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- Page 1 MS-91F7 (v1.X) Server Board...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Alterna- tvely, please try the followng help resources for further gudance. ◙ Vst the MSI webste for techncal gude, BIOS updates, drver updates and other nformaton va http://www.ms.com/servce/download/ ◙... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 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-91F7 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. - 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.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
▍ Preface 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 ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup���������������������������������������������������������������2-1 Quck Components Gude ................2-2 CPU (Central Processng Unt) ..............2-3 Memory ......................2-6 Power Supply .....................2-8... -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosng the MS-91F7 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the nnovatve AMD SR5670 & SP5100 chp- sets for optimal system efficiency, the MS-91F7 accom- modates the AMD Opteron 4000 seres CPUs n Socket C32 and supports up to 8 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots. -
Page 10: Mainboard Specifications
▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew Mainboard Specifications Processor ■ AMD Opteron 4000 seres CPUs n Socket C32 HyperTransport ■ Two HyperTransport 3.1 lnks operatng 6.40 GT/s or two HyperTransport 1.1 lnks operatng at 800 MHz Chipset ■ North Brdge: AMD SR5670 chpset ■... - Page 11 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Slot ■ 1 PCI Express x16 slot (The PCIE4 slot supports up to PCIE x16 speed when the PCIE3 slot s empty. When PCIE4 & PCIE3 slots are both occuped, the supported speed wll be PCIE x8 for each slot.) ■...
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Page 12: Mainboard Layout
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Page 13: 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 14: Hardware Setup
▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Quick Components Guide JPWR1, p. 2-8 DIMM Slots, p. 2-6 JPWR2, p. 2-8 SYSFAN1, p. 2-10 Rear Panel I/O, p. 2-9 CPU, p. 2-3 CPUFAN1, p. 2-10 CPUFAN0, DIMM Slots, p. 2-10 p. 2-6 SYSFAN3, p. -
Page 15: Cpu (Central ProcessNg UnT)
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 CPU (Central Processing Unit) When nstallng the CPU, make sure the cooler s nstalled to prevent overheat- ng. For proper CPU cooler type, please consult the dealer before turnng on the computer. Important CPU Installation If only one CPU will be installed, please install it in socket CPU0 to ensure suc- cessful system boot. - Page 16 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup CPU 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 correctly.
- Page 17 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Visually inspect if the CPU is seated Cover the load plate onto the pack- well into the socket. If not, take out age. the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. Press down the load lever lightly onto...
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Page 18: Memory
▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Memory These DIMM slots are ntended for memory modules. DDR3 240-pin, 1�5V / 1�35V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Memory Population Rules In Mult-Channel mode, make sure that you nstall memory modules of the same type and density n dfferent channel DIMM slots. -
Page 19: Installing Memory Modules
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 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 20: Power Supply
▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Power Supply 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. -
Page 21: Rear Panel I/O
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Rear Panel I/O VGA Port LAN Jack LAN Jack Mouse Port Keyboard Serial Port USB Port USB Port Port ▶ Mouse/Keyboard Port The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector s for a PS/2 mouse/key- board. ▶ VGA Port The DB15-pn female connector s provded for montor. -
Page 22: Connector
▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Connector Serial ATA Connector: SATA_0 ~ SATA_5 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 a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. - Page 23 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Serial Port Connector: JCOM2 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 24 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1, JFP2 The front panel connector s provded for electrcal connecton to the front panel swtches and LEDs. SIGNAL SIGNAL POWER LED+ FRONT PANEL POWER SPEAKER POWER LED SYS ID LED+ SPEAKER POWER LED- POWER LED...
- Page 25 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Chassis Intrusion Switch 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.
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Page 26: Jumper
▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Jumper 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. - Page 27 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 BIOS Recovery Jumper: JBOOT1 Users can short connect pn#2-3 to recover the system BIOS. When the system s done wth the job, the buzzer wll beep to remnd users to set the jumper to ts normal state (pn#1-2 short connected).
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Page 28: Slot
▍ Hardware Setup Slot PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slots support PCI-E nterface expanson cards. PCI Express x16 slot (The PCIE4 slot sup- ports up to PCIE x16 speed when the PCIE3 slot s empty. When PCI Express x8 slot PCIE4 &... -
Page 29: 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 30: Entering Setup
▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Entering Setup 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 31 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Go to Submenu 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.
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Page 32: The Menu Bar
▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup The Menu Bar ▶ 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 33: MaN
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Main ▶ 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>... -
Page 34: Advanced
▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Advanced ▶ CPU Configuration... -
Page 35: Ide Configuration
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 ▶ IDE Configuration ▶ Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave [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 dsk wll not work properly f you enter mproper nfor- maton for ths category. - Page 36 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1 Address, Serial Port 2 Address Select an address and a correspondng nterrupt for the seral port 1/2. ▶ Chassis Intrusion The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and ssung a warnng message f the chasss s once opened.
- Page 37 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 ▶ Event Log Configuration ▶ View Event Log Press [Enter] to vew the contents of the DMI event log. ▶ Mark All Events as Read Ths settng allows all events to be marked as read. ▶ Clear Event Log...
- Page 38 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ IPMI Configuration ▶ Status of BMC, BMC Firmware Version These settngs show the status of the BMC (Baseboard Management Control- ler) chip and its firmware version. Read only. ▶ View BMC System Event Log Use ths functon to vew system event logs recorded by BMC.
- Page 39 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 ▶ 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 40 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ USB 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.
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Page 41: Boot
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Boot ▶ 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. 3-13... - Page 42 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ 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. When t s enabled, the BIOS wll dsplay the full-screen logo durng the boot- up sequence, hdng normal POST messages.
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Page 43: SecurTy
MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Security ▶ 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 44 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Chipset ▶ IOMMU AMD64, one of the 64-bt archtectures, contans a devce called the IOMMU (Input/Output Memory Management Unt). The IOMMU allows 32-bt devces to see all of the (64-bt addressed) man memory although wth a 32-bt address bus you can only address a 32-bt address space.
- Page 45 MS-91F7 MS-91F7 Exit ▶ 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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Page 46: ExT
Follow the steps to recover the BIOS. Download the BIOS file from this website: http://www.msi.com/product/serv- er/MS-91F7.html#Download Extract the BIOS file. Rename the A91F7KMS.xxx file (xxx refers to the downloaded BIOS version) to “MSIBoot.rom”. Format your USB flash disk, and then copy the “MSIBoot.rom” file to it. Note that the USB disk must have only one BIOS file.
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