GIGABYTE GA-7PCSLN Owner's Manual

GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX GA-7PCSLN

LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel® Xeon® series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................5

GA-7PCSL Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................6

GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout ...................................................................................9

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................12

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................. 12

1-2 ProductSpecications .................................................................................... 13

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 17

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................17

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................18

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 19

1-4-1 Dual/3ChannelMemoryConguration ..................................................................19

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................20

1-5 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 21

1-6 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 22

1-7 Jumper Setting ............................................................................................... 44

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................54

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 56

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 58

2-2-1 PCIConguration ...................................................................................................59

2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optioanl) ................................................................................60

2-2-3 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................61

2-2-3-1 CPUPowerManagementConguration ................................................................64

2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging ...........................................................................................66

2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................67

2-2-6 SASConguration ..................................................................................................68

2-2-7 SuperIOConguration ...........................................................................................69

2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection ............................................................................71

2-3 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 74

2-3-1 NorthBridgeConguration .....................................................................................75

2-3-1-1 IOHConguration ...................................................................................................77

2-3-1-2 DIMM Information ...................................................................................................79

2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................80

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 82

2-5 Server Management Menu ............................................................................. 83

2-5-1 System Information .................................................................................................84

2-5-2 BMCLANConguration .........................................................................................85

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2-5-3 System Event Log ..................................................................................................86

2-6 Boot Option Menu .......................................................................................... 87

2-7 Boot Manager ................................................................................................. 88

2-8 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 89

Chapter 3 Appendix ......................................................................................................91

3-1 FAQ ................................................................................................................ 91

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Box Contents

GA-7PCSL/GA-7PCSLX/GA-7PCSLN 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-7PCSL Motherboard Layout

28 29

1 2 3 4 6

37 38

131415161718

8 9

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Item Code Description

1 ID_SW ID switch 2 MLAN BMC Management LAN port 3 USB_LANB1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) 4 USB_LANB2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) 5 VGA_1 VGA port 6 COM1 Serial port 7 CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan cable connector 8 P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector

9 CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) 10 DDR3_P0_C1 Channel C slot 1 (for primary CPU) 11 DDR3_P0_C0 Channel C slot 0 (for primary CPU) 12 DDR3_P0_A0 Channel A slot 0 (for primary CPU) 13 DDR3_P0_B0 Channel B slot 0 (for primary CPU) 14 CPU0 Intel LGA1356 socket (Primary CPU) 15 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector 16 BAT CMOS battery 17 SKU_KEY1 PBG A SKU Select connector 18 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector 19 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector 20 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector 21 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector 22 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power connector 23 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 24 PMbus_CN_1 PM Bus connector 25 BP_1 HDD back plane connector 26 ATX1 24-pin power connector 27 MINISAS_2 Mini SAS connector (SATA 3.0Gb/s signal) 28 SSB_ME2 ME enable/disable jumper 29 MINISAS_1 Mini SAS connector 30 SAS0~3 SAS connectors 31 F_USB1 Front USB connector 32 FP_1 Front panel connector 33 COM2 Serial cable connector 34 TPM_MEZZ1 TPM connector 35 PCI_1 PCI slot (32bit/33MHz) 36 JP5 Chassis intrusion jumper 37 SCU_SGPIO SCU SGPIO connector 38 PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 39 IPMB IPMB connector 40 BMC_LED1 BMC Firmware Readiness LED 41 PCIE_2 PCI-E slot 2 (x16 slot / x8 signal) 42 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot) 43 DDR3_P1_D0 Channel A slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 44 DDR3_P1_E0 Channel B slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 45 DDR3_P1_F0 Channel C slot 0 (for secondary CPU)

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46 DDR3_P1_F1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) 47 PASSWORD Clear password jumper 48 BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumper 49 SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper 50 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 51 BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper 52 SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper

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GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout

29 28

35 36

1 2 3 4 6

46 47

161718

1415

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Item Code Description

1 ID_SW ID switch 2 MLAN BMC Management LAN port 3 USB_LANB1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) 4 USB_LANB2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) 5 VGA_1 VGA port 6 COM1 Serial port 7 P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector 8 ATX1 24-pin power connector

9 CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) 10 DDR3_P0_C1 Channel C slot 1 (for primary CPU) 11 DDR3_P0_C0 Channel C slot 0 (for primary CPU) 12 DDR3_P0_A0 Channel A slot 0 (for primary CPU) 13 DDR3_P0_B0 Channel B slot 0 (for primary CPU) 14 CPU0 Intel LGA1356 socket (Primary CPU) 15 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power connector 16 BAT CMOS battery 17 SKU_KEY1 PBG A SKU Select connector 18 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector 19 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector 20 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector 21 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector 22 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector 23 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 24 PMbus_CN_1 PM Bus connector 25 BP_1 HDD back plane connector 26 SSB_ME2 ME enable/disable jumper 27 SATA2/3/4/5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 28 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO coneector 29 SCU_SGPIO SCU SGPIO connector 30 MINISAS_1 Mini SAS connector 31 SAS0~3 SAS connectors 32 F_USB1 Front USB connector 33 FP_1 Front panel connector 34 COM2 Serial cable connector 35 TPM_MEZZ1 TPM connector 36 PCI_1 PCI slot (32bit/33MHz) 37 ROMST_FRB3 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper 38 PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 39 IPMB IPMB connector 40 BMC_LED1 BMC Firmware Readiness LED 41 PCIE_2 PCI-E slot 2 (x16 slot / x8 signal) 42 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot) 43 CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan connector 44 DDR3_P1_D0 Channel A slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 45 DDR3_P1_E0 Channel B slot 0 (for secondary CPU)

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46 DDR3_P1_F0 Channel C slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 47 DDR3_P1_F1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) 48 PASSWORD Clear password jumper 49 BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper 50 SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper 51 JP5 Chassis intrusion jumper 52 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 53 BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper 54 SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper

CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is

closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. Please

refer to Page 49 for SATA_DOM0 and SATA_DOM1 jumper setting instruction.

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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 com-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and rst 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 sup-

ply 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 hard-

ware 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 sys-

tem 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 certied computer technician.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

GA-7PCSL

CPU  Support for Dual Intel® Xeon® Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket

 Intel® Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket  Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS)  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)  Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

Chipset  Intel® C600 (Patsburg) Chipset

Memory  8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of systemmemory

LAN  2 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1)

Onboard Graphics

Storage Interface  Intel® C600 controller

USB  Up to 6 US B 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the bac k panel, 2 via the USB bra ckets connected

* 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.

 8 x 1.35V DDR3L DIMM sockets supporting up to 32 GB of system memory  3 channel memory architecture  Support for 800/1066/1333/1600 memory modules  Support for ECC RDIMM/ UDIMM memory modules

 1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x8 (PCIE_2)  1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (PCIE_ 3)  1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz (PCI_1)  ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VR AM

 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SAS0/1/2/3/via SCU)  1 x mini SAS connectors (4 SATA ports (3Gb/s)/optional with Upgrade ROM

attached)  1 x mini SAS connector (4 SATA ports (3Gb/s)  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/1)  Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, R AID 1

to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors

 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SAS0~3)  2 x mini SAS 3Gb/s connectors  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors  1 x PSMI header  2 x CPU fan header  4 x System fan header  1 x Front panel header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x Serial port header  1 x SPGIO header

Rear Panel I/O  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 2 x RJ-45 port  1 x COM port  1 x VGA port  1 x ID Switch button

I/O Controller  ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip

Hardware Monitor

 System voltage detection  CPU/System temperature detection  CPU/System fan speed detection  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 ash

 AMI BIOS

Form Factor  CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 6 layers PCB

* GIGA BYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information

without prior notice.

Hardware Installation - 14 -

GA-7PCSLX

CPU  Support for Dual Intel® Xeon® Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket

 Intel® Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket  Suppor ts QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS)  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)  Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

Chipset  Intel® C600 (Patsburg) Chipset

Memory  8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB of systemmemory

LAN  2 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1)

Onboard Graphics

Storage Interface  Intel® C600 controller

USB  Up to 6 US B 2.0/1.1 po rts (4 on the back panel, 2 v ia the USB brackets co nnected

* 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.

 1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x8 (PCIE_2)  1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (PCIE_3)  1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz (PCI_1)  ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VR AM

 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SAS0/1/2/3/via SCU)  1 x mini SAS connector (4 SATA ports (3Gb/s)/optional with Upgrade ROM

attached)  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/3/4/5)  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/1)  Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, R AID 1

to the internal USB headers)

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Internal Connectors

 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SAS0/1/2/3)  1 x mini SAS 3Gb/s connector  4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/3/4/5)  2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors  1 x PSMI header  2 x CPU fan header  4 x System fan header  1 x Front panel header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x Serial port header  1 x SPGIO header

Rear Panel I/O  4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

 2 x RJ-45 port  1 x COM port  1 x VGA port  1 x ID Switch button

I/O Controller  ASPEED® AST2300 BMC chip

Hardware Monitor

 System voltage detection  CPU/System temperature detection  CPU/System fan speed detection  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 ash

 AMI BIOS

Form Factor  CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB

* GIGA BYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specications and product-related information

without prior notice.

Hardware Installation - 16 -

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 specications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications 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

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 ts in one orientation.

Step 5. Please replace the metal cover and push the metallever back into locked position.

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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1. Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2. Secure the cooing fan with screws.. Step 3. Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector.

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/3ChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications 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: DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P1_D0 Channel B: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P1_E0 Channel C: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1, DDR3_P1_F0,DDR3_P1_F1

DDR3_P1_D0 DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_F0 DDR3_P1_F1

DDR3_P0_C1 DDR3_P0_C0 DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P0_A0

U-DIMM

DDR3_P0_A0 DDR3_P1_D0

Channel B Channel C

Channel A

DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P1_E0

Single-Rank Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank

DDR3_P0_C0 DDR3_P0_C1 DDR3_P1_F0 DDR3_P1_F1

)

GA-7PCSL

Channel A

Channel B Channel C

DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P1_E0

Single-Rank Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank

Quad-Rank Quad-Rank Quad-Rank

R-DIMM

DDR3_P0_A0 DDR3_P1_D0

DDR3_P0_C0 DDR3_P0_C1 DDR3_P1_F0 DDR3_P1_F1

Due to CPU limitation, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual or 3 Channel mode

Dual Channel--

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 modules, it is recommended that memory of th same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_C0 and DDR3_P0_C1 sockets for primary CPU; install DDR3_P1_F0 and DDR3_P1_F1 for secondary CPU.

3 Channel--

1. 3 Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one or two DDR3 memory modules are installed.

2. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three, four or six modules, it is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. When enabling 3 Channel mode with three

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memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0 and DDR3_P0_C0 sockets for primary CPU; install DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_F0 for secondary CPU.

When enabling 3 Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_C0, and and DDR3_P0_C1 sockets for primary CPU; install

DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_E0, DDR3_P1_F0, and DDR3_P1_F1 for secondary CPU

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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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 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port

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

ID Switch Button

This button provide the selected unit idencation function.

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED

State Description

Orange 1 Gb ps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data tr ansmission

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst 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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1-6 Internal Connectors

GA-7PCSL

1) ATX1

2) P12V_AUX1

3) P12V_AUX2

4) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)

5) CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)

6) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

7) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

8) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

9) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

10) PMbus_CN_1

11) SATA0/1

12) F_USB1

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13) COM2

14) SCU_SGPIO

15) FP_1

16) MINISAS_1

17) MINISAS_2

18) SAS0/1/2/3

19) IPMB

20) BAT

21) TPM_MEZZ1

22) BP_1

23) SKU_KEY1

24) BMC_LED1

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GA-7PCSLX

1) ATX1

2) P12V_AUX1

3) P12V_AUX2

4) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)

5) CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)

6) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

7) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

8) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

9) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

10) PMbus_CN_1

11) SATA0/1

12) F_USB1

13) COM2

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14) SCU_SGPIO

15) FP_1

16) MINISAS_1

17) SATA2/3/4/5

18) SAS0/1/2/3

19) IPMB

20) BAT

21) TPM_MEZZ1

22) BP_1

23) SKU_KEY1

24) BMC_LED1

25) SATA_SGPIO

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:

• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.

• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.

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1/2/3) ATX1/P12V_AUX1/P12V_AUX2

(2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the com-

ponents on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, rst make sure the power supply

is turned off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect the power supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation. The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected, the computer will not start.

To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.

P12V_AUX1

P12V_AUX2

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX GA-7PCSLN

P12V_AUX1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 P12V_DDR3_CPU0

6 P12V_DDR3_CPU0

7 P12V_CPU0

8 P12V_CPU0

P12V_AUX2

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 P12V_DDR3_CPU1

6 P12V_DDR3_CPU1

7 P12V_CPU1

8 P12V_CPU1

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ATX1

ATX

(GA-7PCSL)

ATX1

(GA-7PCSLX)

ATX1

Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5VSB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

Pin No. Denition

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 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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4/5/6/7/8/9) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN4/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN1

(CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)

The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU_FAN1/2), a 4-pin (FAN4) system fan headers. Most

fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of a CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.

CPU1_FAN

(GA-7PCSLX)

GA-7PCSL

CPU1_FAN SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PCSL)

CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

CPU1_FAN

CPU0_FAN

GA-7PCSLX GA-7PCSLN

(GA-7PCSL)

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

SYS_FAN4

(GA-7PCSLX)

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

CPU0_FAN

• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system from overheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.

• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the

headers.

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CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PCSLX)

10) PMbus_CN_1 (Power management connector)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX GA-7PCSLN

Pin No. Denition

1 SMB CLK

2 SMB DATA

3 SMB Alert

4 GND Sense

5 3.3V Sense

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11) SATA0/1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

DEBUG PORT

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 P5V/GND

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX GA-7PCSLN

• A RAID 0 or RAID 1 conguration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard drives are congured, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.

• A RAID 10 conguration requires four hard drives.

(Note) When a RAID conguration is built across the SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID conguration may vary depends on the devices are connected.

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