GIGABYTE GA-6FXSV2 Owner's Manual

GA-6FXSV2

Xeon Processor Motherboard

USER’S Manual

Xeon® Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Item Checklist ........................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................5

1.1.Considerations Prior to Installation .......................................................5

1.2.Features Summary................................................................................ 6

1.3.GA-6FXSV2 Motherboard Component.................................................8

Chapter 2 Hardware 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

Memory Configuration ..................................................................................................... 33

Advanced Chipset Configuration ................................................................................... 34

PCI Configuration............................................................................................................. 36

SATA Configuration.......................................................................................................... 38

Peripheral Configuration .................................................................................................. 40

Boot Device Configuration .............................................................................................. 42

Thermal and Acoustic Configuration.............................................................................. 44

Power......................................................................................................... 47

Security ...................................................................................................... 49

Server.........................................................................................................51

System Management...................................................................................................... 52

Console Redirection........................................................................................................ 53

DMI Event Logging .......................................................................................................... 55

Boot............................................................................................................ 56

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Exit .............................................................................................................57

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Item Checklist

 The GA-6FXSV2 motherboard  Serial ATA cable x 2  I/O Shield Kit  CD for motherboard driver & utility  The GA-6FXSV2 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  6 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 x8 bandwidth)

 1 PCI-Express x8 slot (Gen2 at x4 signal)

 1 PCI-Express x4 slot (Gen2 at x1 signal) 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  ServerEngines Pilot II with 32MB DDR2 memory On-Board LAN  Intel® 82574L GbE controller and Intel® 82578DM PHY support

dual Gigabit Ethernet ports Internal Connector  1 x 24-pin A TX power connector

 1 x 8-pin A TX power connector  6 x SAT A 3.0Gb/s connectors  1 x Serial connector (COM)  1 x USB 2.0 connectors for additional 2 ports by cable  1 x front panel 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  2 x RJ45 LAN ports

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 1 x 10/100 LAN port (for server management)

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-6FXSV2 Motherboard Component

No Code Description

1. U1 CPU

2. U2 Intel 3420 chipset

3. U28 ServerEngine Pilot II

4. U40 VGA memory

5. U19 Intel 8578DM PHY

6. U21 Intel 82574L GbE controller

7. U45 SMSC 8700 management 10/100 PHY

8. U23 BMC firmware

9. U23 BIOS Flash ROM

10. COM1 Com port cable connector

11. USB2 USB cable connector

12. SATA0-3 SATA cable connectors

13. SATA4 SATA cable connector

14. SATA5 SATA cable connector

15. FAN1 CPU fan cable connector

16. FAN2 System fan cable connector

17. FAN3 System fan cable connector

18. FAN4 System fan cable connector

19. DIMM1/3/5 Channel A DD R3 socket

20. DIMM2/4/6 Channel B DDR3 socket

21. F_PANEL front panel connector

22. KB_MS Keyboard and mouse connectors

23. COM2_VGA Serial port and VGA port

24. GLAN1 Gigabit LAN port + USB ports

25. GLAN2 Gigabit LAN port + USB ports

26. BMC_LAN Server management 10/100 LAN port

27. ATX 24 pin ATX power connector

28. ATX_CPU 8 pin ATX power connector

29. PCI1 PCIe2.0 (5.0GT/s), x 8 Slot

30. PCI2 PCIe2.0 (2.5GT/s), x 4 Slot (x1 signal)

31. PCI3 PCIe2.0 (5.0GT/s), x 16 Slot (**Share with PCI1)

32. PCI4 PCIe2.0 (2.5GT/s), x 8 Slot (x4 signal)

33. PCI5 PCI 32bit/33MHz slot

34. BAT CMOS battery

35. CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper

36. BIOS_WP BIOS write protect Jumper

37. PASSWOR D Set Supervisor Password jumper

38. SATA RAID Enable SATA RAID jumper

39. BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery 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 B memory socket Channel A 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/DIMM5 socket. For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.

Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

Memory Population Table

DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM5 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM6

R-DIMM

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Channel A Channel B

U-DIMM

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2.3. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

2.3.1. I/O Back Panel Introduction

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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.

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.

KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port

The LAN port provides Internet connection with data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.

LAN LED Description

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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)

2.4. Connectors and Jumper Setting Introduction

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1. ATX

2. ATX_CPU

3. COM1

4. USB2 (USB cable connector)

5. F_PANEL

6. SA TA0-3 (SATA data cable connectors)

7. SATA4 (SATA data cable connector)

8. SATA5 (SATA data cable connector)

9. BAT (CMOS Battery)

10. FAN1 (CPU fan connector) 1 1 . FAN2 (System fan connector))

12. FAN3 (System fan connector)

13. FAN4 (System fan connector)

14. CLR_CMOS

15. PASSWORD

16. BIOS_WP

17. BIOS_RVCR

18. SATA_RAID

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1/2 ) ATX/ATX_CPU (24-pin/ 8-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 A TX_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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Pin No. Definition

1 GND 2 GND 3 GND 4 GND 5 P12V_CPU 6 P12V_CPU 7 P12V_CPU 8 P12V_CPU

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 A TX) 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 A TX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin A TX)

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