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Gigabyte GA-6LISL User Manual

Lga1150 socket motherboard for intel e3 series processors
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LGA1150 socket motherboard for Intel
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  • Page 1 GA-6LISL LGA1150 socket motherboard for Intel E3 series processors ® User's Manual Rev. 1102...
  • Page 2 GIGABYTE's prior written permission. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations:  For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................5 GA-6LISL Motherboard Layout ..................6 GA-6LISL Block Diagram....................8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Installation Precautions ..................9 1-2 Product Specifications ..................10 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 12 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................12 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................14...
  • Page 4 2-3-2 PCH-IO Configuration .....................69 2-3-2-1 PCI Express Configuration ..................71 2-3-2-2 USB Configuration ....................72 2-3-3 Intel Server Platform Services ................73 Security Menu ....................74 2-4-1 Secure Boot menu ....................75 2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy ..................76 2-4-1-2 Key Management ....................77 Server Management Menu ................79 2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration ..................80 2-5-2 View FRU Information ...................81 2-5-3...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-6LISL 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.

  • Page 6: Ga-6Lisl Motherboard Layout

    GA-6LISL Motherboard Layout - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description R_USB1 USB 2.0 ports LAN2 LAN2 port LAN1 LAN1 port NMI_BMCRST Reset button (top)/NMI button (bottom) ID_SW ID Switch button PWR_SW Power button COM1 Serial port FP_VGA1 Front panel VGA header VGA1 VGA port P12V_AUX1 4 pin power connector PCI-E x16 and x8 bandwidth switch CFG5 jumper...

  • Page 8: Ga-6Lisl Block Diagram

    GA-6LISL Block Diagram - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 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.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications Support for Intel Xeon E3-1200 V3 family processors in the LGA1150 package Š ® ® L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel C226 chipset Š ® Memory 2 x 1.35V/1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory Š...
  • Page 11 * Whether the CPU/system fan speed control function is supported will depend on the CPU/system cooler you install. BIOS 1 x 128 Mbit flash Š AMI BIOS Š Form Factor Mini ITX Form Factor; 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch Š GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 11 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 12: Installing The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    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.
  • Page 13 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 power plug to prevent any damage to prevent damage to the CPU. Step 1: Step 2: Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down...

  • Page 14: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedure uses Intel boxed cooler as the example cooler.) ® Male Push Direction of the Arrow Sign on The Top the Male Push of Female Push Pin...

  • Page 15: Installing The Memory

    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.

  • Page 16: Installing A Memory

    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.

  • Page 17: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors VGA Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function. Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Power Button and LED Press this button to hard reset and power on the system. Color Status Description...
  • Page 18 I210 Speed LED: Link/Activity LED: State Description State Description Link Yellow On 1 Gbps data rate Link bet ween system and net work or no Speed LED Activity LED Yellow Blink Identif y 1 Gbps data access rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green On 100 Mbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring...

  • Page 19: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 F_USB2_1 P12V_AUX1 FP_VGA1 CPU0_FAN (CPU Fan) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) SGPIO_SATA SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) IPMB1 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) BMC_LED1 PWR_DET HDMI SATA0 SATA1 CLRCMOS SATA2 BIOSRCVR SATA3 ME_UPDATE SATA4 SATA_DOM4 FP_1 CFG5 F_USB3 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
  • Page 20 Stick 1/2) ATX1/P12V_AUX1 (2x12 Main Power Connector and 2x2 12V 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.
  • Page 21 3/4/5/6) CPU0_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (CPU0_FAN), and three 4-pin (SYS_FAN1/SYS_ FAN2/SYS_FAN3) 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).
  • Page 22 8/9/10/11/12) SATA0/SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4 (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. When SATA_DOM4 jumper are When SATA_DOM4 jumper are set to 1-2 pin: set to 2-3 pin: Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 23 13) FP_1 (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, 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. 23 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition...
  • Page 24 14) F_USB3 (USB 3.0 Header) The headers conform to USB 3.0 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. Pin No. Definition Power IntA_P1_SSRX- IntA_P1_SSRX+ IntA_P1_SSTX- IntA_P1_SSTX+...
  • Page 25 16) FP_VGA1 (Front panel VGA header) Pin No. Definition V-Sync H-Sync Power (5V) Clock Enable (active low) Data Blue Green No Pin 17) TPM (TPM Module connector) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST_DEBUG P3V3 LPC_LAD0 IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LAD1 TPM_DET_N LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD3 LPC_FRAME_N - 25 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 26 18) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header) SGPIO is stands for Serial General Purpose Input/Output which is a 4-signal (or 4-wire) bus used between 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.
  • Page 27 20) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System is powered off 21) HDMI (HDMI Connector) The HDMI port is HDCP compliant and supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio formats. It also supports up to 192KHz/24bit 8-channel LPCM audio output.
  • Page 28 22) BAT (Battery cable connector) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, 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. Pin No. Definition RTC Reset •...
  • Page 29 24) BIOSRCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 25) ME_UPDATE (ME Recover Jumpers) 1-2 Close: ME recovery mode. 2-3 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) - 29 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 26) SATA_DOM4 (SATA port 4 DOM Jumpers) CAUTION! • If the SATA DOM power is supplied by the motherboard, set the jumper to pin 1-2. • If the SATA DOM power is supplied by external power, set the jumper to pin 2-3. • If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Default setting), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 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 configuration 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 configuration values in the CMOS.
  • Page 32  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 configure hard disk parameters.)  Chipset This setup page includes all the submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge. (ex: Auto detect fan and temperature status, automatically configure hard disk parameters.)  Security Change, set, or disable supervisor and user password. Configuration supervisor password allows you to restrict access to the system and BIOS Setup. A supervisor password allows you to make changes in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 33: The Main Menu

    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.
  • Page 34 BIOS Information BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Build Date and Time Displays the date and time when the BIOS setup utility was created. BMC Information BMC Firmware Version Display version number of the BMC setup utility. SDR Version Display the SDR version of the BMC setup utility.

  • Page 35: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. - 35 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 36: Acpi Configuration

    2-2-1 ACPI Configuration ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter, when the suspend button is pressed. Options available: Suspend Disabled/S1 only (CPU Stop Clock) for OS to choose from. Default setting is S1 only (CPU Stop Clock). BIOS Setup - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Trusted Computing (Optional)

    2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optional) Configuration Security Device Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Current Status Information Display current TPM status information. - 37 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 38: Pci Subsystem Settings

    2-2-3 PCI Subsystem Settings PCI Express Slot #1 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 LAN I/O ROM Option Configure onboard LAN devices and initialize device expansion ROM. Options available: PXE/iSCSI. Default setting is PXE. Onboard LAN1/2 I/O ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN devices and initialize device expansion ROM.
  • Page 39 VGA Palette Snoop Enable/Disable VGA Palette Tegisters Snooping. 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.

  • Page 40: Pci Express Settings

    2-2-3-1 PCI Express Settings PCI Express Device Register Settings Relaxed Ordering Enable/DIsable PCI Express Device Relaxed Ordering feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Extended Tag Wnen this feature is enabled, the system will allow device to use 8-bit Tag field as a requester. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. No Snoop Enable/Disable PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 41 Link Training Retry Define the number of Retry Attempts software wil take to retrain the link if previous training attempt was unsuccessful. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Link Training Timeout (us) Define the number of Microseconds software will wait before polling 'Link Training' bit in Link Status register. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Value rang is from 10 to 10000 us.
  • Page 42 2-2-4 CPU Configuration BIOS Setup - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration CPU Type/Signature/Processor Family/Microcode Patch/FSB Speed/Max CPU Speed/ Min CPU Speed/ Processor Cores/Intel HT Technology/Intel VT-x Technology/ Intel SMX Technology Displays the technical specifications for the installed processor. 64-bit Display the supported information of installed CPU. EIST Technology Display Intel EIST Technology function support information. CPU C3 state Display the support information of CPU C3 state feature.
  • Page 44 Active Processor Cores (Note) Allows you to determine whether to enable all CPU cores. Options available: All/1/2/3. Default setting is All. Overclocking lock Enable/Disable Overclocking lock. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. 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.
  • Page 45 Turbo Mode When this item is enabled, tje processor will automatically ramp up the clock speed of 1-2 of its processing cores to improve its performance. When this item is disabled, the processor will not overclock any of its core. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 46 Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1/C3/C6/C7/C7s/C8/C9/C10/Auto. Default setting is Auto. Intel TXT (LT) Support Enable/Disable Intel TXT (LT) support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. ACPI T State Enable/Disable ACPI T state support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. CPU DTS Enable/Disable CPU DTS support.

  • Page 47: Sata Configuration

    2-2-5 SATA Configuration - 47 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 48 SATA Controller(s) Enable/Disable the SATA controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. SATA Mode Selection 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.

  • Page 49: Software Feature Mask Configuration

    2-2-5-1 Software Feature Mask Configuration RAID 0 Enable/Disable RAID 0 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 1 Enable/Disable RAID 1 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 10 Enable/Disable RAID 10 feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. RAID 5 Enable/Disable RAID 5 feature.
  • Page 50 LED Locate When this item is enabled, the LED/SGPIO hardware is attached and ping to locate feature is enabled on the OS. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. IRRT Only on eSATA When this item is enabled, only IRRT volumes can span internal and eSATA drives. If disabled, then any RAID volue can span internal and eSATA drives Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 51: Info Report Configuration

    2-2-6 Info Report Configuration Info Report Configuration Post Report Enable/Disable Post Report support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Delay Time Options available: 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/78/9/10/Util Press ESC. Default setting isUntil Press ESC. Error Message Report Info Error Message Enable/Disable Info Error Message support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Summary Screen Summary Screen Enable/Disable Summary Screen support.

  • Page 52: Usb Configuration

    2-2-7 USB Configuration Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Auto/Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. XHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable XHCI (USB 3.0) Hand-off support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. EHCI Hand-off Enable/Disable EHCI (USB 2.0) Hand-off function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 53: Super Io Configuration

    2-2-8 Super IO Configuration - 53 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 54 Super IO Chip Display the model name of Super IO chip. Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port 0 When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Display the Serial Port 0 base I/O addressand IRQ. Change Settings Change Serial Port 0 device settings. When set to Auto allows the server’s BIOS or OS to select a configuration.

  • Page 55: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-9 Serial Port Console Redirection - 55 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 56 COM1/Serial Port for Out-of Band Management/Windows Emergency Management Service (EMS) Console Redirection (Note) Select whether to enable console redirection for specified device. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection. Options available: VT100/VT100+/ANSI /VT-UTF8.
  • Page 57 Mark and Space Parity do not allow for error detection. Options available: None/Even/Odd/Mark/Space. 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.

  • Page 58: Network Stack

    2-2-10 Network Stack Network stack Enable/Disable UEFI network stack. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Disabled. Ipv4 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv4 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. Ipv6 PXE Support (Note) Enable/Disable Ipv6 PXE feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled. Default setting is Enabled. This item appears when Network Stack is set to Enabled.

  • Page 59: Iscsi Configuration

    2-2-11 iSCSI Configuration iSCSI Initiator Name Add an Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Delete Attempts Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Change Attempt Order Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. - 59 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 60: Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection

    2-2-12 Intel (R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection BIOS Setup - 60 -...
  • Page 61 PORT CONFIGURATION MENU NIC Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. Blink LEDs (range 0-15 seconds) Blink LEDs for the specified duration (up to 15 seconds). Press the numberic keys to input the desired value. PORT CONFIGURATION INFORMATION UEFI Driver Display the UEFI driver information. Adapter PBA Display the Adapter PBA information. Chip Type Display the Chip type. PCI Device ID Display the PCI device ID.

  • Page 62: Chipset Menu

    Chipset Menu The Chipset menu display submenu options for configuring the function of North Bridge and South Bridge. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. BIOS Setup - 62 -...

  • Page 63: System Agent (Sa)Configuration

    2-3-1 System Agent (SA)Configuration System Agent Bridge Name Display the System Agent (SA) Bridge Name. System Agent RC Version Display the version number of System Agent RC. VT-d Capability Display the VT-d support information. VT-d Enable/Disable Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) feature. Options available: Enabled/DIsabled.

  • Page 64: Graphic Configuration

    2-3-1-1 Graphic Configuration Graphic Configuration Primary Display Device Configure the Primary display device. Options available: Auto/IGFX(if the CPU support graphic)/PEG/Onboard VGA. Default setting is Auto. BIOS Setup - 64 -...

  • Page 65: Nb Pcie Configuration

    2-3-1-2 NB PCIe Configuration NB PCIe Configuration PEG0 Display PEG0 configuration information. PEG0 - Gen X Configure PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. PEG1 Display PEG1 configuration information. PEG1 - Gen X Configure PEG1 B0:D1:F1 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. PEG2 Display PEG2 configuration information. PEG2 - Gen X Configure PEG2 B0:D1:F2 Gen1-Gen3. Options available: Auto/Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. Default setting is Auto. Run-time C7 Allowed Configure Run-time C7 feature.
  • Page 66 Detect Non-Compliance Device Detect Non-Compliance PCI Express Device in PEG. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM Enable/Disable Program PCIe ASPM after OpROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. PEG0 De-emphasis Control PEG0:Configure the De-emphasis control on PEG. Options available: Options available: -6 dB/-3.5 dB. Default setting is -3.5 dB. PEG1 De-emphasis Control PEG1:Configure the De-emphasis control on PEG.

  • Page 67: Memory Configuration

    2-3-1-3 Memory Configuration Memory Information Memory RC Version Display version number of installed memeory. Memory Frequency Display the frequency information of installed memory. Total Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. Memory Voltage Display the voltage information of installed memory. DIMM Information: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots.
  • Page 68 Memory Frequency Limiter Maximum Memory Frequency Selections in Mhz. Options available: Auto/1067/1333/1600/1867/2133/2400/2667. Default setting is Auto. Max TOLUD Maximum Value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Options available: Dynamic/3.5 GB/3.25 GB/3 GB/2.75 GB/2.5 GB/2.25 GB/2 GB/1.75 GB/1.5 GB/ 1.25 GB/1 GB.

  • Page 69: Pch-Io Configuration

    2-3-2 PCH-IO Configuration Intel PCH RC Version/Intel PCH SKU/Intel PCH Rev ID Information Displays the RC version, SKU and Reverison ID information of PCH. PCI Express Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. USB Configuration Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. DeepSx Power Policies Configure the DeepSx Mode configuration. Options available: Disabled/Enabled in S5/Enabled in S4-S5. Default setting is Disabled. GP27 Wake From DeepSx Wake from DeepSx by the assertion of GP27 pin.
  • Page 70 SLP_S4 Assertion Width Select a minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal. Options available: 1-2 Seconds/2-3 Seconds/3-4 Seconds/4-5 Seconds. Default setting is 4-5 Seconds. Restore AC Power Loss This option provides user to set the mode of operation if an AC / power loss occurs. Power On: System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.

  • Page 71: Pci Express Configuration

    2-3-2-1 PCI Express Configuration PCI Express Clock Gating Enable/Disable PCI Express Clock Gating for each root port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. DMI Link ASPM Control The control of Active State Power Management on both NB side and SB side of the DMI Link. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 72: Usb Configuration

    2-3-2-2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Precondition Precondition work on USB host controller and root ports for faster enumeration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. XHCI Mode Mode of operation of xHCI controller. Options available: Smart Auto/Auto/Enabled/Disabled/Manual. Default setting is Smart Auto. BTCG Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 73: Intel Server Platform Services

    2-3-3 Intel Server Platform Services Intel Server Platform Services Enable/Disable Intel Server Platform Services Help. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 73 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 74: Security Menu

    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. •...

  • Page 75: Secure Boot Menu

    2-4-1 Secure Boot menu The Secure Boot Menu is applicable when your device is installed the Windows 8 operatin system. ® Platform Mode Display the System Platform Mode State. Secure Boot Display the status of Secure Boot. Secure Boot Control Enable/Disable Secure Boot function.

  • Page 76: Image Execution Policy

    2-4-1-1 Image Execution Policy Image Execution policy Internal FV Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Options available: Always Execute. Default setting is Always Execute. Option ROM Image Execution Policy per device path on Security Violation. Options available: Always Execute/Always Deny/Allow Execute/Defer Execute/ Deny Execute/ Query User.

  • Page 77: Key Management

    2-4-1-2 Key Management Key Management This item appears only when the Secure Boot Mode is set to Custom. Factory Default Key Provisioning Force the system to Setup Mode. This will clear all Secure Boot Variables such as Platform Key (PK), Key-exchange Key (KEK), Authorized Signature Database (db), and Forbidden Signaures Database (dbx).
  • Page 78 Set new KEK Press [Enter] to configure a new KEK. Append Var to KEK Press [Enter] to load additional KEK from a storage devices for an additional db and dbx management. Authorized Signature Database (DB) Display the status of Authorized Signature Database. Delete DB Press [Enter] to delete the db from your system. Set new DB Press [Enter] to configure a new db.

  • Page 79: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. View FRU information The FRU information submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as system product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. System Event Log Displays Event Log advanced settings. Press Enter to access the related submenu. - 79 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: Bmc Lan Configuration

    2-5-1 BMC LAN Configuration Lan Channel 1 Configuration Source Select to configure 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 (Note) Display IP Address information. Subnet Mask (Note) Display Subnet Mask information. Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals, for example, 192.168.000.001. Default Gateway Address (Note) Display Default Gateway Address information.

  • Page 81: View Fru Information

    2-5-2 View FRU Information The FRU Information menu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. - 81 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 82: System Event Log

    2-5-3 System Event Log Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Change this to enable or disable all features of System Event Logging during boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Erasing Settings Erasing SEL Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.

  • Page 83: Event Logs Menu

    Event Logs Menu Change Smbios Event Log Settings Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. View Smbios Event Log Press [Enter] to view event logs. - 83 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 84: Change Smbios Event Log Settings

    2-6-1 Change Smbios Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options Smbios Event Log Choose options to Enable/Disable logging of System boot event. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Erasing Settings Erasing Event Log Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset.
  • Page 85 METW Multiple Event Time Window: The number of minutes which must pass between duplicate log entries which utilize a multiple-event counter. The value ranges from 0 to 99 minutes. Press <+> / <-> keys to increase or decrease the desired values. Custom Options Log OEM Codes Enable/Disable the logging of EFI Status Codes as OEM Codes.

  • Page 86: View Smbios Event Log

    2-6-2 View Smbios Event Log The Smbios Event Log is a display page of Smbios Event Log information. Items on this window are non- configurable. Press Enter to View Smbios Event Log BIOS Setup - 86 -...

  • Page 87: Boot Menu

    Boot 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) specified is not bootable. Boot Configuration Setup Prompt Timeout Number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. 65535(0xFFFF) means indefinite waiting." Press the numberic keys to input the desired value. Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function. Options available: On/Off.
  • Page 88 Hard Drive BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Network Device BBS Priorities Press Enter to configure the boot priority. CSM16 Parameters Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. CSM parameters Press [Enter] for configuration of advanced items. BIOS Setup - 88 -...

  • Page 89: Csm16 Parameters

    2-7-1 CSM16 Parameters CSM16 Module Version Display CSM Module version information. Gate20 Active Upon Request: GA20 can be disabled using BIOS services. Always: Do not allow disabling GA20; this option is useful when any RT code is executed above 1MB. Options available: Upon Request/Always.

  • Page 90: Csm Parameters

    2-7-2 CSM Parameters CSM parameters Press Enter to configure the advanced items. CSM (Compatibility Support Module) Launch Enable/Disable Compatibility Support Module (CSM) launch. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. • The following five items appears and configurable when the Launch CSM is set to Enabled. • If the Launch CSM is set to Disabled, the following five items will not be able to support Legacy mode.
  • Page 91 Other PCI device ROM priority For PCI devices other than Network, Mass storage or Video device, defines which OpROM to launch. Options available: UEFI OpROM/Legacy OpROM. Default setting is UEFI OpROM. - 91 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 92: Exit Menu

    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.

  • Page 93: Bios Beep Codes

    BIOS Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Invalid password Recovery started S3 Resume failed DXEIPL was not found No Console Input/Output Devices are found Flash update is failed - 93 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 94: Bios Recovery Instruction

    2-10 BIOS Recovery Instruction The system has an embedded recovery technique. In the event that the BIOS becomes corrupt the boot block can be used to restore the BIOS to a working state. To restore your BIOS, please follow the instructions listed below: Recovery Instruction: Change xxx.ROM to amiboot.rom.

  • Page 95: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Contravention will be prosecuted. We believe that the information contained herein was accurate in all respects at the time of printing. GIGABYTE cannot, however, assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in this text. Also note that the informa- tion in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by GIGABYTE.
  • Page 96 Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly. With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of landfills for the disposal of "end of life" products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially hazardous substances are not released into the environment and...

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