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MSI MS-9258 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P1-107 Series MS-9258 1U Rackmount Server G52-92581X1...

  • 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. Vis i t the MSI webs ite at http ://glob al.msi. com.tw /index. php? func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information.

  • 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-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-9258 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Weee (Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment) Statement

    WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Copyright Notice ....................... ii Trademarks ........................ii Revision History ....................... ii Technical Support ......................ii Safety Instructions ......................iii FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ............iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement ........v Chapter 1 Getting Started ..................1-1 System Overview ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Thank you for choosing the P1-107 (MS-9258 v1.X), a high-performance barebone system from MSI. ® Based on the innovative Intel 3200 & ICH9R chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the P1-107 accommo- ® ® dates the latest Dual-Core Intel...

  • Page 10: System Overview

    M S-9258 Server System Overview Top View HDD Tray Slim DVD-ROM Drive (Optional) PCI Expansion Slots CPU Socket DIMM Slots SSI EPS 1U Power Supply Blower Fan Duct...

  • Page 11: Front View

    Getting Started Front View Front Bezel Slim DVD-ROM Drive Slim DVD-ROM Drive (Optional) HDD Bay Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bays Port USB Ports Power LED This indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the main power is turned on. Status LEDs of LAN# 1/2 1.
  • Page 12 M S-9258 Server Button System ID Button Power Button Press this button once to shut down the system, and then once to switch on. System Reset Button Front Bezel LEDs Color State Description Power Blue Legacy power on/ACPI S0 state Blue Blink Sleep/ACPI S1, S4, S5 state...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Getting Started Rear View Rear Bezel PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector USB Ports Serial Port VGA Port LAN Jacks Rear Bezel LEDs Color LED State Condition RJ45 NIC1 / LAN link is not established. NIC2 Link Speed Orange On (steady state) LAN link is established. (Left Side) On (brighter &...

  • Page 14: System Specifications

    M S-9258 Server System Specifications Proce ssor - Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 3000 series, Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 3200 series, Wolfdale and Yorkfield processors in LGA775 package - 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz Chipset - North Bridge: Intel 3200 chipset (Intel 3200/3210 supports PCI Express graphics) - South Bridge: Intel ICH9R chipset M e mo r y...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Graphics - XGI Z7 graphics controller - Onboard 16MB Video SDRAM IPMI (Optional) - Hitachi H8S/2168 IPMI microcontroller Connectors Back Panel - 1 PS/2 mouse port - 1 PS/2 keyboard port - 2 USB 2.0 ports - 1 serial port - 1 VGA port - 2 Gigabit LAN jacks Onboard Connectors...

  • Page 16: Mainboard Layout

    M S-9258 Server Mainboard Layout COM2 SYS_FAN1 JUS B4 JAPP 2 FDD 1 FRON T_FAN1 J_IDE1 F PC1 PCI1 JTPM1 JSPI1 IT8213F PCI2 J_BOOT3 J_IPMB1 JINT1 Intel ICH 9R PCI3 J_ICMB 1 Chip J_SMBUS1 PCI4 J _B OOT2 JUSB3 PCIE1 J_BOOT 1 JUSB2 PCIE2...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Mainboard Hardware CPU, Memory, Power Supply, Back Panel, Connector, Jumper, Slot Chassis Cover CPU, Cooler System Assembly Memory Expansion Card MS-9258 Hard Disk Drives Slim DVD Drive (Optional) Rail Set Rack Mounting Rack Mounting...

  • Page 18: Quick Components Guide

    M S-9258 Server Quick Components Guide JSPI1, p.2-13 JTPM1, SYS_FAN1, JAPP2, p.2-11 p.2-14 JUSB4, p.2-10 p.2-12 FDD1, J_IDE1, FRONT_FAN1, p.2-8 p.2-8 p.2-10 COM2, p.2-12 FPC1, p.2-10 PCI Slots, p.2-16 SATA1~4, p.2-9 D_SATA1, JINT1, J_IPMB1, p.2-13 p.2-9 p.2-10 J_BOOT3, D_SATALED1, p.2-15 J_ICMB1, p.2-13 p.2-9 J_BOOT2,...

  • Page 19: Cpu (Central Processing Unit)

    Hardware Setup CPU (Central Processing Unit) ® ® This mainboard supports dual-core Intel Xeon processor 3000 series, quad-core ® ® Intel Xeon processor 3200 series, W olfdale and Yorkfield processors in LGA775 package. W hen you install the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating.

  • Page 20: Memory

    M S-9258 Server Memory These DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules. DDR2 240-pin, 1.8V 64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pin Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Dual-Channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    Hardware Setup 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.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    M S-9258 Server Power Supply 24-Pin System Power Connector: JPWR2 This connector allows you to connect a 24-pin power supply. To pin 12 connect the 24-pin power supply, make sure the power supply connector is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.

  • Page 23: Back Panel I/O

    Hardware Setup Back Panel I/O Mouse LAN Jacks Keyboard USB Ports Serial Port VGA Port M ouse/Keyboard ® ® 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.

  • Page 24: Connector

    M S-9258 Server Connector Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 This connector supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB floppy disk drive. FDD1 IDE Connector: J_IDE1 This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices. J_IDE1 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
  • Page 25 Hardware Setup SAS Connector: D_SATA1, D_SATA2 These connectors are designed to connect Serial ATA devices only. SAS LED Connector: D_SATALED1, D_SATALED2 These connectors are used to connect external LEDs to show the status of the SATA HDDs attached to the D_SATA1 & D_SATA2. The D_SATALED1 is intended for the D_SATA1 and the D_SATALED2 is made for the D_SATA2.
  • Page 26 M S-9258 Server DVD/CD-ROM Connector: FPC1 (Optional) This connector is designed to connect slim DVD/CD-ROM drive. FPC1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JINT1 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.
  • Page 27 Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JAPP1, JAPP2, JAPP3 (Optional) These are proprietary front panel connectors that provide I C bus connection, serial signal connection, and electrical connection to the front panel switches/LEDs. JAPP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL SIGNAL JAPP1 +5VSB RESET+ POWER+ COM2 RXD COM2 TXD...
  • Page 28 M S-9258 Server 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. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect COM2 Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready...
  • Page 29 Hardware Setup SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI1 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. Pin Definition Description Description JSPI1 VCC3_SB VCC3_SB SPI_MISO_F SPI_MOSI_F SPI_CS0_F# SPI_CLK_F SPI_HOLD# BMC Connector: J_BOOT1, J_BOOT2, J_IPMB1, J_ICMB1, J1 These connec tors are used to control the H8 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
  • Page 30 M S-9258 Server I2C Bus Connector: J_SMBUS1 The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I C) Bus connector for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. Pin Definition SIGNAL J_SMBUS1 SMB_ICH_ALERT# SMB_ICH_CLK SMB_ICH_DATA 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.

  • Page 31: Jumper

    Hardware Setup Jumper VGA Jumper: J_VGA_EN1 This jumper is used to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. J_VGA_EN1 Enable Disable BIOS Recovery Jumper: J_BOOT3 Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a Recovery Floppy. W hen the system is done with the job, the buzzer will beep to remind the user to set the jumper to its normal state (pin#1-2 short connected).

  • Page 32: Slot

    M S-9258 Server Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express interface expansion card. The standard PCI Express x16 slot supports up to 4.0 GB/s transfer rate. But the onboard PCI Express x16 slot only supports x8 signal with up to 2.0 GB/s transfer rate.

  • Page 33: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    Hardware Setup PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus pins as follows: DEVICE Interrupt ID Select...

  • Page 34: System Assembly Flowchart

    M S-9258 Server System Assembly Flowchart The following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Please note that always wear anti-static gloves when handling electrical components and exer- cise caution during the installation process. For more information, contact your local dealer or experienced technician. START REMOVE CHASSIS COVER INSTALL...

  • Page 35: System Assembly

    Hardware Setup System Assembly Chassis Cover 1. Unscrew the chassis cover. 2. Press the release button and slide the chassis cover backwards to remove it from the chassis. 3. Lift the chassis cover up to remove it from the chassis. 4.
  • Page 36 M S-9258 Server CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct 1. On top of the CPU is a fan duct de- signed to enhance heat dissipation of the CPU. Remove the fan duct be- fore installing the CPU. 2. Locate the CPU socket. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage.
  • Page 37 Hardware Setup 6. After confirming the CPU direction (indicated below with red circles) for correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Note that the alignment keys are matched. 7. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall.
  • Page 38 M S-9258 Server Memory 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Flip open the retaining clip at each side of the DIMM slot. 2. Align the notch on the DIMM with the break on the slot. Insert the DIMM vertically into the DIMM slot.
  • Page 39 Hardware Setup Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Dual-Channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal. If different speed DIMMs are used between channels, the slowest memory timing will be used.

  • Page 40: Pci Expansion Card

    M S-9258 Server PCI Expansion Card 1. Locate the expansion card bracket holder and unscrew the cover plate. 2. Remove the cover plate and put it aside for later use. 3. Insert the expansion card into the intended slot on the riser card. 4.

  • Page 41: Hard Disk Drive

    Hardware Setup Hard Disk Drive 1. To release the hot-swapping HDD tray, first press the release button. 2. Pull the tray lever outwards and gen- tly pull the tray out of the bay. 3. Unscrew and remove the HDD tray. 2-25...
  • Page 42 M S-9258 Server 4. Install the HDD and secure it with four screws supplied by the HDD vendor. 5. Insert the HDD tray into the bay and push it backwards until it hits the end. If the HDD tray is correctly installed, the adapter at the rear should get connected to the onboard SAS connector (see page 2-9).
  • Page 43 Hardware Setup Slim DVD Drive (Optional) 1. Take out your slim DVD drive and the caddy kit (mounting frames and adapter). 2. Screw the mounting frames to the sides of the DVD drive as shown below. 3. Screw the adapter to the rear of the DVD drive. 2-27...
  • Page 44 M S-9258 Server 4. To install the slim DVD drive, users have to at first remove the dummy tray on top of the HDD drives. 5. Simultaneously pull up the locking tab and push the dummy tray backwards to remove it from the chassis.
  • Page 45 Hardware Setup 10. Locate the FPC socket on the mainboard. T he f li p lock of the FPC T he flip loc k of the FPC socket is in UNLOCK state socket is in LOCK st at e when flipped inwards. when flipped outwards.

  • Page 46: Rack Mounting

    M S-9258 Server Rack Mounting Rail Set 1. The rail set includes two rails and two L-shaped brackets. 2. Fasten 4 screws (2 on each side) to attach the rails onto the chassis. 2-30...
  • Page 47 Hardware Setup Rack Mounting 1. Mount the system onto the rack. 2. Hold the system firmly and screw to secure the system to the rack. Note: Make sure that you hold the system firmly while screwing the system to the rack. 2-31...
  • Page 48 M S-9258 Server 3. Mount the L-shaped bracket onto the rail. 4. Screw the L-shaped bracket to the rack. 5. Screw the L-shaped bracket to the rail. 6. Follow the above procedures in reverse order to dismount the system from the rack if necessary.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup 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: ² An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 50: Entering Setup

    M S-9258 Server Entering Setup 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 <Del> 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.

  • Page 51: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup Control Keys < > Move to the previous item < > Move to the next item < > Move to the item in the left hand < > Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc>...

  • Page 52: The Menu Bar

    M S-9258 Server 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.

  • Page 53: Main

    BIOS Setup Main AM I BIOS, Processor, System M emory 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 <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

  • Page 54: Advanced

    M S-9258 Server Advanced For mainboards with IPMI chip For mainboards without IPM I chip...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup CPU Configuration Execute Disable Bit Capability Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. This functionality allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot.
  • Page 56 M S-9258 Server IDE Configuration SATA#1 Configuration, SATA#2 Configuration These settings specify the operation modes of the SATA ports. Configure SATA#1 as s This setting specifies the function of the on-chip SATA controller. Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth/Fifth/Sixth IDE Master/Slave...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup [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.
  • Page 58 M S-9258 Server Onboard LANs Configuration GbE LAN1 (82573) Controller, GbE LAN2 (82566) Controller These settings disable/enable the specified LAN controllers. GbE LAN1 (82573) Boot ROM, GbE LAN2 (82566) Boot ROM The items enable or disable the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot ROMs during bootup.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup Super IO Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller This setting disables/enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller. Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2. 3-11...
  • Page 60 M S-9258 Server Hardware Health Configuration (for mainboards without IPM I chip) These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. CPU FAN Mode Setting This setting controls the Smart Fan feature. Smart Fan is an excellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically depending on the current CPU/system temperature.
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup APM Configuration Resume On Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. Resume On PME# of PCI Slots W hen setting to [Enabled], this setting allows your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through any PME (Power Management Event) on PCI slots.
  • Page 62 M S-9258 Server Event Log Configuration View Event Log Press [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log. Mark All Events as Read d Press [Enter] and a screen pops up, asking users to confirm whether or not to clear all DMI event logs immediately.
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup IPMI 2.0 Configuration (for mainboards with IPM I chip) Status of BM C, BM C Firmware Version These settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip and its firmware version. Read only. View BM C System Event Log Use this function to view system event logs recorded by BMC.
  • Page 64 M S-9258 Server BMC Watch Dog Timer Action The system watch-dog timer is a hardware timer that generates either an NMI or a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each time the watch dog polls it. Notify BMC FAN Type This setting specifies the BMC fan type.
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup 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. VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals.
  • Page 66 M S-9258 Server TPM Enable/Disable Status This setting displays the TPM enable/disable status. Read only. TPM Owner Status This setting shows the TPM ownership. Read only. USB 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.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay This setting controls the number of seconds the POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command is sent. Emulation Type This setting enables you to set the type of device you want the USB mass storage device to emulate.

  • Page 68: Boot

    M S-9258 Server Boot Boot Settings Configuration 3-20...
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup 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. Quiet Boot This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes- sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo.
  • Page 70 M S-9258 Server W hen disabled, the ROM BIOS of these host adaptors will not be able to "cap- ture" Interrupt 19. Therefore, you will not be able to boot operating systems from any bootable disks attached to these host adaptors. Nor will you be able to gain access to their ROM setup utilities.

  • Page 71: Security

    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 / Clear User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to set, change, or clear the user password.

  • Page 72: Chipset

    M S-9258 Server Chipset North Bridge Configuration 3-24...
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup ECC Function This setting enables/disables ECC (Error Correction Code) checking, a method of checking the integrity of data in DRAM. ECC provides more elaborate error detection than parity; ECC can detect multiple-bit errors and can locate and correct single-bit errors. M emory Remap Feature The memory remapping feature allows for the segment of system memory that was previously overwritten by the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)

  • Page 74: Exit

    M S-9258 Server 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 specifi- cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 75: Appendix A Intel Ich9R Sata Raid

    Intel ICH9R SATA RAID Appendix A Intel ICH9R SATA RAID This appendix will assist users in configuring and en- abling RAID functionality on platforms The ICH9R RAID s olution s upports RAID level 0 (striping), RAID level 1 (mirroring), RAID level 5 (striping with parity) and RAID level 10 (striping and mirroring).

  • Page 76: Ich9R Introduction

    M S-9258 Server ICH9R Introduction The ICH9R 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 300MB/sec.

  • Page 77: Bios Configuration

    Intel ICH9R SATA RAID 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.
  • Page 78 M S-9258 Server After pressing the <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: (1) Create RAID Volume Select option 1 “Create RAID Volume” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears. Then in the Name field, specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB>...
  • Page 79 Intel ICH9R SATA RAID In the Disk field, press <Enter> key and the following screen appears. Use <Space> key to select the disks you want to create for the RAID volume, then click <Enter> key to finish selection. Then select the strip value for the RAID array by using the “upper arrow” or “down arrow”...
  • Page 80 M S-9258 Server 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.
  • Page 81 Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (2) 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.
  • Page 82 M S-9258 Server (3) Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press <Y> key to accept the selection. Important 1.

  • Page 83: Installing Driver

    Please follow the instruction below to make an “Intel ® RAID Driver” for yourself. 1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the “Browse CD” on the Setup screen. 3. Copy all the contents in \\IDE\Intel\ICH9R\Floppy to a formatted floppy diskette.
  • Page 84 M S-9258 Server † Confirming Windows Vista/XP/2000 Driver Installation 1. From W indows Vista/XP/2000, open the Control Panel from My Computer followed by the System icon. 2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device M anager tab. 3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The driver Intel(R) ICH9R SATA RAID Controller should appear.

  • Page 85: Installing Software

    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. Insert the MSI CD and click on the Intel M atrix Storage M anager to install the s of tware. Click on this item...
  • Page 86 M S-9258 Server The InstallShield Wizard will begin automatically for installation showed as following: Click on the Next button to proceed the installation in the welcoming window. A-12...
  • Page 87 Intel ICH9R 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. A-13...
  • Page 88 M S-9258 Server 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. A-14...

  • Page 89: Raid Migration Instructions

    Intel ICH9R 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.

  • Page 90: Create Raid Volume From Existing Disk

    M S-9258 Server Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, choose Action --> Create RAID Volume from Existing Hard Drive. Note: The “Action” button only appears in advance mode. To enable the advance mode, go to View -->...
  • Page 91 Intel ICH9R SATA RAID (1) Step 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 ‘RAID_Volume1’ text currently appears above.
  • Page 92 M S-9258 Server expensive (requiring read-in prior to write, in order to be able to calculate the correct parity information), or similar to RAID-1 writes. The write efficiency depends heavily on the amount of memory in the machine, and the usage pattern of the array. Heavily scattered writes are bound to be more expensive.
  • Page 93 Intel ICH9R 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.
  • Page 94 M S-9258 Server (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.
  • Page 95 Intel ICH9R 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.

  • Page 96: Degraded Raid Array

    M S-9258 Server 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 theremaining functional hard drive member. To re- establish data mirroring and restore data redundancy, refer to the procedure below that corresponds to the current situation.
  • Page 97 Intel ICH9R SATA RAID 5. Exit Intel RAID Option ROM, and then reboot to W indows system. 6. W hen 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'.

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