Gigabyte GA-7NCSV-RH User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

GA-7NCSV-RH

Dual Xeon® Processor Motherboard

Xeon

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Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1001

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Table of Content

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

WARNING!...............................................................................................4

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

1.1 Features Summary................................................................................ 5

1.2 GA-7NCSV-RH Motherboard Components ..........................................7

Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process................................................9

2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet Sink .............................................9

2-1-1:Installing CPU .......................................................................................................... 9

2-1-2: Installing Cooling Fan ........................................................................................... 10

2-2: Install Memory Modules..................................................................... 11

2-3: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ................ 13

2-3-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction................................................................................ 13

2-4: Connectors Introduction.....................................................................15

2-5: Jumper Setting ...................................................................................22

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................32

Main........................................................................................................... 34

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Advanced Processor Options ........................................................................................ 36

Advanced ...................................................................................................39

Memory Configuration ..................................................................................................... 40

PnP Configuration ............................................................................................................ 41

I/O Device Configuration................................................................................................. 43

Advanced Chipset Control ............................................................................................. 45

Security ...................................................................................................... 48

TPM State..................................................................................................50

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

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

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

Boot............................................................................................................ 55

Exit ............................................................................................................. 56

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Introduction

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. T o
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the A TX power supply is switched of f before you plug in or remove the ATX
power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

W ARNING!

 The GA7NCSV-RH motherboard  Serial ATA cable x 6
 IDE (ATA133 ) cable x 1  I/O Shield Kit
 CD for motherboard driver & utility  SATA Power cable x 3
 USB cable x 1  GA-7NCSV-RH Quick Reference Guide

Item Checklist

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Features Summary

Form Factor y 12” x 10.5” CEB form factor, 6 layers PCB.
CPU y Supports Dual Intel® Xeon® processor (Hapertown/Wolfdale)

y Intel Xeon

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Quad-Core/Dual -Core processor in LGA 775 socket

y Supports 1066/1333MHz FSB

Chipset y Intel® 5100 Chipset

y Intel

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ICH9 RAID

Memory y 6 x DDR2 DIMM sockets

y Supports up to 48GB 533/667 memory
y Dual Channel memory bus
y ECC Registered DDR2 533/667
y Supports 1GB, 2GB memory

VGA Controller y Integrated in ServerEngines Pilot II ( Matrox G200e)
On-Board LAN y Intel® 82566DM single-port GbE controllers

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82573L single-port GbE controllers

y Single-port 100BASE-TX (for Management)
y I/O Acceleration Technology
y Supports WOL

I/O Control y Integrated in ServerEngines Pilot II
Expansion Slots y 1 PCI slots 32-Bit/33MHz

y 3 PCI-Express x8 slot (at x8 bandwidth)
y 1 PCI-Express x8 slot (at x1 bandwidth)
y 1 PCI-Express x1 slot (at x1 bandwidth)

SATA RAID Controller y Built in Intel® ICH9R with Software RAID 0,1,10, 5

(Windows Only)

y Optional LSI SW RAID 0/1/10

Internal Connectors y 1 24-pin A TX power connector

y 1 8-pin A TX power connector
y 1 front panel connector
y 1 IDE connector
y 2 USB 2.0 connectors for additional 4 ports by cables
y 1 COM connector
y 6 SAT A 3Gb/s connectors
y 2 CPU fan cable connectors
y 2 System fan cable connectors

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Rear Panel I/O y 1 PS/2 keyboard port

y 1 PS/2 mouse port
y 2 USB 2.0 pots
y 1 COM port
y 1 VGA port
y 2 RJ-45 LAN ports

Hardware Monitor y Enhanced features with CPU Vcore, 1.2V reference,

VCC3 (3.3V) , VBAT3V, +5VSB, CPU Temperature, and
System T emperature V alues viewing

y CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect
y CPU shutdown when overheat

BIOS y Phoenix BIOS on 8Mb flash ROM
Additional Features y PS/2 Mouse wake up from S1 under Windows Operating System

y External Modem wake up
y Supports S1,S4, S5 under Windows Operating System
y Wake on LAN (WOL)
y Supports Console Redirection
y Supports 4-pin Fan controller

Optional Device y GC- RLE086-RH (SAS 8-port SW RAID)

y GC- RLE087-RH (SAS 8-port HW RAID)

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1. Primary CPU 23. 24-pin ATX power connector

2. Secondary CPU 24. 8-pin ATX power connector

3. Intel 5100 25. 32bit/33MHz PCI slot #1

4. Intel 82801IR ICH9 RAID 26. PCI Express x1 slot #6

5. ServerEngines SE -SM4210-P01 27. PCI Express x8 slot #5

6. ServerEngine memory 28. PCI Express x8 slot #4

7. Intel 82566DM GbE 29. PCI Express x8 slot #3

8. Intel 82573L GbE 30. PCI Express x8 slot #1

9. Broadcom BCM5221 BMC 31. Channel 1 DDR2 sockets

10. IDE cable connector 32. Channel 2 DDR2 sockets

11. Front VGA cable connector** 33. Keyboard Mouse ports

12. Front USB cable connector 34. USB 2.0 ports & Giga bit LAN port

13. Internal USB cable connector 35. Serial port

14. SGPIO connector 36. Monitor port

15. IPMB connector 37. Gigabit LAN port

16. SATA1 Connector 38. Gigabit LAN port

17. SATA2 Connector 39. CPU1 fan cable connector

18. SATA3 Connector 40. CPU2 fan cable connector

19. SATA4 Connector 41. System fan cable connector

20. SATA5 Connector 42. System fan cable connector

21. SATA6 Connector 43. Front panel connector

22. Power supply H/W status 44. CMOS Battery
monitor connetor

1.2 GA-7NCSV-RH Motherboard Components

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

2-1: Installing Processor and CPU Haet 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 may damage
the CPU. Please change the insert orientation.

2-1-1: Installing CPU

Step 1 Raise the metal locking lever on the socket.
Step 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.
Step 3 Lift the metal cover.
Step 4 Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.

Step 5 Once the CPU is properly placed, please replace the metal cover and push the metal

lever back into locked position.

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2-1-2: Installing Cooling Fan

Step 1 Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket.
Step 2 Place the cooling fan on the heat sink.
Step 3 Secure the cooing fan withscrews.
Step 4 Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fanconnector

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2-2: Install Memory Modules

The motherboard supports DDRII 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 1

Channel 2

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

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.

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Installation Steps:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outwards.Aling a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM exactly match the notch in the socket.

2. Firmly insert the DIMMinto the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place.

NOTE!! We recommened you to populate the same device size on each socket and the
same DIMM size.

4. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DIMM module.

Supported DDR2 DIMM Populations

1MMID2MMID3MMID4MMID5MMID6MMID

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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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LAN LED Description

LED1 (Green)

LED2 (Green/Yellow)

Color Condition Description

Green ON LAN Link / no Access
Green BLINK LAN Access

- OFF Idle

- OFF 10Mbps connection

- OFF 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

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LED2

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).

USB Ports

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.

Serial Port

This connector supports 1 standard COM port. Device like mouse and modem etc
can be connected to Serial port.

VGA Port

This connector supports 1 standard VGA port. Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

LAN Ports

The LAN port provides Internet connection of Gigabit Ethernet with data transfer speeds of
10/100/1000Mbps.

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2-4: Connectors Introduction

1. ATX2 12. F_USB1 (USB cable connector)

2. ATX1 13. F_USB2 (USB cable connector)

3. IDE1 (IDE cable connector) 14. FAN_CPU1

4. S_ATA 1 (SA TA cable connector) 15. FAN_CPU2

5. S_ATA 2 (SA TA cable connector) 16. R_FAN1

6. S_ATA 3 (SA TA cable connector) 17. R_FAN2

7. S_ATA 4 (SA TA cable connector) 18. BAT1 (Battery)

8. S_AT A 5 (SATA cable connector) 19. GP_F1 (Front Panel connector)

9. S_ATA 6 (SA TA cable connector)

10. IPMB1

11. SGPIO1

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1/2) ATX2/1 (24-pin/8-pin ATX power connector)

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 (300W 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 ATX 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.

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)

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)

Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2 GND
3 GND
4 GND
5 P12V_CPU1
6 P12V_CPU1
7 P12V_CPU0
8 P12V_CPU0

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3 ) IDE1 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect
to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or
optical drive). If you want to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device
as Master and the other as Slave (for information, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE
device).
Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in IDE connector.

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SA TA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s stransfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the
SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9 ) S_A TA 1~6 (Serial ATA cable connectors)

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND
2TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND

SATA1 SATA2 SATA4

SATA3

SATA6 SATA5

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10 ) IPMB1 (IPMB connector)

Pin No. Definition

1 SCL
2 GND
3 SDA

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11 ) SGPIO1

SGPIO is stands for Serial General Purpose Input/Output which is a 4-signal (or 4-wire) bus used
between a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) and a backplane. Out of the 4 signals, 3 are driven by the
HBA and 1 is driven by the backplane. T ypically , the HBA is a storage controller located inside a
server, desktop, rack or workstation computer that interfaces with Hard disk drives (HDDs) to
store and retrieve data.

Pin No. Definition

1 DATAOUT
2NC
3 DATAOUT
4 GND
5 GND
6 LOAD
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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.

12/ 13 ) F_USB1/2 (USB cable connectors)

Pin No. Definition

1 5V power
2 GND
3 -FUSB2
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6 +FUSB3
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9 GND
10 5V power

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1 5V power
2 5V power
3 -FUSB4
4 -FUSB5
5 +FUSB4
6 +FUSB5
7 GND
8 GND
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14/ 15/ 16/ 17 ) FAN_CPU1/2/R_FAN1/2 (CPU fan / System fan cable connectors)

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1 GND
2 12V
3 Sense
4 Control

FAN_CPU1

FAN_CPU2

R_FAN1

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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.

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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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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19 ) 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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1. Power LED + Power LED Signal anode (+)

2. 5V standby P5V Stand By Power

3. Pin reomoved Pin removed

4. ID LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+)

5. Power LED - Power LED Signal cathode(-)

6. ID LED - ID LED Signal cathode(-)

7. HD status LED+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)

8. System ready LED+ System Fan Fail LED Signal anode (+)

9. HD status LED- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)

10. System ready LED- System Fan Fail LED Signal cathode(-)

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. SMBUS data SMBusData

17. GND Ground

18. SMBUS clock SMBusClock

19. ID LED switch ID Switch Signal

20. CASEOPEN Chassis intrusion Signal

21. GND Ground

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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1. CLR_CMOS1 6. SPI_WP1

2. PWR_JP1 7. RECOVERY1

3. PWR_JP2 8. PASSWORD1

4. PILOT_DIS 9. System Identify

5. BMC_SEL1

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1-2 Close: Normal operation.(Default setting)

2-3 Close: Clear CMOS

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Y ou may clear the CMOS data to restore its default values by this jumper .

Default value doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To
clear CMOS, temporarily short 2-3 pin.

1 ) CLR_CMOS1 (Clear CMOS jumper)

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1-2 close: 5V_AUX

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3 ) PWR_JP2 (Front panel USB2 power source selection jumper)

1-2 close: 5V_AUX

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4 ) PILOT_DIS (ServerEngine PILOTII BMC function Enable/Disable jumper )

1-2 close: Enable ServerEngine Pilot II BMC function.

2-3 close: Disable ServerEnginePilot II BMC function.

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5 ) BMC_SEL1 (BMC firmware area selection jumper)

1-2 close: BMC firmware area select bank0.

2-3 close: BMC firmware area select bank1.

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1-2 close: Disable SPI BIOS write protection function.

2-3 close: Enable SPI BIOS write protection function.

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7 ) RECCOVERY1 (BIOS recovery jumper)

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2-3 Close: Enable BIOS Recovery function.

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2-3 Close: Clear Supervisor Password in BIOS setup menu.

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9 ) SATARAID1 (System Identify Enable/Disable jumper)

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2-3 Close: Disable System Identify function.

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<Ç> Move to previous item
<È> Move to next item
<Å> Move to the item in the left hand
<Æ> 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

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

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This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

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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.)

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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access the system and setup.

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Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.

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This setup page include all the items of first boot function features.

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There are five optionsin this selection: Exit Saving Changes, Exit Discarding Changes, Load
Optimal Defaults, Load Failsafe Defaults, and Discard Changes.

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
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System Ti me

The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military time clock. Set the System Time
(HH:MM:SS)

System Time

Set the System Date. Note that the “Day” automatically changed after you set the date.
(Weekend: DD: MM: YY) (YY: 1099~2099)

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

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SATA Port 1/2/3/4/5/6

The category identifies the types of Serial SATA hard disk from drive 1 to 6 that has been
installed in the computer. System will automatically detect HDD type.
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 labled 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 AT API 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 max imize the IDE data transfer rate.

Transfer Mode This field shows the information of T eansfer Mode.

Ultra DMA Mode This filed displays the DMA mode of the device in the specific IDE

channel.

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Advanced Processor Options

Figure 1-1: Advanced Processor Options

Advanced Pr ocessor Option

This category includes the information of CPU Speed, Processor ID and Processor L2
Cache. And setup menu for Intel Virtualizational Technology , C1 Enhanced Mode,
Execute Disable Bit, Set Max Ext CPUID =3, Discrete MTRR Allocation, Processor
Power Management, PECI Interface ,and CPU Cache Control.

Please note that setup menu options will be variable depends on the type of CPU.

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.

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Enabled Enable Intel Virtualization T echnology . (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

C1 Enhanced Mode

With enabling C1 Enhanced Mode, all loical processors in the physical processor have entered
the C1 state, the processor will reduce the core clock frequency to system bus ratio and VID.

Enabled Enabled C1 Enhanced Mode.
Disabled Disables C1 Enhanced Mode. (Default setting)

Execute Disable Bit

Enabled Enable Execute Disable Bit. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

Set Max Ext CPUID = 3

Set MAX CPUID extended function value to 3.

Enabled Enable Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 function.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

Discrete MTRR Allocation

Enabled Enable Discrete MTRR Allocation
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

Processor Power M a nagement

Select the Power Management desired:

Enabled C states and GV1/GV3 are enabled.

C States Only GV1/GV3 are disabled.

GV1/GV3 Only C states are disabled.

Disabled C states and GV1/GV3 are disabled. (Default setting)

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PECI Interface

The Platform Environmental Control Interface (PECI Interface) is designed specifically to convey
system management information from the processor. It is a proprietary single wire bus between the
processor and the chipset or other health monitoring device. Data from the Digital Thermal Sensors
are processed and stored in a processor register (MSR) which is queried through the Platform
Environment Control Interface (PECI).

Enabled Enable PECI Interface. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

CPU Cache Control
Hardware Prefetcher

Enabled Enable Hardware Prefetcher function. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Enabled Processor will fetch both cache lines when it requires data that is not

currently inits cache.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

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Figure 2: Advanced

Advanced

About This Section: Advanced

With this section, allowing user to configure your system for advanced operation. User can
set the Memory configuration, PnP configuration , I/O configuration, and Advanced chipset control.

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Memory Configuration

Figure 2-1: Memory Configuration

System Me mory/Extended Memory/DIMM G roup #1,2,3,4,5,6 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 Disable this function. (Default setting)

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PnP Configuration

Figure 2-2: PnP Configuration

Embedded NIC

LAN1 Option ROM Scan

Enabled Enable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion

ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

LAN2 Option ROM Scan

Enabled Enable onboard LAN2 device and initialize device expansion

ROM. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

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PCI Slot 1/2/3/4/5/6 Option ROM

Enabled Enable this item to initialize device expansion ROM.

(Defualt setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard JMB IDE

Enabled Enable OnboardJMB IDE. (Defualt setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

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I/O Device Configuration

Figure 2-3: I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port B

This allows users to configure serial prot A by using this option.

Enabled Enable the configuration (Default setting)

Disabled Disable the configuration.

Base I/O Address/IRQ

3F8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3F8/IRQ4. (Default setting)

2F8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2F8/IRQ3.

3E8/IRQ4 Set IO address to 3E8/IRQ4.
2E8/IRQ3 Set IO address to 2E8/IRQ3.

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Route Port 80h cycles to

Set route port 80h cycles to either PCI or LPC bus.

PCI Set Route Port 80h I/O cycles to the PCI bus. (Default setting)

LPC Set Route Port 80h I/O cycles to the LPC bus.

Serial A T A

Enabled Enables on-board serial A T A function. (Default setting)

Disabled Disables on-board serial A T A function.

Native Mode Operation

This option allows user to set the native mode for Serial A TA function.

Auto Auto detected. (Default setting)

Serial AT A Set Native mode to Serial A TA.

SATA Controller Mode Option

Compatible Mode SA T A and P A TA drives are auto-detected and placed in

Legacy mode. (Default setting)

Enhanced Mode SATA and PA TA drives are auto-detected and placed in

Native mode.

Note: Pre-Win2000 operating system do not work in Enhanced mode.

SATA RAID Enable

Enabled Enabled SAT A RAID function.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

SA T A AHCI Enable

Enabled Set this item to enable SAT A AHCI function for WinXP-SP1+IAA

driver supports AHCI mode.

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default setting)

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Advanced Chipset Control

Figure 2-4: Advanced Chipset Control

Enable Multi media Timer

Y es Enable Multimedia Timer support. (Default setting)
No Disable this function.

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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. (Default setting)

Disabled Disable this function.

Reset Configuration Data

Yes Reset all configuration data.

No Do not make any changes. (Default setting)

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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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.

Option ROM Placement

Select option ROM placement feature when system hangs.

Options Disabled, E000 Extension by PFA, Temporary Relocation by PF A,

E000 Extension by Size, Temporary Relocation by Size.
The default setting is disabled.

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Security

Figure 3: 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 lengh 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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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.

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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 lengh 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 Requries entering password when system on boot.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

TPM Support

TPM, stands for Trusted Platform Module. A T rusted Platform Module provides function for
secure generation of cryptographic keys, the ability to limit the use of cryptographic keys, as
well as a hardware pseudo-random number generator.

Enabled Enable TPM Support. (Default setting)
Disabled Disable this function.

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TPM State

Current TPM State

Displays the current TPM State status.

Cha nge TPM State

No Change No configuration on TPM State. (Default setting)
Enable & Activate Enable and activate TPM State.
Deactivate & Disable Disable and deactivate TPM State.
Clear Clear the TPM stored information on the TPM.

Figure 4: TPM State

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Server

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
BIOS Version, GBIA Module Version, BMC Firmware Revision, and SDR Revision.

BMC Comma nd Line Interface

Enabled Enable BMC Command Line Interface.
Disabled Disable BMC Command Line Interface. (Default setting)

Event Log Confuguration

This option contains additional setup menu to configure the Event Log Configuration.

Clear all Event Logs

Enter The system event log will be cleared if pressing Enter.

IP Addr ess Source

DHCP Address obtained by BMC running DHCP address.

Static Address obtained by BMC running static address.

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Figure 5-2: Console Redirection

Console Redirection

COM Port Addre ss

If this option is set to enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard to run console redirection
function.

Serial Port B Use Serial Port B as the COM port address.
Disabled Disable this function. (Default setting)

Baud Rate

This option allows user to set the specified baud rate.

Options 300, 1200, 2400, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K, 1 15.2K.

Console T ype

This option allows user to select the specified terminal type. This is defined by IEEE.

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Options VT100, VT100 8bit, PC-ANSI 7bit, VT100+, VT-UTF8

Flow Control

This option provide user to enable the flow control function.

None Not supported.

XON/OFF Software control.

CTS/RTS Hardware control. (Default setting)

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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Boot

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 secquence.

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Exit

Figure 7: Exit

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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 Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Settup Default

Discard Changes

Save Changes

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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 tha user made in this time into CMOS.
Therefore, whenyou boot up your computer next time, the BIOS will
re-configure your system according data in CMOS.

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Exit Discarding Change s

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 compuetr when selecting this option.

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



Load Settup Default

This option allows user to load default values for all setup items.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

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Discard Change s

This option allows user to load previos values from CMOS for all setup item.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

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Save Cha nges

This option allows user to save setup dat ato CMOS.
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message
as below:

Press [Yes] to save setup data to CMOS.