Msi 945GC Networks User Manual

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MS-96C4 Server Board1-2Mainboard SpecificationsProcessor- Intel Atom processor, single-core (230) & dual-core (330)(Diamondville)FSB- 533MHzChipse

1-3Getting StartedOnboard I/OFront I/O- 1 DB9 serial port- 2 USB 2.0 ports- 4 RJ-45 Gigabit LAN jacksOnboard Connectors- 1 USB 2.0 pinheader (2 ports)

MS-96C4 Server Board1-4945GC Network (MS-96C4 V1.X) Server BoardMainboard LayoutJ3J0CPUFAN1IDE1JP2J4J6JBATSYSFAN1MINIPCI1CF1JSPI1SATA1SATA3JFP1COM2JVG

1-5Getting StartedMS-96C4 watchdog timer is using Super I/O Winbond W83627EHG.Setup proceduresA.Enter super I/O configuration mode -mov dx, 04ehmov al

MS-96C4 Server Board1-6mov dx, 04eh ;CR 30h: bit 0 fill in 1mov al, 030hout dx, alinc dxmov al, 01hout dx, al; Setup WDTO# count mode; Set bit 4 and b

1-7Getting Started mov dx, 04eh ;CR F7h: bit 4 fill 0 (clear event)mov al, 0f7hout dx, alinc dxin al,dxand al, 0efhout dx, al;CR F6h: bit0~7 fill in c

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2-1Hardware SetupHardware SetupChapter 2This chapter provides you with the information abouthardware setup procedures. While doing the installation,be

2-2MS-96C4 Server BoardQuick Components GuideJPW1CF1, p.2-18SATA1, SATA3,p.2-10F_USB1, p.2-12JSPI1, p.2-10DIMM Slots, p.2-3JTPM1, p.2-14JFP1, p.2-13JV

2-3Hardware SetupMemory64x2=128 pin 56x2=112 pinDDR2240-pin, 1.8VThese DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.Installing Memory Modules1.

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2-4MS-96C4 Server Boardpin 12pin 13Important1. Make sure that all connectors are connected to the power supply to ensurestable operation of the mainbo

2-5Hardware SetupFront Panel I/O Serial PortThe serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16bytes FIFOs. You can att

2-6MS-96C4 Server BoardLAN Bypass DefinitionBypass setting in BIOSPower Status BIOS Bypass Setting Bypass Behavior Disable A On Bypass mode after p

2-7Hardware SetupProgramming GuideLPC I/O address: 5EPower ON/OFF State Bypass Control Status RegisterSet/Read bypass modeDefault Value: 0xD0 (Base on

2-8MS-96C4 Server BoardSample code to access IO Port 5EhSet Bit 0 and 1 to Highmov dx, 5Ehin al, dx Read 5Eh's value to aland al

2-9Hardware SetupConnectorIDE Connector: IDE1This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.ImportantIf you i

2-10MS-96C4 Server BoardSPI Flash ROM Pinheader: JSPI1This pinheader is used to flash SPI flash ROM.Pin Description Pin Description1 VCC3_SB 2 VCC3_SB

2-11Hardware SetupFan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1, AUXFAN1The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When connectingthe wire

2-12MS-96C4 Server BoardFront USB Pinheader: F_USB1This pinheader, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con-necting high-

2-13Hardware SetupPIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LE

iiiSafety Instructions1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.3. Keep this equipment away fr

2-14MS-96C4 Server BoardKeyboard/Mouse Pinheader: J0This pinheader is used to connect a mouse/keyboard.PIN SIGNAL1 KBMS_Power2 KBMS_Power3 KEY4 NC5 GN

2-15Hardware SetupJP1 / JP2 1 8CPLD Data Reflash Pinheader: JP1, JP2Pin Description Pin Description1 VCC 2 TDO3 TDI 4 IspEN5 TRST 6 TMS7 GND 8

2-16MS-96C4 Server BoardClear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery tokeep the data of system

2-17Hardware SetupSlotImportantWhen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug thepower supply first. Meanwhile, read the documenta

2-18MS-96C4 Server BoardCompactFlash Card Slot: CF1 (Optional)This CompactFlash slot shares one channel of the IDE controller (CF => Master; IDE=&g

3-1BIOS SetupChapter 3BIOS SetupThis chapter provides information on the BIOS Setupprogram and allows you to configure the system foroptimum use.You

3-2MS-96C4 Server BoardEntering SetupImportant1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are undercontinuous update for better sys

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

3-4MS-96C4 Server BoardThe Menu Bar MainUse this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. AdvancedUse this menu to set up the ite

3-5BIOS SetupMain System BIOS Information, Processor, System MemoryThese items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Readonly.

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3-7BIOS Setup Hyper-Threading TechnologyThe processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction ratesand reduces end-user response times

3-8MS-96C4 Server Board[LBA/Large Mode] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Ad-dressing to be used in place of Cylinders,Heads and Sectors[Block(Multi-S

3-9BIOS Setup Hardware Health ConfigurationThese items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as voltages

3-10MS-96C4 Server Board[Thermal Cruise Mode] SYSFAN TargetTemp Value, CPUFAN TargetTemp Value, AUXFANTargetTemp ValueSelect a temperature setting her

3-11BIOS Setup ACPI Configuration Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version FeaturesThis item specifies the ACPI version.PDF created with pdfFactory Pr

3-12MS-96C4 Server Board Chipset ACPI Configuration APIC ACPI SCI IRQThis setting allows you to enable or disable the internal I/O APIC and Multipro-c

3-13BIOS Setup APM Configuration Resume On LANThis field specifies whether the system will be awakened from power savingmodes when activity or input s

3-14MS-96C4 Server Board Remote Access Configuration Remote AccessThe setting enables/disables the remote access function. When set to [Enabled],users

3-15BIOS Setup Sredir Memory Display DelayUse this setting to set the delay in seconds to display memory information. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM Suppor

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3-16MS-96C4 Server Board USB Configuration Legacy USB SupportSet to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operatingsystem that do

3-17BIOS Setup USB Mass Storage Reset DelayThis setting controls the number of seconds the POST waits for the USBmass storage device after the start u

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3-19BIOS Setup Quick BootEnabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip someof its tests during bootup for faster system

3-20MS-96C4 Server BoardSecurity Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These

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3-22MS-96C4 Server Board DRAM FrequencyThis setting specifies the DRAM frequency. South Bridge Configuration USB 1.1 Controller, USB 2.0 ControllerThe

3-23BIOS Setup WDT FunctionThis setting enables/disables the Watch Dog Timer. WDT Function OptionThis setting specifies the Watch Dog Timer action.The

3-24MS-96C4 Server BoardExit Save Changes and ExitSave changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility. Discard Changes and ExitAbandon all changes and exi

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1-1Getting StartedGetting StartedChapter 1Thank you for choosing the 945GC Network (MS-96C4V1.X), an excellent server board from MSI.Based on the inno