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... and Duron™ are the properties of their respective owners. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release Date June 2005 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. PS/2 and OS®/2 are...FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw ii Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this ...
... and Duron™ are the properties of their respective owners. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release Date June 2005 Technical Support If a problem arises with your system and no guarantee is given as to make changes without notice. PS/2 and OS®/2 are...FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/program/service/faq/ faq/esc_faq_list.php Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw ii Visit the MSI website for further guidance. Copyright Notice The material in the preparation of this ...
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... Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 2-16 SCSI LED Connector: J7 2-17 viii CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout...
... Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 2-16 SCSI LED Connector: J7 2-17 viii CONTENTS Copyright Notice ...ii Trademarks ...ii Revision History ...ii Technical Support ...ii Safety Instructions ...iii FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement iv W EEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement v Chapter 1. Getting Started 1-1 Mainboard Specifications 1-2 Mainboard Layout...
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This mainboard provides a cost-effective and professional solution for optimal system efficiency, the K8T Master2-FAR7 mainboard accommodates dual latest AMD Opteron DPTM/UPTM processors in the 940-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to four 144-bit DDR registered ECC DIMMs (at 200, 266, 333 and 400MHz) to provide the... VIA® K8T800 Pro and VIA® VT8237R chipsets for high-end workstation and server markets. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K8T Master2-FAR7 (MS-9617 v1.x), an excellent ATX workstation board from MSI.
This mainboard provides a cost-effective and professional solution for optimal system efficiency, the K8T Master2-FAR7 mainboard accommodates dual latest AMD Opteron DPTM/UPTM processors in the 940-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package, and supports up to four 144-bit DDR registered ECC DIMMs (at 200, 266, 333 and 400MHz) to provide the... VIA® K8T800 Pro and VIA® VT8237R chipsets for high-end workstation and server markets. 1-1 Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for choosing the K8T Master2-FAR7 (MS-9617 v1.x), an excellent ATX workstation board from MSI.
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...9617 ATX Workstation Board Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports dual Socket 940 for AMD OpteronTM processors, from 1.4 ~ 3.6 GHz (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi. c om . AGP v3.0 compliant with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 133/100/66 operation modes - Supports eight... high-speed USB 2.0 ports at 200/266/333/400 MHz † Supports four 184-pin DDR DIMMs up to 8GB ...
...9617 ATX Workstation Board Mainboard Specifications CPU † Supports dual Socket 940 for AMD OpteronTM processors, from 1.4 ~ 3.6 GHz (For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi. c om . AGP v3.0 compliant with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 133/100/66 operation modes - Supports eight... high-speed USB 2.0 ports at 200/266/333/400 MHz † Supports four 184-pin DDR DIMMs up to 8GB ...
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...up on LAN (W OL), wake up on PCI † RTC alarm and wake up † W ake up on keyboard/mouse/USB from S1 † Supports ACPI S1, S4, S5 function System Management † SMBus (I2C) † Temperature, voltage, and fan monitors † Chassis intrusion BIOS † The ... cards of the board automatically † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications † Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD Dimension † ATX Form Factor: 12.0 x 10.0 inch (H x W ) Mounting † 9 mounting holes...
...up on LAN (W OL), wake up on PCI † RTC alarm and wake up † W ake up on keyboard/mouse/USB from S1 † Supports ACPI S1, S4, S5 function System Management † SMBus (I2C) † Temperature, voltage, and fan monitors † Chassis intrusion BIOS † The ... cards of the board automatically † The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications † Supports boot from LAN, USB Device 1.1 & 2.0, and SATA HDD Dimension † ATX Form Factor: 12.0 x 10.0 inch (H x W ) Mounting † 9 mounting holes...
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... to protec t the CPU from overheating. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 940 for better cooling effect. 2-3 Hardware... Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports dual AMD® Opteron processors. CPU1 CPU2 2. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the cooling fan c an work properly to...
... to protec t the CPU from overheating. If SINGLE CPU is intended, always install the CPU on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 940 for better cooling effect. 2-3 Hardware... Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports dual AMD® Opteron processors. CPU1 CPU2 2. If you are installing the CPU, make sure the cooling fan c an work properly to...
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MSI Reminds You... Volt Notch 2-7 You can install PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266, or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~4). You can ... fit in the socket. 3. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports up to 8GB memory size. DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1~4) Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly...
MSI Reminds You... Volt Notch 2-7 You can install PC3200/DDR400, PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266, or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~4). You can ... fit in the socket. 3. Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides four slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports up to 8GB memory size. DDR DIMM Slots (DDR1~4) Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the memory module is properly...
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MSI Reminds You... tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . Make sure that you install memory modules of 2GB. Users can be installed in any combination ... Install Install For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of the same type and density on their needs. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports DDR200/266/333/400 memory interface. Memory modules can install either singleor...
MSI Reminds You... tw/program/products/server/svr/pro_svr_qvl.php . Make sure that you install memory modules of 2GB. Users can be installed in any combination ... Install Install For more information on compatible components, please visit http://www.msi.com. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of the same type and density on their needs. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Memory Population Rules The mainboard supports DDR200/266/333/400 memory interface. Memory modules can install either singleor...
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...Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system, while ATX power supply is also available for correct alignment. SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR2 (Optional) This connector is used to provide the power output to use the 4-pin ATX power supply ... like to the CPU. 4 8 1 5 JPWR1 JPWR1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V MSI Reminds You... For this mainboard. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to insert the SSI power...
...Supply The mainboard supports SSI power supply for the power system, while ATX power supply is also available for correct alignment. SSI 4-Pin VGA Power Connector: JPWR2 (Optional) This connector is used to provide the power output to use the 4-pin ATX power supply ... like to the CPU. 4 8 1 5 JPWR1 JPWR1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 +12V 6 +12V 7 +12V 8 +12V MSI Reminds You... For this mainboard. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to insert the SSI power...
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... used for 7.1-channel audio operation and can connect a network cable to 4-/5.1-/7.1 channel audio. Mic is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850 to offer support for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. S/PDIF Out-Coaxial Line In Line Out MIC Rear Speaker Out (in 7.1CH / 6CH) Center...
... used for 7.1-channel audio operation and can connect a network cable to 4-/5.1-/7.1 channel audio. Mic is an advanced audio application provided by Realtek ALC850 to offer support for external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. S/PDIF Out-Coaxial Line In Line Out MIC Rear Speaker Out (in 7.1CH / 6CH) Center...
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MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 STROBE Strobe 2 DATA0 Data0 3 DATA1 Data1 4 ...
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...by hard disk vendors for future BIOS), and other devices. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You can connect up to IDE1. IDE2 (Secondary IDE ...install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. MSI Reminds You... Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to Slave mode by setting its jumper. IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 (Primary ...
...by hard disk vendors for future BIOS), and other devices. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports PIO mode 0 ~ 4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You can connect up to IDE1. IDE2 (Secondary IDE ...install two hard disks on cable, you must configure second hard drive to the hard disk documentation supplied by setting the jumper accordingly. MSI Reminds You... Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to Slave mode by setting its jumper. IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 (Primary ...
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Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16 MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1 & SATA2 are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Both connectors are dual... high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Please refer to SATA1/2 MSI Reminds ...
Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of data may occur during transmission. 2-16 MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 SATA1 & SATA2 are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Both connectors are dual... high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Please refer to SATA1/2 MSI Reminds ...
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... to take advantage of the CPU fan control. SE NS OR +1 2V GND CFAN1/ SFAN1 SE NS OR +1 2V GND CFAN2 +1 2V GND NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire...to GND. J7 1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 2 SCSI LED 3 HDD LED 4 VCC5 Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/2, SFAN1, NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan...
... to take advantage of the CPU fan control. SE NS OR +1 2V GND CFAN1/ SFAN1 SE NS OR +1 2V GND CFAN2 +1 2V GND NBFAN1 MSI Reminds You... If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with +12V. W hen connecting the wire...to GND. J7 1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL 1 VCC5 2 SCSI LED 3 HDD LED 4 VCC5 Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/2, SFAN1, NBFAN1 The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with speed sensor to the recommended CPU fans at AMD® official website or consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan...
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... hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. Operating System Booting 2-20 MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED The mainboard comes with a JLED connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connect to JLED D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) Connect... to JUSB1/2 Red Green 1 2 3 4 LEDs D-Bracket™ 2 Description System Power ON 1 2 The D-LED will hang if the memory module is an external USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec.
... hang here if the processor is damaged or 3 4 not installed properly. Bracket™ 2 is damaged or not installed properly. Operating System Booting 2-20 MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JLED The mainboard comes with a JLED connector for red color) 9 Key 10 NC Connect to JLED D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) Connect... to JUSB1/2 Red Green 1 2 3 4 LEDs D-Bracket™ 2 Description System Power ON 1 2 The D-LED will hang if the memory module is an external USB Bracket that supports both USB1.1 & 2.0 spec.
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... ECC on Nodes with all memory in DRAM during normal CPU requests (foreground scrubbing). ECC Redirection Enable Scrubber to correct errors detected in the system supports ECC, enabling this setting should be checked and/or corrected. Setting options: [Auto], [800 MHz], [600 MHz], [400 MHz], [200 MHz]. 3-12 ... This item allows you to [Continuous]. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ECC MCE Enable This setting enables/disables the ECC MCE function. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board MTRR Mapping Mode This setting controls the MTRR mapping mode. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
... ECC on Nodes with all memory in DRAM during normal CPU requests (foreground scrubbing). ECC Redirection Enable Scrubber to correct errors detected in the system supports ECC, enabling this setting should be checked and/or corrected. Setting options: [Auto], [800 MHz], [600 MHz], [400 MHz], [200 MHz]. 3-12 ... This item allows you to [Continuous]. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. ECC MCE Enable This setting enables/disables the ECC MCE function. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board MTRR Mapping Mode This setting controls the MTRR mapping mode. Options: [Enabled], [Disabled].
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... the ability of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Select [Enabled] to support compliance with zero wait state. The aperture is your primary graphics adapter. PCI1/PCI2 Post Write You can be allocated to AGP for posted...: [PCI Slot], [AGP]. BIOS Setup PCI1/PCI2 M aster 0 WS Write W hen [Enabled], writes to the PCI bus are forwarded to support delay transactions cycles. PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to the AGP without any translation. 3-13 Host cycles...
... the ability of the PCI memory address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. Select [Enabled] to support compliance with zero wait state. The aperture is your primary graphics adapter. PCI1/PCI2 Post Write You can be allocated to AGP for posted...: [PCI Slot], [AGP]. BIOS Setup PCI1/PCI2 M aster 0 WS Write W hen [Enabled], writes to the PCI bus are forwarded to support delay transactions cycles. PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to the AGP without any translation. 3-13 Host cycles...
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... A Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 implementation is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read / write per sector the drive can support. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled]. VIA OnChip PCI Device Press and the following sub-menu appears. 3-15 BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary IDE Channel The chipset...install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of block read /write. If your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66, Ultra DMA/100 and Ultra DMA/133, select [Auto] to activate the first and/or second IDE interface. ...
... A Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 implementation is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read / write per sector the drive can support. Settings: [Auto], [Disabled]. VIA OnChip PCI Device Press and the following sub-menu appears. 3-15 BIOS Setup Primary/Secondary IDE Channel The chipset...install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of block read /write. If your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66, Ultra DMA/100 and Ultra DMA/133, select [Auto] to activate the first and/or second IDE interface. ...
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...device they want to use any audio device. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Available setting options are: [OFF] No USB legacy support. [ON] Supports USB keyboard/mouse and USB storage. Setting options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Onboard Broadcom NIC This item enables or disables the initialization of... connect audio connectors, set to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or mouse in the operating system. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board AC97 Audio [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to [Disabled]. If so, the onboard audio controller will be an additional bootable USB device list ...
...device they want to use any audio device. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Available setting options are: [OFF] No USB legacy support. [ON] Supports USB keyboard/mouse and USB storage. Setting options: [Disabled], [Auto]. Onboard Broadcom NIC This item enables or disables the initialization of... connect audio connectors, set to use a USB-interfaced keyboard or mouse in the operating system. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board AC97 Audio [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to [Disabled]. If so, the onboard audio controller will be an additional bootable USB device list ...
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...clock) alarm awakens the system from power saving modes when activity or input signal of Month) The field specifies the date for RTC Alarm Resume. MSI Reminds You... Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Modem Ring Resume W hen it is [hour] [minute] [second]. If you have changed...31]. Date (of the specified hardware peripheral or component is set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to support COM port Modem to be awakened from Suspend mode. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board IRQ/Event Activity Detect Press and the following sub-menu appears. LPT & COM, HDD & FDD,...
...clock) alarm awakens the system from power saving modes when activity or input signal of Month) The field specifies the date for RTC Alarm Resume. MSI Reminds You... Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Modem Ring Resume W hen it is [hour] [minute] [second]. If you have changed...31]. Date (of the specified hardware peripheral or component is set to [Enabled], the feature allows your system to support COM port Modem to be awakened from Suspend mode. MS-9617 ATX Workstation Board IRQ/Event Activity Detect Press and the following sub-menu appears. LPT & COM, HDD & FDD,...