Gigabyte GA-7PESH4 User Manual

GA-7PESH4

Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel® E5-2600 series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1003

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Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			5
GA-7PESH4 Motherboard Layout....................................................................................			6
Block Diagram..................................................................................................................			9
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation....................................................................................			10
1-1	Installation Precautions...................................................................................		10
1-2	Product Specifications....................................................................................		11
1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................................			13
	1-3-1	Installing the CPU...................................................................................................	13
	1-3-2	Installing the CPU Cooler........................................................................................	15
1-4	Installing the Memory......................................................................................		16
	1-4-1	Four Channel Memory Configuration......................................................................	16
	1-4-2	Installing a Memory ................................................................................................	17
	1-4-3	DIMM Population Table ..........................................................................................	17
1-5	Back Panel Connectors..................................................................................		18
1-6	Internal Connectors........................................................................................		19
1-7	Jumper Settings..............................................................................................		33
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			39
2-1	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		41
2-2	Advanced Menu..............................................................................................		43
	2-2-1	PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................	44
	2-2-1-1	PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................	46
	2-2-2	Runtime Error Logging............................................................................................	48
	2-2-3	CPU Configuration..................................................................................................	49
	2-2-3-1	CPU Power Management Configuration.................................................................	52
	2-2-4	USB Configuration..................................................................................................	54
	2-2-5	SATA Configuration.................................................................................................	55
	2-2-6	Info Report Configuration........................................................................................	57
	2-2-7	Super IO Configuration...........................................................................................	58
	2-2-8	Serial Port Console Redirection.............................................................................	60
	2-2-9	Network Stack.........................................................................................................	63
	2-2-10	Intel (R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection..............................................................	64
2-3	Chipset Menu..................................................................................................		66
	2-3-1	North Bridge............................................................................................................	67
	2-3-1-1	IOH Configuration...................................................................................................	70
	2-3-1-2	QPI Configuration....................................................................................................	72
	2-3-1-3	DIMM Information....................................................................................................	73
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	2-3-2	South Bridge Configuration.....................................................................................	74
	2-3-3	Intel ME Subsystem................................................................................................	75
2-4	Security Menu.................................................................................................		76
	2-4-1 Secure Boot menu (Optional)..................................................................................		77
	2-4-1-1	Image Execution Policy .........................................................................................	78
	2-4-1-2	Key Management ..................................................................................................	79
2-5	Server Management Menu.............................................................................		81
	2-5-1	BMC LAN Configuration..........................................................................................	82
	2-5-2	Gbt BMC Function...................................................................................................	83
	2-5-3	View FRU Information.............................................................................................	84
	2-5-4	System Event Log ..................................................................................................	85
2-6	Boot Menu.....................................................................................................		86
	2-6-1	CSM16 Parameters ................................................................................................	88
	2-6-2	CSM Parameters ....................................................................................................	89
2-7	Exit Menu........................................................................................................		91
Chapter 3 Appendix		.......................................................................................................	92
3-1	Regulatory Statements...................................................................................		92

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Box Contents

Motherboard

Driver CD

Two SATA cables

I/O Shield

CPU Power cables

•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-7PESH4 Motherboard Layout

46

45

44

43

42

41

40

47	48	56	69	70	1	2	3	4	5

52 53 5455 49 5051

60 61 62 63

	57
	64	65	66
			67
	58
			68
	59
33	32

34		25	21
35	26	22
36	27	23
37	28	24
31			17

39

38

30

29

20

19

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13 14

15

16

18

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	Item	Code	Description
	1	SW1	ID switch
	2	MLAN1	BMC Management LAN port
	3	USB_LAN1	LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom)
	4	USB_LAN2	LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom)
	5	LAN_3_4	LAN ports
	6	COM1_VGA1	Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom)
	7	USB_A1	Type A USB connector
	8	PCIE_5	PCI-E slot 5 (x16 slot)
	9	ATX1	24 pin power connector
	10	P12V_AUX2	8 pin power connector
	11	PWR_DET1	PMBus connector
	12	CPU1_FAN	CPU1 fan cable connector
	13	DDR3_P1_E0	Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
	14	DDR3_P1_E1	Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
	15	DDR3_P1_F0	Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
	16	DDR3_P1_F1	Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
	17	CPU1	Intel LGA2011 socket (Secondary CPU)
	18	SYS_FAN4	Systen fan connector #4
	19	SYS_FAN3	Systen fan connector #3
	20	P12V_AUX1	8 pin power connector
	21	DDR3_P1_H1	Channel 4 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
	22	DDR3_P1_H0	Channel 4 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
	23	DDR3_P1_G1	Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
	24	DDR3_P1_G0	Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
	25	DDR3_P0_A0	Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
	26	DDR3_P0_A1	Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
	27	DDR3_P0_B0	Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
	28	DDR3_P0_B1	Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
	29	SYS_FAN2	Systen fan connector #2
	30	SYS_FAN1	Systen fan connector #1
	31	CPU0	Intel LGA2011 socket (Primary CPU)
	32	BAT1	Battery socket
	33	CPU0_FAN	CPU0 fan cable connector
	34	DDR3_P0_D1	Channel 4 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
	35	DDR3_P0_D0	Channel 4 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
	36	DDR3_P0_C1	Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
	37	DDR3_P0_C0	Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
	38	BP_1	HDD back plane board header
	39	FP_1	Front panel header
	40	SATA1	SATA 6Gb/s connector
	41	SATA_DOM1	SATA1 port DOM support jumper
	42	SATA2	SATA 6Gb/s connector
	43	SATA_DOM2	SATA2 port DOM support jumper
	44	SATA3/SATA4/SATA5/SATA6	SATA 3Gb/s connectors
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	45	FRONT_USB	USB 2.0 connectors
	46	COM2	Serial port cable connector
	47	MINI_CN2	Mini SAS cable connector
	48	MINI_CN1	Mini SAS cable connector
	49	S3_MASK	S3 Power On Select jumper
	50	FLASH_DP1	Flash descriptor security jumper
	51	CLR_CMOS1	Clear CMOS jumper
	52	SSB_ME1	ME recovery jumper
	53	PASSWORD1	Skip supervisor paswword jumper
	54	BIOS_RVCR1	BIOS recovery jumper
	55	BMC_FRB1	Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper
	56	BIOS_WP1	BIOS write protect jumper
	57	TPM_1	TPM module connector
	58	SATA_SGPIO1	SATA SGPIO header
	59	SSB_BIOS1	BIOS ROM
	60	PCIE_1	PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot)
	61	PCIE2	PCI-E slot 2 (x16 slot/Running at x8; shared
			bandwidth with PCI-E slot 3)
	62	PCIE_3	PCI-E slot 3 (x16 slot/Running at x8; shared
			bandwidth with PCI-E slot 2)
	63	PCIE_4	PCI-E slot 4 (x16 slot)
	64	U56	BMC uopgrade ROM
	65	BMC_LED1	BMC firmware readiness LED
	66	J2	LAN3 link/active LED
	67	IPMB1	IPMB connector
	68	J3	LAN4 link/active LED
	69	SKU_KEY1	Intel C600 series upgrade key
	70	JP1	Chassis intrusion header

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 35 for SATA_DOM1 and SATA_DOM2 jumper setting instruction.

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Block Diagram

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1-2		Product Specifications
	CPU			Support for Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 series processors in the LGA2011 package
				L3 cache varies with CPU
				Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s
				Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
				Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)
	Chipset			Intel® C602 (Patsburg-A) Chipset
	Memory			16 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128GB (UDIMM) and
				512GB (RDIMM) of system memory
				16 x 1.35V DDR3L DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB of system memory
				Four channel memory architecture
				Support for 800/1066/1333/1600 memory modules
				Support for ECC RDIMM/ UDIMM memory modules
	LAN			Intel® I350 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
	Expansion Slots			3 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_1/PCIE_4/PCIE_5)
				1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_3/)
				1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (Gen3/PCIE2/The slot shares bandwidth
				with the PCIE_3 slot. When the this slot is populated, the PCIE_3 slot will
				operate at up to x8 mode.)
	Onboard			ASPEED® AST2300 supports 16MB VRAM
	Graphics
	Storage Interface			Intel® C602 controller
				2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA1/SATA2)
				4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA3/SATA4/SATA5/SATA6)
				2 x SAS 6Gb/s connectors (8 additional ports via the SAS brackets connected
				to the internal SAS headers)
				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 additional ports via the USB
				brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
				1 x Type A USB connector
Intel C600 Upgrade ROM SKUs:
		Upgrade ROM			SCU Ports		Protocol Enabled		Intel RSTe SAS
		SKU#							RAID 5
		Patsburg-A; no			4 ports		SATA Only		SATA RAID 5
		upgrade ROM
		1			4 ports		SATA/SAS		No
		2			4 ports		SATA/SAS		Yes
		5			8 ports		SATA/SAS		No
		6			8 ports		SATA/SAS		Yes
		9			8 ports		SATA Only		SATA RAID 5

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Hardware Installation

Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
Connectors		2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
	2 x Mini SAS connectors (SAS 3Gb/s signal)
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
	1 x PMBus header
	2 x CPU fan headers
	4 x System fan headers
	1 x Front panel header
	1 x Back plane borad header
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
	1 x USB 2.0/1.1 Type A connector
	1 x TPM module connector
	1 x Serial port connector
	1 x SKU KEY header
	1 x SPGIO header
Rear Panel I/O		4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	5 x RJ-45 port (1 x 10/100 dedicated management LAN 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		EATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 12.9 inch, 10 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.

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

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

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

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

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

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

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

Pin One Corner of the CPU

Socket

Alignment Key Alignment Key

LGA2011 CPU

Notch Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on

the CPU

Notch Notch

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Hardware Installation

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

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

•• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU is inserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Lever A	Lever B

Step 1:

Push the lever closest to the "unlock" marking " " (below referred as lever A) down and away from

the socket to release it.

Step 3:

Gently press lever A to allow the load plate to rise. Open the load plate. (Note: DO NOT touch the socket contacts after the load plate is opened.)

Step 5:
Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully replace
the load plate. Then secure lever B under its
retention tab. The protective plastic cover may pop
off from the load plate during the process of engaging
the lever. Remove the cover. Save the cover properly
and always replace it when the CPU is not installed.
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Step 2:

Push the lever closest to the "lock" marking "" (below referred as lever B) down and away from the socket. Then lift the lever.

Step 4:

Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers. Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket (or align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys) and carefully insert the CPU into the socket vertically.

Step 6:

Finally, secure lever A under its retention tab to complete the installation of the CPU.

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Refer to the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (Actual installation process may differ depending the CPU cooler to be used. Refer to the user's manual for your CPU cooler.)

Step 1:

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

Step 3:

Use one hand to hold the cooler and the other to tighten the screws in a diagonal sequence with a screw driver. Begin tightening a screw with a few turns and repeat with the screw diagonally opposite the one you just tightened. Then do the same to the other pair. Next, fully tighten the four screws.

Step 2:

Place the cooler atop the CPU, aligning the four mounting screws with the mounting holes on the ILM. (If your cooler has a fan grill which may cause interference when you tighten the screws, remove it first and replace it after tightening the screws.)

Step 4:

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

Please pay more attention 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 Four Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides eight DDR3 memory sockets and supports Four Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory.

Enabling Four Channel memory mode will be four times of the original memory bandwidth.

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

Channel 1: DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_A1 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P0_E0, DDR3_P0_E1 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_B1(For pimary CPU) DDR3_P0_F0, DDR3_P0_F1 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1(For pimary CPU) DDR3_P0_G0, DDR3_P0_G1 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 4: DDR3_P0_D0, DDR3_P0_D1(For pimary CPU) DDR3_H0_F0, DDR3_P0_H1 (For secondary CPU)

D1		A0
DDR3 P0 C0 DDR3 P0 C1 DDR3 P0 D0 DDR3 P0_		A1 P0_		H1
	B0 P0		H0 P1
		_	_ _
	P0_	DDR3	G1 P1	DDR3
			_
			P1_
	DDR3B1P0 DDR3	DDR3	_	DDR3 P1F1 DDR3P1F0 DDR3E1P1 DDR3E0P1
			DR3D
		DDR3G0P1 DDR3

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

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

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

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1-4-2	Installing a Memory
	Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
	cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module.
	Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
Installation Step:
Step 1.	Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down.
Step 2.	Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
Note:	For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs.
Step 3.	Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
	1
	2

2

1-4-3 DIMM Population Table

	1N or 2N	DIMM1	DIMM0			1N or 2N	DIMM1	DIMM0
	1N	Empty	Single-Rank			1N	Empty	Single-Rank
	1N	Empty	Dual-Rank		U-DIMM	1N	Empty	Dual-Rank
	1N	Empty	Quad-Rank			2N	Single-Rank	Single-Rank
R-DIMM	1N	Single-Rank	Single-Rank			2N	Single-Rank	Dual-Rank
	1N	Single-Rank	Dual-Rank			2N	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank
	1N	Dual-Rank	Dual-Rank
	1N	Single-Rank	Quad-Rank
	1N	Dual-Rank	Quad-Rank
	1N	Quad-Rank	Quad-Rank

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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 Ports (Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports)

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.

Link

MLAN Speed LED:

Link/Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

Green On

100 Mbps data rate

On

Link between system and network or no

Green Blink

10 Mbps or 100 Mbps

access

data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

10/100 LAN Port

Off

10 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Link

I350 Speed LED:

Link/Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

Yellow On

1 Gbps data rate

On

Link between system and network or no

Yellow Blink

Identify 1 Gbps data

access

rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Green On

100 Mbps data rate

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

10/100/1000 LAN Port

Green Blink

Identify 100 Mbps data

rate

Off

10 Mbps data rate

Speed LED

Link

Activity LED

•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

16	17	20	21	23	24

15

14

11			1
		25
		27	22
		26	3
12			4
13	5	28	6

18

19

		7	8	2	9	10
	1)	ATX1	15)	COM2
	2)	P12V_AUX1	16)	MINII_CN2
	3)	P12V_AUX2	17)	MINII_CN1
	4)	PWR_DET1 (PMBus)	18)	FP_1
	5)	CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)	19)	BP_1
	6)	CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)	20)	TPM_1
	7)	SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)	21)	SATA_SGPIO
	8)	SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)	22)	IPMB1
	9)	SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)	23)	SKU_KEY1
	10)	SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)	24)	JP1
	11)	SATA3/4/5/6	25)	J2
	12)	SATA2	26)	J3
	13)	SATA1	27)	BMC_LED1
14)		FRONT_USB	28)	BAT1
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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.

•If you are using the power supply that split up into several sets of +12V, please attach the power cable (see below picture) to P12V_AUX1 and P12V_AUX2 first, then connect the +12V power connector of the power supply into cable box-header.

•If you are using the power supply that provide single +12V, just install power supply connectors to P12V_AUX1 and P12V_AUX2 directly.

•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
8	5

			Pin No.	Definition
	4	1	1	GND
			2	GND
			3	GND
	P12V_AUX2		4	GND
			5	+12V
	5	1
			6	+12V
			7	+12V
			8	+12V
	8	4

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	ATX1
	13	1	ATX1
			Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
			1	3.3V	13	3.3V
			2	3.3V	14	-12V
			3	GND	15	GND
			4	+5V	16	PS_ON
			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
		12	11	+12V	23	+5V
	24		12	3.3V	24	GND

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4) PWR_DET1 (PMBus connector)

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

5/6/7/8/9/10) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)

The motherboard has two 4-pin CPU fan headers, four 4-pin 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.

CPU0_FAN	CPU1_FAN

1

1

1

1

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

FAN2

SYS_FAN3

SYS_

FAN4

SYS_FAN1 SYS_

•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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11)SATA3/SATA4/SATA5/SATA6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

7						Pin No.	Definition
						1	GND
						2	TXP
						3	TXN
						4	GND
1						5	RXN
						6	RXP
						7	GND

12/13) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

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

1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device.

7

1

When SATA_DOM1/2 jumper are set to Normal Mode:

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	TXP
3	TXN
4	GND
5	RXN
6	RXP
7	GND

When SATA_DOM1/2 Jumper are set to 1-2 pin:

Pin No.	Definition
1	GND
2	TXP
3	TXN
4	GND
5	RXN
6	RXP
7	P5V

• 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 6Gb/s channels, the system performance of the RAID configuration may vary depends on the devices are connected.

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14)FRONT_USB (Front USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 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.	Definition
1	2		1	Power (5V)
			2	Power (5V)
			3	USB DX-
			4	USB DY-
			5	USB DX+
9	10		6	USB DY+
			7	GND
			8	GND
			9	No Pin
			10	NC

15) COM2 (Serial Port Headers)

The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.

1	2		Pin No.	Definition
			1	NDCD-
			2	NDSR-
			3	NSIN
			4	NRTS-
			5	NSOUT
			6	NCTS-
9	10		7	NDTR-
			8	NRI-
			9	GND
			10	No Pin

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16/17) MINI_CN2/MINI_CN1 (Mini SAS cable connectors)

The Mini SAS connectors conform to SAS3Gb/s standard. Each Mini SAS connector supports four SASdevice.

B1	B18
A1	B18

Pin No.	Definition	Pin No.	Definition
A1	GND	B1	GND
A2	RX0+	B2	TX0+
A3	RX0-	B3	TX0-
A4	GND	B4	GND
A5	RX1+	B5	TX1+
A6	RX1-	B6	TX1-
A7	GND	B7	GND
A8	SIB7	B8	SIB0
A9	SIB3	B9	SIB1
A10	SIB4	B10	SIB2
A11	SIB5	B11	SIB6
A12	GND	B12	GND
A13	RX2+	B13	TX2+
A14	RX2-	B14	TX2-
A15	GND	B15	GND
A16	RX3+	B16	TX3+
A17	RX3-	B17	TX3-
A18	GND	A18	GND

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18)FP_1 (Front Panel Headers)

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

		12 24
Pin No.	Signal Name	Definition
1	PWR_LED+	Power LED Anode
2	5VSB	Front Panel Power
3	KEY	Key
4	ID_LED+	System ID LED Anode
5	PWR_LED-	Power LED Cathode
6	ID_LED-	System ID LED Cathode
7	HDD_LED+	HDD Activity LED Anode
8	SYS_STATUS+	System Fault LED Anode
9	HDD_LED-	HDD Activity LED Cathode
10	SYS_STATUS-	System Fault LED Cathode
11	PWR_BTN	Power Switch
12	LAN1_LED+	NIC#1 Activity LED Anode
13	PWR_BTN (GND)	Power Switch (GND)
14	LAN1_LED-	NIC#1 Activity LED Cathode
15	RST_BTN	Reset Switch
16	SDA	SMBus SDA
17	RST_BTN (GND)	Reset Switch (GND)
18	SCL	SMBus SCL
19	ID_BTN	System ID Switch
20	CASE_OPEN	Chassis Intrusion
21	ID_BTN (GND)	System ID Switch (GND)
22	LAN2_LED+	NIC#2 Activity LED Anode
23	NMI_BTN	NMI to CPU Switch
24	LAN2_LED-	NIC#2 Activity LED Cathode

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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19) BP_1 (HDD Back Plane Board Hearders)

1 2

25 26

20) TPM_1 (TPM Module Connector)

1 2

1314

Pin No.	Definition
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
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	P_3V3_AUX
20	BP_HDD_TYPE
21	P_3V3_AUX
22	FAN_TYPE
23	GND
24	KEY
25	BP_PRESENSE
26	GND

Pin No. Definition

1CLK_33M_TPM

2P_3V3_AUX

3LPC_RST_DEBUG

4P3V3

5LPC_LAD0

6IRQ_SERIAL

7LPC_LAD1

8TPM_DET_N

9LPC_LAD2

10NC

11LPC_LAD3

12GND

13LPC_FRAME_N

14GND

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