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  • Page 1 MS-96E3 (v1.X) Server Board...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Alterna- tvely, please try the followng help resources for further gudance. ◙ Vst the MSI webste for FAQ, techncal gude, BIOS updates, drver updates, and other nformaton: http://www.ms.com/ndex. php?func=servce ◙...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Safety Instructions ￭ Always read the safety nstructons carefully. ￭ Keep ths User’s Manual for future reference. ￭ Keep ths equpment away from humdty. ￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. ￭...

  • Page 4: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RE- SEAU. Mcro-Star Internatonal MS-96E3 Ths devce comples wth Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaton s subject to the followng two condtons: ths devce may not cause harmful nterference, and ths devce must accept any nterference receved, ncludng nterference that may cause undesred operaton.

  • Page 5: Weee Statement

    MSI wll comply wth the product take back requrements at the end of lfe of MSI- branded products that are sold nto the EU. You can return these products to local collecton ponts.
  • Page 6 MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih prozvoda kojma je stekao vek trajanja, koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 7 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva rtrando tutt  prodott marchat MSI che sono stat vendut all’nterno dell’Unone Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    ▍ Preface ▍ TABLE OF CONTENTS Copyright Notice ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Trademarks ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Revision History ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Technical Support �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ii Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ����������������������������� iv WEEE Statement����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� v Chapter 1 Overview ���������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1 Mainboard Specifications ................1-2 Manboard Layout ..................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosng the MS-96E3 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the Intel G41 & ICH7R chpsets for optmal ® system efficiency, the MS-96E3 accommodates the latest Intel Core™ 2 Quad, Core™ 2 Duo, Pentum ®...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew ainboard pecificationS Processor ■ Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentum Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-Core, Cel- eron processor n LGA775 package ■ 1333MHz Chipset ■ North Brdge: Intel G41 chpset ■ South Brdge: Intel ICH7R chpset Memory ■...
  • Page 11 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Slot ■ 1 PCIE x4 Golden Fnger (for MS-95W6 Rser Card) ■ 1 32-bt/33MHz PCI slot Form Factor ■ Mcro-ATX: 24.3cm x 23.6cm Mounting ■ 8 mountng holes...

  • Page 12: MaNboard Layout

    ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew ainboard ayout...

  • Page 13: Watch Dog TMer SettNg

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 atch iMer etting MS-96E3 watchdog tmer s usng Super I/O Wnbond W83627EHG. Setup procedures A. Enter super I/O configuration mode - dx, 04eh al, 087h dx, al dx, al B. Set pn 77 to WDTO# functon dx,04eh al,02Dh;; ;Regster 2Dh...
  • Page 14 ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew D. Enable watchdog tmer Actvate WDTO# dx, 04eh ;CR 30h: bit 0 fill in 1 al, 030h dx, al al, 01h dx, al ; Setup WDTO# count mode ; Set bt 4 and bt 3 by request ;...
  • Page 15 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 dx, 04eh ;CR F7h: bit 4 fill 0 (clear event) al, 0f7h dx, al al,dx al, 0efh dx, al ;CR F6h: bit0~7 fill in counter time E. Exit configuration mode dx, 04eh al, 0aah dx, al...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Ths chapter provdes you wth the nformaton about hardware setup procedures. Whle dong the nstalla- ton, be careful n holdng the components and follow the nstallaton procedures. For some components, f you nstall n the wrong orentaton, the components wll not work properly.
  • Page 18 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup uick oMponentS uide J2, p. 2-16 JTPM1, p. 2-19 JLCD1, p. 2-19 COM2, p. 2-17 JCI1, p. 2-16 JPWR1, p. 2-8 JVGA1, p. 2-16 DIMM Slots, p. 2-8 J3, p. 2-18 JPW1, p. 2-8 Rear Panel I/O, p.

  • Page 19: Cpu (Central ProcessNg UnT)

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 cpu (c entraL roceSSing When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure that you nstall the cooler to prevent overheatng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turn- ng on the computer. Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup CPU & Cooler Installation When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson. Follow the steps below to nstall the CPU &...
  • Page 21 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Lift the load lever up and open the After confirming the CPU direction for load plate. correct mating, put down the CPU in the socket housing frame. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the CPU base.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Press down the load lever lightly onto Align the holes on the mainboard with the load plate, and then secure the the heatsink. Push down the cooler lever with the hook under retention until its four clips get wedged into the tab.

  • Page 23: Memory

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 eMory These DIMM slots are ntended for memory modules. DDR3 240-pin, 1�5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Installing Memory Modules The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation. 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 24: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup oWer uppLy System Power Connector: JPWR1 Ths connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply s nserted n the proper orenta- tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel I/O

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 aneL Serial Port JLAN1 JLAN2 JLAN3 JLAN4 JLAN5 JLAN6 USB Port ▶ Serial Port The seral port s a 16550A hgh speed communcatons port that sends/ receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral mouse or other seral devces drectly to the connector.
  • Page 26 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup ▶ The standard RJ-45 LAN jack s for connec- Yellow Green/ Orange ton to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to t. Color LED State Condton Left Yellow LAN lnk s not establshed. On (steady) LAN lnk s establshed.
  • Page 27 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Programming Sequence 1. program GPO6,34,33, PAIR(3:1) to swtch LAN1-2 or LAN3-4 par 2. program GPO39,38,35 CFG(3:1) to control LAN par behavor Bypass/ PassThrough/WDT 3. set GPO24, CPLD_SendBIT hgh about 150ms then set t low about 50ms to complete the LAN pair configuration progress 4.
  • Page 28 Hardware Setup 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 PassTru PassTru Reset PassTru PassTru ByPass PassTru ByPass Reset PassTru ByPass ByPass ByPass PassTru Reset ByPass PassTru ByPass ByPass ByPass Reset ByPass ByPass ByPass...
  • Page 29 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 LAN3-4 PAIR_3 PAIR_2 PAIR_1 CFG_3 CFG_2 CFG_1 PassTru PassTru Reset PassTru PassTru ByPass PassTru ByPass Reset PassTru ByPass ByPass ByPass PassTru Reset ByPass PassTru ByPass ByPass ByPass Reset ByPass ByPass ByPass 2-13...

  • Page 30: Connector

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup onnector Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA3 Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one Seral ATA devce. Important Please do not fold the SATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
  • Page 31 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 CompactFlash Socket: CFCARD1 Ths socket s provded for CompactFlash (CF) cards. Fan Power Connector: CPU_F1, SYS_F1, SYS_F2 The fan power connectors support system coolng fan wth +12V. When con- nectng the wre to the connectors, always note that the red wre s the postve and should be connected to the +12V;...
  • Page 32 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCI1 Ths connector connects to the chasss ntruson swtch cable. If the chasss s opened, the chasss ntruson mechansm wll be actvated. The system wll re- cord ths status and show a warnng message on the screen. To clear the warn- ng, you must enter the BIOS utlty and clear the record.
  • Page 33 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Serial Port Connector: COM2 Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcatons port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral devce to t through the optonal seral port bracket. SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect Seral In or Receve Data...
  • Page 34 Hardware Setup Hardware Setup SMBus Connector: J3 Ths connector, known as I2C, s for users to connect System Management Bus (SMBus) nterface. SIGNAL VCC5 S2CK1 S2DA1 +12V PWRBTN# SPI Flash ROM Connector: J7 This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM. SIGNAL SIGNAL +3.3V DUAL...
  • Page 35 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 LCD Module Connector: JLCD1 Ths connector s used to connect TTL UART LCD Module. SIGNAL SINB SOUTB TPM Connector: JTPM1 (Optional) Ths connector connects to an optonal TPM (Trusted Platform Module). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals.

  • Page 36: Jumper

    Hardware Setup Hardware Setup uMper Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There s 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 automatcally boot OS every tme t s turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, set the jumper to clear data.
  • Page 37 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 CF Voltage Select Jumper: J5 Ths jumper s provded for users to select CompactFlash voltage. VCC3 VCC5 CF Mode Select Jumper: J6 Ths jumper s provded for users to select CompactFlash operaton mode. Master Slave 2-21...

  • Page 38: Slot

    Hardware Setup 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.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Ths chapter provdes nformaton on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for op- tmum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen durng the system bootng up, and requests you to run SETUP.

  • Page 40: EnterNg Setup

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ntering etup Power on the computer and the system wll start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message dsappears before you respond and you stll wsh to enter Setup, restart the system by turnng t OFF and On or pressng the RESET button.
  • Page 41 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Change Feld Select Feld General Help Save and Ext Ext Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The man menu lsts the setup functons you can make changes to.

  • Page 42: The Menu Bar

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Main Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date, etc. ▶ Advanced Use ths menu to set up the tems of specal enhanced features. ▶ Boot Use ths menu to specfy the prorty of boot devces. ▶...

  • Page 43: MaN

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 ▶ BIOS Information, Processor, System Memory These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Time Ths settng allows you to set the system tme. The tme format s <Hour> <Mn- ute> <Second>.

  • Page 44: Advanced

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup dvanced ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynam- cally adjust processor voltage and core frequency, whch can result n de- creased average power consumpton and decreased average heat produc- ton.
  • Page 45 MS-96E3 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 drves.
  • Page 46 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Hardware Health Configuration These tems dsplay the current status of all of the montored hardware devces/ components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds. ▶ Event Log Configuration ▶ View Event Log Press [Enter] to vew the contents of the DMI event log.
  • Page 47 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 ▶ Remote Access Configuration ▶ Remote Access The settng enables/dsables the remote access functon. When set to [En- abled], 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.
  • Page 48 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ TCG/TPM Support Ths settng controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) desgned by the Trusted Computng Group (TCG). TPMs are specal-purpose ntegrated cr- cuts (ICs) bult nto a varety of platforms to enable strong user authentca- ton and machne attestaton -- essental to prevent napproprate access to confidential and sensitive information and to protect against compromised networks.

  • Page 49: Boot

    MS-96E3 MS-96E3 ▶ Boot Settings Configuration ▶ Quick Boot Enablng ths settng wll cause the BIOS power-on self test routne to skp some of ts tests durng bootup for faster system boot. ▶ Display Full Screen Logo Ths BIOS feature determnes f the BIOS should hde the normal POST mes- sages wth the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.
  • Page 50 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup When t s enabled, the BIOS wll dsplay the full-screen logo durng the boot- up sequence, hdng normal POST messages. When t s dsabled, the BIOS wll dsplay the normal POST messages, nstead of the full-screen logo. ▶...
  • Page 51 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 ecurity ▶ Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password Supervsor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utlty. These settngs allow you to set or change the supervsor password. ▶ User Password / Change User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settngs allow you to set or change the user password.
  • Page 52 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup hipSet ▶ South Bridge Configuration ▶ Legacy USB Support Set to [Enabled] f you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 devce n the operatng system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 drver nstalled, such as DOS and SCO Unx.
  • Page 53 MS-96E3 MS-96E3 ▶ PCIE Device Wake Up System This setting specifies whether the system will be awakened by the PCI Ex- press PME (Power Management Event). ▶ Resume On RTC Alarm When [Enabled], your can set the date and tme at whch the RTC (real-tme clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

  • Page 54: ExT

    ▍ BIOS Setup ▶ Save Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and ext the Setup Utlty. ▶ Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes and ext the Setup Utlty. ▶ Discard Changes Abandon all changes and contnue wth the Setup Utlty. ▶...

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