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Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a dual-socket server motherboard designed for Intel FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors, built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The platform supports up to 12 Fully Buffered DIMMs across four FBD channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3). Networking is handled by the Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY, while storage connectivity includes an LSI 1068 SAS controller. System management is provided by the ServerEngines Pilot controller. The clocking architecture utilizes a CK410B clock generator, DB1900 for FBD clocks, and DB800 for PCI-E clocks. The firmware hub (FWH) is used for BIOS storage. The board includes dual VR11 voltage regulators for CPU core power, along with dedicated VREGs for FBD VTT, FSB VTT, and various auxiliary rails. The system block diagram shows support for PCI Express X8 slots and a 280-pin PCI-X/PCI-E slot.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0B.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: It supports Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of the Intel Blackford MCH and Intel ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory is supported and how many slots are available?
A: The board supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) with a total of 12 DIMM slots.
Q: What is the server management controller on this board?
A: The server management controller is the ServerEngines Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9172 server motherboard schematic, revision 0.0D, documents a dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processor platform built on the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The board supports up to twelve Fully Buffered DIMMs across four FBD channels. Storage is handled by an LSI 1068 SAS controller, while networking is provided by an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY. System management is controlled by a ServerEngines Pilot management controller with its own flash. The firmware hub is connected via the LPC bus. The board includes multiple PCI Express X8 slots and a 280-pin PCI-X/PCI-E slot.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision for this MSI server motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0D.
Q: What processor socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 sockets for Dempsey processors with the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory does this board support?
A: It supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels, with a total of twelve DIMM slots.
Q: What storage and network controllers are present?
A: Storage is handled by an LSI 1068 SAS controller, and networking by an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a dual LGA-771 server motherboard built on the Intel Blackford and ESB2-V chipset, supporting 12 Fully-Buffered DIMMs across 4 memory channels. Graphics and system management are handled by a ServerEngines Pilot controller, which also serves as the EC/KBC and charging IC. Networking is provided by dual Gilgal GbE MACs with a BCM5221 PHY, while storage expansion includes an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and six SATA ports via ESB2. Power delivery uses VRD11 controllers with VT1115S and VT1125S VRMs. The board integrates an ADT7462 hardware monitor, CK410B clock generator, and multiple SMBus components including PCA9544 multiplexer and PCA9515 buffers. The 8-layer E-ATX form factor measures 12 by 13 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-91720A with a Custom revision.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual LGA-771 CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: This motherboard uses 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across 4 channels.
Q: What storage controller is used on this motherboard?
A: This motherboard uses an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS Controller.
Q: What is the form factor of this motherboard?
A: This
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-91720A is a custom-revision server motherboard designed by Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd., dated July 21, 2005. It is built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge, supporting dual LGA-771 CPUs. The platform utilizes 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across 4 memory channels. Graphics are handled by a ServerEngines Pilot controller. Networking is provided by a Dual Giga-Lan Gilgal implementation. Storage connectivity includes an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and six SATA ports via the ESB2. System monitoring is managed by an ADT7462 hardware monitor IC, and clock generation is handled by a CK410B clock buffer. The board is an 8-layer E-ATX form factor measuring 12 inches by 13 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-91720A with a Custom revision.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) slots across 4 memory channels.
Q: What storage controllers are present on this motherboard?
A: Storage is handled by an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and the Intel ESB2 southbridge providing SATA connectivity.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9172 server motherboard, revision 0.0C, is designed for Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors. The platform is built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The system integrates an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY for networking, an LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS controller for storage, and a ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot for out-of-band management. The firmware is stored on a Firmware Hub (FWH). Clock generation is handled by CK410B, DB1900, and DB800 clock generators. The board supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across multiple channels and includes PCI Express X8 and PCI-X slots. The voltage regulation includes VRM 11 for processor cores and multiple dedicated VREG circuits for FBD, FSB VTT, and standby voltages.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0C.
Q: What processors does this motherboard support?
A: It supports Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What management controller is integrated on this board?
A: The board uses a ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a server motherboard designed for 1U and 2U chassis, built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. It supports dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 processors from the Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Clovertown families. The board features twelve Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) slots organized across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) for memory expansion. Networking is provided by the Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY, while storage is handled by the LSI 1068 SAS controller. System management is managed by the ServerEngines Pilot controller. The firmware hub (FWH) is used for BIOS storage, and clock generation is handled by CK410B, DB1900, and DB800 devices. The board includes a PCI-X/PCI-E slot and multiple PCI Express X8 slots for expansion.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision for this server motherboard?
A: The document number is MS-9172, and the revision is 1.1.
Q: What processors does this motherboard support?
A: It supports dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Clovertown.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this board?
A: The board uses Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) with a total of 12 DIMM slots.
Q: What is the management controller on this motherboard?
A: The system management controller is the ServerEngines Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary[/b
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO.,LTD. |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Board Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 0.0B |
| Date | Tuesday, October 11, 2005 |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | Intel ESB2 |
| MCH / Northbridge | Intel Blackford |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| SAS Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| Server Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| Firmware Hub | FWH |
| Clock Generator | CK410B |
| FBD Clock Generator | DB1900 |
| PCI-E Clock Generator | DB800 |
| RAM Type | Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | FBD CH0, FBD CH1, FBD CH2, FBD CH3 |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 FBDs |
| Graphics Architecture | Integrated (via MCH/Blackford) |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a dual-socket server motherboard designed for Intel FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors, built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The platform supports up to 12 Fully Buffered DIMMs across four FBD channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3). Networking is handled by the Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY, while storage connectivity includes an LSI 1068 SAS controller. System management is provided by the ServerEngines Pilot controller. The clocking architecture utilizes a CK410B clock generator, DB1900 for FBD clocks, and DB800 for PCI-E clocks. The firmware hub (FWH) is used for BIOS storage. The board includes dual VR11 voltage regulators for CPU core power, along with dedicated VREGs for FBD VTT, FSB VTT, and various auxiliary rails. The system block diagram shows support for PCI Express X8 slots and a 280-pin PCI-X/PCI-E slot.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0B.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: It supports Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of the Intel Blackford MCH and Intel ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory is supported and how many slots are available?
A: The board supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) with a total of 12 DIMM slots.
Q: What is the server management controller on this board?
A: The server management controller is the ServerEngines Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD. |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 0.0D |
| Date | Tuesday, February 14, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2 Chipset |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| Storage Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| RAM Type | Fully buffered DIMMs |
| RAM Architecture | FBD |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 |
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9172 server motherboard schematic, revision 0.0D, documents a dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processor platform built on the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The board supports up to twelve Fully Buffered DIMMs across four FBD channels. Storage is handled by an LSI 1068 SAS controller, while networking is provided by an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY. System management is controlled by a ServerEngines Pilot management controller with its own flash. The firmware hub is connected via the LPC bus. The board includes multiple PCI Express X8 slots and a 280-pin PCI-X/PCI-E slot.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision for this MSI server motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0D.
Q: What processor socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 sockets for Dempsey processors with the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory does this board support?
A: It supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels, with a total of twelve DIMM slots.
Q: What storage and network controllers are present?
A: Storage is handled by an LSI 1068 SAS controller, and networking by an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9172 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-91720A |
| Revision | Custom |
| Date | Wednesday, June 15, 2005 |
| CPU Platform | Dual LGA-771 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2-V |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | ServerEngines Pilot |
| Graphics Architecture | Pilot |
| EC / KBC | Pilot |
| LAN IC | Gilgal |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 4 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 |
| Card Reader IC | LSI1068 |
| USB Hub IC | Pilot |
| WiFi / WLAN IC | Gilgal |
| Storage Controller | LSI1068 PCI-X SAS Controller |
| Power IC(s) | VRD11 |
| Charging IC | Pilot |
| Charger Architecture | Pilot |
| Thermal Sensor | ADT7462 |
| H/W Monitor | ADT7462 |
| Clock Generator | CK410B |
| SAS Controller | LSI1068 |
| SMBus Multiplexer | PCA9544 |
| SMBus Buffer | PCA9515 |
| I/O Expander | PCA9557 |
| PHY | BCM5221 |
| VRM Controller | VT1115S |
| VRM Controller | VT1125S |
| Form Factor | 8 Layer E-ATX (12" X 13") |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a dual LGA-771 server motherboard built on the Intel Blackford and ESB2-V chipset, supporting 12 Fully-Buffered DIMMs across 4 memory channels. Graphics and system management are handled by a ServerEngines Pilot controller, which also serves as the EC/KBC and charging IC. Networking is provided by dual Gilgal GbE MACs with a BCM5221 PHY, while storage expansion includes an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and six SATA ports via ESB2. Power delivery uses VRD11 controllers with VT1115S and VT1125S VRMs. The board integrates an ADT7462 hardware monitor, CK410B clock generator, and multiple SMBus components including PCA9544 multiplexer and PCA9515 buffers. The 8-layer E-ATX form factor measures 12 by 13 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-91720A with a Custom revision.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual LGA-771 CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: This motherboard uses 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across 4 channels.
Q: What storage controller is used on this motherboard?
A: This motherboard uses an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS Controller.
Q: What is the form factor of this motherboard?
A: This
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9172 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-91720A |
| Revision | Custom |
| Date | Thursday, July 21, 2005 |
| CPU Platform | Intel LGA-771 |
| Chipset / MCH | Intel Blackford |
| Southbridge | Intel ESB2 |
| GPU Type | ServerEngines Pilot |
| LAN IC | Dual Giga-Lan Gilgal |
| SAS Controller | LSI1068 PCI-X |
| H/W Monitor | ADT7462 |
| Clock Generator | CK410B |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | 4 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 |
| Form Factor | 8 Layer E-ATX (12" X 13") |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-91720A is a custom-revision server motherboard designed by Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd., dated July 21, 2005. It is built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge, supporting dual LGA-771 CPUs. The platform utilizes 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across 4 memory channels. Graphics are handled by a ServerEngines Pilot controller. Networking is provided by a Dual Giga-Lan Gilgal implementation. Storage connectivity includes an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and six SATA ports via the ESB2. System monitoring is managed by an ADT7462 hardware monitor IC, and clock generation is handled by a CK410B clock buffer. The board is an 8-layer E-ATX form factor measuring 12 inches by 13 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-91720A with a Custom revision.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses 12 Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) slots across 4 memory channels.
Q: What storage controllers are present on this motherboard?
A: Storage is handled by an LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller and the Intel ESB2 southbridge providing SATA connectivity.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9172 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO.,LTD. |
| Board Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 0.0C |
| Date | Thursday, December 22, 2005 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2 |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| SAS Controller | LSI 1068 |
| Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| Firmware Hub | FWH |
| Clock Generator | CK410B |
| Clock Generator | DB1900 |
| Clock Generator | DB800 |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9172 server motherboard, revision 0.0C, is designed for Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors. The platform is built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The system integrates an Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY for networking, an LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS controller for storage, and a ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot for out-of-band management. The firmware is stored on a Firmware Hub (FWH). Clock generation is handled by CK410B, DB1900, and DB800 clock generators. The board supports Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across multiple channels and includes PCI Express X8 and PCI-X slots. The voltage regulation includes VRM 11 for processor cores and multiple dedicated VREG circuits for FBD, FSB VTT, and standby voltages.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9172, revision 0.0C.
Q: What processors does this motherboard support?
A: It supports Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey processors.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What management controller is integrated on this board?
A: The board uses a ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI (Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.) |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO.,LTD. |
| Board Number | MS-9172 |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 1.00 |
| Date | Tuesday, April 04, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey Processor |
| CPU Socket | FC-LGA4 771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2 Chipset |
| MCH | Blackford |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| SAS Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| Server Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| Firmware Hub | FWH |
| RAM Type | Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | FBD CH0, FBD CH1, FBD CH2, FBD CH3 |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | DIMM #00, DIMM #01, DIMM #02, DIMM #10, DIMM #11, DIMM #12, DIMM #20, DIMM #21, DIMM #22, DIMM #30, DIMM #31, DIMM #32 |
| Graphics Architecture | Integrated (via ESB2) |
| PCI Express Slots | PCI Express X8 Slots, 280 Pin PCI-X/PCI-E Slot |
| SATA | SATA 0~5 |
| USB | USB2.0 Port 0~5 |
| Serial Port | Serial Port *2 |
| PS2 | PS2 KB/MS |
| LAN | Dual Gb LAN (RJ45) |
| Voltage Rails | +3.3V, +5V, +5V STBY, -12V, +12V1, +12V2, +12V3, +1.2V, +1.5V, +1.5V AUX, +1.8V, +0.9V, +3.3V STBY, +3.3V AUX, +1.8V1 AUX, +1.2V1 AUX, +1.8V2 AUX, +1.2V2 AUX |
| VRM | VRM 11 (for CPU0 and CPU1) |
| Clock Generator | CK410B, DB1900, DB800 |
| Hardware Monitor | VT1135S |
| EPLD | EPLD / RSMRST# |
| Extended Debug Port | Extended Debug Port (XDP) |
| JTAG | JTAG Block Diagram |
| PECI Poller | PECI Poller |
| Thermtrip | Thermtrip |
| Power On/Off and Reset Sequence | Power On/Off and Reset Sequence |
| System Reset Block Diagram | System Reset Block Diagram |
| GPIO Mapping | GPIO Mapping |
| Manual Parts History[/ |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD. |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Date | Friday, September 01, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey/Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2 |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| Storage Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| Firmware Hub | FWH |
| Clock Generator | CK410B/DB1900/DB800 |
| RAM Type | Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | FBD CH0, FBD CH1, FBD CH2, FBD CH3 |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 DIMM slots (DIMM #00, #01, #02, #10, #11, #12, #20, #21, #22, #30, #31, #32) |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9172 is a server motherboard designed for 1U and 2U chassis, built around the Intel Blackford MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. It supports dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 processors from the Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Clovertown families. The board features twelve Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) slots organized across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) for memory expansion. Networking is provided by the Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY, while storage is handled by the LSI 1068 SAS controller. System management is managed by the ServerEngines Pilot controller. The firmware hub (FWH) is used for BIOS storage, and clock generation is handled by CK410B, DB1900, and DB800 devices. The board includes a PCI-X/PCI-E slot and multiple PCI Express X8 slots for expansion.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision for this server motherboard?
A: The document number is MS-9172, and the revision is 1.1.
Q: What processors does this motherboard support?
A: It supports dual Intel FC-LGA4 771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Clovertown.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this board?
A: The board uses Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) across four channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3) with a total of 12 DIMM slots.
Q: What is the management controller on this motherboard?
A: The system management controller is the ServerEngines Pilot.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI (Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd.) |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD. |
| Board Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Date | Saturday, October 07, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey/Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | None (Server board) |
| EC / KBC | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| RAM Type | Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | FBD CH0, FBD CH1, FBD CH2, FBD CH3 |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 12 DIMM slots (DIMM #00, #01, #02, #10, #11, #12, #20, #21, #22, #30, #31, #32) |
| Storage Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| WiFi / WLAN IC | None (Server board) |
| Card Reader IC | None (Server board) |
| USB Hub IC | None (Server board) |
| HDMI Level Shifter | None (Server board) |
| Charging IC | None (Server board) |
| Power IC(s) | VRM 11, VREG Circuitry |
| Thermal Sensor | None (Server board) |
| Audio Codec | None (Server board) |
| BIOS / SPI Flash | Firmware Hub (FWH) |
| EC Flash / ROM | Serial EEPROM |
| LAN IC (Secondary) | KUMERAND Dual Gb PHY |
| PCI Express Slots | 280 Pin PCI-X/PCI-E Slot, PCI Express X8 Slots |
| SATA Ports | SATA 0~5 |
| USB Ports | USB2.0 Port 0~5 (Front), Port 2,3 (Rear) |
| Serial Ports | Serial Port *2 (Port #1 Rear, Port #2 Front) |
| PS2 Ports | PS2 KB/MS |
| IDE Ports | Ultra DMA 66/100 ATA Primary |
| Management Controller | ServerEngines Pilot |
| Management Network | 10/100 PHY (BMC) |
| Clock Generator | CK410B/DB1900/DB800 |
| Voltage Rails | +3.3V, +5V, +5V STBY, -12V, +12V1, +12V2, +12V3, +1.2V, +1.5V, +1.5V AUX, +1.8V, +0.9V, +3.3V STBY, +3.3V AUX, +1.8V1 AUX, +1.2V1 AUX, +1.8V2 AUX, +1.2V2 AUX |
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Model | MS-9172 1U & 2U Server |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | MICRO-STAR INT'L CO., LTD. |
| Document Number | MS-9172 |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Date | Monday, November 20, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Dual FC-LGA4 771 Dempsey/Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| Chipset | Intel Blackford / ESB2 Chipset |
| LAN IC | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| SAS Controller | LSI 1068 SAS Controller |
| Server Management Controller | ServerEngines Server Management Controller Pilot |
| Firmware Hub | FWH |
| SAS Controller (PCI-X) | LSI 1068 PCI-X |
| Dual Gb Ethernet PHY | Intel Gilgal 82563EB Dual Gb Ethernet PHY |
| Clock Generator | CK410B/DB1900/DB800 |
| Hardware Monitor | VT1135S Option Parts |
| RAM Type | Fully Buffered DIMMs (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | FBD CH0, FBD CH1, FBD CH2, FBD CH3 |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | DIMM #00, DIMM #01, DIMM #02, DIMM #10, DIMM #11, DIMM #12, DIMM #20, DIMM #21, DIMM #22, DIMM #30, DIMM #31, DIMM #32 |
| Graphics Architecture | VG |
| SATA Controller | SATA 0~5 |
| USB Controller | USB2.0 Port 0~5 |
| IDE Controller | Ultra DMA 66/100 ATA Primary |
| Serial Port | Serial Port *2 |
| PS2 Port | PS2 KB/MS |
| PCI Express Slots | PCI Express X8, 280 PIN SLOT (PCI-X/PCI-E Slot) |
| PCI-X Slot | 280 PIN SLOT (PCI-X/PCI-E Slot) |
| PCI-E X8 Slots | PCI-E X8 Slot |
| SAS Ports | Wide Port |
| BMC Flash | BMC Flash |
| 10/100 PHY | 10/100 PHY |
| Serial EEPROM | Serial EEPROM |
| Voltage Rails | +3.3V, +5V, +5V STBY, -12V, +12V1, +12V2, +12V3, +1.2V, +1.5V, +1.5V AUX, +1.8V, +0.9V, +3.3V STBY, +3.3V AUX, +1.8V1 AUX, +1.2V1 AUX, +1.8V2 AUX, +1.2V2 AUX |
| VRM | VRM 11 |
| Processor VREG | Processor 0 VREG (VR11), Processor 1 VREG (VR11) |
| FBD VREG | FBD |
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