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Gigabyte GA-7PCSL User Manual

Lga1356 socket motherboard for intel xeon series processors
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  • Page 1 GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX LGA1356 socket motherboard for Intel Xeon 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 ........................5 GA-7PCSL Motherboard Layout ..................6 GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout ...................9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ...................12 Installation Precautions .................. 12 1-2 Product Specifications ..................13 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler ............... 17 1-3-1 Installing the CPU ....................17 1-3-2 Installing the CPU Cooler ..................18...
  • Page 4 2-5-3 System Event Log ....................86 Boot Option Menu ..................87 Boot Manager ....................88 Exit Menu ....................... 89 Chapter 3 Appendix ......................91 FAQ ........................ 91 - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents GA-7PCSL/GA-7PCSLX 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-7Pcsl Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PCSL Motherboard Layout 34 35 45 46 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description ID_SW ID switch MLAN BMC Management LAN port USB_LANB1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_LANB2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) VGA_1 VGA port COM1 Serial port CPU1_FAN CPU1 fan cable connector P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) DDR3_P0_C1...
  • Page 8 DDR3_P1_F1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) PASSWORD Clear password jumper BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumper SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Ga-7Pcslx Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PCSLX Motherboard Layout 35 36 46 47 - 9 -...
  • Page 10 Item Code Description ID_SW ID switch MLAN BMC Management LAN port USB_LANB1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_LANB2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) VGA_1 VGA port COM1 Serial port P12V_AUX2 8 pin power connector ATX1 24-pin power connector CPU1 Intel LGA1356 socket (Secondary CPU) DDR3_P0_C1...
  • Page 11 DDR3_P1_F0 Channel C slot 0 (for secondary CPU) DDR3_P1_F1 Channel C slot 1 (for secondary CPU) PASSWORD Clear password jumper BIOS_RCVR BIOS recovery jumper SSB_ME1 ME enable/disable jumper Chassis intrusion jumper CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper BIOS_WP BIOS write protect jumper SATA_DOM0/SATA_DOM1 SATA0/1 port DOM support jumper CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is...

  • Page 12: 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 13: Product Specifications

    1-2 Product Specifications GA-7PCSL Support for Dual Intel Xeon Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket Š ® ® Intel Xeon Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket Š ® ® Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s Š Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) Š...
  • Page 14 AMI BIOS Š Form Factor CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 6 layers PCB Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 14 -...
  • Page 15 GA-7PCSLX Support for Dual Intel Xeon Sandy-bridge-EN 2S processors in 1356 socket Š ® ® Intel Xeon Quad Core in LGA 1356 socket Š ® ® Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s Š Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) & Demand BasedSwitch (DBS) Š...
  • Page 16 AMI BIOS Š Form Factor CEB Form Factor; 12 inch x 10.5 inch, 8 layers PCB Š * GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without prior notice. Hardware Installation - 16 -...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Installing The Cpu Cooler

    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.

  • Page 19: Installing The Memory

    • Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 20: Installing A Memory

    memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0 and DDR3_P0_C0 sockets for primary CPU; install DDR3_P1_D0, DDR3_P1_E0 DDR3_P1_F0 for secondary CPU. When enabling 3 Channel mode with four memory modules, be sure to install them in the DDR3_P0_A0, DDR3_P0_B0, DDR3_P0_C0, and and DDR3_P0_C1 sockets for primary CPU;...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Back Panel Connectors Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function. RJ-45 LAN Port 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.

  • Page 22: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors GA-7PCSL ATX1 COM2 P12V_AUX1 SCU_SGPIO P12V_AUX2 FP_1 CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) MINISAS_1 CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU) MINISAS_2 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) SAS0/1/2/3 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) IPMB SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) TPM_MEZZ1 PMbus_CN_1 BP_1 SATA0/1 SKU_KEY1 F_USB1 BMC_LED1...
  • Page 23 GA-7PCSLX ATX1 SCU_SGPIO P12V_AUX1 FP_1 P12V_AUX2 MINISAS_1 CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) SATA2/3/4/5 CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU) SAS0/1/2/3 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) IPMB SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) TPM_MEZZ1 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) BP_1 PMbus_CN_1 SKU_KEY1 SATA0/1 BMC_LED1 F_USB1 SATA_SGPIO COM2 Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices: • First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
  • Page 24 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 P12V_AUX2 GA-7PCSL P12V_AUX1 Pin No. Definition P12V_DDR3_CPU0...
  • Page 25 ATX1 ATX1 (GA-7PCSL) (GA-7PCSLX) ATX1 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON (soft On/Off) Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX) 3.3V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
  • Page 26 CPU fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dis- sipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN CPU1_FAN SYS_FAN3 (GA-7PCSLX) (GA-7PCSL) GA-7PCSL CPU0_FAN CPU0_FAN SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2...
  • Page 27 10) PMbus_CN_1 (Power management connector) Pin No. Definition SMB CLK GA-7PCSL SMB DATA SMB Alert GND Sense 3.3V Sense GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 27 -...
  • Page 28 The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition GA-7PCSL P5V/GND GA-7PCSLX • 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.
  • Page 29 USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY- USB DX+ GA-7PCSL USB DY+ 9 10 No Pin GA-7PCSLX - 29 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 The COM header can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing the op- tional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer. Pin No. Definition NDCD- NDSR- NSIN NRTS- GA-7PCSL NSOUT NCTS- NDTR- NRI- No Pin GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation...
  • Page 31 Typically, the HBA is a storage controller located inside a server, desktop, rack or workstation computer that interfaces with Hard disk drives (HDDs) to store and retrieve data. Pin No. Definition SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN No Pin SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT GA-7PCSL SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 31 -...
  • Page 32 15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/GA-7PCSL) 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.
  • Page 33 15) FP_1 (Front Panel Header/GA-7PCSLX) GA-7PCSLX 12 24 Pin No. Signal Name Definition PWLED+ Power LED Signal anode (+) 5VSB 5V Stanndby Power No Pin ID_LED+ ID LED Signal anode (+) PWLED- Power LED Signal cathode(-) ID_LED- ID LED Signal cathode(-) Hard Disk LED Signal anode (+) F_SYSRDY System Front board LED Signal...
  • Page 34 16) MINISAS_1 (Mini SAS cable connector) The mini SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard. 17) MINISAS_2 (Mini SAS cable connector with SATA 3Gb/s signal/GA-7PCSL Only) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s standard.
  • Page 35 17) SATA2/3/4/5 (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. Pin No. Definition GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 35 -...
  • Page 36 18) SAS0/1/2/3 (SAS cable connectors) The SAS connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard. Pin No. Definition GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX - 36 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 37 19) IPMB (IPMB connector) Pin No. Definition GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX - 37 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 38 CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost. GA-7PCSL You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery: 1.
  • Page 39 21) TPM_MEZZ1 (TPM Module) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST_DEBUG P3V3 GA-7PCSL LPC_LAD0 IRQ_SERIAL LPC_LAD1 TPM_DET_N LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD3 LPC_FRAME_N GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 39 -...
  • Page 40 22) BP1 (Back Plane Board Hearder) Pin No. Definition AST2300_SCGCLK FM_THROTTLE_AND_N AST2300_SGLD GA-7PCSL IQO_FAN_12v_GATE_N AST2300_SGDOUT RresetL_BRB 25 26 BP_ALED_N BP_LED_G_N AST2300_SGDIN ASSESS#_LED_BPB SMB_BPB1_DATA GA-7PCSLX SMB_BPB1_CLK BP_HDD_TYPE P_3V3_AUX FAN_TYPE P_3V3_AUX BP_PRESENSE - 40 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 41 23) SKU_KEY1 (Patsburg Upgrade ROM Hearder) Pin No. Definition GA-7PCSL FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY GA-7PCSLX - 41 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 42 24) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description GA-7PCSL BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System AC is powered off GA-7PCSLX - 42 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 43 25) SATA_SGPIO (SATA SGPIO Header/GA-7PCSLX Only) Pin No. Definition SGPIO_SAS1_DATAIN No Pin SGPIO_SAS1_DATAOUT GA-7PCSLX SGPIO_SAS1_LOAD SGPIO_SAS1_CLOCK - 43 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 44: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting GA-7PCSL CLR_CMOS PASSWORD SATA_DOM1 BIOS_RVCR SATA_DOM0 SSB_ME1 BIOS_WP SSB_ME2 Hardware Installation - 44 -...
  • Page 45 GA-7PCSLX CLR_CMOS PASSWORD SATA_DOM1 BIOS_RCVR SATA_DOM0 SSB_ME1 BIOS_WP SSB_ME2 ROMST_FRB3 Hardware Installation - 45 -...
  • Page 46 1) JP5 (Case Open Intrusion Jumper) Open: Normal operation. (Default setting) Close: Enable chassis intrusion alert. GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX - 46 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 47 2) PASSWORD (Skip Supervisor Password Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Skip supervisor password. GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX - 47 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 48 3) BIOS_RVCR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSL) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. GA-7PCSL 3) BIOS_RCVR (BIOS Recovery Jumper/GA-7PCSLX) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. Hardware Installation - 48 -...
  • Page 49 4/5) SSB_ME1/SSB_ME2 (ME enable/disable Jumper) SSB_ME1 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Disable ME function. GA-7PCSL SSB_ME2 1-2 Close: Disable ME function. 2-3 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 49 -...
  • Page 50 1-2 Close: Normal operation (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. GA-7PCSL GA-7PCSLX • Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before clearing the CMOS values.
  • Page 51 7/8) SATA_DOM0/1 (SATA DOM Jumper) 1-2 Close: Use SATA DOM. GA-7PCSL 2-3 Close: Normal mode. (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX - 51 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 52 9) BIOS_WP (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. GA-7PCSL (Default setting) GA-7PCSLX Hardware Installation - 52 -...
  • Page 53 10) ROMST_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper/GA-7PCSLX Only) Pin No. Definition SGPIO_IBMC_DOUT_PD GA-7PCSLX BMC_FRB3_SB3V SGPIO_IBMC_DATOUT BMC_R_FRB3 p_3V3_AUX 1-3 Close: Normal ROM Strap 2-4 Close: Normal operation. 4-6 Close: Force to stop FRB3 Timer. Hardware Installation - 53 -...

  • Page 54: 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 moth- erboard. 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 55: Boot Options

     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.) ...

  • Page 56: 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 57 BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. Memory Determines how much total memory is present during the POST. System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day- year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. Access Level Display the current accessing level information.

  • Page 58: 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. BIOS Setup - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Pci Configuration

    2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 Option ROM When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Onboard LAN1/2 Controller Enable/Disable Onboard LAN controller . Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. LAN1/2 Option ROM Enable/Disable onboard LAN1 device and initialize device expansion ROM.

  • Page 60: Trusted Computing (Optioanl)

    2-2-2 Trusted Computing (Optioanl) TPM Support Select Enabled to activate TPM support feature. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. TPM State Select Enabled to activate TPM State function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Pending Operation Determine the action when operation is pending. Options available: None.

  • Page 61: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-3 CPU Configuration - 61 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 62 Socket 0/1 Information CPU Signature Displays the processor ID information. Microcode Patch Display Microcode patch. Max CPU Speed Display the maximum processor speed. Min CPU Speed Display the minimum processor speed. Processor Cores Display the information of the processor core. Intel HT Technology Display Intel Hyper Threading Technology function support information.
  • Page 63 L2 Cache Display the information of L2 Cache per Core. L3 Cache Display the information of total L3 Cache per socket. CPU Speed Display the current installed CPU speed. 64-bit Display the supported infprmation of installed CPU. Hyper-threading The Intel Hyper Threading Technology allows a single processor to execute two or more separate threads concurrently.

  • Page 64: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    2-2-3-1 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Management Power Technology Configure the power management features. Options available: Disable/Energy Efficient/Custom. Default setting is Custom. EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Options available: Enabled/Disabled.
  • Page 65 CPU C7 Report (Note) Allows you to enable or disable the CPU C7 (ACPI C3) report. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Package C State Limit Configure state for the C-State package limit. Options available: C0/C1/C6/C7/No Limit. Default setting is No Limit. (Note) This item is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature.

  • Page 66: Runtime Error Logging

    2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Support Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. BIOS Setup - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Sata Configuration

    2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) 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 68: Sas Configuration

    2-2-6 SAS Configuration Device 0/1/2/3 (Note) Press [Enter] to view the installed HDD devices. (Note) The number of SATA and SAS devices depends of the PCH SKU. BIOS Setup - 68 -...

  • Page 69: Super Io Configuration

    2-2-7 Super IO Configuration - 69 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 70 Serial Port 1/2 Configuration 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 Displays the Serial Port 1/2 base I/O addressand IRQ. Change Settings Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings.

  • Page 71: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-8 Serial Port Console Redirection - 71 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 72 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. Terminal Type Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection. Options available: VT100/VT100+/ANSI /VT-UTF8.
  • Page 73 Serial Port for Out-of-Bnad Management/Windows Emerency 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 Press [Enter] to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings.

  • Page 74: 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 - 74 -...

  • Page 75: North Bridge Configuration

    2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration - 75 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 76 Compatibility RID Enable/Disable Compatibility RID function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Memory Configuration 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 77 2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration - 77 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 78: 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 79: Dimm Information

    2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR_3_P0_A0/DDR_3_P0_b0/DDR_3_P0_c0/DDR_3_P0_C1 Status CPU Socket 1: DDR_3_P1_D0/DDR_3_P1_E0/DDR_3_P1_F0/DDR_3_P1_F1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. - 79 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 80: South Bridge Configuration

    2-3-2 South Bridge Configuration PCH Information: Name/Stepping Information Displays the name and stepping information of the south bridge. SB Chipset Configuration PCH Compatibility RID Enable/Disable PCH Compatibility RID support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Restore on AC Power Loss (Note) Defines the power state to resume to after a sys- tem shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power.
  • Page 81 Onboard SAS oprom Enable/Disable onboard SAS option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. Onboard SATA RAID oprom Enable/Disable onboard SATA RAID option ROM. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. - 81 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Server Management Menu

    Server Management Menu System Information Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related sub- menu. BMC LAN Configuration BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter to access the related submenu. System Event Log Press Enter to access the related system event log. Select NCSI and Dedicated LAN Switch NCSI and dedicated LAN and send KCS command.
  • Page 84 2-5-1 System Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as Sys- tem product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. BIOS Setup - 84 -...

  • Page 85: Bmc Lan Configuration

    2-5-2 BMC LAN Configuration Configuration Source Select to configure LAN channel parameters statically or dynamically (DHCP). Do nothing option willnot modify any BMC network parameters during BIOS phase. Options available: Static/Dynamic/Do Nothing. IP Address Display IP Address information. Subnet Mask Display Subnet Mask information. Please note that the IP address must be in three digitals, for example, 192.168.000.001.

  • Page 86: System Event Log

    2-5-3 System Event Log Enabling/DIsabling Options SEL Components Enable/Disable all features fo system event logging during system boot. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL Choose this option for erasing Smbios Event Log is done prior to any logging activation during reset. Options available: Yes/No.

  • Page 87: 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 legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: UEFI device.

  • Page 88: 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 legacy drive(s) specified is not bootable. UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. BIOS Setup - 88 -...

  • Page 89: 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 90 Options available: Yes/No. Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. BIOS Setup - 90 -...

  • Page 91: Chapter 3 Appendix

    Chapter 3 Appendix Question Answer Why does when PCIE graphics card is used as IKVM function can only be supported by using default displaying device, iKVM video display always onboard video out. show “out of range”? Why does BMC featured server power on take longer BMC featured server require BMC initialization before time? power on, please wait for BMC LED start to blink...

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