Document Outline

• CONTENTS
  • FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement
  • Copyright Notice
  • Trademarks
  • Revision History
  • Technical Support
  • Safety Instructions
  • Chapter 1. Getting Started
  • Packing Checklist
  • System Overview
  • Top View
  • Front View
  • Front Bezel
  • Rear Bezel
  • Rear View
  • System Specifications
  • Mainboard Layout
  • MSI Special Features
  • Chapter 2. System Hardware
  • System Assembly Flowchart
  • System Assembly
  • Removing the Chassis Cover
  • Replacing the Chassis Cover
  • CPU, Heatsink, and Fan Duct
  • Memory Bus Features
  • DDR Memory
  • Memory Population Rules
  • PCI Expansion Card
  • PCI Riser Card (Optional)
  • SCSI HDD
  • Rack Mounting
  • Chassis Ears
  • Chassis Rails
  • Rack Rails
  • Cable Arm (Optional)
  • Chassis into the Rack
  • Chassis off the Rack
  • Chapter 3. Mainboard Hardware
  • Quick Components Guide
  • Central Processing Unit: CPU
  • CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 604
  • Memory
  • Memory Bus Features
  • Memory Population Rules
  • Installing DDR Modules
  • Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
  • Power Supply
  • SSI 24-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
  • Connectors
  • Front USB Connector: USB1
  • Serial ATA RAID 0, 1 Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 (Optional)
  • Ultra320 SCSI Connectors: SCSI1/SCSI2 (Optional)
  • IPMB Power Connector: CN4
  • 5-pin IPMB Connector: CN3
  • Serial Port Connector: COM 2
  • Jumpers
  • Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
  • BIOS Recovery Jumper: CN6
  • Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J7
  • Clear Event Log Jumper: J8
  • Slots
  • SO DIMM (Small Outline DIMM)
  • PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots
  • Chapter 4. BIOS Setup
  • Entering Setup
  • Control Keys
  • Getting Help
  • General Help <F1>
  • The Menu Bar
  • Main
  • System Summary
  • Advanced
  • IPMI (Optional)
  • Security
  • Boot
  • Exit
  • Appendix A: SCSI BIOS Setup (Optional)
  • Entering SCSI BIOS
  • Control Keys
  • Selecting the SCSI Channel
  • Selecting the Management Type
  • Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings
  • SCSI Bus Interface Definitions
  • Additional Options
  • BIOS Information
  • Disk Utilities
  • Appendix B: Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID (Optional)
  • Introduction
  • ATA Operate Mode
  • What is RAID 0 (striping)?
  • What is RAID 1 (mirroring)?
  • BIOS Configuration
  • Using the Intel RAID Option ROM
  • Installing Software
  • Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000
  • Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition
  • RAID Migration Instructions
  • Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk
  • Migration Process