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USER' S MANUAL
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12ME-8EGXRP-1002

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  • Page 1 GA-8EGXR+ Series Processor Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium Xeon Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8EGXRP-1002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Table of Content Revision History ................4 Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ..................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ...............6 Features Summary....................6 GA-8EGXR+ Motherboard Layout ..............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......... 10 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ................
  • Page 3 Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............51 Block Diagram ..................... 51 Chapter 5 Appendix ................ 52...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    OCT. 2002 Item Checklist þ The GA-8EGXR+ (C) motherboard þ I/O Back Panel þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 þ SCSI Cable x 1 þ Driver CD for motherboard driver & utility þ GA-8EGXR+ Series user’ s manual...

  • Page 5: Warning

    WARNING! WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.48cm x 24.38cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB. — Socket 603/604 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Intel Xeon processor ® ® — Intel Pentium Xeon 400/533MHz FSB ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction On-Board LAN — Build in Intel ® 82540EM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Chipset (Server Adaptec) — Build-in Intel 82550PM 10/100 Fast Ethernet On-Board VGA — Build in ATI Rage XL VGA PCI Chipset with 8M SDRAM on board On-Board SCSI —...

  • Page 8: Ga-8Egxr+ Motherboard Layout

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard GA-8EGXR+ Motherboard Layout MS_KB CMOS_CLR1 USB 1 VGA 1 COM 1 RJ1 RJ2 82550PM BIOS Battery VGA_EN1 LAN2_EN1 ATI Range 82540EM CPU_FAN1 CSB6 Socket 603 Adaptec 7899W CMIC-SL SCSI CASEOPEN CLK_JP1 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 SYS_FAN4 TERM_EN2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Hardw are Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the CPU Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 10: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Top View CPU Bottom View 1. Pull the lever out, than lift up the Lever. Socket Actuation Lever 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner.

  • Page 11: Step 1-2: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Use qualified fan approved by Intel. 2. Heat Sink 3. First step of assembling. 4. Completive picture for first step. 5. Second step of assembling. 6. Completive picture for second step.
  • Page 12 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard 7. Fan assembly. 8. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket first. M You should apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.

  • Page 13: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To instal l the memory module, just push it vertically into t h e DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’ s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’ s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 15: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB Connector...
  • Page 16 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard w Parallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 17: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX1 L ) System FAN 3 B) ATX2 M ) System FAN 4 C) IDE1 N ) System FAN 5 D) IDE2 O ) SCSI 1* E) IDE3 P ) SCSI 2* F) FDD1 Q ) CPU FAN1 G) F_PANEL1...
  • Page 18 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard A) ATX1 (2x10 Pin ATX Power ) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good PS-ON(Sof t On/Off) 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V Ø AC power cord should onl y be connected t o your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 19 Hardw are Installation Process J/K/L/M/N) System FAN 1/2/3/4/5 Connectors Sense +12V/Control Sense +12V/Control I) COM 2 Connector R) Wake On LAN Connector NDSRB- NDTRB- NCTSB- NSINB +5V SB Signal NDCDB- NRIB- NSOUTB NRTSB- S) Wake On Ring Connector O/P) SCSI1/SCSI2 Connector Signal...
  • Page 20 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard C/D/E) IDE 1/ IDE 2/ IDE 3 [IDE1 / IDE2 / Connectors(Primary/Secondary)] IDE3 IDE2 IDE1 F) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) Floppy H) USB2 USB D2+ ØBe careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment...
  • Page 21 Hardw are Installation Process S) CASE OPEN ØPlease note that uder normal circumstance, the CASEOPEN connector is set at closed status. When it is at open status (for example, the chassis cover is opened) system will alarm warning beeping. We recommend user to use the Normal-Close swit c h. Signal U) BT1 (Battery) Li-Battery 3V...
  • Page 22 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard G) F_PANEL1 (2x12 Pins connector) LD1+ LD1- LD2+ LD2- 1) PD+ (Power LED) 2) FF (No Connect) 3) KEY 4) SK+ (Speaker) 5) PD- (Power LED) 6) NC (No Connect) 7) HD+ (HDD LED) 8) NC (No Connect)

  • Page 23: Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction 1) CLK_JP1 6) TERM_EN1 2) LAN1_EN1 * 7) VGA_EN1 3) LAN2_EN1 * 8) WRITE_P1 SCSI_EN1 * 9) CMOS_CLR1 TERM_EN2 Please note that the highlight white mark on the motherboard is presented as Pin 1 Note: the * indicates the feature is available for GA-8EGXR+ model only...
  • Page 24 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard 1) CLK_JP1 G Please note that the the highlight white mark is presented as Pin 1. 1-2 close: Auto (Default) 2-3 close: CPU Speed at 533MHz None: CPU Speed at 400MHz 2) LAN1_EN1 (LAN Function) * 1-2 cl o se: LAN Enabled...
  • Page 25 Hardw are Installation Process 7) VGA_EN1 (VGA Function) 1-2 cl o se: VGA Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: VGA Disabled 8) WRITE_P1 (Write Protect Function) 1-2 close: BIOS Write Protect Enables 2-3 close: Writer Protect Disabled (Default) 9) CMOS_CLR1 (Clear CMOS Function) Ø...

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 27: Getting Help

    BIOS Setup GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 28: Main (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1)

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Main (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup C Floppy Drive A/B This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in the computer. No floppy driv e installed 8None 81.2MB, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch AT-ty pe high-density driv e; 1.2M by te capacity 8720K, 3.5 in.

  • Page 30: System Information

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard 8Fast Programmed I/O Mode This field onl y show s the information of Fast Programmed I/O Mode. 832 Bit Transfer Mode Enables 32 bit access to max imize the hard disk data transfer rate. Option: On (Default Value); Off If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

  • Page 31: Advanced

    BIOS Setup Advanced AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] } Adv anced Configuration } Chipset Configuration } Pow er Management Configuration } Plug & Play Configuration }Peripheral Configuration }Hardw are Monitor Configuration F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults...

  • Page 32: Advanced Configuration

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Advanced Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Adv anced Configuration [Setup Help] Show Full Screen Logo Enabled S.M.A.R.T for Hard Disk Disabled MPS Version for O.S BootUp Num-Lock Intel Hy per Threading...

  • Page 33: Advanced Configuration

    BIOS Setup C Advanced Configuration This category allow user to configure advanced functions . } Show Full Screen Logo Enabled Enable Show Full Screen Logo function.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. } S.M.A.R.T for Hard Disk This filed shows if the device in the specific IDE channel supports S.M.A.R.T. S.M.A.R.Tstands for Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 34: Chipset Configuration

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Chipset Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Chipset Configuration [Setup Help] Memroy Scrubbing Enabled F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Ex it fg: Select Menu Enter: Select4Sub-Menu F10: Sav e&Ex it...

  • Page 35: Power Management Configuration

    BIOS Setup Power Management Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Pow er Management Configuration [Setup Help] Soft-off by Pow er Button Instant-off Sleep Button Enabled Wake Up On Ring Sy stem After AC Back F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values...
  • Page 36 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard } Wake Up Ring Sy stem is w aken up w hen Moderm-Ring is on. Enabled Enable Wake Up Ring. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. } System After AC Back System power state when AC cord is re-plugged.

  • Page 37: Plug And Play Configuration

    BIOS Setup Plug and Play Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Plug and Play Configuration [Setup Help] PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 2/6 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority Auto...
  • Page 38 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard C Plug & Play Configuration This option describes the configuration of PCI bus system, or Personal Conputer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at a speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components.

  • Page 39: Peripheral Configuration

    BIOS Setup Peripheral Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Peripheral Configuration [Setup Help] OnBoard IDE Both OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial Port A 3F8/COM1 OnBoard Serial Port B 2F8/COM2 OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA USB Function...
  • Page 40 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard } OnBoard Serial Port A This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial prot A. 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 3F8/COM1. (Default value) 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 2F8/COM2.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the extended Capabilities Port specifications. ECP uses the DMA protocol to achieve data transfer rate up to 2.5Mbit/s. ECP provides the symmetric bi-directional communication. (Default value) } Parallel Port IRQ This option is to select Parallel Port IRQ Option: 7 (Default Value) , 5 } Parallel Port DMA...

  • Page 42: Hardware Monitor Configuration

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Hardware Monitor Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Hardw are Monitor Configuration [Setup Help] CPU Temperature +39°C/+102°F Sy stem Temperature +39°C/+102°F CPU_FAN Speed SYS_FAN1 Speed SYS_FAN2 Speed SYS_FAN3 Speed SYS_FAN4 Speed VCC_P 1.952V...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup C Hardware Monitor Confi guration This section prov ides the sy stem hardw are health information to user for reference. } CPU Temperature This field only displlay s the current CPU temperature. } System Temperature This field only displlay s the current sy stem temperature. } CPU FAN Speed This field indicates the RPM (Ratio Per Minute) of current CPU speed.
  • Page 44 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard } CPU_FAN1/2/3/4 / SYS_FAN1/2/3/4 Buzzer Alarm When this function is enabled, sy stem w ill alarm w hen CPU FAN1/2/3/4 stop. Enabled Enable CPU FAN1/2/3/4 buzzer alarm. Disabled Disable this function. } VCC_P Buzzer Alarm Enable this function is protecting the sy stem v oltage is under the set v alue. Sy stem w ill alarm w hen the v oltage is ov er the set v alue.

  • Page 45: Security

    BIOS Setup Security AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Set Superv isor Passw ord [Enter] Set User Passw ord [Enter] Passw ord Check Setup F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Ex it fg: Select Menu...
  • Page 46 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard CSet Supervis or Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any prev iously entered password from the CMOS memory. You w ill be asked to confirm the entered password.

  • Page 47: Boot

    BIOS Setup Boot AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Boot Dev ice Priority Floppy : 1.44 MB 3 CD/DVD: C-540E IDE-0: ST380021A OnBoard 82540 LAN Boot ROM Enabled OnBoard 82550 LAN Boot ROM Enabled OnBoard SCSI ROM Enabled...
  • Page 48 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard The Choice for 1st Boot Device: Removable Device (Default Value) , ATAPI CDROM, Hard Disk, Disabled. The Choice for 2nd Boot Device: Removable Device , ATAPI CDROM (Default Value) , Hard Disk, Disabled. The Choice for 3rd Boot Device: Removable Device , ATAPI CDROM, Hard Disk (Default Value), Disabled.

  • Page 49: Exit

    BIOS Setup Exit AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Ex it Sav ing Changes Enter Ex it Discarding Changes Enter Load Default Settings Enter Load Original Values Enter F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Ex it...
  • Page 50 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard CExit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘ Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Technical Reference Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: Intel 82540EM 82550PM Network Driver Installation (For example: Driver CD Ver. : 1.0) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 53 Appendix 5. Ready to install the program. 6. Starting installation Click "Install" to begin the installation. 7. Wizard completed. 8. Installation Result. Click Click "Finish". "OK" to close the window.
  • Page 54 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Appendix B: ATI Rage XL VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 55 Appendix Appendix C: Adaptec SCSI Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 2.
  • Page 56 2. Click on the desired item and follow up a series of installation wizard. 1. Click "Utilities" item. Appendix E: About Updating latest version of BIOS To update the latest BIOS version, please go to Gigabyte Networking official web site: Http://networking.gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 57 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Appendix G: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor...
  • Page 58 GA-8EGXR+ Series Motherboard Acronyms Meaning Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test...
  • Page 59 Appendix Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply...

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