Micro Star Computer MS- 9130 v1.x manual Getting Started

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Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the K8T Master2-FAR (MS-

9130 v1.x), an excellent ATX serverboard from MSI. Based on the innovative VIA K8T 800 and VIA VT8237 chipsets for optimal system efficiency, the K8T Master2-FAR mainboard accommodates dual latest AMD Opteron DPTM processors in the 940-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to four 144-bit DDR registered ECC DIMMs (at 200, 266 and 333 MHz) to provide the maximum of 8 GB memory capacity. This mainboard provides a cost-effective and professional solution for high-end workstation and server markets.

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Contents K8T Master2-FAR Series Version G52-S9130X1FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement Revision Revision History Date V1.0 First release July Copyright NoticeRevision History Safety Instructions 使 用 者 Contents Bios Setup Appendix A. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction Getting Started Mainboard Specifications Target Market SegmentChipset MainMemoryPower Management Features DimensionSlots NetworkingMainboard Layout DDRMSI Special Features Core CenterLeft-side Current system status Right-side PC hardware status during real time operationTop-sideUsermode/Automode MSIRemindsYouHardware Setup Quick Components Guide JPWR1Central Processing Unit CPU CPU Installation Procedures for Socket Installing the CPU heatsink/cooler Fan powerInstalling DDR Modules MemoryMemory Population Rules SSI 24-Pin Power Connector JPR1 Power SupplySSI 12V Power Connector JPWR2 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector ATX1 SSI 8-Pin Power Connector JPWR1 ATX 12V Power Connector JPW1View of the Back Panel Mouse ConnectorBack Panel Keyboard Connector Serial Ports COM1 & COM2USB Ports RJ-45 LAN Jack Giga-bit LANParallel Port Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2 ConnectorsFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 Fan Power Connectors CFAN1/2, SFAN1/2, NBFAN1 LCD Panel Connector JLCD1Optional Serial ATA cableconnect to the hard disk devices Front Panel Connectors JFP1 & JFP2 JFP1 Pin DefinitionFront Panel Audio Connector JAUD1 JAUD1IrDA Infrared Module Header JIR1 Front USB Connectors JUSB1 & JUSB2Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector JCI1 Aux Line-In Connector JAUX1 Scsi LED Connector J7CD-In Connector JCD1 Jumpers Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1Slots AGP Accelerated Graphics Port SlotPCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots PCI Interrupt Request RoutingBios Setup Entering Setup Control KeysGetting Help MainMenuSub-Menu General Help F1Main Menu Load Fail-Safe Defaults LoadOptimizedDefaultsSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordStandard Cmos Features HaltOn Base/Extended/TotalMemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityQuick Power On Self Test Virus Warning1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device Boot Other DeviceBoot Up NumLock Status Security OptionVideoBIOSShadow MPS Version Control For OSAdvanced Chipset Features DRAMConfigurationDDR Timing Setting by Current FSB Frequency, Current Dram FrequencyAGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture SizeAGPMode AGP Driving ControlPCI Delayed Transaction AGP Master 1 WS WriteAGP Master 1 WS Read LDT & PCI Bus ControlIDE DMA transfer access Integrated PeripheralsVIAOnChipIDEDevice Serial ATA controllerIDEPrefetchMode Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIOPrimary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA IDEHDDBlockModeOnboardLanBootROM USB ControllerUSB USBKeyboard/MouseSupportParallel Port Mode EPP Mode SelectPower Status Led Onboard Serial Port 1/2Power Management Setup SuspendModeAC Loss Auto Restart IRQ/EventActivityDetectPowerOnbyPCICard RTC Alarm ResumeVGA, LPT & COM, HDD & FDD, PCI Master Modem Ring ResumePrimaryINTR IRQ3~IRQ15PNP/PCI Configurations PNP OS InstalledReset Configuration Data Assign IRQ For VGA/USBShutdownTemperature Smart CPU Fan1/CPU Fan2/SYS Fan TemperaturePC Health Status Case Open WarningCPU Fan1/CPU Fan2/SYS Fan Tolerance Value Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI ClkSpreadSpectrum CPU ClockLoad Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password About Supervisor Password & User PasswordAppendix a VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction Introduction Capacity BenefitsRAID 0 Striping RAID 1 MirroringBios Configuration Create Disk Array MS-9130 Workstation Mainboard MSIRemindsYou Delete Disk Array Create and Delete Spare Hard Drive View Serial Number of Hard Drive Duplicate Critical RAID 1 Array Destroy the Mirroring Relationship Power off and Check the Failed DriveRebuild Broken RAID 1 Array Choose Replacement Drive and Rebuild Continue to bootConfirming Windows XP Driver Installation Installing RAID Software & DriversExisting Windows XP Driver Installation Installation of VIA Sata RAID Utility MS-9130 Workstation Mainboard Using VIA RAID Tool MS-9130 Workstation Mainboard VIA VT8237 Serial ATA RAID Introduction MS-9130 Workstation Mainboard