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Dual lga2011 sockets motherboard for intel e5-2600 series processors
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GA-7PESH4
E5-2600
Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel
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User's Manual
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  • Page 1 GA-7PESH4 E5-2600 Dual LGA2011 sockets motherboard for Intel 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 detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Box Contents ........................5 GA-7PESH4 Motherboard Layout ...................6 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 Installing the Memory ..................
  • Page 4 Boot Option Menu ..................67 Boot Manager ....................68 Exit Menu ....................... 69 - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Box Contents

    Box Contents Motherboard Driver CD Two SATA cables I/O Shield CPU Power cables • The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice. •...

  • Page 6: Ga-7Pesh4 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7PESH4 Motherboard Layout 60 61 - 6 -...
  • Page 7 Item Code Description ID switch MLAN1 BMC Management LAN port USB_LAN1 LAN1 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) USB_LAN2 LAN2 port (top) / USB ports (bottom) LAN_3_4 LAN ports COM1_VGA1 Serial port (top) / VGA port (bottom) USB_A1 Type A USB connector PCIE_5 PCI-E slot 5 (x16 slot) ATX1...
  • Page 8 FRONT_USB USB 2.0 connectors COM2 Serial port cable connector MINI_CN2 Mini SAS cable connector MINI_CN1 Mini SAS cable connector S3_MASK S3 Power On Select jumper FLASH_DP1 Flash descriptor security jumper CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper SSB_ME1 ME recovery jumper PASSWORD1 Skip supervisor paswword jumper BIOS_RVCR1 BIOS recovery jumper BMC_FRB1...

  • 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 E5-2600 series processors in the LGA2011 package Š ® ® L3 cache varies with CPU Š Supports QuickPath Interconnect up to 8GT/s Š Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Š Support Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Š...
  • Page 11 AMI BIOS Š Form Factor EATX Form Factor; 12 inch x 12.9 inch, 10 layers PCB 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 to prevent damage to the CPU. •...

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 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 Serial Port Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. Video Port The video in port allows connect to video in, which can also apply to video loop thru function. RJ-45 LAN Ports (Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports) The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1 Gbps data rate.

  • Page 18: Internal Connectors

    Internal Connectors ATX1 COM2 P12V_AUX1 MINII_CN2 P12V_AUX2 MINII_CN1 PWR_DET1 (PMBus) FP_1 CPU0_FAN (for primary CPU) BP_1 CPU1_FAN (for seconary CPU) TPM_1 SYS_FAN1 (System Fan) SATA_SGPIO SYS_FAN2 (System Fan) IPMB1 SYS_FAN3 (System Fan) SKU_KEY1 SYS_FAN4 (System Fan) SATA3/4/5/6 SATA2 SATA1 BMC_LED1 FRONT_USB BAT1 Hardware Installation...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 1/2/3) ATX1/P12V_AUX1/P12V_AUX2 (2x4 12V Power Connector and 2x12 Main Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned off and all devices are properly installed.
  • Page 21 ATX1 ATX1 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V PS_ON Power Good 5VSB (stand by +5V) +12V +12V 3.3V ATX_12V - 21 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 22 4) PWR_DET1 (PMBus connector) Pin No. Definition SMB CLK SMB DATA SMB Alert 3.3V Sense 5/6/7/8/9/10) CPU0_FAN/CPU1_FAN/SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2/SYS_FAN3/SYS_FAN4 (CPU Fan/System Fan Headers) The motherboard has two 4-pin CPU fan headers, four 4-pin system fan headers. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire).
  • Page 23 11) SATA3/SATA4/SATA5/SATA6 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 3Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s standard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. Pin No. Definition DEBUG PORT 12/13) SATA0/SATA1 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors) The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s standard.
  • Page 24 14) FRONT_USB (Front USB Headers) The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 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 (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB DY-...
  • Page 25 16/17) MINI_CN2/MINI_CN1 (Mini SAS cable connectors) The Mini SAS connectors conform to SAS3Gb/s standard. Each Mini SAS connector supports four SASdevice. Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition RX0+ TX0+ RX0- TX0- RX1+ TX1+ RX1- TX1- SIB7 SIB0 SIB3 SIB1 SIB4 SIB2 SIB5 SIB6...
  • Page 26 18) FP_1 (Front Panel Headers) 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. 12 24 Pin No.
  • Page 27 19) BP_1 (HDD Back Plane Board Hearders) Pin No. Definition AST2300_SCGCLK FM_THROTTLE_AND_N AST2300_SGLD IQO_FAN_12v_GATE_N AST2300_SGDOUT RresetL_BRB BP_ALED_N BP_LED_G_N 25 26 AST2300_SGDIN ASSESS#_LED_BPB SMB_BPB1_DATA SMB_BPB1_CLK P_3V3_AUX BP_HDD_TYPE P_3V3_AUX FAN_TYPE BP_PRESENSE 20) TPM_1 (TPM Module Connector) Pin No. Definition CLK_33M_TPM P_3V3_AUX LPC_RST_DEBUG P3V3 LPC_LAD0 IRQ_SERIAL...
  • Page 28 21) SATA_SGPIO1 (SATA SGPIO Headers) 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 29 23) SKU_KEY1 (Intel C600 Series Upgrade Key) Pin No. Definition FM_PBG_DYN_SKU_KEY 24) JP1 (Chassis intrusion Header) Open: Normal operation (Default setting) Closed: Enable chassis intrusion alter. - 29 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 30 25/26) J2/J3 (LAN3/LAN4 link/active LED Headers) Pin No. Definition Active Link 27) BMC_LED1 (BMC Firmware Readiness LED) State Description BMC firmware is initial Blinking BMC firmware is ready System is powered off Hardware Installation - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Hardware Installation

    28) 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. •...

  • Page 32: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings CLR_CMOS1 SSB_ME1 PASSWORD1 FLASH_DP1 BMC_FRB1 S3_MASK BIOS_WP1 SATA_DOM1 BIOS_RVCR1 SATA_DOM0 Hardware Installation - 32 -...
  • Page 33 1) 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 34 3) BMC_FRB3 (Force to Stop FRB3 Timer Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Force to Stop FRB3 Timer 4) BIOS_WP1 (BIOS Write Protect Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Enable BIOS write protect function. Hardware Installation - 34 -...
  • Page 35 5) BIOS_RVCR1 (BIOS Recovery Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: BIOS recovery mode. 6) SSB_ME1 (ME enable/disable Jumper) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default setting) 2-3 Close: Disable ME function. - 35 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 36 7) FLASH_DP1 (Flash Descriptor Security Jumper) 1-2 Close: Flash Descriptor Security Overridden. 2-3 Close: Flash Descriptor Security in effect. (Default setting) 8) S3_MASK (S3 Power On Select Jumper) 1-2 Close: Stop an initial power on when BMC is not ready. 2-3 Close: Keep initial power on.
  • Page 37 9/10) SATA_DOM2/SATA_DOM1 (SATA DOM Jumpers) CAUTION! If a SATA type hard drive is connected to the motherboard, please ensure the jumper is closed and set to 2-3 pins (Normal mode), in order to reduce any risk of hard disk damage. 1-2 Close: Enable SATA0/SATA1 port DOM support.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Server Management

     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 40: 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 41 BIOS Information BIOS Version Display version number of the BIOS setup utility. 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 accessing level information.

  • Page 42: 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. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 43: Pci Configuration

    2-2-1 PCI Configuration PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4/5 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 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 44: Trusted Computing

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

  • Page 45: Cpu Configuration

    2-2-3 CPU Configuration BIOS Setup - 44 -...
  • Page 46 Socket 0/1 Information CPU Signature Displays the processor ID information. Microcode Patch Display Microcode patch information. 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 47: Execute Disable Bit

    L3 Cache Display the total L2 cache memory of the installed processor in megabytes. This item appears when the installed processor supports L3 . 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 48: Cpu Power Management Configuration

    2-2-3-1 CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Power Management Configuration 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 49: Runtime Error Logging

    2-2-4 Runtime Error Logging Runtime Error Logging Enable/Disable Runtime error logging support. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. - 48 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Sata Configuration

    2-2-5 SATA Configuration SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 (Note) Displays the installed HDD devices information. 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. This is not allowed to access RAID setup utility. RAID Mode: When set to RAID, the SATA controllerenables both its RAID and AHCI functions.
  • Page 51 2-2-6 Super IO Configuration BIOS Setup - 50 -...

  • Page 52: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Serial Port 1/2 Configuration Serial Port 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 53: Serial Port Console Redirection

    2-2-7 Serial Port Console Redirection 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 for COM1 and COM2 Press [Enter] to enter advanced meun for console redirection settings.

  • Page 54: Flow Control

    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. Flow Control Flow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow.

  • Page 55: 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 - 54 -...

  • Page 56: North Bridge Configuration

    2-3-1 North Bridge Configuration 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 57 Numa Enable/Disable Non Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. Thermal Thortting Configure the Thermal Thortting. Options available: CLTT/OLTT/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. DIMM Voltage Configure the DIMM voltage. Options available: Auto/ Force 1.5v/Force 1.35v. Default setting is Auto. Enforce DIMM To enforce POR function.
  • Page 58 2-3-1-1 IOH Configuration - 57 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 59: Ioh Configuration

    IOH Configuration Intel(R) VT for Directed I/O Configuration VGA Priority Define the display device priority. Gen3 Equalization WA's Enable/DIsable the support for Gen3 Equalization Workaround. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. IOH 0 PCIe port Bifurcation Control PCIE Slot 1 Speed Select PCIe slot 1 speed. Options available: GEN1/GEN2/GEN3.

  • Page 60: Dimm Information

    2-3-1-2 DIMM Information DIMM Information: DIMM Group: CPU Socket 0/1 DIMM Information CPU Socket 0: DDR3_P0_A0/DDR3_P0_A1/DDR3_P0_B0/DDR3_P0_B1/DDR3_P0_C0/DDR3_P0_C1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. CPU Socket 1: DDR3_P0_E0/DDR3_P0_E1/DDR3_P0_F0/DDR3_P0_F1/DDR3_P0_F0/DDR3_P0_F1 Status The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3 slots. - 59 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Me Subsystem

    2-3-3 ME Subsystem Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Enable/Disable ME Subsystem function. Options available: Enabled/Disabled. Default setting is Enabled. BIOS Setup - 61 -...

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65 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 - 64 -...

  • Page 66: Bmc Lan Configuration

    2-5-2 BMC LAN Configuration 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. Default setting is Do Nothing. - 65 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 67: 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. Boot Priority Order Boot Option Press [Enter] to configure the boot priority. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following secquence: UEFI device.

  • Page 68: 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. Boot Override UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. - 67 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 69: 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 70 Load User Default Values Loads the user default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Options available: Yes/No. - 69 - BIOS Setup...

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