Gigabyte GA-7PPSH2 Manual

GA-7PPSH2

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

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Box Contents....................................................................................................................			5
GA-7PPSH2 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........................................................................................		20
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................			36
2-1	The Main Menu...............................................................................................		38
2-2	Advanced Menu..............................................................................................		41
	2-2-1	PCI Subsystem Settings.........................................................................................	42
	2-2-1-1	PCI Express Settings..............................................................................................	44
	2-2-2	Runtime Error Logging............................................................................................	46
	2-2-3	CPU Configuration..................................................................................................	47
	2-2-3-1	CPU Power Management Configuration.................................................................	50
	2-2-4	Intel TXT (LT-SX) Configuration..............................................................................	52
	2-2-5	USB Configuration..................................................................................................	53
	2-2-6	SATA Configuration.................................................................................................	54
	2-2-7	SAS Configuration...................................................................................................	56
	2-2-8	Info Report Configuration........................................................................................	57
	2-2-9	Super IO Configuration...........................................................................................	58
	2-2-10	Serial Port Console Redirection.............................................................................	60
	2-2-11	Network Stack.........................................................................................................	63
	2-2-12	iSCSI Configuration.................................................................................................	64
	2-2-13	Intel (R) I350 Gigabit Network Connection..............................................................	65
2-3	Chipset Menu..................................................................................................		67
	2-3-1	North Bridge............................................................................................................	68
	2-3-1-1	IOH Configuration...................................................................................................	71
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	2-3-1-2	QPI Configuration....................................................................................................	73
	2-3-1-3	DIMM Information....................................................................................................	74
	2-3-2	South Bridge Configuration.....................................................................................	75
	2-3-3	Intel ME Subsystem................................................................................................	77
2-4	Security Menu.................................................................................................		78
2-5	Server Management Menu.............................................................................		79
	2-5-1	BMC LAN Configuration..........................................................................................	80
	2-5-2	BMC Function.........................................................................................................	81
	2-5-3	View FRU Information.............................................................................................	82
	2-5-4	System Event Log ..................................................................................................	83
2-6	Boot Menu.....................................................................................................		84
	2-6-1	CSM16 Parameters ................................................................................................	86
	2-6-2	CSM Parameters ....................................................................................................	87
2-7	Exit Menu........................................................................................................		88
2-8	BIOS Beep Codes..........................................................................................		89

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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-7PPSH2 Motherboard Layout

51

52

53

60

1

2

3

50
49
48
47
46
45
44	54 55
43	56 57
42	58 59
41
40	14

39

38

37

36	31 30
	29 28

27 26

35

34

33

32

25

4

5

6

7

8 9

10 11

12 13

16 17
18 19	15
	20 21

22

23

24

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Item	Code	Description
1	ID_SW1	ID switch
2	FAN_CPU2	CPU fan connector (for secondary CPU)
3	BMC_FRB1	Force to Stop FRB Timer jumper
4	MLAN1	BMC Management LAN port (top) / USB ports (bottom)
5	GLAN1_2	LAN1/2 port (1 GbE LAN port)
6	COM_VGA1	Serial port (top)/ VGA port (bottom)
7	P12V_AUX2	8 pin power connector
8	DDR3_P1_H2	Channel 4 slot 2 (for secondary CPU)
9	DDR3_P1_H1	Channel 4 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
10	DDR3_P1_H0	Channel 4 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
11	DDR3_P1_G2	Channel 3 slot 2 (for secondary CPU)
12	DDR3_P1_G1	Channel 3 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
13	DDR3_P1_G0	Channel 3 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
14	CPU1	Intel LGA2011 socket (Secondary CPU)
15	ATX1	24-pin power connector
16	DDR3_P0_B2	Channel 2 slot 2 (for primary CPU)
17	DDR3_P0_B1	Channel 2 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
18	DDR3_P0_B0	Channel 2 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
19	DDR3_P0_A2	Channel 1 slot 2 (for primary CPU)
20	DDR3_P0_A1	Channel 1 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
21	DDR3_P0_A0	Channel 1 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
22	PWR_DET1	PMBus connector
23	P12V_AUX1	8 pin power connector
24	FAN_CPU1	CPU Fan connector (for primary CPU)
25	CPU0	Intel LGA2011 socket (Primary CPU)
26	DDR3_P0_D2	Channel 4 slot 2 (for primary CPU)
27	DDR3_P0_D1	Channel 4 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
28	DDR3_P0_D0	Channel 4 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
29	DDR3_P0_C2	Channel 3 slot 2 (for primary CPU)
30	DDR3_P0_C1	Channel 3 slot 1 (for primary CPU)
31	DDR3_P0_C0	Channel 3 slot 0 (for primary CPU)
32	BP_1	HDD back plane board connector
33	SYS_FAN1	System fan connector #1
34	SYS_FAN2	System fan connector #2
35	F_PANEL1	Front panel connector
36	MINISAS3	Mini SAS cable connector (SATA 3.0Gb/s signal)
37	SATA0/1	SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors
38	MINISAS2	Mini SAS cable connector
39	MINISAS1	Mini SAS cable connector

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40	USB2	Front USB connector
41	IPMB1	IPMB connector
42	USB1	Front USB connector
43	TPM_1	TPM connector
44	SKU_KEY1	PBG A SKU Select connector
45	RAID_KEY1	RAID Select connector
46	COM2	Serial cable connector
47	CLR_CMOS1	Clear CMOS jumper
48	BIOS_WP1	BIOS Write Protect jumper
49	SSB_ME1	ME Enable/Disable jumper
50	FLASH_DP1	Flash Descriptor Security jumper
51	PCI-E_2	PCI-E slot 2 (Gen3 /x16 slot /x8 bus)
52	BAT1	Battery socket
53	PCI-E_1	PCI-E slot 2 (Gen3 /x16 slot /x16 bus)
54	DDR3_P1_E0	Channel 1 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
55	DDR3_P1_E1	Channel 1 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
56	DDR3_P1_E2	Channel 1 slot 2 (for secondary CPU)
57	DDR3_P1_F0	Channel 2 slot 0 (for secondary CPU)
58	DDR3_P1_F1	Channel 2 slot 1 (for secondary CPU)
59	DDR3_P1_F2	Channel 2 slot 2 (for secondary CPU)
60	BMC_LED1	BMC readiness LED

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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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Hardware Installation

1-2		Product Specifications
	CPU			Support for Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 and E5-2600 V2 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) Chipset
	Memory			24 x DDR3 DIMM sockets
				Support UDIMM up to 16 scokets/128GB
				Support RDIMM up to 24 sockets/768GB
				Supports 1.35V DDR3L DIMM up to 16 sockets/128 GB
				Four channel memory architecture
				Support for 800/1066/1333/1600 memory modules
				Support for RDIMM/UDIMM (ECC) memory modules
	LAN			Intel® I350 supports 10/100/1000 Mbps
	Expansion Slots			1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at Gen3 x16
				1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at Gen3 x8
	Onboard			ASPEED® AST2300 supports 64MB VRAM
	Graphics
	Storage Interface			Intel® C602 controller
				2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
				2 x SAS 3Gb/s connectors (SAS Signal/MINISAS1 and MINISAS2)
				1 x SATA 3Gb/s connector (SATA Signal/MINISAS3)
				Support for Intel RSTe SATA RAID 0, RAID 1
	USB			Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 on the back panel, 2 via the USB brackets connected
				to the internal USB headers)
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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Internal		1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
Connectors		2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
	Enablement of 1 or 2 x Mini-SAS connectors for 4 or 8 x SAS 3Gb/s in option
		through upgradable ROM
	2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
	2 x Mini-SAS connectors for 8 x SATA/SAS 3Gb/s (From SCU)
	1 x Mini-SAS connector for 4 x SATA 3Gb/s (From ACHI)
	1 x IPMB header
	1 x Front panel header
	1 x back plane board header
	1 x TPM headers
	1 x Serial port header
	1 x USB header
	1 x PSMI header
	2 x System fan header
	2 x CPU fan header
Rear Panel I/O		2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
	2 x RJ-45 ports
	1 x Server 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 15.4 inch, 8 layers PCB

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice.

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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.

•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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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.

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.

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Hardware Installation

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.

•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 twenty-four 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, DDR3_P0_A2 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_E0, DDR3_P1_E1, DDR3_P1_E2 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 2: DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_B1, DDR3_P0_B2 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_F0, DDR3_P1_F1, DDR3_P1_F2 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 3: DDR3_P0_C0, DDR3_P0_C1, DDR3_P0_C2 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_G0, DDR3_P1_G1, DDR3_P1_G2 (For secondary CPU)

Channel 4: DDR3_P0_D0, DDR3_P0_D1, DDR3_P0_D2 (For pimary CPU) DDR3_P1_H0, DDR3_P1_H1, DDR3_P1_H2 (For secondary CPU)

DDR3 P1 E0 DDR3 P1 E1 DDR3 P1 E2 DDR3 P1 F0 DDR3 P1 F1 DDR3 P1 F2

DDR3 P1 H2 DDR3 P1 H1 DDR3 P1 H0 DDR3 P1 G2 DDR3 P1 G1 DDR3 P1 G0

D0	D2	A2 A1
C2	D1	B0	A0
DDR3P0C0 DDR3P0C1 DDR3 DDR3_ DDR3 DDR3_		DR3DP0 B2 DDR3P0 B1 DDR3 DDR3_ _DDR3 DDR3
_ P0	_ P0	_ P0 _ P0
P0	P0	P0	P0

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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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	1
	into the DIMM slot, and push it down.	2
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
	want to remove the DIMM module.	2

1-4-3 DIMM Population Table

	3 Slots Per Channel (UDIMM)
	1DPC		2DPC
1.35V		1.5V	1.35V		1.5V
n/a		1066,	n/a		1066,
		1333			1333
n/a		1066,	n/a		1066,
		1333			1333
n/a		1066,	n/a		1066,
		1333			1333
1066		1066,	1066		1066,
		1333			1333
1066		1066,	1066		1066,
		1333			1333

	3 Slots Per Channel (LRDIMM)
1DPC and 2DPC			3DPC
1.35V		1.5V	1.35V		1.5V
1066		1066,	1066		1066
		1333
1066		1066,	1066		1066
		1333

		3 Slots Per Channel (RDIMM)
	1DPC		2DPC		3DPC
	1.35V	1.5V	1.35V	1.5V	1.35V	1.5V
	1066,	1066,	1066,	1066,		800,
		1333,		1333,	n/a
	1333		1333			1066
		1600		1600
	1066,	1066,	1066,	1066,		800,
		1333,		1333,	n/a
	1333		1333			1066
		1600		1600
	1066,	1066,	1066,	1066,		800,
		1333,		1333,	n/a
	1333		1333			1066
		1600		1600
	1066,	1066,	1066,	1066,		800,
		1333,		1333,	n/a
	1333		1333			1066
		1600		1600
	800	1066	800	800	n/a	n/a
	800	1066	800	800	n/a	n/a

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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 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.

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Hardware Installation

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

Off

10 Mbps data rate

access

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

10/100 LAN Port

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

Link

I350 Speed LED:

Link/Activity LED:

Speed LED

Activity LED

State

Description

State

Description

On

Link between system and network or no

Yellow On

1 Gbps data rate

Green On

100 Mbps data rate

access

Off

10 Mbps data rate

Blinking

Data transmission or receiving is occurring

Off

No data transmission or receiving is occurring

10/100/1000 LAN Port

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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Hardware Installation

1-6 Internal Connectors

27

26

24

15

18

17

16

13

19

14

12

11

9

10

20

8

7

22

3

	23	28
		6

1

4

2

21			5

1)	ATX1	15)	COM2
2)	P12V_AUX1	16)	TPM_1
3)	P12V_AUX2	17)	SKU_KEY1
4)	PWR_DET1 (PMBus)	18)	RAID_KEY1
5)	FAN_CPU1 (for primary CPU)	19)	IPMB1
6)	FAN_CPU2 (for seconary CPU)	20)	F_PANEL
7)	SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)	21)	BP_1
8)	SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)	22)	BMC_LED1
9)	SATA0/SATA1	23)	BAT1
10)	MINISAS3	24)	CLR_CMOS
11)	MINISAS2	25)	BIOS_WP1
12)	MINISAS1	26)	SSB_ME1
13)	USB1	27)	FLASH_DP1
14)	USB2	28)	BMC_FRB1

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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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Hardware Installation

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
													4	8
															Pin No.	Definition
															1	GND
															2	GND
													1	5	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)

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

5/6/7/8) FAN_CPU1/FAN_CPU2/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers)

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

	1
FAN_CPU2
1	1

	Pin No.	Definition
	1	GND
	2	+12V
	3	Sense
	4	Speed Control
SYS_FAN1	FAN_CPU1
SYS_FAN2

•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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9)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.

SATA0 SATA1

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

•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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10)MINISAS3 (Mini SAS connector with SATA 3Gb/s signal)

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

Each SATA connector supports two SATA device.

11/12) MINISAS2/1 (Mini SAS connector SAS 3Gb/s connector)

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

A1 B1

A18 B18

MINISAS1

MINISAS2

MINISAS3

MINISAS1/2/3

MINISAS4/5

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

Pin No.

Definition

A1

GND

B1

GND

A1

GND

B1

GND

A2

RX0+

B2

TX0+

A2

RX0+

B2

TX0+

A3

RX0-

B3

TX0-

A3

RX0-

B3

TX0-

A4

GND

B4

GND

A4

GND

B4

GND

A5

RX1+

B5

TX1+

A5

RX1+

B5

TX1+

A6

RX1-

B6

TX1-

A6

RX1-

B6

TX1-

A7

GND

B7

GND

A7

GND

B7

GND

A8

SIB7

B8

SIB0

A8

SIB7

B8

SIB0

A9

SIB3

B9

SIB1

A9

SIB3

B9

SIB1

A10

SIB4

B10

SIB2

A10

SIB4

B10

SIB2

A11

SIB5

B11

SIB6

A11

SIB5

B11

SIB6

A12

GND

B12

GND

A12

GND

B12

GND

A13

RX2+

B13

TX2+

A13

RX2+

B13

TX2+

A14

RX2-

B14

TX2-

A14

RX2-

B14

TX2-

A15

GND

B15

GND

A15

GND

B15

GND

A16

RX3+

B16

TX3+

A16

RX3+

B16

TX3+

A17

RX3-

B17

TX3-

A17

RX3-

B17

TX3-

A18

GND

A18

GND

A18

GND

B18

GND

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13/14) USB1/USB2 (Front USB Headers)

The headers conform to USB 2.0 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.

						USB1:
						Pin No.	Definition
		USB1		USB2		1	Power (5V)
		1	2	1	2	2	Power (5V)
						3	USB DX-
						4	USB DY-
	USB1	9	10	9	10	5	USB DX+
	USB2					6	USB DY+
						7	GND
						8	GND
						9	No Pin
						10	NC
						USB2:

								Pin No.	Definition
								1	Power (5V)
								2	GND
								3	USB DX-
	4								NC
								5	USB DX+
								6	USB DY+
								7	No Pin
								8	USB DY-
								9	GND
10									Power (5V)

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.

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

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