GIGABYTE GA-7PESLN, GA-7PESLX, GA-7PESL Owner's Manual

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GA-7PESL GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

Dual LGA1356 sockets motherboard for Intel® Xeon series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

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

GA-7PESL Motherboard Layout ......................................................................................6

GA-7PESLX/GA-7PESLN 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 ............................................................... 15

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................15

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................16

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 17

1-4-1 ThreeChannelMemoryConguration ...................................................................17

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................18

1-5 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 19

1-6 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 21

1-7 Jumper Setting ............................................................................................... 40

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................49

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 51

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 53

2-2-1 H/W Monitor (GA-7PESLN) ....................................................................................55

2-2-2 PCIConguration ...................................................................................................56

2-2-3 Trusted Computing .................................................................................................57

2-2-4 CPUConguration ..................................................................................................58

2-2-5 Runtime Error Logging ...........................................................................................62

2-2-6 SATAConguration.................................................................................................63

2-2-7 SASConguration(GA-7PESLX) ...........................................................................64

2-2-8 SuperIOConguration ...........................................................................................65

2-2-9 Serial Port Console Redirection (GA-7PESLN) ......................................................67

2-3 Chipset Menu ................................................................................................. 69

2-3-1 NorthBridgeConguration .....................................................................................70

2-3-1-1 IOHConguration ...................................................................................................72

2-3-1-2 DIMM Information ...................................................................................................74

2-3-2 SouthBridgeConguration ....................................................................................75

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 76

2-5 Server Management Menu (GA-7PEXL/GA-7PESLX) ................................... 77

2-5-1 System Information .................................................................................................78

2-5-2 BMCLANConguration .........................................................................................79

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2-5-3 System Event Log ..................................................................................................80

2-6 Boot Option Menu .......................................................................................... 81

2-7 Boot Manager ................................................................................................. 83

2-8 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 84

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Box Contents

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-7PESL Motherboard Layout

32 31 30

43 45

44 46

494851

1 2

4 65

8 9

2223

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1819

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 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector 8 P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector

9 CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan connector 10 CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) 11 PMBUS_CN_1 PM Bus connector 12 DDR3_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 13 DDR3_P0_A1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 14 DDR3_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 15 DDR3_P0_B1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 16 DDR3_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 17 DDR3_P0_C1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 18 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector 19 CPU0 Intel LGA1356 socket (Primary CPU) 20 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO connector 21 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector 22 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power connector 23 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector 24 BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper 25 SATA3_D SATA3 port DOM support jumper 26 SATA2_D SATA2 port DOM support jumper 27 SATA2/3/4/5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 28 ATX1 24-pin power connector 29 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector 30 SKU_KEY1 Intel C600 series Upgrade Key 31 RAID_KEY1 RAID Select connector 32 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 33 MINI_CN2 Mini SAS connector 34 MINI_CN1 Mini SAS connector 35 SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper 36 BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumper 37 PASSWORD Clear password jumper 38 ROMST_FRB3 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper 39 F_USB1 Front USB connector 40 F_USB2 Front USB connector 41 FP_1 Front panel connector 42 COM2 Serial port connector 43 PCIE_5 PCI-E slot 5 (x4 slot / x1 signal) 44 BAT Battery socket

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45 PCIE_4 PCI-E slot 4 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 46 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 47 PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 48 IPMB IPMB connector 49 PCIE_2 PCI-E slot 2 (x16 slot / x16 signal) 50 BMC_LED1 BMCrmwarereadinessLED 51 TPM_MEZZ1 TPM connector 52 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot / x16 signal/From secondary

CPU) 53 DDR3_P1_D0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 54 DDR3_P1_D1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) 55 DDR3_P1_E0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 56 DDR3_P1_E1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU) 57 DDR3_P1_F0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 58 DDR3_P1_F1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)

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 48 for SATA2_D and SATA3_D jumper setting instruction.

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GA-7PESLX/GA-7PESLN Motherboard Layout

38 36

35 33

40 39

43 45 49

44 46

5251

1 2

4 65

8 9

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2527

2426

Item Code Description

1 ID_SW ID switch 2 MLAN BMC Management LAN port

(GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX) 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 SYS_FAN3 System fan connector 8 P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector 9 CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan connector

10 CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) 11 ATX1 24-pin power connector 12 DDR3_P0_A0 Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 13 DDR3_P0_A1 Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 14 DDR3_P0_B0 Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 15 DDR3_P0_B1 Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 16 DDR3_P0_C0 Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU) 17 DDR3_P0_C1 Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU) 18 PMBUS_CN_1 PM Bus connector 19 P12V_AUX1 8 pin power connector 20 CPU0_FAN CPU0 fan connector 21 CPU0 Intel LGA1356 socket (Primary CPU) 22 SYS_FAN1 System fan connector 23 SYS_FAN2 System fan connector 24 SYS_FAN4 System fan connector 25 RAID_KEY2 LSI RAID Select connector (GA-7PESLX only) 26 BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper 27 LED2 LSI Firmware Readiness LED 28 MINI_CN2 Mini SAS connector (GA-7PESLX only)

29 MINI_CN1

30 SATA_SGPIO SATA SGPIO connector 31 SATA2/3/4/5 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 32 SATA0/1 SATA 6Gb/s connectors 33 SATA3_D SATA3 port DOM support jumper 34 SATA2_D SATA2 port DOM support jumper 35 SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper 36 BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumper 37 PASSWORD Clear password jumper 38 ROMST_FRB3 Force to Stop FRB3 Timer jumper 39 F_USB1 Front USB connector 40 F_USB2 Front USB connector 41 FP_1 Front panel connector 42 COM2 Serial port connector

Mini SAS connector

Mini SAS connector (SATA signal/GA-7PESLN)

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43 PCIE_5 PCI-E slot 5 (x4 slot / x1 signal) 44 BAT Battery socket 45 PCIE_4 PCI-E slot 4 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 46 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 47 PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x8 slot / x4 signal) 48 IPMB IPMB connector 49 PCIE_2 PCI-E slot 2 (x16 slot / x16 signal) 50 BMC_LED1 BMCrmwarereadinessLED 51 TPM_MEZZ1 TPM connector 52 PCIE_1 PCI-E slot 1 (x16 slot / x16 signal/From secondary

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 48 for SATA2_D and SATA3_D jumper setting instruction.

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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

1-2 ProductSpecications

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)  Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

Chipset  Intel® C600 (Patsburg) Chipset

Memory  12 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 384 GB of system memory

 12 x 1.35V DDR3L DIMM sockets supporting up to 384 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 (Gen3/PCIE_1)

 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (Gen3/PCIE_2)  1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (Gen3/PCIE_3)  1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (Gen2/PCIE_4/GA-7PESL)  1 x PCI E xpress x8 slot, r unning at x4 (Gen3/PCIE _4/GA-7PESL X/GA-7PESLN)

 1 x PCI Express x4 slot, running at x1 (Gen2/PCIE_5) Onboard Graphics

Storage Interface  Intel® C600 controller

USB  Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 additional ports via the USB

 ASPEED® AST2300 supports 128MB VR AM (GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)

 ASPEED® AST1300 supports 128MB VR AM (GA-7PESLN)

 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors (SATA0/1)

 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATA2/3/4/5)

 1 x SAS connector (4 SATA ports (3Gb/s) via SCU/GA-7PESLN)

 2 x SAS connectors (4 SATA ports (3Gb/s) via SCU/GA-7PESL)

 2 x SAS connectors (8 SAS ports (6Gb/s)/GA-7PESLX)

 Support for LSI IR SAS RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10

 Support for LSI IMR SAS RAID 5 with RAID Key attached

brackets connected to the internal USB headers)

Intel C600 Upgrade ROM SKUs:

Upgrade ROM

SKU#

Patsburg-A; no

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

SCU Ports Protocol Enabled

4 ports SATA Only SATA RAID 5

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Intel RSTe SAS

RAID 5

Hardware Installation

Internal Connectors

 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

 2 x Mini SAS connectors

 2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

 4 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

 1 x PMBus header

 2 x CPU fan header

 4 x System fan header

 1 x Front panel header

 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 header

 1 x TPM header

 1 x SKU KEY header (GA-7PESL)

 1 x RAID KEY header

 1 x Serial port header

 1 x IPMB header

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

 3 x RJ-45 port (GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)

 2 x RJ-45 port (GA-7PESLN)

 1 x COM port

 1 x VGA port

 1 x ID Switch button

I/O Controller

Hardware Monitor

 ASPEED

 ASPEED® AST1300 BMC chip (GA-7PESLN)

 System voltage detection

 CPU/System temperature detection

AST2300 BMC chip (GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)

 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  GA-7PESL: EEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 13 inch, 6 layers PCB

 GA-7PESLX: EEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 13 inch, 8 layers PCB

 GA-7PESLN: EEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 13 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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Hardware Installation

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 dam-

age 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 specications, please do so according to your hardware specications 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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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

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 ThreeChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets for per CPU and supports Three Channel Technol-

ogy. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the

memory. Enabling Three Channel memory mode will be triple of the original memory bandwidth. The six DDR3 memory sockets are divided into three channels each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel 1: DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_A1 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_D1 (For secondary CPU) Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_B1(For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_E0, DDR3_P1_E1 (For secondary CPU) Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1(For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_F0, DDR3_P1_F1 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 1

Channel 2 Channel 3

DDR3_P0_B0

DDR3_P0_C0

DDR3_P0_B1

DDR3_P0_C1

DDR3_P1_E0

DDR3_P1_F0

DDR3_P1_E1

DDR3_P1_F1

DDR3_P1_E0

DDR3_P1_D0

DDR3_P1_E1

DDR3_P1_D1

DDR3_P1_F0

GA-7PESL

DDR3_P1_F1

DDR3_P0_A0 DDR3_P0_A1 DDR3_P1_D0 DDR3_P1_D1

R-DIMM

Single-Rank Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank

Quad-Rank Quad-Rank Quad-Rank

)

Channel 2 Channel 3

Channel 1

DDR3_P0_A0

DDR3_P0_B0 DDR3_P0_B1 DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_E1

DDR3_P0_C0 DDR3_P0_C1 DDR3_P1_F0 DDR3_P1_F1

DDR3_P0_C1

DDR3_P0_B1

DDR3_P0_C0

DDR3_P0_B0

DDR3_P0_A1

DDR3_P0_A0

DDR3_P0_A1 DDR3_P1_D0

U-DIMM

DDR3_P1_D1

Single-Rank Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank

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

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

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

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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

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 (Gigabit Ethernet 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.

KVM Server Management 10/100 LAN Port (GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)

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

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.

ID Switch Button

This button provide the selected unit idencation function.

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Hardware Installation

Speed LED

10/100 LAN Port

Link

Activity LED

MLAN Speed LED:

State Description

Green On 100 Mbps d ata rate

Green Blink 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps

data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Link/Activity LED:

State Description

On Li nk b e tw e en s yst em a n d ne t wo r k or n o

access

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No d ata transmiss ion or receivi ng is occurri ng

Speed LED

10/100/1000 LAN Port

Link

Activity LED

1Gbps Speed LED:

State Description

Yel low O n 1 Gbps data rate

Yellow Blink Identify 1 Gbps data

rate

Green On 100 Mbps d ata rate

Green Blink Identif y 100 Mbps d ata

rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Link/Activity LED:

State Description

On Li nk b e tw e en s yst em a n d ne t wo r k or n o

access

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off No d ata transmiss ion or receivi ng is occurri ng

• 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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Hardware Installation

1-6 Internal Connectors

GA-7PESL

15 14

3 6

13 12

9 1

811

1) ATX1

2) P12V_AUX1

3) P12V_AUX2

4) PMBUS_CN_1

5) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)

6) CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)

7) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

8) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

9) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

10) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

11) SATA2/3/4/5

12) SATA0/1

13) MINII_CN1/MINII_CN2

14) F_USB1

15) F_USB2

16) COM2

17) TPM_MEZZ1

18) IPMB

19) SATA_SGPIO

20) FP_1

21) BAT

22) SKU_KEY1

23) RAID_KEY1

24) BMC_LED1

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Hardware Installation

GA-7PESLX/GA-7PESLN

15 14

1) ATX1

2) P12V_AUX1

3) P12V_AUX2

4) PMBUS_CN_1

5) CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU)

6) CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU)

7) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

8) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

9) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

10) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

11) SATA2/3/4/5

12) SATA0/1

13) MIN_CN1/

MINII_CN2 (GA-7PESLX only)

14) F_USB1

15) F_USB2

16) COM2

17) TPM_MEZZ1

18) IPMB

19) SATA_SGPIO

20) FP_1

21) BAT

22) RAID_KEY2 (GA-7PESLX only)

23) LED2 (GA-7PESLX only)

24) BMC_LED1 (GA-7PESLX only)

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Hardware Installation

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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Hardware Installation

1/2/3) ATX1/P12V_AUX2/P12V_AUX1

(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.

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

P12V_AUX1

(GA-7PEXSL)

854

P12V_AUX2

(GA-7PEXSL)

4 8

1 5

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

P12V_AUX1

(GA-7PEXSLX)

(GA-7PESLN)

4 8

1 5

P12V_AUX1

(GA-7PEXSLX)

(GA-7PESLN)

854

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Hardware Installation

ATX1

ATX

(GA-7PESL)

ATX1

(GA-7PESLX)

(GA-7PESLN)

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

12 3.3V

4) PMBUS_CN_1 (Power management connector)

GA-7PESL

Pin No. Denition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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Pin No. Denition

1 SMB CLK

2 SMB DATA

3 SMB Alert

4 GND

5 3.3V Sense

Hardware Installation

5/6/7/8/9/10) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2//SYS_FAN3

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.

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN4

SYS_FAN1

GA-7PESL

CPU0_FAN

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

SYS_FAN3

CPU1_FAN

SYS_FAN3

CPU1_FAN

CPU0_FAN CPU1_FAN

SYS_FAN1

(GA-7PEXSL)

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN4

(GA-7PESL)

SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3

SYS_FAN4 (GA-7PESLX) (GA-7PESLN)

SYS_FAN3

(GA-7PESL)

SYS_FAN4 SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

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 conguration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

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Hardware Installation

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

DEBUG PORT

G.QBOFM

11) SATA2/SATA3/SATA4/SATA5 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors)

12) 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.

SATA 0

SATA 1

When SATA_DOM1/2 jumper

are set to Normal Mode:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

SATA 1

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

When SATA_DOM1/2 Jumper

are set to 1-2 pin:

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 P5V

SATA 5

SATA 3

SATA 0

SATA 2

SATA 1

SATA 4

GA-7PESL

SATA 0

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

SATA 2

SATA 4

SATA 3

SATA 5

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

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Hardware Installation

13) MINI_CN1/MIN_CN2 (Mini SAS connectors)

MINI_CN1 MINI_CN2 SAS/SATA

GA-7PESL Yes Yes SATA GA-7PESLX Yes Yes SAS GA-7PESLN Ye s No SATA

GA-7PESL

A1 B1

A18 B18

MINI_CN2

MINI_CN1

MINI_CN2

MINI_CN1

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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

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Hardware Installation

14/15) F_USB1/F_USB2 (Front 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.

F_USB_2 F_USB_1

F_USB_2

F_USB_1

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

1 2

9 10

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

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Hardware Installation

16) 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-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

109

Pin No. Denition

1 NDCD-

2 NSIN

3 NSOUT

4 NDTR-

5 GND

6 NDSR-

7 NRTS-

8 NCTS-

9 NRI

10 No Pin

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Hardware Installation

17) TPM_MEZZ1 (TPM Module Connector)

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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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Hardware Installation

18) IPMB (IPMB connector)

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

Pin No. Denition

1 SCL

2 GND

3 SDA

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Hardware Installation

19) SATA_SGPIO (SATA 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_SATA_DATAOUT1

2 No Pin

3 SGPIO_SATA_DATAOUT0

4 GND

5 GND

6 SGPIO_SATA_LOAD

7 NC

8 SGPIO_SATA_CLOCK

GA-7PESL

817

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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Hardware Installation

20) FP_1 (Front Panel Header)

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.

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

1 2

12 24

GA-7PESL

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_SYSRD Y System Front board LED Signal

9 HD- Hard Disk LED Signal cathode(-)

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(-)

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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Hardware Installation

21) 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-7PESL

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-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

• 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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Hardware Installation

22) SKU_KEY1 (Patsburg Upgrade ROM Hearder/GA-7PESL)

GA-7PESL

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY

3 GND

23) RAID_KEY1 (RAID Selection Hearder/GA-7PESL)

GA-7PESL

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 FM_SSB_SAS_SATA_RAID_KEY

3 GND

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Hardware Installation

24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED/GA-7PESL)

Link/Activity:

State Description

On BMC rmware is initial

Blinking BM C rmwa re is ready

Off Sy stem is powered of f

GA-7PESL

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Hardware Installation

22) RAID_KEY2 (RAID Select Hearder/GA-7PESLX Only)

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

Pin No. Denition

1 GPIO

2 GND

23) LED2 (LSI Firmware Readiness LED/GA-7PESLX Only)

LED2 Link/Activity:

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

State Description

Blinking LSI  rmware is ready

Off LSI rmware is not ready

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Hardware Installation

24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED/GA-7PESLX Only)

Link/Activity:

State Description

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

On BMC rmware is initial

Blinking BM C rmwa re is ready

Off Sy stem is powered of f

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Hardware Installation

1-7 Jumper Setting

GA-7PESL

6 5

27 8

1) CLR_CMOS

2) BIOS_WP

3) SSB_ME1

4) ROMST_FRB3 (GA-7PESLX Only)

5) BIOS_RCVR

6) PASSSWORD

7) SATA2_D

8) SATA3_D

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Hardware Installation

GA-7PESLX/GA-7PESLN

6 5

1) CLR_CMOS

2) BIOS_WP

3) SSB_ME1

4) ROMST_FRB3

5) BIOS_RCVR

6) PASSSWORD

7) SATA2_D

8) SATA3_D

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Hardware Installation

1) 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-7PESL

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

ues.

• 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 Default Values) or

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

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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Hardware Installation

2) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper)

GA-7PESL

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

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

GA-7PESLX/GA-7PESLN

2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function.

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

2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function.

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Hardware Installation

3) SSB_ME1 (ME enable/disable Jumper)

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

1-2 Close: Disable ME function.

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

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Hardware Installation

4) RMOST_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper/GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)

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

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB3 Timer

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Hardware Installation

5) BIOS_RVCR (BIOS Recovery Jumper)

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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

2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode.

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Hardware Installation

6) PASSWORD (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper)

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

2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password.

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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Hardware Installation

7/8) SATA2_D/SATAD_3 (SATA DOM 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.

1-2 Close: Enable SATA0/SATA1 port DOM support.

GA-7PESL

GA-7PESLX GA-7PESLN

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

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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 (GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX)



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 Information

BIOS Version

Display version number of the BIOS setup utility.

Memory Information

Total 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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BIOS Setup

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.

GA-7PESL/GA-7PESLX

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BIOS Setup

GA-7PESLN

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BIOS Setup

2-2-1 H/W Monitor (GA-7PESLN)

Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system temperature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-congurable.

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BIOS Setup

2-2-2 PCIConguration

PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4/5 I/O 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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BIOS Setup

2-2-3 Trusted Computing

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.

(Note)

(Note) This item appears when the TPM module is attached.

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BIOS Setup

2-2-4 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.

L2 Cache

Display the information of L2 Cache per Core.

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BIOS Setup

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 Enabled.

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.

Energy Performance

Energy Performance Bias is Intel CPU function.

The larger value in MSR_ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS register,

CPU will save more power but lose more performance. Note: This register will be changed by OS too if OS support it like Windows 2008 or newer Linux. Options available:

Performance : Write value 0 into MSR_ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS Balanced Performance: Write value 7 into MSR_ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS Balanced Energy: Write value 11 into MSR_ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS Energy Efcient: Write value 15 into MSR_ENERGY_PERFORMANCE_BIAS

Default setting is Performance.

CPU Management

Power Technology

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

(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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BIOS Setup

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

(Note)

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.

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.

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BIOS Setup

2-2-5 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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BIOS Setup

2-2-6 SATAConguration

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

Displays the installed HDD devices information.

(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 IDE Mode.

Serial ATA Controller 0/1

Determine the onboard SATA controller mode. Compatible: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed in Legacy mode.

Enhanced: SATA and PATA drives are auto-detected and placed inNative mode.

Options available: Disabled/Enhanced/Compatible. Default setting for Serial ATA 0 is Compatible. Default setting for Serial ATA 1 is Enhanced.

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

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2-2-7 SASConguration(GA-7PESLX)

 SASConguration

(Note)

Device 0/1/2/3

Displays the installed HDD devices information.

(Note) This item only applied for GA-7PESLX.

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2-2-8 SuperIOConguration

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 SerialPort1/2Conguration

 SerialPort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.

Device Mode

Change the Serial Port mode.

Options available: Standard Serial Port Mode (Normal Mode)/IrDA 1.0 (HP SIR) Mode (High Speed)/

ASKIRfdgdg Mode.

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2-2-9 Serial Port Console Redirection (GA-7PESLN)

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.

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.

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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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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

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: Indpendent /Mirroring/ Lockstep/Sparing.

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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

To clear ECC ag function. Options available: None. 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.

Target VGA

Displays the information of Target VGA.

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

Gen3 Equalization WA's

Enable/DIsable the support for Gen3 Equalization Workaround.

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

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:

DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1/DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_C1

Status

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

CPU Socket 1:

DDR3_P0_E0/DDR3_P0_E1/DDR3_P0_F0/DDR3_P0_F1/DDR3_P0_F0/DDR3_P0_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.

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.

(Note)

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

last power state.

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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

Press Enter to congure the Administrator password.

User Password

Press Enter to congure the user password.

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2-5 Server Management Menu (GA-7PEXL/GA-7PESLX)

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 will not

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

SEL Components

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

Erase SEL

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

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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.

Boot Priority Order

Boot Option

Press Enter to congure the boot priority.

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

1. UEFI device.

2. Hard drive.

3. Network device.

BootupConguration

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.

Option ROM Message

Set display mode for option ROM.. Options available: Force BIOS/Keep Current. Default setting is Force BIOS.

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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.

Boot Override

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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