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

GA-7PCSL

GA-7PCSLX

LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel® Xeon® series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

Copyright

© 2012 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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

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

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

http://www.gigabyte.com

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 Specifications....................................................................................		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 Configuration...................................................................		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 Configuration....................................................................................................	59
	2-2-2	Trusted Computing (Optioanl).................................................................................	60
	2-2-3	CPU Configuration..................................................................................................	61
	2-2-3-1 CPU Power Management Configuration.................................................................		64
	2-2-4	Runtime Error Logging............................................................................................	66
	2-2-5	SATA Configuration.................................................................................................	67
	2-2-6	SAS Configuration...................................................................................................	68
	2-2-7	Super IO Configuration...........................................................................................	69
	2-2-8	Serial Port Console Redirection.............................................................................	71
2-3	Chipset Menu..................................................................................................		74
	2-3-1	North Bridge Configuration......................................................................................	75
	2-3-1-1	IOH Configuration...................................................................................................	77
	2-3-1-2	DIMM Information....................................................................................................	79
	2-3-2	South Bridge Configuration.....................................................................................	80
2-4	Security Menu.................................................................................................		82
2-5	Server Management Menu.............................................................................		83
	2-5-1	System Information.................................................................................................	84
	2-5-2	BMC LAN Configuration..........................................................................................	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 37 38 40		41 42
36	39
33
32
31

30
	49
29	48
28	47
27

1

2

3

4

43

44

45 46

26	50
		51
	52
25		21	19
24	23	22	20	18	17	16	15	14

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

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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

35 36	38	40	41	42	43	1	2
37	39
34
33
32

31		51
	50
30	49
29	48	44
		45
28
		46 47

	52
27		53
	54
26
25		21	19
24	23	22	20	18	17	16

3	4	5	6
			7
			8
			9
			10
			11

	12
	13
15	14

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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 components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap, keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

•If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

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1-2	Product Specifications
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
			* 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
	LAN		2 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
	Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1)
			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)
	Onboard		ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM
	Graphics
	Storage Interface		Intel® C600 controller
			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, RAID 1
	USB		Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected
			to the internal USB headers)

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Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		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		System voltage detection
Monitor		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 flash
		AMI BIOS
Form Factor		CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 6 layers PCB

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications 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
		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
		* 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
LAN		2 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
Expansion Slots		1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIE_1)
		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)
Onboard		ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM
Graphics
Storage Interface		Intel® C600 controller
		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, RAID 1
USB		Up to 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected
		to the internal USB headers)

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Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		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		System voltage detection
Monitor		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 flash
		AMI BIOS
Form Factor		CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications 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 specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

Step 1. Raise the metal locking lever on the socket. Step 2. Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket. Step 3. Lift the metal cover.

Step 4. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The CPU only fits in one orientation.

Step 5. 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.

1

1

1

1

2

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 Configuration

This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual/3 Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.

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

Channel A: 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

GA-7PCSL

	Channel A	Channel B	Channel C
	DDR3_P0_A0	DDR3_P0_B0	DDR3_P0_C0
	DDR3_P1_D0	DDR3_P1_E0	DDR3_P0_C1
U-DIMM			DDR3_P1_F0
			DDR3_P1_F1
	Single-Rank	Single-Rank	Single-Rank
	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank
	Channel A	Channel B	Channel C
	DDR3_P0_A0	DDR3_P0_B0	DDR3_P0_C0
	DDR3_P1_D0	DDR3_P1_E0	DDR3_P0_C1
			DDR3_P1_F0
R-DIMM			DDR3_P1_F1
	Single-Rank	Single-Rank	Single-Rank
	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank
	Quad-Rank	Quad-Rank	Quad-Rank

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.
	1
	2

2

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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 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash 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 idenfication function.

Connection/

Activity LED

Speed LED

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

State

Description

State

Description

Orange

1 Gbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green

100 Mbps data rate

On

No data transmission

LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

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

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

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1-6 Internal Connectors

GA-7PCSL

21	14	19	24
13			5
15			3
12

18

16

17

1

22	11	2	8	6	23 20	4
10		9		7

1)	ATX1	13)	COM2
2)	P12V_AUX1	14)	SCU_SGPIO
3)	P12V_AUX2	15)	FP_1
4)	CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)	16)	MINISAS_1
5)	CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)	17)	MINISAS_2
6)	SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)	18)	SAS0/1/2/3
7)	SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)	19)	IPMB
8)	SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)	20)	BAT
9)	SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)	21)	TPM_MEZZ1
10)	PMbus_CN_1	22)	BP_1
11)	SATA0/1	23)	SKU_KEY1
12)	F_USB1	24)	BMC_LED1

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GA-7PCSLX

21	19	24	5		3

13
15	1

12

18

16 14 25

17

22	11	9	7	4	23 20	2
10		8		6

1)	ATX1	14)	SCU_SGPIO
2)	P12V_AUX1	15)	FP_1
3)	P12V_AUX2	16)	MINISAS_1
4)	CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)	17)	SATA2/3/4/5
5)	CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)	18)	SAS0/1/2/3
6)	SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)	19)	IPMB
7)	SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)	20)	BAT
8)	SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)	21)	TPM_MEZZ1
9)	SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)	22)	BP_1
10)	PMbus_CN_1	23)	SKU_KEY1
11)	SATA0/1	24)	BMC_LED1
12)	F_USB1	25)	SATA_SGPIO
13)	COM2

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 components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first 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

	5	8
GA-7PCSL	1	4
	P12V_AUX1
	Pin No.	Definition
	1	GND
	2	GND
	3	GND
	4	GND
	5	P12V_DDR3_CPU0
	6	P12V_DDR3_CPU0
	7	P12V_CPU0
	8	P12V_CPU0
	P12V_AUX2
GA-7PCSLX	Pin No.	Definition
	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	ATX1
(GA-7PCSL)	(GA-7PCSLX)	ATX1

24	13	1	Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
12			1	3.3V	13	3.3V
			2	3.3V	14	-12V
			3	GND	15	GND
			4	+5V	16	PS_ON (soft On/Off)
			5	GND	17	GND
			6	+5V	18	GND
			7	GND	19	GND
			8	Power Good	20	-5V
			9	5VSB (stand by +5V)	21	+5V
			10	+12V	22	+5V
			11	+12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	23	+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
1		12	12	3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)	24	GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
	24
13

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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-7PCSL

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2 CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4

CPU1_FAN

GA-7PCSLX

1

1

CPU1_FAN

CPU1_FAN

SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PCSLX)

(GA-7PCSL)

1

1

CPU0_FAN

CPU0_FAN

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PCSL)

(GA-7PCSLX)

1

SYS_FAN4

(GA-7PCSLX)

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	+12V
3	Sense
4	Speed Control

	SYS_FAN1
	SYS_FAN2	CPU0_FAN
	SYS_FAN3
	SYS_FAN4

•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)

	5	Pin No.	Definition
		1	SMB CLK
	GA-7PCSL
		2	SMB DATA
		3	SMB Alert
	1	4	GND Sense
		5	3.3V Sense

GA-7PCSLX

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

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.	Definition
	7	1	GND
		2	TXP
		3	TXN
	GA-7PCSL	4	GND
		5	RXN
	1	6	RXP
		7	P5V/GND

GA-7PCSLX

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

• A RAID 10 configuration requires four hard drives.

(Note) When a RAID configuration is built across the SATA 3Gb/s channels, the system performance of

the RAID configuration may vary depends on the devices are connected.
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