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MSI MS-91E2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MS-91E2 (v1.X) Server Board...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Alternatvely, 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 ◙ Contact our techncal staff at: http://ocss.ms.com...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 afety NstruCtioNs ￭ 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

    OIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Mcro-Star Internatonal MS-91E2 Ths devce comples wth Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaton s subject to the follow- ng 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 proizvoda kojma je stekao vek trajanja, koj maju MSI oznaku  koj su prodat u EU. Ove proz- vode možete vratiti na lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
  • Page 7 MSI si adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro...

  • 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 ....................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Thank you for choosng the MS-91E2 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the nnovatve Intel 3420 chpset for optmal ® system efficiency, the MS-91E2 accommodates the In- Xeon processor C5500/C3500 seres n socket ®...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew aiNBoard peCifiCatioNs Processor ■ Intel Xeon processor C5500/C3500 seres n socket LGA1366 Chipset ■ Intel 3420 chpset Memory ■ 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots ■ Supports the maxmum of 48GB Regstered/Unbuffered ECC DIMM ■ Ggabt Fast Ethernet by Intel 82574L controller SATA ■...
  • Page 11 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 aiNBoard ayout W83202G Winbond...

  • Page 12: Watch Dog TMer SettNg

    ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew atCh imer ettiNg 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 dx,al al,dx al,0FEh ;Config Bit 0 As 0 dx,al ;Config PIN 77 as WDTO# C.
  • Page 13 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 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 ; Set bt 2 to 0...
  • Page 14 ▍ ▍ Overvew Overvew 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 15: Lan Bypass FunctOn ProgrammNg GuDe

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 laN B ypass uNCtioN rogrammiNg uide LAN Bypass Function Programming Guide 96E3 uses the Southbrdge ICH7 GPIO to control CPLD to realze LAN Bypass/ PassThrough/WDT functon. Programming Sequence 1. program GPO6,34,33, PAIR(3:1) to swtch LAN1-2 or LAN3-4 par 2.
  • Page 16 ▍ Overvew 4. go to next programmng sequence loop for the next LAN par!
  • Page 17 MS-91E2 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 18 ▍ Overvew 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 1-10...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Hardware Setup

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup uiCk ompoNeNts uide DIMM Slots, p�2-6 JUSB1~2, p�2-10 CFCARD1, p�2-14 J6, p�2-12 JLAN1~2, p�2-9 J3, p�2-11 J4, p�2-11 CPU_FAN1, p.2-8 SYS_FAN1, p.2-8 JPWR1, p�2-7 CPU, p�2-3 JPWR2, p�2-7 JBAT1, p�2-13 CPU_FAN2, p.2-8 DIMM Slots, p�2-6 SATA1~6, p�2-9 PCI_E1~2, p�2-14...

  • Page 21: Cpu (Central ProcessNg UnT)

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 Cpu (C eNtral roCessiNg When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure that you nstall the cooler to prevent the CPU from overheatng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turnng on the computer.
  • Page 22 ▍ ▍ 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 avod overheatng. Meanwhle, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on the CPU before nstallng the heat snk/cooler fan for better heat dsperson.
  • Page 23 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 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...

  • Page 24: Memory

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup 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.

  • Page 25: Power Supply

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 oWer upply System Power Connector: JPWR3 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 26: Connector

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup oNNeCtor Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1~2, SYS_FAN1~3 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; the black wre s Ground and should be connected to GND.
  • Page 27 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 VGA Port: JVGA1 The DB15-pn female connector s provded for montor. LAN Port: JLAN1, JLAN2 The standard RJ-45 LAN jack s for connecton to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to t. Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~SATA6 Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port.
  • Page 28 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 Ths connector s a 16550A hgh speed communcatons port that sends/receves 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a seral devce to t. Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 Ths connector, complant wth Intel I/O Connectvty Desgn Gude, s deal for connectng hgh-speed USB nterface perpherals such as USB HDD, dgtal cam- eras, MP3 players, prnters, modems and the lke.
  • Page 29 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 SMBus Connector: J3 Ths connector s used to connect the SMBus (System Management Bus) nter- face. Front Panel Connector: J4 Ths connector provdes electrcal connecton to the front panel reset swtch and power swtch. Serial Port/ LAN LED/ Status LED Connector: J1 Ths connector s provded to connect seral port, LAN LED, and status LED.
  • Page 30 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup GPIO Connector: J6 Ths connector s provded for GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) module. TPM Module Connector: JTPM1 Ths connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optonal). Please refer to the TPM securty platform manual for more detals. 2-12...

  • Page 31: Jumper

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 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 32: Slot

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express nterface expanson card. PCI Express x4 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot (for LAN cards only) CF Socket The CompactFlash socket supports CompactFlash cards. Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
  • Page 33 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 PCI Express Resource Limitation W83202G Winbond Warnng! The followng PCI Express deployment may cause system boot falure. PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 PCIE_4 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 Empty Installed Installed Installed Installed Empty Installed Empty Installed Installed Installed Empty Installed Installed Installed...
  • Page 34 ▍ Hardware Setup PCI Express deployment for successful system boot: PCIE_1 PCIE_2 PCIE_3 PCIE_4 PCI_E1 PCI_E2 Installed Empty Empty Empty Installed Installed Empty Installed Empty Empty Installed Installed Empty Empty Installed Empty Installed Installed Empty Empty Empty Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Empty...

  • Page 35: 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 36 ▍ ▍ 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> or <F2> key to enter Setup. Press <DEL> or <F2> 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 37 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 Control Keys ← → Select Screen ↑ ↓ Select Item Enter Select Change Opton General Help Prevous Values Optmzed Defaults Save Ext Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

  • Page 38: 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. ▶ Chipset Ths menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbrdge and South- brdge.
  • Page 39 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ BIOS Information, Memory Information, Access Level These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Date Ths settng allows you to set the system date. The date format s <Day>, <Month>...

  • Page 40: Advanced

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup dvaNCed ▶ Launch PXE OpROM, Launch Storage OpROM Use these settngs to launch the PXE opton ROM & storage opton ROM. ▶ ACPI Settings...
  • Page 41 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ 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. ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Intel Virtualization Technology Vrtualzaton enhanced by Intel Vrtualzaton Technology wll allow a platform to run multple operatng systems and applcatons n ndependent parttons.
  • Page 42 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ SATA Mode This setting specifies the SATA controller mode. ▶ Super IO Configuration...
  • Page 43 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ JCOM1 Configuration, COM2 Configuration ▶ Serial Port This setting enables/disables the specified serial port. ▶ Device Settings This setting is used to view the address & IRQ settings of the specified seral port. ▶ H/W Monitor These tems dsplay the current status of all of the montored hardware devces/...
  • Page 44 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ SYS0 FAN Mode Setting This setting specifies the system fan control mode. ▶ CPU1 Fan Setting, CPU2 Fan Setting Ths tem enables/dsables the CPU fan settng. ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶ Console Redirection Console Redrecton operates n host systems that do not have a montor and keyboard attached.
  • Page 45 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ Console Redirection Settings ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redrecton, you need a termnal supportng ANSI termnal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected between the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of terminal devce for console redrecton.
  • Page 46 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup hipset ▶ North Bridge 3-12...
  • Page 47 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration ▶ Intel(R) VT-d Intel Vrtualzaton Technology for Drected I/O (Intel VT-d) provdes the ca- pablty to ensure mproved solaton of I/O resources for greater relablty, securty, and avalablty. ▶ Interrupt Remapping Intel VT-d nterrupt remappng allows for reductons n nterrupt vrtualza- ton overhead for assgned devces.
  • Page 48 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ QPI Link ▶ QPI Frequency Select Ths settng allows users to select the frequency of the Intel QPI (QuckPath Interconnect). ▶ RTID Profile (UP), RTID Profile (DP/NUMA) This setting specifies the RTID profile. ▶...
  • Page 49 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 ▶ South Bridge ▶ Restore AC Power Loss This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or nterrupt occurs. Avalable settngs are: [Power Off] Leaves the computer n the power off state. [Power On] Leaves the computer n the power on state.

  • Page 50: Boot

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Setup Prompt Timeout This setting specifies the number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. ▶ Bootup NumLock State Ths settng s to set the Num Lock status when the system s powered on. Settng to [On] wll turn on the Num Lock key when the system s powered on.

  • Page 51: SecurTy

    MS-91E2 MS-91E2 eCurity ▶ Administrator Password Admnstrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utlty. Users wll be prompted for Admnstrator password only when they enter BIOS Setup. ▶ User Password User Password controls access to the system at boot and access to the BIOS Setup utlty.
  • Page 52 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ 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 53 MS-91E2 MS-91E2 & e ▶ Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system. ▶ Discard Changes and Reset Abandon all changes and reset the system. ▶ Save Changes Save all changes and contnue wth the Setup Utlty.

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