules
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket. -
Page 24: Power Supply
JPWR1 Pin Definition SIGNAL +3.3V +3.3V PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V MSI Reminds You... 1. Power supplies of 350watt (and up) are highly recommended for system stability. 2. Please refer to Intel Power Supply JPWR2 SIGNAL +3.3V -12V JPWR2 Pin Definition... -
Page 25: Back Panel
M o us e Keyboard COM 1 M ouse/Keyboard Connector Pin5 Mouse/KBD Clock Pin6 NC Pin4 VCC Pin1 Pin2 NC Mouse/KBD DATA Serial Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VGA Port Back Panel USB Ports Pin3 GND SIGNAL RJ-45 LAN Jack Link Indicator... -
Page 26: Connectors
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. Sensor +12V POWERFAN2/3/4 MSI Reminds You... Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fans. 2-10 Connectors JCI1 Sensor... -
Page 27: Front Usb Connector: Jusb1
USB HDD, digital cameras, M P3 players, printers, mo- dems and the like. JUSB1 MSI Reminds You... Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible damage. ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra ATA66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra ATA66/100 function. -
Page 28: Serial Ata Raid 0, 1 Connectors: Sata1, Sata2
ATA data rates of 150 MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. SATA2 SATA1 Optional Serial ATA cable MSI Reminds You... Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. 2-12 SATA1/2 Pin Definition... -
Page 29: Serial Port Connector: Com 2
Serial Port Connector: COM 2 The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port COM 2. The port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to it. COM 2 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the... -
Page 30: Ultra320 Scsi Connectors: Scsi1 (Optional)
This connector is used to connect to a LED for showing the activity of SCSI devices attached to the SCSI connectors. SCSI1 Pin Definition MSI Reminds You... SCSI LED connects to JFP1 HDD LED (storage LED) pins. The J11 is used to c onnect SCSI card LED signal. -
Page 31: Lan Led Connectors: J5 & J7
LAN LED Connectors: J5 & J7 The LAN LED connectors are used to connect LAN LEDs, which show the activity of the LAN. The J5 is for JLAN 1 jack and the J7 is for JLAN2 jack. Both JLAN 1 & JLAN2 jacks are located on the back panel. -
Page 32: Parallel Port Header: Cn11
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Parallel Port Header: CN11 The mainboard provides a 25-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. -
Page 33: Jumpers
OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the JBAT (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data. JBAT MSI Reminds You... You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on;... -
Page 34: Slots
The motherboard provides one 32-bit Master PCI slot, two 64-bit PCI-X slots, and one PCI Express x8 slot. MSI Reminds You... When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the ex-... -
Page 35: Chapter 3. Bios Setup
SETUP. ² You want to change the default settings for customized features. MSI Reminds You... 1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance. -
Page 36: Entering Setup
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <F2> key to enter Setup. Press F2 to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. -
Page 37: Getting Help
Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. M ain M enu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( to select the item. -
Page 38: The Menu Bar
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Once you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see basic BIOS settings including system time & date, and the setup categories the BIOS supplies. Use Arrow keys to move among the items and menus, and make changes to the settings. - Page 39 BIOS Setup PC Health This entry shows your PC health status. Exit This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.
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Page 40: Main
MS-9621 CEB Server Board The items inside the Main menu are for basic system information and configuration. Each item includes none, one or more setup items. Use the Up/Down arrow keys or <Tab> to highlight the item or field you want to modify and use the <+> or <-> key to switch to the value you prefer. - Page 41 provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. [Type] [Multi-Sector Transfers] [LBA Mode Control] [32-Bit I/O] [Tranfer Mode] [Ultra DMA Mode] Boot Features The sub-menu is used to configure system boot-up features. Floppy Check: Summary Screen: Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: QuickBoot Mode: Chassis Intruder Detect:...
- Page 42 MS-9621 CEB Server Board the warning message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. Settings: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled]. Sy stem M emory It displays amount of conventional memory detected during boot up.
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Page 43: Advanced
Items in the menu are divided into several sub-menus. Each sub-menu provides more settings. To enter the sub-menu, highligh the sub-menu you want to configure and press <Enter>. Main Advanced Large Disk Access Mode: Paralle ATA: Serial ATA: Native Mode Operation: SATA RAID Enable: 8Advanced Chipset Control 8Advanced Processor Options... - Page 44 MS-9621 CEB Server Board available IRQs to use for HDD. * New OS that supports switch to Native Mode (WinXP, Windows .NET Server) can set SATA and PATA to Native Mode. * Maximum 6 ATA devices to connect (4 for P-ATA & 2 for S-ATA).
- Page 45 Onboard 5721 LAN This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard 5721 LAN controller. Set- ting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Onboard SCSI 7901 This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard SCSI 7901 controller. Set- ting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. PCI Device Option ROM Configuration Press PgUp/<+>...
- Page 46 4-way processors & the sy stem with 2 HT processors, or unreliability and instability may occur. Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled]. MSI Reminds You... Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platform Components: ®...
- Page 47 BIOS Setup Console Type This feature allows you to enable the specified console type. Options: [VT100], [VT100, 8bit], [PC-ANSI, 7bit], [PC ANSI], [UT100+], [VT-UTF8]. Flow Control This feature allows you to enable flow control. Options: [None], [XON/XOFF], [CTS/RTS]. Console Connection This feature indicates whether the console is connected directly to the system or a modem is used for connection.
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Page 48: Security
MS-9621 CEB Server Board This section lets you set security passwords to control access to the system at boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup program. It also allows you to set virus protection at hard disk boot sector. - Page 49 BIOS Setup Password on boot Choosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of the supervisor password. If the supervisor password is set and this option is disabled, BIOS assumes the user is booting. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. 3-15...
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Page 50: Power
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Use this menu to specify your settings for Power Management. Remember that the options available depend upon the hardware installed in your system. Main Advanced PCIE LAN (PCIE PME) Wake Up: Onboard 5705 LAN Wake Up (PCI32 PME):... - Page 51 Resume Date The date format is <MM> <DD> <YYYY>. Resume T ime The time format is <HH> <MM> <SS>. After Power Failure This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Available settings are: [Stay Off] Returns the system to an off state.
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Page 52: Boot
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Use this menu to arrange and specify the priority of the devices from which the BIOS will attempt to boot the Operating System. Main Advanced +Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive Network Boot MBA v6.2.11 Slot 0430 MBA v7.5.6 Slot 0200... -
Page 53: Pc Health
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. Main Advanced Auto Fan Speed Control Spread Spectrum VTT(+1.2V) +12V 1st VCC 2nd VCC 1st Vcore 2nd Vcore CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature... - Page 54 MS-9621 CEB Server Board MSI Reminds You... 1. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.
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Page 55: Exit
The following sections describe each of the options on this menu. Note that <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the items from the menu or menu bar to exit. Main Advanced Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes... -
Page 56: Appendix A: Scsi Bios Setup (Optional
Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configure the SCSI subsystem for optimum use. You may need to run the SCSI BIOS setup utility when: ²... -
Page 57: Entering Scsi Bios
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. W hen the message below appears on the screen, press <Ctrl> + <A> keys simulta- neously to enter SCSI BIOS utility. - Page 58 Would you like to configure the SCSI controller, or run the SCSI Disk Utilities? Select the option and press <Enter>. Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings Use this option for SCSI controller configurations. SCSI Disk Utilities Use this option to manage the attached SCSI device. AIC-7901 at slot 07, 03:07:00 Options SCSI Disk Utilities...
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Page 59: Configure/View Scsi Controller Settings
MS-9621 CEB Server Board Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings There are 8 items in the “Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings” screen. These items display or allow you to change the SCSI controller’s settings. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then press <Enter> to select the value you want in each item or enter each item’s sub-menu screen. -
Page 60: Additional Options
Boot Device Configuration Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu screen. Boot Device Configuration Single Image Master SCSI Controller ... AIC-7901 at slot 07 03:07:00 Select SCSI peripheral from which to boot Boot SCSI Controller ... AIC-7901 at slot 07 03:07:00 Boot SCSI ID ... - Page 61 MS-9621 CEB Server Board SCSI Device ID Sync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec) ... 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 Packetized... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes QAS... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Initiate Wide Negotiation ... Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Enable Disconnection ...
- Page 62 Send Start Unit Command W hen set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to the specified SCSI device during bootup. The interface powers up the SCSI device on-at-a-time during bootup, reducing the load on the computer’s power supply. Setting options: [Yes], [No].
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Page 63: Bios Information
MS-9621 CEB Server Board POST Display Mode The field determines how much information about your SCSI controller and devices appear on the screen during bootup. For the most complete information, choose [Diagnostic]. For a faster boot, select [Silent]. Setting options: [Verbose], [Silent], [Diagnostic]. -
Page 64: Disk Utilities
Select SCSI Disk and press <Enter> SCSI ID#0: SCSI ID#1: SCSI ID#2: SCSI ID#3: SCSI ID#4: SCSI ID#5: SCSI ID#6: SCSI ID#7: SCSI ID#8: SCSI ID#9: SCSI ID#10: SCSI ID#11: SCSI ID#12: SCSI ID#13: SCSI ID#14: SCSI ID#15: Select the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press <Enter>. -
Page 65: Appendix B: Adaptec Sata Raid Utility For Intel Ich-Hr (Optional
1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking 2. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command MSI Reminds You... All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the illustrations in this appendix. -
Page 66: Introduction
MS-9621 CEB Server Board 1. Overview Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAID the Serial ATA I/O controller by supporting RAID levels 0 and 1. HostRAID adds entry level RAID support to the Serial ATA I/O controller. W ith HostRAID, you can add reliable performance and full data protection. - Page 67 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH-HR Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the controller’s built-in BIOS code. You start ARC by pressing Ctrl+A during BIOS startup. For details, see Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility. Array Configuration Utility (ACU)—A DOS/BIOS application used to create, configure, and manage arrays.
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Page 68: Installing The Driver
W indows setup CD and restart the system. 5. Press F6 when prompted to install a third-party driver. MSI Reminds You... When F6 is active, a prompt appears at the bottom of the screen. Press F6 immediately — you only have 5 seconds. If you miss your chance, restart this Windows installation to complete it correctly. -
Page 69: Installing The Driver In An Existing Windows System
2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows System In this scenario, you are installing a driver in a system that already has a W in- dows operating system. To install the driver: 1. Create a driver disk by following the instructions from the Web site or the product CD. -
Page 70: Installing Suse Linux 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.3
MS-9621 CEB Server Board 4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 / 8.1 / 8.3 Installing the Driver in a New Linux System In this scenario, you are installing the driver in a new Linux system. To install the driver: 1. Obtain a driver disk from either the Web site or the product CD. -
Page 71: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition
Typical installation. Compact — Installs only the components required on a remotely managed system. See Managed System Components, above. MSI Reminds You... When you perform a Typical or Compact installation, components needed for communication and remote management are installed automatically. -
Page 72: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager On Windows
MS-9621 CEB Server Board 4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Windows MSI Reminds You... When installing on a FAT 32 file system, the folder being installed is automatically hidden. To install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition: 1. Verify that a supported browser is installed. See Supported Browsers for details. - Page 73 Active Scripting Allow per session cookies (not stored) MSI Reminds You... In Internet Explorer 6.0 there is no security setting for cookies. Cookie configuration was removed from the Privacy tab. There is no setting for blocking Intranet cookies.
- Page 74 MS-9621 CEB Server Board Configuring Netscape Navigator for Local Management MSI Reminds You... These instructions apply specifically to version 7 and may differ in later versions. To configure Netscape Navigator: 1. Log in to your computer with administrator access. 2. Select Edit > Preferences.
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Page 75: Installing Adaptec Storage Manager On Linux
5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on Linux MSI Reminds You... When performing this ins tallation, keep in mind that Linux is case sensitive. To install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and configure the de- sired Internet browser: 1. Insert the product installation CD. -
Page 76: Using Adaptec Storage Manager - Browser Edition
Once you are logged in, you will find convenient online help to guide you through the details of creating, configuring, and managing arrays. MSI Reminds You... Your controller may not support all of the features described. In most cases if a feature is not supported by your controller the feature does not appear in the interface. -
Page 77: Architecture Overview
2. Architecture Overview A locally managed system requires all of these components: A supported Web browser, which should already be installed on the system. The Adaptec Web service which supplies content displayed on the Web brows er. An Adaptec-supplied storage agent. A remotely managed system requires all of these components: The remote system must contain a browser. -
Page 78: Installing A Security Certificate
6.3.14:3513/adaptec. W hen connection to the remote system is established, the System Login screen appears. MSI Reminds You... If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet, you must bypass the proxy server to access the Adaptec Storage Manager Web server. See Configuring Internet Browsers on Windows for details. -
Page 79: The Basics
6. The Basics An example of a typical Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition screen is shown below. MSI Reminds You... Depending on your operating system, browser, and color scheme you may notice some differences between this illustration and your screen. - Page 80 MS-9621 CEB Server Board to amber, indicating that clicking any of them will display an additional window with information and options specific to this controller. Pop-Up Tool Tips If you position the cursor over a device or button a pop-up tool tip appears. For buttons, the tips contain helpful information about the function of the button, while for devices they display additional information.
- Page 81 V i ew is the default display mode and when expanded, will show the following information about each device: Capacity of the drive Drive manufacturer and model number SCSI drive ID, or Serial ATA port number W hen expanded, the Full Size Capacity View button Capacity View button part of any array is shaded blue surrounded by a dotted line.
- Page 82 The main area of the Logical Devices view is used to display the arrays on this controller. It defaults to a condensed view of top-level arrays. MSI Reminds You... The Options button allows you to display second-level arrays if your controller supports them.
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Page 83: Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility
The physical disks associated with the array are displayed here. 5. Press Esc to return to the previous menu. Deleting Arrays MSI Reminds You... Back up the data on an array before you delete it. Otherwise, all data on the array is lost. Deleted arrays cannot be restored. - Page 84 5. Press Enter when both disks for the new array are selected. The Array Properties menu displays. Assigning Array Properties MSI Reminds You... Once the array is created and its properties are assigned, you cannot change the array properties using the ACU. Instead, use Adaptec Stor- age Manager - Browser Edition.
- Page 85 Adaptec does not recommend that you migrate or build an array on W in- dows dynamic disks (volumes), as it will result in data loss. MSI Reminds You... Do not interrupt the creation of a RAID 0 using the Migrate option. If you do, there is no way to restart, and no way to recover the data that was on the source drive.
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Page 86: Using The Disk Utilities
Drives attached to the controller must be initialized before they can be used in an array. MSI Reminds You... Initializing a disk overwrites the partition table on the disk and makes any data on the disk inaccessible. If the drive is used in an array, you may not be able to use the array again. -
Page 87: Glossary
Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH-HR Glossary activity See task. Array Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and manage arrays from the controller’s BIOS or MS-DOS. array A logical disk created from available space and made up of one or more segments on one or more physical disks. - Page 88 MS-9621 CEB Server Board cache Fast-access memory on the controller that serves as intermediate storage for data that is read from, or written to, drives. capacity Total usable space available in megabytes or gigabytes. channel Any path, or bus, used for the transfer of data and the control of information be- tween storage devices and a RAID controller.
- Page 89 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH-HR drive LED Disk indicator LED that illuminates during read or write operations. event Notification or alert from the system, indicating that a change has occurred. event log File used to maintain information about prior controller activities or errors. event notification Process for transmitting events.
- Page 90 MS-9621 CEB Server Board initialized array An array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build or clear. legacy disk Disk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy disk array where there is a one-to-one logical-to-physical mapping of array to disk.
- Page 91 Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH-HR quick init An array initialized using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no on- going background controller activity. All data written to an array that has been quick initialized is protected. RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks).
- Page 92 MS-9621 CEB Server Board single-level array Array created from one or more segments. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID 0, RAID 1. snap shot Instantaneous read-only copy of an array at a precise point in time. spanned volume A simple volume that spans two or more drives.