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MSI MS-9638 Rev 10 11 300 3.1 3.2 0A Schematic
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The Micro-Star MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs with VRD11 power delivery. The board features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots configured across four memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by the KUMERAN VGA controller. Networking is handled by a dual Gilgal Gigabit LAN implementation. The system includes six Serial ATA ports, one IDE channel, two PCI-X 64-bit slots, two PCI-32 slots, and two PCI Express x8 slots. The clock generation is managed by a CK410B device with a 14.318 MHz crystal, and the SMBus architecture includes master SPD buses at 100 KHz for memory module communication. The board is documented under revision 0A, dated March 3, 2006.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0A.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs with VRD11 power delivery.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses Fully-Buffered DIMMs across four memory channels, with four DIMM slots total.
Q: What LAN controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses a dual Gilgal Gigabit LAN implementation.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9638 revision 0B motherboard, dated August 15, 2006, is built on the Intel Blackford-VS and ESB2 chipset platform. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors and features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. The board integrates an XGI graphics controller, dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers, an Adaptec AIC-7901 SCSI controller, and a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O. The system is designed in a 6-layer CEB form factor measuring 12 by 10.5 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0B.
Q: What CPU socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual LGA-771 sockets with the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 (ICH) chipset.
Q: What type of memory is supported?
A: It supports Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory across 2 channels, with 4 slots total.
Q: What LAN controllers are used?
A: The board uses dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a CEB form factor server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors (Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown) with VRD 11 power delivery. The board features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI VGA controller with dedicated video memory. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Storage connectivity includes six Serial ATA II ports, a single Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE channel, and an AIC-7901 PCI-X SCSI controller. Expansion slots comprise two PCI-E x8 slots (x8, x4), two PCI-X 64-bit slots, two PCI 32-bit slots, and one PCI-E x8 slot for a ZCR. The system is managed by a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O controller.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0B.
Q: What CPU socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual LGA-771 sockets with the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: It supports four Fully-Buffered DIMMs across two channels.
Q: What Super I/O controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The Winbond W83627HG Super I/O controller is used.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 processors. The board features four FB DIMM slots across two memory channels. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a KUMERA WLAN IC. Graphics output is provided by an XGI VGA chipset. Storage connectivity includes Serial ATA x6, a single IDE channel, and an AIC-7901 SCSI controller. The system utilizes a W83627HG Super I/O for legacy I/O management and VT1115M VRM controllers for CPU power delivery. The board layout consists of 6 layers with a CEB form factor.
Technician FAQ
Q: What chipset does the MS-9638 use?
A: The MS-9638 uses the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports 4 Fully-Buffered DIMMs (FB DIMM) across 2 channels.
Q: What LAN controllers are used on the MS-9638?
A: The board uses dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers.
Q: What SCSI controller is present on this board?
A: The board features an AIC-7901 SCSI controller.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a server motherboard manufactured by Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd., revision 300, dated March 12, 2007. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown models, utilizing the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The board features six Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI VGA controller. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a Gilgal LAN controller. Storage expansion includes an LSI SAS 1068 controller. System I/O is managed by a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O, and system management is handled by an H8 BMC. Power delivery uses VRD11 VRM design with VT1115S voltage regulator ICs.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 300.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of an Intel Blackford-VS MCH and an ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard use?
A: This motherboard uses Fully-Buffered DIMMs across 2 channels, with 6 slots total.
Q: What LAN controllers are present on this motherboard?
A: The board features dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a Gilgal LAN controller.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
Technical Summary
The Micro-Star MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 processors including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown CPUs. The board features six Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI controller. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Storage connectivity includes six Serial ATA ports, one IDE channel, and an LSI SAS 1068 controller for SAS connectivity. The system uses VT1115M voltage regulator modules for CPU power delivery. The LPC SIO controller is a W83627HG. The board is documented under document number MS-9638300, revision B, dated August 2, 2007.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision B, with document number MS-9638300.
Q: What CPU platform and socket does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses six Fully-Buffered DIMM (FB DIMM) slots across two memory channels.
Q: What SAS controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The SAS controller is an LSI SAS 1068.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Model | MS-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | 0A |
| Date | Friday, March 03, 2006 |
| Document Number | MS-9638 |
| CPU Platform | Intel LGA-771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | KUMERAN |
| LAN IC | Gilgal |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 4 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 4 |
Technical Summary
The Micro-Star MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs with VRD11 power delivery. The board features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots configured across four memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by the KUMERAN VGA controller. Networking is handled by a dual Gilgal Gigabit LAN implementation. The system includes six Serial ATA ports, one IDE channel, two PCI-X 64-bit slots, two PCI-32 slots, and two PCI Express x8 slots. The clock generation is managed by a CK410B device with a 14.318 MHz crystal, and the SMBus architecture includes master SPD buses at 100 KHz for memory module communication. The board is documented under revision 0A, dated March 3, 2006.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0A.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 CPUs with VRD11 power delivery.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses Fully-Buffered DIMMs across four memory channels, with four DIMM slots total.
Q: What LAN controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses a dual Gilgal Gigabit LAN implementation.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | 0B |
| Date | Tuesday, August 15, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Blackford-VS + ESB2 |
| CPU Socket | LGA-771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | XGI |
| LAN IC | 82563EB |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) |
| RAM Architecture | 2 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 4 |
| Card Reader IC | AIC-7901 |
| Super I/O | W83627HG |
| Form Factor | CEB (12" X 10.5") |
| PCB Layer Count | 6 |
Technical Summary
This MSI MS-9638 revision 0B motherboard, dated August 15, 2006, is built on the Intel Blackford-VS and ESB2 chipset platform. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors and features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. The board integrates an XGI graphics controller, dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers, an Adaptec AIC-7901 SCSI controller, and a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O. The system is designed in a 6-layer CEB form factor measuring 12 by 10.5 inches.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0B.
Q: What CPU socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual LGA-771 sockets with the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 (ICH) chipset.
Q: What type of memory is supported?
A: It supports Fully-Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory across 2 channels, with 4 slots total.
Q: What LAN controllers are used?
A: The board uses dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit Ethernet controllers.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | 0B |
| Date | Tuesday, November 07, 2006 |
| CPU Platform | Intel Blackford-VS / ESB2E Chipset |
| CPU Socket | LGA-771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | XGI |
| LAN IC | 82563EB |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 2 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 4 |
| Card Reader IC | AIC-7901 |
| SIO | W83627HG |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a CEB form factor server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors (Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown) with VRD 11 power delivery. The board features four Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI VGA controller with dedicated video memory. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Storage connectivity includes six Serial ATA II ports, a single Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE channel, and an AIC-7901 PCI-X SCSI controller. Expansion slots comprise two PCI-E x8 slots (x8, x4), two PCI-X 64-bit slots, two PCI 32-bit slots, and one PCI-E x8 slot for a ZCR. The system is managed by a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O controller.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 0B.
Q: What CPU socket and chipset does this motherboard use?
A: It uses dual LGA-771 sockets with the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: It supports four Fully-Buffered DIMMs across two channels.
Q: What Super I/O controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The Winbond W83627HG Super I/O controller is used.
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-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Document Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | 1.1 |
| Date | Tuesday, August 14, 2007 |
| CPU Platform | Blackford-VS + ESB2 |
| CPU Socket | LGA-771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| LAN IC | 82563EB |
| WiFi / WLAN IC | KUMERA |
| RAM Type | FB DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 2 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 4 |
| GPU Type | XGI |
| Card Reader IC | AIC-7901 |
| Super I/O | W83627HG |
| VRM Controller | VT1115M |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 processors. The board features four FB DIMM slots across two memory channels. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a KUMERA WLAN IC. Graphics output is provided by an XGI VGA chipset. Storage connectivity includes Serial ATA x6, a single IDE channel, and an AIC-7901 SCSI controller. The system utilizes a W83627HG Super I/O for legacy I/O management and VT1115M VRM controllers for CPU power delivery. The board layout consists of 6 layers with a CEB form factor.
Technician FAQ
Q: What chipset does the MS-9638 use?
A: The MS-9638 uses the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports 4 Fully-Buffered DIMMs (FB DIMM) across 2 channels.
Q: What LAN controllers are used on the MS-9638?
A: The board uses dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers.
Q: What SCSI controller is present on this board?
A: The board features an AIC-7901 SCSI controller.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MS-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | 300 |
| Date | Monday, March 12, 2007 |
| CPU Platform | Intel LGA-771 |
| CPU Model | Dual Dempsey, Woodcrest or Clovertown Processor |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | XGI |
| Graphics Architecture | XGI VGA |
| LAN IC | Intel 82563EB |
| WiFi / WLAN IC | Gilgal LAN |
| RAM Type | Fully-Buffered DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 2 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 6 |
| SIO | W83627HG |
| BMC | H8 |
| SAS Controller | LSI SAS 1068 |
| VRM | VRD11 |
| VRM IC | VT1115S |
Technical Summary
The MSI MS-9638 is a server motherboard manufactured by Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd., revision 300, dated March 12, 2007. It supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown models, utilizing the Intel Blackford-VS MCH and ESB2 southbridge chipset. The board features six Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI VGA controller. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a Gilgal LAN controller. Storage expansion includes an LSI SAS 1068 controller. System I/O is managed by a Winbond W83627HG Super I/O, and system management is handled by an H8 BMC. Power delivery uses VRD11 VRM design with VT1115S voltage regulator ICs.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision 300.
Q: What CPU platform does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown.
Q: What chipset is used on this motherboard?
A: The chipset consists of an Intel Blackford-VS MCH and an ESB2 southbridge.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard use?
A: This motherboard uses Fully-Buffered DIMMs across 2 channels, with 6 slots total.
Q: What LAN controllers are present on this motherboard?
A: The board features dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers and a Gilgal LAN controller.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Model | MS-9638 |
| Motherboard Manufacturer | Micro-Star Int'l Co., Ltd. |
| Board Number | MS-9638 |
| Revision | B |
| Date | Thursday, August 02, 2007 |
| Document Number | MS-9638300 |
| CPU Platform | Intel LGA-771 |
| CPU Model | Dempsey, Woodcrest or Clovertown Processor |
| CPU Socket | LGA-771 |
| PCH / Southbridge | ESB2 |
| GPU Type | XGI |
| LAN IC | 82563EB |
| RAM Type | FB DIMM |
| RAM Architecture | 2 Channel |
| RAM Quantity / Slots | 6 |
| Charging IC | VT1115M |
| Power IC(s) | VT1115M |
| SIO | W83627HG |
| SAS Controller | LSI SAS 1068 |
| SIO / FDD | W83627HG |
Technical Summary
The Micro-Star MS-9638 is a server motherboard based on the Intel Blackford-VS (MCH) and ESB2 chipset, supporting dual Intel LGA-771 processors including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown CPUs. The board features six Fully-Buffered DIMM slots across two memory channels. Integrated graphics is provided by an XGI controller. Networking is handled by dual Intel 82563EB Gigabit LAN controllers. Storage connectivity includes six Serial ATA ports, one IDE channel, and an LSI SAS 1068 controller for SAS connectivity. The system uses VT1115M voltage regulator modules for CPU power delivery. The LPC SIO controller is a W83627HG. The board is documented under document number MS-9638300, revision B, dated August 2, 2007.
Technician FAQ
Q: What is the board number and revision of this motherboard?
A: The board number is MS-9638, revision B, with document number MS-9638300.
Q: What CPU platform and socket does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports dual Intel LGA-771 processors, including Dempsey, Woodcrest, or Clovertown CPUs.
Q: What memory architecture is used on this motherboard?
A: The motherboard uses six Fully-Buffered DIMM (FB DIMM) slots across two memory channels.
Q: What SAS controller is used on this motherboard?
A: The SAS controller is an LSI SAS 1068.
Technical data structured and organized by Dr-Bios.com, based on original schematic source analysis.
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