iMS-9298 2U Rackmount Server
1-1-1Thank you for choosing the MS-9298, a high-perfor-mance rackmount servers from MSI. Based on the innovative Intel® 5520 & ICH10R chip
1-2Overview▍MS-9298Overview▍MS-9298SyStem Overview Top ViewNOTE: Before removing the rear cover, make sure that you remove the ODD front beze
Overview▍MS-92981-3Overview▍MS-9298 Front View Slim DVD Drive Floppy Disk Drive Tape Module Tray Swappable Hard Disk Drive Bay System ID LED S
1-4Overview▍MS-9298Overview▍MS-9298Front Bezel LEDsLED Color State DescriptionPower/SleepGreenOn Legacy power on/ ACPI S0 stateBlinkSleep/ ACPI S1 sta
Overview▍MS-92981-5Overview▍MS-9298 Rear View Full Height Slot Low Prole Slot Ventilation Hole SSI EPS 2U Power Supply Serial Port D-sub VGA
1-6Overview▍MS-9298Overview▍MS-9298Rear Bezel LEDsLED Color State DescriptionLAN LinkageGreen On LAN linkedGreen Blink LAN accessingOff Off No LAN lin
Overview▍MS-92981-7Overview▍MS-9298SyStem SpecificationSProcessorIntel Xeon 5500 Series processor in LGA1366 package Supported QPIUp to 6.4 GT/sChipse
1-8Overview▍MS-92981 NMI switch1 system ID switch1 system ID LED2 USB ports1 D-sub VGA port1 serial portChassisForm factor: 2UDimension: 483mm (W) x 7
2-2-1This chapter provides you with the information on sys-tem assembly procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
iiPreface▍MS-9298Preface▍MS-9298Copyright NoticeThe material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER-NATIONAL. We take every
2-2System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298getting Started Necessary ToolsA Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a athead screwdriver, can
System Assembly▍MS-92982-3System Assembly▍MS-9298SyStem aSSemBly System CoverStep 1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system.Step
2-4System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 4. Press the release buttons and slide the rear chassis cover backwards to remove it from the c
System Assembly▍MS-92982-5System Assembly▍MS-9298 CPUStep 1. On top of the CPU socket is a fan duct designed to enhance heat dissipation of the CPU
2-6System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 5. Remove the dummy heat sink on the CPU2 socket.Step 6. Locate the CPU1 socket. Open the load
System Assembly▍MS-92982-7System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 8. The CPU socket has a plastic cap on it to protect the contact from damage. Before you instal
2-8System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 11. Press down the load lever lightly onto the load plate, and then secure the lever with the
System Assembly▍MS-92982-9System Assembly▍MS-9298 MemoryStep 1. Locate the DIMM1 slot. Step 2. Flip the slot clips outwards. Step 3. Align the n
2-10System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 4. Then push the DIMM in until its golden nger is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot. The slot
System Assembly▍MS-92982-11System Assembly▍MS-9298Memory Population Rules1 DIMM CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0)2 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (C
Preface▍MS-9298iiiPreface▍MS-9298Safety InstructionsAlways read the safety instructions carefully.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.Keep th
2-12System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298 PCI Expansion CardStep 1. The riser card bracket supports low-prole and full-length expansion c
System Assembly▍MS-92982-13System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 4. Put the metal bracket back and fasten it with screws. Step 5. Align the riser card golde
2-14System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298 Hard Disk DriveStep 1. To release the hot-swapping HDD tray, ip open its lever and pull the tra
System Assembly▍MS-92982-15System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 4. Fit the HDD into the tray with screw holes aligned. Step 5. Fasten the HDD with screws. S
2-16System Assembly▍MS-9298System Assembly▍MS-9298SyStem mOUnting Rack RailsImportantOnly the service personnel can slide out the rack rails.The
System Assembly▍MS-92982-17System Assembly▍MS-9298Step 3. Simultaneously pull forward the locking tab and pull out the chassis rail. The chassis rail
2-18System Assembly▍MS-9298 Rack MountingStep 1. Adjust the rack rail length to t your rack.Step 2. Position the rack rail at the desired locati
2-3-1This chapter provides you with the information on main-board hardware congurations. Incorrect setting of jumpers and connectors may damage
3-2Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Quick components Guide
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-3Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298CPU (Central Processing Unit) ����������������������������������������������������������������������3
ivPreface▍MS-9298Preface▍MS-9298PrecautionsAccess can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been trained on the restrictions and the
3-4Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298cpu (central processinG unit)When you are installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler t
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-5Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298CPU InstallationWhen you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top t
3-6Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298ImportantConrm if your CPU cooler is rmly in-stalled before turning on your system.Do not touch th
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-7Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298memoryThese DIMM slots are intended for memory modules.DDR3240-pin, 1�5V48x2=96 pin 72x2=144 pinMemo
3-8Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Population Rules1 DIMM CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0)2 DIMMs CPU1_DIMM1 (Channel A0) + CPU2_DIMM1 (Channel A
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-9Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Installing Memory ModulesThe memory module has only one notch on the center and will only t in the r
3-10Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298rear panel i/o Serial Port D-sub VGA Port USB Port System ID LED System ID Switch
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-11Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298connectorSerial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface
3-12Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Serial Port Connector: COM1This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/rece
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-13Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB3, JUSB4, JUSB5This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity
Preface▍MS-9298vPreface▍MS-9298FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit
3-14Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298JumperClear CMOS Jumper: JCLR_CMOS1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an exter
Mainboard Setup▍MS-92983-15Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Password Jumper: JPASSWORD1The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. You can clear BIOS pa
3-16Mainboard Setup▍MS-9298slotPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express SlotThe PCI Express slots support PCI-E interface expansion cards.Impor
2-4-1This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to congure the system for op-timum use.You may need to run th
4-2BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298EntEring SEtupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. Whe
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-3BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Control Keys← → Select Screen↑ ↓ Select Item+ - Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitEsc
4-4BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298thE MEnu BarMainUse this menu for basic system congurations, such as time, date etc.AdvancedUse this menu to s
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-5BIOS Setup▍MS-9298MainAMI BIOS, Processor, System MemoryThese items show the rmware and hardware specications of your
4-6BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298advancEdCPU Conguration▶
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-7BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Execute Disable BitIntel’s Execute Disable Bit functionality can prevent certain classes of mali-cious “buffer
viPreface▍MS-9298Preface▍MS-9298WEEE StatementENGLISHTo protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must remind you that...Under t
4-8BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Primary/Secondary/Fourth IDE Master/Slave[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [Non
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-9BIOS Setup▍MS-9298USB CongurationHotplug USB FDD SupportSet to [Enabled] if your need to use a hotplug USB-interfaced FDD in the
4-10BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298USB Mass Storage Reset DelayThis setting controls the number of seconds the POST waits for the USB mass storag
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-11BIOS Setup▍MS-9298ACPI Version FeaturesThis setting species the ACPI version.ACPI APIC SupportThis BIOS feature is used to
4-12BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298AHCI CongurationAHCI BIOS SupportThis BIOS feature controls the SATA controller’s AHCI (Advanced Host Con-tro
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-13BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Event Log CongurationView Event LogPress [Enter] to view the contents of the DMI event log.Mark All Events as
4-14BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298IPMI 2.0 CongurationStatus of BMC, BMC Firmware VersionThese settings show the status of the BMC (Baseboard M
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-15BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Notify BMC IP SourceUse this setting to check the BMC IP source.Current IP Address in BMC, Current Subnet Mask
4-16BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Intel VT-d Conguration Intel VT-dIntel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (Intel VT-d) provides the
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-17BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Remote Access CongurationRemote AccessThe setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to
Preface▍MS-9298viiPreface▍MS-9298ESPAÑOLMSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomien-da:Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC d
4-18BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Trusted ComputingTCG/TPM SupportThis setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-19BIOS Setup▍MS-9298APM CongurationResume On RTC AlarmWhen [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
4-20BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BootBoot Settings CongurationQuick BootEnabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routin
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-21BIOS Setup▍MS-9298Flash Write ProtectionThis function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or co
4-22BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298SEcuritySupervisor Password / Change Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-23BIOS Setup▍MS-9298chipSEtCPU Bridge Conguration QPI Links SpeedQPI is an architecture which features high-speed serial links fo
4-24BIOS Setup▍MS-9298BIOS Setup▍MS-9298tions between chips. This setting allows you to adjust the QPI link speed. QPI FrequencyThis setting controls
BIOS Setup▍MS-92984-25BIOS Setup▍MS-9298ExitSave Changes and Exit Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.Discard Changes and ExitAbandon all
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