GA-6FASV Series
Xeon Processor Motherboard
USER’S Manual
Xeon® Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1001
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Table of Contents
Item Checklist ........................................................................................4
Chapter 1Introduction.............................................................................5
1.1.Considerations Prior to Installation ....................................................... 5
1.2.Features Summary................................................................................ 6
1.3.GA-6FASV1/GA-6FASV2 Motherboard Component..............................8
Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process..............................................10
2.1.Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink ............................................10
2.1.1.Installing CPU ........................................................................................................ 10
2.1.2.Installing Cooling FAN ............................................................................................11
2.2.Installing memory modules.................................................................12
2.3.Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply..................14
2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................. 14
2.4.Connectors and Jumper Setting Introduction..................................... 17
Chapter 3BIOS Setup ..........................................................................25
Main........................................................................................................... 27
Advanced ................................................................................................... 29
Processor Setting ............................................................................................................ 30
Power Management........................................................................................................ 33
Memory Configuration ..................................................................................................... 36
Advanced Chipset Configuration ................................................................................... 37
PCI Configuration............................................................................................................. 40
SATA Configuration.......................................................................................................... 42
Peripheral Configuration .................................................................................................. 44
Boot Device Configuration .............................................................................................. 46
Hardware Monitor ............................................................................................................ 48
Power......................................................................................................... 49
Security ...................................................................................................... 51
Server.........................................................................................................53
System Management...................................................................................................... 54
Console Redirection........................................................................................................ 55
DMI Event Logging .......................................................................................................... 57
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Boot............................................................................................................ 59
Exit .............................................................................................................60
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Item Checklist
The GA-6FASV1 motherboard
The GA-6FASV2 motherboard
Serial ATA cable x 2
I/O Shield Kit
CD for motherboard driver & utility
The GA-6FASV1/The GA-6F ASV2 quick reference guide
* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1. Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the
instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or
within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are
required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,
please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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1.2. Features Summary
Form Factor 9.6” x 9.6” Micro ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB
CPU Supports single Intel® LGA1156 (socket H1) processor
Support Lynnfield (Quad-core)
processor
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand Based
Switch (DBS)
Support Intel Virtualization T echnology (VT)
Chipset Intel® 3420 Chipset
Memory 4 x DIMM slots support DDR3 1066/1333
Dual channel memory architecture
Support 1066/1333 memory
Support Unbuffered DDR3 ECC DIMM
I/O Control Windbond W83627DHG-P Super I/O
Expansion Slots 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz (5V)
1 PCI-Express x16 slot (Gen2 x16 bandwidth)
1 PCI-Express x8 slot (Gen2 at x4 bandwidth)
1 PCI-Express x4 slot (Gen2 at x2 bandwidth)
SATA RAID Controller Intel® 3420 SAT A Controller
Supports 6 independent SAT A 3.0 Gb/s with Intel Software RAID
0,1,5,10
On-Board VGA XGI Volari Z9s with 64MB DDR2 memory
On-Board LAN Intel® 82574L and Intel® 82578DM GbE controller support dual
Gigabit Ethernet ports
Internal Connector 1 x 24-pin A TX power connector
1 x 4-pin A TX power connector
6 x SAT A 3.0Gb/s connectors
1 x Serial connector (COM)
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 ports by cable
1 x front panel connector
1 x Audio connector (Option)
1 x IPMB connector
4 x System fan cable connector
Rear Panel I/O P/S 2 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
1 x Serial port
2 x USB 2.0 dual-port connector
1 x VGA connector
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2 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV1)
1 x RJ45 LAN ports (GA-6FASV2)
1 x NMI switch
Hardware Monitor Winbond W83627DHG-P controller
Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, DDR3 1.5V, VCC3 (3.3V),
12V , 5V, and System Temperature Values viewing
CPU/System Fan Revolution Detect
CPU shutdown when overheat
BIOS Phoenix BIOS on 16Mb flash RAM
Additional Features Supports S4, S5 under Windows Operating System
AC Recovery
Supports Console Redirection
Supports 4-pin Fan controller
** The entire specificaiton provided herein are for reference only. The specification may
differ by the motherboard model.
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1.3. GA-6FASV1/GA-6F ASV2 Motherboard Component
No Code Description
1. CPU CPU
2. U3 Intel 3420 chipset
3. U10 XGI Volari Z9s
4. U11 VGA memory
5. U75** Realtek ALC889A Audio controller (option)
6. U9 Intel 82574L GbE controller
7. U7 Intel 82578DM GbE controller
8. U13 Winbond W83627DHG-P I/O controller
9. COM2 Com port cable connector
10. USB4_5 USB cable connector
11. USB10_11 USB cable connector
12. SATA0-5 SATA cable connectors
13. FAN1 CPU fan cable connector
14. FAN2 System fan cable connector
15. FAN3 System fan cable connector
16. FAN4 System fan cable connector
17. PCI4 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot
18. PCI3 PCIe2.0 (2.5GT/s), x 4 Slot
19. PCI2 PCIe2.0 (2.5GT/s), x 8 Slot
20. PCI1 PCIe2.0 (5.0GT/s), x 16 Slot
21. DIMM3/1 Channel A DDR3 sockets
22. DIMM4/2 Channel B DDR3 sockets
23. USB23_LANB** USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports (GA-6FASV1)
USB2.0 only (GA-6FASV2)
24. USB01_LANA USB 2.0 and Gigabit LAN ports
25. NMI_BTN NMI switch
26. VGA VGA port
27. COM1 Serial port
28. KB_MS Keyboard and mouse connectors
29. AUDIO** Audio connector (option)
30. MB_PANEL Front panel connector
31. IPMB1** IPMB1 SMBus connector (Option)
32. P1 24 pin ATX power connector
33. P2 4 pin ATX power connector
34. BAT CMOS battery
35. SGPIO** SGPIO connector (Option)
36. CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
37. PASSWORD1 Set Supervisor Password Jumper
38. BIOS_RVCR1 BIOS recovery jumper
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39. USB_PWR1 USB1 power source selection jumper
40. USB_PWR2 USB2 power source selection jumper
41. USB_PWR3 USB3 power source selection jumper
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
2.1. Installing Processor and CPU Heat Sink
Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following
cautions:
1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent
irreparable damage.
2. Never force the processor into the socket.
3. Apply thermal grease on the processor before placing cooling fan.
4. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
5. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.
2.1.1. Installing CPU
Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket.
Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.
Step 2 Replace the metal cover.
Step 3 Push the metal lever back into locked position.
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2.1.2. Installing Cooling FAN
Step 1 Attach the cooling fan on the processor socket.
Step 2 Turning and push vertically the push pin as arrow direction shown.
Step 3 Connect processor fan cable connector to the processor fan connector.
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2.2. Installing memory modules
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended to use the memory with similar capacity, specifications and brand.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed
in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Channel A memory socket
Channel B memory socket
Installation Steps:
Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
NOTE! DIMM must be populated in order starting from DIMM1/DIMM3 socket. For dualchannel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
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Memory Population Table
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Interleave
mode
Single
Channel
Dual
Channel
Channel A Channel B
DIMM3
1GB
2GB
4GB
DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
1GB
2GB
4GB
Total
Memory
1GB
2GB
4GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
4GB
8GB
16GB
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2.3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction
GA-6FASV1
GA-6FASV2
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PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the
keyboard to the lower port (purple).
Serial Port
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
Video Port
The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function.
NMI Switch
This button provides the NMI function
Gigabit LAN Ports
The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.
USB Port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller,
please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver updated. For more information please
contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
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LED2 (Green/Yellow)
Name
LED1
LED2
Color Condition Description
Green ON LAN Link / no Access
Green BLINK LAN Access
- OFF Idle
- OFF 10Mbps connection
Green BLINK Port identification with 10 Mbps connection
Green ON 100Mbps connection
Green BLINK Port identification with 100Mbps connection
Yellow ON 1Gbps connection
Yellow BLINK Port identification with 1Gbps connection
LED1 (Green)
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2.4. Connectors and Jumper Setting Introduction
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1. P1 14. FAN1 (CPU fan connector)
2. P2 15. FAN2 (System fan connector))
3. COM2 16. FAN3 (System fan connector)
4. USB4_5 (USB cable connector) 17. FAN4 (System fan connector)
5. USB10_11 (USB cable connector) 18. AUDIO**
6. MB_P ANEL 19. CLR_CMOS1
7. SATA0 (SAT A data cable connector) 20. PASSWORD1
8. SATA1 (SAT A data cable connector) 21. BIOS_RVCR1
9. SATA2 (SAT A data cable connector) 22. USB_PWR1
10. SATA3 (SATA data cable connector) 2 3. USB_PWR2
11. SAT A4 (SAT A data cable connector) 24. USB_PWR3
12. SATA5 (SATA data cable connector)
13. CMOS Battery
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1/2 ) P1/P2 (24-pin/ 4-pin ATX power connectors)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that
all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper
location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V
power connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution! Please use a power supply that is able to support the system voltage
requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power
consumption be used (350W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide
the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable
to start. If you use a power supply that provides a 24-pin A TX power connector, please
remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in
the power cord; otherwise, please do not remove it.
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3
4
2
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
24
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Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 +5V
5 GND
6 +5V
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
1 1 +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
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Pin No. Definition
13 3.3V
14 -12V
15 GND
16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)
17 GND
18 GND
19 GND
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)
24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)
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3 ) COM2
1
2
910
Pin No. Definition
1 DCD2 SIN2
3 SOUT2
4 DTR25 GND
6 DSR27 RTS28 CTS29 RI210 N C
4/5 ) USB4_5/USB10_11 (USB cable connectors)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
USB10_11
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Pin No. Definition
1 5V power
2 5V power
3 -FUSB4
4 -FUSB5
5 +FUSB4
6 +FUSB5
7 GND
8 GND
9NC
10 NC
USB4_5
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6 ) F_PANEL (2X12 Pins Front Panel connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
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Pin No. Signal Name Description
1. Power LED + Power LED Signal anode (+)
2. 5V standby Front panel power
3. Pin removed Pin removed
4. NC No connect
5. Power LED - Power LED Signal cathode(-)
6. NC No connect
7. HD status LED+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)
8. NC No connect
9. HD status LED- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)
10. NC No connect
11. Power on switch Power button
12. LAN1 active LED (-) LAN1 active LED Signal cathode(-)
13. GND Ground
14. LAN1 active LED (+) LAN1 active LED Signal anode (+)
15. Reset switch Reset button Signal
16. NC No connect
17. GND Ground
18. NC No connect
19. NC No connect
20. CASEOPEN Chassis intrusion Signal
21. NC No connect
22. LAN2 active LED (-) LAN2 active LED Signal cathode(-)
23. NMI switch NMI switch Signal
24. LAN2 active LED (+) LAN2 active LED Signal anode (+)
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7/8/9/10/11/12 ) SAT A 0~5 (Serial ATA cable connectors)
SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the
SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
13 ) BAT (Battery)
If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
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Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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14/15/16/17 ) FAN1/2/3/4 (CPU fan/System fan cable connectors)
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN) power
connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire
indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the
ground wire (GND).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_F AN connector to prevent
CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
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FAN2
1
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 12V
FAN1
FAN3
3 Sense
4 Control
FAN4
18 )AUDIO (Front AUDIO connector/Option)
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector . Also please
make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same as the pin assignment on the MB header.
T o find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer .
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Pin No. Definition
1 Line IN (R)
2 MIC (R)
3 Line IN (L)
4 MIC (L)
5 Line IN Jack Detect
6 GND
7 GND
8 Line Out Jack Detect
9 Line Out (R)
10 MIC Jack Detect
11 Line Out (L)
12 Key
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Jumper Setting
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19 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS jumper)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin.
1
1-2 close: Normal operation (Default setting)
1
2-3 close: Clear CMOS
20 ) PASSWORD1 (Set Supervisor password jumper)
1
1-2 Close: Set Supervisor Password. (Default setting)
1
2-3 Close: Clear Supervisor Password in BIOS setup menu.
21 ) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery jumper)
1
1-2 close: Normal operation. (Default setting)
1
2-3 close: Enable BIOS Recovery function.
22 ) USB_PWR1 (USB1 power source selection jumper)
1
1-2 close: Normal power operation.
1
2-3 close: Standby power operation. (Default setting)
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23 ) USB_PWR2 (USB2 power source selection jumper)
1
1-2 close: Normal power operation.
1
2-3 close: Standby power operation. (Default setting)
24 ) USB_PWR3 (USB3 power source selection jumper)
1
1-2 close: Normal power operation.
1
2-3 close: Standby power operation. (Default setting)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to
configure required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the
CMOS SRAM.
ENTERING SETUP
When the power is turned on, press the <F2> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test)
will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing
"Ctrl + F1".
CONTROL KEYS
<> Move to previous item
<> Move to next item
<> Move to the item in the left hand
<> Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F6> Reserved
<F7> Reserved
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. T o exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
Select the Load Setup Defaults item in the BIOS Exit Setup menu when somehow
the system is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default
settings for stability.
Main
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
Adva nced
This setup page includes all the items of Phoenix BIOS special enhanced features.
(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)
Power
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
Security
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access the system and setup.
Server
Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.
Boot
This setup page include all the items of first boot function features.
Exit
There are five options in this selection: Exit Saving Changes, Exit Discarding Changes, Load
Optimal Defaults, Load Failsafe Defaults, and Discard Changes.
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Main
Once you enter Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use
arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Figure 1: Main
System Date
Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date.
System Ti me
The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time
(HH:MM:SS)
BIOS Information
BIOS Version: displays the BIOS version.
BIOS Date: displays the BIOS established date.
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Processor Information
This category includes the information of CPU type, Speed ,and number of CPU count.
T otal Memory
The BIOS determines how much total memory is present during the POST.
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Advanced
About This Section: Advanced
With this section, allowing user to configure your system for advanced operation. User can
set the Processor configuration, Memory configuration, Advanced chipset control,
PCI configuration, SAT A configuration, Peripheral configuration, Boot configuration, and Hardware
Monitor.
Figure 2: Advanced
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Processor Setting
This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID ,Processor L2 / L3
Cache. And setup sub-menu for CPU Power Management.
Please note that setup menu options will be variable depends on the type of CPU.
Multiproce ssor Spe cification
This option allows user to configure the multiprocessor(MP) specification revision level.
Some operating system will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons.
1.4 Support MPS Version 1.4. (Default setting)
1.1 Support M PS Version 1.1.
Intel (R) Virtualization T echnology
Intel(R) Virtualization T echnology will allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and
applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as
multiple “virtual” systems. With processor and I/O enhancements to Intel’s various platforms,
Intel Virtualization T echnology can improve the performance and robustness of today’s softwareonly virtual machine solutions.
Enabled Enable Intel Virtualization T echnology . (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
Execute Disable Bit
Enabled Enable Execute Disable Bit. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
Hardware Prefetcher
The Hardware Prefetcher looks the streams of data. The data is prefetched into L2 from external
memory. Disabling of this item may impact processor performance.
Enabled Enabled Hardware Prefetcher. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables this function.
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch
When enable this item, both cache lines that comprise a cache line pair when it determines data
required is not currently in its cache.
Enabled Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables this function.
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Active Processor Cores
Options One Core, Two cores, Max Cores. Default setting is Max Cores.
Hyper-Threading Technology
Enabled Enable Intel Hyper Threading Technology .
Disabled Disable Intel Hyper Threading Technology . (Default setting)
A20M Support
Enabled Enable A20M Support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable A20M Support.
Machine Checking
Enabled Enable Machine Checking. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Machine Checking.
Discrete MTRR Allocation
Enabled Enable Discrete MTRR Allocation.
Disabled Disable Discrete MTRR Allocation. (Default setting)
Thermal Ma nagement
Enabled Enable Thermal Management. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Thermal Management.
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Power Management
EIST (G V3) & C State
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Figure 2-1-1: Power Management
Enabled Enable EIST (GV3) and C State items. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable EIST (GV3) and C State items.
Intel Speedstep(R) T e chnology
Enabled Enable Intel Speedstep(R) T echnology . (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Intel Speedstep(R) T echnology .
EIST PSD Function
HW_ALL In HW_ALL mode, the processor hardware is responsible for coordinating
the P-state among logical processors dependencies. The OS is responsible
for keeping the P-state request up to date on all logical processors.
(Default setting)
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SW_ALL In SW_ALL mode, the OS Power Manager is responsible for coordinating
the P-state among logical processors with dependencies and must initiate
the transition on all of those Logical Processors.
SW_ANY In SW_ANY mode, the OS Power Manager is responsible for coordinating
the P-state among logical processors with dependencies and may initiate
the transition on any of those Logical Processors .
Turbo Mode
Turbo Mode automatically allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency if the
physical processor is operating below power, temperature and current specification limits.
Turbo Mode can be engaged with SMT (Simultaneous Multi Threading) enabled and 1 to 4 cores
active and is not limited to only a single core or logical processor.
Enabled Turbo Mode. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Turbo Mode.
T State
Enabled Enable CPU T-State. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable T-State.
CPU C State
Enabled Enable ACPI C-State (C0, C1/C1E, C3, and C6). (Default setting)
Disabled Disable C-State.
CPU C1E
Enabled Enable CPU C1E. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable CPU C1E.
OS ACPI C3 Re port
C3 Desire state for the CPU core C3 state include in the CST as ACPI C3
state.
C2 Desire state for the CPU core C2 state include in the CST as ACPI C2
state.
Disabled Disable OS ACPI C3 Report. (Default setting)
CPU C6 Report
Enabled Desire state for the CPU core C6 state include in the CST as ACPI C3
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state.
Disabled Disable CPU C6 Report. (Default setting)
Package C State Li mit
Desired state for the C-State package limit.
Options C0, C1 State, C3 State, C6 State, No Limit. The default setting is No Limit.
Default setting is No Limit.
ACPI MW AIT extensions
Enabled CST using MWAIT extension is enabled for OSPM use. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable ACPI MWAIT extensions.
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Memory Configuration
Figure 2-2: Memory Configuration
Base Memory/Extended Memory/Memory Frequency/DIMM Status
These category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.
Memory Reset
Y es Select ‘Yes’, system will clear the memory error status. Save the
changes and restart system. After rebooting system, the Memory
Reset item will set to ‘No’ automatically.
No No changes. (Default setting)
Memory Control Settings
Manual Select ‘Manual” will pops up sub-menu for configuration.
Auto Auto configuration. (Default setting)
Memory Frequency
Select the desire value of Memory frequency. Options available: Auto, DDR-3 1066, and
DDR-3 1333.
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Advanced Chipset Configuration
Figure 2-3: Advanced Chipset Configuration
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Figure 2-3-1: Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)
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Intel VT for Dir ected I/O (VT -d)
Enabled Enable Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d). (Default setting)
Disabled Disable Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d).
Adva nced Chipset Control Main Menu Options
QPI Control Settings
Enabled Enable QPI Control settings.
Disabled Disable QPI Control settings. (Default setting)
Memory ECC Error Log
Identify the memory ecc error log. Option available: Disable, Correctable Error,
Uncorrectable Error, and Both. The default setting is Both.
ECC Threshold
Use the “+” and “-” keys to adjust the desire value of ECC Threshold.
Multimedia Timer
Enabled Enable Multimedia Timer support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
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PCI Configuration
PCI Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM
Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM.
Disabled Disable this function.
Onboard LAN1 Controller
Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
LAN1Option ROM Sca n
Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
Onboard LAN2 Controller
Enabled Enable Onboard LAN controller. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
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Figure 2-4: PCI Configuration
(Default setting)
ROM.
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LAN2Option ROM Sca n
Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 device and initialize device expansion
ROM.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
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SA TA Configuration
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Figure 2-5: SATA Configuration
Serial A T A
Enabled Enables on-board serial A T A function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disables on-board serial A T A function.
SA T A Mode Selection
IDE Determine IDE as the SAT A mode. (Default setting)
RAID Enable the SAT A RAID function.
ACHI Set this item to enable SATA AHCI function for WinXP-SP1+IAA
driver supports AHCI mode.
SAT A Port 0/1/2/3/4/5
The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 0 to 5 that has been
installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type.
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Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not
work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside device casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
TYPE
1-39: Predefined types.
Users: Set parameters by User.
Auto: Set parameters automatically. (Default setting)
CD-ROM: Use for ATAPI CD-ROM drives or double click [Auto] to set all HDD parameters
automatically.
ATAPI Removable: Removable disk drive is installed here.
Multi-Sector Transfer
This field displays the information of Multi-Sector Transfer Mode.
Disabled: The data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Auto: The data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports it.
LBA Mode This field shows if the device type in the specific IDE channel
support LBA Mode.
32-Bit I/O Enable this function to maximize the IDE data transfer rate.
Transfer Mode This field shows the information of Transfer Mode.
Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE
channel.
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Peripheral Configuration
Figure 2-6: Peripheral Configuration
Serial Port A
This allows users to configure serial port A by using this option.
Enabled Enable the configuration. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable the configuration.
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Base I/O Address
3F8 Set IO address to 3F8.(Default setting)
2F8 Set IO address to 2F8.
3E8 Set IO address to 3E8.
2E8 Set IO address to 2E8.
Interrupt
IRQ4 Set IO interrupt to IRQ4.(Default setting)
IRQ3 Set IO interrupt to IRQ3
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Serial Port B
This allows users to configure serial port B by using this option.
Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting)
Disabled Disable the configuration.
Base I/O Address
3F8 Set IO address to 3F8.
2F8 Set IO address to 2F8. (Default setting)
3E8 Set IO address to 3E8.
2E8 Set IO address to 2E8.
Interrupt
IRQ4 Set IO interrupt to IRQ4.
IRQ3 Set IO interrupt to IRQ3. (Default setting)
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Boot Device Configuration
Figure 2-7: Boot Device Configuration
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Boot -time Diagnostic
When this item is enabled, system will shows Diagnostic status when system boot.
Enabled Enable Boot-time Diagnostic.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
Post Error Pause
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
All Error Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be
stopped.
No Error The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected
and you will be prompted.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all
other errors. (Default setting)
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NumLock
This option allows user to select power-on state for NumLock.
On Enable NumLock. (Default setting)
Off Disable this function.
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Hardware Monitor
Figure 2-8: Hardware Monitor
CPU T emperature/ Rear Sensor T emperatur e/ Front Sensor
Temperature
Display the current CPU temperature, motherboard rear and front sensor temperature.
V oltage Monitor: VCORE/ DD R3 V1.5/ 3V3/ 5V/ 12V1
Detect system's voltage status automatically.
Fa n Monitor: System Fan 1/2/3/4
Display the current system fan 1/2/3/4 speed.
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Power
Figure 3: Power
Power On by RTC Alarm
Y ou can set item to Enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.
On Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. (Default setting)
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Off Disable this function. (Default setting)
If Resume On Time is set to On status:
RTC Alarm control select: Manual/Auto
Time (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
Power On PCI & PCIE Device s
Enabled Enable Power On PCI & PCIe Devices. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
Resume On Modem Ring
On Enable Resume on Modem Ring. (Default setting)
Off Disable Resume on Modem Ring.
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Wake up by USB KB/Mouse
Enabled Enable S1 Wake up by USB KB/Mouse. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
After Power Failure
This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs.
Power On System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.
Stay Off Do not power on system when AC power is back.
Last State Set system to the last sate when AC power is removed. Do not power on
system when AC power is back. (Default setting)
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Security
About This Section: Security
In this section, user can set either supervisor or user passwords, or both for different level of
password securities. In addition, user also can set the virus protection for boot sector.
Figure 4: Security
Set Supervisor Password
Y ou can install and change this options for the setup menus. T ype the password up to 6
characters in length and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously
entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the entered
password. T ype the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort
the selection and not enter a specified password or press <Enter> key to disable this option.
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Set User Password
Y ou can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When
you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
Type the password up to 6 characters in length and press <Enter>. The password typed now
will clear any previously entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to
confirm the entered password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also
press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a specified password.
Password on boot
Password entering will be required when system on boot.
Enabled Requires entering password when system on boot.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
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Server
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Figure 5: Server
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System Management
Figure 5-1: System Management
Server Ma nagement
This category allows user to view the server management features. Including information of
Motherboard Hardware information and software information.
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Console Redirection
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Figure 5-2: Console Redirection
Console Redirection
If this option is set to enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard to run console redirection
function.
On-board COM A Use Serial Port A as the COM port address.
On-board COM B Use Serial Port B as the COM port address.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)
Flow Control
This option provide user to enable the flow control function.
None Not supported. (Default setting)
XON/OFF Software control.
CTS/RTS Hardware control.
Baud Rate
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This option allows user to set the specified baud rate.
Options 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 1 15.2K.
T erminal Type
This option allows user to select the specified terminal type. This is defined by IEEE.
Options VT100, VT100 8bit, PC-ANSI 7bit, VT100+, VT-UTF8, ASCII.
Continue C.R. after POST
This option allows user to enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.
On Enable console redirection after O.S has loaded.
Off Disable this function. (Default setting)
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DMI Event Logging
Figure 5-3: DMI Event Logging
Event Log validity/ Event Log capacity
Display the information of Event Log validity and capacity.
View DMI event log
Press [Enter] to view DMI event log.
Event Logging
Enabled Enable Event logging. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
ECC Event Logging
Enabled Enable ECC Event logging. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.
Mark DMI events as re ad
Press [Enter] to Mark DMI events as read.
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Clear all Event Logs
Y es Clear all Event Logs after system reboot.
No No changes. (Default setting)
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Boot
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Figure 6: Boot
Boot Priority Order
This field determines which type of device the system attempt to boot from after
PhoenixBIOS Post completed. Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. If
the first device is not a bootable device, the system will seek for next available device.
Key used to view or configure devices:
Up and Down arrows select a device.
<+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
<f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or removable.
<x> exclude or include the device to boot.
<Shift + 1> Enable or disable a device.
<1-4> Loads default boot sequence.
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Exit
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Figure 7: Exit
About This Section: Exit
Once you have changed all of the set values in the BIOS setup, you should save your
changes and exit BIOS setup program. Select “Exit” from the menu bar, to display the
following sub-menu.
Exit Saving Cha nges
This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes.
Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message:
Pressing ‘Y’ to store all the present setting values the user made in this time into CMOS.
Therefore, when you boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will re-configure your system
according data in CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes
This option allows user to exit system setup without changing any previous settings values in
CMOS. The previous selection remain in effect.
This will exit the Setup Utility and restart your computer when selecting this option.
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Loa d Setup Default
if you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box asks if you want to install optimal
settings for all the items in the Setup utility. Press the Y key to indicate Yes, and then press
Enter to install the optimal settings.
Discard Change s
Select this item and press Enter to discard any changes you have made without leaving the
setup utility.
Save Change s
This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS.
Press [Yes] to save setup data to CMOS.
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