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Gigabyte GA-6PXSV1 User Manual

Lga 2011 socket motherboard for intel e5-1600/e5-2600 series processors
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GA-6PXSV1
LGA 2011 socket motherboard for Intel
E5-1600/E5-2600 series
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User's Manual
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  • Page 1 GA-6PXSV1 LGA 2011 socket motherboard for Intel E5-1600/E5-2600 series ® processors User's Manual Rev. 1001...
  • 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 quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................4 GA-6PXSV1 Motherboard Layout ...................5 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................8 Installation Precautions ..................8 1-2 Product Specifications ..................9 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 11 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................11 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................13 Installing the Memory ..................

  • Page 4: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-6PXSV1 motherboard User's Manual 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 5: Ga-6Pxsv1 Motherboard Layout

    GA-6PXSV1 Motherboard Layout 33 34 - 5 -...
  • Page 6 Item Code Description AUDIO1 Audio jacks USB_LAN1 LAN connector and USB connectors USB_1394 1394 port and USB connectors R_USB1 USB connectors COM2 Serial port COM1 Serial port DDR3_P0_A0 DIMM slot (channel A-0) DDR3_P0_A1 DIMM slot (channel A-1) DDR3_P0_B0 DIMM slot (channel B-0 ) DDR3_P0_B1 DIMM slot (channel B-1 ) P2_CPU...
  • Page 7 CPU_FAN1 CPU fan cable connector SYS_FAN1 System fan cable connector - 7 -...

  • Page 8: 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 9 1 x 64 Mbit flash Š AMI BIOS Š Form Factor ATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 9.6 inch Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. - 9 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 10 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. •...
  • Page 11 • 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.
  • Page 12 Back Panel Connectors Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. USB 2.0/1.1 Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as a USB key- board/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. IEEE 1394 Port Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which hasfeatures with high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

  • Page 13: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors 22 21 19 7 F_USB3_2 P2_CPU CPU_FAN1 (CPU Fan) F_1394 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) FAUDIO_ACZ SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) SPDIF_JP1 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) BAT1 PWR_LED1 CLR_CMOS1 SATA23/SATA45 PASSWORD1 SATA01 BIOS_RVCR1 F_PANEL1 SSB_ME1 SAS0_3 BIOS_WP F_USB3_1 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
  • Page 14 3/4/5/6) CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has a 4-pin CPU fan header (FAN1), 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).

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications Support for Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors in the LGA2011 package Š ® ® L3 cache varies with CPU Š Chipset Intel BD82C604 (X79) PCH Š ® Memory 8 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (UDIMM) and Š...

  • Page 16: 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.

  • Page 17: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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: Step 2: Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease...

  • Page 18: Installing The 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 19 Connection/ Activity LED Speed LED Connection/Speed LED: Activity LED: State Description State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring Green 100 Mbps data rate No data transmission or receiving is occurring LAN Port 10 Mbps data rate • When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from your device and then remove it from the motherboard.
  • Page 20 1/2) P1/P2_CPU (2x12 Main Power Connector and 2x4 12V 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, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 21 8) SATA2345 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. SATA45 SATA23 Pin No. Definition DEBUG PORT • A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires at least two hard drives. If more than two hard DEBUG drives are configured, the total number of hard drives must be an even number.
  • Page 22 10) F_PANEL (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. 20 19 Pin No.
  • Page 23 11) SAS0_3 (Mini SAS cable connector) The mini SAS connectors conform to SAS 3Gb/s standard. SAS0_3 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition RX0+ TX0+ RX0- TX0- RX1+ TX1+ RX1- TX1- SIB7 SIB0 SIB3 SIB1 SIB4 SIB2 SIB5 SIB6 RX2+ TX2+ RX2- TX2- RX3+...
  • Page 24 12/13) F_USB3_1/F_USB3_2 (USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 3.0 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports via an op- tional 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-...
  • Page 25 14) TPM (TPM Module) Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM LPC_LAD0 LPC_LFRAME_N LPC_RST_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_SERIRQ LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD2 P3V3 P3V3 LPC_LAD1 - 25 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 26 15) F_1394 (IEEE 1394 Header) Pin No. Definition FTPA1+ FTPA1- FTPB1+ FTPB1- BUSVCC1 BUSVCC1 No Pin 16) FAUDIO_ACZ (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect your chassis front panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module con- nector match the pin assignments of the motherboard header.
  • Page 27 17) SPDIF_JP1 (SPDIF Header) Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF In SPDIF Out - 27 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 28 19) BAT1 (Battery) 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. You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.

  • Page 29: Clearing Cmos Jumper

    20) CLR_CMOS1 (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to clear the CMOS values (e.g. date information and BIOS configurations) 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.
  • Page 30 21) PASSWORD1 (Clearing Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Clear supervisor password. 22) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. Hardware Installation - 30 -...
  • Page 31 23) SSB_ME1 (ME Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Enable ME recovery. 2-3 Close: Disable ME recovery. (Default setting) 24) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. - 31 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 32: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS 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.

  • Page 33: Boot Options

     The Function of the <F10> (For the Main Menu Only)  F10: Save CMOS to BIOS This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the default profile name, use the SPACE key) and then press <Enter>...

  • Page 34: 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 35 BIOS Information: Project Version Display version number of the project. 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 access privilege level.

  • Page 36: 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. Legacy OpROM Support Launch PXE OpROM Enable/Disable PXE option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Launch Storage OpROM Enable/Disable storage option ROM.

  • Page 37: Trusted Computing

    2-2-1 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 TPM Support Schedule TPM operation. Options available: None/Enable Take Ownership.
  • Page 38 2-2-2 CPU Configuration BIOS Setup - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Socket 0 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.
  • Page 40 Intel Virtualization 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. (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.

  • Page 41: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    2-2-2-1 CPU Power Management Configuration Power Technology Configure the power management features. Options available: Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Energy Efficient. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Sata Configuration

    2-2-3 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. 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.

  • Page 43: Usb Configuration

    2-2-4 USB Configuration Detected USB Devices Display the information of detected USB devices. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. USB 3.0 Support When enabled, the onboard USB 3.0 device will function normally. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 44 2-2-5 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setup - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Super IO Chip DIsplay super IO chip information. Serial Port 1/2 Configuration When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no con- figuration for the serial port. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Device Settings Displays Serial Port 1/2 device configuration information.

  • Page 46: H/W Monitor

    2-2-6 H/W Monitor Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system tem- perature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-configurable. CPU Temperature/System Temperature/Rear Temperature Displays current CPU, System, and rear edge of motherboard temperature. CPU/System FAN1/2/3 Speed (RPM) Displays current CPU and system fan speed.

  • Page 47: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-7 Serial Port Console Redirection - 47 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 48 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 Press [Enter] to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings. Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection.

  • Page 49: 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. - 49 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: North Bridge Configuration

    2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. 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.
  • Page 51 2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration - 51 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 52: Ioh Configuration

    IOH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration 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 Define the display device priority. Options available: Onboard/Offboard. Default setting is Offboard. Target VGA Displays the information of Target VGA.
  • Page 53 IOH 0/1 PCIe port Bifurcation Control IOU1 - PCIe Port Options available: x4x4/x8. PORT 1A Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2. IOU2 - PCIe Port Options available: x4x4x4x4/x4x4x8/x8x4x4/x8x8/x16. PORT 2A Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3. IOU3 - PCIe Port Options available: x4x4/x8. PORT 3A Link Speed Options available: Gen1/Gen2/Gen3.

  • Page 54: Dimm Information

    2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1 Status DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_C1/DDR3_P0_D0/DDR3_P0_D1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. BIOS Setup - 54 -...

  • Page 55: South Bridge Configuration

    2-3-2 South Bridge Configuration PCH Information: Name/Stepping Information Displays the name and stepping information of the south bridge. PCH Compatibility RID Enable/Disable the support for PCH Compatibility Revision ID (CRID) functionality. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. GbE Controller Enable/Disable onboard GbE LAN controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 56 Onboard SATA RAID oprom Enable/Disable onboard SATA RAID option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Audio Configuration Azalia HD Audio Enable/Disable onboard audio controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Azalia internal HDMI Enable/Disable onboard audio HDMI controller. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.

  • Page 57: Me Subsystem

    2-3-3 ME Subsystem ME Subsystem Configuration Enable/Disable ME subsystem configuration. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 57 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 58: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up ac- cess 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 59: Boot Option Menu

    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 drive(s) specified is not bootable. Boot Priority Order Boot Option Press Enter to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: Hard drive.

  • Page 60: Boot Manager

    Boot Manager The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. BIOS Setup - 60 -...

  • Page 61: 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 62 Options available: Yes/No. Save as User Default Values Saves as user default and close the BIOS setup. Options available: Yes/No. Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. BIOS Setup - 62 -...

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