Gigabyte GA-6UASL3, GA-6UASV3 User Manual

GA-6UASV3

LGA1155 socket motherboard for Intel® E3® series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at:

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Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			4
GA-6UASV3 Motherboard Layout....................................................................................			5
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................			7
1-1	Installation Precautions.....................................................................................		7
1-2	Product Specifications......................................................................................		8
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................................			10
	1-3-1	Installing the CPU...................................................................................................	10
	1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................................................		12
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................		13
	1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration......................................................................		13
	1-4-2	Installing a Memory ................................................................................................	14
1-5	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		15
1-6	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		16
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			26
2-1	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		28
2-2	Advanced Menu..............................................................................................		30
	2-2-1	Processor Configuration..........................................................................................	31
	2-2-2	Memory Configuration.............................................................................................	34
	2-2-3	Advanced Chipset Configuration.............................................................................	35
	2-2-4	SATA Configuration.................................................................................................	37
	2-2-5	PCI Configuration....................................................................................................	38
	2-2-6	USB Configuration..................................................................................................	39
	2-2-7	Console Redirection................................................................................................	40
2-3	Security Menu.................................................................................................		42
2-4	Server Management Menu.............................................................................		43
	2-4-1	System Information.................................................................................................	44
	2-4-2	BMC LAN Configuration..........................................................................................	45
2-5	Boot Option Menu...........................................................................................		46
2-6	Boot Manager.................................................................................................		48
2-7	Exit Menu........................................................................................................		49

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Box Contents

GA-6UASV3 motherboard

Driver CD

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

•The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

•The motherboard image is for reference only.

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GA-6UASV3 Motherboard Layout

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Item	Code	Description
1	USB_LAN1	USB connectors and LAN connector
2	USB_LAN2	USB connectors and LAN connector
3	VGA1	VGA port
4	COM1	Serial port
5	SYS_FAN3	System fan cable connector
6	CPU_FAN	CPU fan cable connector
7	PWR2	8 pin power connector
8	PWR_PMB	IPMB connector
9	DIMMB2	DIMM slot (channel B-2 )
10	DIMMB1	DIMM slot (channel B-1 )
11	DIMMA2	DIMM slot (channel A-2 )
12	DIMMA1	DIMM slot (channel A-1 )
13	PWR1	24 pin power connector
14	SYS_FAN2	System fan cable connector
15	CPU1	Intel LGA1155 socket
16	SYS_FAN1	System fan cable connector
17	CLR_CMOS	Clear CMOS jumper
18	SATA0~5	SATA cable connectors
19	MFGJMPR	ME recovery jumper
20	COM2	Serial cable connector
21	USB1	USB connector
22	USB2	USB connector
23	USB_A1	Type A USB connector
24	CLR_PWD	Clear passwoed jumper
25	BAT	Battery socket
26	BIOS_RVCR	BIOS recovery jumper
27	F_PANEL	Front panel cable connector
28	SGPIO	SGPIO connector
29	HDD_LED	HDD LED connector
30	PCI_SLOT1	PCI slot (32bit/33MHz)
31	PCIE_SLOT2	PCI-E slot 2 (x8 slot)
32	PCIE_SLOT3	PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot)
33	PCIE_SLOT4	PCI-E slot 4 (x16 slot)

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's manual and follow these procedures:

•Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

•Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

•When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

•When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

•It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

•Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within an electrostatic shielding container.

•Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power supply has been turned off.

•Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to the local voltage standard.

•Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware components are connected.

•To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

•Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

•Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

•Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature environment.

•Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

•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.

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1-2	Product Specifications

	CPU	Support for Intel® Xeon® E3 series processors in the LGA1155 package
		L3 cache varies with CPU
	Chipset	Intel® BD82C202 (Cougar Point) PCH
	Memory	4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory
		* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical
		memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.
		Dual channel memory architecture
		Support for DDR3 1333/1066 MHz memory modules
		Support for ECC memory modules
	LAN	1 x Intel® 82579LM supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
		1 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps (for iKVM server management)
	Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIE_SLOT4)
		* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
		be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
		1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x8 (PCIE_SLOT3)
		1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (PCIE_SLOT2)
		1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz
	Onboard	ASPEED AST2150 supports 32MB VRAM
	Graphics
	Storage Interface	6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		Support for Intel IRST SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10
	USB	Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected
		to the internal USB headers)
		1 x Type A USB connector
	Internal	1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
	Connectors	1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
		6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
		1 x PSMI header
		1 x CPU fan header
		3 x System fan header
		1 x front panel header
		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
		1 x Type A USB connector
		1 x serial port header
		1 x SPGIO header
		1 x HDD LED header

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Back Panel		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Connectors		2 x RJ-45 port
	1 x COM port
		1 x VGA port
I/O Controller		iTE IT8728 chip

Hardware		System voltage detection
Monitor		CPU/System temperature detection
	CPU/System/Power fan speed detection
	CPU overheating warning
	CPU/System/Power fan fail warning
	CPU/System fan speed control
		* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on
		the CPU/system cooler you install.
BIOS		1 x 64 Mbit flash
		AMI BIOS

Form Factor		Micro ATX Form Factor; 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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Hardware Installation

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

•Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

•Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

•Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.

•Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

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B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU.

Step 1:

Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down and away from the socket with your finger. Then completely lift the CPU socket lever and the metal load plate will be lifted as well.

Step 3:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.

Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 5:

Push the CPU socket lever back into its locked position.

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Step 2:

Remove the CPU socket cover as shown. Hold your index finger down on the rear grip of the socket cover and use your thumb to lift up the front edge (next to the "REMOVE" mark) and then remove the cover. (DO NOT touch socket contacts. To protect the CPU socket, always replace the protective socket cover when the CPU is not installed.)

Step 4:

Once the CPU is properly inserted, use one hand to hold the socket lever and use the other to lightly replace the load plate. When replacing the load plate, make sure the front end of the load plate is under the shoulder screw.

NOTE:

Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses

Intel® boxed cooler as the example cooler.)

Direction of the Arrow Sign on the Male Push Pin

Male Push

The Top

of Female

Push Pin

Female

Push Pin

Step 1:

Apply an even and thin layer of thermal paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Step 3:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four push pins through the pin holes on the motherboard. Push down on the push pins diagonally.

Step 5:

After the installation, check the back of the motherboard. If the push pin is inserted as the picture above shows, the installation is complete.

Step 2:

Before installing the cooler, note the direction of the arrow signon the male push pin. (Turning the push pin along the direction of the arrow is for removing the cooler, and the opposite direction is for installing it..)

Step 4:

You should hear a "click" when pushing down each push pin. Check that the Male and Female push pins are joined closely. (Refer to your CPU cooler installation manual for instructions on installing the cooler.)

Step 6:

Finally, attach the power connector of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

•Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)

•Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

•Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:

Channel A: DIMM1A, DIMM2A

Channel B: DIMM1B, DIMM2B

DIMMA1

DIMMA2

DIMMB1

DIMMB2

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.

1.Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one DDR3 memory module is installed.

2.When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used for optimum performance.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.

Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

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: 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.

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Hardware Installation

1-5 Back Panel Connectors

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.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

USB 2.0/1.1 Port

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.

Activity LED

Connection/

Speed LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

•When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.

•When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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