Gigabyte GA-7TCSV4 User Manual

GA-7TCSV4

LGA1366 socket motherboard for Intel® Xeon® series processors

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

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Table of Contents

Box Contents ...................................................................................................................4

GA-7TCSV4 Motherboard Layout ...................................................................................5

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .....................................................................................7

1-1 Installation Precautions .................................................................................... 7

1-2 ProductSpecications ...................................................................................... 8

1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............................................................... 10

1-3-1 Installing the CPU ...................................................................................................10

1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler .......................................................................................11

1-4 Installing the Memory ..................................................................................... 12

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration .....................................................................12

1-4-2 Installing a Memory ...............................................................................................13

1-5 Back Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 14

1-6 Internal Connectors ........................................................................................ 15

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ..................................................................................................24

2-1 The Main Menu .............................................................................................. 26

2-2 Advanced Menu ............................................................................................. 28

2-2-1 ProcessorConguration .........................................................................................29

2-2-1-1 Processor Power Management ..............................................................................33

2-2-2 MemoryConguration ............................................................................................35

2-2-3 AdvancedChipsetConguration ............................................................................36

2-2-4 PCIConguration ...................................................................................................39

2-2-5 SATAConguration.................................................................................................40

2-2-6 I/ODeviceConguration ........................................................................................41

2-2-7 BootConguration ..................................................................................................42

2-2-8 Hardware Monitor ...................................................................................................43

2-2-9 ThermalandAcousticConguration .......................................................................45

2-3 Power Menu ................................................................................................... 47

2-4 Security Menu ................................................................................................ 48

2-5 Server Menu ................................................................................................... 49

2-5-1 Console Redirection ...............................................................................................50

2-6 Boot Menu ...................................................................................................... 51

2-7 Exit Menu ....................................................................................................... 52

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Box Contents

GA-7TCSV4 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-7TCSV4 Motherboard Layout

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Item Code Description

1 ID_SW ID switch 2 GBE1_2 RJ45 LAN ports 3 USB1 USB ports 4 USB2 USB ports 5 VGA1 VGA port 6 COM1 Serial port 7 SSI_2X4P1 8 pin power connector 8 CPU1 Intel LGA1366 socket (Secondary CPU)

9 DDR_P1C2D0 Channel C slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 10 DDR_P1C1D0 Channel B slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 11 DDR_P1C0D0 Channel A slot 0 (for secondary CPU) 12 SSI_2X4P2 8 pin power connector 13 ATX_12V1 24 pin power connector 14 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 fan cable connector 15 CPU0 Intel LGA1366 socket (Primary CPU) 16 DDR_P0C0D0 Channel A slot 0 (for primary CPU) 17 DDR_P0C1D0 Channel B slot 0 (for primary CPU) 18 DDR_P0C2D0 Channel C slot 0 (for primary CPU) 19 BAT CMOS battery 20 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper 21 SYS_FAN1 System fan cable connector 22 SYS_FAN2 System fan cable connector 23 PSMI1 PM Bus connector 24 HDDBPB1 HDD back plane LED connector 25 PASS_DIS Password clear jumper 26 SATA0~5 SATA cable connectors 27 SGPIO2 SGPIO connector 28 F_USB1 Front USB connector 29 BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumper 30 F_PANEL1 Front panel connector 31 CLR_RTC Clear RTC jumper 32 COM2 Serial cable connector 33 SYS_FAN4 System fan cable connector 34 SYS_FAN3 System fan cable connector 35 PCI_2 PCI slot 2 36 PCIE_3 PCI-E slot 3 (x1 slot) 37 PCI-E 4 PCI-E slot 4 (x8 slot) 38 CASE_OPEN Chassis intrusion jumper 39 PCI-E_5 PCI-E slot 5 (x8 slot) 40 PCI-E_6 PCI-E slot 6 (x16 slot) 41 CPU_FAN2 CPU fan cable connector

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can

become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read

the user's manual and follow these procedures:

• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker or

warranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before

installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.

• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard,

make sure they are connected tightly and securely.

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

• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic com-

ponents such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,

keep your hands dry and rst touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.

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

electrostatic shielding container.

• Before unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make sure the power sup-

ply has been turned off.

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

the local voltage standard.

• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hard-

ware components are connected.

• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the

motherboard circuit or its components.

• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or

within the computer casing.

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

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

• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to sys-

tem components as well as physical harm to the user.

• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the

product, please consult a certied computer technician.

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1-2 ProductSpecications

CPU  Support for Dual Intel® Xeon® Nehalem-EP 2S /Westmere processors in 1366

socket  Intel® Xeon® Quad Core in LGA 1366 socket  Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 6.4GT/s  Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS)  Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

5500 (Tylersburg-24D) Chipset

Chipset

Memory  6 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 48 GB of systemmemory

LAN  2 x Intel® 82574L supports 10/100/1000 Mbps

 Intel  Intel® 82801JR (ICH10R)

* Due to Windows 32-bit operating system limitation, when more than 4 GB of physical

memory is installed, the actual memory size displayed will be less than 4 GB.

 6 x 1.35V DDR3L DIMM sockets supporting up to 48 GB of system memory  3 channel memory architecture  Support for 800/1066/1333 memory modules  Support for ECC RDIMM/ UDIMM memory modules

Expansion Slots  1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCI-E_6)

* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,

be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

 1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (PCI-E_5)  1 x PCI Express x8 slot, running at x4 (PCI-E_4)  1 x PCI Express x1 slot, running at x1 (PCIE_3)  1 x PCI slot 32-Bit/33MHz (PCI_2)

Onboard

 ASPEED AST1300 supports 128MB VR AM

Graphics

Storage Interface  Intel® ICH10R controller

 6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  Support for Intel IRST SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

USB  Up to 6 US B 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the bac k panel, 2 via the USB bra ckets connected

to the internal USB headers)

Internal Connectors

 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector  2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  6 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors  1 x PSMI header  2 x CPU fan header  4 x System fan header  1 x front panel header  2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers  1 x Serial port header  1 x SPGIO header

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

 2 x RJ-45 port  1 x COM port  1 x VGA port  1 x ID Switch button

I/O Controller  iTE IT8720F Super I/O chip

Hardware Monitor

 System voltage detection  CPU/System temperature detection  CPU/System fan speed detection  CPU/System fan speed control

* Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on

the CPU/system cooler you inst all.

BIOS  1 x 16 Mbit ash

 Phoenix BIOS

Form Factor  CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB

* GIGABYT E reserves the right to make any changes to th e product specic ations and product-related information

without prior notice.

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1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)

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

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

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

• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and 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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1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. Step 1. Attach the heat sink clip to the processor socket. Step 2. Secure the cooing fan with screws.. Step 3. Connect processor fan can cable to the processor fan connector.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

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1-4 Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:

• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.

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

• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 DualChannelMemoryConguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth. The four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following: Channel A: DDR_P0C0D0, DDR_P1C0D0 Channel B: DDR_P0C1D0, DDR_P1C1D0 Channel C: DDR_P0C2D0, DDR_P1C2D0

DDR_P1C0D0 DDR_P1C1D0 DDR_P1C2D0

)

DDR_P0C0D0 DDR_P0C1D0 DDR_P0C2D0

Channel B Channel C

Channel A

P0C0D0 P1C0D0

R-DIMM

Single-Rank

Single-Rank Single-Rank

Dual-Rank Dual-Rank Dual-Rank

Quad-Rank Quad-Rank Quad-Rank

P0C1D0 P1C1D0

P0C2D0 P1C2D0

U-DIMM

Channel B Channel C

Channel A

P0C0D0

P0C1D0 P1C1D0

P0C2D0 P1C2D0

P1C0D0

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 Dual Channel mode.

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

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

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Installation Step:

Step 1. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down. Step 2. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. Note: For dual-channel operation, DIMMs must be installed in matched pairs. Step 3. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

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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.

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.

RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.

ID Switch Button

This button provide the selected unit idencation function.

Connection/ Speed LED

LAN Port

Activity LED

State Description

Orange 1 Gb ps data rate

Green 100 Mbps data rate

Off 10 Mbps data rate

Activity LED:Connection/Speed LED:

State Description

Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring

On No data tr ansmission

• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, rst remove the cable from your

device and then remove it from the motherboard.

• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side to

prevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.

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1-6 Internal Connectors

1) ATX_12V1

2) SSI_2X4P2

3) SSI_2X4P1

4) CPU_FAN1 (for primary CPU)

5) CPU_FAN2 (for seconary CPU)

6) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan)

7) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan)

8) SYS_FAN3 (System Fan)

9) SYS_FAN4 (System Fan)

10) PSMI1

11) SATA0/1/2/3/4/5

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.

12) F_USB1

13) COM2

14) SGPIO2

15) F_PANEL1

16) BAT

17) PASS_DIS

18) CLR_CMOS

19) BIOS_RVCR

20) CLR_RTC

21) CASE_OPEN

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1/2/3) ATX_12V1/SSI_2X4P1/SSI_2X4P1

ATX

(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.

SSI_2X4P1

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 P12V_DDR3_CPU1

6 P12V_DDR3_CPU1

7 P12V_CPU1

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8 P12V_CPU1

SSI_2X4P2

Pin No. Denition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 P12V_DDR3_CPU0

6 P12V_DDR3_CPU0

7 P12V_CPU0

8 P12V_CPU0

Pin No. Denition

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON (soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

24 GND (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

ATX_12V1

SSI_2X4P1

SSI_2X4P2

ATX_12V1

Pin No. Denition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5VSB (stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

12 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)

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