MSI MSS0121 driver and firmware
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User Guide - Page 2
... your system and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com/service/download
Contact our technical staff at: http://support.msi.com
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User Guide - Page 5
... with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to...
User Guide - Page 9
... Guide 2-2 CPU (Central Processing Unit 2-3 Memory 2-6 Storage 2-8 Power Supply 2-9 Rear Panel I/O 2-10 Connector 2-11 Jumper 2-16 Slot 2-17 3. BIOS Setup 3-1 Entering Setup 3-2 The Menu Bar 3-4 Main 3-5 Advanced 3-6 Chipset 3-15 Boot 3-17 Security 3-18 Save & Exit 3-19 Event Logs 3-20 Server Mgmt 3-22 4. Drivers & Utilities 4-1 Installation 4-2 Server Drivers 4-2 Manual...
User Guide - Page 17
... chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components...
User Guide - Page 19
... Unit)
When installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on the computer.
Important Overheating Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make...
User Guide - Page 20
Hardware Setup
CPU Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
1. Open the load lever and remove the plastic cap.
2. Lift the load lever up to fully...
User Guide - Page 21
... are correctly inserted.
8. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the mainboard.
Important • Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your system. • Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage. • Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the plastic
cap...
User Guide - Page 22
...channel DIMM slots.
DIMM4 (Channel B) DIMM3 (Channel A) DIMM2 (Channel B) DIMM1 (Channel A)
Recommended Memory Population
Number of DIMMs installed
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DIMM4 (ch B) DIMM3 (ch A) DIMM2 (ch B) DIMM1 (ch A)
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Note: 1st population on DIMM2/ 3/ 4 will also boot.
DIMM Module Support
Ranks per DIMM & Data Width
SRx4 unbuffered ECC
DRx4 unbuffered ECC
1 DPC (DIMM...
User Guide - Page 23
... close when the memory module is properly seated.
3. Manually check if the memory module has been ...locked in place by the DIMM slot clips at the sides.
Important You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted in the DIMM slot.
Notch
Volt
Important • In Multi-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory...
User Guide - Page 33
... PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
32-bit PCI slot
Important When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS...
User Guide - Page 35
... for optimal use. Users may need to run the Setup program when: ■ An error message appears on the screen at system startup and re-
quests users to run SETUP. ■ Users want to change the default settings for customized features. Important • Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience. • As the system...
User Guide - Page 36
BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press or key to enter Setup.
Press or to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and...
User Guide - Page 39
Main
MS-S0121
▶ BIOS Information, Memory Information, Access Level These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read only. ▶ System Date This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is , . ▶ System Time This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is .
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User Guide - Page 59
4 Drivers & Utilities
This chapter provides information on system drivers and utilities. Important • Please note that firmware update assumes technician-level experi-
ence. • As the system firmware is under continuous update for better system
performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for reference only.
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User Guide - Page 60
... mainboard package, and place it into the optical drive. The installation will auto-run, simply click the driver or utility and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Important Please visit the MSI website to get the latest drivers and BIOS for better system performance.
Server Drivers
This menu provides available drivers. Install the drivers at your desire to activate the...
User Guide - Page 61
MS-S0121
Manual
A user's manual in PDF format can be acquired through this menu.
Server Floppy
To use RAID functions, users need to make a SATA RAID Driver floppy diskette before installing the operation system. Refer to this menu for installing a SATA RAID driver without a physical floppy drive.
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User Guide - Page 62
Drivers & Utilities
Download Website
Visit the MSI website for technical guides, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information.
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