MSI MS-9246 1U Instruction Manual

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1-3Getting StartedEar SetRail SetPower Supply OptionsSingle Power 1 + 1 Redundant Power1 Redundant Power

B-5Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R2. Installing the Driver in an Existing Windows SystemIn this scenario, you are installing a driver in a s

B-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server4. Installing SuSE Linux 8.0 or 8.1 Installing the Driver in a New Linux SystemIn this scenario, you are installing

B-7Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RInstalling Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition1. OverviewThis chapter discusses the installation pro

B-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server4. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on WindowsTo install Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition:1. Verify that a su

B-9Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Configuring Internet Browsers on WindowsIf you are managing a local storage array and your computer

B-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerConfiguring Netscape Navigator for Local ManagementTo configure Netscape Navigator:1. Log in to your computer with admi

B-11Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R5. Installing Adaptec Storage Manager on LinuxTo install Adaptec Storage Manager on a Linux computer and

B-12MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerUsing Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition1. OverviewThis section describes how to use Adaptec Storage Manager – B

B-13Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R2. Architecture OverviewA locally managed system requires all of these components: A supported Web brows

B-14MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerNotes: When running Adaptec Storage Manager for the first time:You need to install a security certificate if you chose

1-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSystem OverviewThis section shows the configuration of the MS-9246 from different angles,and the connectors and buttons

B-15Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R6. The BasicsAn example of a typical Adaptec Storage Manager – Browser Edition screen isshown below.

B-16MS-9246 1U Rackmount Serverto amber, indicating that clicking any of them will display an additional windowwith information and options specific t

B-17Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RView is the default display mode and when expanded, will show the followinginformation about each device:

B-18MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerFor detailed instructions on using these buttons, refer to the online Help.The main area of the Logical Devices view is

B-19Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RThe Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) utility is an embedded BIOS utility that includes:     Array Co

B-20MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server3. From the ACU menu, select Manage Arrays.4. Select the array you wish to delete and press Delete.5. In the Array Prop

B-21Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R4. Create RAID via allows you to select between the different creation methodsfor RAID 0 and RAID 1. The

B-22MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Initializing Disk DrivesIf an installed disk does not appear in the disk selection list for creating a new arrayo

B-23Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RGlossaryAactivitySee task.ACUArray Configuration Utility. An application used to create, configure, and m

B-24MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerCcacheFast-access memory on the controller that serves as intermediate storage for datathat is read from, or written to

1-5Getting StartedCD-ROM Drive1 Slim CD-ROM DriveFloppy Disk Drive2 Slim Floppy Disk DriveHDD Bay3 Swappable Hard Disk Drive BaysPort4 Serial Port

B-25Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5Rdrive LEDDisk indicator LED that illuminates during read or write operations.EeventNotification or alert

B-26MS-9246 1U Rackmount Serverinitialized arrayAn array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build orclear.Llegacy d

B-27Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RQquick initAn array initialized using the Quick Init option is available immediately, with no on-going ba

B-28MS-9246 1U Rackmount Serversingle-level arrayArray created from one or more segments. See also volume, spanned volume, RAID0, RAID 1.snapshotInsta

1-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerLED6 Power LEDThis indicator shows the power status of the system. It glows when the mainpower is turned on.7 HDD Acti

1-7Getting Started Front Bezel LEDsLED Color State DescriptionPower/Sleep Green On Legacy power on/ACPI S0 stateBlink (~1/sec) Sleep/ACPI S1 st

1-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server Diagnostic LEDs: DLED1/DLED2/DLED3/DLED4Memory LEDs:D29/D30/D31/D32/D33/D35Component LEDs and four Diagnostic LED

1-9Getting StartedD-LEDs DescriptionProcessor Initialization- This will show information regarding the processor (like brandname, system bus, etc...)T

1-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerRear ViewRear Bezel1 VGA Port2 Gigabit LAN Jacks3 USB Ports4 Serial Port5 NMI Switch6 System ID Button7 S

1-11Getting StartedMouse/Keyboard ConnectorSerial PortPIN SIGNAL1DCD2 SIN3 SOUT4 DTR5 GND6 DSR7 RTS8 CTS9RI1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9Pin De

1-12MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSystem SpecificationsMainboard MS-9146 server boardCPU Dual Intel® XeonTM (800MHz FSB) processors in 604-pin package

iiManual Rev: 1.0Release Date: July 2004FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

1-13Getting Started 1 serial port 1 VGA port 2 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacks NMI switch/system ID button/system ID LEDNetwork Intel® 82546GB Gigabit Et

1-14MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerMode Refresh Minimum Amount of Memory Requiredrate(Hz)640x480 60640X480 72640X480 75640X480 90640X480 100800X600 60800X

1-15Getting StartedMSI Server Management IPMI 1.5 (optional) MSI-9569 BMC card (with QLogic Zircon UL BMC) and MSI iConsole AP supportIPMI 1.5 (optio

1-16MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerMainboard LayoutMS-9146 v1.X Server BoardBATT+ATIRADEONIntelFW82546GBGigabit LANCOM1IntelFW82801ERAdaptecAIC-7902WJPWR1

1-17Getting StartedMSI Special FeaturesPC Alert™ IIIThe PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find inthe CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PCd

2-1System HardwareChapter 2. SystemHardwareSystem HardwareThis chapter provides instructions on the hardware installationof the MS-9246 in two section

2-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSystem Assembly FlowchartThe following flowchart shows basic system assembly procedures. Pleasenote that always wear ant

2-3System HardwareINSTALLRISER CARDSINSTALLHARD DISK DRIVESCONNECT HDD, FDD,CD-ROM CABLES& POWER CORDSREPLACERISER CARD BRACKETFINISHCHECK IF ALL

2-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSystem AssemblyRemoving the Chassis Cover1. Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear bezel of the system.2. Press the release b

2-5System HardwareReplacing the Chassis Cover1. Replace the front chassis cover and slide it backwards. Replace the rear chassiscover and slide it for

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2-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server4. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align thegold arrow on the CPU with the arrow key on the socket.The

2-7System Hardware5. Place the heat sink on top of CPU1 and secure the screws on both sides.7. Install the second heatsink.Note: The heat sink has to

2-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerDDR MemoryMemory Bus Features Support for direct connect of two DDR channel interfaces, DDR266/DDR333 tech-nology Full

2-9System HardwareMemory Population RulesThe mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least oneDIMM module on the slots. Y

2-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerPCI Expansion Card1. Locate the riser card bracket on the chassis. A standoff guide is designed asalignment guidance fo

2-11System Hardware4. Install the second PCI expansion cardif necessary.5. Place the riser card bracket on top of the PCI slots on the motherboard. Al

2-12MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerPCI Riser Card (Optional)Apart from the standard PCI riser cards assembled in the system, an optional risercard is avai

2-13System Hardware1. To release the hot-swapping HDD tray, flip open the tray lever and pull the tray outof the bay.2. Unscrew the HDD tray and take

2-14MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server4. Insert the HDD set into the bay and press the lever back in place.3. At the sides of the HDD are four screw holes, t

2-15System HardwareSerial ATA HDD1. To release the hot-swapping HDD holder, unscrew it and pull it out.3. Unscrew the HDD tray and take the tray out.2

iv1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.4. Lay th

2-16MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server5. Insert the HDD set into the bay andpush it back in place.6. Screw the HDD set securely back tothe system.4. At the s

2-17System HardwareRack MountingChassis Ears1. Insert the chassis ear into the chassis (as marked below).2. Push it in until it fits firmly. Screw to

2-18MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server2. Pull the chassis rail gently out until the locking tab locks the rail.3. Simultaneously press down the locking tab a

2-19System Hardware5. On each side of the chassis are three hooks to lock the chassis rail. First align thechassis hooks with the holes on the rail. S

2-20MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerRack Rails1. Locate the triangle mark on the rackand install 3 screw holders to the rackas shown.2. Align the rack rail

2-21System HardwareCable Arm (Optional)An optional cable arm is available to helptidy the system cables up.The cable arm attaches to the rear of these

2-22MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server6. Users may disassemble the cable arm following the above procedures in reverseorder.4. Simultaneously press down the

2-23System HardwareNote: The chassis rail is designed with a locking tab which can (1) hold thesystem firmly to the rack, and (2) lock the system half

2-24MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerChassis off the Rack2. The system will be locked halfwaywhile being pulled out. Simultaneouslypress down the locking ta

3-1Mainboard HardwareChapter 3. MainboardHardwareMainboard HardwareThis chapter provides you with the information about hard-ware setup procedures. Wh

vCONTENTSFCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... iiCopyright Notice ...

3-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerQuick Components GuideBATT+BIOSmPGA604mPGA604DDR DIMM1~6, p.3-5JPWR1, p.3-8USB1, p.3-9COM2, p.3-12SATA1/2, p.3-10CPU1/2,

3-3Mainboard HardwareThe mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel® Xeon™ processor(s). Themainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 603/604 for easy CP

3-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server1. Please turn off the power andunplug the power cord beforeinstalling the CPU.2. Pull the lever sideways awayfrom the s

3-5Mainboard HardwareMemoryThe mainboard provides 6 slots for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In-Line MemoryModule) modules. You can install PC2100/DDR266 or

3-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerMemory Population RulesThe mainboard supports both single- & dual-channel modes. Install at least oneDIMM module on

3-7Mainboard HardwareInstalling DDR Modules1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will onlyfit in the right orientatio

3-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerPower SupplyBefore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all com-ponents are installed properly to

3-9Mainboard HardwareThe mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN,USB ports, CPU/system power supply fans, ... and etc.Conn

3-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSerial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (Optional)The southbridge Intel® ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that co

3-11Mainboard HardwareUltra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional)SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is a parallel interface standard forattac

viChapter 3. Mainboard Hardware ... 3-1Quick Components Guide ...

3-12MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSerial Port Connector: COM 2The mainboard provides one 9-pin header as serial port COM 2. The port is a16550A high spee

3-13Mainboard HardwareThe motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’sfunction. This section will explain how to change yo

3-14MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerBIOS Recovery Jumper: CN6Users can short connect pin#2-3 to recover the system BIOS with a RecoveryFloppy. When the sys

3-15Mainboard HardwareSlotsPCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) SlotsThe motherboard provides two 64-bit PCI-X slots, one PCI Express x4 slot, ando

4-1BIOS SetupChapter 4. BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup programand allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

4-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerEntering SetupControl KeysPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the mes

4-3BIOS SetupGetting HelpAfter entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.Main MenuThe main menu lists the setup functions

4-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerOnce you enter PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on thescreen. On the Main Menu screen, you will see

4-5BIOS SetupSecurityUse this menu to set Supervisor and User Passwords.BootUse this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.ExitThis menu allows

4-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerThe items inside the Main menu are for basic system information andconfiguration. Each item includes none, one or more s

viiAppendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional) ... A-1Entering SCSI BIOS ...

4-7BIOS SetupIf you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the followingitems. Enter the information directly from the keyboar

4-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerBIOS VersionThis setting shows the BIOS version.Processor SpeedIt shows the processor speed.Processor 1/2 CPU IDIt shows

4-9BIOS SetupProcessor SettingsPress <Enter> to view the settings of the onboard CPU(s).Hyper-Threading TechnologyThe processor uses Hyper-Threa

4-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerAdvanced Chipset ControlThe sub-menu is used to configure chipset features for optimal system performance.Enable Multim

4-11BIOS SetupSerial ATAThis setting allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial-ATA controller.Settings: [Enabled], [Disabled].Native Mode Oper

4-12MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerEmbedded SCSI (Optional)The sub-menu is used to configure the onboard SCSI device.SCSI Controller (Optional)Use this fe

4-13BIOS SetupInterruptIt specifies the interrupt for Port A/Port B. Options: [IRQ 3], [IRQ 4].PS/2 MouseIf your system has a PS/2 mouse port and you

4-14MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerDMI Event LoggingPress PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to view DMI event logging.View DMI Event LogPress [Enter] to vi

4-15BIOS SetupBIOS Redirection PortThis feature selects the serial port to use for Console Redirection. [Disabled]completely disables Console Redirect

4-16MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerThis setup screen appears only when the MS-9569 BMC card (for ServerManagement) is installed on the mainboard. Press Pg

1-1Getting StartedChapter 1. GettingStartedGetting StartedThe MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server is a high-performancebarebone system powered by dual Intel®

4-17BIOS SetupChange COM Port SettingThis setting controls the COM port setting.COM Port on BMCThis setting disables/enables the COM port on BMC.Syste

4-18MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSystem Event LogSEL Entry Number = 1SEL Record ID = 0010SEL Record Type = 02 - System Event RecordTi

4-19BIOS SetupSecurityThis section lets you set security passwords to control access to the systemat boot time and/or when entering the BIOS setup pro

4-20MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerPassword on bootChoosing [Enabled] requires a password on boot. It requires prior setting of thesupervisor password. If

4-21BIOS SetupBootCD-ROM Drive, Removable Devices, Hard DriveThese are the generic types of devices on your system from which you can boot anoperating

4-22MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerExit Saving ChangesWhen you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save thechanges and quit.Exit Di

A-1SCSI BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the Small Computer Sys-tem Interface (SCSI) BIOS setup utility and allows you to configurethe S

A-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerEntering SCSI BIOSControl KeysUse the following keys to navigate the SCSI BIOS menu items.Selecting the SCSI ChannelAfte

A-3SCSI BIOS SetupConfigure/View SCSI Controller SettingsUse this option for SCSI controller configurations.SCSI Disk UtilitiesUse this option to mana

A-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerConfigure/View SCSI Controller SettingsSCSI Bus Interface DefinitionsSCSI Controller IDThe item is used to assign a SCSI

1-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerUnpack the package and check if all items listed below are present. If any itemcontained in the package is damaged or mi

A-5SCSI BIOS Setupthe SCSI bus is necessary. Proper termination can ensure signal on the SCSI bus willnot reflect and cause data loss or errors. Setti

A-6MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSync Transfer Rate (MB/Sec)The field allows you to specify the maximum synchronous data transfer ratedepending on the ty

A-7SCSI BIOS SetupSend Start Unit CommandWhen set to Yes, the SCSI controller sends the Start Unit command to thespecified SCSI device during bootup.

A-8MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerPOST Display ModeThe field determines how much information about your SCSI controller anddevices appear on the screen du

A-9SCSI BIOS SetupDisk UtilitiesAIC-7902 A at slot 0A, 03:07:00SCSI ID#0: No deviceSCSI ID#1: No deviceSCSI ID#2: No deviceSCSI ID#3: No deviceSCSI ID

A-10MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerSelect the SCSI device which you want to manage by highlighting the item and press<Enter>. The following dialog b

B-1Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5RThe southbridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two indepen-dent SATA ports for support of

B-2MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerIntroduction1. OverviewAdaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID with HostRAIDTM adds RAID functionality tothe Serial ATA I/O con

B-3Adaptec SATA RAID Utility for Intel ICH5R Adaptec RAID Configuration (ARC) Utility—Part of the controller’s built-inBIOS code. You start ARC by pr

B-4MS-9246 1U Rackmount ServerInstalling the DriverThis section describes installing the driver and setting up the new array for the drivesattached to