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  • Page 1 MS-96D2 (v1.X) Server Board...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    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-96D2 MS-96D2 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-96D2 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 choosing the MS-96D2 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel Ibexpeak chipset for opti- ® mal system efficiency, the MS-96D2 accommodates the latest Intel Clarkdale / Lynnfield processor in LGA1156 ®...

  • Page 10: Mainboard Specifications

    ▍ ▍ Overview Overview ainboard pecificationS Processor Support ■ Intel Clarkdale / Lynnfield processor in LGA1156 package. ® Chipset ■ Intel Ibexpeak chipset ® Memory Support For Rigistered Memory ■ 4 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots (240-pin / 1.5V) ■ Max 32GB (only for Lynnfield) ■...
  • Page 11 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 4 USB 2.0 connectors 6 SATAII connectors 1 Power SMBUS connector (Optional) 1 IPMB connector (Optional) 1 Front Panel pinheader 1 SPI Flash ROM pinheader (for debugging) 1 Clear CMOS jumper 1 Chassis Intrusion connector 1 TPM Module connector...

  • Page 12: MaNboard Layout

    ▍ ▍ Overview Overview ainboard ayout...

  • Page 13: Block DAgram

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 Lock iagraM M/B Block Diagram Lynnfield & Clarkdale LGA1156 (Socket H1) Memory PCIe2(x16) 16GB/s Unbuffered DIMM/ Register DIMM PCIe2(x16) Intel® Intel® Features Processor Processor ECC, Dual Channel DMI 2GB/s Intel FDI *Single Port Connector *Mechanical x8 PCIe2(x4) 4GB/s...

  • Page 15: 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 16 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup uick oMponentS uide JID1, p.2-12 Back Panel I/O, J_VGA1, Slots, p.2-10 p.2-16 p.2-17 JCOM2, p.2-11 JPWR2, p.2-9 JTPM1, p.2-15 JUSB1~4, JPWR1, p.2-12 p.2-9 J3, p.2-16 CPU, p.2-3 SATA0~5, p.2-13 JCASE1, DIMM Slots, p.2-14 p.2-7 JIPMB1, p.2-14 SYS_FAN3,...

  • Page 17: Cpu (Central ProcessNg UnT)

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 cpu (c entraL roceSSing When you are nstallng the CPU, make sure to nstall the cooler to prevent over- heatng. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turnng on the computer. For the latest nformaton about CPU, please vst http://www.ms.com/ndex.
  • Page 18 ▍ ▍ 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.
  • Page 19 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 Visually inspect if the CPU is seated Engage the load lever while pressing well into the socket. If not, take out down lightly onto the load plate. the CPU with pure vertical motion and reinstall. Algnment Key Secure the lever near the hook end Make sure the four hooks are in under the retention tab.
  • Page 20 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Align the holes on the mainboard with Press the four hooks down to fasten the heatsink. Push down the cooler the cooler. until its four clips get wedged into the holes of the mainboard. Turn over the mainboard to confirm Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to that the clip-ends are correctly in-...

  • Page 21: Memory

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 eMory These DIMM slots are intended for memory modules. DDR3 240-pin, 1.5V 48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pin Single-Channel Mode Population Rule DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule In Dual-Channel mode, the memory modules can transmit and receive data with two data bus lines simultaneously. Enabling Dual-Channel mode can enhance the system performance. The following illustrations explain the population rules...

  • Page 22: Installing Memory Modules

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Important In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same type and density in different channel DIMM slots. 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. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when the memory module is properly seated. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides. Notch Volt Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted...

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ower uppLy ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 Ths connector allows you to connect an ATX 24-pn power supply. To connect the ATX 24-pn power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply s nserted n the proper orentaton and the pns are algned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.

  • Page 24: Back Panel I/O

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup aneL Mouse USB Ports VGA Port Serial Port Keyboard ▶ Mouse/Keyboard The standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard DIN connector s for a PS/2 mouse/key- ® ® board. ▶ USB Port The USB (Unversal Seral Bus) port s for attachng USB devces such as key- board, mouse, or other USB-compatble devces.

  • Page 25: Connectors

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 onnectorS Fan Power Connector: CPU_FAN1 / 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 26 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Front USB Connector: JUSB1 / JUSB2 / JUSB3 / JUSB4 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. SIGNAL SIGNAL USB0-...
  • Page 27 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 Serial ATA Connector: SATA0 ~ SATA5 Ths connector s a hgh-speed Seral ATA nterface port. Each connector can connect to one Seral ATA devce. SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA0 SATA1 Important Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.
  • Page 28 ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1 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 29 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 These are propretary front panel connectors that provde I2C bus connecton, seral sgnal connecton, and electrcal connecton to the front panel swtches/ LEDs. SIGNAL SIGNAL HDD+ PLED HDD- SLED PWR_BTN_N SYS_RST_N SYS_FLT_LED FP_ID_LED_N P3V3_AUX...

  • Page 30: Jumper

    ▍ ▍ Hardware Setup Hardware Setup uMper BIOS Recovery Jumper: J3 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).

  • Page 31: Slot

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot The PCI Express slot supports the PCI Express nterface expanson card. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x8 Slot (with x4 signal) 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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> 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 35: MaN

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 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 36: 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 37 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ BIOS Information, Memory Information, Access Level These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Language Ths settng controls the system language. ▶ System Date Ths settng allows you to set the system date. The date format s <Day>, <Month>...

  • Page 38: 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 39 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ Enable ACPI Auto Configuration This setting is used to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Functon. ▶ 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 40 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Hyper-Threading The processor uses Hyper-Threadng technology to ncrease transacton rates and reduces end-user response tmes. The technology treats the two cores nsde the processor as two logcal processors that can execute nstruc- tons smultaneously.
  • Page 41 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ Turbo Mode Intel Turbo Memory s a new Intel platform technology that uses non-volatle memory (Flash memory) to ncrease system responsveness, make mult- taskng faster, and extend battery lfe. Ths technology s posed to elmnate many of the bottlenecks assocated wth HDD latency. By enablng the major-...
  • Page 42 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Super IO Configuration ▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration, Serial Port 1 Configuration ▶ Serial Port This setting enables/disables the specified serial port. 3-10...
  • Page 43 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ Change Settings This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specified seral port. ▶ Serial Port Console Redirection ▶ Console Redirection Console Redrecton operates n host systems that do not have a montor and keyboard attached.
  • Page 44 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ Terminal Type To operate the system’s console redrecton, you need a termnal support- ng ANSI termnal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected be- tween the host system and terminal(s). This setting specifies the type of termnal devce for console redrecton.
  • Page 45 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 hipSet ▶ North Bridge 3-13...
  • Page 46 ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup ▶ 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. ▶ PCI Express Port Ths settng controls the PCI Express ports. ▶...

  • Page 47: Boot

    MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ 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. Settng to [Off] wll allow users to use the arrow keys on the numerc keypad.

  • Page 48: SecurTy

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 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 49 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 & e ▶ 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. ▶ Save Changes and Reset Save changes to CMOS and reset the system.

  • Page 50: Server Mgmt

    ▍ ▍ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup erver ▶ 3pin/4pin Fan This setting specifies the number of fan connector pins. ▶ BMC Network Configuration 3-18...
  • Page 51 MS-96D2 MS-96D2 ▶ Configuration Source This setting selects whether to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamcally (DHCP). [Do Nothng] wll not modfy any BMC network param- eters n BIOS. 3-19...

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