Gigabyte GA-7PCSLX, GA-7PCSL User Manual

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GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX

LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel® Xeon® series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:

 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:

http://www.gigabyte.com

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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 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

34 35 38

1 2 3 4 6

7 8

45 46

222324

1415161718

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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.

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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 p orts (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.

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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 r ate

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

• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has

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

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

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

DEBUG PORT

(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)

SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

CPU1_FAN

CPU0_FAN

GA-7PCSLX

CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4

(GA-7PCSL)

Pin No. Denition

SYS_FAN4

(GA-7PCSLX)

CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PCSLX)

1 GND

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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10) PMbus_CN_1 (Power management connector)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

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

G.QBOFM

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

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 P5V/GND

• 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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12) F_USB1 (USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an

optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Pin No. Denition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB DY-

5 USB DX+

6 USB DY+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

1 2

9 10

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13) COM2 (Serial Port Header)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op-

tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

109

Pin No. Denition

1 NDCD-

2 NDSR-

3 NSIN

4 NRTS-

5 NSOUT

6 NCTS-

7 NDTR-

8 NRI-

9 GND

10 No Pin

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14) SCU_SGPIO (SCU SGPIO Header)

SGPIO is stands for Serial General Purpose Input/Output which is a 4-signal (or 4-wire) bus used be-

tween 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. Typically, 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. Denition

1 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN

2 No Pin

3 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT

4 GND

5 GND

6 SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD

7 NC

8 SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

291

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15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/GA-7PCSL)

Connect the power switch, reset switch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status

indicator on the chassis to this header according to the pin assignments below. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables.

1 2

GA-7PCSL

12 24

Pin No. Signal Name Denition

1 PWLED+ Power LED Signal anode (+)

2 5VSB 5V Stanndby Power

3 NC No Pin

4 ID_LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+)

5 PWLED- Power LED Signal cathode(-)

6 ID_LED- ID LED Signal cathode(-)

7 HD+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)

8 F_SYSRDY System Front board LED Signal

9 HD- (GND) Ground

10 SYS_STATUS- System Status LED Signal cathode(-)

11 PWB+ Power Button Signal anode (+)

12 L2_ACT LAN2 active LED Signal

13 PWB+_GND Ground

14 L2_LINK- LAN2 Link LED Signal cathode(-)

15 RST_BTN+ Reset button Signal anode (+)

16 SENSOR_SDA SMBus Data Signal

17 RST_BTN_GND Ground

18 SENSOR_SCL SMBus Clock Signal

19 ID_SW+ ID Switch Signal anode (+)

20 CASE_OPEN- Chassis intrusion Signal cathode(-)

21 ID_SW (GND) Ground

22 L1_ACT LAN1 active LED Signal

23 NMI_SW- NMI switch Signal cathode(-)

24 L1_LINK- LAN1 Link LED Signal cathode(-)

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15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/GA-7PCSLX)

GA-7PCSLX

Pin No. Signal Name Denition

1 PWLED+ Power LED Signal anode (+)

2 5VSB 5V Stanndby Power

3 NC No Pin

4 ID_LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+)

5 PWLED- Power LED Signal cathode(-)

6 ID_LED- ID LED Signal cathode(-)

7 HD+ Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+)

8 F_SYSRDY System Front board LED Signal

9 HD- (GND) Ground

10 SYS_STATUS- System Status LED Signal cathode(-)

11 PWB+ Power Button Signal anode (+)

12 L1_ACT LAN1 active LED Signal

13 PWB+_GND Ground

14 L1_LINK- LAN1 Link LED Signal cathode(-)

15 RST_BTN+ Reset button Signal anode (+)

16 SENSOR_SDA SMBus Data Signal

17 RST_BTN_GND Ground

18 SENSOR_SCL SMBus Clock Signal

19 ID_SW+ ID Switch Signal anode (+)

20 CASE_OPEN- Chassis intrusion Signal cathode(-)

21 ID_SW (GND) Ground

22 L2_ACT LAN2 active LED Signal

23 NMI_SW- NMI switch Signal cathode(-)

24 L2_LINK- LAN2 Link LED Signal cathode(-)

1 2

12 24

The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly.

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16) MINISAS_1 (Mini SAS cable connector)

The mini SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard.

17) MINISAS_2 (Mini SAS cable connector with SATA 3Gb/s signal/GA-7PCSL Only)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports two SATA device.

MINISAS_1

A1 B1

GA-7PCSL

A18 B18

MINISAS_2

MINISAS_1 MINISAS_2

Pin No. Denition

A1 GND

A2 RX0+

A3 RX0-

A4 GND

A5 RX1+

A6 RX1-

A7 GND

A8 SIB7

A9 SIB3

A10 SIB4

A11 SIB5

A12 GND

A13 RX2+

A14 RX2-

A15 GND

A16 RX3+

A17 RX3-

A18 GND

Pin No. Denition

B1 GND

B2 TX0+

B3 TX0-

B4 GND

B5 TX1+

B6 TX1-

B7 GND

B8 SIB0

B9 SIB1

B10 SIB2

B11 SIB6

B12 GND

B13 TX2+

B14 TX2-

B15 GND

B16 TX3+

B17 TX3-

A18 GND

Pin No. Denition

A1 GND

A2 RX0+

A3 RX0-

A4 GND

A5 RX1+

A6 RX1-

A7 GND

A8 SIB7

A9 SIB3

A10 SIB4

A11 SIB5

A12 GND

A13 RX2+

A14 RX2-

A15 GND

A16 RX3+

A17 RX3-

A18 GND

Pin No. Denition

B1 GND

B2 TX0+

B3 TX0-

B4 GND

B5 TX1+

B6 TX1-

B7 GND

B8 SIB0

B9 SIB1

B10 SIB2

B11 SIB6

B12 GND

B13 TX2+

B14 TX2-

B15 GND

B16 TX3+

B17 TX3-

B18 GND

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17) SATA2/3/4/5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.

Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

GA-7PCSLX

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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18) SAS0/1/2/3 (SAS cable connectors)

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

The SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard.

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 GND

5 R-

6 R+

7 GND

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19) IPMB (IPMB connector)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

Pin No. Denition

1 SCL

2 GND

3 SDA

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20) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS congurations, date, and time information)

in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

GA-7PCSL

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:

1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for

one minute. (Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch

the positive and negative terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)

3. Replace the battery.

4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

GA-7PCSLX

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.

• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect model.

• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself or uncertain about the battery

model.

• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-) of the battery (the positive side should face up).

• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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21) TPM_MEZZ1 (TPM Module)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

13114

Pin No. Denition

1 CLK_33M_TPM

2 P_3V3_AUX

3 LPC_RST_DEBUG

4 P3V3

5 LPC_LAD0

6 IRQ_SERIAL

7 LPC_LAD1

8 TPM_DET_N

9 LPC_LAD2

10 NC

11 LPC_LAD3

12 GND

13 LPC_FRAME_N

14 GND

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22) BP1 (Back Plane Board Hearder)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

1 2

Pin No. Denition

1 AST2300_SCGCLK

2 FM_THROTTLE_AND_N

3 AST2300_SGLD

4 IQO_FAN_12v_GATE_N

5 AST2300_SGDOUT

6 GND

7 KEY

8 RresetL_BRB

25 26

9 GND

10 BP_ALED_N

11 BP_LED_G_N

12 GND

13 AST2300_SGDIN

14 ASSESS#_LED_BPB

15 GND

16 SMB_BPB1_DATA

17 GND

18 SMB_BPB1_CLK

19 GND

20 BP_HDD_TYPE

21 P_3V3_AUX

22 FAN_TYPE

23 P_3V3_AUX

24 KEY

25 BP_PRESENSE

26 GND

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23) SKU_KEY1 (Patsburg Upgrade ROM Hearder)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY

3 GND

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24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

State Description

On BMC rmware is initial

Blinking BM C rmwa re is ready

Off System AC is pow ered off

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25) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header/GA-7PCSLX Only)

1029

GA-7PCSLX

Pin No. Denition

1 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN

2 No Pin

3 SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT

4 GND

5 GND

6 SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD

7 NC

8 SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK

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1-7 Jumper Setting

GA-7PCSL

3 4

8 9

1) JP5

2) PASSWORD

3) BIOS_RVCR

4) SSB_ME1

5) SSB_ME2

6) CLR_CMOS

7) SATA_DOM1

8) SATA_DOM0

9) BIOS_WP

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GA-7PCSLX

3 4 1

1) JP5

2) PASSWORD

3) BIOS_RCVR

4) SSB_ME1

5) SSB_ME2

6) CLR_CMOS

7) SATA_DOM1

8) SATA_DOM0

9) BIOS_WP

10) ROMST_FRB3

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1) JP5 (Case Open Intrusion Jumper)

Open: Normal operation. (Default setting)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

Close: Enable chassis intrusion alert.

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2) PASSWORD (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper)

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

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

2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password.

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3) BIOS_RVCR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSL)

GA-7PCSL

3) BIOS_RCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSLX)

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

2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode.

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

GA-7PCSLX

2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode.

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4/5) SSB_ME1/SSB_ME2 (ME enable/disable Jumper)

SSB_ME1

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

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

2-3 Close: Disable ME function.

SSB_ME2

1-2 Close: Disable ME function.

2-3 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting)

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6) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper)

Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS congurations) and reset

the CMOS values to factory defaults. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the two pins for a few

seconds.

1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting)

2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS

values.

• After clearing the CMOS values and before turning on your computer, be sure to remove the jumper cap from

the jumper. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard.

• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup Exit menu and load factory defaults (select Load Setup Default) or

manually congure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS congurations).

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7/8) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Jumper)

1-2 Close: Use SATA DOM.

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting)

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9) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper)

1-2 Close: Normal operation.

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function.

(Default setting)

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10) ROMST_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper/GA-7PCSLX Only)

1 5

Pin No. Denition

GA-7PCSLX

1-3 Close: Normal ROM Strap

2-4 Close: Normal operation.

4-6 Close: Force to stop FRB3 Timer.

1 SGPIO_IBMC_DOUT_PD

2 BMC_FRB3_SB3V

3 SGPIO_IBMC_DATOUT

4 BMC_R_FRB3

5 p_3V3_AUX

6 GND

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the EFI on the motherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup, saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that

allows the user to modify basic system conguration settings or to activate certain system features. When the

power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS to keep the

conguration values in the CMOS.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <F2> key during the POST when the power is turned on.

• BIOS ashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems of using the current BIOS version, it is recommended that you don't ash the BIOS. To ash the BIOS, do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS ashing may result in system malfunction.

• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent system instability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values. (Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery/ clearing CMOS jumper in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)

BIOS Setup Program Function Keys

<f><g> Move the selection bar to select the screen <h><i> Move the selection bar to select an item <Enter> Execute command or enter the submenu <Esc> Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu <F1> Show descriptions of general help <F3> Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus <F9> Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus <F10> Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program

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BIOS Setup

Main



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

Advanced



This setup page includes all the items of AMI BIOS special enhanced features.

(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically congure hard disk parameters.)

Chipset



This setup page includes all the submenu options for conguring the function of North Bridge and South

Bridge.

(ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically congure hard disk parameters.)

Security



Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Conguration supervisor password allows you to

restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup. A user password only allows you to view the BIOS settings but not to make changes.

Server Management



Server additional features enabled/disabled setup menus.

Boot Options



This setup page provides items for conguration of boot sequence.

Boot Manager



This setup page provides conguration of boot up devices.

Exit



Save all the changes made in the BIOS Setup program to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing

<F10> can also carry out this task.) Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in effect. Pressing <Y> to the conrmation mes-

sage will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing <Esc> can also carry out this task.)

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BIOS Setup

2-1 The Main Menu

Once you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Menu (as shown below) appears on the screen. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter other sub-menu.

Main Menu Help

The on-screen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu.

Submenu Help

While in a submenu, press <F1> to display a help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. Press <Esc> to exit the help screen. Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of

the submenu.

• When the system is not stable as usual, select the Load Default Values item to set your system to its defaults.

• The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ by BIOS version.

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BIOS Setup

BIOS Version

Display version number of the BIOS setup utility.

Memory

Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

System Date

Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format.

System Time

Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format.

Access Level

Display the current accessing level information.

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2-2 Advanced Menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for conguring the function of various hardware components.

Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

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2-2-1 PCIConguration

PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM

When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Onboard LAN1/2 Controller

Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller .

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

LAN1/2 Option ROM

Enable/Disable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

PERR Generation

When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus parity error (PERR) is generated and is routed to NMI.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

SERR Generation

When this item is set to enabled, PCI bus system error (SERR) is generated and is routed to NMI.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Maximum Playload

Set maximum playlooad for PCI Express Device or allow system BIOS to select the value. Options available: Auto/128 Bytes/256 Bytes/512 Bytes/1024 Bytes/2048 Bytes/4096 Bytes. Default setting is 4096 Bytes.

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2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optioanl)

TPM Support

Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

TPM State

Select Enabled to activate TPM State function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Pending Operation

Determine the action when operation is pending.

Options available: None. Default setting is None.

Current Status Information

Display current TPM status information.

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2-2-3 CPUConguration

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BIOS Setup

Socket 0/1 Information

CPU Signature

Displays the processor ID information.

Microcode Patch

Display Microcode patch.

Max CPU Speed

Display the maximum processor speed.

Min CPU Speed

Display the minimum processor speed.

Processor Cores

Display the information of the processor core.

Intel HT Technology

Display Intel Hyper Threading Technology function support information.

Intel VT-x Technology

Display Intel Virtualization Technology function support information.

Cache Information

L1 Data Cache

Display the information of L1 Data Cache.

L1 Code Cache

Display the information of L1 Code Cache.

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L2 Cache

Display the information of L2 Cache per Core.

L3 Cache

Display the information of total L3 Cache per socket.

CPU Speed

Display the current installed CPU speed.

64-bit

Display the supported infprmation of installed CPU.

Hyper-threading

The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently. When hyper-threading is enabled, multi-threaded software applications can

execute their threads, thereby improving performance. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Limit CPUID Maximum

When enabled, the processor will limit the maximum COUID input values to 03h when queried, even if

the processor suppports a higher CPUID input value.

When disabled, the processor will return the actual maximum CPUID input value of the processor when

queried.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Execute Disable Bit

When enabled, the processor prevents the execution of code in data-only memory pages. This provides

some protection against buffer overow attacks.

When disabled, the processor will not restrict code execution in any memory area. This makes the pro-

cessor more vulnerable to buffer overow attacks.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Intel Virtualization Technology

Select whether to enable the Intel Virtualization Technology function. VT allows a single platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-2-3-1CPUPowerManagementConguration

CPU Management

Power Technology

Congure the power management features. Options available: Disable/Energy Efcient/Custom. Default setting is Custom.

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology)

Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Turbo Mode

When this feature is enabled, the processor can dynamically overclock one or two of its four processing

cores to improve performance with applications that are not multi-threaded or optimized for quad-core processors.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

CPU C3/C6 Report

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3/C6 mode in system halt state. When enabled,

the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power con-

sumption. The C3/C6 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Options available for C3 Report: ACPI C2/ACPI C3/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Options available for C6 Report: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

(Note)

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CPU C7 Report

(Note)

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Package C State Limit

Congure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Default setting is No Limit.

(Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information about

Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging

Runtime Error Logging Support

Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

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2-2-5 SATAConguration

SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5

Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices.

(Note)

SATA Mode

Select the on chip SATA type.

IDE Mode: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the

IDE emulation mode. This is not allowed to access RAID setup utility.

RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions. You will

be allows access the RAID setup utility at boot time.

AHCI Mode: When set to AHCI,the SATA controller enables its AHCI functionality. Then the RAID

function is disabled and cannot be access the RAID setup utility at boot time.

Options available: IDE/RAID/AHCI/Disabled. Default setting is AHCI Mode.

(Note) This item is will not appear when the SATA mode is set ot RAID mode.

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2-2-6 SASConguration

Device 0/1/2/3

Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices.

(Note) The number of SATA and SAS devices depends of the PCH SKU.

(Note)

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2-2-7 SuperIOConguration

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 SerialPort1/2Conguration

When enabled allows you to congure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no conguration for the serial port.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Device Settings

Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ.

Change Settings

Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. When set to Auto allows the server’s BIOS or OS to select a

conguration.

Options available: Auto/IO=3F8; IRQ=4/IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/ IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 /IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12/IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12.

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2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection

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Console Redirection

Select whether to enable console redirection for specied device. Console redirection enables users to

manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

(Note)

Terminal Type

Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection.

Options available: VT100/VT100+/ANSI /VT-UTF8.

Bits per second

Select the baud rate for console redirection. Options available: 9600/19200/57600/115200.

Data Bits

Select the data bits for console redirection. Options available: 7/8.

Parity

A parity bit can be sent with the data bits to detect some transmission errors. Even: parity bi is 0 if the num of 1's in the data bits is even. Odd: parity bit is0if num of 1's the data bits is odd. Mark: parity bit is always 1. Space: Parity bit is always 0. Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection.

Options available: None/Even/Odd/Mark/Space.

Stop Bits

Stop bits indicate the end of a serial data packet. (A start bit indicates the beginning). The standard setting is 1 stop bit. Communication with slow devices may require more than 1 stop bit. Options available: 1/2.

Flow Control

Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overow. When sending data, if the receiving buffers are

full, a 'stop' signal can be sent to stop the data ow. Once the buffers are empty, a 'start' signal can be

sent to re-start the ow. Hardware ow control uses two wires to send start/stop signals. Options available: None/Hardware RTS/CTS.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

Enable/Disable VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

Recorder Mode

When this mode enabled, only text will be send. This is to capture Terminal data.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

Resolution 100x31

Enables or disables extended terminal resolution. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection. Options available: 80x24/80X25.

(Note) Advanced items prompt when this item is dened.

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Serial Port for Out-of-Bnad Management/Windows Emerency Service (EMS)

Console Redirection

Select whether to enable console redirection for specied device. Console redirection enables users to

manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

(Note)

Console Redirection Settings

Press [Enter] to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings.

Out-of-Bnad Mgmt Port

Microsoft Windows Emerency Management Service (EMS) allows for remote management of a Windows

Server OS through a serial port. Options available: COM1

BMC SOL Serial Port Switch

Enabled: COM1 Switch to AST2300 SOL UART. Disabled: COM1 Switch to IT8728 SOL UART1. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

(Note) Advanced items prompt when this item is dened.

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2-3 Chipset Menu

The Chipset menu display submenu options for conguring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge.

Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen.

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2-3-1 NorthBridgeConguration

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Compatibility RID

Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

 MemoryConguration

Total Memory

Determines how much total memory is present during the POST.

Current Memory Mode

Displays the cuurent memory mode. Memory mode can be determined in Memory Mode item.

Current Memory Speed

Displays the cuurent memory speed.

Memory Mode

Determine the memory mode.

When set to Indendent mode, all DIMMs are available to the operation system. When set to Mirroring mode, the motherboard maintains two identical (redundant) copies of all data in

memory.

When set to Lockstep mode, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of

operations in parallel.

When set to Sparing mode, a preset threshold of coorectable errors is used to trigger fail-over.

The spare memory is put online and used as active memory in place of the failed memory. Options available: Indendent /Mirroring/ Lockstep/Sparing.

Numa

Enable/Disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) function.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

DIMM Voltage

Congure the DIMM voltage.

Options available: Auto/ Force 1.5v/Force 1.35v. Default setting is Auto.

Enforce DIMM

To enforce POR function. When disabled, the system will enforce 1600MHz LRDIMM. Options available: Enforce EN/Stretch EN/Enforce DIS. Default setting is Enforce EN.

To clear ECC Flag

When DDR3 Channel is maskoff after ECC multibit errors, it is required to clear ECC flag to make

masked off channels be available. Options available: None/To clear ECC Flag when save and exit. Default setting is None.

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2-3-1-1IOHConguration

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 IOHConguration

 Intel(R)VTforDirectedI/OConguration

Intel(R) I/OAT

Enable/Disable Intel OAT Technology function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

DCA Support

Enable/Disable Direct Cache Access Support function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

VGA Priority

Dene the display device priority.

Options available: Onboard/Offboard. Default setting is Offboard.

Target VGA

Displays the information of Target VGA.

Gen3 Equalization WA's

Enable/DIsable the support for Gen3 Equalization Workaround.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

PCIE Slot1 Speed

Select PCIe slot 1 speed.

Options available: GEN1/GEN2/GEN3. Default setting is GEN2.

PCIE Slot3 Speed

Select PCIe slot 3 speed.

Options available: GEN1/GEN2/GEN3. Default setting is GEN2.

IOH 1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control

PCIE Slot2 Speed

Select PCIe slot 2 speed.

Options available: GEN1/GEN2/GEN3. Default setting is GEN2.

Intel(R) VT-d

Enable/Disable Intel VT-d Technology function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

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2-3-1-2 DIMM Information

DIMM Information:

DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information

CPU Socket 0: DDR_3_P0_A0/DDR_3_P0_b0/DDR_3_P0_c0/DDR_3_P0_C1 Status

CPU Socket 1: DDR_3_P1_D0/DDR_3_P1_E0/DDR_3_P1_F0/DDR_3_P1_F1 Status

The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots.

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2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration

PCH Information:

Name/Stepping Information

Displays the name and stepping information of the south bridge.

 SBChipsetConguration

PCH Compatibility RID

Enable/Disable PCH Compatibility RID support.

Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Restore on AC Power Loss

Denes the power state to resume to after a sys- tem shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC

power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown. When

set to Stay Off, the system remains off after power shutdown. Options available: Last State/Stay Off/Power On. The default setting depends on the BMC setting.

Deep Power off Mode

Enable/Disable Deep Power off Mode. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

SCU devices

Enable/Disable Patsburg SCU devices. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

(Note)

(Note) When the power policy is controlled by BMC, please wait for 15-20seconds for BMC to save the

last power state.

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Onboard SAS oprom

Enable/Disable onboard SAS option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Onboard SATA RAID oprom

Enable/Disable onboard SATA RAID option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-4 Security Menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.

There are two types of passwords that you can set:

• Administrator Password

Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility.

• User Password

Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the Setup menus. To enable or disable

this eld, a Administrator Password must rst be set. A user can only access and modify the

System Time, System Date, and Set User Password elds.

Administrator Password Status

This parameter indicates whether a Administrator Password has been assigned.

User Password Status

This parameter indicates whether a user pass- word has been assigned. To clear the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password,

press <Enter> again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear, indicating the password has

been cancelled.

Set Administrator Password

Press Enter to congure the Administrator password.

Set User Password

Press Enter to congure the user password.

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2-5 Server Management Menu

System Information

Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related sub-

menu.

BMCLANConguration

BMC LAN Conguration. Press Enter to access the related submenu.

System Event Log

Press Enter to access the related system event log.

Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN

Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS command. Options available: Mode2(NSCI)/ Mode1 (Dedicated).

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2-5-1 System Information

The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as Sys-

tem product information. Items on this window are non-congurable.

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2-5-2 BMCLANConguration

CongurationSource

Select to congure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option willnot

modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase.

Options available: Static/Dynamic/Do Nothing.

IP Address

Display IP Address information.

Subnet Mask

Display Subnet Mask information. Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals, for example, 192.168.000.001.

Default Gateway Address

Display Default Gateway Address information.

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2-5-3 System Event Log

Enabling/DIsabling Options

SEL Components

Enable/Disable all features fo system event logging during system boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

Erasing Settings

Erase SEL

Choose this option for erasing Smbios Event Log is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

Options available: Yes/No.

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2-6 Boot Option Menu

The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error

message if the legacy drive(s) specied is not bootable.

By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence:

1. UEFI device.

2. Hard drive.

Bootup NumLock State

Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function.

Options available: On/Off. Default setting is On.

Quiet Boot

Enables or disables showing the logo during POST. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled.

Interrupt 19 Capture

Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When enabled, this BIOS fea-

ture allows the ROM BIOS of those host adaptors to "capture" Interrupt 19 during the boot process so

that drives attached to these adaptors can function as bootable disks. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled.

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2-7 Boot Manager

The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if

the legacy drive(s) specied is not bootable.

UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell

Press Enter to congure the device as the boot-up drive.

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2-8 Exit Menu

The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then

press Enter.

Save Changes and Exit

Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup.

Options available: Yes/No.

Discard Changes and Exit

Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup.

Options available: Yes/No.

Save Changes

Saves changes made in the BIOS setup.

Options available: Yes/No.

Discard Changes

Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup.

Options available: Yes/No.

Load Default Values

Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup Defaults are quite demanding in terms

of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of low-performance

components and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function properly.

Options available: Yes/No.

Save as User Default Values

Saves as user default and close the BIOS setup.

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Options available: Yes/No.

Load User Default Values

Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters.

Options available: Yes/No.

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Appendix

Chapter 3 Appendix

3-1 FAQ

Question Answer

Why does when PCIE graphics card is used as default displaying device, iKVM video display always show “out of range”? Why does BMC featured server power on take longer time?

For Dual Processor server platform, Do you need to connect both 8 Pin Power supply connector to power on? Can you use E5-1400 series processor on Dual Processor EN server?

IKVM function can only be supported by using onboard video out.

BMC featured server require BMC initialization before power on, please wait for BMC LED start to blink which indicates BMC initial process was completed the BIOS will start functioning. Yes, this Dual processor platform require both 8 pin power connector for power supply else it will not power on. No, E5-1400 series processor can only be used on Single Processor EN server.

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