MSI MS-91E2 manual Overview

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Chapter 1

Overview

Thank you for choosing the MS-91E2 v1.X, an excellent server board from MSI.

Based on the innovative Intel® 3420 chipset for optimal system efficiency, the MS-91E2 accommodates the In- tel® Xeon® processor C5500/C3500 series in socket LGA1366 and supports up to 6 DDR3 800/1066/1333 DIMM slots to provide the maximum of 48GB memory capacity.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, the MS-91E2 can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose server, as well as in the future.

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Contents MS-91E2 Trademarks Copyright NoticeRevision History Technical SupportSafety Instructions FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement OIR LA Notice D’INSTALLATION Avant DE Raccorder AU ReseauWeee Statement English Español Türkçe Contents Overview Processor ConnectorChipset MemoryMainboard Layout Watch Dog Timer Setting Setup procedures Page Mov Al, 0aah Out Dx, al LAN Bypass Function Programming Guide LAN Bypass Function Programming GuideProgramming Sequence Page PAIR3 PAIR2 PAIR1 CFG3 CFG2 CFG1 LAN3-4 Hardware Setup CPUFAN2 Quick Components GuideCPU Central Processing Unit Introduction to LGA 1366 CPUAlignment Key CPU & Cooler InstallationPage Memory Installing Memory ModulesSystem Power Connector JPWR3 CPU Power Connector JPWR1, JPWR2Power Supply Fan Power Connector CPUFAN1~2, SYSFAN1~3 Mouse/Keyboard Connector JP1Connector Serial ATA Connector SATA1~SATA6 VGA Port JVGA1LAN Port JLAN1, JLAN2 Serial Port Connector JCOM1 Front USB Connector JUSB1, JUSB2USB 2.0 Bracket SMBus Connector J3 Front Panel Connector J4Serial Port/ LAN LED/ Status LED Connector J1 TPM Module Connector JTPM1 Gpio Connector J6Jumper Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express Slot CF SocketSlot PCI Express Resource Limitation Installed Empty Bios Setup Entering Setup Press DEL or F2 to enter SetupGetting Help Control KeysMain Menu Sub-MenuMenu Bar Main BootAdvanced ChipsetMain Bios Information, Memory Information, Access Level System DateSystem Time Advanced Launch PXE OpROM, Launch Storage OpROM Acpi SettingsCPU Configuration Intel Virtualization Technology Resume On RTC AlarmSuper IO Configuration Sata Configuration Sata ModeJCOM1 Configuration, COM2 Configuration Serial Port Device SettingsMonitor SYS0 FAN Mode Setting CPU1 Fan Setting, CPU2 Fan SettingSerial Port Console Redirection Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Console Redirection Settings Terminal TypeBits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits Flow ControlChipset North Bridge Interrupt Remapping IntelR VT for Directed I/O Configuration IntelR VT-dCoherency Support ATS SupportQPI Link QPI Frequency Select South Bridge Restore AC Power Loss LAN State at Power On, LAN State at Power OffLAN Watch Dog Time Out Event Boot Setup Prompt Timeout Bootup NumLock StateBoot Option Priorities User Password Security Administrator PasswordTrusted Computing TPM Support TPM StatePending TPM Operation Discard Changes and Reset Save & Exit Save Changes and ResetSave Changes Discard Changes